Toronto, ON., 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the premier business travel organization in Canada, concluded its first full-day of their 9th Annual Conference. The conference being held March 25-27, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre includes more than 400 corporate travel professionals from across Canada and around the world, and over 55… Read the full press release
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Eurostar reported a strong performance in 2012 marked by rising passenger numbers and good growth in profitability
Passenger numbers grew 2% year-on-year to 9.9 million (2011: 9.7 million) with particularly good growth in travellers from outside EU – up 8% year-on-year Strong post-Olympic boost with traffic up 5% in quarter 4 Positive performance delivers operating profit of £52.3 million up from £25.0 million in 2011 Sales revenues broadly flat at £799 million… Read the full press release
IATA called for government and industry to join forces to Improve Indian Aviation
Delhi, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for government and industry to join forces on a series of projects to enhance safety, security and efficiency in India. These would align with IATA’s longstanding calls for improved infrastructure, cost reduction and a relief from excessive taxation. “I propose a series of projects… Read the full press release
An airberlin group first: First Airbus A320 with Sharklets delivered to NIKI
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — OE-LER, welcome to our fleet! The airberlin group became one of the first airlines in the world to receive its very first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel-saving Sharklets at the Airbus factory in Hamburg on 26th March 2013. The development sees the company further strengthen its position as Europe’s most eco-efficient network… Read the full press release
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES NEW PAY & ROSTER AGREEMENTS WITH CABIN CREW & PILOTS
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (26 Mar) announced a new collective agreement with all its cabin crew, which will result in pay increases and favourable rostering arrangements across the airline, as well as new pilot agreements at the majority of those Ryanair bases whose long term pay deals were… Read the full press release
Travelport announces a new long-term technology agreement with Holiday Genie
Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces a new long-term technology agreement with Holiday Genie, a leading UK independent online travel agency. The new agreement builds upon 15 years’ technology partnership between Travelport and Holiday Genie, one of… Read the full press release
Travel industry warned not to mislead consumers when selling holidays
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel companies operating in the UK must provide consumers with clear, transparent and timely information when advertising and selling flights and holidays, states new guidance launched by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today. The guidance is aimed at airlines, price comparison websites, travel agents and… Read the full press release
Heathrow is preparing for its busiest seven days of the year so far, with 1.2 million passengers hop off for Easter break
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow is preparing for its busiest seven days of the year so far, with 1.2 million passengers expected to hop through Heathrow over the Easter break between Thursday 28 March and Tuesday 2 April. As Brits get ready to make the most of the long weekend, the UK’s hub airport forecasts that… Read the full press release
ADAC appointed Taylor Woodrow International to carry out major expansion works at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Construction works to include 2 passenger buildings and link bridge in a joint venture with Fibrex Construction Group Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) appointed today Taylor Woodrow International Construction LLC to carry out major expansion works at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new contract is part of the… Read the full press release
FAA Decision to Shutter 149 Contract Control Towers Beginning on April 7 Raises Serious Concerns for Airports, USCTA
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The decision by the Federal Aviation Administration, finalized today, to close 149 contract towers across the country beginning on April 7 raises serious safety, efficiency, and economic concerns that the agency has failed to consider, according to the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), an affiliate organization of the American Association… Read the full press release
IHG signs first Holiday Inn Express in Australia
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) will introduce one of the world’s fastest growing hotel brands to Australia, with the signing of the Holiday Inn Express hotel in a prime Perth CBD location. Perth-based developer Sunfire Asset has engaged IHG to manage a new-build 224-room Holiday Inn Express hotel, to be located at… Read the full press release
Tony Douglas has been appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former London Heathrow Chief Executive Tony Douglas has been appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), it was announced today. Mr. Douglas, formerly CEO at Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), will lead the transformation of Abu Dhabi’s international gateway through one of the most ambitious… Read the full press release
London City Airport Most Punctual In the UK
2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport is the most punctual airport in the UK, according to figures published by the Civil Aviation Authority [CAA]. The data, which measures flights during October to December 2012, shows that 87 per cent of flights were on time at LCY, the only airport actually in London. LCY also had… Read the full press release
GBTA Praises Bill to Increase International Business Travel
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, following yesterday’s introduction of the JOLT Act (Jobs Originating through Launching Travel) by U.S. Representatives Joe Heck (R-NV) and Mike Quigley (D-IL). “Opening U.S. markets to more international business travelers is exactly what our economy needs. … Read the full press release
The Massachusetts Port Authority Board approves an additional Funding for renovations and security improvements of Terminal B at Boston Logan International Airport
Terminal renovations boost customer service, accommodate airline mergers and allow passengers to avoid rescreening Boston, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority Board today (March 21) approved an additional $54 million to fully-fund renovations and security improvements of Terminal B. Last September, the Board authorized an initial $70 million to partially fund the project… Read the full press release
University of Alaska Anchorage Names New Arena: The Alaska Airlines Center
