German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has reached a wage agreement with the GDL train drivers’ union, ending a nearly year-long dispute which nine strikes over the past year hitting millions of people, both sides.
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MasterCard has extended its long-standing UEFA Champions League sponsorship for the next three seasons through to 2018. The renewal includes sponsorship of the UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Women’s Champions League final and the UEFA Youth
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French air traffic controllers are set to strike for two days on Thursday and Friday (July 2 and 3). The strike may cause major travel chaos across Europe although Ryanair takes action to prevent ATC
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JetBlue started charging for the first checked piece of luggage Tuesday. Customers who booked flights before Tuesday will still be able to check a suitcase for free, but those booking last-minute summer vacations and all
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Uber, on its first anniversary in Istanbul, launches UberBOAT thanks to a partnership with the leading luxury sea transport company Navette. Columnist, presenter and wellness trainer Ece Vahapoğlu and columnist and writer Onur Baştürk were
To meet increased demand for flights to USA and Asia, SAS is increasing the number of departures to seven a week from Stockholm to Chicago and seven a week from Copenhagen to Shanghai. The new
The Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) is set to attend the Meeting and Incentive Summer Forum in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) from 29 June to 3 July 2015. Istanbul CVB
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Sabre Corporation has completed the acquisition of Abacus International, the leading global distribution system (GDS) in the Asia Pacific region. Sabre, which previously owned 35% of Abacus, acquired the remaining portion for net cash consideration
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The latest Tourism Snapshot from Destination Canada (DC)’s Research department shows that more than 3.3 million international travelers came to Canada in the first four months of 2015, a 6% rise on the previous year.
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Sabre Corporation has appointed Roshan Mendis as senior vice president for Sabre Travel Network, Asia Pacific, following the completion of its acquisition of Abacus International today.
The new all-suite Kowloon Harbourfront hotel celebrates its soft opening on Wednesday July 1 and marks the new financial year with special rates which can be used until March 31, 2016. Managed by Harbour Plaza
Espa Life at Corinthia Hotel London introduced an innovative Medical Massage program that taps into the need for both physical and emotional support for busy travelers and London professionals. This treatment moves massage into a new
