2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — After nearly 20 years of environmental commitment, last April 21, Accor again demonstrated its pioneering spirit when it launched PLANET 21. A year on, the group’s sustainable development program has won over customers and employees alike and modified behaviors. The first results, both environmental and societal, are already visible! “Here we are… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Management
Hard Rock International appoints Tim Maland as President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England
West Springfield, Mass., 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard Rock International – one of the world’s most-recognizable and iconic brands – is excited to announce Tim Maland, a seasoned executive in the resort and casino industry, as president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England. In his new role, Maland will lead the pre-development efforts for… Read the full press release
RwandAir Places Firm Order for Dual-Class Bombardier Q400 NextGen Airliner
Airline will become 12th operator of Q400 aircraft in Africa Toronto, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bombardier Aerospace and RwandAir of Kigali, Rwanda announced today that RwandAir has signed a firm purchase agreement for one Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner. Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGenaircraft, the order is valued at approximately $33 million US…. Read the full press release
Iberia, una de las empresas más atractivas para trabajar
En la cuarta edición de los Ranstad Award Madrid, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Randstad, empresa líder en soluciones de recursos humanos en España y Portugal, y segundo mayor grupo del mundo, acaba de publicar los resultados de la cuarta edición de sus “Ranstad Award”, en el que basándose en la opinión de 7.000 personas en España, eligen… Read the full press release
Lufthansa: Near-normal operations to resume on Tuesday
Early shift will be on duty at German airports – Only minimal disruption expected over the next few days following today’s strike action 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — After today’s flight cancellations due to the widespread warning strike called by the ver.di trade union, Lufthansa expects to return to a near-normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday 23 April 2013…. Read the full press release
The Chicago Department of Aviation announces new Green Concessions Policy for O’Hare and Midway International Airports
CHICAGO, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of Earth Day 2013, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces it has adopted a new Green Concessions Policy and Guide to Green Concessions Operations intended to provide concessionaires at O’Hare and Midway International Airports with guidance and standards for providing a more customer-friendly environment and experience that is healthier for passengers, employees and the… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines appoints Craig Maccubbin as New Chief Technology Officer
2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines today announced Craig Maccubbin will join the airline as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President of Technology Operations, effective May 6, 2013. In his new position, Maccubbin will be responsible for the Technology Operations for the airline, which includes all current Infrastructure and Services areas and Mobile… Read the full press release
airberlin and JatAirways plan codeshare agreement
2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin and JatAirways, the national carrier of Serbia, are planning a codeshare agreement, which will be put in place in the course of this summer. The agreement is aimed at collaboration between the two airlines on selected routes within Europe and to the United States of America. airberlin plans to place its… Read the full press release
The Heathrow Community Fund is looking for new Trustees
A grant making charity, set up by Heathrow Airport to help local communities, is looking for new Trustees. 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Heathrow Community Fund has donated more than £1 million to local community projects in the past two years. Its grants come from three sources – an annual donation from Heathrow Airport, donations from… Read the full press release
Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak appointed as Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand
Bangkok, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Career politician and former provincial governor Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late Mr. Chumpol Silpa-archa, who passed away last January 2013. Born 15 November 1951, Mr. Somsak is an electrical engineer by training and also holds a Master’s degree in… Read the full press release
Courtyard by Marriott continues expansion throughout Europe with New Hotel in Russia
London, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) continues its expansion throughout Europe, the company has announced plans to open its first hotel in Ulyanovsk, Russia, the 135-room Courtyard by Marriott Ulyanovsk. The official signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Governor of the Ulyanovsk region, Mr. Sergey Morozov. The hotel, which will be… Read the full press release
300 world ‘super routes’ attract 20% of all air travel, Amadeus reveals in new analysis of global trends
Each ‘super route’ carries over 1 million passengers per annum, according to the research. Air travel in 2012 was higher than 2011 in all regions of the world with significant growth of 9% in Asia and 6% in Latin America. Asia is the world’s most competitive aviation market with 75% of routes served by three… Read the full press release
British Airways: Ever wondered what it takes to get a jumbo jet off the ground?
