| Hong Kong Express Airways partners with Amadeus to increase distribution channel Posted: 25 Dec 2009 03:09 AM PST
| Hong Kong Express Airways partners with Amadeus to increase distribution channel Posted: Hong Kong Express Airways, one of Asia's latest full service commercial airlines, has partnered with Amadeus to increase distribution through the travel agency channel. Amadeus will offer travel agents the opportunity to book Negotiated Fares, which feature discounted rates to enhance the travel agent's selling capacity.<br><br>Hong Kong Express Airways operates daily flights between Manila and Hong Kong with connection to over 30 destinations across Asia, including mainland China, Japan, and various destinations in South East Asia. <br><br>Amadeus Philippines serves over 2,000 travel agencies in the country, with its best─in─class Global Distribution System known as the Amadeus Selling Platform, provides IT and point─of─sale solutions that enhance the travel agency's performance. Globally, Amadeus powers over 100,000 travel agencies. <br><br>Harry D. Inoferio, Country Manager, Hong Kong Express Airways said, “We are keen on reaching out to travel agents in the Philippines and offering them the best rates that are available in the market. | | IHG opens second InterContinental Hotel in Paris Posted: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the opening of the InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau. IHG will manage the hotel under a ten year management contract with Groupe Cible Expansion which owns the hotel.<br><br>According to a report in hotelnewsresource, InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau was until recently the Crowne Plaza Paris Champs Elysees. The 55─room hotel which opened in 2008 is located in three heritage buildings from different periods in Paris' history and overlooks a central courtyard. The hotel is a mix of French classical and urban contemporary design. It has two penthouse suites, including a terrace suite with a private roof patio. InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau is one of the 28 hotels in the city and 63 hotels across France, operating under one of IHG's seven brands, including Holiday Inn. <br><br>Didier Boidin, Vice President (Operations) France, InterContinental Hotels Group said, “Travellers from around the world affectionately refer to the InterContinental Paris Le Grand as the 'grand palais' among Paris' luxury hotels. | | Pearls Group launches four─star resort in South Goa Posted: According to a PTI report, real estate company Pearls Group has launched its four─star resort at Colva Beach in South Goa. The 50─room four─star resort is set up on an old property, which was completely re─designed at the cost of Rs 30 crore by the firm, which has its hold over businesses like real estate, infrastructure, education, tourism, fast moving consumer goods and media. <br><br>Jyoti Narain, Executive Director, Pearls Oceanique Resort said, “The Group already has properties in Himachal Pradesh, Masoori and Gold Coast in Australia. With this the Group has made its foray in Western India. Although we have ventured late in the season, the bookings will be high in the season to come.” Narain added that mid sized budget to higher end tourists will be targeted for the resort, which will provide tailor made service for each guest. <br><br>Goa tourism officials said the state has witnessed 30 per cent decrease in the tourist arrival since last year, largely due to economic recession that severely hit tourism. Narain said that the slowdown does not bother them as the Goa property has 70 per cent bookings. The Group is also planning to tie up with chartered flights. | | Jetstar in talks with AirAsia for possible merger Posted: According to a report in etravelblackboard.com, Qantas recently confirmed that wholly owned subsidiary Jetstar is in talks with Malaysia─based low cost carrier AirAsia for a possible joint venture. This news comes after Qantas eyed Malaysian Airlines as a possible partner earlier in the year in order to set up a strong presence in Southeast Asia. <br><br>However, these discussions are at a preliminary stage and no binding agreements have been reached. If successful, this cooperation should better position Qantas to battle it out with Singapore Airlines and its low─cost subsidiary Tiger Airways. The announcement also comes days after an Australian federal government aviation White Paper indicated that foreign ownership laws on Qantas may be slackened. | | Amadeus signs long─term full content agreement with Lufthansa and SWISS till 2014 Posted: Amadeus, Lufthansa German Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines have signed a long─term full content agreement. The agreement, which is valid until the end of 2014, will guarantee travel agents worldwide access to the full range of Lufthansa and SWISS content through Amadeus, with no surcharge. <br><br>Effective March 1, 2010, the full range of Lufthansa and SWISS fares, schedules and inventory made available through the Amadeus system will be the same, and under the same conditions, as that offered through any indirect or direct channel, distribution provider or website.<br><br>Philippe Chérèque, Executive Vice President, Commercial, Amadeus said, “We are delighted with this agreement which brings comfort, stability and efficiency to the many travel agents worldwide who make bookings on Lufthansa and SWISS, two of the world's leading airlines.” | | Hong Kong Express Airways partners with Amadeus to increase distribution channel Posted: Hong Kong Express Airways, one of Asia's latest full service commercial airlines, has partnered with Amadeus to increase distribution through the travel agency channel. Amadeus will offer travel agents the opportunity to book Negotiated Fares, which feature discounted rates to enhance the travel agent's selling capacity.