Chevy Chase, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced the expansion of its luxury hotel portfolio in the CIS with the development of the first hotel in Kazakhstan. The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty is owned by a subsidiary of Capital Partners L.L.C. The 145 room hotel is located in the 37 storey Esentai Tower… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Management
A New Chapter For Hilton Surfers Paradise
Hotel Announces New General Manager As David Kelly Departs For China SURFERS PARADISE, QLD, Australia – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Surfers Paradise has officially appointed Chris Partridge to the role of general manager following the announced departure of the hotel’s founding general manager, David Kelly. David will depart the hotel bound for Beijing where he… Read the full press release
IATA, FABs Need to Deliver Results
Brussels – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission, EU member states and Europe’s Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to ensure that Functional Airspace Blocks (FABs) are delivering real results. The call came on the deadline date for European states to set up agreements grouping Europe’s 27 ANSPs… Read the full press release
JAL Starts First Scheduled Nonstop Flight between San Diego and Asia Today
SAN DIEGO, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) celebrated the opening of its seventh gateway in North America with the first ever scheduled nonstop flight between San Diego and Asia today. Flight JL066 -departed Tokyo (Narita) today carrying a full load of passengers on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It landed in San Diego International Airport… Read the full press release
Ryanair To Grow 400,000 Pax & 400 Jobs In Scotland In 2013
6 NEW ROUTES, 1.8M PASSENGERS (1,800 JOBS) AT EDINBURGH 2 NEW ROUTES, 1.4M PASSENGERS (1,400 JOBS) AT PRESTWICK 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (4 Dec) announced significant summer 2013 growth in Scotland, with 38 routes (6 new) at Edinburgh and 27 routes (2 new) at Glasgow Prestwick, which will deliver… Read the full press release
Mitt Romney Rejoins Marriott International Board
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — W. Mitt Romney has rejoined the board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), the company said. Gov. Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee for U.S. president, begins his board term today. J.W. Marriott, Jr., the company’s executive chairman, said, “We are delighted that Gov. Romney has agreed to rejoin our board,… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS TO SERVE SIXTH GATEWAY IN CHINA
Airline Announces Thrice-Weekly Flights To Chengdu In Sichuan Province China Frequency Rises To 41 Services A Week With New Route From Doha Doha, QATAR – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Chengdu – its sixth gateway in the People’s Republic of China, beginning March 19 next year. The… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Treats Deluxe Suite Guests to Exotic and Super Luxury Cars
Offering the style and glamour of Palm Beach in partnership with Lou La Vie Palm Beach, U.S.A. – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — At Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, the Deluxe Oceanfront Two-Bedroom Suites, as close to the beach as one can get with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, just got even better. In partnership with Lou La Vie, a luxury car… Read the full press release
Iberia pone en marcha un nuevo servicio de información al cliente ante incidencias, “Iberia Conecta”
Los clientes podrán registrarse ante la compañía para recibir información de primera mano sobre su vuelo La aerolínea ha decidido adelantar el lanzamiento de este servicio debido a la convocatoria de huelga, y con el objetivo de poder informar mejor y de una forma más ágil y rápida a los clientes. Se trata de la… Read the full press release
Silicon Valley’s Airport Receives Partnership Award from Transportation Security Administration
Team Effort to Protect Nation’s Air Transportation System SAN JOSE – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) was honored with the TSA Partnership Award 2012 at a ceremony in the Transportation Security Administration San Jose Field Office on November 28, 2012. On behalf of SJC staff, Director of Aviation Bill Sherry accepted the award… Read the full press release
Cityjet announce two new routes into Germany – Dresden and Paderborn
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — CityJet, the airline that flies from the heart of London, will launch two new routes this summer into Germany – Dresden and Paderborn from April 2013. Flights to Dresden will commence from 1 April 2013 and services to Paderborn will commence on 22 April 2013. Bookable from today at www.londoncityairport.com fares include all taxes… Read the full press release
Agoda.com makes mobile booking even easier with its app for iPad
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has built on the success of its iPhone app with the release of its brand new iPad app, designed specifically to take advantage of Apple’s groundbreaking portable tablet. Available now for free in the iTunes store, the iPad… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport, Temporary border control for international travel
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In connection with the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to the EU on 10 December 2012, the Norwegian authorities have decided to temporarily reinstate border control for travel within the Schengen area during the period 3 – 12 December 2012. The objective is to ensure public order and domestic security, including preventing… Read the full press release
SAS Group refinances three Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new USD 125 million secured credit facility
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following on from recent announcements concerning steps taken to improve the SAS Group’s financial position, a new USD 125m secured loan facility covering three A330-300 aircraft has been entered into with an East Asia-based Global Insurance Company as sole facility provider-The tranches covering two aircraft have been drawn down as the initial ECA-backed… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn Opens in Iowa City
93-room property brings Hamptonality to Iowa IOWA CITY, Iowa – 2012-12-04 — /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 93-room Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area located at 4 Sturgis Corner Drive…. Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific reiterates position on pay increments in light of Flight Attendant Union action
