Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Rickshaw Travel Group (Rickshaw Travels), a major East African tour operator, have announced the continuation of their successful business relationship with the signing of a three-and-a half year renewal contract. The new deal will see Travelport continue to provide Rickshaw… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Management
SWISS, CFO Marcel Klaus to leave the company
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chief Financial Officer Marcel Klaus has decided to leave Swiss International Air Lines after 12 years with the company. Klaus, who is 51, intends to take a sabbatical before pursuing new professional goals. He will leave SWISS in July. Marcel Klaus has extensive experience in both the airline and the financial sector…. Read the full press release
Concession Opportunity for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside at SFIA
SAN FRANCISCO – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, A Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, and invites you to attend the Informational Conference on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport, SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road,… Read the full press release
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest Appoints Konstantin Yonchev As Director Of Sales
BUCHAREST, Romania – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest today announced appointment of Konstantin Yonchev as director of sales. Linda Griffin, general manager Athénée Palace Hilton, said: “We are delighted to welcome Konstantin in his new role. His expertise and enthusiasm make him the ideal person for the position and we are happy to… Read the full press release
Air France, SNOWFALL IN PARIS ON 10 FEBRUARY 2013
• Air France expects to operate all long-haul flights. • Short and medium-haul flight schedule from Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly will be adapted. • Air France staff are doing all they can for their customers to limit any disruption cause by these bad weather conditions. 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Snowfall is expected on Sunday 10 February in Paris… Read the full press release
President Bill Clinton to keynote WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April 2013. Other Summit speakers include more than 40 leading public figures, including Sir… Read the full press release
Travel Exports Make Historic Gains in 2012
Year-end Figures Reveal Travel Exports Grew More than Twice as Fast as Overall Exports; Post Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Export Growth Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased $3.9 billion… Read the full press release
Incredible India Promotes Mani Majra
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Till last year Mani Majra a small town within the Union Territory of Chandigarh, was known mainly for being a prosperous suburb. After the release of the international film “Zero Dark Thirty,” which was shot in Mani Majra, it has acquired the potential to attract international tourists keen to see where the… Read the full press release
Family owned Château La Chaire Hotel celebrates 4 AA stars
Consistent investment in people, training and standards pays off 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The family owned Château La Chaire Hotel, located in Jersey’s quiet north east corner, is celebrating the award of 4 AA Stars for the first time. 2013 seems to be a year of significant milestones for the hotel and awarding body, the AA,… Read the full press release
VIRTUOSO® ANNOUNCES 2013 CHAIRMAN’S RECOGNITION EVENT TO BE HELD IN SWITZERLAND OCTOBER 14-20
NEW YORK, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today leading luxury travel network Virtuoso® announced it will host its ninth annual Chairman’s Recognition Event in Switzerland, treating the group’s top producers from North America, the Caribbean, South America and Australia to an unforgettable “Tour de Suisse” starting in Zurich and ending in Geneva. The event will take place October 14-20,… Read the full press release
Traffic Results of Austrian Airlines for January 2013: Positive trend in capacity utilization
Austrian Airlines carried 723,200 passengers in January Moderate approach to capacity management featuring five fewer aircraft Positive trend in capacity utilization continues in 2013: passenger load factor of 71.8 percent corresponds to increase of 3.6 percentage points 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group carried a total of 723,200 passengers in January 2013, a decline… Read the full press release
SFO Anounces Runway Closure February 15-18 for Construction Work
Weekend Closure to Accomplish Federally-Mandated Runway Safety Areas SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a temporary weekend runway closure in February to carry out construction activity for federally-mandated Runway Safety Areas. The closure is scheduled for: Friday, February 15th at 10:00pm PST through Monday, February 18th at 8:00am PST: Runway 28L closed… Read the full press release
Mori Trust Group Signs Agreement with Marriott International for Hotels in Japan
Hotel Laforet Tokyo Rebranded as Tokyo Marriott Hotel in December 2013 and two additional MOUs signed for Marriott International hotels. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mori Trust Group and Marriott International Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced an agreement for the US hospitality company to convert the Gotenyama Garden Hotel Laforet Tokyo (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) to its… Read the full press release
WINTER ISSUE OF LAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
Los Angeles, California, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter issue of the LAX Capital Improvements e-newsletter is now available online at: http://www.lawa.org/laxdev/Newsletter.aspx . The newsletter describes the latest developments and current status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvements program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The current issue highlights: Unveiling of new Dining/Retail concepts for New Tom Bradley International Terminal LAX… Read the full press release
ANNUAL AIRFIELD MAINTENANCE AT CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are planning to begin our annual airfield maintenance this weekend (February 10.) From Sunday night, between 9pm and 5am and weather permitting, we will begin necessary maintenance work on the main runway. The work can only take place when ideal weather conditions occur and so allow planes to use the cross… Read the full press release
