2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Eggenschwiler, Chief Executive Officer of Hamburg Airport, is certain that “the world of the established airline is in need of new business models.” Many traditional airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France, are already looking for new ways of commercially viable operation and are launching low-cost subsidiaries for the short and medium-haul… Read the full press release
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New deal for London Gatwick better for passengers and airlines
Gatwick puts forward a new seven-year ‘Contracts & Commitments’ framework to replace the current system of regulation The new deal will deliver better outcomes for airlines and passengers in terms of the quality of airport facilities, service levels and price Gatwick proposes to keep up the pace of change with a further £1 billion investment… Read the full press release
Buyers Expect Better Year for Business Travel, but Rising Rates and Tough Negotiations Loom
Big Jumps Anticipated for International Airfares and Hotel Rates Alexandria, VA, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Companies in North America are more optimistic about business travel in 2013 but also bracing for higher travel costs only partially offset by modest budget increases. Hotels, airlines and meetings venues will capitalize on growing demand to wield more power in… Read the full press release
Ministry of Tourism uploads two Sound and Light shows on you tube: First Tourism Authority in the World to do So
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The entire 58 minute sound and light show at Red Fort, Delhi is now available for free viewing on You Tube. This has been done on the directions of Shri K Chiranjeevi, Union Minister for Tourism. The Minister had last month directed that the audio tracks of all 23 sound and light… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Japan Airlines (JAL) заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов из России в ключевые города Японии. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines, путешествующие рейсами авиакомпании из Хабаровска и Владивостока в Токио (аэропорт Нарита), смогут с удобной стыковкой добраться в пять крупных городов Японии – Саппоро, Нагоя, Осака, Фукуока и Окинава. Совместные… Read the full press release
Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi Is Now Open
Official blessing and inauguration held by His Holiness The Dalai Lama on Christmas Day Geneva, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, Kempinski, has reinforced its commitment to India by launching its first independently managed hotel in the commercial district of Shadara in East Delhi – Kempinski Ambience Delhi. The Buddhist spiritual leader and… Read the full press release
NEW INTERCITYHOTEL IN INGOLSTADT
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the end of 2013, a new InterCityHotel will be opening its doors in Ingolstadt in Bavaria, an important centre of the German automobile industry. The hotel will be located close to the city’s main railway station and will offer 144 rooms of the latest InterCityHotel design generation, each of which will be at… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Lavasa to open in Mugaon, India by 2015
Lavasa (District Pune), 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lavasa Corporation recently signed an agreement with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms to open Holiday Inn at Mugaon, the second town under development at Lavasa. Holiday Inn Lavasa, Mugaon, a 200-room mid-scale hotel is expected to open by 2015. Lavasa, India’s first planned hill… Read the full press release
Iberia presenta a los representantes sindicales un ERE para 3.807 empleados y un Plan de Acompañamiento Social
En los términos que recoge la legislación laboral vigente. Dicho expediente se negociará con los sindicatos durante los próximos 30 días. La compañía ha presentado también un Plan de Acompañamiento Social, que contempla reducciones salariales, congelaciones, medidas de productividad y de flexibilidad. Iberia ha perdido más de 850 millones de euros entre 2008 y septiembre… Read the full press release
South African Airways Certified as a 4-Star Airline for 11 Years in a Row
SAA Chairperson meets unions, staff Johannesburg, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acting SAA Chairperson, Ms Dudu Myeni, today met the airline’s management teams and union representatives to share with them the progress that is being made by the group as it works closely with the shareholder to deliver a winning long-term strategy for the airline. Ms Myeni… Read the full press release
Aero Club selects Travelport in Russia
Russia’s leading travel management company focuses on future growth Moscow, Russia, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Aero Club, Russia’s leading travel management company (TMC), have today announced that the TMC will move part of their business to the Travelport platform. As part of this agreement, Aero Club… Read the full press release
Sofia Airport Extends the Pier of Terminal 2
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport launched construction works on the extension of the T2 Pier. The reconstruction will lengthen this facility northwards by approximately 6 m. The event was attended by the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications -Ivaylo Moskovski, the Deputy Minister of Interior – Dimitar Dimitrov, the Executive Director of Bulgaria Air – Captain Yanko Georgiev, the Manager of АТ Engineering 2000 – Iliyan Terziev, and MPs. Minister… Read the full press release
Driving ATM Improvements, Delivering the Single European Sky
Madrid – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for action to improve air traffic management (ATM) efficiency and costs, put forward key objectives for a better-performing global ATM system, and set out a vision for achieving the goals of the long-delayed Single European Sky (SES). “It is time for action on… Read the full press release
Searidge Surface Surveillance Solution Selected for Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
MADRID, Spain. 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — World ATM Congress, Stand #826 – Searidge Technologies, provider of intelligent video solutions to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and airports, announced that their ATC-grade video system and intelligent video platform, IntelliDAR™ have been selected to enhance Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower situational awareness at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International… Read the full press release
The Personal Touch: New Task Force Leader Shares Plans for the Future of Spa at Four Seasons
Simon Casson talks trends and innovation, plus details of a new global spa promotion Corporate – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Simon Casson refers to the personal touch, he’s talking about more than his leadership style, or even the literal interaction between spa therapist and client. “What sets Four Seasons Spas apart is a sense of caring and the intuitive… Read the full press release
