Nice, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Annie-Claire Lamand is the new head of the brigade to the restaurant Essenciel within the Splendid Hotel & Spa. Annie-Claire Lamand at the young age of 31 has honed her skills in several renowned establishments in Paris and in the South of France before founding with her husband her hotel-restaurant La Bastide… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Management
Consumers Demand More from Airlines’ Hotel Booking Offerings
New research from EAN shows airlines could be losing out on ancillary revenue opportunities by only offering basic hotel booking options through their websites London, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Research released today from Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN) reveals a golden opportunity for airlines to boost ancillary revenues through enhancing their hotel booking services. The study [i] of 2,000… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways signs codeshare with Vietnam Airways
NAIROBI, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways boosts South East Asian footprint with new code share deal ; Kenya Airways tickets to be sold by Vietnam Airlines and vice versa Kenya Airways has entered into a code share agreement with Vietnam Airlines as it works towards expanding its footprint in the South East Asian market. The agreement… Read the full press release
Travel Industry Leaders Terry Jones, Roger Dow, Amir Eylon to speak at Nevada Governor’s Conference
Annual Conference to Shine a Spotlight on Innovation CARSON CITY, Nev. — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelocity.com founder Terry Jones, U.S. Travel Association (USTA) President and CEO Roger Dow, and Brand USA Vice President Amir Eylon will bring their insights and experience to the annual Nevada Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Tourism Director Claudia Vecchio announced. “The focus… Read the full press release
Travel Exports Highest in Six Months; Outpace Overall Export Growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 2012-11-09 — /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 on September 2012 exports: “Travel exports rebounded in September to a six month high, rising $192 million to $13.9 billion. In fact, travel exports grew faster than travel… Read the full press release
Marriott International Declares Cash Dividend
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on December 28, 2012 to shareholders of record on November 23, 2012. Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) for company information. For… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport awards largest construction contract to transform its oldest pier
Gatwick awards its largest construction contract to Vinci Construction to construct a new baggage system and gate rooms Enabling flexible check-in options and gate rooms within easy reach of the departure lounge 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has awarded a significant contract to Vinci Construction to transform Pier 1 in the South Terminal. At… Read the full press release
Massport Schedules November Board Meeting
Massport Schedules November Board Meeting 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The next meeting of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Massport’s Executive Offices located at the Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA. A draft agenda will be posted prior to the Board Meeting. View… Read the full press release
UNWTO, Ministers of Tourism call for intra-governmental coordination to address visas and air connectivity
London – Madrid, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ministers of Tourism gathered in London for the 6th UNWTO/World Travel Market (WTM) Ministers’ Summit concluded that complicated visa processes and policies that limit air connectivity continue to present major barriers to the growth of travel and tourism. Ministers and representatives from major tour operators and airlines further called for increased intra-governmental… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C Launches Innovative Double Rewards Promotion for Event Planners in the Middle East
The first of its kind in the region from the luxury hotel company Dubai, UAE, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC has launched a Double Rewards Promotion for Event Planners throughout the Middle East, the first promotion of its kind for the luxury hotel company in the region. The innovative promotion is part… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group Board of Directors Announces Four Executive Elections
SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors and CEO Brad Tilden announced today the elections of four executive officers. Keith Loveless, who serves as vice president, legal and corporate affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary, has been elected an executive vice president of Alaska Air Group, reflecting his broad strategic role… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Included in Business in the Community’s Top 10 List of Diverse Companies (UK)
LONDON – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a benchmarking exercise that assessed the company’s gender and race diversity practices, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been named as a “gold” category employer by responsible business charity Business in the Community. This award places the company amongst the 10 most diverse businesses in the UK, among other leading companies including Ernst… Read the full press release
Amadeus announces results for first nine months of 2012
Growth record supported by both Distribution and IT Solutions businesses Year-on-year highlights for year-to-date (nine months ended September 30, 2012) • Revenue grew 8.4%1 to €2,233.1 million • EBITDA rose 6.5% to €889.8 million • Adjusted profit increased 20.2% to €481.3 million • Net debt reduced further to 1.43x last twelve months’ EBITDA • Global… Read the full press release
IATA Infrastructure to Support Asian Growth
Kuala Lumpur – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Asia-Pacific aviation leaders to focus on airport and air traffic management infrastructure as the region’s demand for connectivity continues to grow. “Aviation is a vital part of Asia’s economy, supporting 24 million jobs and nearly half-a-trillion dollars of GDP. Connectivity, facilitated by… Read the full press release
Commissioner Andolino Keynotes Global Supply Chain Forum at Loyola University Chicago
CHICAGO, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was the keynote speaker today at a forum entitled “State of Chicago in the Global Supply Chain” at Loyola University Chicago. The event is Chicago’s premiere supply chain event, bringing together industry, academia and government to discuss the supply chain issues facing Chicagobusinesses. Andolino was… Read the full press release
Eric Yeaman Joins Alaska Air Group Board of Directors
SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors and Chairman Bill Ayer announced today that Eric Yeaman, president and CEO of Hawaiian Telcom, has been appointed to the board of directors of Alaska Air Group Inc. Yeaman will serve on the board’s Audit Committee. “We’re delighted that Eric is joining Air Group’s… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Honored As One Of The 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers By G.I. Jobs
The Carrier is Ranked Among the Best Military Employers for the Fourth Consecutive Year DALLAS – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that it has been designated a 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer® by G.I. Jobs. This marks the fourth year the Company has been included in the Top 100 Military Friendly… Read the full press release
Get Ready for English Tourism Week 2013!