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways reiterated that the company has already taken into account a wide range of factors when considering the latest salary increments for its staff. These factors include the airline’s business performance, job market conditions in Hong Kong and the economic outlook in the various markets it serves. Cathay Pacific Chief… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Arrives in Tanzania: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Now Open
Serengeti, Tanzania, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a rebrand and an extensive upgrade, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania officially opened its doors today. The Serengeti National Park is considered by many as the best in Africa and is one of Tanzania’s most famous natural wonders. The Lodge is the first Four Seasons in Sub-Saharan Africa and marks the introduction… Read the full press release
Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme enhancing the future of Hong Kong Aviation – 2013 Programme Opens for Application
HONG KONG, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty-four Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme 2012 graduates were honoured at a special event organised by the airline as the programme concluded successfully last Friday. The programme, a major initiative under the Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy, aims to motivate and inspire young Hong Kong people aged 18 to 25 who aspire to… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts To Open Its Second Hotel In Alexandria, Egypt
New Signing Represents 19th Hilton Worldwide Property in Egypt DUBAI, U.A.E and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide is set to further strengthen its presence in Egypt following the signing of a management agreement with Delta for Tourism & Hotels Company to introduce a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property to the city… Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On Minister Varadkar To Reverse Airport, Train And Bus Price Hikes To Stop “The Gathering” Becoming “The Grabbing”
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (3 Dec) called on Minister Leo Varadkar to reverse the recently announced 2013 price increases at the DAA airport monopoly and the Government-controlled CIE train and bus monopolies to prevent visitors coming to Ireland for “The Gathering” in 2013 being ripped-off by the Government-owned, high-priced transport providers. Speaking at an… Read the full press release
PIA and Travelport Sign Full Content Agreement
New content deal to benefit Galileo and Worldspan users across Europe, Middle East and Africa Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced that is has reached a breakthrough Full Content Agreement with Pakistan’s national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The new… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo works to stem global turtle extinction phenomenon
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo works to stem global turtle extinction phenomenon WHAT More than 50 percent of the world’s known turtle species are facing extinction, making the reptiles one of the most endangered groups of animals on the planet. Woodland Park Zoo, in partnership with local and international conservation leaders, is playing an… Read the full press release
VIA Rail Canada publishes its Third Quarter 2012 Results
Montréal, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada’s Board of Directors today released the Corporation’s third quarter 2012 results. Between July and September 2012, VIA Rail’s ridership and revenues were lower than last year for the same period, due partially to challenges faced by the travel industry. However, as a result of stringent cost management measures,… Read the full press release
Accor, Sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a €22m Sale & Management-Back agreement
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its asset management strategy, Accor announces the sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a sale and management-back agreement, for a total value of €22m (€144,000 per room). The hotel will continue to be operated by Accor under a long-term management agreement. The acquisition is carried out jointly by Amundi… Read the full press release
Maritime Bus and VIA Rail Canada Join Forces
Montréal, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new operating partnership between Maritime Bus and VIA Rail Canada will greatly improve service and add options for Maritimes travellers. The two companies will share the existing VIA Rail stations in Halifax, Truro, and Moncton as at December 1st, 2012. This partnership is wonderful news for our customers,” says Mike… Read the full press release
KINGS ISLAND TO BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 SEASON
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island will begin accepting applications December 1 online at visitkingsisland.com to fill more than 4,000 seasonal positions for the 2013 operating season, which begins April 27. A diverse range of job opportunities are available and associates needed in all areas of park operation including admissions, call center, cash control,… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport invests heavily in logistics
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since two years Brussels Airport is implementing a new strategy to play a key role as intercontinental air cargo hub. Compared to other transport sectors, air cargo provides an exceptional added value to our economy. Worldwide cargo development has a growth potential that is much higher than our domestic economic growth rate,… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport, Tenants move into state-of-the-art airport office building
Tenants have moved into their new offices in building 72A at Budapest Airport. The airport operator originally began to renovate the facility for Hungarian national carrier Malév, which planned to move its management and administrative staff here from the city during the summer. In spite of the difficult conditions on the office lease market, Budapest… Read the full press release
airberlin countdown: inaugural Berlin-Chicago flight takes off in 111 days
Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel welcomes the first non-stop flight service to the German capital Flights to the Windy City now already available for booking 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 23rd March 2013, the first airberlin flight from Berlin to Chicago will take place, making airberlin the only airline to connect the two major cities with… Read the full press release
Ryanair Critical Of OFT’s False Claims On Payment Fees
OFT INVITED TO PAY FEES ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS AFTER CAUSING INCREASES 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low fares airline, today (29 Nov) said it was disappointed, but not surprised, by the OFT’s attempt to distance themselves from their anti-consumer rulings, as it invited to pay these increases on the passengers’ behalf. Before the… Read the full press release