NEW YORK, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue-generating solutions for hotels, along with its hotel clients, received eight awards for excellence in digital marketing at the Adrian Awards Gala in New York City. With more than 1,000 entries, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards is the travel industry‘s largest… Read the full press release
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Commissioner Andolino Discusses Airport Expansion on London Panel
CHICAGO, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosemarie S. Andolino, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) discussed Chicago’s O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP), among other topics, during a series of meetings organized by London First (LF), an organization whose mission is to encourage business and tourism in London. London First hosted Andolino and Jos Nijhuis, President and CEO of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to learn from… Read the full press release
rosewood london to open october 2013
2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Investment of more than USD130 million will restyle historic building to contemporary grandeur Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hotel groups, will open Rosewood London in October 2013, overseeing a more than USD130 million (GBP85 million) renovation to transform a 1914 Edwardian, Grade II-listed building on High… Read the full press release
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER CHICAGO RECEIVES FIVE-STAR RATINGS FROM THE ESTEEMED FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
Five stars awarded to the luxury property and Sixteen restaurant CHICAGO, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Five-Star ratings from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2013, recognizing the property’s exceptional service and world-class amenities. The hotel’s lauded restaurant, Sixteen, has also received a Five-Star designation for… Read the full press release
DUSIT THANI MANILA RECIPIENT OF GOLD CIRCLE AWARD FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS
Makati, Philippines, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, Dusit International’s flagship property in the Philippines is once again the recipient of the Gold Circle Award 2012 by Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN). This is the second year that the hotel received such a prestigious award. Launched… Read the full press release
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JSC “AEROFLOT”
Moscow, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — During JSC “Aeroflot” Board of Directors ordinary meeting held on February 25, decision on holding the ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders of JSC “Aeroflot” on June 24, 2013 was taken. The list of 14 candidacies to the Board of Directors of JSC “Aeroflot”, which were offered by shareholders, was settled…. Read the full press release
KATHERINE LUGAR NAMED CEO OF AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today named Katherine Lugar, executive vice president of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 17, 2013. Lugar will take over for long-time CEO Joseph A. McInerney, who announced last year that he would be stepping… Read the full press release
Ethiopian MRO Gets Approval for Full Airframe Maintenance Capability for Bombardier Dash8/Q-Series T
2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce the development of full airframe maintenance capability for Bombardier’s Q100*, Q200*and Q300*turboprop airplanes in addition to its existing Q400*aircraft capability. Ethiopian MRO facility was granted the approval from the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) and the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in January 2013. Ethiopian huge… Read the full press release
SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award
SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award and Achieves Major Baggage Handling Improvements Johannesburg, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — FlightStats, the global leader in flight and airport information services, recently announced On Time Performance Service Awards (OTPS Awards) for airlines across the globe. SAA, with its 91.17% On Time Performance average, won in the category ‘Middle East and… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific welcomes Government budget strategy
2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today welcomed the budget strategy outlined by the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Financial Secretary, Mr John Tsang, which focuses on developing the economy, optimising human resources and investing in infrastructure. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar said: “Cathay Pacific is committed to Hong Kong and we will continue to… Read the full press release
Air Berlin PLC launches convertible bond
2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Berlin PLC is today launching a new convertible bond of approximately 120 million euros with a maturity of six years. The bonds, which can be converted into Air Berlin PLC stock, are issued at 100 per cent of nominal value with an annual interest rate of 6 per cent. Air Berlin… Read the full press release
Amadeus announces 2012 full year results
Strong growth across both Distribution and IT Solutions businesses Year-on-year 2012 highlights (twelve months ended December 31, 2012) • Revenue grew 7.5%1 to €2,910.3 million • EBITDA rose 6.6% to €1,107.7 million • Adjusted profit increased 18.0% to €575.1 million • Total dividend for the year 35% higher at €0.50 per share or €223.8 million… Read the full press release
CPH: Good performance in spite of tough year for the airline industry
Copenhagen Airports A/S (CPH) set a passenger record of 23.3 million travellers despite the effects of the bankruptcies of five European airlines in 2012. Revenue grew as a result of the growth in passenger numbers and increased spend per passenger at the shopping centre. Excluding one-off items, profit after tax rose 11.3%. Copenhagen Airport’s World… Read the full press release
Aviation Needs a Global Agreement on Market-Based Measures
But Long-term Solution is Technology, Operations and Infrastructure Hong Kong, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to agree on a global approach to market-based measures (MBMs) to help aviation manage the 2% of global manmade carbon emissions for which it is responsible. IATA also stressed the need for governments… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference
SEATTLE, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska’s vice president, finance and chief financial officer, at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference on Monday, March 4, in New… Read the full press release
New Openings for Raffles in 2013
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that the company will expand its portfolio over the next 18 months, with openings in Hainan, China, Istanbul, and Jakarta in 2013. 2013: RAFFLES HAINAN will be Raffles’ second property in China after Raffles Beijing Hotel, opening in Spring 2013. With long stretches of pristine sandy beaches and year-round sunshine, Hainan is China’s… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Starts the Year with 19.6% Passenger Growth in January
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released the first traffic report of the year for Abu Dhabi International Airport. The report that covers the month of January indicated a double digit increase of a 19.6% growth in passenger traffic, compared to the same month last year. The report… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Helps Ensure No-one Faces Cancer Alone by Donating more than £225k Ad Space to Support New Macmillan Campaign
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen buses will hit the road this week to help Macmillan Cancer Support reach out to the 7,000* people living with a cancer diagnosis in the city and help ensure no one faces cancer alone as FirstGroup donates significant advertising space to support the charity’s new ‘Not Alone’ campaign. The number of… Read the full press release
Andrew Abram Appointed General Manager of Raffles Dubai
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Peter French, President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, announces the appointment of Andrew Abram as General Manager of Raffles Dubai. Mr. Abram takes up his new role from 20 January 2013. Peter French says, “I am delighted to welcome Andrew into the Raffles family. He has extensive experience in the luxury hospitality industry,… Read the full press release
Make Your Next Meeting A Smart Meeting With Rendezvous Hospitality Group Plus Have The Chance To Win A Trip To Singapore – Now That Would Be Smart!
