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
Category Archives: Travel Management
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
TRANSASIA AIRWAYS’ CHAIRMAN NAMED AS 2013 EISENHOWER FELLOW
Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr Vincent M. Lin, Chairman of TransAsia Airways, was named one of 2013 Eisenhower Fellows by Eisenhower Fellowships. He is among 22 other outstanding winners around the world to receive this honor. Eisenhower Fellowships engage mid-career (age 32-45) professionals from around the world with 5-10 years of leadership experience to enhance their leadership… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International earns €36.7 million up to September after a third quarter with RevPAR growth in all Divisions
• EBITDA reaches €184.2 million, 4,3% more than in 2011 • The company increases global RevPAR by 8% in the first 9 months • Operating Profits generated outside Spain expected to be above 80% at year end • Strong international growth continues, with 11,000 new rooms to be added (14% of the current portfolio) Palma… Read the full press release
Nevada’s American Indian culture takes center stage in November
Explore American Indian culture, from creation stories to modern-day life, this November in Nevada 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The state is home to three major American Indian tribes — Washoe, Paiute and Western Shoshone — all with rich and nuanced histories and traditions to share. Recognizing the contributions of American Indians, Gov. Brian Sandoval has proclaimed… Read the full press release
Nebraska, Applications being accepted for 2013 Passport program
Apply to participate in 2013 Nebraska Passport program LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Passport Program. For those unfamiliar with the program, travelers are encouraged to visit attractions across the state, collect stamps at participating stops and earn prizes. Last year, 80 stops were broken into 10 special-interest… Read the full press release
Skytrax amend website wording, but are recognised for rigorous authentication process applied to processing and checking of user reviews
London, UK, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — After complaints to an advertising regulator by a self-appointed critic of review sites, Skytrax were requested to change some review website wording. The ASA requested change of trusted and genuine wording for user reviews. This was due to our data privacy policy, by which a user’s personal e-mail details are deleted… Read the full press release
Travelport launches mobile app for MEA agents
Dubai, United Arab Emirates,2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel agents in the Middle East and Africa will now be able to manage their bookings on the move, as Travelport has announced the roll-out of its mobile GDS application, Travelport Mobile Agent. The app, available to download from the App Store, will enable Travelport-connected agents to gain full… Read the full press release
Ryanair Checks In To Amscreen’s Low Cost Audience Delivery
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two of the UK and Ireland’s best known entrepreneurs, Lord Sugar and Michael O’Leary, have joined forces on an innovative new advertising deal, which was announced today. The agreement, which was brokered personally between the pair, will see O’Leary’s Ryanair become the first global partner of Sugar’s Amscreen, the UK’s largest Digital… Read the full press release
Autograph Collection Debuts in Asia Pacific with Opening of The Stones Legian, Bali
Marriott International’s Portfolio of Independent Hotels Expected to Include Nearly 40 Properties by Year End 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s (NYSE: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, continues its global growth with the opening of its first property in Asia Pacific. Newly opened, The Stones Legian, Bali, in Indonesia, represents the debut of… Read the full press release
INFRABEL et la SNCB unifient leurs outils de gestion du trafic ferroviaire
Le « Top Account Meeting », organe réunissant quatre fois par an les Comités de Direction d’Infrabel et de la SNCB, a décidé de rassembler le « Traffic Control » et le « RDV ». Cette décision, aboutissement positif de plusieurs mois d’études et de travaux, constitue une étape importante pour améliorer la coordination entre… Read the full press release
GCAS Voted Unanimously to Chair the TRAINAIR PLUS Committee Worldwide
The region’s leading aviation training hub to lead the development of a programme in an initiative to unify aviation training standards globally Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), was unanimously elected to chair the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s… Read the full press release
TravelClick Hosts Complimentary Webinar on Q3 2012 Hotel Industry trends
Leveraging Key Revenue Metrics and Driving Hotel Profitability Best Practices and Effective Measurement NEW YORK – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, will present three complimentary webinars on November 28th and 29th to review third quarter 2012 hotel performance results and trends. Findings will be presented by TravelClick executives… Read the full press release
CTC – Competitive intelligence: international tourism marketers vie for podium places
Sports stars and events are among the latest aces in the hole being played in the global marketplace 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — No quarter is spared in the race for traveller attentions. CTC News is your trusty umpire in sifting through the latest jostling for position by international travel big-hitters. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s colleagues,… Read the full press release
LATEST ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
