Cartagena de Indias picks up Routes Americas banner
After a successful Routes Americas in Nassau, Nassau Airport Development Company have officially handed over to Cartagena de Indias, the official host destination of Routes Americas 2013. The only route development event for the entire Americas region will take place on February 10th-12th 2013 in Cartagena hosted by Cartagena-Rafael Nuñez International Airport and supported by their stakeholders Cartagena Tourist Board and PROEXPORT Colombia.
Worldhotels launches new sustainability programme
Worldhotels has launched a new Sustainability Programme aimed at assisting affiliate hotels to increase efficiency through sustainability. The initiative sees the publication of a group-wide Sustainability Policy, as well as the introduction of resources and tools to assist hotels in their individual efforts towards sustainability.
Spirit of New Jersey schedules $1.5 million renovation
Entertainment Cruises, the largest harbor cruise company in the United States, today announced that plans are underway for a $1.5 million renovation of the Spirit of New Jersey, scheduled for completion in time for the spring/summer season. It will feature quality improvement initiatives aimed at modernizing the vessel and providing a fresh and trendy dining and entertainment experience.
TripAdvisor Business reveals U.S. hotels optimistic on 2012 economy
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the results of the annual TripAdvisor Industry Index — one of the world’s largest hotel business surveys, incorporating responses from more than 9,000 accommodation owners and managers worldwide, of which 1276 were from the U.S.
Ryanair cuts Edinburgh traffic by 15% from summer 2012
Ryanair, has announced that it would cut its base at Edinburgh from 7 to 6 aircraft, with the loss of 5 routes, 300,000 pax p.a., leading to the loss of up to 300 jobs, following the breakdown of negotiations with the high cost BAA Edinburgh about a competitive cost base for further Ryanair growth at Edinburgh. Ryanair also warned that BAA Edinburgh’s high cost base will lead to significant further cuts in Ryanair’s operation, if its 5 year agreement (which expires in Oct 2012) is not extended on more competitive terms.
Hotels with poor websites face drop in profits
Hotels which fail to spend time and money on their websites face a drop in bookings and profitability, according to a new study. Customers expect a host of features on hotel websites, even when looking at small hotels in developing countries, according to the researchers from the University of Portsmouth.
PATA Next Gen to “Build the Business Beyond Profits” in Malaysia
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will organize the 2012 PATA Annual Conference (PAC2012) hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia, and Tourism Malaysia. The conference will address the theme “Building the Business Beyond Profits” and will feature some of Asia’s most acclaimed and conscientious entrepreneurs.
Eurail Group Reports Positive InterRail Sales Results for 2011
Eurail Group G.I.E., the organisation dedicated to the marketing and management of the InterRail Pass, reports positive full year sales results for the fifth year running. Over 248,000 Europeans explored Europe by rail and enjoyed travelling with InterRail Passes in 2011.
Toronto CityPASS helps travelers save big on Toronto’s Top Attractions
Spring is just around the corner: Days are getting longer, temperatures are beginning to rise, and the worst of the winter weather — hopefully — is over. So, shake off those winter blues with a spring getaway to Toronto, Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan city.