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) has launched a range of Smart Meeting Hot Offers available across their entire hotel portfolio. With 13 hotels in 10 locations across Asia Pacific and with special Conference Day and Residential Package rates on offer along with a number of value added options and discounts, there is sure… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport: £60m fund to accelerate Enterprise Zone infrastructure
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership welcomes today’s launch of the Enterprise Zone Infrastructure Fund by the Department of Communities and Local Government. The £60m fund is being targeted at Enterprise Zones which have real short term growth potential and is aimed at unlocking key infrastructure projects. Aerohub @ Newquay… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds TSA PreCheck Reaching Milestone of 40 Airports
Washington, D.C., 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Statement by Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, regarding today’s announcement by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that PreCheck, a trusted traveler program, has expanded to Austin-Bergstrom International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Memphis International, Nashville International and Raleigh-Durham International airports: “We are thrilled to see PreCheck expand… Read the full press release
HARRY JAVER NAMED 2013 ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN CHAIR
Cites Need for Industry to Support Student Scholarships 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Harry Javer has been named chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) Fund Development Committee, which is responsible for overseeing the Annual Giving campaign, the group’s primary fundraising vehicle. Javer is founder and president of The Conference Bureau and the co-founder… Read the full press release
Iberia pone en marcha un plan para ofrecer alternativas a los clientes afectados por la huelga
En iberia.com están ya publicados los listados de vuelos cancelados para los días 4, 5, 6, 7 y 8 de marzo. La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados por las cancelaciones. Los clientes que hayan adquirido sus billetes a través de agencias de viajes, deben ponerse… Read the full press release
GBTA Foundation, Project ICARUS Announces Finalists for the Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards 2013
Award for Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Alexandria, VA, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the finalists in contention for the first Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers, suppliers… Read the full press release
PATA Annual Summit to Define and Advance the ‘Complete Visitor Economy’
Bangkok, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leaders of the Complete Visitor Economy will gather for the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok April 25-28, 2013. Confirmed speakers include Taleb Rifai, Secretary General, UNWTO; Gloria Guevara, Former Secretary of Tourism, Mexico; Lothar Pehl, Senior VP Operations and Global Initiatives, Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Abid Butt, CEO, Banyan… Read the full press release
CABIN CREW AGREEMENT WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF TRANSFORM 2015: AIR FRANCE SIGNS A SET OF DECISIONS WITH CABIN CREW UNIONS
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today (20 February 2013) signed a set of decisions with the three cabin crew unions (SNPNC, UNAC and UNSA) which will give rise to a new collective cabin crew agreement before 15 March 2013. This set of decisions for cabin crew, as for ground staff and pilots, is based on… Read the full press release
Camiel Eurlings Appointed KLM President & CEO
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Based on a decision taken by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Supervisory Board on Wednesday, Camiel Eurlings is appointed President & CEO effective 1 July 2013. He will succeed Peter Hartman who has held this position since 1 April 2007. As of 1 July 2013, KLM’s statutory Board of Managing Directors will then… Read the full press release
Executive Conference Center At Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Receives Prestigious Certification
International Association of Conference Centers Approves Area’s Premier Meeting Facility TUCSON, Ariz., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort today announced that its 11,000 square-foot contemporary conference center received the coveted approval from the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Only select conference centers that meet stringent quality standards and provide… Read the full press release
Airport bus set to boost Bath business
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new bus service between Bristol Airport and Bath has been welcomed by the organisation representing businesses in the city. The Bath Bus Company announced its plans to commence an hourly service from 24 March at the recent annual forum for members of Bath Tourism Plus, where the news was warmly received…. Read the full press release