Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa initiated commercial service Monday of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental along the airline’s Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) route. Flight LH456 departed Frankfurt touched down at LAX at 1:15 p.m. The City of Angels is just the second destination in the U.S. and fourth in the world designated for… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Management
Brussels Airport: decrease in passenger numbers compensated by long haul traffic
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: decrease in passenger numbers compensated by long haul traffic Passengers In November Brussels Airport welcomed 1,351,000 passengers, down 1.9% on the corresponding period last year. This decrease is largely due to a general decline in the economy. Contrary to the overall slightly downward trend we notice a steady general increase… Read the full press release
SAS Group Year-end Report January-October 2012
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Positive income before tax and nonrecurring items – New aggressive plan launched – First decisive step implemented · The measures launched at the beginning of the year are now making an impact – MSEK 23 in income before tax and nonrecurring items for January-October 2012 – Passenger revenue up 5.6% (currency-adjusted for… Read the full press release
Agoda.com and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partner to offer KrisFlyer miles
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is partnering with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer to bring even greater rewards to its frequent flyer members when they book hotels with Agoda.com. Founded in 1972, Singapore Airlines is a multi-award winning airline in the global air travel market,… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings, Big Wake-Up Call for Car Sharing and Urban Mobility
Enterprise Sustainability Blog: Independent research challenges “romanticized view of collaborative consumption” ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A recent independent study, as reported in ScienceDaily.com, confirms affordability and convenience are the primary factors for customers’ participation in car-sharing programs. The study – “Access Based Consumption: The Case for Car Sharing” by Northeastern University’s Fleura Bardhi and… Read the full press release
U.S.Travel Exports Edge Down Slightly in October; Remain Strong Overall for 2012
Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-12 — /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 October 2012 international trade: “Overall U.S. exports fell $6.8 billion in October while imports fell $4.9 billion, resulting in the trade deficit edging up slightly to $42.2… Read the full press release
Swissport appoints VP Corporate Communications & Marketing
Zurich, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sabine Meinitz as Vice President for Corporate Communications and Marketing, with effect from 10th December 2012. Sabine has many years of experience in senior communications and marketing roles at international companies… Read the full press release
Nieuwe vergaderzalen voor Hilton Rotterdam
Hilton Rotterdam voltooit tweede fase renovatie ROTTERDAM – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Rotterdam sluit de tweede fase van de grootscheepse verbouwing af met de oplevering van zeven nieuwe vergaderzalen, die geschikt zijn voor 10 tot 350 personen. In combinatie met elkaar kunnen er nu evenementen voor maximaal 1400 personen tegelijkertijd worden georganiseerd. De “state of… Read the full press release
CAA, Leading aviation figures call for radical improvements to UK airspace to increase capacity and efficiency, and reduce environmental impacts
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Proposals to enhance the UK’s airspace system, through the Future Airspace Strategy (FAS), that will increase airspace capacity, improve flight efficiency, and reduce aviation’s environmental impact were discussed today at a London conference organised by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Airspace is a key part of the UK’s transport infrastructure and… Read the full press release
Korean Air and Amadeus sign global full content agreement
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air and Amadeus sign global full content agreementAmadeus travel agencies worldwide will benefit from the highest level of access to Korean Air’s services and content Bangkok, Thailand, 11 December, 2012: Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, have signed a full… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Amman Wins Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award
#4 in the Middle East, #1 in Jordan Amman, Jordan – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has been honoured in theCondé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, as the #4 Top Hotel in the Middle East, and #1 in Jordan. It is an honour to be included in this prestigious list with a reader satisfaction rating of 88.4 out of… Read the full press release
From Making Beds to Making Money: Marriott Offers Unprecedented Access to CNBC
“Hotel: Behind Closed Doors” Premieres Wednesday, December 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT BETHESDA, MD – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Have you ever wondered what goes into operating a global hotel empire spanning more than 70 countries, nearly 3,800 properties, 645,000 rooms and 18 brands, ranging from Marriott Hotels & Resorts to Courtyard to The Ritz-Carlton? On… Read the full press release
Hawaii Residents Invited to Vote for Their Favorite Design in Paint the Plane Contest
HONOLULU — 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting today, Hawaii residents are invited to vote for their favorite design that best represents the unique culture of the Aloha State in Alaska Airlines’ “Paint the Plane” contest. The public can visit www.alaskaair.com/hawaii until Dec. 18 to cast their vote, which will help Alaska Airlines determine the winner of the statewide… Read the full press release
Heathrow confirms Terminal 2 airline occupancy
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Airport today announced that the new Terminal 2 will be home to STAR Alliance and Aer Lingus flights as well as Virgin Atlantic’s domestic routes when it opens in 2014. The new Terminal 2 will give Heathrow the best passenger facilities of any major hub in Europe. 75% of passengers at… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Eindhoven Base (No 52)
31 ROUTES (4 NEW ROUTES) & 1.7m PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2ND DUTCH BASE 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (11 Dec) announced it would open its 52nd base (2nd Dutch base) at Eindhoven in April 2013 with one based aircraft as it invests over $70 million at Eindhoven Airport. Ryanair… Read the full press release
