Philadelphia Zoo to Hold 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala to Honor Innovators in the World of Conservation Hosted by star of ‘Extra’ Maria Menounos, the Gala Celebrates those Working to Save Habitat and Wildlife 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday, November 1, 2012, the Philadelphia Zoo will host its 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala, honoring innovators… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Management
TAT Launches “Thainess” Concept in Indonesia, Projects Major Growth in Arrivals
Indonesia, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand is anticipating a significant increase in arrivals from Indonesia, the largest country in ASEAN, after a successful participation in the country’s largest consumer travel fair in early November. The annual fair, Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF), is organised by Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, to promote… Read the full news article
SIA And Virgin Australia Announce Codeshare Expansion
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint release with Virgin Australia) – SINGAPORE AND SYDNEY: Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia today announced the expansion of their codeshare agreement to cover further destinations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom. Codesharing has been extended with immediate effect to all of Virgin Australia’s domestic destinations, offering SIA customers access to… Read the full news article
Negotiations concluded at Helsinki Airport
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finavia has concluded the negotiations concerning the business operations of Helsinki Airport. The goal of the organisation renewal, which forms the background for the negotiations, is to have an operating model which promotes customer service development and ensures a cost effective way of working. The outcome of the negotiations is that Finavia… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines And Aegean Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With Aegean Airlines) – From 1 December 2012, Singapore Airlines customers will be able to fly to the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki through a codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Aegean Airlines. Under the agreement, SIA will add its ‘SQ’ code to Aegean-operated flights serving the Greek capital Athens from… Read the full news article
Europe helps deliver global interoperability at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference
Montreal, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The States of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Union and EUROCONTROL, working with the European Aviation Safety Agency, the EUROCONTROL Agency, the European Commission, the SESAR Joint Undertaking and the ECAC Secretariat are playing a central role at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/12) taking place until 30… Read the full news article
The Brussels Airport House is born
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2013 will see the opening of The Brussels Airport House that will bring together, under one roof, the people and the means to provide a complete service to job seekers, employees and employers. Brussels Airport is the second centre of economic growth and employment in Belgium, after the port of Antwerp. With… Read the full news article
New Sunday Service to be launched for Leeds Bradford – Aberdeen Route
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new southbound Sunday service is being introduced by Eastern Airways on the Leeds Bradford – Aberdeen route, as well as a retiming for northbound Sunday flights. The UK’s second largest regional airline will offer passengers more choice with Sunday flights starting from 18 November 2012 and will complement the newly timed… Read the full news article
Statement from Bristol Airport in response to the report by the commission on devolution in Wales (The Silk Commission)
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Silk Commission’s report published today (19 November) recommends that Air Passenger Duty (APD) be devolved to Wales for direct long haul flights, and that devolving all rates of APD to Wales should be part of the UK Government’s future work on aviation taxation. Commenting on the report’s recommendations, Bristol Airport’s Chief… Read the full news article
SAS, The Board has decided that the conditions for the implementation of 4 Excellence NG plan exist
– 8 of 8 new union agreements have been signed November 19 – The Danish Pilot Union Agreement is conditional upon approval by one third of its members. 4Excellence NG is targeting approximately 3 bn SEK of annual improvement from cost reductions and organizational restructuring and approximately 3 bn SEK increased liquidity from asset sales… Read the full news article
It Takes a Village…to Make Vermont’s Downtowns Thrive this Holiday Season
Designated Downtowns Call on Vermonters to take the 50/50 Challenge MONTPELIER, Vt. – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — As downtown businesses across the state ready themselves for the holiday shopping season, the Dept. of Economic, Housing and Community Development (DEHCD) is pleased to announce the 50/50 Challenge, a call to Vermonters to support their community by doing at… Read the full news article
IATA Announces Successful Trials of Electronic Consignment Security Declaration
Geneva – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced successful trials of the Electronic Consignment Security Declaration, (e-CSD). The e-CSD meets regulatory demands for evidence that appropriate security measures have been applied to air cargo and mail by detailing how, when and by whom a consignment of cargo or mail has been… Read the full news article
Prezes LOT-u wybrany do President Commitee AEA
Warszawa, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj Marcin Piróg, Prezes Zarządu Polskich Linii Lotniczych LOT, został wybrany do President Commitee Stowarzyszenia Europejskich Przewoźników czyli Association of European Airlines (AEA). Podczas dzisiejszego spotkania AEA, które odbyło się w Brukseli, Prezes dołączył do grona osób zasiadających w President Commitee, które jest najwyższym organem decydującym w Stowarzyszeniu Europejskich Przewoźników…. Read the full news article
Hilton HHonors Announces Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale
Save up to 40 percent on stays through December 31, 2013 MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, has launched its Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale, giving travelers added incentive to make the most of their weekends. Beginning today, guests can save up to 40… Read the full news article
Maldives takes part in DEMA Dive Show 2012, USA
