Possible Repeat Of Attempts To Intimidate Workers At Pomigliano D’Arco

Tomorrow is the second of two Saturdays of production planned at the G.B. Vico plant in Pomigliano d’Arco pursuant to the May 23rd agreement between Fiat Group Automobiles and employee representatives at the plant. 

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Stefan Ketter Has Been Named Head Of The Pernambuco Project

Stefan Ketter has been appointed to lead the Group’s Pernambuco Project, the creation of a state-of-the-art automotive industrial complex in Pernambuco, Brazil. 

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Fiat Shareholding in RCS Media Group

Fiat S.p.A. currently holds 11,536,143 ordinary shares in RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (RCS) – including 226,198 RCS ordinary shares assigned through a stock dividend in 2007 that are not subject to the RCS shareholder agreement – representing 10.497% of the company’s existing ordinary share capital.


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Padma Spa By Mandara At Padma Resort Bali Welcomes Elemis British Spa And Skincare Brand

Padma Spa by Mandara offers guests an even more elevating experience with the introduction of leading luxury British spa and skincare brand, Elemis, in its treatment and therapy range with effect from June 19th 2013.

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WTM Sees 73% Increase In Buyers Interested in Africa

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, experienced a massive 73% increase in buyers attending the event to strike deals with African exhibitors in 2012.

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Mandara Spa At Nikko Bali Resort & Spa Welcomes Elemis British Spa And Skincare Brand

Mandara Spa offers guests an even more elevating experience with the introduction of leading luxury British spa and skincare brand, Elemis, in its treatment and therapy range with effect from June 21st 2013. 

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WTM European Exhibitors Benefit From £469m in Industry Contracts

World Travel Market 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, will generate a massive £469 million for its European exhibitors, including UK & Ireland, reveals independent research.

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Senior Adviser to Chairman Passes Away

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is saddened to announce the death of Susan Kupferman, Senior Advisor to the Chairman, who passed away on June 26, 2013, following a long illness.

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Survey: Austrians fly to Greece

Crises may come and go. But Greece remains the destination of choice for Mr and Mrs ‘Average Austrian’. In a survey carried out recently, around one-in-eight Austrians (12%) said they would be travelling to Greece on holiday this year. 

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etFriends Celebrates 6th Anniversary and 35,000 Members

This summer JetFriends is celebrating its 6th anniversary. The club for kids and teens aged two to 18 was established in the year 2007, and has attracted 35,000 members up until now.

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Change on Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines

From 28 June 2013, Harry Hohmeister will take over Chairmanship of the Supervisory Board. From July onwards, Hohmeister will be responsible for Group Airlines and Logistics on the Executive Board of the Lufthansa Group, as well as being the CEO of Swiss International Air Lines.

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Vancouver’s China Tourism Ambassador Having The time of Her Life Connecting Her Chinese Fans to The City

Just a few months into her role as Vancouver’s official Tourism Ambassador to China, celebrity singing sensation, Wanting Qu has hugged a Beluga whale at the Vancouver Aquarium, zip-lined at Grouse Mountain, sped around Vancouver Harbour on a sea safari, jetted by helicopter to a mountain peak, walked the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and dined on the freshest of B.C. seafood and ice wine.

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Getting On With The Job: $1.15 Billion Tunnelling Contract Awarded On North West Rail Link

Four huge tunnel boring machines will call Sydney’s North West home from next year after the NSW Government awarded a $1.15 billion contract to build the North West Rail Link’s 15km twin tunnels.

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Train companies Respond to Latest National Passenger Survey

Responding to the publication of the Passenger Focus Spring 2013 National Passenger Survey, David Mapp, Commercial Director at the Association of Train Operating Companies, said:

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Crystal Cruises Wins an Unprecedented 18th World’s Best Award

For a record 18th consecutive year, Crystal Cruises was voted the “World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” in the Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey.

