Annual reminder part of effort to help U.S. and Canadian officials address outstanding tickets and revenue shortfalls ST. LOUIS, 2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an ongoing effort to help address outstanding fines for traffic, parking and toll violations by car rental customers, Enterprise Holdings has notified more than 6,500 local governments in the United States and Canada… Read the full press release
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NEW UNIFORM TO MARK TRANSASIA AIRWAYS’ EXCITING NEW CHAPTER FOR THE LEADING TAIWANESE AIRLINE
Retro Design pays homage to the airline’s history Singapore, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its on-going service upgrade initiative unveiled last month, TransAsia Airways today announced the launch of its new uniform, for its over 500 cabin crew and ground staff, including maintenance staff, across all of its domestic and international routes. The new… Read the full press release
ALAMO RENT A CAR AND NATIONAL CAR RENTAL LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP WITH ASIANA AIRLINES
Car Rentals Through Alamo and National Provide Asiana Club Miles St. Louis, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental today announced the launch of a partnership with Asiana Airlines. The agreement will immediately allow members of the Asiana Airlines frequent flier program, Asiana Club, to earn hundreds of miles when renting from any participating Alamo Rent… Read the full press release
Snuggle Up To Marriott Comfort At Home – For Less
ShopMarriott.com Summer Sale Offers Discounts of 20 percent on Bedding, Mattresses. 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Now you can incorporate the dreamy comfort of Marriott guest rooms into your home for less during ShopMarriott.com’s Summer Sale, which includes savings of 20 percent on all bedding and rarely discounted mattresses. From August 2 – August 15, get everything… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines Results: Operating Loss in the First Half of 2012
• Adjusted operating result of minus EUR 55.2 million, but operating profit of EUR 26.6 million due to one-off effects • Largest domestic airline still in the midst of restructuring • Good passenger figures and restructuring progress are cause for optimism concerning sustainable earnings prospects 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following an operating result of minus EUR… Read the full press release
Indianapolis Airport Authority appoints Michael Huber senior director of commercial enterprise
INDIANAPOLIS, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) announced today that it has selected Michael Huber to fill the open position of senior director of commercial enterprise. Huber is departing his current role as Indianapolis Deputy Mayor to take the position, which is responsible for managing the Indianapolis International Airport’s (IND) evenuegenerating operations including parking,… Read the full press release
Dolphin Dynamics extends tour operator selling solution to connect seven new accommodation suppliers
London, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading travel software provider Dolphin Dynamics has undertaken an intensive development program to integrate new accommodation suppliers into its booking engine during in the first half of 2012. The move has been driven by its growing tour operator customer base that requires access to live inventory to supplement directly contracted inventory… Read the full press release
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Iceberg Quest
Increased international exposure and more bookings are just two of the benefits of SEC membership for this Newfoundland family-operated business 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Time flies when you’re having tourism fun. It’s been a year since the Canadian Tourism Commission(CTC) launched its groundbreaking Signature Experiences Collection® program. It now has 160-plusmembers under its belt and is going from strength to… Read the full press release
Slowing Passenger Growth Trend Continues – Cargo Markets Remain Weak
Geneva, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for June showing a continued slowing of growth in the demand for air transport. This is in line with weakness in business and consumer confidence. Year-on-year, demand for air travel in June expanded by 6.2%. Capacity grew by a much more cautious… Read the full press release
Lufthansa brings first-ever Airbus A380 to Texas; Mayor Parker, airport and airline officials to welcome inaugural flight to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Daily A380 service between Houston and Frankfurt begins today – Upgrades to airport’s runway and terminal accommodate world’s largest passenger aircraft 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Lufthansa will be the first airline to introduce the Airbus A380, the world’s most technologically-advanced and largest passenger aircraft, to the Lone Star State. To commemorate this historic occasion, Mayor… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces Sale of Common Stock by Oaktree
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (Nasdaq:SAVE) announced today the public offering of 9,394,927 shares of common stock by certain existing stockholders affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”). Upon completion of the offering, investment funds affiliated with Oaktree will own no shares of common stock of Spirit Airlines. The company will not… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Route Between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport And Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Airline Celebrates New Service with a $139 One-way Sale DALLAS, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today it will begin service between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) with two daily nonstop roundtrip flights starting Sept. 30, 2012. To celebrate the new route, the carrier also announced a… Read the full press release
airberlin Modernises Container Fleet
First environmentally-friendly lightweight containers in operation Emission reduction of 1,100 tonnes per year expected 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is modernising its container fleet and will be utilising lightweight containers to transport freight and baggage for the first time. Over 750 will be successively changed to lightweight units. Their use reduces the actual flight weight by… Read the full press release
The Lufthansa Group reports upward trend in earnings in the second quarter
Group earns operating profit in the second quarter and reduces its operating loss for the half-year to EUR 20m / Forecast for 2012 confirmed: operating profit in the medium three-figure million euro range 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deutsche Lufthansa AG reported an upward trend in earnings performance in the second quarter of this year. In the… Read the full press release
ME London, the flagship project of Meliá Hotels International in the British capital, to open in September
Designed by Foster + Partners, it is the fifth hotel for the luxury lifestyle ME by Meliá hotel brand, joining the hotels in Madrid, Barcelona, Cancun and Cabo San Lucas Palma de Mallorca , 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ME London Hotel, the latest jewel on the urban hotel scene in London, is preparing the final details for… Read the full press release
