Gatwick Airport delivers a robust financial performance, driven by passenger growth and operational excellence despite the economic headwinds (Gatwick Airport Limited (“the Company”) is the owner and operator of Gatwick Airport (“Gatwick”)) 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport delivers a robust financial performance, driven by passenger growth and operational excellence despite the economic headwinds · Turnover… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Management
Swissport agrees pan-Africa handling partnership with fastjet
Zurich, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has signed an agreement with new African lowcost carrier fastjet under which it will provide ground services throughout the airline’s network. fastjet, Africa’s first pan-continental low-cost carrier (LCC), is set to launch operations later this month in Tanzania’s… Read the full news article
JAL and KFC Serve [AIR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN] Onboard Select Flights to US and Europe
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TOKYO, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan (KFC) have collaborated on the 7th installment of the popular AIR SERIES in-flight meal onboard select international JAL flights, and will be serving onboard, [AIR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN] from December 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013. During this period, customers traveling in Premium Economy… Read the full news article
Hilton Cardiff’s Top Talent Cook Up A Storm
CARDIFF, Wales – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Cardiff is cooking up a storm thanks to two of its young chefs who have been recognised for their considerable talent in the kitchen. 29-year-old Eva Zdanska, who joined Hilton Cardiff 12 months ago, took third place in Hilton Worldwide’s European Culinary Challenge 2012, which was hotly contested… Read the full news article
Concur to Present at the Credit Suisse 2012 Annual Technology Conference
Redmond, Wash., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced that management will be presenting at the Credit Suisse 2012 Annual Technology Conference on Wednesday, November 28th at 2:00 PM MT at The Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. The live webcast and replay of the presentation will be… Read the full news article
VISIT FLORIDA Selects Will Seccombe as New President & CEO
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – is proud to announce the selection of Will Seccombe as its new President and CEO. Seccombe, VISIT FLORIDA’s Chief Marketing Officer since 2008, has been serving as the Acting President and CEO since Chris Thompson’s departure to head… Read the full news article
KYOTO TRAIL Association “KYOTO TRAIL DIGEST” in English version
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — We “KYOTO TRAIL Association” manage and maintain 5 hiking courses in total with which the participants climb Kyoto mountains of rich history; Higashi-yama course, Eastern Kitayama course, Western Kitayama course, Nishiyama course, and Keihoku Course, with an aim to promote pleasant sightseeing walk and to keep and enhance the health of the… Read the full news article
Emergency Exercise at Abu Dhabi International Airport Today, Wednesday, 28th November 2012
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will conduct a full scale emergency exercise at Abu Dhabi International Airport on 28 November 2012, in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority, and in compliance with standards and recommendations as stipulated by the International Civil Aviation… Read the full news article
agoda.com presents its Gold Circle Awards celebrating hotel excellence
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced the 2012 recipients of its prestigious Gold Circle Awards, recognizing hotels that lead by example in the competitive hospitality industry. Launched in 2009, the awards are given to agoda.com partners who are committed to accommodating the… Read the full news article
Australia brings news of new products and developments to EIBTM
Key facts Tourism Australia and a delegation of leading Australian tourism operators are in Barcelona to attend EIBTM, the leading global event for meetings, incentives and business events. Australia continues to be a destination of choice for European business event planners. Key European markets are showing encouraging signs of growth despite the economic environment. Key… Read the full news article
Lodging Hospitality Covers Revinate
2012-11-28 – /travelprnews.com/ — Lodging Hospitality interviewed Revinate co-founder and CEO, Jay Ashton, and Sean Mullen, Noble House chief sales and marketing officer for a story about how social media and online reviews are changing the way staff bonuses are determined in the hospitality industry. With Revinate’s GS 2.0 reports, more and more management companies and brands are using Revinate… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Signs Full Content Agreement with Travelport
Atlanta, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Alaska Airlines, ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers” in the J.D. Power and Associates North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM for five consecutive years since 2008, today announce a new global full content agreement. The new multi-year deal will… Read the full news article
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Supports Local Career Day
DEAD SEA – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), offered advice and support to over 250 students at Amman Baptist School at their recently held 8th Annual Career Day event. Students from the 10th, 11th and 12th grades were given coaching lessons, insights into career options and tips… Read the full news article
Oman Air’s Sindbad Programme Rewards its Online Raffle Winners
Sindbad online Raffle winners thrilled to have won 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sindbad, Oman Air’s Frequent Flyer Programme has announced the winners of its exclusive online Raffles on sindbad.omanair.com where Sindbad members can use their miles to purchase Raffle tickets and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Wayne Pearce, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, said:… Read the full news article
New Hampton Inn & Suites/Waterfront-West Homestead Opens in Pittsburgh
New hotel is fourth property Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) manages in Greater Pittsburgh ATLANTA – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), a privately owned hotel ownership and management group based in Atlanta, today announced the grand opening of the new Hampton Inn & Suites/Waterfront-West Homestead in West Homestead, PA. The new hotel is the fourth… Read the full news article
New Wyndham Garden Hotel Debuts in Manhattan’s Chinatown
