Tag: InterContinental
InterContinental San Francisco Hotel unveils Presidential Suite, capping top-to-bottom renovation
editor- October 23, 2019 02:25Luxury hotel completes redesign with show-stopping penthouse master suite Topping off a full interior renovation, the InterContinental San Francisco Hotel reveals an entirely redesigned Presidential Suite—an impressive 2,000 square-foot penthouse ... Read More
ExpressJet Airlines: United Express carrier began service with its newest aircraft type
Dmytro Makarov- June 13, 2019 20:09ExpressJet Airlines operates as United Express, on behalf of United Airlines , to serve more than 100 airports across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with over 3,300 weekly flights from bases in Chicago, Cleveland, Houston and Newark. ... Read More
Holiday Inn Hotel to open near Moscow Domodedovo Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019 16:40Minister of Investments and Innovations in Moscow region Michael An, Director of Moscow Domodedovo Airport Igor Borisov, and MC Sobor Development Company representative Julia Lukyanchuk have signed an agreement to ... Read More
United, Southwest and Delta: New nonstop flights to Southern California
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:40The expansion of air service at Ontario International Airport (ONT), in Southern California, continues today with the United Airlines nonstop flights serving Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). ONT now reaches ... Read More
Next Story Group appoints Patrick Imbardelli as its Chairman
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:03Next Story Group, International hospitality company, has appointed Patrick Imbardelli, as Chairman of its Board with immediate effect. Prior to this appointment, Patrick was a non-executive Director and Advisor to ... Read More
Lufthansa uses telemedicine on board its long-haul fleet
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 17:00As the first airline in the world to do so, Lufthansa has equipped all long–haul aircraft with the mobile ECG (Electrocardiogram) system CardioSecur. In case of on-board medical emergencies, the ... Read More
The InterContinental San Francisco Unveils Extensive Renovation Led by BraytonHughes Design Studios and EDG Design
editor- May 31, 2019 21:41Two Bay Area-based design firms, BraytonHughes Design Studios and EDG Design, are pleased to unveil the updated design for the InterContinental San Francisco , the landmark South of Market San ... Read More
Embraer Praetor 600 now triple-certified by EASA and FAA
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 00:20Embraer announced today that the company's new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet was granted its Type Certificate by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and by the FAA (Federal Aviation ... Read More
NIZUC Resort & Spa announces new Spa Director
Chief Assignment Editor- May 20, 2019 18:32Cancun's NIZUC Resort & Spa has hired Alicia Acevedo as Spa Director to oversee all activities surrounding the NIZUC Spa, the first ESPA-branded spa in the Mexican Caribbean. With over ... Read More
InterContinental Hotels Group launches new Atwell Suites brand
Chief Assignment Editor- May 15, 2019 16:01InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today revealed its new all-suites brand, Atwell Suites, to thousands of IHG owners and operators at its Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas. The ... Read More
Etihad Airways extends free two-night Abu Dhabi getaway offer
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 18:15Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announced it is extending its free Abu Dhabi stopover campaign to the end of the year due to the popularity of the ... Read More
RCI announces new Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 23:42RCI, the world's largest timeshare vacation exchange network as part of Wyndham Destinations, has announced the appointment of Paul Mulcahy as Managing Director for RCI operations in Europe, the Middle ... Read More
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort announces key new appointments
Chief Assignment Editor- May 6, 2019 23:05InterContinental Hayman Island Resort has strengthened its commitment to talent development and innovation, announcing an ambitious team to guide the resort into a new era of luxury from July 1, ... Read More
Pride Hotels appoints new Associate Vice President, Pride Plaza Aerocity, New Delhi
Chief Assignment Editor- May 2, 2019 15:55Pride Hotels announced the joining of Mohammad Shoeb to the post of Associate Vice President, Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New Delhi. A Post Graduate Diploma holder in Tourism & Hotel ... Read More
Airbus: ACJ319neo makes successful first flight
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019 08:08The ACJ319neo successfully completed a first flight lasting one hour and 55 min on 24th April 2019, beginning a short flight-test programme to verify its corporate jet features – such ... Read More
IMEX exhibitors invited to make Sustainable Exhibiting Pledge
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019 17:10IMEX in Frankfurt has invited exhibitors at this year’s show (21 -23 May) to make a Sustainable Exhibiting Pledge as it continues to increase its commitment to demonstrating and leading ... Read More
Passenger and cargo numbers continue to rise at Ontario International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- April 19, 2019 18:55The number of airline passengers who traveled through Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) increased by more than 5% last month compared to March last year, the Ontario International Airport ... Read More
New team member at The Pod Hotels
editor- April 17, 2019 22:46The Pod Hotels is striving to address the rapidly-increasing demand for affordable lifestyle hotels targeted at progressive-minded and budget-conscious travelers who are creative and ambitious and who maintain high expectations ... Read More
Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engine achieves 10 million flying hours
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 15:18The Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engine, which entered service in 1987, recently achieved another incredible milestone by reaching 10 million flying hours in nearly 5 million flights. The engine powers a ... Read More
China launches world’s first 5G smart hotel
editor- April 17, 2019 01:48A strategic cooperation agreement was signed today to create the world's first 5G smart hotel in China by InterContinental Shenzhen, Shenzhen Telecom, and Huawei. By introducing the hotel industry’s first ... Read More
South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns to Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 15:16The South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns for its third edition in May and will again feature top executives from both hotel owning groups and management companies and a ... Read More
BD Hotels plans rapid expansion, hires Head Of Acquisitions & Development
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 15:14BD Hotels today announces the appointment of Rani Gharbie as the Head of Acquisitions & Development for The Pod Hotels, BD Hotel’s highly profitable micro-hotel concept. The Pod Hotels currently ... Read More
Arab Hotel Investment Conference is back: Why it’s so amazing
Elisabeth Lang - special to eTN- April 11, 2019 03:44Last year, the move of the 14th Arab Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) from Dubai Jumeirah Madinat to the neighboring Emirate Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) was a huge challenge. Ras Al ... Read More
Munich Airport welcomes new US destination
editor- April 3, 2019 02:22Effective immediately, American Airlines has launched a new service to the “land of endless opportunities.” An Airbus A330 will be departing daily from Munich, Germany, to Charlotte, in the US ... Read More
Munich to Osaka now nonstop on Lufthansa
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 06:36Lufthansa launched a new service from Munich to Osaka on March 31 using an A350 aircraft. Along with the established flights operated by Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways to Tokyo, Munich ... Read More
Beverly Hills SLS Hotel appoints new sales leader
editor- March 27, 2019 01:06The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills welcomed Jake Megrikian as director of sales and marketing, following the property’s $22 million investment in redesign timed to its 10-year ... Read More
New Executive Chef at Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Malaysia
editor- March 27, 2019 01:02Guests dining at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa’s signature Eat Well menu, as well as its array of local and international cuisine, are in for a healthier, heightened culinary ... Read More
Summer Schedule 2019: Frankfurt Airport puts spring in its step
editor- March 26, 2019 20:07New flight schedule to take effect on March 31 – Total flights expanding moderately Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continues to strengthen its status as Germany’s leading international aviation hub. Starting on March ... Read More
International travel drives February growth at Ontario International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- March 22, 2019 17:03More than 363,000 airline passengers moved through Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) in February, an increase of 2.7%, or roughly 10,000 travelers, over the same month last year. The ... Read More
IMEX Policy Forum puts future city development front and center
Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2019 16:01Policy makers from national and regional governments worldwide will explore The Business of Placemaking with leading business events industry professionals at this year’s IMEX Policy Forum. This year the annual ... Read More
Alitalia airline: The ongoing medley
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 20, 2019 21:57The journey of Gianfranco Battisti, CEO of Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane (FS), to the United States would have borne its first fruits in the definition of the new company for ... Read More
Munich Airport reports 2018 net profit of 150 million euros
Chief Assignment Editor- March 20, 2019 16:01Munich Airport reported a successful 2018 operating year at its annual press conference in Munich today: The 3.8 percent increase in traffic to a total of 46.3 million passengers flying ... Read More
InterContinental Genève: 6 years of Green Globe certification
editor- March 13, 2019 22:41Green Globe first certified the InterContinental Genève in 2014. Ideally located on an oasis of calm in the diplomatic district, InterContinental Genève offers elegantly designed rooms and suites with breathtaking ... Read More
ILTM Asia Pacific creating business playgrounds for international luxury travel brands
Chief Assignment Editor- March 11, 2019 20:03In its second year, ILTM Asia Pacific is gearing up to be the international and Asia Pacific business event for the luxury travel industry. A business opportunity for suppliers and ... Read More
Emirates debuts new lounge at FCO Rome airport
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 5, 2019 00:12Emirates premium customers who leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci the main Italian airport can now count on higher levels of comfort and convenience, thanks to the opening of the ... Read More
United Airlines spends US$1.6 billion at LAX airport
editor- March 1, 2019 02:28"Our continued investments emphasize our commitment to our customers in Los Angeles as California's global airline,” said United Airlines Chief Operations Officer Greg Hart, commenting on the US$1.6 billion spent ... Read More