CHICAGO, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, reported today its 2012 year-end results, which include a 19 percent increase in revenue produced for its members hotels, up to a total of $730 million. In the past 12 months, the company also generated a 14 percent… Read the full press release
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PATA and WTTC Reaffirm Aligned Advocacy Agenda
Bangkok, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr Martin J Craigs, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO and Mr David Scowsill, the President of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), outlined next steps and a united agenda in advocacy for the total travel industry chain at a media briefing that took place January 24 at PATA head… Read the full press release
IATA and European Aviation Partners Launch European Action Plan for Preventing Runway Excursions
Brussels, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce the occurrence of one of the most common types of air accidents by providing operational and system recommendations to aircraft operators,… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group Reports Record Adjusted Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
Employees earn $88 million in incentive pay Highlights and achievements: • Record fourth quarter net income, excluding special items, of $50 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $37 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. This quarter’s results compare to a First Call analyst consensus estimate of $0.71 per share. • Record full-year net… Read the full press release
Global Hotel Leaders Celebrate One Billion International Travelers and Call for “Smart Visas” to Facilitate Travel for Next Billion
Davos, Switzerland, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two hospitality giants – Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International – addressed global business and travel industry leaders today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to urge governments to move quickly to adopt “Smart Visa” policies which stimulate global travel, create new jobs and spur economic development. The two companies represent… Read the full press release
Travelport signs new agreement with Morning Star Travel
Hong Kong, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new multi-year agreement with Morning Star Travel Service Ltd, one of the leading travel agencies in Hong Kong. Under this significant agreement, Travelport will become Morning Star’s key travel technology provider. Travel agents across all Morning Star locations,… Read the full press release
Tomas Donev Appointed as Sommelier at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
CottoCrudo restaurant raises a glass to newly appointed wine pro. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — CottoCrudo, the Italian restaurant at Four SeasonsHotel Prague announces the appointment of Tomas Donev as Sommelier. In this role Tomas shares his great passion for wines while working alongside the Executive Chef Richard Fuchs and the team. Born and raised in Prague, Tomas’s interest in wine started… Read the full press release
Jonathan Tisch and Loews Hotels & Resorts Donates Furniture to Victims of Superstorm Sandy
Furniture From the Loews Regency Hotel Goes to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to Help Recovering Superstorm Sandy Victims Coney Island Seaside Senior Center to be a Recipient of Donated Furniture NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts will donate several items of the more than… Read the full press release
PATA Attracts Robust Industry Support During ATF Event in Laos
Bangkok, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 150 travel industry professionals participated in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Reception and Networking Event in Vientiane, Laos, January 21. The PATA event was a curtain raiser to the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF2013). Among 150 industry leaders, senior representatives from the Laos PDR Minist ry of Information, Culture and Tourism attended…. Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Names Torque Zubeck Managing Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
SEATTLE, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines’ Torque Zubeck has been named managing director of financial planning and analysis. Zubeck, a 13-year veteran of the airline, previously served as managing director of Alaska Air Cargo. Prior to that, Zubeck held positions in marketing/planning, financial planning and managed the commercial relationships with Alaska Airlines’ codeshare partners. “Torque… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Continues Record Growth with the Fastest Rate in the Industry
Opening 171 Hotels among Major Achievements in 2012, and Industry-Leading Pipeline Now Includes Nearly 1,000 Hotels MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide continues to be the fastest growing global hospitality company by number of rooms. In 2012, it opened 171 hotels with more than 28,000 rooms and has the largest pipeline in the industry and… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Congratulates Delta YWG on Receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. congratulates the Delta Air Lines station in Winnipeg on receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award from Delta Air Lines Inc. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Delta team in Winnipeg on their Station of the Year Award,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “The… Read the full press release
2013 Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of Historic Garden Week in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Virginia is especially beautiful during Historic Garden Week,” explains Lynn McCashin, Executive Director of the Garden Club of Virginia, the sponsoring organization of this statewide house and garden tour. “Richmond is the perfect place to serve as a hub during this annual spring time event.” The state’s capital features three distinct… Read the full press release
Rezidor’s 4th Quarter and FY-2012 Results Presentation
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group will publish its fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Thursday, 14 February 2013 at 08:30 CET. The group will host a telephone conference and an audio webcast on the same day at 10:00 CET, where the report will be presented by the President & CEO, Wolfgang M…. Read the full press release
Loews Hotels & Resorts Purchases The Back Bay Hotel in Boston
NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase The Back Bay Hotel in Boston from The Doyle Collection. The acquisition is expected to close in February 2013. “Boston is one of the most… Read the full press release
Dolan Hotels celebrates Taste Accreditation Awards
