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on: April 05, 2011, 10:00:57 AM
TAP reports travel economy strengthening4 April 2011, 11:00 pm North America-based Travel Alliance Partners, LLC (TAP) reports that the travel market is on the rise this year, with the first two months of 2011 exceeding the 2010 revenues from their Guaranteed Departures by TAP program. “The significant uptick in our numbers shows increasingly promising growth for TAP travel products, and for the travel industry as a whole,” says TAP Executive Director Stefanie Gorder, ctp, ds. TAP’s call center, which supports the Guaranteed Departures program and website GuaranteedDepartures.com, states that the call volume for January and February 2011 has nearly doubled in comparison to 2010, with actual tour sales up 500% in 2011 for the same months. “The busier call center equates to more sales,” Gorder says, “and, already in 2011, we’re showing a 33% increase in tour sales over all of 2010. This is proof that the Guaranteed Departures program concept is working… for consumers, travel professionals and TAP Partners.”Guaranteed Departures by TAP offers more than 250 tours to destinations around the world – guaranteed to go – including motorcoach tours, cruises, guided RV tours and rallies, as well as tours highlighting various holidays and special events. “We’re seeing a growing consumer confidence, that we attribute in part to our travelers knowing that their trips will never be cancelled due to a lack of guest participation,” says Gorder. TAP’s Guaranteed Departures are operated by its 38 U.S. and Canada-based tour operators, who also own TAP. All tours are commissionable to travel professionals and include nightly accommodations, tour transportation, full-time services of an experienced tour director, meals, admissions for sightseeing and entertainment, and gratuities for handling one large suitcase per guest during the trip, as indicated on each itinerary. Tour prices are land- or cruise-only, but airfare and comprehensive travel insurance can also be purchased through TAP members when booking a tour. Source: Travel Daily News Feed
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on: April 05, 2011, 10:00:55 AM
Airbus CEO Tom Enders calls for investment in the future4 April 2011, 11:00 pm Speaking at a major EU summit in Madrid, Airbus President and CEO, Tom Enders, urges Europe “to invest in improving an infrastructure that so much of the world’s economic and social development relies on”. The Airbus CEO’s comments follow the launch of The European Aviation Vision 2050, an aspirational roadmap of how the sector will handle 16 billion passengers and 400 million tonnes of cargo annually!. Airbus has been involved in developing the vision, which highlights the need for investment in education and research to meet global demand for a sustainable and greener transport network. The European Aviation Vision 2050, aims to reduce CO2 by 75%, NOx by 90% and noise by 65%, compared to levels in 2000, while handling around 25 million flights per year within Europe. It suggests that by then 90% of travellers will be able to complete European journeys in four hours and that flights will arrive within one minute of planned arrival times, reducing flight times and fuel burn due to air traffic congestion. Enders added: “The implementation of fuel saving technology in our aircraft has allowed us to satisfy a 45% increase in demand for air transport over the last decade with only a 3% increase in the use of jet fuel. Innovation has allowed us to do more with less, but these ambitious goals set out by this Vision need investment and action now in order to safeguard Europe’s position as a leader in sustainable aviation, in a changing economic and political landscape,” says Enders.“Aviation supports 33 million jobs and 8% GDP. It is imperative that our investment in air transport reflects the huge economical and social benefits it brings”, Enders concludes. The Vision 2050 echoes the findings of the Airbus Passenger 2050 global survey, which reveals that seven out of 10 people expect to fly more, in greener aircraft and with access to their ‘digital world’. “The future of aviation must take into account technological advances, but also passenger demands”, says Enders. “Air traffic demand doubles every 15 years and as more people travel by air, it will take huge step change advancements to handle this increase in traffic while simultaneously preserving our environment.”The survey is part of The Future by Airbus initiative, which aims to promote debate about the challenges and choices faced by the industry as it seeks to look to the future. Source: Travel Daily News Feed
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on: April 05, 2011, 10:00:53 AM
