Event takes place in Houston, Texas Registration is now Open Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced that it will host the first ever USA Oil, Gas & Marine Travel Symposium, in Houston, Texas. This event has been very successful in Europe since it… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Management
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined traffic figures for March 2013
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for March 2013 that show an increase in the number of passengers carried compared to the same month in 2012, alongside a decrease in cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,550,108 passengers in March… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Creates Customer Innovation Department to Make Flying Easier
SEATTLE, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group has created a new Customer Innovation Department to carry out its strategic goal of making the traveler’s experience from buying a ticket to the day of flight as simple and efficient as possible. Curtis Kopf, an Alaska Airlines managing director who oversees the carrier’s website and other e-commerce… Read the full news article
DOHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RETAINS TITLE OF WORLD’S BEST PREMIUM SERVICE AIRPORT FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING
Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal In Doha Recognised at Skytrax 2013 Awards For Five Star Excellence Airline-Owned Oryx Rotana Now Among The Top Three Airport Hotels In The World After Being Named Best Airport Hotel In Middle East For Second Year Geneva, SWITZERLAND, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the third consecutive year, Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal… Read the full news article
SWISS appoints new CCO and CFO
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The SWISS Management Board is complete once again. As its new Chief Commercial Officer the airline has appointed Markus Binkert, currently Head of Sales & Marketing Switzerland, Germany & Austria; and the successor to Marcel Klaus as Chief Financial Officer will be Roland Busch, presently Head of Finance & Information Management at… Read the full news article
Enterprise appoints Megadrive Autovermietung GmbH as a new franchise partner to extend network in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia
LONDON, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the appointment of Megadrive Autovermietung GmbH as a new franchise partner, to extend the fast-growing network of Enterprise branches in Europe to include prime locations in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia including major airports and city locations. The locations are set to open later this year. With Enterprise’s combination… Read the full news article
Marriott International Names Stephanie Linnartz as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a move to put the next generation customer front and center, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has appointed Stephanie Linnartz as its chief marketing and commercial officer. With 18 brands and 3,800 hotels in 74 countries, this new global position bundles all of the company’s consumer-focused disciplines for the first time, including… Read the full news article
UK Civil Aviation Authority announces changes to the pilot exam programme
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published details of changes to the ground-based exam programme taken by students training for a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). The changes follow extensive consultation with pilot representative bodies. Under the new exam schedule the number of exam papers sat by a student will increase… Read the full news article
AVIS FEATURES CELEBRITIES IN NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building upon last year’s award-winning integrated marketing strategy, Avis Car Rental today launched a new campaign – “The Professionals.” The campaign showcases that, with Avis, the rental car becomes an essential part of successful travel. The campaign includes four national TV commercials, each of which depicts how Avis provides busy… Read the full news article
FirstGroup Ranked Gold in Business in the Community’s Corporate Responsibility Index
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Transport operator FirstGroup has today been officially recognised in the UK’s leading and most in-depth voluntary benchmark of corporate responsibility, Business in the Community’s Corporate Responsibility Index (CR Index). First has achieved ‘Gold’ company status for its operations across the UK and North America improving upon the ‘Silver’ status which it secured… Read the full news article
Rezidor opened and signed ten hotels in the first quarter of 2013
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, signed five new hotels with over 1,000 rooms and opened five properties with 940 rooms in the first quarter of 2013. At the end of Q1 2013, Rezidor’s operating portfolio comprises 338 hotels with… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines: Scaling new heights with American Express
American Express and Singapore Airlines open the door to a world of unforgettable experiences with the debut of American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Singapore, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Joint News Release with American Express – American Express and Singapore Airlines are taking the success of their exclusive cobrand card partnership in Singapore of 13 years to… Read the full news article
Jet Airways and South African Airways announce code share agreement
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa and the only airline with non-stop flights between Mumbai and Johannesburg, are pleased to announce a code share agreement enabling seamless connectivity between India and South Africa. The code share opens for Sale effective April… Read the full news article
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT WELCOMES TOURISM FUNDING
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport’s CEO Jim Boult is applauding the Government’s announcement of a funding boost for tourism over the next four years. Mr Boult says he’s delighted by the $158 million extra funding and has no doubt it will boost tourism. “Tourism is one of this country’s largest export industries, second only to… Read the full news article
IATA: Warren Jones Appointed Head of Cargo Network Service
Geneva, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Warren Jones as Head of Cargo Network Service (CNS), effective 24 April 2013. Jones, a US national, was previously the Aviation Development Manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and has more than 15 years’ experience in aviation and cargo issues. He… Read the full news article
Fouad Shafik appointed as new Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Industry veteran brings wealth experience in award winning 179-room Hotel on the Danube. 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest announces the appointment of Fouad Shafik to the role of Director of Marketing at the Hotel. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree from Arab Academy for Science & Technology in Hotel Management, Fouad Shafik started his career… Read the full news article
Strategic Partners airberlin and Etihad Airways will launch the first in a series of nationwide sales roadshows
Alignment of the full-flat Business Class product and service 239 destinations in 77 countries Enhanced synergies between the carriers 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today strategic partners airberlin and Etihad Airways will launch the first in a series of nationwide sales roadshows in Berlin. The events are targeted at German travel trade partners. Beyond the German capital,… Read the full news article
Marriott Responds to Boston Explosions
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a member of the Boston community, with eight Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in the immediate vicinity, we are saddened by the tragedy caused by the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Massachusetts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrible incident. At this time,… Read the full news article
Gateway Airport — Fastest Growing U.S. Commercial Airport in 2012, and still growing!
