March 26, 2010

Spectacular Video of Icelandic Volcano

Volcano in Iceland

March 15, 2010

Hansabuss offered full transportation solutions in two world-class events

Firstly, in the middle of January, 17.01 – 24.01.2010, Hansabuss did a cooperation with Estonian Skating Union by offering a full transportation for the European Figure Skating Championships Tallinn 2010. There were a lot of work to do, but all went well and smoothly. We were really satisfied with our clients and they were satisfied with us. It was our pleasure to be a partner for such a prestige event.

 Secondly, Hansabuss also served the International Rail Forum “Strategic Partnership 1520: The Baltic Sea Region” which took place in Tallinn in February 2010. Our client was Russian Railways, so it required us a very professional international cooperation. And we did and offered it!

HansabussHansabuss really learnt a lot from these two internationally important events. Now we are even more professional, better and internationally recognized bus transportation company!

March 10, 2010

Vikingbus Hosts 9th GPN Meeting in Copenhagen

On March 3 – 5, 2010, Vikingbus hosted the 9th bi-annual Global Passenger Network meeting, bringing member bus operators from 18 countries to Copenhagen for the 3-day meeting, which was held at the Marriott Copenhagen. 
 
The first day of the meeting was dedicated to the work of GPN’s various committees, which are responsible for sales, marketing, technology and membership issues within the network.  The next two days consisted of general meetings.  Topics covered were the progress and direction of the committees, transfer optimization of empty legs, internal organization, GPN tours, the 5-year plan for the organization, association memberships, and purchasing programs.  During this meeting, GPN was proud to welcome Greece into its group, making for a total of 25 member countries. 
 
Global Passenger Network was created in July of 2006 with 9 member countries, with the goal of bringing together high quality bus operators to offer the best in safety, service and quality worldwide.  GPN members are experts in all types of bus services, from transfers to events and congresses to multi-day tours.  GPN operators can be contacted through a single website: www.gpn.travel
 
GPN will be exhibiting this year at the RDA trade fair in Cologne from May 27 – 29, as well as WTM in London from November 8 – 11.  The next meeting will be held in Reykjavik, Iceland, in November 2010.

Vikingbus vært for globalt GPN-netværksmøde

10-03-2010
Det verdensomspændende samarbejde af busoperatører – Global Passenger Network – har netop afholdt det halvårlige netværksmøde i København med Vikingbus som arrangør. Grækenland blev optaget ved mødet, således at samarbejdet nu består af 25 lande.

Den store danske busoperatør Paaske Bus har siden 2006 gennem Vikingbus været medlem af Global Passenger Network (GPN), der tilbyder adgang til 17.000 busser i USA, Europa og Asien. 

Det betyder, at danske kunder enkelt og effektivt kan leje busser overtalt i verden. Fordelen ved GPN-konceptet er, at kunderne kun behøver én kontakt, hvad enten transportbehovet er Svendborg, Stockholm eller San Francisco. Herudover er korrespondancen på dansk, ligesom faktura vil blive fremsendt i danske kroner. 

GPN-netværket tæller nu medlemmer i 25 lande. Vikingbus var vært for det netop afholdte 9. halvårlige netværks-møde. Det foregik på Marriott Copenhagen fra 3. til 5. marts. På det tre dage lange møde deltog busoperatører fra 18 lande og de kunne samtidig byde Grækenland velkommen som nyt land i netværket.

Målet med netværket er at bringe kvalitetsbevidste busoperatører sammen og i fællesskab udbyde det bedste inden for sikkerhed, service og kvalitet på verdensplan. GPNs medlemmer er eksperter i alle former for busservice – alt fra transfers, events og kongresser til flerdagesture. Det danske medlem Vikingbus er ikke ubekendt med at løse stort transportopgaver. Sidste år var selskabet bl.a. ansvarlig for transporten i forbindelse med IOC-topmødet i København samt World Business Summit on Climate Change, der blev afholdt i Bella Center i maj 2009.

I 2010 udstiller GPN på RDA Trade Fair i Køln fra d. 27. til d. 29. maj og på WTM i London fra d. 8. til d. 11. november. Det næste GPN-møde afholdes i Reykjavik, Island, i november 2010.

