Strategic Agreement to Enhance Guest Experience with Tailor-made Upgrade Options Geneva, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, announced that it has selected Nor1, Inc., the technology leader in upsell solutions, to provide its data-driven upsell platform for the portfolio of 80 luxury properties. Since 1897, pioneering Kempinski Hotels have been on… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Management
Maurizio Gibillini Joins Dusit Thani Manila as Tosca’s new Italian Chef
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila opens its doors to Maurizio Gibillini, Tosca’s new Italian Chef. Chef Maurizio exudes the aura of a passionate chef and businessman, stemming from his extensive experiences in the culinary arts and management of Italian restaurants worldwide. Born in Milan, Italy, Chef Maurizio’s foray into the culinary world began with… Read the full news article
IHG Partners with IIMT, Expands Existing IHG Academy Programme Across India
Delhi, India, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group IHG today announced a formal partnership with the Institute for International Management and Technology (IIMT) which expands IHG’s existing IHG Academy programme across India. India’s workforce, those between 15 and 64, is expected to rise to 67 percent in 2020 and the challenge is to turn those people into… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines to Order Aircraft Worth of US$17 Billion From Airbus & Boeing
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to order 30 more Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion. The agreement with Airbus comprises 30 firm-ordered A350-900s for delivery from the 2016/17 financial year, plus options for 20 more. The options may be converted into firm orders for larger… Read the full news article
Ethiopian Airlines Receives the Sixth of the ten ordered Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior on May 31, 2013
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received a brand new next generation Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior on May 31, 2013. The addition of this aircraft will bring the number of the total fleet to 58. “Ethiopian Airlines has always been committed to… Read the full news article
The Cathay Pacific Group Raised HK$2 million to Support UNICEF’s relief efforts in Sichuan Province
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cathay Pacific Group today announced that it has raised HK$2 million through a corporate-wide appeal that will go to support UNICEF’s relief efforts in Ya’an, Sichuan in Mainland China, where an earthquake on 20 April took a devastating toll. The donation includes around HK$850,000 contributed by Hong Kong and overseas staff… Read the full news article
Heathrow to Propose Significant Increase in Noise Fines
Heathrow publishes commitments on noise reduction measures Airlines to be ranked on noise performance New noise insulation scheme being piloted 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today publishes ‘A quieter Heathrow’, a report setting out Heathrow’s commitments to reducing aircraft noise while safeguarding the UK’s connectivity. In the report, Heathrow makes a range of new commitments on… Read the full news article
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, Winner of Rezidor’s Energy Saving Initiative Think Planet
2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town in South Africa is Rezidor’s most energy efficient property across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The property is the winner of Rezidor’s energy saving initiative Think Planet. In recognition of the hotel’s stellar performance, all 230 employees have received a bicycle on the occasion… Read the full news article
Beth Hotze to Lead Oakwood Worldwide’s Dedicated Sales and Service Team
LOS ANGELES, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Hotze as the company’s director of sales for its relocation business. In this role, she will be responsible for driving market sales strategy while establishing and maintaining key relationships with relocation… Read the full news article
Brand USA Continues To Build A Solid Team, Filling Key Positions With Industry Experts
Washington, DC, SEATTLE, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, the nation’s public-private partnership dedicated to increasing international visitation to the United States through cooperative marketing and promotional efforts continues to build a solid team, filling key positions with industry experts. “We have assembled an extremely talented group of professionals to help drive Brand USA through the next… Read the full news article
Aviation Leaders Gather in Cape Town for the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit
Cape Town, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that some 700 aviation leaders are gathering in Cape Town, South Africa for the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. From 2-4 June 2013 Cape Town will be the global capital of commercial aviation as the industry discusses… Read the full news article
Lufthansa set to change its take-off procedure for all departures outside Germany, implementing worldwide standards
• From 1 June, 1000-foot acceleration outside Germany • New take-off procedure reduces CO2 emissions and fuel consumption • Transparent measurement procedure planned at Frankfurt Airport prior to introduction in Germany 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is set to change its take-off procedure for all departures outside Germany, thereby implementing worldwide standards. As of 1 June… Read the full news article
Wyndham Worldwide & Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate as the first group of “Littles” completed the 13-week program
“Big” Success for First Class of Graduates from Big Brothers Big Sisters Parsippany, N.J., 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) associate Sarahi Grande first learned about the Workplace Mentoring Program between the Company and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen, Passaic & Sussex, she knew immediately that she wanted to be a… Read the full news article
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens Seven New Hotels In Europe
ARLINGTON, Va., 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces seven new hotel openings this spring in the growing European region, including the U.K., Ireland, The Netherlands and Hungary. Six branded hotels – Hampton by Hilton, Four Points by Sheraton and Holiday Inn Express – and one independent luxury hotel expand the Company’s portfolio by… Read the full news article
Renaissance Hotels Opens Its Newest Hotel in Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renaissance Hotels, a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio, celebrated the opening of its newest gem in Malaysia today with the inauguration of the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, officiated by the Tunku Temenggong Johor, Y.A.M Tunku Idris Iskandar Ibni Sultan Ibrahim. “The opening of the spectacular new Renaissance Johor Bahru… Read the full news article
