2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Reckitt Benckiser and WTC Schiphol Airport signed a long-term lease for office space at WTC Schiphol. A leading manufacturer of home cleaning, healthcare and personal care products, Reckitt Benckiser will be establishing its European and North American headquarters here. The company is renting a total of 2,560 m2 of office space in… Read the full news article
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The airline world is in need of new business models – Experts discuss change in aviation at the Hamburg Aviation Conference
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Eggenschwiler, Chief Executive Officer of Hamburg Airport, is certain that “the world of the established airline is in need of new business models.” Many traditional airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France, are already looking for new ways of commercially viable operation and are launching low-cost subsidiaries for the short and medium-haul… Read the full news article
Influential Speakers Headline Silversea’s 2013 ‘Silver Perspectives®’ Programme
Alastair Bruce, historical advisor for ‘Downton Abbey,’ to share royal insights 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognising the importance of mind-enriching experiences for luxury cruise guests, Silversea Cruises has again signed up an impressive array of renowned authors, historians, diplomats, political analysts and other cultural experts to host the line’s popular Silver Perspectives® enrichment programme this year. Fans of… Read the full news article
Iberia presenta a los representantes sindicales un ERE para 3.807 empleados y un Plan de Acompañamiento Social
En los términos que recoge la legislación laboral vigente. Dicho expediente se negociará con los sindicatos durante los próximos 30 días. La compañía ha presentado también un Plan de Acompañamiento Social, que contempla reducciones salariales, congelaciones, medidas de productividad y de flexibilidad. Iberia ha perdido más de 850 millones de euros entre 2008 y septiembre… Read the full news article
South African Airways Certified as a 4-Star Airline for 11 Years in a Row
SAA Chairperson meets unions, staff Johannesburg, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acting SAA Chairperson, Ms Dudu Myeni, today met the airline’s management teams and union representatives to share with them the progress that is being made by the group as it works closely with the shareholder to deliver a winning long-term strategy for the airline. Ms Myeni… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Service with Opening of Atlanta People Department, Announcement of Atlanta Pilot Base
Southwest Will Open a Pilot Domicile at World’s Busiest Airport in August 2013 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the one-year anniversary of Southwest Airlines’ first flights into the world’s busiest airport, the carrier celebrated by opening its Atlanta People Department and announcing the carrier’s newest Pilot base at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opening in August 2013…. Read the full news article
The Personal Touch: New Task Force Leader Shares Plans for the Future of Spa at Four Seasons
Simon Casson talks trends and innovation, plus details of a new global spa promotion Corporate – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Simon Casson refers to the personal touch, he’s talking about more than his leadership style, or even the literal interaction between spa therapist and client. “What sets Four Seasons Spas apart is a sense of caring and the intuitive… Read the full news article
Jeffrey N. Shane appointed IATA General Counsel
Geneva – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces the appointment of Jeffrey N. Shane as General Counsel. Shane will begin working with the Association from 2 April 2013 and will be based at its headquarters in Montreal. Shane joins IATA from the law firm of Hogan Lovells US LLP where he… Read the full news article
Horizon Air Passenger Service Agents Ratify Three-Year Contract
Agreement covers employees in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. SEATTLE — 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Horizon Air passenger service agents in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., who are represented by the Canadian Auto Workers, have ratified a new three-year contract. All of the 44 agents at the two airports who participated in the ratification vote approved the contract,… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Hosting Open Houses for New Flight Attendant Jobs on February 16 – 17
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 2013. Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana 5 Village Circle Westlake, TX 76262 Dates/Times: Sign-in begins approximately one hour prior to each session and doors will close promptly at the following… Read the full news article
Travel Agents “Grow With Marriott”
Agents who complete expanded Hotel Excellence! training can win BIG 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, the first hotel company to introduce a comprehensive travel agent education program, announces the launch of updated content to its award-winning Hotel Excellence! (HE!) training program. Now in its 14th year, HE! has been updated to include Marriott’s newest brands,… Read the full news article
Iberia flexibiliza sus tarifas para facilitar los cambios y reembolsos a los posibles clientes afectados
La compañía agradece a sus clientes su comprensión en estos días de conflicto y pide disculpas por las molestias que esta situación les pueda ocasionar. Madrid, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha decidido flexibilizar ya las tarifas para la primera semana de huelga convocada por los sindicatos, pese a no tener aún los servicios mínimos y, por… Read the full news article
A Major Upgrade to Silicon Valley Airport’s West Side Moves Closer to Reality with Notice of Intended Award
Signature Flight Support, a Global Leader in Corporate Aviation and Representing the Personal Aircraft of the Principals at Google, is the Recommended New Tenant for SJC SAN JOSE – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff intends to recommend Signature Flight Support, a global leader in managing corporate aircraft, be awarded a 50-year lease on the… Read the full news article
Hilton Terminal 5 Launch Global Guide To Business
LONDON – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has launched a Global Guide to Business this month, aimed at conference and event organisers dealing with worldwide clients. Capitalising on both its airport location and conference and events bookings involving large numbers of international delegates, the hotel has devised the guide as a… Read the full news article
