Tag: purchases
Heathrow Airport invests £50 million in new CT security equipment
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 20:35Heathrow has announced the rollout of new computed tomography (CT) security equipment throughout the airport over the next few years. When fully deployed, the 3D equipment could end the need ... Read More
U.S. Travel Association: Holds IPW Press Conference and you’re there
editor- June 5, 2019 00:18Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO was the first to speak at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Press Conference held at the 51st edition held on Tuesday, June ... Read More
Sonesta Hotels announces its new credit card
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 19:09Sonesta International Hotels Corporation launched the new Sonesta World Mastercard® to reward loyal guests and Sonesta Travel Pass members in the United States. Offered in partnership with Bank of America, ... Read More
Boeing’s second biggest customer turns its back on 737 MAX, goes to Airbus
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 23:30Emirati state-owned low-cost airline Flydubai is negotiating potential purchases of new А320 Neo jets with European aerospace giant Airbus to replace its Boeing 737 MAX planes that have been grounded ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism: New York City MetroCard might just be your ‘golden ticket’ to Hawaii
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 19:48The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) launched an initiative today that will bring one lucky New Yorker (and a plus-one) all the way from the island of New York ... Read More
San Francisco International Airport purchases six new electric buses
Chief Assignment Editor- April 22, 2019 18:55Today Proterra announced that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has purchased six 40' Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and three 60 kW Proterra plug-in chargers, joining a growing list of ... Read More
Delta Air Lines offsets most carbon emissions for over 300K customers on Earth Day
Chief Assignment Editor- April 22, 2019 15:10In celebration of Earth Day today, Delta is offsetting the emissions of all domestic leisure and business travel into and out of New York, Boston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham and ... Read More
The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi welcomes team of Epicurean Authorities
Chief Assignment Editor- April 15, 2019 15:23The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi announced the appointment of two new leaders who will work in tandem to heighten the dining experiences that The Andaman have to offer. ... Read More
Single-use plastic ban, food waste and local produce top priorities in Centara’s 2019 Sustainability Plan
editor- March 22, 2019 21:32Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is focusing on three key sustainability initiatives as part of the company’s recently announced 2019 Sustainability Plan: eliminating single-use plastic products; reducing ... Read More
Russian carriers ‘suspend indefinitely’ all Boeing 737 MAX purchases
Chief Assignment Editor- March 20, 2019 15:22Contracts for the purchase of troubled Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have been suspended indefinitely by a number of Russian airlines, according to Vladimir Afonsky, a member of the Russia's State ... Read More
Brits rush to experience Europe ahead of Brexit Day
Chief Assignment Editor- March 12, 2019 18:53Uncertainty surrounding Brexit pushed British tourists to take in EU holiday hotspots before 29th March. While ticket bookings in much-loved destinations such as Italy are up 28% year-on-year for the ... Read More
India launches National Common Mobility Card for seamless travel
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 16:15National Common Mobility Card 'One Nation, One Card' for transport mobility was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a function in Ahmedabad. The Indigenous Automatic Fare Collection System ... Read More
Donald Trump not only loves Kim Jong-un but also Vietjet
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 27, 2019 06:56The U.S. president Donald Trump and Vietnam president Nguyen Phu Trong together with senior leaders of Boeing and the Vietnamese airline Vietjet met in Hanoi today. The reason was not ... Read More
KDG Capital acquires Snow King Resort Hotel in Jackson, WY
Chief Assignment Editor- February 12, 2019 18:08KDG Capital, a Florida-based real estate private equity firm, has purchased the Snow King Resort Hotelin Jackson, Wyoming. Benchmark will continue to operate and market the 230-room property, located at ... Read More
United Airlines re-launches updated app for United MileagePlus members
Chief Assignment Editor- January 10, 2019 18:10United Airlines is introducing the relaunch of the United MileagePlus X app today. The updated app offers United MileagePlus members a unique opportunity to earn award miles for everyday purchases. ... Read More
IATA Pay: Latest trend in paying for airline tickets?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 8, 2019 09:12IATA Pay is an industry-supported initiative to develop a new payment option for consumers when purchasing a ticket directly from an airline website. It is made possible by the European ... Read More
Ukraine 2019: The year of quality & excellence in tourism
editor- January 7, 2019 21:04The National Tourism Organization of Ukraine wants travelers to know that it is open for tourism on all fronts. Read More
Antigua & Barbuda in bad economic shape despite tourism increase
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 26, 2018 02:10The President of the Antigua & Barbuda Business Alliance said an increase in tourism, more than local consumption, is what is needed to energize the economy after a recent poll ... Read More
Asia thumps New York fashion
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- December 22, 2018 21:04According to the Business of Fashion Report (McKinsey & Company 2017), “The West will no longer be the global stronghold for fashion sales.” Read More
Princess Cruises welcomes Alipay and WeChat Pay
Chief Assignment Editor- December 20, 2018 00:20Princess Cruises today announced that Chinese guests onboard Ruby Princess have the option to utilize both Alipay and WeChat Pay payment options while shopping in the boutiques. This makes Princess ... Read More
Travel stylishly: Jewelry for the executive on the move
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- December 15, 2018 20:04Recognizing and acknowledging a new reality, jewelry designers are incorporating the active lifestyle of travel into their jewelry. Read More
Corinthia Hotels’ diverse CSR initiatives in 2018 have positive impact on sustainable tourism
editor- December 6, 2018 13:04During 2018, some 762 pupils and 14 teachers at Buwambo Primary School in Uganda have Corinthia Hotels to thank for clean, safe water. Read More
RwandAir signs option deal for 2 Boeing 787 jets
editor- September 9, 2011 06:07Following the announcement of RwandAir’s first B737-800 ‘Sky Interior’ delivery and unveiling of the future vision for Rwanda’s national airline by RwandAir CEO John Mirenge, it was establish Read More
Southwest’s Kelly: “Even Tiger Woods doesn’t win every tournament”
editor- August 21, 2009 05:45Low-fare giant Southwest Airlines Co. suffered a surprise setback last week when it lost a bankruptcy-court auction for Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. Read More
United Airlines to go cashless for onboard purchases
editor- February 26, 2009 03:18After a brief transition period through the spring break season, United will phase out cash and only accept credit and debit cards on flights within the United States (including Hawaii) ... Read More
Alaska Airlines offers customers convenience of a cashless cabin
editor- July 3, 2008 02:49Passengers on Alaska Airlines flights soon will no longer need to hunt for cash to pay for onboard purchases. Read More
Online travel purchases continue to grow
editor- March 23, 2008 06:30Everyone knows what it's like. You call the credit card company to ask a simple question about your bill, but you're forced to navigate an extensive path of numbered menus ... Read More