Fly From Just £14 On Over 1,000 Routes Across Europe In Jan 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Thur 6 Dec, it will release 100,000 seats across its European network, at prices starting from £14 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in January. These “all… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Management
DUSIT THANI MANILA HOLDS TREE PLANTING
Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its commitment in helping create a greener world, Dusit Thani Manila, an award winning luxury green hotel under the Dusit International Group, recently conducted a Tree Planting activity at the La Mesa Watershed Area in cooperation with ABS- CBN’s Bantay Kalikasan. 120 trees of Kalantas, Narra,… Read the full news article
B&L celebrates topping-out ceremony for new InterCityHotel in Leipzig
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hamburg-based B&L Group celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its most recent hotel project on 5 December 2012 by placing the traditional garland on the completed shell of the InterCityHotel Leipzig, which is scheduled to open in May 2013. Following previous builds in Hamburg and Dresden, this represents the third establishment which B&L… Read the full news article
InterContinental Comes to Queensland: IHG signs first InterContinental Resort in Australia
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has today assumed management of one of Australia’s best-known 5-star resorts, the former Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast. Hotel owner, Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Ltd, reached a commercial agreement with IHG to manage the resort, which was effective midnight, 5 December. Under… Read the full news article
Alexander Schlaubitz to become Head of Marketing at Lufthansa
New marketing head of Passenger Airlines comes from Facebook 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alexander Schlaubitz (47) is to take up the role of Head of Marketing at Lufthansa Passenger Airlines in Frankfurt on 7 January 2013. In this position, he will be responsible for the airlines’ entire marketing activities. Besides classic advertising and brand management, this… Read the full news article
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Joins Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance
WASHINGTON, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners, investors and financial institutions committed to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions across the global property industry, has announced the addition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a new member. “At… Read the full news article
EVA to Fly Taipei – Komatsu Route Daily
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air is adding two flights a week on its Taipei – Komatsu route, increasing frequency from five flights to daily service, starting Dec. 8, 2012. Since launching the route with two flights per week in 2008, EVA has developed its passenger demand and increased frequency. EVA BR158 departs Taipei at 14:45… Read the full news article
Norwegian Reports Positive November Traffic Figures
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s (NAS) passenger growth continued in November, up 12 percent compared with the same month previous year. The airline flew 1,458,872 passengers in November. The total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 21 percent and the total capacity (ASK) increased by 23 percent. The unit revenue also developed positively, with a RASK increase… Read the full news article
Kathryn Beiser Joins Hilton Worldwide as Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Kathryn Beiser as executive vice president of corporate communications. Beginning on December 3, she will oversee external and internal communications and corporate responsibility globally. She will report to Hilton Worldwide’s president and chief executive officer, Christopher J. Nassetta, and join the company’s… Read the full news article
Philadelphia, Increased Security Measures At Army-Navy Game This Saturday, December 8
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the attendance of high profile dignitaries at the 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA this Saturday, December 8, fans can expect increased security at Lincoln Financial Field. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, allowing ample time to get through security. All attendees will be screened before entering the stadium and… Read the full news article
Annual “Open Day” in Gherardesca Park at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
5th annual Open Day on December 16 supports the Istituto degli Innocenti Florence, Italy – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is one of the most longed-for events of the pre-Christmas period: the wonderful Gherardesca Park, an integral part of Four SeasonsHotel Firenze, will be open to the public and, in particular, to children of all ages. On December 16, 2012… Read the full news article
Jet Airways inducts state of the art ATR 72-600 aircraft to enhance regional connectivity
MUMBAI, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the planned induction of five new state-of-the-art ATR 72-600 series aircraft into their fleet. The ATR 72-600 series will commence their flight between December 2012 and March 2013. The ATR 72- 600 series aircraft comes equipped with the latest avionics technology and will… Read the full news article
The Board of Directors of JSC “AEROFLOT”
Moscow,2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot” Board of Directors ordinary meeting was held today chaired by Kirill Androsov. The Board of Directors considered the project of operating and financial activities plan of JSC “Aeroflot” standalone including capital expenditure plan of JSC “Aeroflot” for 2013. In the forthcoming year the leading Russian carrier is determined to preserve… Read the full news article
New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Ocala
101-room property brings Hamptonality to Florida OCALA, Fla. – 2012-12-07 — /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 101-room Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala located at 3601 SW 38th Avenue. “Hampton… Read the full news article
Iberia vuelve a convocar a los sindicatos para sentarse a negociar y evitar la huelga
El próximo día 7, la compañía ha programado diferentes reuniones con las comisiones negociadoras de los convenios colectivos de tierra y TCP, con el Comité de Huelga, y con SEPLA. Ayer la compañía se reunió también con el comité de huelga, sin llegar a un acuerdo sobre los servicios mínimos. Madrid, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha… Read the full news article
