Hospitality Industry Veteran Joins Embassy Suites from Hilton in United Kingdom MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced that John Rogers has joined Embassy Suites as global head of the all-suite, upper upscale, full-service brand. In this position, Rogers will oversee all aspects of brand management including global development, brand performance support, brand marketing… Read the full news article
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AH&LA FALL CONFERENCE OFFERS WOMEN & UNDER 30 FOCUSED PROGRAMS, SPECIALIZED COMMITTEE MEETINGS, NETWORKING EVENTS
Washington, D.C., 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) 2012 Fall Conference, will be November 9-13, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City held with the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show® (IHMRS). The Fall Conference begins Friday with the Welcome Reception at the Waldorf Astoria. IHMRS, which… Read the full news article
Aerolineas and Sol have signed and agreement that will permit better air conectivity in the Country
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sol Airlines S.A. that will allow each company comlement its routes and flight time tables with the obective of offering a better product and oprimum conectivity for the passenger. This way Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral will operate main routs with or without… Read the full news article
The top managers of Sheremetyevo Airport have been recognized as Leaders in the Transportation Industry
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The managers of JSC Sheremetyevo International Airport took leading positions in the 13th annual rating of the “1000 Most Professional Managers in Russia,” according to the Russian Managers Association and the Kommersant publishing house. Four key managers from Sheremetyevo are represented in this authoritative rating; just as in 2011, this was the best result achieved by any airport in the country. As usual, Mikhail… Read the full news article
Iberia firma un contrado de mantenimiento de componentes con Orbest Airlines
– Iberia será proveedor de servicios de mantenimiento de componentes de los aviones Airbus A320 y A330 – El acuerdo tendrá una duración de tres años y contempla tareas como el desmontaje, inspección o reparación de averías, entre otras Madrid, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia y Orbest Airlines han firmado un contrato para el mantenimiento de componentes de los aviones Airbus A320… Read the full news article
Passenger traffic at Sheremetyevo has grown by 17%
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo has set two records for daily traffic; on September 14th, 726 takeoff and landing operations were conducted, and on September 16th, the airport served over 100 thousand passengers for the first time in its history From January to August of 2012, Sheremetyevo International Airport served 17 million 429 thousand passengers, which is 17.1% higher compared to the same period… Read the full news article
Aerolíneas Argentinas unveiled new customer service positions at it’s Ezeiza International Terminal
Buenos Aires, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolineas Argentinas extended the customer services area in terminal C at Ezeiza International Airport with the unveiling of ten new check-in positions and offices for traffic agents. The new counters, in addition to the twenty already in operation, will reduce the time to check passengers in and therefore improve customer services. New… Read the full news article
Hartsfield-Jackson’s international terminal wins development award
Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal receives 2012 Award of Excellence from Urban Land Institute (ULI) Atlanta ATLANTA 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport received the 2012 Award of Excellence from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Atlanta during a ceremony at the Atlanta History Center on… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Announces Hilton Garden Inn Development in Montevideo, Uruguay
Company’s First Hotel in Montevideo and First Managed Property in Uruguay Strengthens Hilton Worldwide’s Plans to Introduce Portfolio of Brands to New Markets MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ —Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement to operate a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay – the country’s capital and financial center. The… Read the full news article
nasair enters into new GDS partnership with Travelport
Riyadh-based low cost carrier to participate in the GDS channel for the first time Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global distribution systems (GDS) provider Travelport and Saudi Arabian low cost carrier nasair have confirmed the signing of a new content agreement that will see the Riyadh-based airline distribute its fares through the GDS channel for the… Read the full news article
Concession Opportunity for the International Terminal “G” Electronics Kiosk Lease at San Francisco International Airport
SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport is preparing to conduct the competitive selection processes through a Request for Proposal for the International Terminal “G” Electronics Kiosk Lease, and invites you to attend the informational conference scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at SFO Business Center located at 575 McDonnell Road,… Read the full news article
Liverpool John Lennon Airport bosses head for Abu Dhabi World Route Development event
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Senior Management from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) along with colleagues from owners The Vantage Airport Group are heading to Abu Dhabi this week to meet with airlines from across the globe at the 18th World Route Development Forum. The conference, taking place from 29th September to 2nd October, is an annual… Read the full news article
LBA promotes Yorkshire to Global Airline Chiefs
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) will be promoting Leeds and Yorkshire to the World at the 18th World Route Development Forum to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) capital of Abu Dhabi between 29 September and 2 October. The Conference is an annual global meeting place for airlines, airports and tourism authorities. … Read the full news article
UK flights’ punctuality falls in the second quarter of 2012
• In the second quarter of 2012, 78% of scheduled flights were on-time, four percentage points lower than in the second quarter of 2011 (April-June). Average delay increased by one minute to 12 minutes. • Heathrow registered the biggest year on year fall (six percentage points) and had the worst on-time performance for scheduled flights… Read the full news article
Competitive intelligence: Canada’s tourism rivals test their ambitions.
