RYANAIR OFFERS TO GROW BUT ONLY IF UNNECCESSARY AIRBRIDGES ARE REMOVED 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 Aug) revealed AENA Alicante’s January-July traffic has now fallen by over 640,000 (-11%) in the first 7 months of 2012, after decisions by Ryanair and other airlines to cut flights following AENA’s forced… Read the full news article
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Notting Hill Carnival Highlights Cost of Tax to Fly to and from the Caribbean
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — London is hosting the biggest Carnival in Europe this weekend which celebrates the UK’s rich Caribbean cultural heritage and generations of shared history. However, these ties are under pressure, with thousands being priced out of trips to and from the Caribbean by the UK’s sky high rates of aviation tax which have… Read the full news article
RAK Airways to launch its first domestic flight to Abu Dhabi
UAE’s national carrier to launch its 10th destination 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ras Al Khaimah, UAE : Since its relaunch in October 2010, RAK Airways, one of the flagship carriers of the United Arab Emirates has worked on building passenger numbers, filling 250,000 seats in 2011, while gradually expanding its destination network to Africa, Middle East… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific expands network in India with new Hyderabad service
2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will further extend its presence in India with a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and Hyderabad, India’s fourth most populous city and an important hub for the technology and pharmaceutical industries. The new service complements the airline’s existing passenger services to Mumbai, Delhi and… Read the full news article
South Africa to host Air Cargo Africa Conference for the first time
2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southern Africa’s Transport hub, O.R. Tambo International Airport today announces its “Gold Sponsorship” status of Air Cargo Africa 2013 which takes place for the first time in South Africa from 20th – 22nd February 2013 at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg’s East Rand. The exhibitions will create a platform for cargo industries… Read the full news article
airberlin statement to an article published by manager magazin tomorrow regarding the future of the company
2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — These rumours are both scurrilous and irresponsible, and we refuse them entirely. These speculations are nonsense and without any foundation. Etihad Airways and airberlin have a very strong relationship which is starting to show positive progress. Both airlines are wholly committed to their long-term partnership strategy. In terms of his contract, Mr… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines Set To Redefine Airport Lounge Experience
2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has appointed renowned architectural and interior design firm ONG&ONG to develop a new design concept to be applied to all of the Airline’s airport lounges worldwide. The appointment is part of a more than $20 million investment programme in SilverKris Lounges for the next five years intended to enhance the… Read the full news article
TravelClick Leads Hospitality Industry with 22 Interactive Media Awards for Website Design Excellence
NEW YORK, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, earned 22 Interactive Media Awards (IMA), more than doubling the number of awards won for the previous year. The IMA recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development, and honored TravelClick with a total… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Unveils A High-Flying Tribute To The State Of Colorado With Dedication Of Colorado One
Airline Honors Colorado with Specialty Aircraft, Fare Sale, and Community Event DALLAS – 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today is taking its “LUV” for the state of Colorado to new heights by unveiling Colorado One, a Boeing 737-700 emblazoned with an artist’s rendition of the Colorado state flag! Southwest unveiled the newest specialty aircraft… Read the full news article
Arne Sorenson Featured on Biz Asia America
2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a segment titled “Power Portraits,” Marriott’s president and CEO Arne Sorenson shares the company’s plans for growth in Asia, describes the Li Yu Chinese Traveller program, and discusses employment strategies in China. ###
Aerolineas Argentinas incorporated more Boeing 737 Next Generation
Aerolineas Argentinas incorporated more Boeing 737 Next Generation to their regional and domestic fleet Buenos Aires, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the arrival of the new Boeing 737/700 NG Aerolineas Argentinas continues to renew its fleet with narrow bodied aircraft for regional and domestic flights. The last two B-737/700 (LV-CXN and CYJ) are the the seventh… Read the full news article
Silicon Valley to Tokyo Flight to Start January 11, 2013
2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — All Nippon Airways Announces Schedule of New Service From San Jose SAN JOSE – All Nippon Airways (ANA) today announced the new nonstop service between Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport in Tokyo will start January 11, 2013. The inaugural flight will bring the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to the Bay… Read the full news article
Canada travel in 2011: the essential facts and figures.