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tides at the Somerville Hotel, The Golden Sands restaurant, and Indigo’s at Hotel Cristina have all been recognised for their exceptional dining experiences and have been presented with the most prestigious Taste Award available, ‘Gold Highly Commended’. Bill Dolan, chairman of Dolan Hotels said he was delighted with the company’s achievement. ‘We work hard to ensure that… Read the full press release
AAAE Recognizes 70 Airports For Training Excellence
Alexandria, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has recognized 70 airports with an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award for training completed in calendar year 2012. The award winners are: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Springfield Airport Authority Addison Airport Augusta Regional Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AvPORTS at Teterboro Airport Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International… Read the full press release
Hampton Hotels Exhibits Continued Growth and Stability with 22 Property Openings in Q4 2012
Brand Rounds Out the Year with More Than 70 Combined Domestic and International Openings MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the results of an impressive fourth quarter, which marked the opening of 22 new properties and… Read the full press release
Hoseasons Extends Call Centre Opening to 10 p.m. to Meet Demands for U.K. Breaks
Lowestoft, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hoseasons has extended its call centre opening hours to respond to high demand for UK breaks, following the launch of its £1.8 million marketing push for the first quarter of 2013. The company will now take calls until 10 p.m. from Sunday to Friday, and until 7 p.m. on Saturday, giving customers… Read the full press release
Gatwick calls for measures to stop flight cancellations
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick has written to The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport, asking the Government to bring together London’s three main airports to work out how we can avoid significant numbers of business and leisure passengers being impacted by large numbers of pre-emptive flight cancellations at Heathrow due to small… Read the full press release
La SNCB suspend l’achat des rames Fyra et met en demeure AnsaldoBreda
La SNCB met la priorité sur le voyageur 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — En raison des importants problèmes techniques qu’a dû affronter le train à grande vitesse Fyra au cours des dernières semaines, la SNCB a décidé de suspendre l’achat des trois rames chez le producteur italien AnsaldoBreda. Le Conseil d’Administration a en outre pris la décision d’imputer… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Offers New Boarding Option
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Customers LUV the coveted “A” boarding group, and now they have one more way to be among the first to board. Beginning today, Southwest Airlines will offer Customers the opportunity to purchase one of the earliest boarding positions at the gate for $40 per flight, when available. “At Southwest, we have… Read the full press release
Travelport launches business intelligence tools for MEA agents
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has started the New Year with a bang by launching a new business intelligence suite for travel agents in the Middle East and Africa. Agentivity brings together a wide range of tools – all offering travel providers a unique… Read the full press release
Vacationitis Set To Sweep UK, New Hilton Study Shows
Domestic Admin Replacing Annual Leave; Workers Spend Only Eight Days a Year Doing Something Enjoyable or Relaxing LONDON, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Britons brace themselves for Blue Monday, recognised as the UK’s most depressing day of the year due to post Christmas blues, gloomy weather and other factors, Hilton Hotels & Resorts discovers that Britain’s workforce… Read the full press release
Hilton Bandung Announces The All You Can Eat Thai Dinner Festival
Specially Prepared by the Guest Chefs from Hilton Pattaya, Thailand BANDUNG, Indonesia, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Bandung today announced its latest All You Can Eat Thai Dinner Festival buffet at Purnawarman, the All-Day-Dining restaurant. From January 19 to 27, 2013, guests at Hilton Bandung, located at Jalan HOS Tjokroaminoto 41-43, will be able to relish a range… Read the full press release
InterContinental London Park Lane Launches Newly Designed Royal Suite and ‘By Appointment’ Collection to Celebrate a Royal History
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental London Park Lane has unveiled a newly designed Royal Suite, which pays homage to the hotel’s location on the site of 145 Piccadilly, Queen Elizabeth II’s former childhood residence. Attention is in every detail of the timeless design that encapsulates signature styles from Her Majesty’s early life through to the present. Located on the… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya To Partner Hainan Island’s Premier Luxury Event For A Fourth Consecutive Year
Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is the luxury hotel partnering China’s premier lifestyle show, Hainan Rendez-Vous. The annual 4 day event, taking place from 30 March – 2 April 2013, draws China’s ultra high net worth individuals to the Riviera-like shores of Sanya for an unforgettable experience of intensive networking,… Read the full press release
M.A.G SUCCESSFUL IN BID FOR STANSTED AIRPORT
London, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — M.A.G today announces that it has been successful in its bid to acquire Stansted Airport and welcomes Industry Funds Management (IFM) as a strategic investor in M.A.G as part of the transaction. M.A.G will pay a consideration of £1.5bn to acquire Stansted after a transparent and highly competitive process. This represents an… Read the full press release
Chiranjeevi Attends Fourth meeting of Asean and India Tourism Ministers at Vientiane
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Fourth Meeting of ASEAN and India Tourism Ministers was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR today in conjunction with the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2013 . The Meeting was jointly co-chaired by Union Tourism Minister Shri K.Chiranjeevi and Prof. Dr. Bosengkham Vongdara, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lao PDR. Both the Ministers signed… Read the full press release
SNOWFALL IN PARIS REGION
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France expects to operate all its long-haul flights and more than half of its short and medium-haul flights • The situation is expected to be back to normal on 22 January UPDATE ON MONDAY 21 JANUARY AT 13:00 The Air France flight schedule to and from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly has been… Read the full press release