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of the first ever English Tourism Week earlier this year, VisitEngland is calling on the industry to get involved in English Tourism Week 2013. The inaugural event in March saw over 500 special activities and promotions celebrating tourism in England, and the national tourist board is hoping that next… Read the full press release
Scaevola Travel Makes Waves with Purchase of Atoll Explorer
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scaevola Travel is delighted to announce the purchase of Atoll Explorer diving cruiser from Universal Enterprises. The Male’-based travel agent specializes in the inbound market and its executive management shares more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry between them. Atoll Explorer is a 20-cabin cruise boat offering facilities and… Read the full press release
VisitEngland Announces Eight New Marketing Campaigns to Boost Tourism in 2013
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at World Travel Market, VisitEngland announced plans to launch eight marketing campaigns in 2013 to run from January to boost domestic tourism next year. The campaigns will cover the four key themes of countryside, heritage, culture and coastal, and will run in partnership with destinations from all over England as well as… Read the full press release
Jersey, Training pays off for T.G.I. Friday’s job-seekers
48 unemployed Islanders have been offered jobs at new restaurant T.G.I. Friday’s 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The restaurant chain confirmed this week that of the 60 jobs created at the restaurant so far, over 75 per cent had been offered to locally qualified job-seekers who had benefitted from intensive preparation from the Back to Work team… Read the full press release
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Fourth Hotel in Houston, Texas
Hilton’s Fastest-Growing Full Service Brand To Serve City’s Airport Market MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of the 303-room DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport, located less than half a mile from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport and just 30 minutes from the Houston Intercontinental Airport. Formerly a… Read the full press release
Arizona Office of Tourism Launches National, International Ad Campaigns Promoting Arizona as Top Travel Destination
Efforts Mark Agency’s Return to National and International Campaign 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — This week, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) launches both national and international advertising campaigns promoting Arizona as a world-class, travel destination. The campaigns mark the return of AOT’s promotional efforts to a national and international audience after a two year absence due… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Team Members to Fill the Earth with the Light and Warmth of Hospitality during First Annual Global Week of Service
Approximately 300,000 Team Members across 90 Countries and Territories to Volunteer in Communities MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 11 – 18, Hilton Worldwide team members across 90 countries and territories will celebrate the company’s first Global Week of Service. This event will feature hundreds of projects around the globe and unite the… Read the full press release
Enhanced Arrival Experience Greets Guests This Winter at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
First phase of project brings new landscaping, restructured parking to resort Santa Fe, U.S.A. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sweeping views, meandering pathways, and indigenous northern New Mexico landscaping will greet guests later this winter as they arrive at the new Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, following a USD 400,000 enhancement effort set for completion this December…. Read the full press release
Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program Offers 1000 Bonus Points at Select Hotels
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s largest lodging loyalty program as measured by number of participating hotels, is offering its members the chance to earn 1,000 bonus points after a stay at select Wyndham Hotel Group properties in the United States and Canada. This offer is valid through January 31, 2013 at over 800… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia begins global creative agency tender
Key facts Tourism Australia has confirmed the start of a competitive tender process for its global creative services account. The national tourism agency is required under Australian Government procurement rules to periodically review its agency partners to ensure the best service, value and fit with the marketing objectives and goals of Tourism Australia. Full story… Read the full press release
ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA NAMED TOP RESORT IN THE WORLD BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba continues to live up to its reputation as being among the best hotels in Mexico and the world. The luxury resort was named number three in Riviera Maya and the Yucatán Peninsula and ranked number 79 out of the top 100 hotels and resorts in the… Read the full press release
Stuart Johnson named Hotelier of the Year 2012 by Caterer and Hotelkeeper
London, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce that Stuart Johnson, General Manager of Brown’s Hotel, has been named 2012 Hotelier of the Year by Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Johnson was presented with this prestigious award by the magazine’s Editor, Mark Lewis at celebratory lunch at Cameron House which was attended by more… Read the full press release
Wyndham, The Registry Collection Program Celebrates Overseas Property Professional (OPP) Award
Kettering, UK, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — World’s largest luxury exchange program takes Silver for Best Supporting Service The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, was honored with the Silver Award for Best Supporting Service in the property developer services category at the OPP 2012 Awards For Excellence dinner. The dinner was held on Oct…. Read the full press release