The Carrier is Ranked Among the Best Military Employers for the Fourth Consecutive Year DALLAS – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that it has been designated a 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer® by G.I. Jobs. This marks the fourth year the Company has been included in the Top 100 Military Friendly… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Human Resources
Get Ready for English Tourism Week 2013!
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of the first ever English Tourism Week earlier this year, VisitEngland is calling on the industry to get involved in English Tourism Week 2013. The inaugural event in March saw over 500 special activities and promotions celebrating tourism in England, and the national tourist board is hoping that next… Read the full press release
Jersey, Training pays off for T.G.I. Friday’s job-seekers
48 unemployed Islanders have been offered jobs at new restaurant T.G.I. Friday’s 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The restaurant chain confirmed this week that of the 60 jobs created at the restaurant so far, over 75 per cent had been offered to locally qualified job-seekers who had benefitted from intensive preparation from the Back to Work team… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Team Members to Fill the Earth with the Light and Warmth of Hospitality during First Annual Global Week of Service
Approximately 300,000 Team Members across 90 Countries and Territories to Volunteer in Communities MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 11 – 18, Hilton Worldwide team members across 90 countries and territories will celebrate the company’s first Global Week of Service. This event will feature hundreds of projects around the globe and unite the… Read the full press release
ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA NAMED TOP RESORT IN THE WORLD BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba continues to live up to its reputation as being among the best hotels in Mexico and the world. The luxury resort was named number three in Riviera Maya and the Yucatán Peninsula and ranked number 79 out of the top 100 hotels and resorts in the… Read the full press release
Stuart Johnson named Hotelier of the Year 2012 by Caterer and Hotelkeeper
London, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce that Stuart Johnson, General Manager of Brown’s Hotel, has been named 2012 Hotelier of the Year by Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Johnson was presented with this prestigious award by the magazine’s Editor, Mark Lewis at celebratory lunch at Cameron House which was attended by more… Read the full press release
TRANSASIA AIRWAYS’ CHAIRMAN NAMED AS 2013 EISENHOWER FELLOW
Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr Vincent M. Lin, Chairman of TransAsia Airways, was named one of 2013 Eisenhower Fellows by Eisenhower Fellowships. He is among 22 other outstanding winners around the world to receive this honor. Eisenhower Fellowships engage mid-career (age 32-45) professionals from around the world with 5-10 years of leadership experience to enhance their leadership… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport volunteers participate in annual FOD Walk
Hartsfield-Jackson’s 11th annual event draws nearly 100 volunteers ATLANTA – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today held its 11th annual Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Walk, during which nearly 100 volunteers searched for and removed debris. Aviation officials closed Runway 8L/26R and the north cargo ramp for about 30 minutes as laser sharp volunteers scanned… Read the full press release
INFRABEL et la SNCB unifient leurs outils de gestion du trafic ferroviaire
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 press release
GCAS Voted Unanimously to Chair the TRAINAIR PLUS Committee Worldwide
The region’s leading aviation training hub to lead the development of a programme in an initiative to unify aviation training standards globally Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), was unanimously elected to chair the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport honored with 2012 “Airports Going Green” Award
SFO recognized for Employee Wellness Program SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored with the 2012 “Airports Going Green” Award for their Employee Wellness Program. At an event hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation, SFO was recognized for its comprehensive focus on employee health. “We are honored to… Read the full press release
FIRST LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICER RECEIVES CERTIFICATION AS MASTER INSTRUCTOR FROM CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
Los Angeles, California – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Airport Police Officer John Youngblood, a 12-year veteran assigned to the Training Unit during the last three years, has been certified as a Master Instructor by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). He is the first Los Angeles World Airports police officer to successfully… Read the full press release
APPOINTMENT – JEAN-CHRISTOPHE LALANNE APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AIR FRANCE AND AIR FRANCE-KLM GROUP
2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On October 1 2012, Jean-Christophe Lalanne took over from Edouard Odier as Executive Vice President Information Systems Air France and Air France-KLM. In this capacity he becomes a member of the Air France-KLM Group Executive Committee. Edouard Odier is appointed advisor to the Air France Chief Executive Officer, in charge of drafting… Read the full press release
Huge Chinese Incentive Group to Convene in Thailand in November
Bangkok, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 10,000 employees of leading Chinese health food supplement company Pro-Health are to be in Thailand between 4-20 November as part of their incentive award for meeting sales targets. The award-winners, who will split their annual conference and associated events between Bangkok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and Pattaya, are the… Read the full press release
Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao Appoints Michael Williamson As General Manager
SHANGHAI – 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao today announced appointment of Michael Williamson as general manager. Michael’s experience in the hospitality industry spans nearly 30 years, of which the last 17 years with Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Until taking over the helm at Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao, Michael was the general manager of various prestigious… Read the full press release
Liisa Sallinen appointed Airport Manager of Finavia’s Oulu Airport
