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The Orion Hotel Group Partners With First Car Rental

The Orion Hotel Group Partners With First Car Rental

May 2013 - First Car Rental is proud to announce its partnership with the Orion Hotel Group. First Car Rental is now the exclusive partner of choice to all Orion Hotels in South Africa. The Orion hotels are a fine selection of heritage hotels, luxury estates, city hotels, country retreats and private game lodges making [...]

May 16, 2013 travelwriter Domestic, Travel news 0

Swissôtel expands into Bangladesh

Swissôtel expands into Bangladesh

In addition to Swissôtel’s recently announced hotel projects in a growing number of dynamic markets such as China, India and Russia, the brand is expanding the portfolio with its first hotel in Bangladesh. The Swissôtel Dhaka is located in the new Business District of Gulshan and is scheduled to open in 2018. The Swissôtel Dhaka [...]

May 4, 2013 travelwriter International, Travel news 0

International Airports: Dubai Fastest on the Global Rise

International Airports: Dubai Fastest on the Global Rise

Dubai International Airport is the fastest growing airport in the world, as measured by annual seat capacity growth, according to the latest statistics from OAG. Its consistent increase in capacity over the last decade has been largely driven by the growth of Dubai-based carrier Emirates. The second fastest growing airport in terms of seat capacity [...]

April 19, 2013 travelwriter Airlines, International, Travel news 0

Napcabs Debuts Sleeping Pods at Munich Airport

Napcabs Debuts Sleeping Pods at Munich Airport

We’ve all attempted it — the quick uncomfortable nap between flights at the airport, wedged betwixt a row of chairs and a recycling bin, our carry-on for a pillow. Well at Terminal 2 of the MunichAirport, passengers can snooze in style via napcabs. Napcabs are stationary pods one can rent for some quick Zzz’s or [...]

April 19, 2013 travelwriter International, Travel ideas, Travel news 0

Random, Unpredictable Airport Security in the USA

Random, Unpredictable Airport Security in the USA

Christopher Elliott (huffingtonpost) reported seemingly not uncommon experiences at two airports, representing the “Random, Unpredictable Airport Security” approach: The TSA screening area at Reno-Tahoe International Airport’s B gates isn’t much to look at. It’s a dark, cavernous processing area with well-worn linoleum floors that almost makes you feel like you’re visiting a relative in prison. [...]

April 19, 2013 travelwriter International, Travel news 0

SAA/ Travel Trade Communique – COSATU Protest – 07 March 2012

SAA/ Travel Trade Communique  – COSATU Protest – 07 March 2012

Dear Partners in Travel, Thank you for your valued support of South African Airways (SAA). As you might be aware, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), a trade union federation in South Africa, has called for nationwide Protest Action to take place on Wednesday, 7 March 2012. The Protest Action is in support [...]

March 6, 2012 admin Travel news 0

Executive Carport

Executive Carport

Executive Carport, the only ACSA approved valet parking operator, offers travellers a unique parking solution at O R Tambo International Airport. Our hand over process at drop-off takes no longer than a minute before clients proceed a short distance to the domestic terminal check-in counters. Vehicles are driven by experienced valet drivers and stored at [...]

July 1, 2011 admin Travel news 0

Durban international closed

Durban international closed

Yup out with the old and in with the new. Note Durban international is closed, the GDS (Airline distribution systems) have not been updated and this means chances are on your eticket receipt you will see Durban international there. Please Durban international is closed and if you are flying in or out of Durban proceed [...]

May 11, 2010 admin Travel news 0

Airport parking online

Airport parking online

With the excellent pace of the internet and the awesome usability of it ACSA is really not being left behind. You can now book your parking online on their website: www.airports.co.za or if you have any questions about the online parking system here is the direct link: http://www.acsa.co.za/home.asp?pid=6547 [...]

April 7, 2010 admin Travel news 0

Durban airport relocation

Durban airport relocation

Durban airport relocating Info released by Europcar [...]

March 16, 2010 admin Travel news 0