Airline commits $6.3 million to UAA over 10 years, including $1 million scholarship endowment ANCHORAGE, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Chancellor Tom Case announced today that the new on-campus arena, scheduled to open in fall 2014, will be named the Alaska Airlines Center in recognition of a newly forged 10-year agreement with… Read the full press release
Big Brothers Big Sisters Debuts First Orlando-based, Industry Leading Hospitality Company to Mentor Youth in Need
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Mentors 15 Youth on Waiting List for up to Seven Years ORLANDO, Fla., 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida has launched its partnership with Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), a member of Wyndham Worldwide’s (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, and the first industry leading hospitality company in Central Florida… Read the full press release
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has put its full support behind the reintroduced Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act
Legislative Action Summit to Focus on the Business of Travel 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has put its full support behind the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act reintroduced today in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Joe Heck (R-NV) and Mike Quigley (D-IL). The JOLT Act will be… Read the full press release
In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to almost 200 nonstop destinations
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to 191 passenger destinations served by 63 airlines. For the whole 2013 summer season from 31 March to 27 October over 115,000 passenger flights are scheduled, offering nearly 17 million seats. The average number of seats offered per flight increases from 141… Read the full press release
GBTA Announces New Exploratory Task Force For Atlanta And Surrounding Markets
GBTA Elects To Withdraw Arbitration Claim Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced the creation of a new exploratory task force to develop a local chapter membership plan for Atlanta and the surrounding local markets. This task force will be led by Jim Wilkins,… Read the full press release
New World Hotels has launched the Residence Club floors with a dedicated new concept, design, name and signature amenities
New executive club lounge delivers enhanced benefits 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — New World Hotels has launched the Residence Club floors with a dedicated new concept, design, name and signature amenities. Fittingly, Residence Club features a luxuriously comfortable environment reminiscent of a private home, with extensive benefits available exclusively for club floor and hotel suite guests. In… Read the full press release
Trenitalia – ECTAA partnership
BEST PERFORMANCES: Spain and the UK have recorded the highest growth rates of Trenitalia sales (Spain +170% in 2013 versus 2012 and United Kingdom +200%) United States and Canada (35%), France (24%), Japan, Korea and Taiwan (21%) are ranking among the first markets for Trenitalia sales. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trenitalia’s sales and ticketing across Europe… Read the full press release
airberlin records net profit in 2012
Net result of EUR 6.8 million, 33.3 million guests Group revenue of EUR 4.31 billion, capacity utilization and yield increased Strategic partnership with Etihad Airways provides joint revenue of EUR 100 million, new code share routes expected to provide further growth First “Turbine” measures started – EUR 400 million until the end of 2014 180… Read the full press release
Marriott International has been named one of the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International has been named one of the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies (WME) by the Ethisphere Institute. This is the sixth time the company has been recognized by Ethisphere for its commitment to maintaining superior business practices. In selecting the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere considered codes of ethics; investments in… Read the full press release
Survey Results Reveal Overseas travelers are avoiding the U.S. due to “embarrassingly” lengthy and inefficient customs and entry procedures
At least $95 billion and 518,900 American jobs at risk in the U.S. economy; 100 million travelers aware of negative entry experience Washington, D.C. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Overseas travelers are avoiding the United States due to “embarrassingly” lengthy and inefficient customs and entry procedures at the nation’s gateway airports according to a new survey released… Read the full press release
Travelport has announced a new multi-year, global content agreement with China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines
Beijing, China, 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has announced a new multi-year, global content agreement with China Eastern Airlines (MU), one of the leading carriers in China, and Shanghai Airlines (FM), a fully owned subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines. The agreement ensures… Read the full press release
Istanbul Ataturk Airport was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at Air Transport News Awards held in Montreal
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at ATN (Air Transport News) Awards held prior to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) meeting organized annually by the United Nations. The most prestigious awards in the Aviation industry were presented to the winners during a ceremony held in Montreal…. Read the full press release
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced that Jane L. Morris is the new Executive Director
Airport Authority Board of Directors Approves Unanimously MESA, Ariz., 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced today that Jane L. Morris is the new Executive Director. Ms. Morris, 53, will report to the Board of Directors and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Airport and replaces the Airport Authority’s Lynn Kusy, who retired March… Read the full press release
Ryanair purchases 175 new Next Generation 737-800 airplanes from Boeing
When finalized, deal will allow Ryanair to grow traffic to more than 100 million passengers per annum, and create more than 3,000 new jobs across the airline 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today (19 Mar) signed an agreement with the Boeing Company to purchase 175 new Next Generation 737-800 airplanes. When… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Launches New Ad Campaign with TBWA\Chiat\Day
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fresh face of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is coming to a television near you! Today, the airline kicks off its new advertising campaign with TBWA\Chiat\Day—its first with the agency. Southwest worked with TBWA\Chiat\Day to build a campaign that tells the story of how Southwest became America’s Largest Domestic airline, while also… Read the full press release