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finavia has appointed Liisa Sallinen as the new Airport Manager at Oulun Airport, starting from 1 November. Sallinen moves to the position from within Finavia. She has previously worked as the Airport Manager at Kuusamo Airport. Sallinen also has considerable experience of developing and implementing airport services at Helsinki Airport. ”Liisa Sallinen has solid… Read the full press release
Marriott International Hosts Revolutionary ‘Lifestyle University’ Program in Bangkok
Renaissance Hotels & Autograph Collection Lead the Way as Company Inspires New Generation of Global Talent 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sixteen participants representing eight countries and four Marriott International brands including JW Marriott Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott gathered for an exclusive program at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong in Thailand… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES 6TH ROMANIAN AIRPORT: CRAIOVA
CRAIOVA GETS LOW-FARES TO/FROM MILAN 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will start flying from Craiova to/from Milan Bergamo from 20th May 2013. Wizz Air’s newest Romanian low-fare route, which initially will operate twice weekly (Mondays and Friday), will carry over 30,000 passengers per… Read the full press release
Coworth Park Appoints Food And Beverage Manager
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dorchester Collection’s 70 room luxury country house hotel and spa, Coworth Park, has today announced the appointment of Andrew Dreverman as food and beverage manager, effective immediately. In his new role at Coworth Park, Dreverman will oversee all food and beverage outlets on the estate with responsibility for two restaurants and bars,… Read the full press release
Christchurch International Airport:AIRPORT STAFF ARE JUST PLANE HAPPY AT WORK
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) last night won the award for the New Zealand medium to large company which has most improved its staff engagement, as part of the 13th Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey. CIAL chief executive Jim Boult is delighted his staff are as happy to come to work as he… Read the full press release
Christophe Hilty New Hotel Manager For 45 Park Lane
London, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dorchester Collection today announced the appointment of Christophe Hilty as hotel manager for its contemporary Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, effective from January 2013. Reporting to Roland Fasel, general manager of The Dorchester and regional director UK, Christophe joins from his most recent position as director of hotel operations at One… Read the full press release
WTTC: Travel & Tourism still robust despite uncertain global economic picture
Growth in the global Travel & Tourism industry in 2012 will be broadly in line with expectations set at the beginning of the year 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an update of forecasts made at the beginning of the year, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts growth for the Travel & Tourism globally of… Read the full press release
Travel Industry Leads Economy in Job Growth, Creates Jobs 16 Percent Faster than Other Sectors
Travel Adds 296,000 Jobs since December 2009, Recovers 59 Percent of Jobs Lost During Recession Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-03 — /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 that the unemployment rate was 7.9 percent for October 2012: “Today’s jobs numbers are… Read the full press release
Horizon Air and its Pilots Tentatively Agree on Six-Year Contract Extension
SEATTLE — 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Horizon Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today they have reached tentative agreement to extend the current contract for the carrier’s 610 pilots for six years. “I’m very proud of both negotiating teams for crafting additional improvements to an already excellent existing agreement,” said Gene Hahn, Horizon Air’s… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Gives Back To The Brave Who Safeguard Our Country With Third Annual Military Heroes Month In November
DALLAS – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is demonstrating how deep patriotism runs in the Company and Employees’ hearts with its third annual month-long celebration dubbed “Military Heroes Month.” To show support for Veterans, service members, and their families across the nation, Southwest will host an array of activities with nonprofit organizations focused on… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Industry to Add Nearly 100,000 Jobs By 2013
Domestic Leisure Travel to Increase to Record High for 2013 Washington, D.C., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today projected increases in leisure, business and international inbound travel next year will enable the industry to add 98,800 American jobs by the end of 2013. Leisure travel is expected to rise 1.2 percent, business travel… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Career takeoff for class of 2012
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Airport is celebrating the Class of 2012, after holding its 7th annual Retail Academy graduation ceremony. The event brings together candidates who have completed retail or customer service apprenticeships at Heathrow with the employers that have help make the programme a success and so far this year 300 candidates have been placed… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CALLS ON AER LINGUS DIRECTOR (ICTU FAT CAT) DAVID BEGG TO CONDEMN STRIKES OR RESIGN
OFFERS AER LINGUS FULLY CREWED AIRCRAFT FOR 19th NOV PENSION STRIKE 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (30 Oct) reiterated its offer to provide Aer Lingus with as many short-haul aircraft (at market rates) as required to enable it to continue to fly without any disruptions during threatened strike action on Monday 19th… Read the full press release
Kane Pirie, CEO of Travel Republic, Steps Down from ABTA Board
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – The Travel Association today announced that Kane Pirie, CEO of Travel Republic, has stepped down from the ABTA Board of Directors. Kane joined the ABTA Board in October 2010 as an appointed (non-elected) Director. John McEwan, ABTA Chairman, said: “Kane has been a highly effective and well respected member of… Read the full press release
RYANAIR OFFERS AER LINGUS FULLY CREWED AIRCRAFT TO PREVENT PENSION STRIKE DISRUPTION
RYANAIR SUPPORTS AER LINGUS POLICY OF NO FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION SCHEMES 2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair calls on Aer Lingus Director (and ICTU fat cat boss) David Begg to confirm that he supports Aer Lingus, and condemns these unacceptable strike threats Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (29 Oct) announced that it had… Read the full press release