Geneva – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commissioner for Climate Action suspending the inclusion of international aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). “Commissioner Connie Hedegaard’s announcement that she has ‘stopped the clock’ on the imposition of the EU ETS on flights… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Regulations
Civil Aviation Authority, GA pilots asked to renew language requirement
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is advising private pilots to check the currency of the English language proficiency endorsement on their licences, as pilots applying for any of the new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) licences must have a valid English language endorsement. All UK pilots were automatically given an endorsement… Read the full press release
Travel Industry Leaders Terry Jones, Roger Dow, Amir Eylon to speak at Nevada Governor’s Conference
Annual Conference to Shine a Spotlight on Innovation CARSON CITY, Nev. — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelocity.com founder Terry Jones, U.S. Travel Association (USTA) President and CEO Roger Dow, and Brand USA Vice President Amir Eylon will bring their insights and experience to the annual Nevada Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Tourism Director Claudia Vecchio announced. “The focus… Read the full press release
Peel Airports urge Government to urgently rethink UK Aviation Policy
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Peel Airports, the owners of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, have submitted their response to the Government’s consultation on its Draft Aviation Policy Framework. In a detailed response, Peel Airports have highlighted the need for a coherent national aviation policy which places the industry and regional airports… Read the full press release
UNWTO, Ministers of Tourism call for intra-governmental coordination to address visas and air connectivity
London – Madrid, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ministers of Tourism gathered in London for the 6th UNWTO/World Travel Market (WTM) Ministers’ Summit concluded that complicated visa processes and policies that limit air connectivity continue to present major barriers to the growth of travel and tourism. Ministers and representatives from major tour operators and airlines further called for increased intra-governmental… Read the full press release
Ryanair Welcomes Spanish Court Ruling In Favour Of Ryanair’s Online Check-In Policy
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (8 Nov) welcomed the Commercial Court of Madrid’s ruling in favour of Ryanair’s online check-in and boarding card policy, which the Court said expedited the boarding process and saved passengers time. A Spanish passenger had claimed they were unable to check-in online as their credit… Read the full press release
Jersey, Training pays off for T.G.I. Friday’s job-seekers
48 unemployed Islanders have been offered jobs at new restaurant T.G.I. Friday’s 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The restaurant chain confirmed this week that of the 60 jobs created at the restaurant so far, over 75 per cent had been offered to locally qualified job-seekers who had benefitted from intensive preparation from the Back to Work team… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia begins global creative agency tender
Key facts Tourism Australia has confirmed the start of a competitive tender process for its global creative services account. The national tourism agency is required under Australian Government procurement rules to periodically review its agency partners to ensure the best service, value and fit with the marketing objectives and goals of Tourism Australia. Full story… Read the full press release
Nebraska, Applications being accepted for 2013 Passport program
Apply to participate in 2013 Nebraska Passport program LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Passport Program. For those unfamiliar with the program, travelers are encouraged to visit attractions across the state, collect stamps at participating stops and earn prizes. Last year, 80 stops were broken into 10 special-interest… Read the full press release
News Brief: Moving the Electronic Air Waybill Forward
Geneva – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to approve the use of the electronic master air waybill (e-AWB) for air cargo shipments to and from the US. The action means that the e-AWB will be accepted for shipments at… Read the full press release
PATA and Travel Industry Criticize UK APD at the House of Commons
LONDON, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) held a politicians’ and travel industry leaders’ dinner in the House of Commons in London, November 5. The aim was to draw attention to unfair taxation and ill thought-out schemes that are hurting the travel industry, especially UK outbound travel to longhaul destinations. The main… Read the full press release
South Florida Hotel Reflagged DoubleTree by Hilton Deerfield Beach – Boca Raton
Hotel’s New Identity Reflects Destination’s Warm Hospitality MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ —DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Deerfield Beach, the latest addition to the rapidly expanding portfolio of DoubleTree by Hilton hotels worldwide. Owned by Continental Properties and managed by Ocean Properties, the 220-room hotel, previously a… Read the full press release
AAAE Reorganization Creates Government, Meetings/International Business Units To Better Focus On Core Member Needs
Alexandria, Va. — 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) CEO Charles Barclay announced today that he is reorganizing AAAE to acknowledge the reality of its growth into significant, varied business lines to better serve the association’s members. The reorganization creates two new business lines, AAAE Gov and AAAE Meetings and International, and names… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide Completes $275 Million Term Securitization
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced that it has completed a term securitization transaction involving the issuance of $275 million of asset-backed notes. Sierra Timeshare 2012-3 Receivables Funding LLC issued $209 million of A rated notes and $66 million of BBB rated notes. The notes were backed by vacation ownership loans… Read the full press release
China Airlines’ CI006 Celebrates US Visa Waiver Program for Taiwan
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from November 1, Taiwanese passport holders are eligible to travel to the United States for tourism or business purpose, for stays of 90 days or less under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). As China Airlines flight CI006 departing for Los Angeles at 17:10 was the first direct flight from Taiwan to… Read the full press release
