MOSCOW, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 26, 2012 Aeroflot Legal Department took top honor as the Best Legal Department in Russia — 2012 in Transport and Logistics category. Russia’s Best Legal Department Award is organized by Legal Insight magazine and Odgers Berndtson company with independent international auditor support of Ernst & Young. The Award has been celebrated annually since 2006 and is considered to be the most prestigious national trophy… Read the full press release
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Aedes Real Estate, Hyatt and Marcel Wanders Sponsor the Stedelijk Museum with a Joint Donation
The Stedelijk Museum names Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht its preferred hotel AMSTERDAM, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aedes Real Estate, Hyatt and Marcel Wanders announced today a donation to the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. The major financial gift by Aedes, Marcel Wanders, and a Hyatt affiliate is made on the occasion of the official opening of Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht,… Read the full press release
MGTO participated in EIBTM
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — MGTO participated in EIBTM Photo Caption Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) participated in the 25th edition of the European Incentive & Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (EIBTM) held in Barcelona between 27th and 29th November. 6 representatives of hotels, event organizers and meeting consultancy company from Macau, together with MGTO promoted new… Read the full press release
CALIN ROVINESCU ELECTED AS NEW CHAIRMAN OFTHE STAR ALLIANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVE BOARD
SHENZHEN, CHINA – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Rob Fyfe, CEO Air New Zealand, who held the post for the last two years. “On behalf of all Star Alliance members… Read the full press release
£1.7 MILLION ARRIVALS LOUNGE OPENS AT BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson has officially opened a £1.7 million international arrivals lounge at George Best Belfast City Airport. The private investment significantly enhances capacity of the arrivals areas and provides statutory agencies with improved facilities to process international passengers when Aer Lingus begin flights to and from Palma,… Read the full press release
SHENZHEN AIRLINES WSTĘPUJE DO STAR ALLIANCE
SHENZHEN, Chiny –2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shenzhen Airlines zostały dzisiaj kolejnym przewoźnikiem, który dołączył do sojuszu linii lotniczych Star Alliance. Na uroczystości zorganizowanej na międzynarodowym lotnisku Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Mark Schwab, Prezes Star Alliance w imieniu Zarządu powitał tę linię w rodzinie aliansu “Shenzhen Airlines jest piątym co do wielkości przewoźnikiem w Chinach, co… Read the full press release
Jersey, Durrell scoop top award in 2012 BIAZA Awards
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey based wildlife conservation charity Durrell received one of the top awards from the zoo world last night, following the prestigious British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) awards ceremony held at West Midland Safari Park. Durrell was commended in recognition for its pioneering work on the innovative ‘Island Bat… Read the full press release
TAT Stockholm Launches Website to Promote Health and Wellness Trips
Bangkok, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Stockholm Office has launched its first website specifically to promote health and wellness travel to Thailand, especially by Swedish women and senior citizens. Ageing populations and changing lifestyles are contributing to a growing demand for health and wellness solutions, with a specific focus on prevention, maintenance… Read the full press release
City of Chicago, Department Of Cultural Affairs And Special Events Releases 2013 Dates
2013 Festival/Event Dates – Subject to Change Chicago Cultural Center Presents: Year-round Various Music, Visual Arts, Theater, Dance, Film and Lectures Series Chicago Neighborhood Festivals May – September Chicago Farmers Markets May – October 15th Annual Kids and Kites Festival May 4 Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 25 Millennium Park Music Series: Downtown Sound: New… Read the full press release
Новый образ бортпроводников S7 Airlines
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — С 1 декабря 2012 года бортпроводники S7 Airlines будут встречать пассажиров в новой форме – авиакомпания поменяла строгий темно-серый цвет на смелый малиновый. Оригинальный цвет призван не только дополнить яркий образ S7 Airlines, но и создать доброжелательную атмосферу в салоне самолета. «Мы стремились сформировать образ внимательного, приветливого и профессионального бортпроводника. Ведь первое… Read the full press release
Qatar Tourism Authority is one of the Official Sponsors for Qatar Sustainability Expo (QSE)
Doha, Qatar – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is one of the official sponsors for QSE taking place on the sideline of the COP18 Exhibition at the global UN Climate Change Conference in the Qatar National Conference Centre (QNCC) in Doha. This is part of QTA’s new strategy and commitment to ecotourism to… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS IS THE PLACE TO BE IN DECEMBER
Special Events Fill Up Month LAS VEGAS – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — From boots and ball gowns to running shoes and New Year’s revelers, Las Vegas hosts a full calendar of special events in December, attracting as many as 275,000 visitors a night at various times of the month and generating roughly $520 million in non-gaming… Read the full press release
Jersey, THE INN Hotel retain their Gold Taste Award
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE INN Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is very proud to have retained a GOLD award from Visit Britain for the fourth consecutive year. This award recognises outstanding levels of quality, service, customer care and food. THE INN is also delighted to be one of the first Restaurants in Jersey to have been… Read the full press release
Metrolink posts record-setting Thanksgiving ridership
Passengers take advantage of $10 Weekend Pass LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink experienced record ridership this Thanksgiving holiday. Operating the same number of trains as last year, Metrolink reported 4,448 Thanksgiving Day riders; a 36 percent increase from 2011. On Thanksgiving, a Sunday schedule offered 20 trains on the San Bernardino and Antelope Valley… Read the full press release
Mxi Technologies Launches MRO IT Industry First with its Avinomic Predictive Control System
Mxi’s exclusive PCS drives broader oversight through real-time, enterprise-wide enforcement of MRO business, resource, and regulatory compliance constraints News at a Glance Mxi announces industry first with the launch of Avinomic Predictive Control System (PCS) The PCS governs the enterprise-wide enforcement of MRO business, resource, and regulatory compliance constraints The Mxi Avinomic PCS is the… Read the full press release