MESA, Ariz., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board of Directors authorized a contract with D.L. Withers Construction today to build an additional two gates and an additional outdoor courtyard at the Airport’s Charles L. Williams Passenger Terminal at a cost of $4,871,600. The additional gates will increase the total number of gates from… Read the full news article
Winnipeg Airports Authority secures $100 million in bond financing
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) announced today the closing of a $100 million privately-placed bond issue with institutional investors across Canada. The bond issuance provides WAA with capital to, among other things, repay certain amounts owing under WAA’s bank credit facility with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, finance capital expenditures and… Read the full news article
Quickbeds.com joins industry-leading hotel booking engine, Travelport Rooms and More™
Sydney, Australia, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces that Quickbeds.com has joined its industry-leading hotel booking engine, Travelport Rooms and More™. The implementation of hotel content from Quickbeds.com will provide an additional 4,200 Australian-based hotel offerings to the already extensive… Read the full news article
Heathrow partners with the Royal Horticultural Society to bring English garden to welcome passengers into London
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow has partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to bring the best in traditional English gardens to welcome passengers into London. Between 15 April and 25 May, over 8 million passengers travelling through Heathrow will be welcomed with distinctive garden displays to celebrate National Gardening Week (15 – 21 April) and… Read the full news article
The UK Civil Aviation Authority announce intention to replace Class F airspace
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation with the aviation community concerning its proposals to replace Class F Advisory Routes in the London and Scottish Flight Information Regions. This follows an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audit of the UK in February 2009 and detailed consideration of the airspace… Read the full news article
Christchurch Airport congratulates Jetstar on achieving two unique milestones this month
2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is congratulating Jetstar on achieving two unique milestones this month, as the low fares airline celebrates carrying 5 million domestic passengers across New Zealand and the introduction of its 100th aircraft to its Asia Pacific fleet. Jetstar has had a long and successful association with Christchurch Airport, launching its first international… Read the full news article
Bristol Airport local community fund takes off
£88,900 donated to local parishes 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fund set up to benefit the local community around Bristol Airport has donated over £88,900 to a variety of projects and initiatives, in its first 12 months. The Airport Environmental Improvement Fund was set up in 2012 as one of the commitments the Airport agreed to… Read the full news article
IATA announces the appointment of Warren Jones as Head of Cargo Network Service
Geneva, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Warren Jones as Head of Cargo Network Service (CNS), effective 24 April 2013. Jones, a US national, was previously the Aviation Development Manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and has more than 15 years’ experience in aviation and cargo issues. He… Read the full news article
Skybus – Land’s End Airport – transfer of flights
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Please be informed that Skybus have this morning closed Lands End Airport and will be transferring all flights to and from the Isles of Scilly to Newquay Cornwall Airport until Monday 15th April 2013 inclusive. This decision follows periods of prolonged heavy rain and takes into account the weather warnings for the… Read the full news article
Austrian Airlines A320 Clear Out
Weight reduction results in savings of over EUR 100,000 per year Austrian Airlines clears out an entire Airbus 320 Savings of about 375t of Co₂ emissions p.a. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The fuel price is one of the biggest cost factors for an airline. At Austrian Airlines fuel comprises about one quarter of total costs. For… Read the full news article
Bridge rehabilitation near Kansas City International Airport
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bridge Rehabilitations on I-29 and I-435 near KCI Begin Sunday, April 14Bridge rehabilitation to prolong the life of several structures in the Northland begins in April, requiring the Missouri Department of Transportation to temporarily close each structure. Some of this work and other improvements are near Kansas City International Airport. Travelers should… Read the full news article
Media Were Invited On A “Hard Hat” Tour Of Replacement Central Utility Plant, Showcases Modern, Energy-Efficient Equipment In The Heart Of Lax
Los Angeles, California, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of the media were invited today (April 11, 2013) to join airport officials on a construction “hard hat” tour of the $438-million replacement Central Utility Plant (CUP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The new modern, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, computer-managed utility plant will provide the heating and energy needs of the new,… Read the full news article