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ever wondered what it takes to get a jumbo jet off the ground? British Airways has created a picture of the iconic aircraft, using a jumbo number of items from the aircraft to show the scale of its operation. From toilet rolls to teaspoons, British Airways loads thousands of individual items on… Read the full press release
Finavia introduces a uniform air traffic control system for the whole of Finland
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finavia has introduced a uniform air traffic control system for the whole of Finland, when the air navigation system reform project initiated in 2009 has been completed. Thanks to the reform, all Finavia’s airports and the area control centres now use a uniform radar surveillance system. The uniform system will further improve… Read the full press release
Arik Air has emerged as the Company of The Year 2012
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, has emerged as the Company of The Year 2012 at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards ceremony held at the International Conference Centre Abuja on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. During the star-studded event, which had three serving Governors, Ministers, traditional and religious leaders… Read the full press release
AH&LA APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act and commends the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” senators for their efforts to fix the U.S. immigration system so that it serves our economy. AH&LA supports the inclusion of a temporary worker program… Read the full press release
Mineta San Jose International Airport Welcomes Signature Flight Support
$82M Corporate Aviation Facility to be Built at Silicon Valley’s Airport SAN JOSE, CA, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San José City Council yesterday voted to grant delegated authority to Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff to finalize negotiations and execute a 50-year lease for Signature Flight Support, a subsidiary of BBA Aviation and a global leader in… Read the full press release
Schiphol Nederland B.V. releases its financial statements 2012
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Schiphol Nederland B.V. has released its financial statements 2012. In addition, Schiphol Group announces that the annual accounts 2012 of N.V. Luchthaven Schiphol (“Schiphol Group”) have been approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders on 17 April 2013 and will be filed with the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam. Schiphol Nederland B.V…. Read the full press release
Harper Government announces new software to enhance passenger privacy at airports
OTTAWA, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced today that the Harper Government is deploying software on Canada’s full body scanners (FBS) that will enhance passenger privacy at airports, while continuing to ensure the safety and security of Canadian air travellers. The Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) software for full body… Read the full press release
CVG Employee Joins Hall of Fame for Providing Excellent Service
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A CVG employee will be inducted into the Tourism Council of Greater Cincinnati’s Jim Knippenberg Hall of Fame based on the excellent customer service she provides visitors to our area. Regina “Jeannie” Bass, the airport’s receptionist for 14 year, who assists more than 100 visitors a day with questions about their travel,… Read the full press release
GBTA Announces that it will host the first ever USA Oil, Gas & Marine Travel Symposium
Event takes place in Houston, Texas Registration is now Open Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced that it will host the first ever USA Oil, Gas & Marine Travel Symposium, in Houston, Texas. This event has been very successful in Europe since it… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined traffic figures for March 2013
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for March 2013 that show an increase in the number of passengers carried compared to the same month in 2012, alongside a decrease in cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,550,108 passengers in March… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Creates Customer Innovation Department to Make Flying Easier
SEATTLE, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group has created a new Customer Innovation Department to carry out its strategic goal of making the traveler’s experience from buying a ticket to the day of flight as simple and efficient as possible. Curtis Kopf, an Alaska Airlines managing director who oversees the carrier’s website and other e-commerce… Read the full press release
DOHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RETAINS TITLE OF WORLD’S BEST PREMIUM SERVICE AIRPORT FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING
Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal In Doha Recognised at Skytrax 2013 Awards For Five Star Excellence Airline-Owned Oryx Rotana Now Among The Top Three Airport Hotels In The World After Being Named Best Airport Hotel In Middle East For Second Year Geneva, SWITZERLAND, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the third consecutive year, Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal… Read the full press release
SWISS appoints new CCO and CFO
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The SWISS Management Board is complete once again. As its new Chief Commercial Officer the airline has appointed Markus Binkert, currently Head of Sales & Marketing Switzerland, Germany & Austria; and the successor to Marcel Klaus as Chief Financial Officer will be Roland Busch, presently Head of Finance & Information Management at… Read the full press release
Enterprise appoints Megadrive Autovermietung GmbH as a new franchise partner to extend network in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia
LONDON, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the appointment of Megadrive Autovermietung GmbH as a new franchise partner, to extend the fast-growing network of Enterprise branches in Europe to include prime locations in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia including major airports and city locations. The locations are set to open later this year. With Enterprise’s combination… Read the full press release
Marriott International Names Stephanie Linnartz as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a move to put the next generation customer front and center, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has appointed Stephanie Linnartz as its chief marketing and commercial officer. With 18 brands and 3,800 hotels in 74 countries, this new global position bundles all of the company’s consumer-focused disciplines for the first time, including… Read the full press release
UK Civil Aviation Authority announces changes to the pilot exam programme
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published details of changes to the ground-based exam programme taken by students training for a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). The changes follow extensive consultation with pilot representative bodies. Under the new exam schedule the number of exam papers sat by a student will increase… Read the full press release
AVIS FEATURES CELEBRITIES IN NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building upon last year’s award-winning integrated marketing strategy, Avis Car Rental today launched a new campaign – “The Professionals.” The campaign showcases that, with Avis, the rental car becomes an essential part of successful travel. The campaign includes four national TV commercials, each of which depicts how Avis provides busy… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Ranked Gold in Business in the Community’s Corporate Responsibility Index
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Transport operator FirstGroup has today been officially recognised in the UK’s leading and most in-depth voluntary benchmark of corporate responsibility, Business in the Community’s Corporate Responsibility Index (CR Index). First has achieved ‘Gold’ company status for its operations across the UK and North America improving upon the ‘Silver’ status which it secured… Read the full press release