Category Archives: Travel Management

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires welcomes the return of Tulio Hochkoeppler as the new General Manager of the Hotel

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Four Seasons veteran returns to hotel, succeeding Rebeca Selley-Morales Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires will welcome the return of Tulio Hochkoeppler as the new General Manager of the Hotel beginning in March 2014.  The 19-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is no stranger to the region: he was the Hotel’s Director of… Read the full news article

UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai met with federal and state government officials in Australia

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UNWTO Secretary-General concluded a 5-day trip to Australia where he met with federal and state government officials as well as main private sector associations and UNWTO Affiliate Members. During his visit, Mr. Rifai underscored the progress made by Australia in converging with UNWTO’s main policy recommendations: supporting travel facilitation, intelligent… Read the full news article

TravelClick North American Distribution Review Q1-2014: Online Channels Continue to Lead Bookings in 2014

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NEW YORK, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the fourth quarter (Q4) 2013, online channels which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), hotel websites (Brand.com) and global distribution systems (GDS) used by travel agents continued to experience year-over-year growth in hotel room nights booked, according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; First Quarter 2014)…. Read the full news article

Alaska Air Group announced quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share to all shareholders of record as of Feb. 25

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SEATTLE, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share to all shareholders of record as of Feb. 25. The dividend—which is 5 cents per share, or 25 percent, higher than the previous quarterly dividend—will be paid on March 11. Air Group began… Read the full news article

Alaska Air Group announced several leadership changes in the company’s Legal Division

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SEATTLE, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors has approved several leadership changes in the company’s Legal Division. Herman Wacker, Air Group’s deputy general counsel and managing director of legal, has been elected vice president of legal. Shannon Alberts, managing director of corporate affairs and assistant corporate secretary, has been elected corporate secretary. Kyle… Read the full news article

Amadeus to power Orbitz brands in North America as part of new multi-year agreement

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Amadeus, the leading technology provider for the global travel industry, and Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a leading global online travel company which uses technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel, today announced the two companies have entered into a new multi-year agreement. Chicago, IL and Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/… Read the full news article

New-generation European helicopters: EASA certifies AgustaWestland’s AW189 and Airbus Helicopters’ EC175

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Cologne, Germany, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued on Friday 7 February 2014 a Type Certificate to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, for the AW189 medium twin-engine helicopter. This certification occurs one week after Airbus Helicopters, an Airbus Group Company, completed the EASA Type Certification process for its EC175 medium twin-engine helicopter…. Read the full news article

Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation and Tourism Industry of Maldives to attend FITUR Fair in Madrid, Spain from 22-26 January 2014

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Maldives, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with Tourism Industry of Maldives participated at the Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITUR Fair held in Madrid, Spain from 22-26 January 2014.  Fitur is one of the grand global events for the tourist industry and the leading trade show for the Latin American market.  Approximately… Read the full news article

Gunther Träger appointed new Press Spokesman at Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group is strengthening its Communications Team with effect from 1 February 2014. Gunther Träger will take on the role of new Press Spokesman. As Steigenberger continues to expand, the main focus of his work will be on positioning the company, which is steeped in tradition,… Read the full news article

Air Transport World ranked Aeroflot Group in European Top 5 and World Top 20 Airlines based on revenue passenger turnover in 2013

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot Group has been ranked among the leading global airlines in terms of revenue passenger turnover in 2013. The rating was published by the influential international journal Air Transport World. The turnover rate achieved by the Group during 11 months of the last year — 79 billion passenger-kilometers — allowed… Read the full news article

Aeroflot Group reports record 31.4 million passengers in 2013

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces record operating results in the modern history of the Company and Aeroflot Group («the Group») for the twelve months ending 31 December 2013. Key drivers of the strong operational highlights included: a marked expansion of the route network, fleet enlargement and passenger traffic growth. Highlights Aeroflot standalone: • Passenger… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia to double its employment of Indigenous staff by end of next year as part of its new Reconciliation Action Plan

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Key quotes “As the national tourism agency, Tourism Australia is committed to playing a leading role in the ongoing reconciliation process between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians” Frances-Anne Keeler, Tourism Australia “An important part of our country’s story-telling is sharing one of the world’s most ancient living cultures, and we will continue to engage with Indigenous… Read the full news article

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett unveils $200 million investment program to repair and upgrade State’s natural treasures

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Harrisburg, PA, US, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Tom Corbett today offered a preview of his 2014-15 budget proposal with an announcement that he is launching Enhance Penn’s Woods, a 2-year, more than $200 million effort to repair and upgrade our natural treasures. The Governor is directing the pooling of resources and dedicating an additional $45 million… Read the full news article

WTTC research shows Travel & Tourism in South Korea to outperform its economy over next ten years

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London, UK, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — South Korea needs to continue to focus on policies, which support its Travel & Tourism industry’s excellent growth potential over the next decade. That is according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which has launched new research today. This shows Travel & Tourism offers excellent job and wealth prospects… Read the full news article

José Canales appointed Senior VP Latin America at Swissport International

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International (Swissport) today announced the appointment of José Canales as Senior Vice President Latin America (LATAM), effective immediately. In this role José Canales is reporting to Juan José Andres Alvéz, Executive Vice President Europe, Africa & Latin America. In his new position José Canales will be responsible for all ground… Read the full news article