SWISS, CFO Marcel Klaus to leave the company
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chief Financial Officer Marcel Klaus has decided to leave Swiss International Air Lines after 12 years with the company. Klaus, who is 51, intends to take a sabbatical before pursuing new professional goals. He will leave SWISS in July. Marcel Klaus has extensive experience in both the airline and the financial sector…. Read the full news article
Concession Opportunity for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside at SFIA
SAN FRANCISCO – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, A Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, and invites you to attend the Informational Conference on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport, SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road,… Read the full news article
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest Appoints Konstantin Yonchev As Director Of Sales
BUCHAREST, Romania – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest today announced appointment of Konstantin Yonchev as director of sales. Linda Griffin, general manager Athénée Palace Hilton, said: “We are delighted to welcome Konstantin in his new role. His expertise and enthusiasm make him the ideal person for the position and we are happy to… Read the full news article
Air France, SNOWFALL IN PARIS ON 10 FEBRUARY 2013
• Air France expects to operate all long-haul flights. • Short and medium-haul flight schedule from Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly will be adapted. • Air France staff are doing all they can for their customers to limit any disruption cause by these bad weather conditions. 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Snowfall is expected on Sunday 10 February in Paris… Read the full news article
President Bill Clinton to keynote WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April 2013. Other Summit speakers include more than 40 leading public figures, including Sir… Read the full news article
Travel Exports Make Historic Gains in 2012
Year-end Figures Reveal Travel Exports Grew More than Twice as Fast as Overall Exports; Post Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Export Growth Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased $3.9 billion… Read the full news article
VIRTUOSO® ANNOUNCES 2013 CHAIRMAN’S RECOGNITION EVENT TO BE HELD IN SWITZERLAND OCTOBER 14-20
NEW YORK, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today leading luxury travel network Virtuoso® announced it will host its ninth annual Chairman’s Recognition Event in Switzerland, treating the group’s top producers from North America, the Caribbean, South America and Australia to an unforgettable “Tour de Suisse” starting in Zurich and ending in Geneva. The event will take place October 14-20,… Read the full news article
Torsten Van Dullemen Appointed General Manager Of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Torsten Van Dullemen as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai effective January 2013. Mr Van Dullemen succeeds Andrew Abram, who has left the Group to pursue other opportunities. Mr Van Dullemen first joined the Group in 2004 as Resident Manager of… Read the full news article
Hospitality jobs campaign launched
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new incentive and training scheme has been launched to get locally qualified unemployed people working in the hospitality industry. The Back to Work Hospitality Campaign offers a nine-step programme of training combined with incentives for both the employers and employees who maintain employment, either for the coming season or on a permanent… Read the full news article
The Calgary Airport Authority named a Top Employer in Alberta
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to once again be named as one of Alberta’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This special designation recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The Authority’s commitment to creating a dynamic work environment was also recognized by Mediacorp in 2009,… Read the full news article
London City Airport Appoints New Director Of Planning
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport [LCY] has appointed Rachel Ness as Director of Infrastructure, Strategy and Planning, strengthening its management team ahead of submitting an application to develop its infrastructure. Rachel joins from Covanta Energy where she was Director of Planning. A qualified planner with a wealth of experience gained over nearly 20 years,… Read the full news article
AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY, ADOPT STAFF-RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
Los Angeles, California – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS), including the Final LAX SPAS Report; the Staff-Recommended Alternative; and amendments to the LAX Plan and LAX Specific Plan. The Board also certified that the Draft… Read the full news article
Ryanair Calls On Irish Govt To Scrap Travel Tax As UK Study Proves UK APD Tax Costs Jobs & Growth
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (5 Feb) called on the Irish Govt to scrap its €3 travel tax in order to stimulate jobs and tourism growth as an independent Pricewaterhouse Coopers study* offered compelling evidence of the damage caused by a similar travel tax (APD) in the UK. The… Read the full news article
Scrapping Flight Tax Could Pay For Itself And Create 60,000 Jobs, Says Pioneer Study
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A study commissioned by the UK’s four major airlines on the economic impact of Air Passenger Duty shows that its abolition could bring a lasting boost to the UK economy, generating a net tax gain for the Treasury and creating almost 60,000 new jobs. The study by PwC, The economic impact of Air… Read the full news article
Travel Employment Rebounds In January
Washington, D.C., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Labor Department report on January 2013 employment numbers: “The travel industry continues to drive our nation’s economic recovery, adding 2,300 jobs last month, driven primarily by increases in the amusements, gambling and recreation… Read the full news article
PATA Launches Crisis Rapid Recovery Taskforce
Bangkok, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) officially launched its Rapid Recovery Task Force (PRRT) at the association’s Engagement Hub at its head office in Bangkok on January 31. The PRRT is a standing task force of the PATA CEO and seven volunteers who will collectively try to help PATA member destinations during… Read the full news article