Category Archives: Travel Management

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Appoints Austin Watkins as Director of Marketing

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Four Seasons veteran welcomed to the team in Singapore. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A seasoned marketing veteran who joinedFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 2003 at the former Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach, Austin Watkins is the newly appointed Director of Marketing at Four SeasonsHotel Singapore. Prior to his recent arrival in Singapore, Watkins was atFour Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, where… Read the full news article

Passenger numbers at Gatwick up by 0.2% in December

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2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 2,280,000 passengers flew through Gatwick in December – 5,600 more than the prior year December 2012 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Jan-12 Jan-11 Growth Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Total terminal passengers (000s) 2,280.4 2,274.8 0.2 34,211.2 33,652.3 1.7 Market Analysis: UK + Channel Islands 294.7 290.9… Read the full news article

Pennsylvania Adds Exclusive Slinky® Component to Groundhog Day Foursquare Partnership

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Unlocked Badge at Gobblers Knob Results in Toy Giveaway Harrisburg, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pennsylvania Tourism Office announced today the continuation of its partnership with location-based social media platform Foursquare for Groundhog Day 2013 with a custom badge available to Groundhog fans worldwide. New for 2013, Foursquare users who check in at Gobbler’s Knob will… Read the full news article

Centara Maldives launches next generation leadership programme

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2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has launched a programme to groom Maldivians for hotel and resort management, providing training in Thailand and Switzerland to selected personnel who will continue to receive full pay and benefits during their studies. The programme is operated by Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand, who… Read the full news article

Upswing in Cargo Brightens Cautious Demand Outlook

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Geneva, 2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for November 2012 which showed an improvement in both passenger and air freight demand. Air travel was 4.6% higher compared to November 2011, up on the October result of 2.9%. Air freight volumes edged up 1.6% over the same period after declining 2.6%… Read the full news article

Horizon Air Pilots Ratify Six-Year Contract

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SEATTLE, 2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Horizon Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today that the carrier’s 610 pilots ratified an agreement to extend the current contract for three years, creating a new six-year pact. Among pilots who voted, 77 percent approved ratification. “The fact that the extension was achieved three years before the… Read the full news article

In line with asset-light strategy, Rezidor converts two leases in Sweden to franchise agreements

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In line with asset-light strategy, Rezidor converts two leases in Sweden to franchise agreements

2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the conversion of two lease agreements, the Park Inn by Radisson Malmö and the Park Inn by Radisson Hammarby Sjöstad, in Sweden to franchise agreements. Combined, the two hotels comprise more than 400 rooms and will remain under the Park Inn by Radisson brand. Ligula Hospitality… Read the full news article

Foreign Exchange Earnings from Tourism shows an Increase of 21.8 Percent During 2012 Foreign Tourist Arrivals also Goes up by 5.4 Percent During the Year

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2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from Tourism during the year 2012 showed an increase of 21.8% as compared to FEEs of 2011. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in the country also registered an increase of 5.4% during the year 2012 as compared to FTAs of 2011. The following are the important highlights regarding FTAs… Read the full news article

Estonian Air and the Pilots Trade Association signed a Collective Agreement

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2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air and Estonian Pilots Trade Association (ELA) signed a Collective Agreement which has been confirmed by the Supervisory Board of Estonian Air which had its regular meeting today. The Collective Agreement is valid up till 31 January 2014. “The company has signed the Collective Agreement with ELA and from now on… Read the full news article

Franck Riboud has stepped down from the Accor Board of Directors

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2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor has announced that Franck Riboud stepped down from the Company’s Board of Directors effective December 31, 2012. His decision was in line with the recommendation limiting the number of directorships that should be held by an executive director in accordance with good corporate governance practice. Mr. Riboud was first elected to Accor’s Supervisory… Read the full news article

More Benefits For Singapore Airlines And SilkAir Customers Transiting At Changi Airport

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2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With Changi Airport Group) –  Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers transiting in Singapore have more to look forward to with the enhancement of the recently introduced Changi Transit Programme. For a limited period from now until 30 June 2013, eligible customers will receive $40 worth of Changi Dollar Vouchers (CDVs) per ticket –… Read the full news article

Marriott Hotels & Resorts and GOOD Worldwide Announce Contest to Make an Entrepreneur’s Dreams Come True

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Marriott Hotels & Resorts and GOOD Worldwide Announce Contest to Make an Entrepreneur's Dreams Come True

2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and GOOD Worldwide, a leading community-driven platform, are announcing the Work and Play in L.A. GOOD Maker Challenge. It is an opportunity for a winning entrepreneur to learn from experts and transform a great idea into a viable business venture. Now… Read the full news article

Un millón de plazas desde 39 euros por trayecto

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Un millón de plazas desde 39 euros por trayecto

Vuelos nacionales desde 39 euros por trayecto; Europa desde 59 y América desde 209 euros. Los viajes deben iniciarse entre el 20 de enero y el 20 de junio de 2013. Doble puntuación Iberia Plus si los billetes se adquieren en iberia.com. Madrid, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de lanzar al mercado un millón de plazas ajustando… Read the full news article

Change in leadership at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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New routes, new agreements, new airline and new CEO ahead in 2013 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vantage Airports UK, the company that owns Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA), today announced a change in leadership at JLA. Outgoing CEO, Craig Richmond, will leave the post on 1st March 2013 to take up a senior position within the… Read the full news article

Copa Airlines Signs New Global Full Content Distribution Agreement with Travelport