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of the new 106-room Wyndham Garden Chinatown in New York City to the Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts portfolio, increasing the upscale hotel brand’s presence in New York City. The opening of… Read the full news article
Aeroflot launches additional services to Donetsk
MOSCOW – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from January 07, 2013 Aeroflot will introduce a second daily flight to Donetsk, Ukraine. Aeroflot SU1812 flight will leave Moscow from Sheremetyevo airport Terminal D daily at 09:45 and arrive at Donetsk International Airport at 09:35. The return flight, SU1813, will leave Donetsk at 10:15 and will land in Moscow at 14:30. The flights will be conducted on Airbus A319 aircraft. Aeroflot is already… Read the full news article
The Dorchester’s Jessica Zammar wins Kerstin Florian’s ‘UK Therapist of the Year’ for third year running
2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dorchester is delighted to announce Jessica Zammar, spa therapist at The Dorchester Spa, has been awarded Kerstin Florian’s ‘UK Therapist of the Year’ for the third year running. Karyn Glock, senior therapist at The Dorchester Spa, was announced this year’s runner up, also the third year in a row that one… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi International Airport Announces Promotional Parking Fares for Winter Holidays
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched today its special promotional offer for customers parking at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the upcoming winter holidays, offering great value and maximum convenience for all travelers. Those flying between 1st Dec and 31st January can enjoy preferential rates from only AED… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Partners with iPhone Case Company Uncommon on New Disconnect to Reconnect Program for Guests
Guests can take a holiday from technology, reconnect with loved ones and receive a complimentary Costa Rica-style custom iPhone case Costa Rica – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Do you love your favorite technology devices but want to take a short holiday from them to reconnect with nature, friends, loved ones and yourself? Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica now… Read the full news article
Massport Opens Road for Commercial Traffic
Massport Opens Commercial Traffic-Only Roadway in East Boston The Multimillion Dollar Project Will Take Thousands of Airport-related Commercial Vehicles Off Residential Streets Each Year BOSTON – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today joined local, state and federal officials as well as family members of the late Martin A. Coughlin to open a… Read the full news article
GBTA Australia & New Zealand Announce Appointment to Board
Resources Buyer from Linc Energy to Support Leading Sector Focus Brisbane, Australia, 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced a new appointment to the GBTA AUS/NZ Advisory Board to support the region’s activity in the Energy & Resources sector. As the Global Travel Manager at… Read the full news article
Maldives participates in CITM, Shanghai China
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with representatives from Maldives Tourism Industry have participated in China International Travel Market (CITM) 2012, the largest travel fair in Asia which took place in Shanghai China, from 15th to 18th November 2012. MMPRC together with 61 representatives from 31 companies took part in the exhibition. Maldives had… Read the full news article
Holiday Club Resorts Signs Master Affiliation Agreement with RCI
Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Extension of affiliation agreement reaffirms leading European resort developer’s long-standing relationship with vacation exchange leader Holiday Club Resorts has signed a new agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. The Finland-based developer is the largest European timeshare developer, with resorts in Finland, Sweden, mainland Spain and Gran… Read the full news article
New Internet platform for travel agents: www.steigenbergertravelagents.com
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has launched its own dedicated website for travel agents. Individually tailored hotel offers and information are now available to travel agency and tour operator staff at www.steigenbergertravelagents.com. Good news for travel agents, who have been able to book specially designed offers from the Steigenberger Hotel group since 22… Read the full news article
Jet Airways and American Express launch the most powerful co-branded airline credit card
20,000 JPMiles and one-way complimentary base fare waived domestic ticket on first charge 10,000 bonus JPMIles for applying before December 25, 2012 Privileges of American Express Platinum membership including world-class service MUMBAI, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and American Express today launched the new Jet Airways American Express Platinum Credit Card… Read the full news article
Austrian joins ‘Ärzte an Bord’ programme of Lufthansa
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group is to join the ‘Ärzte an Bord’ (‘Doctors on Board’) programme run by the Lufthansa Group. Doctors can register immediately, free of charge. Registration is rewarded with a credit of 5,000 premium miles and a pocket book of aviation medicine. In this way, the airlines want to improve… Read the full news article
“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt
“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The automated border checks at Frankfurt Airport are now simpler than ever. An amazingly realistic-looking virtual federal policewoman, projected onto a pane as a hologram, explains in seconds how to quickly and easily pass the immigration check with “easyPASS”. This virtual assistant is located… Read the full news article
EASA publishes new simplified rules for Third Country Operators in the European Union
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published a proposal to establish a single system for the safety approval of Third Country Operators (TCO) operating into, within or out of the European Union (EU). Released in a document known as an Opinion, the proposed rules have been subject to two rounds public… Read the full news article
Marriott New Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to Open in Summer 2013
Project Represents First Renaissance Hotel to Open in Alberta 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is thrilled to announce the addition of the new Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to its portfolio in Canada. When opened, the hotel will represent the first Renaissance Hotel to open in Alberta. Marriott International currently operates 74 hotels… Read the full news article