6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Cebu and Negros
06 – February – 2012 from media reports At 11:49am this morning, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck between the islands of Negros Oriental and Cebu. Tsunami alert no. 2 has been raised on immediate location especially on its coastal towns. Details of the earthquake from Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) and US Geological Survey (USGS) are as follows: Locations of the earthquake was 5 kilometers northwest of Tayasan, Negros Oriental at 11: 49 AM. The quake was tectonic in origin. Intensity VII – Dumaguete City Intensity VI – La Carlota City and La...
Read MoreTSI introduces new partners globally
31 January 2012 Travel Solutions International (TSI) has recently added a number of new partners globally reaching extended markets in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Four agencies have recently joined TSI to represent the global network in their local markets of France (Corpovia), Qatar (Space Travel WLL), Argentina (Rotamund SRL) and Colombia (Optima SA). TSI board member Mervyn Williamson (TSI UK) said “Each market has seen considerable growth in business travel and we are delighted to gain experts in these countries who will represent the interests of TSI on a global basis. ...
Read MoreEmergency evacuation of Cathay Pacific flight CX365/KA5365 Shanghai – Hong Kong
9 – December – 2011 12:03 From media reports Cathay Pacific flight CX365/KA5365 was evacuated at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport this morning around 11am due to smoke inside the cabin. Three injuries were reported mainly caused by the evacuation with no casualty. Cause of the intent is being investigated. Shanghai Pudong International Airport remains operational currently.
Read MoreIberia announces the list of cancelled flights on December 29 due to pilots strike
29 – December – 2011 Source: Iberia Because of the strike called by the SEPLA pilots union, Iberia has been obliged to cancel 118 flights on December 29, 36% of the total flights initially programmed, that are not covered by the minimum services decreed by the Spanish Government. In particular, the airline will cancel 10% of its long haul flights, 38% of its short and medium haul operations, as well as 43% of it domestic flights. This strike does not affect flights operated by Air Nostrum (IB8XXX), Vueling (IB5XXX) or code share operated by other airlines (IB7XXX and IB4XXX), nor...
Read MoreTSI UK partner buys rival TMC
20 October 2011 TSI UK, Statesman Travel Group recently announced that it has acquired rival TMC, Commodore International Travel. The enlarged group will become a ‘top 10’ UK travel management company in terms of transactional volume, with revenues of circa £100 million and a staff of 150 people. London remains the major centre for the business, supported by its regional office in Manchester. The Business Growth Fund, which has been established to invest in Britain’s fast growing smaller and medium sized businesses, has supported this acquisition. It will take a...
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