2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com today announced that it has appointed John M. Scott III as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels who previously served as President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw a portfolio of 17… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Management
VisitBritain STRONG SEPTEMBER FIGURES SIGNAL POST-OLYMPICS BOUNCE
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — New tourism figures issued this morning confirm that Britain is well placed to build on encouraging inbound Olympic numbers. September’s International Passenger Survey (IPS) figures issued today by ONS(1) reveal that visitor numbers were up by 1% (2.63m) and that visitor spending reached a record £1.9BN (an increase of 17%). Overseas visitor… Read the full press release
Travel Guard® Update – Holiday and Multigenerational Travel Trends
Holiday and Multigenerational Travel Trends 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the November edition of TRAVEL GUARD UPDATE, a monthly review designed to provide you with up-to-date information on the latest travel trends. This month, we polled travel agents to learn about where their clients are traveling this holiday season, how they are getting there and who… Read the full press release
Orange Wednesday: Save 50 Percent Off at Howard Johnson Hotels
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let’s face it: Last year’s Black Friday was a mess. The alarm didn’t go off and you missed out on that $10 toaster you had your eye on. This year, forget about the cheap household appliances and let yourself sleep in. Then, come the Wednesday directly following Thanksgiving, grab… Read the full press release
Apptricity Teams Up with GetThere to Deliver Streamlined Business Travel and Expense Management
DALLAS – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apptricity Corporation, provider of Jetstream which includes E-Procurement, Financial Productivity and Supply Chain solutions, announced today a new agreement with GetThere, the world’s leading travel and collaboration management solution, to deliver advanced business travel booking and expense management. “We are pleased to bring together GetThere and Apptricity Expense Management so that… Read the full press release
RCI Launches New Technology That Provides Seamless Connectivity For Affiliated Resorts
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has recently implemented two new initiatives that will streamline the deposit and exchange process for affiliates, while making the exchange process easier for members. The initiatives include integration of property management systems for a more automated data sharing process and a new outlet… Read the full press release
PREFERRED HOSPITALITY GROUP INTRODUCES OPTRIANT
Parent Company of Preferred Hotel Group Launches New Division Extending Services to All Segments of the Travel Industry CHICAGO – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hospitality Group, parent company of Preferred Hotel Group, is pleased to announce the expansion of its services with the launch of Optriant. This new business division provides representation, reservations, and consultancy services for… Read the full press release
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman of Meliá, first UNWTO awardee for Lifetime Achievement
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman and founder of Meliá Hotels International, has been awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of a whole life of work and devotion to the hospitality industry. Jointly with Mr. Escarrer, the Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration, Mr. Shao Qiwei, have… Read the full press release
Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege inks partnerships with six leading brands in publishing
MUMBAI, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — India’s largest frequent flyer programme, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, today announced exciting new opportunities for its members to earn JetPrivilege Miles, with the addition of six new partners in the ever expanding publishing industry or sector. Jet Airways is proud to partner with Magzter.com, the world’s largest and fastest growing global cross-platform… Read the full press release
Heathrow airport One hub or none
New research from Frontier Economics shows the lack of capacity at Heathrow airport is already costing the UK up to £14bn a year in lost trade and this figure could rise to £26bn a year by 2030 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The figures form part of a new report “One hub or none” published by Heathrow… Read the full press release
Marriott International Recognises Its Freshwater Conservation Project Supporters and Invites Them to See Programme’s Latest Site and Progress
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International hosted an awards ceremony in Shanghai yesterday at the Marriott Shanghai Luwan to recognise representatives of three sponsor companies and 10 hotel ambassadors for their support of Nobility of Nature, the company’s ambitious freshwater conservation programme in China. The sponsors and hotel ambassadors have helped to advance Nobility of Nature’s… Read the full press release
Positive passenger figures for Oslo Airport
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The positive trend continues for passenger figures at Oslo Airport. In October, 2 022 346 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport, which is an increase of 3.1% compared with last year. International passenger figures increased by 6%, while domestic traffic was approximately the same as in October in 2011. “We are happy to… Read the full press release
San Diego International Airport Debuts Environmentally Friendly Receiving and Distribution Center
Center will help reduce traffic on Harbor Drive, removing 50-75 truck trips each day SAN DIEGO – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Diego International Airport held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of its new receiving and distribution center (RDC). More than 60 people attended the ceremony, including Airport Authority Board members and business and community leaders. Located… Read the full press release
Registration is now open for Rendez-vous Canada 2013
CTC’s premier international tourism industry marketplace heads for Ottawa, ON, in May next year 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dial “O” for Ottawa in 2013. The registration cyber doors are wide open for next year’s Rendez-vous Canada (RVC), which will take place in the nation’s capital May 12-15, 2013. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) organizes RVC, Canada’s… Read the full press release
SWISS strengthens position in Western Switzerland
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swiss International Air Lines is planning to make extensive changes to its organisational and market-development activities in Geneva. The aim is to offer Geneva-based customers a service that is even more flexible and more closely tailored to their specific needs. The overall SWISS product offer is to be aligned to local requirements… Read the full press release
