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Eurail Global & Select Passes Discounted Fall & Winter

Aleksandr Shatskih

Fall and winter shed a different light on the European continent and every destination. From the changing colors, to the famous Christmas markets, Eurail destinations are often best observed from a train. For customers of Eurail that are searching for warm weather destintation to get away from the snow, the company also offers discounted passes to the south of Europe.

11 years ago

Ryanair and Amadeus hook up on ticketing ease

Aleksandr Shatskih

Today low cost airline champ Ryanair has paired with Amadeus via the latter’s light tickeing technology, to offer customers more choice and value.

11 years ago

InterContinental Hotels Group Europe adds 2 properties

Aleksandr Shatskih

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the signing of InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto. Both hotels will be run from agreements between Hotelgal SA, a subsidiary of Global Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. InterContinental Lisbon is to open in a few weeks, while Park Atlantic Hotel Porto is to become Crown Plaza Porto later this Autumn.

11 years ago

Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates “Global Coffee Day”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Dunkin’ Donuts just announced a special deal for coffee lovers in Europe. September 29th , all participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants across the continent will give guests a free small hot or iced coffee with any food purchase.

11 years ago

AEGEAN expanding flight services this winter

Aleksandr Shatskih

This winter, AEGEAN, a Star Alliance member, is adding more destinations and frequencies to its existing network. AEGEAN announces the operation of nine additional international flights from Athens, (compared to winter 2013), contributing thus significantly to the development of tourism and the extension of the tourist season.

11 years ago

SAP ventures into the clouds with Concur deal

Aleksandr Shatskih

Enterprise software giant SAP has announced their acquisition of management tech company Concur for a reported $8.3 billion. The deal is expected to finalize Q4 of this year.

11 years ago

Aeroflot & Carlson Rezidor Announce Bonus Flyer Program

Aleksandr Shatskih

Aeroflot and Russia’s largest international hotel operator have partnered for an international guest rewards program. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, the leading international hotel operator in Russia, CIS and Baltics, and Aeroflot, Russias biggest airline, announced the Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program.

11 years ago

Priceline 2014 Tourist Report Card is out

Aleksandr Shatskih

Priceline has just released its 2014 Tourist Report Card revealing the latest bits on “blending with the locals.” While most tourists think they blend in well with the people who play host to their travel excursions, the same cliche “touristy look” is still prevalent.

11 years ago

Gstaad Offers New SuperPass

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ski season is just around the corner in Europe. And with the coming of the Swiss Alps sparking Winter world famous Gstaad is extending their “SuperPass” to include even more kilometers of slopes this year.

11 years ago

Travelport and Alitalia Extend Content Agreement

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travelport announced today having a renewal of its multi-year content agreement with with Alitalia, Italy’s leading airline. This reneweal enables some 67,000 Travelport-connected agents worldwide to list all of Alitalia’s fares and inventory, including web fares, and ancillary offerings.

11 years ago

Corinthia Hotels Announces Managerial Changes

Aleksandr Shatskih

Corinthia Hotels has just announced three new key appointments. First, a new group Commercial Director role has been created. Secondly, the appointment of a London General Manager for their flagship property is at hand. And finally, a new food an beverage managerial head was named. replacement hotel directorship has been filled.

11 years ago

AEGEAN Airlines Expands Fleet

Aleksandr Shatskih

AEGEAN Airlines has just announced increasing its fleet with the order of 7 new Airbus A320’s. According to the news, Aegean continues to grow under favorable conditions for the overall Greek travel economy. The deal with Airbus will see at least 5 Α320’s delivered on an accelerated schedule, with the remaining 2 aircraft coming before early 2016. Each airliner […]

11 years ago

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