Oceania Cruises’ new "Marina" to debut in Manhattan4 April 2011, 11:00 pm Oceania Cruises’ new flagship, Marina, arrives in Manhattan for the first time on Saturday, April 2, 2011. New York City is the last port of call in the U.S. before Marina crosses the Atlantic for a summer season cruising the Mediterranean and Baltic seas.As part of her two-day “Big Apple” debut, Marina will be hosting marketing partners and more than 800 travel agents that have been influential in the line’s resounding success. ”With so many of our top travel agents based in the tri-state area, it is the perfect stage to celebrate the arrival of the most elegant and stylish ship to have been built in the modern era of cruising, a span of some 50 years,” said Frank Del Rio, chairman and CEO of Oceania Cruises’ parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings. “We also look forward to hosting the various design and culinary partners who have been instrumental in Marina’s design.” The new ship is not just the first cruise ship tailored for epicureans with 10 dining venues, but also the first to embrace a residential aesthetic in its design. While in New York City, the line will present a showcase featuring the following partners: - Ralph Lauren Home, which furnished the Owner’s Suites designed by S.B. Long Interiors
- Dakota Jackson, designer of Oceania and Vista suites
- Kravet and Lee Jofa supplied the luxurious residential fabrics which adorn Marina’s furniture
- Wine Spectator magazine, designer of the wine-tasting room La Reserve
- Lalique, the French glass artisans who crafted the grand staircase and atrium chandelier
- Bon Appetit magazine, designer and host of the only true cooking school at sea
- Chef Jacques Pepin, Oceania Cruises’ culinary director and the namesake of his first-ever restaurant
- Canyon Ranch, the leader in health and wellness resorts, presents their full-service fitness facility and spa.
Source: Travel Daily News Feed
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on: April 05, 2011, 10:00:52 AM
2011 Site Crystal Award Program features new categories for recognition4 April 2011, 11:00 pm The 2011 Site Crystal Awards recognition program features enhanced and expanded categories to better recognize outstanding achievement in connecting motivational experiences to business results. All professional organizations who design and deliver motivational events and incentive programs are invited to enter into the prestigious honors competition. Crystal Awards categories include: - Most Effective Incentive Marketing / Promotion Campaign
- Most Effective Team Effort in Producing an Incentive Program or Events
- Best Destination Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program
- Best in Class by Global Region: Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and Latin America & Caribbean
- Most Outstanding Single Motivational Event within an Incentive Program
- Most Impactful Effort Toward Corporate Social Responsibility
- Most Environmentally Sustainable Program.
Also new this year will be the Site Crystal Pinnacle Award where the best of the best will be recognized from out of all of the 2011 honorees. Since 1980, the Site Crystal Awards have been the highest honor available recognizing top professionals and programs that emphasize the power of connecting motivational experiences to solid business results. The Crystal Awards serve as a professional benchmark providing exclusive recognition among senior colleagues and world experts. Award submissions will be accepted beginning on 20 April at siteglobal.com through 15 June. Award recipients will be revealed at the Site International Conference 2011, 13–15 October at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The Site Crystal Awards are made possible through a partnership with IMEX. Information about the Site Crystal Awards, including details about the submission process, will be presented at IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany 24-26 May 2011. Source: Travel Daily News Feed
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on: April 05, 2011, 10:00:48 AM
Travel with your pets with Petflights.com from Netflights.com4 April 2011, 11:00 pm Following increasing demand from customers, leading online travel website Netflights.com has announced that they are to expand their services and take a walk on the wild side by arranging pet friendly flights through new venture Petflights.com. The animal friendly flights will initially operate on a number of popular short haul routes within the Eurozone and Petflights.com will even assist with arranging EU Pet Passports for four legged travellers.A Netflights.com spokesperson said: “Having received an increasing number of enquiries from our customers as to whether they could take their pets on holiday with them, we realised there was an opportunity for a travel company willing to make the effort. With the cost of kennelling pets during peak holiday periods on the increase, we believe the Petflights.com service is a cost effective alternative for animal lovers.Netflights.com have worked with a number of