CTC’s Tourism Snapshot 2011 Year-in-review analyzes the vital statistics from our key international markets. 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Much of the world spent 2011 trying to shake off—in most cases unsuccessfully—the depredations of the economic recession. The travel sector took some buffeting, but kept its momentum going, ending the year in good shape for 2012. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department sifted… Read the full news article
Amadeus opens new data centre ‘energy annexe’ to support business growth and deliver environmental gains
• New annexe represents an investment of circa 10 million EUR by Amadeus and covers some 1500 square metres • Opening of annexe designed to support business growth in airline IT and across Amadeus’ New Businesses portfolio whilst providing environmental gains in tandem Madrid, Spain, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and… Read the full news article
The Great August Bank Holiday Getaway
2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA, The Travel Association estimates that 1.8 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas during the August Bank Holiday (24-27 August). Spain continues to be the UK’s favourite foreign holiday destination for Brits heading overseas during this period, with the Balearic Islands being the most popular area. Turkey and the Greek… Read the full news article
Mexico Welcomes Its First Hard Rock Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta Rocks Out for the Official Grand Opening Party, Aug. 24-26, 2012, With Unmatched All Inclusive Amenities, Award Winning Entertainment and Exclusive Access Behind the Velvet Rope MIAMI, Fla., 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — All Inclusive Collection – the brand that is shifting the sands of the all inclusive resort experience – proudly announces… Read the full news article
ECONOMIC STUDY FINDS LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GENERATES 294,400 L.A. COUNTY JOBS, $39.7 BILLION IN ECONOMIC OUTPUT, $2.5 BILLION IN LOCAL AND STATE TAX REVENUES
2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — An economic impact analysis released today reaffirmed the role of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as one of Los Angeles County’s major economic generators. According to a study by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), activity at LAX generates 294,400 jobs in Los Angeles County with labor income of $13.6 billion… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Introduces Complimentary Basic Internet to In-House Guests
Enhanced service includes increased standard internet speed and total bandwidth. 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In recent years, with the popularity of personal devices requiring an internet connection, accessibility has become a key amenity. To meet the fast-changing needs of its guests, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence is now offering resident guests complimentary* basic internet service…. Read the full news article
Travel Industry Plays Key Role at Republican National Convention
Tampa, Fla., 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the nation’s attention expected to focus on next week’s Republican National Convention, the $1.9 trillion U.S. travel industry will advance its priorities in groundbreaking ways as it plays host to the 50,000 travelers expected to visit Tampa. “Whether it is hotels, rental cars or convention halls, no other industry… Read the full news article
Celebrities back ‘Keep Virgin Trains’ e-petition as it passes 36,000 signature mark
As of 15:15 on August 22 total signatures reaches 50,000 London UK, 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — 22 August 2012: High profile celebrities have given their backing to the independently-set up Government-run e-petition to force a debate in Parliament on the decision to strip Virgin Trains of the prestigious West Coast rail franchise. Earlier today the number of… Read the full news article
airberlin: Stella Warmuth becomes Area Manager Middle East, Asia Pacific & Africa
2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stella Warmuth (34) has been appointed the new Area Manager Middle East, Asia Pacific & Africa and is now responsible for sales in these markets. She will report to Mats Jacobsson, Vice President International Sales at airberlin. “The countries in the Middle East, in the Asia-Pacific region and in Africa are strategically… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Names Bill Murphy, Chief Information Officer
MCLEAN, Va., 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide named Bill Murphy today as Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, Murphy will be responsible for managing the company’s global technology team and infrastructure, as well as its technology business partnerships. He will also retain his previous responsibilities, when he held the title of the company’s Chief Technology… Read the full news article
ADAC presents the Program for the World Route Development Strategy Summit 2012
The 2 day conference to tackle critical air transport issues on a global platform Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) presented today the program of the World Route Development Strategy Summit, the conference that will be held along side the 18th World Route Development Forum (World Routes), the largest… Read the full news article
Travel on Pace for Record-Setting Year
Washington, D.C., 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to new numbers released by the Commerce Department today, the travel industry is on track for another record-setting year. International visitors have spent an estimated $82.2 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services – an increase of 11 percent when compared to the same period last year. “America’s economic… Read the full news article
Reminder: O’Hare Concessions Open House on August 30, 2012
CHICAGO, 2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you a business owner or entrepreneur interested in operating a restaurant at O’Hare International Airport? The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host a Concessions Open House event next week on August 30 for operators interested in responding to an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for food and beverage concessions at O’Hare International Airport…. Read the full news article
Commissioner Andolino Provides Perspective on Airline/Airport Relationships
CHICAGO, 2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was a guest speaker today at a conference hosted by the International Association of Airport Executives Canada and the American Association of Airport Executives in Montreal, Quebec. Andolino and other industry leaders participated in a panel discussion about relationships between airlines and airports. The issue was one of several timely topics… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Cargo Takes Top Honors in Performance Study
Airline Earns Quest for Quality Award for 16th Year in a Row DALLAS, 2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Cargo is honored to receive the 2012 Quest for Quality Award, awarded by Logistics Management Magazine. The Quest for Quality Award is the most extensive year-to-year market research study conducted in the logistics industry, which evaluates and measures transportation… Read the full news article
Preferred Hotel Group Expands its Member Collection, Increases Reservation Revenue and Distribution Channels; Celebrates its Commitment to Family Travel
CHICAGO, 2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent hotels, continued to expand its family of brands during the second quarter of 2012 with the addition of 19 new hotels, including its first member hotel in the country of Georgia, Hotel Kabadoni. The company also saw an… Read the full news article
First Crowne Plaza Hotel in Qatar Opens Its Doors to Guests: Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park was inaugurated by H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani yesterday
Doha, Qatar, 2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trans Orient Establishment and IHG celebrated the opening of Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park yesterday by welcoming its first guest, and hotel owner, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani. His Highness checked into the hotel after being welcomed at a ceremony attended by the hotel’s… Read the full news article
Finavia to renovate Vaasa Airport
2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finavia will launch a renovation of Vaasa Airport’s terminal facilities during the autumn. The renovation will make Vaasa Airport more functional. The goal is to improve passenger service so that Vaasa Airport will competitively and cost effectively meet flight travel needs in the future. The renovation is estimated to cost EUR 1… Read the full news article