<br><br>Hong Kong Express Airways operates daily flights between Manila and Hong Kong with connection to over 30 destinations across Asia, including mainland China, Japan, and various destinations in South East Asia. <br><br>Amadeus Philippines serves over 2,000 travel agencies in the country, with its best─in─class Global Distribution System known as the Amadeus Selling Platform, provides IT and point─of─sale solutions that enhance the travel agency's performance. Globally, Amadeus powers over 100,000 travel agencies. <br><br>Harry D. Inoferio, Country Manager, Hong Kong Express Airways said, “We are keen on reaching out to travel agents in the Philippines and offering them the best rates that are available in the market. | | Hong Kong Express Airways partners with Amadeus to increase distribution channel Posted: Hong Kong Express Airways, one of Asia's latest full service commercial airlines, has partnered with Amadeus to increase distribution through the travel agency channel. Amadeus will offer travel agents the opportunity to book Negotiated Fares, which feature discounted rates to enhance the travel agent's selling capacity.<br><br>Hong Kong Express Airways operates daily flights between Manila and Hong Kong with connection to over 30 destinations across Asia, including mainland China, Japan, and various destinations in South East Asia. <br><br>Amadeus Philippines serves over 2,000 travel agencies in the country, with its best─in─class Global Distribution System known as the Amadeus Selling Platform, provides IT and point─of─sale solutions that enhance the travel agency's performance. Globally, Amadeus powers over 100,000 travel agencies. <br><br>Harry D. Inoferio, Country Manager, Hong Kong Express Airways said, “We are keen on reaching out to travel agents in the Philippines and offering them the best rates that are available in the market. | | Hong Kong Express Airways partners with Amadeus to increase distribution channel Posted: Hong Kong Express Airways, one of Asia's latest full service commercial airlines, has partnered with Amadeus to increase distribution through the travel agency channel. Amadeus will offer travel agents the opportunity to book Negotiated Fares, which feature discounted rates to enhance the travel agent's selling capacity.<br><br>Hong Kong Express Airways operates daily flights between Manila and Hong Kong with connection to over 30 destinations across Asia, including mainland China, Japan, and various destinations in South East Asia. <br><br>Amadeus Philippines serves over 2,000 travel agencies in the country, with its best─in─class Global Distribution System known as the Amadeus Selling Platform, provides IT and point─of─sale solutions that enhance the travel agency's performance. Globally, Amadeus powers over 100,000 travel agencies. <br><br>Harry D. Inoferio, Country Manager, Hong Kong Express Airways said, “We are keen on reaching out to travel agents in the Philippines and offering them the best rates that are available in the market. | | Hong Kong Express Airways partners with Amadeus to increase distribution channel Posted: Hong Kong Express Airways, one of Asia's latest full service commercial airlines, has partnered with Amadeus to increase distribution through the travel agency channel. Amadeus will offer travel agents the opportunity to book Negotiated Fares, which feature discounted rates to enhance the travel agent's selling capacity.<br><br>Hong Kong Express Airways operates daily flights between Manila and Hong Kong with connection to over 30 destinations across Asia, including mainland China, Japan, and various destinations in South East Asia. <br><br>Amadeus Philippines serves over 2,000 travel agencies in the country, with its best─in─class Global Distribution System known as the Amadeus Selling Platform, provides IT and point─of─sale solutions that enhance the travel agency's performance. Globally, Amadeus powers over 100,000 travel agencies. <br><br>Harry D. Inoferio, Country Manager, Hong Kong Express Airways said, “We are keen on reaching out to travel agents in the Philippines and offering them the best rates that are available in the market. | | IHG opens second InterContinental Hotel in Paris Posted: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the opening of the InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau. IHG will manage the hotel under a ten year management contract with Groupe Cible Expansion which owns the hotel.<br><br>According to a report in hotelnewsresource, InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau was until recently the Crowne Plaza Paris Champs Elysees. The 55─room hotel which opened in 2008 is located in three heritage buildings from different periods in Paris' history and overlooks a central courtyard. The hotel is a mix of French classical and urban contemporary design. It has two penthouse suites, including a terrace suite with a private roof patio. InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau is one of the 28 hotels in the city and 63 hotels across France, operating under one of IHG's seven brands, including Holiday Inn. <br><br>Didier Boidin, Vice President (Operations) France, InterContinental Hotels Group said, “Travellers from around the world affectionately refer to the InterContinental Paris Le Grand as the 'grand palais' among Paris' luxury hotels. | |
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