Archive for October, 2009
Disney Cruise Line will unveil its new ship, the Disney Dream, at a press conference in New York City tonight 4.15pm EST / 9.15pm GMT, including Pulse Tweets throughout live event.
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today announced it has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines to power its new Airbus fleet of 10 A330-300s. The aircraft are due for delivery from early 2011.
Hotel Unveils Refurbished Family Room, Restaurant and Guest Rooms as Part of Brand’s Global Rejuvenation Campaign
The London Hilton on Park Lane is celebrating after winning ‘England’s Leading Business Hotel’ at the 2009 World Travel Awards. The glittering ceremony was held on 17th October at the Marriot Praia Del Rey Obidos, Portugal.
Amadeus and Rail Europe 4A increase travel agencies revenue opportunities by offering pan-European rail bookings through the Amadeus Selling Platform
Britain’s three million daily passengers enjoyed another month of record train performance.
A plan to expand the electrified network that would increase capacity, improve journeys while reducing costs and carbon emissions was unveiled today following a year-long study by Network Rail.
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. has announced increased losses for Q3 as gambling markets continued to struggle and the company pressed ahead on developing a resort in Singapore. The company made a loss of $123m (£74m) during the period, almost four times the $32.2m loss it made a year earlier.
Expedia has reported that Q3 earnings have risen 23% amid higher bookings and increases in hotel and car rental revenue. The company grew revenue 2.4% over the third quarter of 2008 as a result of a 9% increase in global gross bookings.
Sixteen years after privatisation, Britain’s train companies are calling for reform of the system of franchising rail services to free them up to do more for passengers and taxpayers.