In a presentation to Globe 2006 in Vancouver, Alex Winch, President of Mondial Energy Inc., announced an alliance with Green Global Village to target the tourism sector with Mondial´s innovative solar financing mechanism.
Mondial has developed a financing structure that allows for no capital outlay, low operating cost energy solutions using high quality equipment and long term, stable energy prices.
Dominica has been selected as a test site to assess the use of modern technology for port processes to improve trade in the region.
Tropical Shipping, a US-based company and the Caribbean Central America Action (CCAA) have been working closely with the local Port Authority, Customs and the Excise division to facilitate the project.
Copa Holdings S.A., parent company of Copa Airlines and AeroRepublica, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2005 and full year 2005. The terms “Copa Holdings” or “the Company” make reference to the consolidated entity, whose operating subsidiaries are Copa Airlines and AeroRepublica.
Copa Holdings recorded net income of US$17.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2005 and record net income of $82.7 million for full year 2005, representing earnings per share of $0.41 for fourth quarter and $1.93 for full year 2005, beating average estimates of $0.33 for the last quarter and $1.83 for full year.
Cendant Travel Distribution Services (TDS) has signed an agreement with Air France to secure access to all the carrier´s fares until December, 2008.
With immediate effect, this agreement ensures that Galileo connected travel agencies worldwide will have full access to all available Air France fares, including their lowest classes and web fares, directly through the Galileo system.
The governments of Holland and the Dominican Republic have signed an agreement to promote and guarantee investments. The agreement seeks to guarantee fair treatment and foster increased trade links.
Foreign Relations Minister Carlos Morales Troncoso signed for the Dominican Republic, and Ambassador Berend Willem Schortinghuis for Holland.
Virgin Atlantic, unveiled a new three-year growth plan aimed at capturing greater business market share, with products tailored towards premium passengers at the heart of the strategy. The airline is targeting an increase of at least 10 percent in the number of business travelers over the next year.
A combination of new and extended business routes, such as London-Dubai and a sixth daily service between London and New York as well as offering the award-winning Upper Class Suite on all routes, will enable Virgin Atlantic to offer the best business service in the air. The Upper Class Suite features the longest fully-flat bed in any business class.