„Aktuell“ – News from the industry

KLM start op 8 mei 2010 een lijndienst tussen Amsterdam en Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport in China. KLM is hiermee de eerste maatschappij die een directe verbinding aanbiedt tussen Hangzhou en Europa. Met deze zesde bestemming in China, verstevigt KLM haar positie in deze snel groeiende markt.

Breakout Bands The Soft Pack, Bowerbirds, Avi Buffalo to Appear at Aloft Austin Parties

Continental joining other Star Alliance members in world-class facility at Detroit Metro Airport

Menu will include wide variety of high quality, healthy food choices

New Vice-President completes the Company’s Executive Officers board

Leading worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today introduced consumers to its completely re-designed, innovative ChoiceHotels.com website, with easier search features and improved design to satisfy the hotel search needs of every traveler.

AIRLINE INDUSTRY CRISIS HITS 2009 IBERIA PERFORMANCE

More than 85 travel agency executives braved one of the biggest snowstorms of modern history, dubbed „Snowmageddon“ by President Barack Obama, to attend the 2010 ASTA Premium Business Summit and Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting. The event was hosted by Marriott at the JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa (San Antonio, Texas)

Kay Urban, president and CEO of Amadeus Americas, will be a featured speaker at the general session at ASTA’s International Destination Expo (April 19-22, Istanbul) on April 21.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced the promotion of Mark Pearce to senior vice president, international division. Mr. Pearce will continue to report to Bruce Haase, executive vice president, global brands, operations and marketing.