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Crystal to Return to Antarctica for Ultimate White Christmas — and New Year’s — Cruise

Crystal Cruises is planning a magical winter wonderland holiday with a new Antarctica Christmas/New Year’s cruise.

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New York City Transit Begins Bx41 Select Bus Service on Webster Avenue

Building on its successful effort to improve bus service efficiency and reduce travel times along some of the city’s more heavily-traveled thoroughfares.

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Mossel Bay Travel Festival: you’re invited

Mossel Bay Tourism has invited all travel and tourism businesses in the Garden Route and Klein Karoo region to take part in its inaugural Mossel Bay Travel Festival, which will take place from the 18th to the 20th of October this year.

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Top Edinburgh retailers attend exclusive IJL preview event

Leading retailers from Edinburgh and across Scotland were given a special preview of collections from established brands, alongside new designers at a unique VIP event this week. 

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Sand and Sea Festival in Salisbury Beach, A Major Tourist Attraction

Family fun for all ages with crafters and art vendors, live entertainment, kids activities like face painting, petting zoo, pet parade, trackless train, climbing wall, beach pizza eating contest, and much more awaits you at the sand and sea festival in Salisbury beach!  The Festival kicked off today and will end tomorrow.


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Global Experts Urge Local Communities To Play Major Role in Responsible Tourism

Global experts urge local communities to make decisions and set goals for developing their towns and villages in order to attract tourists during the ongoing International Conference on Responsible Tourism being held at Kumarakom.


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Karnataka Tourism May Soon Receive The Much Needed Fillip

Karnataka tourism may soon receive the much needed fillip with the government exploring better air connectivity to tourist spots in the State.


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Passengers To Benefit From Sita’s Worldclass Technology At Miami International Airport

Global air transport IT provider SITA today announced a seven-year deal with Miami International Airport to implement technology to transform the experience for the airport’s nearly 40 million passengers.


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Ohio Tourism To Shine with Scio Fall Festival in August

Held annually during the third weekend in August, the Scio Fall Festival is a true old-fashioned community street fair in Scio, Ohio with something for everyone.


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Boeing Delivers ILFC’s First 787 Dreamliner for Operation by Norwegian

Boeing, International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and Norwegian celebrated several milestones Thursday during a delivery ceremony for a new 787 Dreamliner. 


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Renovated Atwood Lake Resort And Golf Club in Ohio A Hot Destination For Tourists

With Atwood Lake Resort and Golf Club’s restaurant offering a full lounge with various entertainments on the weekends, you will want to experience the atmosphere of “Vistas” full service restaurant and the fabulous food prepared by Chef Matt Smith.


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Boeing Delivers 80th 737 to GOL

Boeing made its 80th delivery to GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Wednesday afternoon. The airplane is a Next-Generation 737-800. GOL operates an all-Boeing fleet of owned and leased Next-Generation 737s.

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11th Annual Art in the Village Festival kicked off in Massachusetts Today

The Cape Cod Art Association presents the 11th annual “Art in the Village” in Barnstable Village which kicked off today.


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Flughafen Wien presents Airline Award to TAP Portugal

Flughafen Wien AG has introduced a special award for its airline customers: This year‘s prize for the “Best Performing New Airline 2012“ was presented to the Portuguese airline TAP Portugal for the highest number of passengers on a new route. 


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Three is the magic number: Canada again named the country with the world’s best reputation

For the third year in a row,Canada has been ranked No.1 as the country with the best overall reputation in the world.The ranking, derived from the Reputation Institute’s annual Country RepTrak™ report, saw Canada keep top spot ahead of Sweden in second place and Switzerland in third.


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Tourists Tryst With Adventures On The ‘Valley Of The Unknown’ In Columbus

Ever dreamt of being a hero who stumbles upon a pot of gold solving unsolved mysteries? Well, here is a chance for you to relive your dream, although you will have to be satisfied sans the pot of gold.


