OFFERS AER LINGUS FULLY CREWED AIRCRAFT FOR 19th NOV PENSION STRIKE 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (30 Oct) reiterated its offer to provide Aer Lingus with as many short-haul aircraft (at market rates) as required to enable it to continue to fly without any disruptions during threatened strike action on Monday 19th… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Management
Kane Pirie, CEO of Travel Republic, Steps Down from ABTA Board
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – The Travel Association today announced that Kane Pirie, CEO of Travel Republic, has stepped down from the ABTA Board of Directors. Kane joined the ABTA Board in October 2010 as an appointed (non-elected) Director. John McEwan, ABTA Chairman, said: “Kane has been a highly effective and well respected member of… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Maldives Undertakes Benchmarking of Environmental Performance
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an important milestone, the environmental performance of Dusit Thani Maldives has been recognised by EarthCheck; the travel and tourism industry’s leading environmental management, benchmarking and certification company. EarthCheck operates the world’s most scientifically rigorous benchmarking program and measures key indicators such as energy and water consumption, total waste production, and community… Read the full press release
Porter Airlines celebrating 6th birthday
TORONTO, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —The party is on at Porter Airlines to celebrate six years of flying. It has been that long since two aircraft simultaneously departed between Ottawa and Toronto, the company’s first route. With a home base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Porter’s six years have helped redefine what customers expect of an… Read the full press release
Art Taipei 2012 – Entrance is free to EVA Air passengers holding a boarding pass
ART TAIPEI 2012 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking place at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 in the Xinyi District, Art Taipei brings together 150 galleries from around the world. In Addition to browsing and purchasing art, collectors may attend workshops, talks and other related events. Entrance is free to EVA Air passengers holding a boarding… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn Opens in Morgan Hill
107-room property brings Hamptonality to California MORGAN HILL, Calif. – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 107-room Hampton Inn Morgan Hill located at 16115 Condit Road. “Hampton combines quality,… Read the full press release
Enotel Affiliates its Five-Star Resort with RCI
The Portuguese hotel group enters timeshare market by joining the leader in vacation exchange Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enotel has signed an affiliation agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. Enotel, one of Portugal’s leading hotel brands, has recently joined the timeshare mixed-use market with its Madeira-based resort, Enotel Lido Resort… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International reaches a global agreement with the environmental management system EarthCheck
• In the past decade, the hotel company has recorded savings of €1.3 million in energy costs and 500 million litres of water thanks to the EarthCheck system Palma de Mallorca, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, has extended its partnership with EarthCheck, one of the most important Sustainable Tourism certification programmes… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways to convert its Boeing 737-300 Passenger Jets into Freighters
The aircraft will complement the Boeing 747-400 Safari Connection Freighter NAIROBI, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has announced that it will convert four of its Boeing B737-300 passenger jets into freighters as it ramps up its cargo unit to meet surging cargo transportation demand across Africa and beyond. The first two of these aircraft are… Read the full press release
KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY RECEIVES HOSPITALITY HERITAGE AWARD
Washington, D.C., 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) presented members of the Kemmons Wilson family with the Hospitality Heritage Award on October 23, in Orlando. Considered one of the lodging industry’s most prestigious honors, the award acknowledges the family’s remarkable leadership and commitment to the hospitality industry and their community… Read the full press release
Malaysia Airlines entrará a formar parte de oneworld el próximo 1 de febrero
Su incorporación permitirá ampliar la red de la alianza en el Sudeste asiático con 14 nuevos destinos y un país más. Madrid, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines se convertirá en miembro de pleno derecho de oneworld a partir del 1 de febrero de 2013. La incorporación de Malaysia Airlines permitirá ampliar de forma sustancial la red de la alianza… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Third Quarter Results
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — “We are pleased to note the continued growth of passengers and revenues throughout the quarter.” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA). “Critical to our revenue diversification strategies, the third quarter included the announcement of important airport campus developments, continuing our contribution to community by leveraging assets… Read the full press release
Zurich Airport, important news about the winter timetable
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — When the clocks change on Sunday 28 October 2012, the winter timetable at Zurich Airport will also go into effect and be valid until 30 March 2013. There are several new developments in the airport’s attractive route network. Swiss International Air Lines (LX) From 29 November 2012 to 5 May 2013 SWISS… Read the full press release
Leading Mexican tourism companies and associations commit to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics
Madrid, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fourteen of Mexico’s major tourism companies and associations have signed commitments to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, joining the growing number of private sector players that have pledged to promote and implement the values of responsible and sustainable tourism as championed by the Code (Campeche, Mexico, 24-25 October). The… Read the full press release
China market was Canada’s star performer in 2011
CTC’s latest Global Tourism Watch report examines the trends, motivations and barriers to Canada travel around the world. 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The long-haul travel market was buffeted by many different factors in 2011. Political unrest in North Africa and the Middle East, the Tōhuku earthquake and tsunami in Japan combined with continuing economic troubles, exchange… Read the full press release
Travelport Appoints New Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Asia-Pacific
