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News: Norwegian launches cargo operation

May 29, 2016 • admin
Low-cost carrier Norwegian has established a cargo company so as to coordinate and utilise the capacity of the airline’s route network. In addition, the hot company aims to draw more business partners. Norwegian Cargo AS is a Norwegian-owned company so as to administer a few of the international markets through a large network of General Sales Agents agreements. The market inside the Nordic countries may be managed directly by the corporate, which also enables the likelihood for more direct agreements. “With Norwegian’s continual growth and the launch of flights to america and Thailand, that is the correct time to ascertain a separate entity inside the company to preserve and develop the transportation of products and to make sure optimal utilisation of the available cargo capacity,” said Bjørn Erik Barman-Jenssen, director...
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Marriott reports strong increase in Middle East sales

May 27, 2016 • admin
Together with the Marriott International, 2013 first quarter results, which reported a 31 per cent increase in comparison to first quarter 2012, the corporate has announced an 11.2 per cent increase in RevPAR figures around the Middle East and Africa for first quarter when compared with an analogous period in 2012. Driven predominantly by a 4.1 per cent growth in first quarter occupancy for the region, the company’s quarterly results clearly demonstrate global traveller’s like to stay at Marriott International properties, comprising the various world’s strongest and most precious brands. Marriott International has played an important role in fuelling regional travel – the selection of visitors expected to rise from over 70 million in 2011 to 195 million by 2030. New figures that highlight Marriott International’s remarkable regional development with...
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News: Top appointments at WAYN continues to grow

May 27, 2016 • admin
WAYN has announced the recruitment of Kai Herzberger, previously chief marketing officer at DailyDeals, a member of the Google Family, to go up operations as chief operating officer. The company has also employed Ben Andrews, previously global product manager at Yahoo! Answers, as director of product management. WAYN has over 21 million members in 193 countries with over 50 global tourist boards, airlines, hotels and travel operators as partners. WAYN has become one of several world’s leading platforms for driving user engagement and influencing travel decisions. In December 2012 WAYN won the title of World’s Leading Travel Social Network’ on the World Travel Awards. Peter Ward, chief executive, WAYN said: “We’re delighted to have Kai and Ben on board. “Kai will head up operations through a period of great transformation...
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News: IAG places Airbus order to modernise long-haul fleet

May 25, 2016 • admin
International Airlines Group has confirmed it’s ordering Airbus A350 aircraft for the group’s long-haul fleet. For British Airways, there are 18 A350-1000 firm orders, plus 18 options. These are along with 18 Boeing 787 options which IAG announced previously that it plans to transform into firm orders. The A350 and Boeing 787 firm orders may be used to exchange 30 Boeing 747-400 aircraft between 2017 and 2023 while the choices may be used to switch aircraft or provide opportunities for growth. For Iberia, IAG has also reached agreement with Airbus in addition to Boeing to secure commercial terms and delivery slots that may result in firm orders for A350s and/or Boeing 787s. Firm orders will only be made when Iberia is able to grow profitably, having restructured and reduced its...
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News: DoubleTree by Hilton expands in Australia

May 23, 2016 • admin
Hilton Worldwide has announced it might introduce its fastest growing full-service brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, to Australia when it re-brands four Northern Territory hotels on May 1st. The country’s first three DoubleTree by Hilton hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs will open alongside Hilton Darwin inside the Territory. “We are delighted in order to introduce the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to the Australian market and so as to add another Hilton Hotel & Resort within the region’s most vital areas of growth,” said Ashley Spencer, vice chairman, operations, Australasia, Hilton Worldwide. “We was seeking to enter into the Northern Territory for a while and are committed to creating these properties the leading full-service hotels out there.” The Northern Territory hotels are...
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