Category - Business

CALC delivers second batch of aircraft to Lucky Air and West Air

7 years ago

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited, the largest independent aircraft operating lessor in China, is pleased to announce that the Group has completed deliveries of the second batch of aircraft to two subsidiaries of HNA Group, Lucky Air and West Air, delivering an Airbus A320 aircraft to the airlines respectively. CALC has signed Letters of Intent with Lucky Air and West Air on 5 January 2016 for the leases of A320 aircraft. It has then successfully delivered an Airbus A320 aircraft to...

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board launches Meet L.A. app

7 years ago

During PCMA’s 2017 Convening Leaders conference, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched Meet L.A., a free mobile app reflecting MeetLA.com’s cutting-edge design and features for meeting professionals looking to conduct business in Los Angeles, one of the world’s premier meeting destinations. Following the recent launch of L.A. Tourism’s immersive Virtual Discovery L.A., the Meet L.A. app allows users to handily view the virtual travel platform, quickly browse...

Star Cruises announces triple homeport deployment of SuperStar Virgo

7 years ago

Star Cruises, Asia Pacific’s leading cruise line, announced the debut triple homeport deployment of flagship SuperStar Virgo in Hong Kong, Manila and Kaohsiung with the launch of the “Jewels of the South China Sea”, an unprecedented itinerary that marks a milestone in the cruise travel industry. Nearly 25 million people worldwide have enjoyed a cruise in 2016 and this fun-filled travel option has been gaining immense popularity in recent years, including in Hong Kong, due its hassle-free nature...

Asia’s Largest licensing show opens in Hong Kong

7 years ago

Hong Kong is Asia’s foremost licensing hub, and the Hong Kong International Licensing Show, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has become an important platform for global licensors and brands to explore and capture new business opportunities. The 15th Hong Kong International Licensing Show, the world’s second-largest and Asia’s largest event of its kind, kicked off its three-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center today. “The...

Air Tanzania to fight ticket fraud with new technology

7 years ago

Information has emerged from Dar es Salaam that the new management at Air Tanzania, under pressure from President Magufuli to part with the old ways and become a more efficient corporate entity, has taken steps to eliminate ticket fraud. It is understood that effective next month will new reservation ticketing software be installed and ready to be used, aimed to avoid past mistakes over which former top managers were sacked and are being prosecuted. When President Magufuli launched the first...

London Heathrow on board meals: Lighter and healthier

7 years ago

London Heathrow’s on-board meal sales reveal how passengers have responded to the rise of clean eating. 2016 data shows a trend towards lighter meals with sushi now taking the number one place for dining at 30,000 feet while more refillable bottles than ever are being recharged in the departure lounge. Lighter luggage While delicate sushi meals have been crowned king of the skies, sandwiches and salads under 500 calories still feature in the top five as the second and third items most craved...

Qatar Airways congratulates Hamad International Airport on ‘5-Star Airport’ award

7 years ago

Qatar Airways proudly congratulates Hamad International Airport, the airline’s home hub, on achieving the coveted ‘5-Star Airport’ award by Skytrax, the London-based aviation institute and the gold standard for conveying the passenger’s voice in airport and airline rankings. Hamad International Airport is the first ever in the Middle East to receive the honour from Skytrax, which only awards the 5-Star Airport rating to airports that achieve the highest overall Quality Performance, recognising...

Jet Airways introduces A330 aircraft on Kuwait and Jeddah routes

7 years ago

Jet Airways, will introduce its wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft on certain additional domestic and international routes, thereby boosting capacity on other key sectors and extending guests, a superior onboard experience. The state-of-the-art aircraft will be deployed on the Mumbai-Kuwait-Mumbai and Mumbai-Jeddah-Mumbai routes, aside from Mumbai-Chennai-Mumbai and Mumbai-Bangalore-Mumbai legs on the airline’s domestic network. While the wide-body service between Mumbai-Chennai-Mumbai is slated to...

Lohani: Air India will add 35 new planes to its fleet in 2017

7 years ago

Air India plans to add 35 new planes this year as the airline prepares for “consolidation and expansion” by flying to more number of international as well as domestic routes, the air carrier’s head Ashwani Lohani said. Emphasising that the “battle has just begun” in terms of revival, Lohani said Air India needs to be competitive in fares with attractive schemes. “I expect almost 35 new planes to join the Air India family during 2017 and all of us need to be in full readiness to receive them...

SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines report combined December traffic

7 years ago

SkyWest, Inc. today reported 156,788 block hours in December 2016, compared to 166,536 block hours in December 2015, a decrease of 9,748 or 5.9%. The net decrease was consistent with SkyWest’s fleet transition plan to improve the mix of aircraft in its fleet by adding new E175 aircraft, while reducing its 50-seat jets. The year-over-year net change was primarily driven by approximately 10,700 additional block hours from its E175 aircraft and a decrease of approximately 20,400 block hours...