November 5, 2009

GPN want to “Get Motorcoachified” like our North American Members IMG

The International Motorcoach Group are the North American representative for the Global Passenger Network (GPN). At GPN we’re believe that the “Get Motorcoachified” message promoted by the Motorcoach Council is universal to the global market. View the video filmed at the Strategic Alliance Meeting (SAM) this year from the mouths of owners of real Motorcoach companies:

Great job by the members of the Motorcoach Council:

Get Motorcoachified

Get Motorcoachified

November 4, 2009

GPN Bucharest – Sales Meeting

Filed under: Industry News — Tags: — Raquel @ 8:12 am

GPN are having their Sales Meeting today in Bucharest. Presentations have been made my VDL Romania

VDL Romania

VDL Romania

October 26, 2009

Hansabuss Business Line – the best connection between Tallinn and Riga!

Filed under: Green Travel,Industry News,Member News — Tags: , — Raquel @ 9:00 am

How to get from the centre of Tallinn to the city centre of Riga without having to waste a single valuable minute of the day?

Hansabuss, the member of Global Passenger Network (GPN) from Estonia is proud to present one of its youngest but most innovative trademark – Hansabuss Business Line – business class coach service between two Baltic capitals, Tallinn and Riga.

The Hansabuss Business Line allows you to choose between the Tourist class and the Business class. In either class, you can relax on exceptionally comfortable seats, speak on a mobile phone, use the wireless internet access, read newspapers or hold a conference! The enjoyment and safety of Your journey will be guaranteed by Hansabuss’ coach drivers and coach attendants – they are highly-motivated, well-trained and undoubtedly the best in all of Estonia. This is true comfort!

In October-November 2009, Hansabuss Business Line has a special campaign to all of its mid-day departures:

Tourist Lux Class 99 EEK/ 4.50 LVL one way
Business Class 199 EEK/ 9 LVL one way

Also available for only 1 EEK/ 0,05 LVL!*

Hansabuss Business Line

Hansabuss Business Line

*As a consolation you can make our mid-day Hansabuss Business Line departure for only 1 extra EEK, in case you have bought a ticket for the same day from any of our competitors!

The price is available for all mid-day (11:45 and 11:35) departures from 01 October until 30 November, for both Tallinn-Riga and Riga-Tallinn routes. Tickets can be booked online at www.businessline.ee, by phone +372 627 9080 or by e-mail booking@hansabuss.ee

Passengers without an advanced booking will be served on a first come first served basis at the bus stop.

Please meet the more exact terms and conditions of the campaign here.

Always Yours,

Hansabuss Business Line

The best connection between Tallinn and Riga!

www.businessline.ee

www.hansabuss.ee

October 20, 2009

Hansabuss (GPN Estonia) – a company on wheels!

Hansabuss is the motor coach hire company, which provides a service complying with the requirements of the world’s top clients at a price affordable for everybody. Because it is the only bus firm in Estonia trying to exceed your expectations each time, but not your paying capacity.

Hansabuss offers four classes differentiating by price and level of comfort:

Business Class – On Hansabuss Business Class buses you’ll feel as is you’re behind the desk of a modern, high-tech office, throughout the journey: you can make calls, use the wireless Internet, check the latest news or even chair a conference;
First Class – the highest level of the Estonian bus service;
Classic – the best correlation of price and quality;
Basic – satisfies the simplest travelling needs;

AS Hansabuss started out its business in 1996, winning fame gradually by rendering a carriage service of the highest quality level at the time, transporting passengers by luxurious minibuses. Excellently equipped tourist buses added afterwards and merger with TAK Reisid in spring 2003 make it possible at the moment to cover all sorts of travelling needs in four main fields:

* Motor Coach Tours;
* Representation Tours;
* Corporate Travels;
* Special projects

Hansabuss has five different trademarks: Hansabuss AS, Hansabuss Business Line, Hansarent, City Tour and Mulgi Reisid.

Hansabuss

Hansabuss

Thanks to the long-term experience Hansabuss is certainly a suitable partner for clients planning a shorter or longer trip to the Northern countries, The Baltic States, Russia or any European State. And most importantly: buses chosen by the Eurovision stars, the members of Swedish and Danish Royal Families, the President of Iceland, Rolling Stones, Scorpions, A-Ha, Jazzkaar guests and many other celebrities during their visits to Estonia are also affordable for local companies! Could this be the core of the satisfaction of our clients and the secret of our continuous growth?

Besides comfort, pleasant surprises and saving money, Hansabuss offers its clients even more: they notice, that even strangers can become a pleasant and amusing company – a company on wheels! Why not let your personnel or colleagues feel likewise?