Jet Airways’ Jetprivilege welcomes Raymond as its newest retail partner
MUMBAI, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, today announced its partnership with The Raymond Shop and Raymond Made-to-Measure in the ever expanding retail category and an opportunity to earn JPMiles for its members. The Raymond Shop is a Premium Retail store offering complete wardrobe solutions for men which includes top-of-the-line… Read the full press release
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Sets New June Passenger Record
Airport Reports 2.19 Million Passengers, Busiest June and Second-Busiest Month Ever for BWI Marshall 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport announced today that 2,189,148 commercial passengers flew through the Airport in June 2012. That figure, an increase of 2.9 percent over June 2011, was a new record for the month of June, and… Read the full press release
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Receives Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings Magazine
DESTIN, Fla., 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is proud to announce it has received the prestigious Pinnacle Award as one of the 2012 Best Hotels and Resorts from Successful Meetings magazine. The Pinnacle Awards are given annually as a mark of excellence for meeting destinations, hotels and conference centers that demonstrate outstanding… Read the full press release
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Receives ‘Greens of Distinction’ Award from Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine
DESTIN, Fla., 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is the proud recipient of the prestigious ‘Greens of Distinction’ award from Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine. This marks the 13th time Hilton Sandestin Beach has received the recognition. Presented to hotels, resorts and conference centers committed to their golf courses, meeting facilities, food and… Read the full press release
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL PROVIDES RETURN ALERTS TO EMERALD CLUB MEMBERS
New Feature Bolsters National’s Award-Winning Service for Frequent Business Travelers Demanding On-the-Go Service ST. LOUIS, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel, today announced the launch of its new Return Alerts to Emerald Club members to enhance efficiency, choice and convenience in their frequent business travel. The new service –… Read the full press release
Hilton Colon Quito Named Sustainable Tourism Certification by Smart Voyager
World-renowned Certification Agency Smart Voyager Recognizes Sustainable Practices Of Hilton Colon Quito QUITO, Ecuador 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Colon Quito has been honored with the Sustainable Tourism Certification awarded by Smart Voyager. “This prize is a result of the efforts of our entire work team and their dedication to our policy of social responsibility,” commented Patricio… Read the full press release
Airline Signs Above KCI Airport Roadways to be Replaced
Motorists Should Expect Lane Closures 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The aging electronic Welcome to Kansas City, Missouri sign at Kansas City International Airport was replaced with a state-of-the-art message board so visitors are greeted in style. Next on the schedule is replacing the six overhead electronic signs along Cookingham Drive and International Circle to ensure visitors… Read the full press release
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona colabora con asociaciones locales para ofrecer empleo a personas con discapacidad
BARCELONA, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — En los tiempos que corren, hay un colectivo quesufre especialmente la difícil situación del mercado laboral: las personas con alguna discapacidad. Afortunadamente, hay iniciativas que reivindican el valor añadido que estas personas aportan a sus puestos de trabajo, sea cual sea el sector. En el ámbito de la hostelería, el equipo… Read the full press release
AkzoNobel honors companies using sustainability practices
2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas recognized three companies engaged in and advancing sustainability practices. AkzoNobel gave the 2012 FIT Sustainability Award to two repairers and a car rental company during a special program last month at the San Antonio Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The businesses recognized are Oka’s Auto… Read the full press release
Travelport signs new agreement with China Southern Airlines
Hong Kong, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year global content agreement with China Southern Airlines. Effective immediately, the new agreement ensures Galileo and Worldspan travel agency customers worldwide will continue to have full access to the airline’s fares and inventories. China Southern Airlines operates… Read the full press release
The Great Parliamentary Summer Getaway
“Half Going Abroad with half holidaying at home” 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The third ABTA annual MP Holiday survey reveals today that all of the MPs and Peers who responded will be taking a summer holiday this year with half joining the Prime Minister and his Deputy in going overseas. David Cameron and Nick Clegg will… Read the full press release
Marriott International Announces Significant Expansion of Global Sales Network in Spain
New Global Sales Office Will Support Marriott’s Growth in Spain. LONDON, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International’s recent growth in Spain has led to a major expansion of its global sales network in the country. The company’s new global sales office in Madrid, Spain is based at the AC Hotel Cuzco and is now open, complementing our… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Second Quarter Results
2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Revenue was $20.9 million for the second quarter, compared to $18.8 million for the same period in 2011. Earnings before interest, depreciation and taxes were $10.8 million consistent with 2011’s second quarter. Cash generated from operations, not including the change in working capital, remained positive at $7.9 million for the first six… Read the full press release
Air Canada and ACPA Receive Arbitrator’s Final Offer Selection
MONTREAL, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Canada said today that it along with the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) have received the decision of the arbitrator, Mr. Douglas Stanley, in the final offer selection arbitration conducted in accordance with the Protecting Air Service Act. The arbitrator’s selection of Air Canada’s final offer concludes a new collective… Read the full press release
PATA: International arrivals increase in April but growth rate slows
BANGKOK, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Collective international arrivals into Asia Pacific1 destinations grew by 4% year-on-year during April 2012, according to preliminary data released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). In percentage growth terms, this result was relatively constrained across the region compared to the robust expansion achieved during the first quarter of the year…. Read the full press release