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Atlanta, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, today announces details of a new global full content agreement with Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. The new multi-year agreement secures access to the airline’s full range of published fares and inventory for… Read the full news article

SAINT LOUIS ZOO WILL HOLD A JOB FAIR ON JAN. 19

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2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Saint Louis Zoo will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in The Living World at the North Entrance for those interested in part-time spring, summer and fall employment at the Zoo. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented people are needed for seasonal positions including… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair offer great deals for frequent travellers with ‘Premium Bundle Fares’

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2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has joined together with sister airline Dragonair to launch the “Premium Bundle Fares” promotion in Hong Kong. The new promotion, which kicks off today, is open for bookings until 23 January 2013. The travel period is from 7 January to 15 July 2013. The campaign is part of the… Read the full news article

Wolfgang Prock-Schauer to be the new CEO at airberlin

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2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of 7th January 2013, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, 56, will take over the post of Chief Executive Officer of Air Berlin PLC from Hartmut Mehdorn, who has been in the position on a transitional basis since 1st September 2011. At the same time Prock-Schauer will become an Executive Director on the Board of… Read the full news article

&BEYOND TRANSLOCATES SIX RHINO FROM PHINDA TO BOTSWANA

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2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first ever private game reserve donation of rhino, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has earmarked six white rhino to be translocated from &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa to Botswana’s Okavango Delta in January 2013. Facilitated in partnership with RHINO FORCE, this conservation coup has been generously funded by lead sponsor, Motorite… Read the full news article

The planned strike of Estonian Air pilots on Monday does not take place, all Estonian Air flights to be operated according to the schedule

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2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to the Estonian Pilots Trade Association’s announcement today the planned strike on Monday, 7 January will not take place. All Estonian Air flights will be operated according to the schedule and customers have no reason to worry about their travel plans. On Saturday, after constructive negotiations lasted for several days, Estonian… Read the full news article

Civil Aviation Authority, Holidaymakers warned as travel industry gears up for busiest day of the year

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2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As travel companies gear up for their busiest day of the year today (Monday 7 January), hundreds of thousands of people booking summer getaways have been warned not to risk being left out of pocket by buying an unprotected air holiday. With the Christmas decorations packed away and memories of a rain-soaked… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Express® Princeton Southeast Opens Just Minutes from Princeton University

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New Hotel Conveniently Located Between New York City and Philadelphia ATLANTA – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, announces the recent opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast, formerly part of the Wyndham Princeton, is conveniently located minutes from downtown… Read the full news article

EVA Air, Planned outage for partial Online Service

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2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scheduled system maintenance activities will take place on Jan. 14th, 2013 from 16:30 until 18:00 GMT. During this period of time, Timetable, Online Reservation, Booking Inquiry, Meal Order, Seat Selection, Online Check-in and Duty Free Pre-Order will be suspended for approximately 1.5 hours. And some system interruptions might be experienced when accessing… Read the full news article

JAL Group 2013 New Year Vacation Period Traffic Results

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TOKYO,  2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group carried a total of 404,681 passengers on its international flights and 1,499,986 passengers domestically during the 17 day New Year vacation period in Japan between December 21, 2012 and January 6, 2013. Passenger count on JAL’s international routes went up 4.1% versus the same period last year, against a… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Appoints Jan-Peer Lehfeldt as General Manager of New Sundara Restaurant

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Beachfront restaurant features casual eclectic fare by day, and sophisticated dining by night. Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay announces the appointment of Jan-Peer Lehfeldt as General Manager of Sundara Restaurant, the new beachfront showpiece that is making waves across Bali.Jan-Peer was born in Hamburg, Germany, where… Read the full news article

Travel Industry Creates 81,000 Jobs in 2012

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Washington, D.C. – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Labor Department report on December 2012 employment numbers: “After consistently adding jobs during the prior 12 months, travel industry employment edged down in December, falling by 2,900 jobs. However, one month… Read the full news article

Your Vermont Tourism Team Road-Show

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Organized by The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing 2013-01-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vermont Tourism Bounces Back: Hear the latest research on where travelers are going in-state and what they are spending with comprehensive comparisons of 2011 and 2009 visitors analysis. Maximize, Partner, Promote: Vermont Tourism and Marketing staff will highlight opportunities in their areas of expertise, ranging from… Read the full news article

SFO Announces Series of Temporary Runway Closures in 2013 for Construction Work

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Mostly Weekend Closures to Accomplish Federally-Mandated Runway Safety Area SAN FRANCISCO — 2013-01-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a series of temporary runway closures for 2013 to accomplish construction activity for federally-mandated Runway Safety Areas. These closures will primarily consist of weekend closures of either Runway 28L or 28R, which are the primary… Read the full news article

Marriott Recognizes Leading Select-Service and Extended-Stay Owners and Franchisees

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2013-01-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eight companies recognized with Marriott’s most prestigious award, the Partnership Circle; Five companies honored with the Horizon Award. Partnership Circle Award Winners. Pictured: back row, L to R: Jonathan Bogatay, The North Central Group; David Lenz, The North Central Group; David Cocco, Kratsa Properties; Bill Kratsa, Kratsa Properties; Aimee Fyke, Tharaldson Hospitality… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh East – Munhall Opens in the Heart of Exclusive Waterfront Shopping District

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New Hotel Just Seven Miles from Downtown Pittsburgh ATLANTA – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, announces the recent opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Pittsburgh East – Munhall, conveniently located near the banks of Monongahela River and the area’s upscale… Read the full news article