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 news article
Category Archives: Travel Management
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
How tourism can cut emissions – UNWTO outlines strategies at COP18 Doha climate change conference
Doha, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its on-going effort to cut global tourism emissions, UNWTO brought together experts from United Nations agencies and Oxford University at UN climate change talks in Qatar to present the latest strategies helping to reduce tourism’s contribution to global warming. Cutting-edge alternative aircraft fuels, emissions trading schemes for aviation, water recycling systems on… Read the full news article
Award-Winning Airline Celebrates Successful Start Of Flights To Capital Maputo 02 Dec 2012
Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Within a month of starting operations to Mozambique, Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its 19th African destination with a VIP dinner in Maputo. Guests from the diplomatic community, government quarters, businesses and corporates attended the event held at the Polana Serena hotel in Mozambique’s capital city. The dinner… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Appoints Philippe Kronberg As General Manager At Hilton Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as general manager of Hilton Pattaya. In this role, he will oversee hotel operations and lead the team in delivering quality and exceptional guest experiences at this award-winning property. Dirk De Cuyper, regional general manager – Thailand, Hilton Worldwide, said,… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific increases salaries for eligible staff
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced salary increases averaging 2% for eligible Hong Kong staff in 2013. Additionally, the carrier will also provide a discretionary 13th month payment to those same staff in their December salary payment. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar said: “2012 has been an extremely challenging year, just as… Read the full news article
Lufthansa, Record fleet on second anniversary of FlyNet launch
Stay on the ball at cruising altitude with live English-language TV channel Sport 24 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to roll out its FlyNet broadband Internet service across its intercontinental network. Two years after the launch of FlyNet, it is now able to offer inflight broadband connectivity on a record 80 aircraft in its… Read the full news article
TAT, Trang Province Welcomes Its One-Millionth Tourist for 2012
TRANG, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stunning southern Thai province of Trang welcomed its one millionth visitor, Mr. Wichaya Kiatying-angsulee, on 29 November 2012. Senior executives of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Trang Provincial Authority, Trang Chamber of Commerce and Nok Air presented a certificate to the millionth tourist of 2012 at the Departure Lounge… Read the full news article
Far East Hospitality And Straits Trading Forms Strageic Alliance To Grow Rendezvous Hotel Hospitality Business In Asia-Pacific
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Straits Trading Company Limited (STC) has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with members of the Far East Organisation (FEO) Group, setting the framework for a strategic alliance in the hospitality sector. Under the MOUs, STC entities, including its hospitality arm Rendezvous Hospitality Group (STC Group), will enter into agreements with… Read the full news article
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Appoints Timur Senturk Managing Director of J Hotel at Shanghai Tower
ARLINGTON, Va., 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Timur Senturk as managing director of China’s tallest ultra-luxury hotel, the flagship J Hotel located at Shanghai Tower. Currently under construction in Shanghai’s central business district of Lujiazui, Pudong, the J Hotel Shanghai Tower is anticipated to open in the first quarter of… Read the full news article
VISITBRITAIN CELEBRATES MEMORABLE YEAR FOR UK TOURISM
· Organisation predicts 3% rise in visitor numbers in 2013 · £1.5 billon in overseas PR generated around 2012 Games and Jubilee. · Tourism generates a third of all new UK jobs 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following recent statistics showing that one third of the new jobs created in Britain between 2009 and 2011 came from tourism(1), VisitBritain… Read the full news article
Silversea and Cruise Strategies Ltd Strengthen Partnership
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced today that it has enhanced its relationship with Cruise Strategies Ltd to provide even more extensive promotional assistance, sales and marketing representation in Canada. Silversea, which has been represented by Cruise Strategies since 2007, has now forged an even closer relationship with the Cruise Strategies team to plan… Read the full news article
ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals Announces New Sales Office at Destin Pointe
Destin, Fla – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has entered into a agreement with the developers of the prestigious Destin Pointe, an island neighborhood, located on Holiday Isle in Destin, Fla. ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals… Read the full news article
Aeroflot gets Russia’s Company of the Year Award
MOSCOW, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 27, 2012 in the very center of Moscow at antique Gostiny Dvor Celebration Hall near Kremlin Aeroflot was awarded Company of the Year 2012 title in Aviation transport category. Company of the Year is Russia’s most prestigious annual business award honoring the achievements of leading organizations within the national corporate… Read the full news article
British Airways, GreenSky London Biofuel Plant Preparing for Lift-off
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways and Solena are gaining momentum in their goal of producing sustainable jet fuel with technology partners for their GreenSky London initiative now in place and British Airways confirming its financial commitment. GreenSky London is a flagship project that will see the construction of a state of the art facility that… Read the full news article