Archive for April, 2008
Turboprops comeback heralds Philippine Airlines new subsidiary
After phasing out its turboprop aircraft after undergoing receivership in the late 1990s, Philippine Airlines has acquired nine Canadian-made Bombardier-turboprop aircraft to launch its new budget airline subsidiary PAL Express.
About three 50-seater Q300 and six 70-seater Q400 Bombardier aircraft are seen to service the inter-regional routes in Visayas which has small airports that cannot accommodate [...]
8th Global Travel And Tourism Summit Draws To Close With Decisive Call To Reduce Carbon Footprint
The 8th edition of the Global Travel and Tourism Summit drew to a successful close today at the Madinat Jumeirah, capping two-days of deliberations with a unanimous call for reducing the industry’s carbon footprint by 80 per cent by 2025.
Experts also emphasised the need for a more conscious and strategic commitment to identifying innovative ways [...]
Travel and Tourism Industry Will Continue to Outperform in 2008, According to Scotia Economics’ New Industry Trends Report
International travel and tourism has been one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy in recent years, according to the new Industry Trends report launched today by Scotia Economics. International tourist arrivals increased a solid six per cent last year, the
strongest annual rise since 2004, to a record of almost 900 million.
“International travel [...]
Global Travel & Tourism Summit launches in Dubai
Some 1,000 industry delegates congregated upon Dubai for the launch of the Global Travel & Tourism Summit, this year launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
With representatives from 75 countries around the world, the summit is set to address the responsibilities of the tourism industry as its global influences [...]
Hilton Shanghai completes Renovation of Executive Offerings
The Hilton Shanghai recently completed renovations to enhance its facilities popular with executive guests. The hotel has introduced a fresh new look to its popular Executive Floor Rooms and Lounge, 24/7 business facilities and trans fat-free menus.
The renovated Executive Lounge on the 38th floor is now three times larger, stretching a full 50 meters across [...]
Tealeaf Hosts Executive Advisory Council to Promote Online Customer Experience Optimization
Industry Leaders Including Best Buy, US Airways, VEGAS.com, Verizon Wireless and Wells Fargo Convene to Collaborate and Share Expertise and Experience
Tealeaf, the leader in online Customer Experience Management (CEM), today announced the conclusion of its Executive Advisory Council Annual Meeting — established as a forum for the exchange of ideas and best practices among its [...]
FIFA World Cup propels Indaba 2008 to new heights
The annual travel show for South African Tourism has already surpassed its precedent participation, attracting 14 percent more visitors than 2007 with two months to go.
With a registered number of 3777 compared to 2922 in 2007, the country manager for Domestic South African Tourism, Sindile Xulu notes “while registration is still open, we already have [...]