Accor launches its international women’s network: Women at Accor Generation
Accor aims to account with 50% women hotel managers worldwide, with an intermediary target of 35% by 2015 Paris, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced the international launch of its women’s network: Women at Accor Generation (WAAG). WAAG’s aim is to fight against stereotypes and help Accor reach its gender… Read the full press release
STATE-OF-THE-ART QATAR EXECUTIVE JET ON SHOW IN DUBAI
Airline’s luxury Jet To Feature At Premier Middle East Business Aviation Air Show Aviation Leaders Converge At One Of Industry’s Most Prestigious Events Dubai, UAE – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways’ luxury jet arm Qatar Executive will have a leading presence at one of the year’s most prestigious air shows this week. Qatar Executive’s state-of-the-art… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific welcomes union decision not to strike over the Christmas and New Year period
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today welcomed the announcement by the Flight Attendants Union (FAU) not to stage a strike during the peak travel period over Christmas and New Year. Chief Executive John Slosar said, “This is good news for our passengers, for all Cathay Pacific staff and for the Hong Kong travelling public.”… Read the full press release
City of Chicago, Theater And Dance Take Center Stage
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Provides Companies with More Opportunities to Perform 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce a new, streamlined process, making it more accessible for Chicago’s theater and dance companies to take advantage of performance space and opportunity to workshop… Read the full press release
Летище София, Двоен ръст на пътуващите по вътрешни линии през ноември
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Летище София, Двоен ръст на пътуващите по вътрешни линии през ноември Пътници Двоен ръст на пътуващите по вътрешни линии отчита Летище София през ноември. До Варна и Бургас са летели 12 517 пасажери, спрямо 5 985 за същия месец през миналата година. Над 218 000 са пътувалите по редовни международни линии. С… Read the full press release
Mats Jacobsson becomes new Senior Vice President Distribution for airberlin
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — As per 1 January 2013 Mats Jacobsson (49) will assume the position of Senior Vice President Distribution. In his new role he will be reporting to Paul Gregorowitsch, CCO airberlin. His new responsibilities will include the airberlin group’s service centers, customer service as well as the overall distribution channel strategy. He is… Read the full press release
MMPRC, ‘Sunnyside in Frames’ photography competition deadline extended
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) extends the deadline of ‘Sunny Side in Frames’ photo competition until 25 June 2013 before 1430hrs. The main purpose of extending the time limit is to allow more photographers to join the competition and to allow them to pool of new destination pictures. This is… Read the full press release
VISITENGLAND ANNOUNCES NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE ACCESSIBLE TOURISM
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland today unveiled plans for a national marketing campaign to promote accessible tourism in England next year. The national tourist board will work with five destinations to develop exciting itineraries with top class accommodation and attractions that provide a warm welcome for all visitors including those with access needs. The campaign, a… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s Future Secure At Brussels Charleroi – No Moves To Zaventem
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline today (11 Dec) rejected recent speculation emanating from the Belgian Government and/or Brussels Airlines that there was some prospect that Ryanair would move to Brussels Zaventem when Brussels Airlines disappears due to its catastrophic losses. Ryanair has rejected this idle speculation and confirmed its commitment to its base… Read the full press release
Qatar welcomes the world at EIBTM, Barcelona
Qatar, Doha, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the global meeting and events exhibition, EIBTM (Exhibition for the Incentive Business Travel and Meetings), Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will be participating in the 25th anniversary of the event at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, from the 27th till the 29th of November 2012. Hosted by… Read the full press release
Aberdeen Airport, High five as passenger growth continues
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen Airport enjoyed a near 5% growth in passenger numbers last month, with both domestic and international traffic posting strong growth. Latest figures show the number of passengers using Aberdeen Airport increased by 4.8% in November 2011. Domestic traffic numbers enjoyed the strongest growth, up by 9.1%. International passenger numbers grew by… Read the full press release
Rendezvous Hospitality Group Announces Senior Staff Structure Changes
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) has announced six management changes to strengthen the Australian management team. In making the announcement, Chief Executive Officer, Eric Teng said the changes are the latest step in the Company’s commitment to growth. “We are dedicated to being the hotel group of choice for the discerning traveller for… Read the full press release
Vueling to launch services to two new destinations out of Copenhagen
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In March and June 2013, the Spanish airline will open two new routes out of Copenhagen, to Florence and Malaga, respectively, bringing the number of Vueling routes out of Copenhagen to four. Vueling opened its first two routes out of Copenhagen Airport less than a year ago. Next year, the airline will… Read the full press release
Ryanair Criticises Aer Lingus-Virgin Lease Deal
BELIEVES IT’S ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF AER LINGUS’ COMMERCIAL FAILURE 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (10 Dec) criticised the Board and Management of Aer Lingus for their latest “wet lease” agreement with Virgin Atlantic, which Ryanair believes is yet another example of Aer Lingus’ commercial failure and lack of any independent future. Ryanair… Read the full press release
Heathrow traffic and business commentary November 2012
Record passenger numbers for the month 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — 5.4 million passengers passed through Heathrow in November, a record for the month and up 3.1% on November 2011. Part of the percentage increase was due to the late half term, as well as disruption in November last year. Taking these and other factors in to… Read the full press release