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News: Travelzoo appoints Simon Talling-Smith as president, products & emerging businesses

July 2, 2016 • admin
Travelzoo Inc, an international Internet media company, today announced that Simon Talling-Smith will join Travelzoo on August 1, 2013, as President, Products & Emerging Businesses. Mr. Talling-Smith joins Travelzoo from British Airways, where he currently serves as Executive Vice chairman, the Americas, and is Chairman of the yank Airlines-British Airways-Iberia Joint Business.
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News: Hertz Equipment Rental expands into Mongolia

June 30, 2016 • admin
The Hertz Corporation has announced that Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation has entered right into a franchise agreement with Consolidation Services Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary Mongolia Equipment Rental Corporation. Consolidation Services could have the exclusive license to produce rental equipment in Mongolia utilising the “Hertz Equipment” brand and proprietary system, ranging from a commencement date of July 1, 2013.

News: Alaska Airlines upgrades in-flight entertainment

June 28, 2016 • admin
Travellers flying on Alaska Airlines starting q4 will enjoy new aircraft seats that feature a private space-enhancing design and are equipped with power outlets. The airline is likewise nearing a choice on an enhanced in-flight entertainment system as a way to allow customers to observe movies, television shows and other programming streamed to any Wi-Fi-enabled device. The $100 million project to upgrade the cabins on all of Alaska’s Boeing 737-800, -900 and -900ER aircraft is anticipated to be finished by the tip of 2014. “Passengers have responded very favourably to the innovative and comfy Recaro seats on our 737-900ERs. “Two other features we all know they would like probably the most are power for his or her electronic devices and enhanced in-flight entertainment,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines’ vp of...
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DoubleTree by Hilton to open two new London hotels

June 28, 2016 • admin
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced it’ll open two new hotels in London this summer under franchise agreements with Westmont Hospitality. The latest additions are DoubleTree by Hilton London – Hyde Park and DoubleTree by Hilton London – Ealing, either one of that are within the final stages of in depth refurbishments totalling £20 million, joining seven other DoubleTree by Hilton properties around the capital city. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vp, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said: “London is a global class destination and DoubleTree by Hilton is becoming a main a part of its tourism offering. “These two new properties complement the strength of our long established Hilton Hotels & Resorts presence, whereby this year we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the landmark London Hilton on Park Lane. “Building at...
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News: Boeing overcomes Dreamliner debacle to record strong financials

June 26, 2016 • admin
Boeing has reported first-quarter core earnings per share increased 24 per cent to $1.73, driven by strong performance around the company’s businesses. First-quarter 2013 results included the anticipated good thing about $0.19 per share for the 2012 research and development tax credit; first-quarter 2012 included a advantage of $0.11 per share regarding a favourable court judgment on satellite litigation. First-quarter core operating earnings increased 14 per cent to $1.9 billion from a similar period of the prior year when excluding the advantage of $131 million with regards to the favourable court judgment. First-quarter revenue was $18.9 billion, earnings from operations were $1.5 billion and earnings per share were $1.44. The company reaffirmed its 2013 financial and deliveries guidance. “Strong core operating performance fuelled by productivity gains and solid program execution...
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