AccorHotels compra la francesa Gekko
AccorHotels ha firmado la compra de Gekko, compañía gala especializada en reservas hoteleras para el segmento business. La operación, que valora a la empresa en 100 millones de euros, tendrá efecto en los resultados de la hotelera a partir de 2018. Gekko ofrece soluciones de búsqueda y reservas a través de una interfaz conectada a […]
Air Canada Announces Appointment of Catherine Dyer as Chief Information Officer
Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Calin Rovinescu today announced the appointment of Catherine Dyer as Chief Information Officer. Ms. Dyer is based at the airline’s Montreal headquarters. «I am pleased to welcome Catherine, who is joining Air Canada at a pivotal time in our ongoing transformation. We are on the verge of an […]
Global Standards the Key for Sustainable Russian Aviation Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Russian Federation to implement global standards and best practices, in order to maximize the economic and social benefits generated by its growing air transport sector. Strong demand for connectivity is evident in over 12% growth this year for passenger services and robust growth in air freight. […]
Defending the Business of Freedom
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that the global airline industry"™s performance on safety, sustainability and profitability is solid, but the industry faces the threat of protectionist measures being implemented by governments. IATA also called for governments to enhance their collaboration with the industry to meet rising security challenges, avert a looming infrastructure crisis […]
Hyatt Reports First Quarter 2017 Results
Hyatt Hotels Corporation («Hyatt» or the «Company») (NYSE: H) today reported first quarter 2017 financial results. Net income attributable to Hyatt was $70 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2017, compared to $34 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016. Adjusted net income attributable to […]
Iberia dispone de cinco aviones con la nueva clase "˜turista premium"™
Iberia contará este verano con cinco aviones que incluirán la nueva clase "˜turista premium"™ lanzada por dicha aerolínea y que comenzarán a estar disponibles en mayo en los vuelos con Chicago, Nueva York y Bogotá, en junio para México y en julio y agosto llegarán a Miami y Boston respectivamente. En un acto celebrado este […]
Canada Should Eliminate Crown Rents Not Privatize Airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the Canadian Government to improve the competitiveness of its aviation sector by prioritizing the elimination of Crown Rents over consideration of airport privatization. «The Canadian government has already pocketed about C$5 billion as the historical landlord of airport property. That"™s a C$5 billion disincentive to travel, to visit […]
Lufthansa customers can earn miles overnight
It has never been so easy to earn miles: while you are peacefully asleep in a hotel bed, your Miles & More account balance increases automatically. This is made possible by a co-operation between Lufthansa and Booking.com that began in early 2017. Earning miles overnight works in the following way: the offer is located on […]
El mercado chino de viajes de empresa superará al de Estados Unidos
Hasta ahora, el primer mercado mundial de viajes de empresa es el norteamericano pero, según el estudio de la agencia de viajes online china Ctrip, esa primacía se acabará este año y será superado por los viajes de negocios que se generan en China. En este sentido, el informe de Ctrip Corporate Travel (filial de […]
An interview with Jeffrey Shane, General Counsel at IATA
Jeffrey Shane became general counsel at IATA in 2013, following several stints in private practice and at the US Department of Transportation. A week ahead of the IATA Legal Symposium in Washington, DC, he spoke to GTDT Aviation Law News about the industry group"™s priorities, regulatory overreach and the global harmonisation of drone rules. Our […]
