Category Archives: Transportation

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Invites Guests to Travel in Style with Free Wi-Fi in Limosines

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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Invites Guests to Travel in Style with Free Wi-Fi in Limosines

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre can look forward to a luxurious and convenient travel experience with the Hotel’s limousine fleet now offering complimentary Wi-Fi en route. Whether heading to or from the airport, to a corporate event or business meeting, busy executives on a packed schedule… Read the full news article

On-Airport Parking at Logan Scarce During Peak Business Travel

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Demand for On-Airport Parking at Boston Logan Makes Available Spaces Exceedingly Scarce  Travelers advised to leave cars at home and take Mass Transit BOSTON – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today advised travelers that on-airport parking at Boston Logan International Airport is exceedingly scarce because of high demand as business travel peaks… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific expands cargo network with new freighter service to Colombo

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2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the launch of a new weekly freighter service to Colombo in Sri Lanka commencing 2 December 2012 (subject to government approval). The new service will expand Cathay Pacific’s cargo presence in the South Asia region and give shippers in Sri Lanka greater choice and flexibility for connecting… Read the full news article

Metrolink’s 16th Annual Holiday Toy Express kicks off 2012 holiday season, Friday, Nov. 16

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Festive train making 42 stops across region in November and December LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink rings in the holidays with the Holiday Toy Express, Santa’s glittering train, debuting on Friday, Nov. 16 at Los Angeles Union Station, hosted by Metro. The official kickoff is on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. in San… Read the full news article

SSP wins new contracts in France worth £450m

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2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, has secured £450m (€560m) worth of new and extended contracts in two of France’s best known railway stations. The first is an extension to 2020 of an existing contract, to operate outlets at Gare de Lyon in Paris. These… Read the full news article

NEW AND INSIGHTFUL JOURNEYS ABOARD ORIENT-EXPRESS’ TRAINS & CRUISES IN 2013

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2012-11-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those looking for the ultimate journey of a lifetime will find inspiration from Orient-Express, as it reveals new and exciting trips across its trains and cruises for 2013. New fascinating voyages and detailed itineraries are on offer aboard each train and cruise, from cruising along the stunning rivers in France and Myanmar,… Read the full news article

As USS Enterprise Prepares for Decommissioning, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Reaffirms Commitment to U.S. Military Hiring, Celebrates Veterans Day

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Enterprise Hiring More Than 1,500 Veterans, Reservists in 2012 ST. LOUIS,  2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ —  As the U.S. Navy prepares to decommission its historic aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise, another well-known Enterprise is marking Veterans Day by reaffirming its commitment to hiring military veterans and reservists. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, owned and operated by Enterprise Holdings – which… Read the full news article

Marriott, Fuji Electric Introduces Electric Vehicle Charger at Residence Inn San Juan Capistrano

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Marriott, Fuji Electric Introduces Electric Vehicle Charger at Residence Inn San Juan Capistrano

Manufacturer Unveils First Publicly Available DC Quick Charger on ChargePoint 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fuji Electric Corporation of America announced today that it has unveiled the first publicly available DC Quick Charger on ChargePoint at the Residence Inn by Marriott in San Juan Capistrano, California.  Owned and operated by EV-integrator Evoasis, the 25kW charging station is… Read the full news article

All About Algae: Danforth’s Quest to Turn Pond Scum Into Gasoline

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Dr. James Umen in his Danforth/Enterprise algae lab. His grow lights are impressive. (Jim Motavalli photo)

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI—2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — I am standing in an algae lab in the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. James Umen, a principal investigator, opens a magic cabinet and—lo and behold!—it’s an amazing blue and red light show that’s mesmerizing, though nobody ever gets to see it. What I’m looking at, under an ideal set… Read the full news article

Massport Schedules November Board Meeting

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Massport Schedules November Board Meeting 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The next meeting of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Massport’s Executive Offices located at the Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA. A draft agenda will be posted prior to the Board Meeting. View… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Included in Business in the Community’s Top 10 List of Diverse Companies (UK)

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LONDON – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a benchmarking exercise that assessed the company’s gender and race diversity practices, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been named as a “gold” category employer by responsible business charity Business in the Community. This award places the company amongst the 10 most diverse businesses in the UK, among other leading companies including Ernst… Read the full news article

BELFAST CITY AIRPORT REWARDED FOR ONLINE CAR PARKING SERVICE

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The Commercial and Marketing team pictured holding the Award

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has scooped gold for the Best Sales Campaign at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Marketing Excellence Awards held last night in Belfast. The talented marketing team beat off tough competition to win the award for a hugely successful campaign to promote the incredible value of its onsite parking via its… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car Receive Top Three Spots in J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Rental Car Satisfaction Study

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the first time, Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, captured the top three rankings in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North American Rental Car Satisfaction StudySM. The study, which surveyed leisure and business travelers who rented vehicles at… Read the full news article

INFRABEL et la SNCB unifient leurs outils de gestion du trafic ferroviaire

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Le « Top Account Meeting », organe réunissant quatre fois par an les Comités de Direction d’Infrabel et de la SNCB, a décidé de rassembler le « Traffic Control » et le « RDV ». Cette décision, aboutissement positif de plusieurs mois d’études et de travaux, constitue une étape importante pour améliorer la coordination entre… Read the full news article

Oslo Airport Temporary rerouting of arrivals level traffic

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Oslo Airport Temporary rerouting of arrivals level traffic

