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Condor awarded as sustainable airline

Aleksandr Shatskih

In the survey “Mit gutem Gewissen” by Focus and Focus Money, Condor is awareded as sustainable airline. In the survey, a representative panel of consumers rated a total of 17 airlines according to their economic, ecological and social responsibility. Condor received the gold seal.

11 years ago

Airberlin May Passengers Up

Aleksandr Shatskih

For May 2014, airberlin ferried a total of 2,971,840 passengers to destinations worldwide. The increase, of +0.5 percent over the same period of 2013, represented equaled a high capacity utilization rate of 79.5 percent. Seat miles/kilometers increased, as did other comparative figures.

11 years ago

Snap Traveller White Paper Reveals the Secrets of Influence Marketing for Hoteliers

Aleksandr Shatskih

To celebrate the relaunch of its official site, redesigned as a network to build solid relationships between hotels, journalists and bloggers, Snap Traveller released an authoritative report on influence marketing and its role in the hospitality industry.

11 years ago

World Legacy Awards Call for Entries Announced

Aleksandr Shatskih

The World Legacy Awards Call for Entries was announced yesterday. In a collaboration in between National Geographic and ITB Berlin, the awards will will showcase the leading travel and tourism companies, organizations and destinations.

11 years ago

Expedia Affiliate Network Gets New Boss

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ariane Gorin will assume responsibility for the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) as Senior Vice President and General Manager. Gorin will begin her duties immediately, according to today’s press.

11 years ago

TripAdvisor Awards All Mamaison Hotel Properties for Outstanding Traveler Reviews

Aleksandr Shatskih

Proof that Mamaison Hotels & Residences commit to customer service and quality; all the properties in the group have a reason to celebrate with their guests this year

11 years ago

Milan Marriott Hosts MICE & More

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming to Milan May 27th, the MICE & More networking event will be held at the Milan Marriott Hotel. More than 200 companies and 50 exhibitors are expected to attend a symposium of event managers, travel execs, marketing and communications types from some of Italy’s leading industry businesses.

11 years ago

Swisscom Hospitality Leading Hotel Internet Services

Aleksandr Shatskih

The use of tablets and smartphones has quadrupled on Swisscom managed hotel networks within a year.

11 years ago

PhoCusWright Europe Next Week in Dublin

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming to Dublin, Ireland, PhoCusWright Europe delivers travel’s most innovative thinkers and leaders for a connect conference and workshops May 19 – 21, 2014. Keynote presentations, debates, innovations and new ideas from some of the industry’s best and brightest are on tap.

11 years ago

To The Table EMEA 2014 Serving in Berlin This Week

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up this week the To The Table EMEA 2014 B2B forum food and beverage event takes place at the Ritz-Carlton in Berlin. Starting on the 15th and ending 18 May, this exclusive gathering of decision makers in the industry is one of the year’s key events.

11 years ago

Choice Hotels & TripAdvisor Team Up for Mobile Bookings

Aleksandr Shatskih

Choice Hotels just announced being the first hotel chain to partner with TripAdvisor on that company’s new Instant Booking feature. TripAdvisor is currently testing Instant Booking, to empower travelers to complete hotel and other reservations using the TA mobile app and mobile website.

11 years ago

Just Falafel Restaurants Expand Into Benelux

Aleksandr Shatskih

Just out via Gulf News, the popular UAE restaurant chain Just Falafel is slated to open another 57 branches in the Benelux region. Operated by Egyptian conglomerate Wadi Degla Holding, the Just Falafel restaurants are scheduled to be opening in the coming year.

11 years ago

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