Boeing achieves strong delivery numbers in 2016

7 years ago

Boeing recorded strong commercial delivery numbers in 2016 and achieved several airplane program milestones. The company delivered 748 commercial airplanes. Boeing booked 668 net orders, valued at $94.1 billion at list prices. The backlog at the end of the year stood at 5,715 unfilled commercial orders. Airplane development programs continued to make progress in 2016. Key milestones for the year included the first flight of the 737 MAX, the opening of the 777X Composite Wing Center in Everett...

Alaska Airlines kicks off new year with new in-flight amenities

7 years ago

Hot on the heels of its acquisition of California-based airline Virgin America, Alaska Airlines is debuting a complimentary new service to help fliers stay connected with friends and loved ones on the ground. Beginning today, guests on Alaska’s Gogo-equipped flights can use iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to send greetings from 35,000 feet – for free. “We’re celebrating the new year – and our new, bigger airline – with the rollout of new customer-friendly...

HotelsPro appoints new Regional VP for Middle East, Africa and South Asia

7 years ago

HotelsPro appointed a new Regional Vice President for Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. Directly reporting to the Managing Director, Alaeddin Jebrini Erkan will be responsible for the management of HotelsPro Dubai office and all operations in Middle East, Africa and South Asia regions. Mr. Erkan has expertises on various areas such as business development, travel management, tourism management, online travel, team management, strategic planning and international sales. Alaeddin Jebrini...

International luxury travel: loop secures market shares in Germany

7 years ago

The 5-star hotel Cap Rocat on Majorca, luxury hotel group Lošinj Hotels & Villas in Croatia, Puente Beach Resort & Spa in Spain and the IST Travel Group are already looking forward to this date: from the March 26 to 29, 2017 the unique luxury travel trade loop – luxury on our planet takes place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This outstanding platform provides international top hoteliers to meet the best travel buyers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in order to jointly drive...

Cornwall Airport Newquay expands with Flybe

7 years ago

Following its third consecutive year of outstanding double-digit passenger traffic growth, Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) has already confirmed further enhancements to its route network for 2017, announcing Flybe’s frequency increases on five of its 12 services from the Airport for S17. Out of the dozen routes CAN’s largest airline partner (in terms of weekly seats) operated last year, all return this summer with five of its most successful links increasing from S16 levels – Manchester from...

Seychelles Tourism: The icing of the cake for former tourism minister Alain St.Ange

7 years ago

Information has just emerged from the paradise islands of the Seychelles that the year 2016 ended on a high note with 304.149 visitors recorded entering the archipelago over the period January to December. This figure constitutes a further double-digit growth of over 10 percent after the year 2015 saw a growth of nearly 20 percent. France, Germany and the UAE now are the three leading sources for tourists to the Seychelles, followed by Italy, the UK and Ireland combined and then China, which...

Hainan Airlines Earns Third Place in Airline Safety Ranking by JACDEC

7 years ago

German airline safety data evaluation firm JACDEC — the most authoritative airline safety rating firm in the world — released a comprehensive ranking report surveying more than 60 of the world’s safest leading airlines with a summarized safety review for 2016 on January 4, 2017. One of highlights is Hainan Airlines, a mainland China-based airline renowned for its five-star hospitality services, which came in 3rd in the latest Airline Safety Ranking, a rise from its fifth place...

The Build-a-Church Fundraising Program by Inspired Voyager can help your Church!

7 years ago

Athens- Inspired Voyager is proud to announce and offer their unique Build-a-Church program with dual benefits. The benefits are that not only the traveler to get to visit and study the Bible while exploring a unique destination such as the Holylands, or in following the Steps of the Apostle Paul in their Steps of Paul Cruise, but at the same time, the tourist will raise a generous amount for their own church that can go up to $100,000.00!!! How Build-A-Church program works: The organizer earns...

Marriott International debuts second Aloft Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan

7 years ago

Marriott International announced the opening of design-led Aloft Taipei Beitou Hotel, the second Aloft in Taipei, which brings a modern twist to the century-old hot spring destination of Beitou. Featuring vibrant design and innovative technology, the 292-room hotel is just steps from a multitude of hot springs, and a quick 5-minute stroll to two Metro stations, enabling easy access to Taipei’s downtown area and attractions. “We are proud to debut Aloft Taipei Beitou, the second...