2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Sunday 4th November at 22.00 the road to the arrival level at Oslo Airport will be temporarily closed to ordinary traffic. All traffic including traffic to the short-term parking will be rerouted to the departure level for up to two weeks. The detour will be clearly signposted. The reason for the… Read the full news article

News Brief: Moving the Electronic Air Waybill Forward

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Geneva – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to approve the use of the electronic master air waybill (e-AWB) for air cargo shipments to and from the US. The action means that the e-AWB will be accepted for shipments at… Read the full news article

FirstGroup Awarded Prestigious Accreditation for its Supplier Relationship Management Programme

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2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s largest transport operator, FirstGroup, has become just the 25th company and the first public transport operator to be awarded the prestigious British standard, BS11000. BS11000 is the world’s first national standard for ‘collaborative business relationships’.  In achieving BS110000 status, FirstGroup, through its internal Supplier Relationship Management Programme, has formalised and… Read the full news article

Hartsfield-Jackson introduces Thanks Again loyalty program

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Members earn frequent-flier miles with participating airlines for everyday transactions ATLANTA – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting today, loyalty is even more rewarding for customers who enroll in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s new Thanks Again program. Consumers who register their debit or credit cards earn frequent-flier miles for parking, shopping or dining at participating merchants at the… Read the full news article

Jersey – Bus Timetable Changes proposed for January

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2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In partnership with new bus operator CT Plus Jersey, the Minister for Transport and Technical Services is putting forward alterations to bus timetables from 2 January 2013, as the first stage in a series of proposed changes towards a vision of a better bus service that meets the needs of Jersey. Most… Read the full news article

Flybe calls on Gatwick Airport to explain increased costs

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Europe’s largest regional airline is serial recipient of ‘Gatwick Gold’ for on-time performance yet penalised with rising airport costs 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having, for the fifth consecutive Quarter,  been the recipient of London Gatwick Airport’s Gold Award for on-time punctuality, Flybe has once more renewed its call on the airport’s owners to explain why they… Read the full news article

Toyota Prius glides in at Bristol Airport

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Toyota Prius glides in at Bristol Airport

2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport taxi service Checker Cars has added four Toyota Prius to its fleet of cars operating out of Bristol Airport. The move supports its strategy to lower vehicle emissions at all the sites where it operates. The Prius is a full hybrid, and can be powered solely by its electric motor at… Read the full news article

Logan Prepares for Pre-Holiday Business Travelers

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Boston Logan Prepares for Pre-Holiday Business Travelers On-Airport parking in high demand, airport offers reduced parking at Logan Express sites BOSTON – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today advised travelers that on-airport parking at Boston Logan International Airport will be in very high demand between Monday November 5th and Wednesday November 14th. “Thanksgiving… Read the full news article

NOW BOARDING…EUROSTAR’S NEW CULINARY DIRECTOR, MICHELIN STARRED CHEF RAYMOND BLANC, OBE

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Sustainable, seasonal Business Premier menus bring together the best of Britain, France and Belgium Eurostar becomes first transport provider to join the Sustainable Restaurant Association New research shows majority of business travellers have maintained or increased their level of business travel in the past 12 months 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar today proudly announces the appointment… Read the full news article

Swissport wins new cargo customers in Copenhagen

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Swissport wins new cargo customers in Copenhagen

Zurich, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has won cargo handling contracts with two new customers at Copenhagen Airport, adding Lufthansa and Finnair to its cargo customer list. Services for Lufthansa will begin on 1st December, and will include cargo handling for Lufthansa’s multiple daily… Read the full news article

Children to travel for free on Heathrow Express

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Heathrow Express - New exterior

Two children travel free with each paying adult New value ticket deals also announced for couples and groups 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Express today announced that families and groups can travel for less today as it introduced new online deals between Heathrow and Paddington. The news comes as Heathrow is awarded its highest ever result… Read the full news article

Hurricane Sandy | VIA Rail Canada maintains its services

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Montréal, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada will operate according to regular schedules today, despite the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which is being forecasted by Environment Canada in the Maritimes, the Province of Quebec and Ontario. However, unforeseen circumstances caused by the Hurricane may disrupt schedules. VIA Rail advises caution when traveling and invites Canadians… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport Offers Free Parking to Help Boost Travel Between Holidays

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Depart Midweek and Park FREE for Up To Three Days Oakland, CA – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) is brightening the outlook for travel during the holiday season with up to three days of free parking for passengers departing mid-week between Thanksgiving Day, November 22 and December 20, a $66.00 value. OAK already has… Read the full news article

Kenya Airways to convert its Boeing 737-300 Passenger Jets into Freighters

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The aircraft will complement the Boeing 747-400 Safari Connection Freighter NAIROBI, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has announced that it will convert four of its Boeing B737-300 passenger jets into freighters as it ramps up its cargo unit to meet surging cargo transportation demand across Africa and beyond. The first two of these aircraft are… Read the full news article

Norwegian Air Shuttle to establish a new London base at Gatwick

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One of Europe’s fastest growing airlines chooses Gatwick to expand its UK operations Gatwick rivaling Heathrow for business traffic to key Northern European business markets – Oslo and Stockholm 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle, one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines – has announced it is to establish a new base in London at Gatwick Airport… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings Announces Record Profitability, Fiscal 2012 Highlights and Updated Sustainability Report

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ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns and operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car – provided highlights of its 2012 fiscal year, including an updated Corporate Sustainability Report.  Generating $13.5 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2012, Enterprise Holdings achieved record revenue and profitability for the third… Read the full news article