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Experience spirit of Africa at the Cincinnati Zoo’s new exhibit AFRICA which opens today

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden invites visitors to experience the spirit of Africa during the opening of Phase III of its newest exhibit – AFRICA – which opens to the public today.


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Sichuan Airlines takes delivery of its first A320 with Sharklets

Sichuan Airlines, the largest all Airbus fleet operator in China, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklets, joining the rapidly increasing group of Airbus single-aisle aircraft operators benefiting from the latest fuel saving aerodynamic devices.


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Libyan Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A330

Libyan Airlines, the national carrier of Libya, has taken delivery of its first A330-200 becoming a new operator for the type. The carrier already operates seven A320 aircraft, with three A330-200 and four A350-800 aircraft on order.


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Edinburgh Airport gears up for busiest weekend of the year

Edinburgh Airport is set to welcome almost 100,000 passengers through its doors this weekend, which looks set to be the busiest of the year so far.

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Railway Crossing Safety Reminder Ahead Of Extra Rail Traffic

Queensland Rail is reminding motorists and pedestrians in the Ipswich area to approach railway crossings with caution, with additional works trains set to travel on the old Swanbank rail line indefinitely.

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Delta To Begin Renovations On Delta Flight Museum, Set To Open In 2014

Delta Air Lines will begin renovations funded by a $6.3 million grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation and will kick-off a corporate sponsorship campaign to refurbish Delta’s historic hangars on the company’s corporate campus.

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World tourism exemplifies resilience to battle financial crisis!

The world tourism industry is depicting supple and strong character despite the gloomy economic outlook. The international tourism and holiday market looks poised to remain relatively resilient.

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World Peace — essential for tourism

While travelling the first issue that concerns any international traveller is his safety. Come what may, the safety of an individual is above everything.

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SFO Outlines Transit Options in the Event of BART Strike

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) outlined alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike, which could cause service disruptions beginning Monday, July 1, 2013.

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Ninth Annual GBTA Canada Conference Continues To Impress

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the premier business travel organization in Canada, concluded its first full-day of their 9th Annual Conference.

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Crystal Cruises will sail to Antarctica during Christmas and New Year

Crystal Cruises is planning a magical winter wonderland holiday with a new Antarctica Christmas/New Year’s cruise. 

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Bombardier to deliver new commuter trains in Hamburg

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won an order from the S-Bahn GmbH, a subsidiary of DB Regio AG, to deliver 60 new single and dual-voltage commuter trains.

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Restricted number of visitors in Tomatina Festival this year

The annual festival – a riot of squashed fruit and juice stains, Tomatina Festival taking place in Buñol, Spain on August 28 – has been drawing bigger crowds in recent years.

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GBTA Translates Major Business Travel Resources

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced the first step in a global translation project, with the production of French translations of three key GBTA resources to support French speaking members in France, Canada and Africa globally.

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Crystal Cruises has been voted as the “World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line”

For a record 18th consecutive year, Crystal Cruises was voted the “World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” in the Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey.  

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Statoil Appoints HRG as Global Travel Management Company

Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the award-winning international corporate services company, has been awarded the global travel contract for Statoil, one of the world’s leading energy companies specialising in oil and gas production.

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Statoil Appoints HRG as Global Travel Management Company

Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the award-winning international corporate services company, has been awarded the global travel contract for Statoil, one of the world’s leading energy companies specialising in oil and gas production.

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Randy Garfield and Mike Gallagher of CityPASS selected as 2013 inductees

Travel industry veterans Randy Garfield of The Walt Disney Company and Mike Gallagher of CityPASS have been selected as the 2013 inductees into the U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders. 

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British Airways to allow switching on mobiles after landing

British Airways will be the first airline in Europe to allow its customers to switch on their mobile phones and other handheld electronic devices after landing.

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U.S. Travel Commends Senate Passage of Immigration Bill

Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, today released the following statement commending the U.S. Senate for approving S. 744, the Border Security.

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