Successful 13th Full Scale Emergency Exercise At Bahrain International Airport
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rescue and emergency services and operations ran smoothly as Bahrain International Airport (BIA) carried out a full scale emergency exercise on Tuesday 4th of DEC 2012 South East of the runway. The drill was a tough test for the emergency capabilities and rescue services at BIA, putting the comprehensive Airport Emergency Plan… Read the full news article
Premier Dining, Retail Coming to New Tom Bradley International Terminal $1.5B development to feature celebrated local and global brands
Los Angeles – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Westfield today reached an important milestone in the Los Angeles International Airport modernization by unveiling the more than 60 premier dining and luxury retail shops – including 22 local L.A. brands – coming to the New Tom Bradley International… Read the full news article
easyJet announce two new routes from Liverpool
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA), with services to Nantes and Newquay starting in Summer 2013. Flights go on sale today with Newquay becoming easyJet’s fourth domestic route from JLA, alongside Belfast, the Isle of Man and Jersey, while Nantes becomes the… Read the full news article
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Start International Franchise Network
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that for the first time in its more than 55-year history, the company is franchising its Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand and is appointing Guerin Car Rental Solutions as a franchisee in Portugal. “While this may be the first franchising agreement for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, it won’t be the… Read the full news article
ABTA to Encourage Consumers to “Look for the Logo”
Marketing campaign will focus on educating consumers about the benefits of booking with an ABTA Member 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the peak booking season approaching ABTA is launching a new marketing campaign with the aim of educating consumers about the benefits of booking with an ABTA Member and reminding them to look for the logo… Read the full news article
New Hampton Inn Opens in Toronto
92-room property brings Hamptonality to Ontario TORONTO – 2012-12-07 — /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 92-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto/Brampton located at 8710 The Gore Road in Brampton…. Read the full news article
Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club Unveils Mural Restoration to Commemorate 20th Re-Opening Anniversary
Artists Robert Schott & Tom Stovall Logged Over 600 Man Hours to Bring the Original 1925 Paintings Back to Life St. Petersburg, FL – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club re-opened in 1992 fully restored and returned to its rightful state of glory. To mark… Read the full news article
Shannon Airport welcomes Budget 2013 measures
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chairman of the Shannon Airport Aviation Business Development Task Force, Rose Hynes, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Finance, Mr Michael Noonan, TD, in the budget of his intention to put in place measures which will assist in anchoring the aviation industry in Ireland. Said Ms Hynes: “Minister Noonan’s… Read the full news article
ALLEGIANT TO BEGIN NONSTOP, LOW COST SERVICE BETWEEN PUNTA GORDA AND TOLEDO EXPRESS – INTRODUCTORY ONE-WAY FARES STARTING AT $89.99
Allegiant has announced today that it will begin to offer new nonstop, low cost weekly service between Toledo Express Airport and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) starting February 16, 2013. Fares are starting as low as $89.99* one-way. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will hold a press conference this morning at 11 a.m. to discuss the… Read the full news article
“New Germanwings” to become Europe’s most modern airline with à la carte travel
New Best, Smart and Basic fare products in Economy Class/Launch of new brand and service concept on 1 July 2013 Cologne/Bonn – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — German budget airline Germanwings is set to revolutionise the European low-cost market. In the future it will offer the highest value airline product in this segment in Europe. On 1… Read the full news article
CTC, Competitive intelligence: keeping surveillance on the international tourism marketplace
007 turns his sights on boosting traveller numbers, while the competition for Chinese tourism dollars heats up again 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assessing your rivals’ strengths and slip-ups plays a big part in planning tourism marketing activities to keep Canada ahead of the game. Like a master of international espionage, CTC News has gone behind the… Read the full news article
Travelport: Servicing the Digital Leisure Traveller
Global survey provides insights into leisure travellers, technology and trends and how leisure travel agencies can engage further with customers Langley, UK – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today released the findings of an international survey providing insight into how digital leisure travellers plan and book their trips:… Read the full news article
Wizz Air launches Budapest – Tel Aviv flight
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hungarian low cost carrier Wizz Air launched its new Budapest-Tel Aviv flight this afternoon, with 175 passengers on board its Airbus A 320. József Váradi, the CEO of Wizz Air, Jost Lammers, the CEO of Budapest Airport and Ilan Mor, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Hungary were on hand to… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines Reports November 2012 Traffic
INDIANAPOLIS, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary traffic results for November 2012. For the month, Frontier’s load factor was flat at 88%. Frontier’s traffic decreased 9%, to 0.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) on a 9% decrease in capacity to 1.0 billion available seat miles… Read the full news article
AIR FRANCE CELEBRATES THREE MILLION PASSENGERS ON ITS A380
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France welcomed its three millionth passenger in on its Airbus A380. To celebrate the occasion, Air France offered a special welcome to a passenger when she checked in yesterday for flight AF007 from New York- JFK to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Mrs. Aurelie Barthaux Naderzad, who was traveling in Economy, won two… Read the full news article