TAT Launches “Amazing Thailand” Official LINE Account, Offers Fun Stickers for Download until Dec 26
Bangkok, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Amazing Thailand” official LINE account to help travellers receive the latest real-time information about the kingdom’s tourism activities and promotions on their smartphones. The information will be available for travellers who are already in Thailand as well as target travellers in Singapore,… Read the full press release
TOP INTERNATIONAL Hotels MARKETING PLAN 2013 READY
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — A number of new activities and sales/marketing actions have been decided on for 2013. Ranging from trade fair participation, over to the new approach to mobile devices and upcoming partnerships are stated in this preliminary version. Included are the activities of our corparted partners like TOP City&CountryLine, wellnessfinder.com, Falkensteiner and VCH-Hotels Germany. The… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport, Lighting up passenger journeys
As part of our airport-wide investment in passenger facilities, Terminal 4 has unveiled the latest stage of its multi-million pound regeneration 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — An innovative ceiling in the international departure lounge with more than 800 LED lights, capable of creating over 16 million colours, has been turned on for the first time, creating a… Read the full press release
Jet Airways JetPrivilege to offer members unique benefits through partnership with EasyCabs and Jetfleet
MUMBAI, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, today announced the launch of a partnership in the Car Rentals category with EasyCabs, a radio cab company with a fleet of 6500 cars in four major cities, and Jetfleet, a pan India car rental company. While Easy cabs has a fleet of… Read the full press release
IHG® Becomes First Global Hotel Company to Launch App for Windows 8
Holiday Inn® branded booking app furthers hotelier’s e-commerce strategy ATLANTA – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced that its Holiday Inn brand is marking another innovative first by becoming the first major hotel brand to launch a travel app for Windows 8 – the newest… Read the full press release
The millionth passenger arrives at Oulu Airport
Oulu Airport celebrated its millionth passenger on Tuesday, 27 November 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers at Oulu Airport top the one million mark for the first time. Tiina Nurmelaarrived at Oulu Airport on a Norwegian flight from Helsinki and was received by the airport staff, who gave her flowers. Oulu Airport is the second largest airport in… Read the full press release
CTC celebrates 50 years in the UK at World Travel Market
Signature Experiences Collection®draws industry crowds at Brit mega show 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) had to blow out the candles on two significant anniversary cakes at 2012’s World Travel Market (WTM) at ExCeL London, UK. This year marks the 50th year since Canada first opened a tourist office in the UK. On… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways and Barclays Bank of Kenya Launch KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways and Barclays Bank of Kenya have partnered with Visa to relaunch a co-branded credit card dubbed KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card. The KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card holders will benefit by earning miles on any purchase on Visa points of sale worldwide. The miles will be redeemed for a world… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines’ Limited Edition Panda Toy Raises More Than $400,000 For Children With Special Needs
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has raised $427,000 for Singapore’s Community Chest, a non-profit organisation that channels funds to assist the less advantaged in the community. A pair of limited edition female and male panda toy collectibles clad in the signature SIA batik motif was produced by the Airline for the initiative. Fundraising began with… Read the full press release
Jet Airways E-Commerce head Belson Coutinho bags 20 Best Digital Marketing Professionals Award at the World Brand Congress
MUMBAI,2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Belson Coutinho, Vice President – eCommerce & Innovations, Jet Airways, has been conferred the coveted ‘20 BEST DIGITAL MARKETING PROFESSIONALS AWARD’ by the CMO Council & World Brand Congress. Mr. Coutinho was awarded the citation and trophy at the 21st Edition of the World Brand Congress at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai…. Read the full press release
For 12 Days Only, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Offers the 12/12/12 Package to Mark This Rare Date with a Unique Experience
Guests can also enter to win an additional stay on Facebook Singapore – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located steps away from the Orchard Road light-up and myriad lifestyle, retail and dining establishments teeming with the festive season’s offerings, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore provides a welcome retreat for residents on staycation and visitors on vacation. Starting December 12, 2012 for… Read the full press release
Klaus Froese becomes new Managing Director of Tyrolean
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Klaus Froese (49), currently the managing director of Lufthansa CityLine, is to become the new managing director of Tyrolean Airways from 1 February 2013. The flight operations of the Austrian Airlines Group have been bundled in Tyrolean Airways since 1 July 2012. Jaan Albrecht, CEO Austrian Airlines, said the following: “I am… Read the full press release
Rafael Sánchez-Lozano, consejero delegado de Iberia, en los medios de comunicación españoles
Hoy han salido publicadas entrevistas del CEO de Iberia en El Economista y El Mundo, y anoche se emitió una entrevista en TVE 24 horas Madrid, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — El consejero delegado de Iberia, Rafael Sánchez-Lozano, ha concedido varias entrevistas a diversos medios de comunicación españoles. En todos ellos, lanza el mensaje de que solo el… Read the full press release
Travelport’s e-volve Summit explores the future of MEA travel industry
First event of its kind gathers over 100 decision-makers from 17 countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future direction of the travel industry in the Middle East and Africa was subject to extensive discussions by more than 100 industry experts from 17 countries at a Travelport-organised summit this month. The latest Travelport e-volve… Read the full press release
ANOTHER PROUD FIRST IN THE VIRTUOSO NETWORK
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — &Beyond is pleased to announce that &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge now joins the ranks as Virtuoso’s first property in Namibia. In addition,&Beyond is the newly appointed Virtuoso onsite for Bhutan, offering insightful travel planning for discerning guests in South East Asia. &Beyond is already a proud member of the Virtuoso Travel Network’s Hotels and Resorts Programme, an… Read the full press release