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MGallery by Sofitel opens its first establishment in Versailles: Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château: 10/16/2017 1:11:11 PM; A PRIME LOCATION AT THE GATES OF THE CHATEAU Situated just 200 meters from the Palace of Versailles and its Gardens, Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château enjoys a prime location.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Makes A Difference In Local Communities During Its 2017 Responsible Business Action Month: 10/16/2017 1:07:27 PM; Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today shared the highlights from its 2017 Responsible Business Action Month activities around the world.
Avendra to be Purchased by Aramark: 10/16/2017 12:23:28 PM; Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced that the owners of Avendra, LLC have reached a binding agreement to sell Avendra to Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) for $1,350 million. After redemption of management participation rights, transaction costs, and repayment of Avendra’s outstanding debt, Avendra’s founding shareholders, Marriott, Hyatt, Accor, ClubCorp and IHG, expect to …
British Airways Celebrates Work Experience Month: 10/13/2017 11:52:19 AM; British Airways is welcoming more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017. Students will get to experience the airline’s world class facilities and speak to colleagues at its engineering bases at Heathrow, Cardiff and Glasgow, and its Global Learning Academy training centre.
Etihad Airways launches loungewear competition with Emirati fashion designers: 10/13/2017 11:44:22 AM; With local designers on the rise, Etihad Airways has chosen to cultivate home grown talent and engage the artists in a way that no other airline has done before.
Qantas Aircraft to be Powered by Renewable Biofuel from 2020: 10/13/2017 11:40:34 AM; Qantas has today announced its Los Angeles based aircraft will be powered by biofuel from 2020, reducing the airline’s carbon emissions on its services operating between the US and Australia.
Emirates to sweeten Diwali season with classic Indian delicacies: 10/13/2017 11:35:37 AM; Emirates is set to delight its customers by offering special Diwali delicacies for the celebratory season. The special treats will be available for customers across all classes during the week of Diwali celebrations, from 16th- 22nd October, 2017, on all on flights to India from Dubai.
Contract for the purchase of parts of Air Berlin Group signed: 10/13/2017 11:32:40 AM; After intense negotiations over the past few weeks, Deutsche Lufthansa AG and the Air Berlin Group have signed a contract today regarding the purchase of NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH (NIKI) and Luftfahrtgesellschaft Walter mbH (LGW).
Singapore Airlines’ 70th Anniversary Events Raise $2.55 Million For Community Chest: 10/13/2017 7:50:27 AM; Singapore Airlines (SIA) has raised S$2.55 million for Community Chest through three fundraising events, organised as part of the Airline’s 70th anniversary celebrations.
Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit sign long-term collective labor agreements: 10/11/2017 12:59:03 PM; • Comprehensive package includes all open issues as agreed in March 2017 • 15 per cent structural reduction of cockpit staff costs • Reduction of pension liabilities by a high three-digit million euro amount; positive one-off effect on EBIT 2017 • Hiring and career prospects for junior pilots and pilots of Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings • Gradual …
Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates Its Heritage with Global 30th Anniversary Festivities: 10/11/2017 7:16:45 AM; Fairfield by Marriott, Marriott International’s second largest brand, is celebrating its 30th anniversary year by honoring the brand’s heritage that was born at the Fairfield Farm, unveiling a new brand design and launching a global social responsibility initiative to expand upon its relationship with Habitat for Humanity by launching a national partnership.
U.S. Business Travelers Harbor a Positive Outlook on Business Travel: 10/11/2017 1:39:59 AM; Globalization has brought a significant shift in attitudes towards business travel. According to the inaugural American Express Business Travel Survey, the vast majority of U.S.
KLM brings three leading chefs together at the Okura: 10/10/2017 1:39:20 PM; KLM will be extending its cooperative relationship with three leading chefs who have been contributing towards the superior quality of meals served on board various KLM flights for some time now.
Wyndham Hotel Group Adds 370,000 Sq. Ft. of Meeting Space in 2017: 10/10/2017 1:13:50 PM; Hospitality giant Wyndham Hotel Group announced the latest addition to its expanding Dolce Hotels and Resorts brand: Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, a Dolce Resort.
SAS expands its menu in SAS Go, focusing on the lifestyle and dietary needs of travelers: 10/10/2017 12:13:21 PM; SAS continues to adapt its services to fulfil the desires of SAS travelers. From 4 October, SAS will be one of the few scheduled airlines in Europe to offer its travelers, in SAS Go, the opportunity to pre-order food for their journey, adapted to their dietary and lifestyle requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options.
Air France and Vietnam Airlines Sign a New Join Venture: 10/10/2017 10:38:00 AM; On 10 October 2017, Air France and Vietnam Airlines announced the signing of a strategic partnership allowing the two airlines to optimize their services between France, Europe and Vietnam and to strengthen their position in a buoyant but highly competitive market.
Lufthansa Group partners up with Winding Tree to bring blockchain technology to the travel industry: 10/10/2017 10:35:07 AM; The travel industry is often complex when it comes to digitization. Startups or companies that do not specialize in travel often find it difficult to enter the market, as direct access to the offers of airlines, hotels and other service providers would require negotiations with every single player.
Air New Zealand’s new-look Dreamliner touches down: 10/10/2017 2:45:41 AM; The airline has refreshed the cabin configuration for its next four Dreamliner deliveries in response to growing demand for premium travel, increasing the number of Business Premier seats from 18 to 27 and Premium Economy seats from 21 to 33.
Boeing 777 service to São Paulo in SWISS winter schedules: 10/9/2017 11:22:52 AM; SWISS’s Boeing 777-300ER service network will extend to a further destination in the coming winter timetable period: the SWISS fleet flagship will be newly operated to and from São Paulo in Brazil.
World Travel Awards arrives in Rwanda: 10/9/2017 4:06:45 AM; World Travel Awards (WTA) has touched down in Rwanda ahead of its Africa Gala Ceremony 2017. The prestigious event will take place in the country’s thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October, with hundreds of leaders from across the hospitality industry expected to attend the glittering red carpet ceremony.