Christoph Horak appointed Country Manager Poland at airberlin

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Berlin, Germany, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since 1st February 2014, Christoph Horak has been appointed as Country Manager with responsibility for airberlin’s sales activities in Poland. Horak (41) has been the Regional Manager for Slovakia and the Czech Republic since 2012 and is now taking over the important focus market of Poland. He replaces Tamas Hanyi, who… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers reach agreement on new five-year contract

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Seattle, WA, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have reached tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for the carrier’s 2,500 clerical, office and passenger service employees. “It’s a tribute to the professionalism of the negotiators for the IAM and Alaska that we agreed on… Read the full news article

UK Civil Aviation Authority encourages pilots to convert their licenses to equivalent EASA licence by 8 April 2014

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Restricted privileges to take effective from 8 April 2014 for National Licences London, UK, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pilots with a UK CAA ‘National’ (non-JAR/Part-FCL) licence flying ‘EASA aircraft’, such as Piper PA28s and Cessna 172s, are being encouraged by the Civil Aviation Authority to convert it to an equivalent EASA licence by 8 April 2014. Although… Read the full news article

Marriott comments on franchise management company White Lodging’s data breach

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Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of our franchise management companies has experienced unusual fraud patterns in connection with its systems that process credit card transactions at a number of hotels across a range of brands, including some Marriott-branded hotels.  They are in the midst of the investigation and are in close contact with the… Read the full news article

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review January 2014: moderate increases in room rates and bookings for North American hotel industry

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Despite a Strong Finish for Group in 2013, Individual Business and Leisure Segments Pull Ahead in ADR to Start 2014 New York City, NY, US, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ —The North American hotel sector started the first month of 2014 with moderate increases in room rates and bookings, according to data from the January 2014 TravelClick North… Read the full news article

Eurostar introduced new ticket offering in partnership with German high-speed rail operator Deutsche Bahn

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London, UK, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe has today introduced a new ticket offering in partnership with German high-speed rail operator, Deutsche Bahn.  From today, tickets are available to purchase to six popular cities in Germany – Aachen, Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich. For the first time,… Read the full news article

John O’Sullivan appointed new managing director at Tourism Australia

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-1-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — John O’Sullivan appointed new managing director at Tourism Australia Key quotes “We’re delighted to have found someone of the calibre and vision of John, who comes to Tourism Australia with a strong reputation for leading and developing high performing organisationsGeoff Dixon, Tourism AustraliaAustralian tourism is growing, is well respected and more… Read the full news article

Moritz Klein appointed new director at Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-1-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — There is to be a change at the helm of the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof. As of 1 February 2014, new Director Moritz Klein will assume overall responsibility for the First Class Hotel that has 261 rooms and 42 suites. With the appointment of 46-year old Moritz Klein, the Steigenberger… Read the full news article

VisitEngland and Equality and Human Rights Commission announced new guide for tourism businesses on welcoming customers with assistance dogs

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London, UK, 2014-1-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have produced a new guide for tourism businesses on welcoming customers with assistance dogs. Take the lead highlights the important role performed by assistance dogs, it outlines the legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, and how tourism businesses can boost business… Read the full news article

Brigid Kennedy appointed Director of Sales at Hilton Sydney

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-1-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Sydney today announced appointment of Brigid Kennedy as Director of Sales. As director of sales Brigid will be responsible for leading the pro-active sales team whilst developing and implementing sales strategies which maximise all revenue contributions, across all market segments for the hotel. Robin Watters, senior director of sales… Read the full news article

Thomas Cook Group and Brand USA launched pan-European Social Media competition United Stories of America

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Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomas Cook Group and Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States of America, have today launched United Stories of America – a pan-European Social Media competition that offer participants the chance to win a holiday to the USA every month. Following on from the announcement that Thomas Cook… Read the full news article

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) unveiled its Pro-Growth Policy Agenda for 2014

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Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lodging industry to focus on policies promoting economic growth and job creation The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today unveiled its Pro-Growth Policy Agenda for 2014, highlighting the key areas on which the U.S. lodging industry will focus its advocacy efforts. From among the many areas that directly… Read the full news article

The UK Civil Aviation Authority updates the aviation industry of its recent structural reorganisation

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London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released further details to the aviation industry of its recent structural reorganisation. The CAA had announced earlier in the year that it would be merging its airspace and safety functions to strengthen its oversight role. Now, all major stakeholders, including airlines and airports, are being contacted… Read the full news article

The UK Civil Aviation Authority published the views of European holiday protection schemes stakeholders on proposals to revise the European Package Travel Directive

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London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a new report on the views of organisations administering holiday protection schemes across Europe on proposals to revise the European Package Travel Directive (PTD). The CAA has developed the report following a workshop held in London in November, which the CAA organised… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings to franchise its Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand to several Caribbean operators

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Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana Offer Enterprise Brand to Customers St. Louis, MO, US, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is franchising the use of its Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand to several Caribbean operators. These franchisees include Guyane Car in French Guiana, L.A.M. in Martinique and S.G.L.V. in Guadeloupe. These new operations further expand… Read the full news article