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Long-Term Strategy To Concentrate On Global Development

Strong outlook for IMEX proves success of global expansion strategy

By eTN Staff Writer

Strong demand from intermediaries, especially in the US and Middle East, to bring hosted buyers to IMEX 2009, is the clearest endorsement yet of the success of IMEX's long-term strategy to concentrate

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After Five Years Of Restructuring

Optimism sweeps Garuda Indonesia again

By Stéphane Hanot, Makassar

After five years of restructuring, Garuda is finally entering a new era.

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President Bush Expanded Visa Waiver Program To Seven More Counties

American Mayors welcome Visa Waiver Program expansion

By eTN

WASHINGTON, DC - On behalf of the nation's mayors, US Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz today applauded the administration's recent expansion of the Visa Waiver Program.

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On September 7 It Will Offer 2 Flights From Turkey And Back On Sundays

Turkish Airlines rapidly expanding number of departures to Stockholm

By Unal Basusta, eTN

Turkish Airlines has flown one daily round trip between Istanbul and Stockholm for a long time, but as it has enlarged the role of Istanbul as a hub for travel to the Middle East and East Asia, demand

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Initiates Five International Flights

TAM surpasses estimates of expansion into the international market

By eTN

SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 27, 2008) - TAM announced an international market growth plan that surpasses estimates announced to the market at the end of 2007.

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Mexican Rivera And Eastern Caribbean Itineraries

Nickelodeon expands cruise partnership with Royal Caribbean International

By eTN

NEW YORK, NY (August 25, 2008) - Nickelodeon and Royal Caribbean International announced plans to once again set sail together on two brand-new, exotic cruise adventures in the summer of 2009.

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Belo Horizonte, Salvador de Bahia And Recife Join AA Network

American Airlines to expand service to Brazil this fall

By eTN

MIAMI, FL (August 18, 2008) - American Airlines will add three destinations in Brazil to its route network in November, further growing its presence in South America's largest country while expanding

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Five New Destinations

Copa Airlines announces expansion plans

By eTN

PANAMA CITY (August 6, 2008) - Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings SA, today announced the addition of five new destinations on the American continent and the acquisition of aircraft as part of

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Driving Forward International Expansion

First global director of sales for Dusit International

By eTN

Dusit International has appointed Simon Burgess as their first global director of sales.

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Restores 7 Daily Flights In September

Porter Airlines continues climbing with Newark expansion

By eTN

TORONTO, Canada - Porter Airlines will fly a full schedule of seven roundtrip flights every weekday between Toronto City Center Airport (TCCA) and Newark Liberty International Airport beginning Septem

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Southwest's leader in catbird seat

With his airline protected from soaring fuel prices that are straining US rivals Gary Kelly targets expansion

Amid the airline industry's stomach-churning plunge, Gary Kelly, chief executive of Southwest Airlines Co., already is plotting course for the next upswing in air travel.

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Global Expansion Of The Tourism Marketing Division

AVIAREPS successfully bucks the crisis in the 2007-2008 business year

By eTN

Despite ongoing consolidation in the airline industry, AVIAREPS AG has reported good results for the 2007/08 business year: the leading international service provider for airline and tourism companies

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Brazilian Regional Airline Expands Its Fleet With EMBRAER 175 Jet

Embraer signs contract with Brazil's TRIP Linhas Aereas

By eTN

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS - Embraer today signed a contract with Trip Linhas Aereas for the sale of five Embraer 175 jets. The deal also includes options for ten more, plus purchase rights for another 15. The total value of the firm orders, at list price, is US $167.5 million, and could go over US $1 billion if all of the options and purchase rights ... read more

Upgrades And Expansion Set For Spa Cenvaree

Thailand's Centara invests more than 100 million baht

By eTN

Centara Hotels and Resorts has invested more than 100 million baht (over US$3.1 million) on upgrading and expanding its signature Spa Cenvaree brand, bringing Spa Cenvaree outlets throughout Thailand to 11 by July 2008.

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Internet Fares As Low As US$1

Megabus.com service begins on US East Coast today

By eTN

Megabus.com, a low-cost, express bus service which offers fares as low as $1 via the Internet will make its first US East Coast journeys today. Having served more than one million customers in its West and Midwest markets, megabus.com now offers East Coast residents travel between New York and Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, ... read more

Congestion Approaching Critical Level

Major expansion for Phuket Airport

Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is preparing to invest five billion baht (approximately US$155.6 million) to expand Phuket International Airport where congestion is approaching a critical level.

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Silverjet

Silverjet continues expansion with new routes planned for Middle East and Far East

Silverjet, the first all-business class carrier to fly to the region, says that the Middle East and Far East offer strategic growth opportunities, and the airline plans to continue its expansion following a recent major investment.

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Silverjet

Silverjet moves ahead with expansion plans

Silverjet, the first all-business class carrier to fly to the region, says that the Middle East and Southwest Asia offer strategic growth opportunities, and the airline plans to discuss its expansion at its debut at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market 2008 exhibition.

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Expedia's Expansion - All The Roads Lead To India

Expedia’s path to expansion passes through India

Earlier this month, Expedia, the online travel company, entered the Indian market with Expedia.co.in, the 17th Expedia Web site worldwide. Expedia also owns Hotels.com and TripAdvisor, which operate both in the United States and overseas, as well as Hotwire, which operates only in the United States. In addition, it owns a controlling interest ... read more

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines (THY) will add 11 new international flight destinations within 2008

By by Unal Basusta (eTN Ambassador, Turkey)

THY will start direct flights to Toronto (Canada), Washington (USA), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Aleppo (Syria), Birmingham (Britain), Lahore (Pakistan), Atyrau (Kazakhstan), Oran (Algeria), Lvov (Ukraine), Ufa (Russia) and Alexandria (Egypt).

Turkish Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world.

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