A new travel planning tool, fun video and bold target-setting are making noise in the marketplace in this round-up. 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Countries looking to own part of the global tourism marketplace are making bolder pitches. CTC News has ignored the white noise to sift out the nuggets from around the world to keep the Canadian tourism… Read the full news article
ebookers commits to Travelport in France
Migration of www.ebookers.fr successfully completed Langley, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the successful migration of ebookers, a leading pan-European online travel agency, to their search and shopping product in France. As a result, ebookers customers using the French website now have access to the vast array… Read the full news article
Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai Signed the First Cooperative Agreement in Tourism
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) had a meeting and signed the first cooperative agreement in tourism among the four places with Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong (TICHK), Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sport and Tourism and Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism together this… Read the full news article
SWISS to introduce non-stop Zurich-Singapore service
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will be adding Singapore to its route network in May of next year. The new long-haul destination, one of Asia’s prime business hubs, will receive daily non-stop service from Zurich using Airbus A340 equipment. SWISS will be further expanding its range of air services to and from… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Launches Doubletree by Hilton Brand in South Africa
Second Cape Town Hotel For Global Hospitality Company DUBAI, U.A.E. & MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Cape Town, South Africa with local operator, Upper Eastside Hotel (Pty) Ltd. The hotel will be Hilton Worldwide’s fifth property in South Africa and its second… Read the full news article
San Antonio Selects Design-Build team for Convention Center Expansion Project
Contract calls for modernization, expansion to be complete in 2016. 2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — After announcing plans to expand the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in June, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro and City Council have officially approved the project by awarding the design-build contract to the Hunt/Zachry Joint Venture team that will design and construct… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS PILOTS RENEWABLE SYNTHETIC DIESEL FOR AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUSES
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car Airport Shuttle Buses Running on Cleaner-Burning Fuel in New Orleans, Houston ST. LOUIS, 2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, owner and operator of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, is piloting a program with Mansfield Oil Company to use renewable synthetic diesel fuel in its airport shuttle… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR SEES FAST COST-SAVING ON FLEXIBLE WORKING (UK)
LONDON – 2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car hire company Enterprise Rent-A-Car is expanding its home-working pilot programme after experiencing significant positive results after only a few months. Enterprise launched the pilot to establish whether home-working was a viable approach to growing its call centre, based in Aldershot. During the pilot, call centre employees from the Enterprise Business Support… Read the full news article
Marriott Hotels & Resorts “Re-Imagines” The Future of Small Meetings — Launches Workspring at Marriott
2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR), renowned for its expertise in hosting meetings, is “re-imagining” the traditional small meeting to become a collaborative work experience that will promote creativity and innovation. Inspired by the work styles of Gen X and Gen Y, Marriott Hotels & Resorts has… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Tops Condé Nast Traveler’s 15th Annual Business Travel Awards
Annual business poll reveals “The Best Business Hotels in 15 Cities” by travel readers. 2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Condé Nast Traveler, the world’s premier travel magazine, nationally recognized Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as one of The Best Business Hotels in 15 Cities in 2012. Voted on by the magazine’s readers identified as business travellers, the annual poll captured more than 46,000… Read the full news article
EPA Honors Hilton Worldwide with Award for Top Renewable Power Purchase
Hilton Worldwide Receives EPA Green Power Partner of the Year Award MCLEAN, Va. 2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it received a 2012 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The annual awards recognize the country’s leading renewable power purchasers for their commitment and contribution to helping advance the development… Read the full news article
Oman Air Honoured for Supporting Oman Pavilion at Expo Yeosu 2012, Korea
2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Companies that contributed to Oman’s remarkable success at the Expo Yeosu 2012 in Korea this summer have been thanked and presented with individual awards by His Excellency Sayyid amoud Bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Interior Minister and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee that supervised the Sultanate’s participation in Expo Yeosu 2012 in Korea,… Read the full news article
FLIGHT SAFETY: AIR FRANCE, FIRST MAJOR EUROPEAN AIRLINE TO PROVIDE PILOTS WITH THE IPAD
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today announced it has started to equip all 4100 of its pilots with iPad at Air France. Qualified pilots on Boeing 777 aircraft are the first to receive iPad and all remaining Air France pilots will be using iPad by summer of 2013. The iPad is reserved for use by… Read the full news article
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT – MIXED FEELINGS AFTER JETSTAR ANNOUNCEMENT
MIXED FEELINGS FOLLOW JETSTAR ANNOUNCEMENT 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are mixed feelings at Christchurch Airport today after Jetstar’s announcement of increased domestic services from mid-November. Chief Executive Jim Boult says the airline’s growth is welcome news, as is the announcement of increased services on the main trunk routes. “This will mean an extra 131,000 additional… Read the full news article
The Hon Bill English officially opens $4.3m departure facilities at Queenstown Airport
New build doubles capacity of international departure lounge Catered for winter peak traffic – Passengers from six jets using lounge in two hour period Summer looking busy with 17% increase in schedule 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon Bill English officially opened the $4.3m extension to the Queenstown Airport… Read the full news article
AIR FRANCE AND AIR ANTILLES EXPRESS SIGN A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FORT DE FRANCE AND SAINT LUCIA
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting 28 October 2012, Air France and Air Antilles Express will be implementing a commercial partnership consisting of a “free flow” agreement between Fort de France and Saint Lucia. Air France will sell its own tickets on Air Antilles Express flights operated by ATR 52 500, on departure from Fort de France. This agreement will… Read the full news article