Amadeus Publishes its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report
The document analyses economic, environmental and social impacts of Amadeus’ business, as well as its contribution to help meeting sustainability objectives Madrid, Spain, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has ’published its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report reviewing the company’s business and performance in 2012 from a sustainability perspective…. Read the full news article
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hotel in Bangladesh
ZURICH, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In addition to Swissotel’s recently announced hotel projects in a growing number of dynamic markets such as China, India and Russia, Swissotel Hotels & Resorts is expanding the portfolio with its first hotel in Bangladesh. The Swissotel Dhaka is located in the new Business District of Gulshan and is scheduled to… Read the full news article
The Chicago Department of Aviation to Present Airport Concessions Workshop on June 14
CHICAGO, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you interested in operating a business at O’Hare or Midway International Airport and don’t know where to begin? The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the City… Read the full news article
IGO CarSharing is Now Part of World’s Largest Local Car-rental and Car-sharing Network, Enterprise Holdings
ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has announced that it is acquiring the business of IGO CarSharing, a non-profit organization serving more than 15,000 members, with more than 200 locations in more than 40 neighborhoods. Established in 2002as a pilot program of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, IGO was the first car-sharing program in Chicago and has… Read the full news article
Travelport and Shams Abu Dhabi Travels Renews Partnership with the signing of a new multi-year global distribution system (GDS) Agreement
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Shams Abu Dhabi Travels – one of the leading travel agencies in the UAE capital – have jointly announced their continued partnership with the signing of a new multi-year global distribution system (GDS)… Read the full news article
Accor Unveils Pullman’s New Positioning to Match New Business Traveler Behavior
ACCOR UNVEILS GLOBAL REPOSITIONING STRATEGY FOR PULLMAN HOTELS & RESORTS 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, unveils Pullman’s new positioning to match new business traveler behavior. Accelerated expansion of its network; active commitment to design and contemporary art; enhanced visual identity are all part of a… Read the full news article
Mxi Technologies and Jalux Inc. sign partner agreement
Partnership focuses on the sale and promotion of Maintenix in Japan Agreement represents a regional presence for Mxi Technologies Mxi Technologies and Jalux Inc. Sign Partner Agreement to Meet Growing Demand for Maintenix in Japan Ottawa, Canada and Tokyo, Japan, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today the… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways hosts 64th Airline Personnel Directors’ Council (APDC) Event Held In Doha
Doha, QATAR, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways was honoured to host the 64th Annual Conference of Airline Personnel Directors’ Council (APDC) in the capital city of Doha. The two-day conference brought together over 40 senior human resource management delegates from airlines around the world to discuss issues and challenges facing HR practices in their respective… Read the full news article
Air France continues commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions With New, Lighter Baggage containers
AN 8,000-TON REDUCTION IN ANNUAL CO2 EMISSIONS THANKS TO LIGHTER AIRCRAFT 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In April 2013, Air France completed the renewal of its 3,650 hold baggage containers on its long-haul aircraft (Airbus A380, A340, A330, Boeing 777 and 747). These new, lighter containers reduce the overall weight of the aircraft before and during the… Read the full news article
San Diego Airport Authority Leaders awarded 2013 Economic Opportunity Award for The Green Build
LEAD San Diego recognizes Board members, President/CEO SAN DIEGO, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — At last night’s LEAD San Diego’s 11th Annual Visionary Awards, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority leadership was awarded the 2013 Economic Opportunity Award for The Green Build, the largest construction program in the history of San Diego International Airport. Board Chair Robert… Read the full news article
Hartsfield-Jackson’s tips to prepare passengers for the year’s busiest travel season
ATLANTA, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials anticipate more than 1.6 million passengers will pass through the facility this Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 through May 28). Total passenger traffic for the holiday weekend is expected to rise by 3 percent over the same period last year. The Airport is well-prepared for the… Read the full news article
London City Airport Publishes List of Most Unusual Items Left at the Airport
Diamonds, Designer Watches and Dentures Inside Lost Property at London’s Business Airport 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Where can you find £50,000 in cash, a bag of diamonds, a Rolex watch, the key to a Porsche, and a book of signed blank cheques? Aside from Simon Cowell’s house… these are all items from the Lost Property department… Read the full news article
Bahrain Airport Company held a workshop at the Movenpick hotel to raise awareness of the new labor law
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with its’ mission to create an ideal work environment, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) held a workshop at the Movenpick hotel to raise awareness of the new labor law. Delivered by the Legal Adviser for the Labor Minister Dr. Abdul Baset Mohamed Mohsen, the session explained the emergence of the new… Read the full news article
Mineta San José International Airport: Plan Ahead and Arrive Early for a Smooth Travel Experience
SAN JOSE, CA, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer travel season, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and its airlines advise Silicon Valley travelers to plan ahead and check in early to prevent delays on a traditionally busy travel holiday. Passenger traffic is on the rebound at SJC due to increased volume for summer… Read the full news article
Iberia elegida mejor compañía aérea en las rutas con América del Sur
El galardón fue recogido por Marco Sansavini, Director Comercial. Madrid, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha sido elegida mejor compañía aérea en las rutas con América del Sur en la XXI edición de los premios Travelranking, que concede anualmente la revista especializada en viajes Agenttravel. Para la elección de estos premios, cada año, la revista Agenttravel realiza… Read the full news article