Hobbits hog the headlines as Canada’s rivals dream of further success in the latest global update 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers are dreamers, looking to turn their fantasies into their next trip. CTC News has separated fact from fiction to keep the Canadian tourism industry informed of overseas ambitions. Gathering the information is a painstaking process,… Read the full press release
OVER 175,000 VIEWS IN JUST 2 DAYS AS CALENDAR SALES GO THROUGH THE ROOF 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 Oct) revealed the behind-the-scenes video of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity was viewed over 175,000 times on YouTube in just 2 days – smashing its previous viewing record set… Read the full press release
Finavia has chosen Kuusamo Airport as the airport of the year for 2012. The main selection criteria were financial effectiveness and customer satisfaction. 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Kuusamo Airport has successfully improved key financial figures and the efficiency of operations. In addition, operating as a customer-oriented service organisation during the past year has been a good… Read the full press release
Omaha CVB Launches New Economic Impact Service OMAHA, NEB. -2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — John Deere and Company held its 2012 North American Dealer meeting in Omaha this August, bringing with it more than 4,100 overnight visitors. The figures are now in and according to the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau, the economic impact of this meeting… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the positive response to the Simplifying the Business (StB) White Paper (WP) by delegates that attended the World Passenger Symposium in Abu Dhabi. The WP was produced by the StB Think Tank which included stakeholders from across the travel value chain. The WP… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO): WHAT: Travelzoo Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Travelzoo Inc. will issue a press release reporting its results before the market opens on October 25, 2012. WHEN: Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM… Read the full press release
Arusha – Madrid, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism in African National Parks, organized by UNWTO and the Government… Read the full press release
Akbar Al Baker Stressed Airport Growth Was A Necessity Not An Option During Keynote Address To Industry Professionals At Aviation Club Lunch In London Airline Boss Stresses Gulf Carriers Playing Pivotal Role In Global Aviation London, UNITED KINGDOM – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has called on the British… Read the full press release
DALLAS – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines,(NYSE: LUV), in conjunction with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), today announced students selected to receive the annual “Lanzate/Take Off” Education Travel Award. Applications for this year’s program, the theme of which is “Dandole Alas a Tu Exito/Giving Flight to Your Success,” began in March. More than… Read the full press release
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are pleased to announce that Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel was last night awarded the ‘SME HR initiative of the year Award’ (for small and medium enterprises), at the 2012 CIPD People Management Awards. Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel prides itself on its unrivalled service and wanted a training programme to reflect this. … Read the full press release
Singapore, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) took home 18 accolades at the 2012 World Travel Awards (WTA), which took place at the InterContinental Singapore last night. IHG took home the title for Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand, as well as a slew of awards across its brands for properties across Asia, Australasia and the… Read the full press release
Finavia has chosen Kuusamo Airport as the airport of the year for 2012. The main selection criteria were financial effectiveness and customer satisfaction 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Kuusamo Airport has successfully improved key financial figures and the efficiency of operations. In addition, operating as a customer-oriented service organisation during the past year has been a good… Read the full press release
Three-Year Partnership Makes Marriott Hotels & Resorts the Official Hotel Partner of the DGV. Frankfurt – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts yesterday signed a three year strategic partnership with the German Golf Association (DGV), the umbrella organization representing over 800 golf clubs in Germany. The partnership, effective from 1st January 2013, makes Marriott… Read the full press release
Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines was voted the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards recently held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. For the third consecutive year, Caribbean Airlines has been given the nod as the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards, the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought after awards programme in the global travel and… Read the full press release
Preliminary 2012 results indicate success for Travel Alberta Calgary, AB, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism in Alberta celebrates another successful summer and Travel Alberta prepares to launch the second phase of its award-winning brand later this month. Positive results suggest that Alberta’s tourism industry is hitting its stride, working together in partnership to create world-class experiences attracting tourists from all… Read the full press release
