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30
Jan

Spain: strike threat – from Feb 11: airport workers

Spanish airport operator unions call 25-day strike from IPO debut Labour unions at Spanish airport operator Aena (IPO-AENA.MC) have called a 25-day strike from Feb. 11, the day the state will list 49 percent of the company on the stock market in its biggest privatisation in 18 years. http://strike.skynetblogs.be/archive/2015/01/29/spanish-airport-operator-unions-call-25-day-strike-from-ipo-8374677.html    

29
Jan

Destination Spotlight: Fiji

At the heart of the South Pacific, lie 333 tropical islands bejeweled by beautiful white pristine sandy beaches, fabulous coral gardens and azure turquoise waters that is unique, unspoilt and home to happiness – the Fiji Islands! It is where time is driven by what you want to do and when you want to do […]

28
Jan

Germany: Jan 29: DUS, CGN strike by security staff

German union Ver.di announces airport strike  Security personnel union Verdi called new warning strikes at Düsseldorf and Cologne-Bonn airports for Thursday. This time passenger check agents are also called to walk off the job. The Facts: Verdi had staged a warning strike by 150 freight, ticket and staff control agents at DUS and CGN last […]

27
Jan

Libya: Tripoli: gunmen storm Corinthia Hotel

Eight killed as gunmen storm luxury hotel in Libyan capital Authorities say five foreigners and three guards dead in attack on Corinthia hotel claimed by Tripoli branch of Islamic State   Gunmen have stormed a luxury hotel in Libya’s capital, killing at least five foreigners and three guards, authorities said. The attack, which included a […]

23
Jan

Vision Travel Acquires Controlling Interest in Voyages Groupe Ideal

Le Groupe Voyages Vision 2000 Inc., doing business as Vision Travel Solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a controlling interest in Voyages Groupe Ideal, one of Quebec’s largest independent travel agencies, announced Vision’s President, Joel Ostrov in Montreal yesterday. Voyages Groupe Ideal was established in 1989 and for more than 25 years […]

22
Jan

HYATT TO LAUNCH FREE WI-FI ACCESS IN ALL LOBBIES AND GUEST ROOMS WORLDWIDE

Responding to Guests’ Feedback, Hyatt Hotels To Offer Free Wi-Fi to All Guests “Travelers shouldn’t have to remember which brands or locations offer it for free or the strings attached to get it,” Rose said.  As part of the company’s continued efforts to evolve the guest experience by listening and responding to guest needs, Hyatt […]