participating airlines to ensure Petflights.com animal customers will fly ‘in the lap of luxury’ benefiting from exclusive meals designed and prepared by specialist chefs, their own seat next to their owners and impressive in-flight entertainment options. On board movies such as Lady and the Tramp, Cats and Dogs and The Aristocats will be shown, while pet play areas are available for those furry friends who like to socialise. Different cabins are to be used to separate different types of pet, allowing all animals to enjoy the beginning of their holiday. Nervous flyers will be comforted by close proximity to their owner, while the more adventurous may decide to try ‘pet yoga’, the pet gym or even some pet cocktails, served in luxury Petflights.com designed bowls. Source: Travel Daily News Feed
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on: April 05, 2011, 10:00:43 AM
UN confirms safety of Japan operations - No recommendation for passenger screening4 April 2011, 11:00 pm The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed confirmation from six United Nations (UN) agencies monitoring Japan’s damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant that there is no health or transportation safety hazard. The UN statement also confirmed that screening for radiation of passengers arriving from Japan is currently considered unnecessary at airports or seaports around the world.The joint statement was prepared by the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the World Meteorological Organization, the International Maritime Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Tourism Organization. According to the UN statement, continuous monitoring around Japan’s airports confirms that radiation levels are well within safe limits from a health perspective. For updates, travelers visiting Japan by air are advised to consult a dedicated website established by the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau: http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/flyjapan_en/.“Safety is always the top priority. The transparent and continuous monitoring of the situation has allowed Japanese and international authorities to confirm that Japan’s airports remain open and safe for travelers and transport workers. It is important that governments and industry respond to the challenges of this crisis with best practices supported by expert advice. We are reassured that the UN is not recommending screening measures for passengers coming from Japan,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO. Source: Travel Daily News Feed
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on: April 05, 2011, 10:00:40 AM
British Airways announces return of Malaga flights to London Gatwick4 April 2011, 11:00 pm British Airways flights to the popular Spanish city of Malaga have returned to Gatwick Airport. The flights have now moved back from Heathrow and have doubled in frequency, with up to four daily flights on selected days. This will increase to 27 flights a week from June 2011.Malaga is the gateway to the southern Spanish sun resorts and the daily flights are timed to give customers maximum flexibility when making their travel plans. As well as its title of golf capital of Spain the region is also renowned for its wine and olive oil, beautiful beaches, luxury resorts, nature reserves and landmarks and museums. The Malaga flights last operated from Gatwick in summer 2009. Colm Lacy, British Airways head of commercial Gatwick, said: "We are delighted to be increasing the number of flights to Malaga from 14 services a week and moving the flight back from Heathrow to Gatwick. Malaga is an important route for our customers and we are delighted to add it to the excellent shorthaul network we have at Gatwick."With 29 destinations across Europe, British Airways Gatwick provides our customers with choice of destinations from sea and sand holidays in Thessaloniki to romantic breaks in Venice, wine tasting in Bordeaux or take in some comedy and culture at the Edinburgh festival."British Airways offers a wide range of hotels suitable for all types of city breaks in Malaga. Alternatively, Malaga is the perfect gateway to Spain's beautiful Andalucia region. Avis car rental in Malaga is available with British Airways and offers customers the flexibility of a fly-drive holiday to suit their holiday tastes. British Airways operates to a total of 47 domestic, shorthaul and worldwide destinations perfect for Florida and holidays in the Caribbean from Gatwick and carries over four and a half million customers a year through the airport. British Airways is increasing frequency on some of its Caribbean routes this summer and is also increasing flights to Pisa from seven to 14 a week. In November this year, the airline is also planning to move its flights to Mauritius from Heathrow to Gatwick. Source: Travel Daily News Feed
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