SOUTH WEST TRAINS STATIONS ACHIEVE NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY
24 stations re-accredited with Secure Station status Passenger satisfaction with safety and security continues to grow 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers using South West Trains have been given a further boost after 24 more locations on the network were re-accredited with Secure Station status, taking the total number with the nationally recognised safety mark to more… Read the full press release
India and Japan to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism Sector
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — India and Japan have resolved to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector. This was decided at a meeting between the visiting Japanese Senior Vice-Minister of Tourism, Mr. Hiroshi Kajiyama and Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi here today. It was also decided that both the countries will identify areas for working together and explore new opportunities in tourism sector especially in… Read the full press release
MOTEL 6 NETWORK OPENS 63 LOCATIONS IN 2012
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — G6 Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, announces the opening of 63 locations in 2012, all under franchise contracts. The latest openings include 57 Motel 6 and six Studio 6 properties, with a room count of more than 5,100. “We… Read the full press release
AH&LA PARTNERS WITH CLEAN THE WORLD
Members receive savings through soap, bottled amenities recycling 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has joined forces with Clean the World Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that collects and recycles used soap and bottled amenities from hotels, to offer AH&LA members an exclusive additional five percent discount per room. More than… Read the full press release
Ryanair increases Sun flights this summer from Shannon
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tuesday, 11 February 2013: Shannon Airport has today welcomed the decision by Ryanair to add extra flights to both its Palma and Malaga services during the peak summer months in a further indication of the return to growth at the airport. The extra Ryanair flights are the latest addition to Shannon’s European summer sun… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport takes measures following incident with unaccompanied minor
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport takes additional measures regarding access control to the non-public area of the airport following the incident with an unaccompanied minor who travelled to Malaga last Friday. Together with the competent authorities, Brussels Airport will investigate whether additional security measures are required, in terms of infrastructure as well as procedures. In… Read the full press release
bmi regional takes off with new Bristol to Hamburg route
Inaugural flight marks airline’s continued network expansion into mainland Europe 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, will today (Monday, February 11th) welcome a delegation of business leaders from across South West and South Wales on the inaugural flight of the new Bristol to Hamburg route. With thousands of bookings made since… Read the full press release
Responsible growth and accessibility to be at the heart of tourism development says President of Uruguay accepting the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism
Montevideo – Madrid, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The President of Uruguay, José Mujica, underscored the need to place responsibility and accessibility at the center of any tourism development. President Mujica stressed the importance of responsible tourism when presented the UNWTO / World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Travel and Tourism. By accepting the Open… Read the full press release
Jeffrey N. Shane appointed IATA General Counsel
Geneva – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces the appointment of Jeffrey N. Shane as General Counsel. Shane will begin working with the Association from 2 April 2013 and will be based at its headquarters in Montreal. Shane joins IATA from the law firm of Hogan Lovells US LLP where he… Read the full press release
Heathrow announces £3bn of new private-sector investment in UK infrastructure
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today announced £3 billion of investment in Heathrow airport in addition to the £11bn that has been invested since 2003. The announcement forms part of the airport’s business plan for ‘Q6’ – the regulatory period which covers 2014-2019 – and it represents one of the largest private-sector investments in UK infrastructure…. Read the full press release
Horizon Air Passenger Service Agents Ratify Three-Year Contract
Agreement covers employees in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. SEATTLE — 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Horizon Air passenger service agents in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., who are represented by the Canadian Auto Workers, have ratified a new three-year contract. All of the 44 agents at the two airports who participated in the ratification vote approved the contract,… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Hosting Open Houses for New Flight Attendant Jobs on February 16 – 17
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 2013. Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana 5 Village Circle Westlake, TX 76262 Dates/Times: Sign-in begins approximately one hour prior to each session and doors will close promptly at the following… Read the full press release
Travel Agents “Grow With Marriott”
Agents who complete expanded Hotel Excellence! training can win BIG 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, the first hotel company to introduce a comprehensive travel agent education program, announces the launch of updated content to its award-winning Hotel Excellence! (HE!) training program. Now in its 14th year, HE! has been updated to include Marriott’s newest brands,… Read the full press release
Inversiones La Rioja Expands Marriott Portfolio with Courtyard by Marriott in Lima, Peru
Bethesda, MD, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced plans to open a new 150-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, under an agreement with Inversiones La Rioja, S.A., a distinguished Peruvian corporation which owns the existing 300-room JW Marriott Lima and 153-room JW Marriott Cusco. The hotel will be… Read the full press release
Hilton Terminal 5 Launch Global Guide To Business
LONDON – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has launched a Global Guide to Business this month, aimed at conference and event organisers dealing with worldwide clients. Capitalising on both its airport location and conference and events bookings involving large numbers of international delegates, the hotel has devised the guide as a… Read the full press release