ABTA Research Shows Popularity of Mobile Devices for Online Bookings
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — When it comes to booking holidays online many people are using their mobile devices to book, according to the latest research* from ABTA. When asked what device they used when booking a holiday online in the last twelve months (either through a travel agent, tour operator, bookings engine or direct), nearly a… Read the full press release
Global Week of Service – November 13 Recap
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Day two of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service included more than 130 service events around the world including signature events in Memphis, TN; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL and Watford, England. Many projects were an extension of ongoing community partnerships and previous service projects that Team Members have been involved with in their local communities as… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport No compromise on safety and security
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport was surprised to learn from the media that Wizz Air decided to suspend the use of basic boarding gates and returns to use buses to deliver its passengers between the aircraft and the terminal. Budapest Airport and Wizz Air have held senior level meetings in good faith even during the… Read the full press release
AIR FRANCE INAUGURATES A NEW ENGINE TEST CELL AT PARIS-CDG
Air France Industries inaugurated today its new engine test cell, at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The outcome of a 43 million euro investment program, the new facility, called ZEPHYR, will serve to test some 300 engines each year, including over 100 Very Big Engines (VBE), delivering an optimized service to clients in… Read the full press release
GBTA Announces New Raft of European Advisors
London, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry— today announced the appointment of three new volunteers to its European Advisory Board. The three new advisors are all travel buyers from across Europe. Mr. Rüdiger Bruss is Global Category Manager Travel & Mobility for Continental… Read the full press release
Travel Blitz: U.S. Travel Association Announces 2013 Grassroots Program
Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today announced Travel Blitz, a 2013 grassroots advocacy program to stress the power of the $1.9 trillion travel industry and its 14.4 million-strong workforce to both freshmen and incumbent Members of Congress. It will leverage the strength of U.S. Travel’s 1,200 member organizations in identifying… Read the full press release
Marriott’s Core Values Translate Around the World
Company Ranked 6th on World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List by Great Place to Work® 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute. The ranking is the world’s largest annual study of workplace excellence and identifies the top 25 best… Read the full press release
Ryanair Update On Aer Lingus Offer
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, confirmed today (14 Nov) that its discussions continue with the European Commission about its radical package of remedies designed to address the Commission’s competition concerns in relation to Ryanair’s 19 June offer for Aer Lingus. This comprehensive remedies package includes a number of new airline bases… Read the full press release
High-Tech Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author Michael Saylor to Keynote at GBTA’s Masters Program
Alexandria, VA – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA today announced high-tech entrepreneur and best-selling author Michael Saylor as a keynote speaker at the prestigious GBTA Masters Program being held at the Mandarin Hotel in Washington, D.C., February 20-21, 2013. Saylor is the chief executive officer, chairman of the board and founder of the publicly traded company MicroStrategy. Founded… Read the full press release
O’Hare, Midway Concessions Awarded by ACI-NA
CHICAGO, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Several restaurants at O’Hare and Midway International Airports received awards yesterday from Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) at its annual Airport Concessions Conference in Denver, Colorado. The award-winning restaurants and concepts featured at Chicago’s airports include: Barista at Midway — Best New Food and Beverage (3rd Place) Beaudevin Wine Bar, Bubbles Wine Bar, Tortas Frontera… Read the full press release
TravelClick Drives Bookings for its Hotel Customers via Google
TravelClick Offers Risk-Free Pay-for-Performance Model to Increase Visibility and Direct Bookings on Google Hotel Price Ads NEW YORK – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, announced a risk-free pay-for-performance program for hotels to advertise on Google’s Hotel Price Ads program that includes Google Hotel Finder, Google… Read the full press release
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Second Hotel in Rochester
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of a newly renovated, all-room upscale full-service hotel in historic Rochester, N.Y. The 155-room The Strathallan- a DoubleTree by Hilton, is located in the heart of Rochester’s East End, a cultural and historic district, just 10 minutes away from the Greater Rochester… Read the full press release
Chicago Department of Aviation Hosts Melbourne Airport
CHICAGO, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last week, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted officials from Melbourne Airport at O’Hare International Airport. Melbourne Airport is preparing to begin a major expansion program. The purpose of their O’Hare visit was to learn best practices and lessons learned from the City of Chicago’s massive and historic ongoing O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP). While… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS FIRST 787 DREAMLINER LANDS IN DOHA
Hundreds Turn Out For Historic Moment As Carrier’s New 787 Touches Down CEO Akbar Al Baker Arrives On Delivery Flight From Seattle With Scores Of Guests Onboard Including International Media, Employees And Suppliers Nation’s Pride As Latest Aircraft Arrives In Qatar To Warm Welcome Seats Go On Sale As 787 Operates Initially On Doha –… Read the full press release
Canada cuts a dash in the meetings, conventions and incentive travel sector
Best practices mission brings the wow factor home while Canada steals the limelight at IMEX America 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The business travel marketplace offers a high-paced series of sales opportunities for the meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MC&IT) team at the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC). As soon as one conference door closes, another one opens in… Read the full press release