Seasoned business leader Patrick Andres to spearhead commercial operations in the region Langley, UK and Singapore, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the appointment of seasoned travel and hospitality industry leader Patrick Andres as its new Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region. Andres… Read the full press release
Malaysia Airlines to join oneworld on 1 February 2013
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines will become a full member of oneworld® with effect from Friday 1 February 2013, adding one of commercial aviation’s most frequent award winners to the world’s leading quality airline alliance. The national airline of Malaysia received clearance to board oneworld after successfully completing a thorough review of its readiness conducted by Qantas, which is sponsoring its… Read the full press release
THE RESORT AT PAWS UP APPOINTS STEPHEN BEAUMONT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Greenough, Montana, 2012-10-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stephen Beaumont, a 35-year veteran of the hospitality industry has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of The Resort at Paws Up, Montana’s premier luxury ranch resort. Situated on 37,000 acres of Montana wilderness, Paws Up is known for its abundance of outdoor adventures, gourmet culinary experiences and unique accommodations… Read the full press release
Philadelphia Welcomes Lori Andrews, Leading Expert On Fast-Changing Landscapes Of Health, Law And Social Media
Philadelphia, PA, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Congress, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau(PCVB), will host an invitation-only event to connect life sciences and hospitality professionals with guest speaker Lori Andrews, JD, a professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law and director of the Institute for Science, Law and Technology…. Read the full press release
Global Diversity Specialist Nicole Johnson-Reece To Join Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau As Executive Director, Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a nationwide search, the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB) today announced Nicole Johnson-Reece as the new executive director of the Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), a division of the PCVB responsible for increasing Philadelphia’s share of the multicultural meetings, conventions and tourism markets. “Nicole possesses stellar leadership… Read the full press release
FirstGroup’s Shared Services Achieves Investors In People Bronze Status
2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Staff at First Shared Services (FSS), the financial processing centre for Aberdeen based FirstGroup, were celebrating this month. Not only were they re-accredited with the celebrated Investors in People (IIP) status, but they were also awarded the IIP Bronze standard. FSS Controller Richard Emslie said: “We firmly believe that our people are… Read the full press release
DoubleTree by Hilton and the New Tropicana Las Vegas Announce Strategic Partnership
Agreement Puts Hilton Worldwide Back on the Vegas Strip for the First Time in Almost 14 Years MCLEAN, Va., LAS VEGAS – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s fastest growing full-service brand, and the New Tropicana Las Vegas today announced a strategic franchise agreement that marks the return of Hilton Worldwide to the… Read the full press release
Aerolíneas Argentinas launched a new flight simulator for the training of its pilots
After 20 years the Airline recovers the ability to train its pilots in their Country 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolineas Argentinas launched a second FFS (Full Flight Simulator) at its training centre in the industrial sector of Ezeiza. It is an FFS level “D” certified by the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC), for training and teaching… Read the full press release
Hilton Naples Appoints Courtney Strong As Corporate Account Sales & Catering Manager
NAPLES, Fla. – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples today announced the appointment of Courtney Strong as corporate account sales & catering manager. Clark Hill, general manager, Hilton Naples, said, “Hilton Naples is fortunate that Courtney Strong will be assisting clients with their banquets, catering, and meetings needs. Ms. Strong exemplifies the Hilton Brand Promise by… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide And Silverbirch Announce Partnership To Expand Presence In Canada With Three-Hotel Deal
Agreement includes first Home2 Suites by Hilton outside of the U.S. and two DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Edmonton and Regina MCLEAN, Va. and EDMONTON, AB – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement with SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts to build one new hotel and rebrand two additional hotels, including the first Home2 Suites… Read the full press release
ABTA Statement on Bowen Travel
2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA is aware of reports that coach operator Bowen Travel Group has applied to go into administration. Bowen Travel is a part of independent travel agents group Hays Travel, and a member of ABTA and the Confederation of Passenger Transport (with whom it is fully bonded). The company sells holidays on behalf… Read the full press release
Key management personnel changes at SWISS
SWISS has announced some important changes within its Commercial Division in both personnel and organizational terms. Markus Binkert, who is currently Head of Marketing, will succeed the long-serving Rudolf Schumacher as Head of Sales & Marketing Switzerland. The present Sales & Marketing Europe and Sales & Marketing Intercontinental departments will be merged under the leadership… Read the full press release
IHG Announces Growth and Investment in the Caribbean
Commitment by IHG and owners drives multi-brand expansion and renovations ATLANTA – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading, global hotel companies, today announced renovation plans for upscale and resort properties in key Caribbean markets, alongside recent additions to the region’s existing hotels. Owner and franchisee community continues to demonstrate confidence… Read the full press release
Launch of Edition 2 of the European ATM Master Plan at EUROCONTROL
Brussels, Belgium – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new and totally updated electronic version of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan was launched yesterday at EUROCONTROL. For the first time, all stakeholders will be able to access the content of the Plan in an interactive and dynamic manner, and visualise it in the context of… Read the full press release
Todd F. Temperly Appointed General Manager Of The Marquette
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Todd F. Temperly as general manager of The Marquette. Temperly will oversee the day-to-day operations of this full-service Minneapolis hotel and will report directly to Hilton Worldwide Area Vice President, Thomas Loughlin. “Todd’s long-standing career with Hilton Worldwide and his experience in… Read the full press release