Hilton continues Moroccan expansion

7 years ago

Hilton has signed a management agreement with Group Sadiki to open its first hotel in Casablanca. The news follows the conclusion of a landmark year for Hilton in Morocco which saw it re-establish a presence in the country in March 2016, with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center. The mid-scale Hilton Garden Inn brand will now be soon represented in Morocco’s largest city, with construction set to begin this year. Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sidi Maarouf will consist of an...

ITB Berlin Convention: Well prepared for turbulent times

7 years ago

At the ITB Berlin Convention, which takes place from 8 to 11 March 2017, one of the key up-to-the-minute topics will be ’Disruptive Travel: The End of the World as We Know It’. Leading international experts will show how tourism professionals are successfully taking on controversial issues and current challenges such as geopolitical crises, travel safety risks and the use of artificial intelligence. On 8 March 2017 the ITB Future Day will kick off events together with this year’s Convention...

Kenya’s President briefed on future of Kenya Airways

7 years ago

Kenya Airways’ Chairman Michael Joseph earlier today went to State House in Nairobi to brief President Uhuru Kenyatta on progress made to restructure the national airline and return it to profitability. Mr. Joseph updated the President on the current process of recruiting a new Chief Executive of the airline as well as other initiatives aimed at strengthening the national carrier. Current CEO Mr. Mbuvi Ngunze had last year indicated that he was going to leave the airline at the end of Q1...

Hamad International Airport enters elite category

7 years ago

Hamad International Airport (HIA) today joined the top tier of global airports becoming the sixth airport in the world to receive the ‘5-Star Airport’ designation by Skytrax, the London-based aviation institute and the gold standard for conveying the passenger’s voice in airport and airline rankings. This makes HIA the first ever airport in the Middle East to earn this acclaimed title. The prestigious 5-Star Airport rating is awarded to airports achieving the highest, overall Quality...

Ethiopian Airlines announces fifth gateway to China

7 years ago

Ethiopian Airlines will launch their fifth destination in China, when nonstop flights between Addis Ababa and Chengdu commence on June 3, 2017. Using a two-class Boeing 787, the initial service will include three flights per week, leaving the Ethiopian capital every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, returning to Addis Ababa on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Departure time is set from ADD at ten minutes past midnight, giving connecting passengers from across Africa ample time to connect to the...

Cologne Bonn Airport strengthens links to the UK

7 years ago

On the back of a year which saw Cologne Bonn Airport record more than double the European average in passenger growth traffic, the German airport has kick-started 2017 with the announcement of its first new airline partner of the year. Launching its inaugural route from Cologne Bonn, Stobart Air, operated by Flybe will be commencing a six times weekly service to London Southend from 1 May. Commenting on the new route development, Michael Garvens, Chairman of the Management Board, Cologne Bonn...

SeaWorld announces new Chief Marketing Officer

7 years ago

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Denise Godreau has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Godreau brings extensive industry experience in driving global brand strategy, digital marketing and technology, and revenue generation. “We are looking forward to the leadership and experience Denise brings to our marketing team,” said Joel Manby, President and Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. “She will be focused on driving increased...

British Airways cabin crew to stage 48-hour walkout on January 10

7 years ago

I n an ongoing pay dispute which saw British Airways narrowly avert a Christmas Day strike, Unite union, that represents airline’s cabin crew, announced a 48-hour walkout for later in January. Up to 2,700 cabin crew are due to strike from January 10 after rejecting a deal proposed by the airline in December, the union said. Last month’s offer averted a walkout originally planned for Christmas Day and December 26 (Boxing Day), but 70 percent of Unite members involved in the dispute...

Asia’s largest licensing show and conference open next week

7 years ago

The world’s second-largest and Asia’s largest event of its kind, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (9-11 January) and Asian Licensing Conference (9-10 January) will kick off next week to showcase licensing opportunities in Asia. Both events are organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Digital age and Belt and Road Initiative create new licensing opportunities The licensing industry has seen robust growth and diversification in recent years, uncovering...

$8.25 billion: GECAS orders 75 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes

7 years ago

Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, announced today an order for 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order, booked in December, is valued at $8.25 billion at current list prices. The follow-on order increases the GECAS firm order book for the 737 MAX to 170 airplanes, the largest of any aircraft leasing company. “These new orders will enable GECAS to serve our clients’ needs — assisting in managing their...

Delta Air Lines reports December 2016 financial and operating performance

7 years ago

Delta Air Lines today reported financial and operating performance for December 2016. Consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) for the month of December was flat year over year, driven by strong demand trends and improving close-in domestic yields as Delta’s capacity actions and revenue management strategies continue to benefit results. In an Investor Update issued this morning, Delta announced that it now expects unit revenue to decline 2.5-3.0% for the December quarter given the...