PATA Annual Summit to Define and Advance the ‘Complete Visitor Economy’
Bangkok, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok April 25-28, 2013. The PATA Youth Forum will commence on Thursday, April 25, followed by the one-day summit on Friday April 26, and the PATA Board meetings and AGM on April 27-28 respectively. Under the… Read the full press release
Foreign Exchange Earnings from Tourism Increases by Twenty Percent
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The growth rate in Foreign Exchange Earnings(FEEs) from tourism in Rupee terms in January 2013 over January 2012 was 20.6%. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) also showed a growth of 2.6% in January 2013 over January 2012. The following are the important highlights regarding FTAs and FEEs from tourism during the month of January 2013…. Read the full press release
Torsten Van Dullemen Appointed General Manager Of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Torsten Van Dullemen as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai effective January 2013. Mr Van Dullemen succeeds Andrew Abram, who has left the Group to pursue other opportunities. Mr Van Dullemen first joined the Group in 2004 as Resident Manager of… Read the full press release
AVIS CELEBRATES 100,000 SELECT & GO TRANSACTIONS
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that Avis Preferred® Select & Go, the Company’s vehicle selection service, has exceeded 100,000 vehicle exchange transactions, including upgrades. Launched in June and now available at top airport locations in the United States, Select & Go empowers frequent renters to select the vehicle that best fits… Read the full press release
Estonian Air carried 43 627 passengers in January
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2013, Estonian Air carried 43 627 passengers out of which 43 367 on regular flights. In the same month last year, Estonian Air carried 42 657 passengers. The regularity of Estonian Air flights in January was 99.3% and punctuality 84.8%. Estonian Air operated 1054 flights in January. In the same month… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA’s New Ad Campaign Celebrates the Power of Stories
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced a new brand campaign that captures all the feelings of a Florida vacation experience in just four words: Must Be the Sunshine. “There is nothing more powerful than a personal story being shared directly with others, and… Read the full press release
CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION, TOURISM VANCOUVER AND THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WELCOME ANNUAL TED CONFERENCE TO CANADA
Joint News Release from the Canadian Tourism Commission, Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre and Tourism Whistler. Vancouver, BC, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The TED Conference – one of the world’s most prestigious events – is coming to Canada. In 2014, this massive meeting of global minds will take place in Vancouver, BC. Whistler, BC will host TEDActive concurrently. Canada is… Read the full press release
TAT Extends One Million Thanks to Indian Travel Trade as Indian Arrivals Hit One Million
New Delhi, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand New Delhi office organised “A Million Thanks Evening” on 15 January 2013 to thank the Indian travel trade for helping the Thai tourism industry cross an important milestone, the one-million Indian arrivals to Thailand in 2012. A number of senior TAT officials flew in from Bangkok… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Earnings
Full Year Adjusted EPS Growth of 30% Increases Dividend 26% Increases EPS and EBITDA Guidance for 2013 PARSIPPANY, N.J. , 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012. Highlights: Fourth quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.63, compared with $0.47 in the… Read the full press release
Presentation of 4th quarter results 2012
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA`s presentation of the fourth quarter results 2012 will take place at 8:30 AM on Friday February 15th at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The results will be presented in Norwegian by the CEO, Bjørn Kjos. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, commercially branded “Norwegian,” is a public… Read the full press release
New Interstate 80 tourism signs unveiled
Partnership leads to 37 new signs promoting Nebraska sites NORTH PLATTE, NEB., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Representatives from the Nebraska Tourism Commission, the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission unveiled new Interstate 80 road signs promoting Nebraska tourism attractions today at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. Each bright blue sign… Read the full press release
Securing the Air Cargo Supply Chain
Geneva, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified four priorities to make air cargo more secure and urged stakeholders to move forward on the implementation of the Secure Freight principles. Secure Freight was initiated by IATA to promote global security standards in order to facilitate safe, secure and efficient operations of air… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Takes Next Step in FAA Authorization for Paine Field Flights
SEATTLE, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to add Paine Field in Everett, Wash., as an authorized airport for the carrier’s operations. This is a required step if the carrier were to begin jet service out of the regional airport at some point in the future. As required by… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Reports January Traffic
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 7.3 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in January 2013, a 1.7 percent decrease from the 7.4 billion RPMs flown in January 2012. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 0.5 percent to 10.0 billion from the January 2012 level of 9.9 billion. The… Read the full press release
New online interactive tool to access both the performance data and targets of the Single European Sky
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Performance Review Body of the EU Single European Sky (SES) has produced an online interactive Performance Dashboard under the provisions of its contract with the European Commission. This e-Dashboard shows actual and targeted performance at EU-wide, Functional Airspace Block/national and airport levels. The e-Dashboard contains graphics, clickable maps, a download area, methodological notes (meta-data) and… Read the full press release