29/04/2008

News Update - April 29, 2008

Source: m-travel.com...

Travelzoo's international operations tipped to continue recording losses in 2009...
Travelzoo Inc. posted $1.0 million in net loss in the first quarter, with diluted loss per share of $(0.07), down from diluted earnings per share of $0.25 in the prior-year period.

Podcast: Tim ‘The BOOT’ Hughes talks to EyeforTravel...
Tim Hughes of The BOOT and VP Commercial at HotelClub.com talks to EyeforTravel on his thoughts chairing our Sales and Marketing in Travel Asia-Pacific 2008 conference taking place on 29-30th July in Sydney.

Vanguard's new lawsuit lacks merit: Orbitz...
Online travel company Orbitz has termed Vanguard Car Rental's lawsuit as a "baseless" one.

Ryanair to increase baggage fees until half of passengers check-in online...
Ryanair has announced that airline's checked in baggage fee will rise from €9 to €10 while airport check-in fees will increase from €4 to €5.

Europcar commences first direct operations outside of Europe...
Europcar has entered into an agreement to acquire the Australian and New Zealand subsidiaries of ECA Car Rental, which operates its "Master Franchise" within the Asia-Pacific region.

Popularity of Hostelworld.com's pdf guides exemplifies tech-savvy backpacker's lifestyle...
Hostelworld.com reached a significant milestone as it witnessed 1 millionth download of its Pocket Guide from the site.

Ryanair promotes Sinead Finn...
Low-fare airline Ryanair has appointed Sinead Finn as Director of Commercial Revenue.

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