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with representatives from Maldives Tourism Industry have participated in the 36th Annual DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) Dive Show 2012 which took place in Las Vegas USA, from 14th – 17th November 2012. DEMA Dive Show is WORLD’S ONLY international event for the scuba diving industry focused for trade… Read the full news article
Building a Winning “Team” at the TradeWinds
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — From glow-in-the-dark volleyball tournaments to a “survivor-style” stay alive challenge, the TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach “serves up” the ultimate in unique group activities on a gorgeous stretch of pristine beach. Groups large and small are invited to roll up their sleeves, kick off their… Read the full news article
TradeWinds Island Resorts – A Favorite for a Blissfully Carefree Wedding Day
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — For weddings large and small, traditional and trendy, simple or elaborate, the TradeWinds Island Resorts promise stress-free planning and sophisticated service for brides-to-be. Lavish indoor affairs with twinkling lights, crisp linens and classic chair covers and barefoot beach weddings with linen suits, tropical bouquets and spectacular sunsets… Read the full news article
New Windsor VIA Rail Station Officially Opens
Windsor, Ontario, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, as part of the ongoing modernization of VIA Rail Canada facilities, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary of VIA Rail, officially opened the new VIA Rail Windsor Station. “Our government is committed to quality and… Read the full news article
Iberia reparará componentes de los aviones A318 de TAROM Airlines
El contrato de mantenimiento firmado entre Iberia y TAROM Airlines tendrá una duración de cinco años Los componentes de los aviones Airbus A318 de la línea aérea rumana serán revisados y reparados en las instalaciones de mantenimiento de Iberia en Madrid Madrid, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — TAROM, la compañía aérea de bandera de Rumanía, ha firmado un… Read the full news article
Grupa Travel chooses Travelport
Polish Travel Management Company chooses Travelport as its technology partner Langley, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the signing of a new agreement with Grupa Travel which will result in the Travel Management Company’s use of the latest Travelport technology, including Travelport SmartPoint App™. “When choosing a… Read the full news article
San Francisco International Airport Takes Top Honors in Concession Program Awards
SFO recognized for best food & beverage program among large airports SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) first place honors for the airport’s outstanding concession program. In the Large Airport category, SFO won First… Read the full news article
Budapest Airport Smartphone Application
The icon indicating the smartphone application has already appeared on the website of Budapest Airport 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The application is available for download on phones running under iOS, Android and BlackBerry platforms. Although it is a basic application at the moment, several new functions will be introduced in upcoming months. This move further strengthens the leading position of Budapest… Read the full news article
SAS, New union agreements signed with 7 of 8 unions- negotiations continues
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 12 the Board of SAS approved the 4 Excellence Next Generation (4XNG) plan to address the issues facing SAS. The 4XNG plan will improve EBT by approximately 3 bn SEK on an annualized basis and improve the overall cost flexibility. One of the conditions to implement the plan and for… Read the full news article
WTTC: “Europe right and wrong on emissions trading”
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “A very unexpected but very welcome development, which may now temporarily prevent a full scale trade war” is the response of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO, David Scowsill, to the European Union’s decision to postpone the full introduction of its emissions trading scheme (ETS). WTTC has long argued… Read the full news article
Houston Airport System Embraces Technology to Share Wait Times for Security Checkpoints on fly2Houston.com
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective immediately, passengers flying out of Houston have a new technology with real-time data on security checkpoint wait times at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport. A new innovative tool on www.Fly2Houston.com captures Bluetooth signals and displays how long it actually takes travelers to clear the checkpoint. “We exist to connect… Read the full news article
Airports Going Green Informs, Enlightens and Inspires
CHICAGO, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce a successful 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference held November 4 – 7, 2012 in Chicago. This annual conference, co-hosted by the CDA and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), is the aviation industry’s premier event for the development, communication and active discussion of sustainability… Read the full news article
ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority
Health & Safety Week to give employees the tools they need to stay safe on the job Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched this week its annual Safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of… Read the full news article
Hilton Global Week of Service – November 15 Recap
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Day Four of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service, Team Members led more than 170 service events at corporate offices and hotel properties around the world, including signature events in Shanghai, China; Dallas, Texas and Bronx, New York. Service projects ranged from fundraising activities for a women’s shelter in Mumbai to packing dinners for children in Michigan – all with… Read the full news article
New Hampton Inn Opens in Oxford
74-room property brings Hamptonality to Ohio Oxford, OH – 2012-11-17 — /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 74-room Hampton Inn Oxford/Miami-University Area located at 375 S. College Avenue. “Hampton combines… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco Welcomes New General Manager
HONG KONG, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. His appointment commenced 1 November 2012. Mr. Bowman first joined Mandarin Oriental in 1997 and has held a variety of hotel management positions within the Group, including at Elbow Beach, Bermuda; Mandarin… Read the full news article