In addition, as Hansabuss is a proud member of Global Passenger Network (GPN) then it certifies even more that our service is of high quality and valued all over the world.

That is why: whatever transportation necessity you have, ask Hansabuss for an offer – it can be a pleasant surprise!

Regards,

Taivo Puuorg
Member of the Board
Hansabuss AS

Tel. 00 372 6 713 260
taivo@hansabuss.ee
www.hansabuss.ee

October 15, 2009

CYPRUS – QUALITY SERVICE IS MAIN OBJECTIVE

Filed under: Industry News,Member News — Raquel @ 9:00 am

Cyprus ranks highly among the popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. The main resorts of Paphos, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaca and Troodos are all well known for their own particular reasons and attract large numbers of tourists and other visitors from all parts of the globe. With an excellent road network, virtually all resorts in Cyprus are within a day’s reach by motor coach.

Aeolos Motor Coach

Aeolos Motor Coach

Aeolos is the leading Destination Service provider on the island, handling close to 500,000 travelers per year.  Today, under the umbrella of Aeolos, there is a group of core activities, each one specializing in different areas of the business: airport services, cargo handling and forwarding, destination management -tour operator representation, organized excursions, group and incentive travel, cruise handling, event management and transportation services.

Since its formation, Aeolos has gone from strength to strength now boasting a modern fleet of 50 motor coaches and … mini busses, all operated to the highest standards. Aeolos has the facility to cope with many requirements and its international clientele consists of leading tourism firms. Whether it be for corporate/leisure travel, airport/hotel transfers, day excursions, luxury travel by limousine, sports teams, wedding couples, people with special needs, Aeolos can arrange that special transfer suited to your needs. When you book your transport with Aeolos, you can be assured that you have found the best company available. A fleet operated to the highest standards of comfort and safety; pleasant/courteous uniformed drivers and staff, formal commitment to training, commitment to environmental considerations and much more..

Being well established in Cyprus, Aeolos was proud to become involved in the Global Passenger Network to bring all that Cyprus has to offer as a travel destination to the next level on a worldwide scale.

Whether you are a lone tourist wishing to travel at a leisurely pace, a tour operator  or a group travel organizer, look out for the Global Passenger Network (GPN) logo when planning your motor coach travel needs and you can be assured of excellent service levels.

Regards,

Theodosis Charalambous
Transport Manager

Tel:   00 357 25846890

Mob: 00 357 99699788

Theodosis@aeolos.com

October 12, 2009

Vikingbus (GPN Denmark) handled all transportation during IOC congress

Filed under: Green Travel,Industry News,Member News — Tags: , , — Raquel @ 7:14 pm

From October 1st to October 9th 2009 Copenhagen hosted the 121st IOC Session & XII Olympic Congress. The purpose of the congress was to elect the host of the Olympic Games in 2016. The candidate cities were Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, and Madrid.

Motorcoach Viking Bus, Copenhagen IOC Session & XII Olympic Congress

Motorcoach Vikingbus, Copenhagen IOC Session & XII Olympic Congress

12 months before the congress in Copenhagen, IOC selected Vikingbus and partners to take charge of their transportation. At first the transport involved sightseeing tours for spouses, shuttle service from the airport to hotels, shuttle service from the venue of the congress (Bella Center) to hotels, and shuttle from hotels to the venue of the opening ceremony (Copenhagen Opera House). However, Vikingbus was also asked to manage the transportation for IOC members – this service was categorised as VIP. The VIP service involved managing the sponsored Mercedes-Benz limousines and IOC’s own limousine drivers. In total 40 limousines and 50 drivers.

In order to facilitate the communication between passengers, drivers, and logistics department Vikingbus set up a logistics office at the venue of the congress. Security measures during the congress were high and as a result all vehicles and personnel had to be security cleared.

Due to our status as official transportation provider for the IOC, Vikingbus was selected to take charge of transport for the candidate cities and their delegates. We were also chosen as the official transport provider for the Taekwondo World Championship and Copenhagen Open Karate Championship.

Viking Bus Chauffeur Car, Copenhagen IOC Session & XII Olympic Congress

Vikingbus Chauffeur Car, Copenhagen IOC Session & XII Olympic Congress

As a result of the IOC congress, Taekwondo World Championship, and Copenhagen Open Karate Championship Vikingbus is well prepared for COP 15 which will take place in Copenhagen from December 7th to December 18th 2009.

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