Delivers new tools and streamlined procedures for event organizers worldwide AMSTERDAM, 2013-08-08— /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has rolled out further enhancements to its Global Meetings product. With a minimum of just 50 and no maximum number of attendees, plus generous discounts on flights operated by its 19 member airlines, SkyTeam is responding to… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Agents
Thomson first tour operator to launch innovative and immersive iPad magazine
2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — With tablet usage in the UK tripling year-on-year, taking the total to 30 per cent of the population*, Thomson becomes the first tour operator to launch a brand new innovative and immersive iPad magazine that is designed to give the user a true feel of the unique holiday experience they will enjoy in… Read the full press release
Christchurch Airport and ‘South’ initiative getting ready for the opportunities offered by the China travel market
2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport and the associated ‘South’ initiative are preparing to hold a series of workshops in September and October to help southern business and tourism operators become more aware of opportunities offered by the China travel market. ‘South’ is an initiative facilitated by Christchurch Airport, in conjunction with the 13 Regional Tourism Organisations,… Read the full press release
Thomas Cook UK & Ireland released its latest range of 2014 Summer holidays brochures with 16 new additions available online
Refreshed brochure design and introduction of four new titles Five new SENTIDO hotels and Five new Aquamania properties New and exclusive premium holiday concepts from Thomas Cook in Sunwing and Sunprime New budget range from Airtours with the introduction of smartline Early booking offer with Kids for a Quid 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomas Cook UK &… Read the full press release
Multi award winning company Lets Go Maldives announced their new site at letsgomaldives.com
2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let’s go Maldives (LGM) started business as a travel company in May 2005. Its business has grown over these years and LGM is now one of the best tour companies in the Maldives. Multi award winning company Lets Go Maldives is very thrilled to announce the launching of their fascinating new website www.letsgomaldives.com as… Read the full press release
The Pacific Asia Travel Association announced 2013 PATA Gold Awards winners
2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 PATA Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), for the last 18 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 22 separate organisations and individuals. PATA will present 26 Grand and… Read the full press release
TOP INTERNATIONAL Hotels announced its TOP GROUP TARIFFS 2014 brochure
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — This brochure 2014 contains an exclusive selection of hotels which have specialize themselves on bus- and grouptours. They all know which requirements this audience has and which service features are expected. Let yourself be persuaded by your next trip plans! Bookings via our central reservation in Düsseldorf.
Arthur Hoffman appointed President Expedia® Affiliate Network
London, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company, Expedia, Inc., today announces the appointment of Arthur Hoffman as division President. Hoffman moves to the EAN division from the Expedia group’s Rome-based online reservations business Venere.com™, where he has been Managing Director for the past… Read the full press release
Travelport announced it opened new Hong Kong office at Kwun Tung
Hong Kong, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, celebrated the successful relocation of its new Hong Kong office last night, hosting a grand opening party with approximately 100 VIPs, partners and customers in attendance. The new office is located in the Kwun Tung, one of the… Read the full press release
Duncan Barraclough appointed Travelport Head of Online Travel Agencies for Western Europe
Industry expert Duncan Barraclough joins Travelport from UK Fuels Group Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces the official appointment of Duncan Barraclough as Head of Online Travel Agencies (OTA) for Western Europe. In his new role, Barraclough will lead Travelport’s Western… Read the full press release
Brand USA is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America
Washington, DC, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deadline for submission, July 15 Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premier travel destination, is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America. The firm(s) will work with the Brand USA staff, agencies and event management teams to ensure Brand USA is… Read the full press release
Travelport signed multi-year global distribution system deal with Abu Dhabi based Al Badie Travel Agency
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has announced a multi-year global distribution system (GDS) deal with Al Badie Travel Agency – one of the most established travel companies in Abu Dhabi. The new contract is a testament to… Read the full press release
“The 6th Experience Macau Tour” attented by mega delegation from Mainland and Hong Kong
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Some 300 tourism officials, trade partners and key members of the press from Mainland and Hong Kong formed the delegation of “The 6th Experience Macau Tour” to visit Macau for coverage and exchange purposes, visiting non-gaming tourism facilities and attractions. The delegation members represent various tourism departments, related institutes and key media… Read the full press release
Travelport and Oman Air unveil The Interactive Seat Assignment functionality to benefit travel agents
Muscat, Oman, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel agents booking Oman Air via Travelport’s Galileo and Worldspan distribution systems will now be able to benefit from new functionality, which allows them to manage the seat selection process in a ‘live’ and interactive environment. The Interactive Seat Assignment functionality – jointly unveiled by Travelport, the leading provider of critical… Read the full press release
Travelport honors the brightest stars of the travel industry in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan, 2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport – the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry – recently gathered Afghanistan’s travel industry in Kabul for a special awards ceremony. Organized by Travel Solutions – the official distributor of Travelport’s Galileo system in Afghanistan – this was the first event of… Read the full press release
Premier Holidays: Top ten Faraway destinations for summer 2013