Los Angeles, California – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The latest issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx. The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments. This issue features news on the LAX FlyAway bus service at Union Station and Van Nuys now offering… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport honored with 2012 “Airports Going Green” Award
SFO recognized for Employee Wellness Program SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored with the 2012 “Airports Going Green” Award for their Employee Wellness Program. At an event hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation, SFO was recognized for its comprehensive focus on employee health. “We are honored to… Read the full press release
FIRST LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICER RECEIVES CERTIFICATION AS MASTER INSTRUCTOR FROM CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
Los Angeles, California – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Airport Police Officer John Youngblood, a 12-year veteran assigned to the Training Unit during the last three years, has been certified as a Master Instructor by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). He is the first Los Angeles World Airports police officer to successfully… Read the full press release
APPOINTMENT – JEAN-CHRISTOPHE LALANNE APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AIR FRANCE AND AIR FRANCE-KLM GROUP
2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On October 1 2012, Jean-Christophe Lalanne took over from Edouard Odier as Executive Vice President Information Systems Air France and Air France-KLM. In this capacity he becomes a member of the Air France-KLM Group Executive Committee. Edouard Odier is appointed advisor to the Air France Chief Executive Officer, in charge of drafting… Read the full press release
Bangkok Airways and Japan Airlines Start Codeshare and Mileage Tie-up
TOKYO, 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Bangkok Airways (PG) today announced the commencement of their codeshare agreement on select flights between three airports in Japan and Bangkok operated by JAL, as well as between Bangkok and four points within the region on PG, effective from November 15, 2012. The new partnership will enable customers of both Japan Airlines and… Read the full press release
agoda.com lights up Thailand with fabulous Loy Kratong deals
2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is helping travelers find great deals during Loy Kratong, Thailand’s most romantic and beautiful festival. Falling on the night of the 12th full moon – which this year is November 28th – it’s a tradition that dates back… Read the full press release
One Billion Tourists: One billion Opportunities – new UNWTO campaign calls on one billion tourists to make their actions count
Madrid,2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Small changes in travel behavior can contribute to positive change throughout the world. With one billion tourists traveling the world in a single year in 2012, transforming these one billion tourists into one billion opportunities is at the heart of the online campaign launched by UNWTO to celebrate this historic milestone. Recalling… Read the full press release
PATA and Travel Industry Criticize UK APD at the House of Commons
LONDON, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) held a politicians’ and travel industry leaders’ dinner in the House of Commons in London, November 5. The aim was to draw attention to unfair taxation and ill thought-out schemes that are hurting the travel industry, especially UK outbound travel to longhaul destinations. The main… Read the full press release
IATA Successfully Developing MENA Aviation
Algiers – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined five areas in which opportunities exist to further develop aviation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to benefit the region’s economies. “MENA is a growing force in aviation. For example, over the last decade, the Middle East share of global international… Read the full press release
Chicago Hosts Fifth Annual Airports Going Green Conference
CHICAGO, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future of airport sustainability, aviation biofuels, green concessions, “net zero” energy strategies, as well as FAA reauthorization and sustainability mandates, are among the key topics of discussion at the Airports Going Green conference hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in Chicago. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed the conference attendees… Read the full press release
LOT Polish Airlines obtained financing for purchase of Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Warsaw,2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at the Polish Embassy in Washington Marcin Piróg, CEO of LOT Polish Airlines, Fred Hochberg, Chairman & President of Export-Import Bank of the United States and Jon Byron, Vice-President of Apple Bank for Savings signed the agreement for financing of the first of five Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, covered by the… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Announces Opening of DoubleTree by Hilton in Merida, Mexico’s Yucatan Capital
Former Mansion Welcomes Guests to Historic Experience MCLEAN, Va. and MERIDA, Mexico – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of a DoubleTree by Hilton in Merida – the largest city and capital of Mexico’s state of Yucatan. Built around an early 20th century mansion, the four-story DoubleTree by Hilton Merida welcomes guests… Read the full press release
Travelport and Alitalia agree merchandising distribution
Italian carrier to distribute seats, bags, lounge access, insurance… Langley, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Alitalia, Compagnia Aerea Italiana, today announce the implementation of a new agreement for the distribution of ancillary services to Travelport-connected agencies in Italy and worldwide. Fulfilled seamlessly via an electronic miscellaneous document… Read the full press release