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association has submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills’ (BIS) Consultation on above cost credit/debit card charges. ABTA opposes the Department’s proposals to bring forward to 2013 a ban on above cost credit/debit card charges nor does it agree the policy changes should… Read the full press release
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the many centuries that the hospitality industry has existed, technology has rarely changed the way that hotels interact with guests during their stay. The last major disruption was the in-room telephone, which allowed guests to call the front desk with a complaint or request. Now, with the advent of smart phones… Read the full press release
Travel + Leisure readers vote for Le Spa once again Paris, France – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the sixth consecutive year, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V has been named one of the Best Hotel Spas in Europe by the US magazine Travel + Leisure. The ranking, published annually, is determined by the votes of readers, who are invited to complete… Read the full press release
Third Quarter Sees Continued Increase in Reservations, Significant Milestone in Paris, and Enhancement of Preferred Pride CHICAGO – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, welcomed 24 new members during the third quarter of 2012, bringing year-to-date growth to 65 new member hotels. The… Read the full press release
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG has announced plans to establish a managed service centre that will provide support services for its hotels as it grows Russia and the CIS. Once it is open (most likely around March 2013) the Moscow-based centre will enable IHG hotels to access specialised clustered (non-guest facing) services including sales and marketing,… Read the full press release
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a whole host of video clips, animations and interactive features, the new edition of the LH Magazin app opens up the exciting world of the Lufthansa fleet, which currently comprises around 400 aircraft. The special edition of the Lufthansa Magazin app presents in detail the 16 aircraft types of the current… Read the full press release
Travel agents around the world are flocking to sign up for CTC’s education tool 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Canada, your number’s up…and up and up. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s state-of-the-art tool for the travel trade around the world now has more than 10,000 fully certified agents, and there is no sign of the education momentum… Read the full press release
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Focusing on the Brazilian market, Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France, was in the country on October 17th to visit the local company operations, in addition to meeting partner companies. On this occasion, the CEO took the opportunity to discuss possible network developments such as the introduction of A380… Read the full press release
Luxury hotel ‘thinks pink’ to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer MACAO – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will be launching a series of ‘pink experiences and collectibles’ from October 1, till November 30, 2012, in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution. This is an annual breast cancer awareness and… Read the full press release
Chinese Authorities Rebalance Economy Towards Domestic Growth to Counteract Impact of Euro crisis Beijing – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA announces the results of its second GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China report, a semi-annual analysis of one of the largest business travel markets in the world. The report, sponsored by Visa, includes the GBTA BTI™, an index of business… Read the full press release
NAPLES, Fla. – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples today announced appointment of Niccole Neebling as Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing. Clark Hill, general manager, Hilton Naples, said, “We are fortunate to have an experienced professional like Niccole Neebling leading our sales and marketing efforts. Niccole fulfills the Hilton Brand Promise with her commitment to… Read the full press release
LONDON – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five Marriott hotels in Europe have walked off with top industry awards at this year’s much-anticipated World Travel Awards. The awards, voted for by travel professionals and consumers worldwide, showcase and reward excellence in all areas of the travel and tourism industry. The Marriott hotels singled out for their contribution to… Read the full press release
Attend VisitEngland’s Visitor Economy Forum and find out how to boost your bottom line in 2013 and beyond 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of last year’s event, VisitEngland is hosting a second Visitor Economy Forum in London on 22 November 2012, in association with Natwest Bank plc. The one-day conference provides an opportunity for… Read the full press release
Winner of Best Hotel Representation Company Category HONG KONG, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a family-owned company that provides sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels and resorts around the world has been awarded ‘Best Hotel Representation Company’ at the 23rd TTG Travel Awards 2012. TTG Travel Awards recognizes the very best of… Read the full press release
Toronto—2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijay Jeet Kanwar as Chair of the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2013. Mr. Kanwar has been a member of the Board of Directors since May 2006. He was appointed by the Province… Read the full press release