FEEL THE HEAT THIS SUMMER FROM £999 WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Save up to £845 per couple on Faraway holidays this summer with leading independent tour operator Premier Holidays. Premier Holidays has put together a selection of fantastic deals on luxury packages to some of its top selling destinations for summer 2013. The… Read the full press release
ECTAA calls for competitive travel market offering high level of consumer protection in the upcoming revision of the European consumer legislation on package travel
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In view of the long awaited revision of the European consumer legislation on package travel, The European Travel Agents’ And Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) is calling for the maintenance of a high level of consumer protection while ensuring a level-playing field among all actors in the travel market. At its bi-annual meeting in… Read the full press release
UNWTO is Inviting Submissions for the 2013 Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism
Madrid, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO is inviting submissions for the 2013 Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism, which acknowledge the achievements of exceptional leadership in the sector. The nominations should be submitted before 1 October 2013. Since the inception of the UNWTO Awards in 2003, the World Tourism Organization has recognized the contribution of… Read the full press release
Travelport and Shams Abu Dhabi Travels Renews Partnership with the signing of a new multi-year global distribution system (GDS) Agreement
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Shams Abu Dhabi Travels – one of the leading travel agencies in the UAE capital – have jointly announced their continued partnership with the signing of a new multi-year global distribution system (GDS)… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office organizes tourism sector training workshops
2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Upon consultation with various tourism-related associations to discuss training needs of local tourism sector, and after careful assessment, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) organizes tourism sector training workshops specifically for tour guides and travel agency supervisors or managers, to equip them with the proficiency to enhance service quality and work efficiency, thus… Read the full press release
Travelport and OTP Travel announce successful migration of OTP’s network to the Galileo GDS
Significant win for Travelport in Hungary OTP Travel moves its business to Travelport Budapest, Hungary, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and OTP Travel, a leading travel agency network in Hungary, have announced the successful migration of OTP’s network to the Galileo… Read the full press release
TravelClick: Online Distribution Channels Experience Healthy Growth in First Quarter 2013
Growth on Online Channels Still Steady NEW YORK, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first quarter 2013, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Second Quarter 2013), which aggregates hotel bookings by channel for… Read the full press release
Atoll Paradise receives Three World Travel Awards
Atoll Paradise is overjoyed to announce that it has been selected as Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency for the second year in a row, and as Maldives’ Leading Tour Operator and Seychelles’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the Indian Ocean regional World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives. 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Indian… Read the full press release
Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State
Madrid/San José, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State as the country rejoins the Organization after 35 years. The announcement was made by the Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, at the opening of the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas starting today in San Jose, Costa Rica. “We… Read the full press release
Premier Holidays: Visit the world’s most spectacular gardens from £285 per person
2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of the Chelsea Flower Show, leading independent tour operator Premier Holidays is offering a range of bespoke holiday packages to some of the world’s most stunning gardens from just £285 per person. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, held between 21 – 25 May 2013 by the Royal Horticultural Society, is… Read the full press release
Travelport, Porter Airlines sign new multi-year full content agreement
Multi-year Extension Includes Upgrade to Direct Sell Connectivity Level Toronto, 2013-05-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces a new multi-year full content agreement with Porter Airlines, giving all Travelport-connected travel agents access to the airline’s full published fares and inventory, including… Read the full press release
PATA Youth Forum: Smart Businesses Are Embracing the Youth Travel Segment
Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Next Gen travel industry professionals shared their forthright views with over 150 travel industry students and young professionals at the PATA Youth Forum on April 25 at Thammasat University in Bangkok. Interactive sessions debated on how new generations are finding, searching and connecting to travel and tourism industry now and in the… Read the full press release
2nd annual MATATO Maldives Travel Awards will be held early December 2013
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) have confirmed that the 2nd annual MATATO Maldives Travel Awards will be held at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort early December 2013. During yesterday’s sponsor signing ceremony at Mookai Suites, President of MATATO Mr. Mohamed Khaleel announced that a number of changes had… Read the full press release
PATA’s Face of the Future 2013 award goes to Hotelier James Mabey
Bangkok, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr James Mabey is the recipient of the most prestigious honour for young tourism professionals in Asia Pacific – the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Face of the Future 2013 award. Mr Mabey is the Senior Director of Development for Marco Polo Hotels, based in Hong Kong. Mr Mabey is set… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards 2013 in the Maldives
Maldives to host World Travel Awards 2013 – Indian Ocean category 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Maldives…the sunny side of life” is proud to be hosting the World Travel Awards Regional Category on 12th May 2013 at Paradise Island Resort and Spa. This is the first time a travel event of such high calibre is being hosted… Read the full press release