AH&LA PARTNERS WITH STR TO LAUNCH FOOD & BEVERAGE STAR BENCHMARK REPORT
Washington, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and STR have joined forces to create the first Food & Beverage STAR Benchmark Report. Created by the AH&LA Food & Beverage Council to develop a standard language or metric that quantifies hotel F&B revenues, the report eventually will enable hoteliers to benchmark against… Read the full press release
MPs Vote for APD Review as Eight in Ten Agree APD May be Pricing People out of Flying
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA welcomes the outcome of a three hour debate in the House of Commons on the future structure and level of Air Passenger Duty [APD], which saw MPs vote in favour of the Treasury undertaking an economic assessment of the impacts of APD on the UK economy. The debate was brought about by… Read the full press release
ABTA Opposes Extension of Consumer Rights Directive to Cover Package Travel and Timeshare Markets
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association today submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skill’s (BIS) Consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. The Consultation focuses in particular on whether pre-ticked boxes for additional payments and premium rate consumer helpline numbers should be allowed. ABTA believes it is unfair to… Read the full press release
Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The managing directors of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have come together to once again urge… Read the full press release
CAA announces plans for future GA pilot safety promotion material
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced plans to update the way it provides safety promotion material to UK recreational pilots. The proposals will see the CAA potentially working with the specialist aviation media to use a variety of methods to provide high quality information to pilots. Early in 2013 the… Read the full press release
Leading Mexican tourism companies and associations commit to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics
Madrid, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fourteen of Mexico’s major tourism companies and associations have signed commitments to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, joining the growing number of private sector players that have pledged to promote and implement the values of responsible and sustainable tourism as championed by the Code (Campeche, Mexico, 24-25 October). The… Read the full press release
Visa facilitation and air connectivity priorities for the UNWTO says Executive Council
Madrid, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ministers of tourism and officials meeting at the 94th session of the UNWTO Executive Council defined advancing visa facilitation and promoting increased air connectivity as priorities for UNWTO (Campeche, Mexico, 24-25 October). “Mexico has made significant advancements in visa facilitation and this has translated into very positive impacts in terms of… Read the full press release
New European rules for Air Operations published
2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Sunday 28 October 2012 marks the entry into force of new European rules for Air Operations. Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 creates harmonised requirements at the European level for commercial air transport operations of aeroplanes and helicopters. EASA has published the associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material, available as Decisions on the Agency… Read the full press release
Survey Confirms Peel Airports’ concerns over UK Aviation Policy
2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Peel Airports, the owners of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, have today welcomed the results of a recent survey of well over 2,000 British adults that highlights the need for urgent action to improve UK aviation policy. The survey conducted on behalf of industry body the Airport… Read the full press release
CAA Advice To Passengers Hit By Long Delays
2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — A judgment today at the European Court means passengers will now be able to claim compensation from airlines for delayed flights in some situations. Following the judgement, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is offering new advice to passengers in the event their flight is delayed. Today’s Court of Justice of the… Read the full press release
CAA publishes advice for new trainee pilots
2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released new guidance for prospective commercial pilots. The advice, including information on protecting financial payments, is aimed at anyone thinking of enrolling on a commercial pilot training course. The guide, available for download from the CAA website, provides useful links to approved training organisations and… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport calls for balanced aviation policy
Government urged to encourage use of existing airport capacity outside London 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport has responded to the Government’s consultation on its Draft Aviation Policy Framework with five recommendations which would deliver real benefits for airports in the regions, the wider economy and passengers across the country. The Draft Framework was published by… Read the full press release
ABTA Urges the Government to take Swift Action on Aviation Capacity
Business Traffic Must Not be Prioritised at the Cost of Leisure Travel 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association has submitted its formal response to the Transport Select Committee Inquiry into Aviation Strategy, emphasising the need for the Government to urgently develop a sustainable strategy for airport capacity. One of the areas ABTA has… Read the full press release
Iberia renueva sus certificados de calidad y medio ambiente en su negocio de handling
Los servicios prestados por Iberia en rampa, a pasajeros, y a clientes con movilidad reducida han superado la auditoría realizada por AENOR Madrid, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia Airport Services (IBAS), división de handling de Iberia, acaba de renovar hasta 2015 los certificados UNE-EN-ISO 9001 y UNE-EN-ISO 14001 concedidos por AENOR (Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación). Ambas certificaciones garantizan… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport to develop options for a new runway
· Gatwick to undertake new runway options work · A new runway at Gatwick has advantages over expansion at Heathrow and Stansted, and the building of an Estuary airport · Remains committed to the 1979 legal agreement: no runway to be built before 2019 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport Limited is beginning detailed work on… Read the full press release