2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has written to all 27 Finance Ministers in the European Union urging them to recognise the important role of the industry in stimulating economic growth and jobs, while avoiding unproductive knee-jerk tax hikes at a time of austerity. The letter, written by Dr Michael Frenzel,… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Award-Winning Airline Launches Daily Flights To Tanzania’s Tourism Hotspot
Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA , 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with today’s launch of daily scheduled flights to Kilimanjaro – its 18th gateway on the diverse Continent and second destination in Tanzania. Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Kilimanjaro arrives to a traditional water salute welcome. The Tanzanian city becomes the… Read the full press release
Amadeus launches industry-first open source framework to further innovation
• New technology strategy marks the first time a GDS has opened its library of code to third party developers • Software initiative eases the development of rich and large scale enterprise web applications, addressing the challenges of mobile web development • ARIA™ Templates code already underpins Amadeus’ User Interface (UI) development Madrid, Spain, 2012-07-26 —… Read the full press release
Twelve of Britain’s leading Olympic hopefuls have been painted by urban art pioneer Goldie
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The athletes include such household names as Olympic cycling gold medallist Victoria Pendleton 2009 World Champion triple-jumper Phillips Idowu MBE, 2010 FINA diving World Champion Jessica Ennis MBE, three-time World Champion track cyclist Shanaze Reade, leading field athlete and nine-time National Champion Goldie Sayers, Commonwealth bronze medallist weightlifter Zoe Smith and high-jump… Read the full press release
Building the Future of Indian Aviation – An India Inc. Approach
New Delhi, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for an “India Inc.” approach to resolve India’s aviation crisis and improve competitiveness to drive economic and social benefits. “Indian aviation is in a multi-faceted crisis. Before aviation can deliver greater benefits to the Indian economy, this crisis must be resolved with coordinated public… Read the full press release
Cape Town International Airport contributes to Good Hope FM’s “Keeping Cape Town Warm” campaign
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (ACSA CTIA) will be hosting Good Hope FM’s “Keeping Cape Town Warm” campaign on Wednesday, 25 July 2012 from 09:00 to 12:00 midday. The airport will be donating R80 000 worth of goods to the station as part of its Corporate Social Investment Winter… Read the full press release
VOLUNTEERS ON THEIR MARKS FOR LONDON 2012
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The excitement is mounting as the volunteers from Northern Ireland make last minute preparations to take up their roles in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this week. Wendy Osborne OBE, Chief Executive, Volunteer Now, the lead organisation for volunteering in Northern Ireland, speaking at George Best Belfast City Airport said: “We… Read the full press release
Second annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk/Run 2012
This year’s proceeds to be invested in education 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation in partnership with O.R. Tambo International Airport and the City of Ekurhuleni launched the second annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk/Run at the O.R. Tambo International Airport today, 24 July 2012. This year’s theme is “Walk to… Read the full press release
Commissioner Andolino Gives Keynote Address to the Aero Club of Washington
CHICAGO, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino today gave the monthly keynote address to the Aero Club of Washington in Washington, D.C. Andolino gave a luncheon presentation on “Investing in Airports During Tough Economic Times: Chicago Leads the Way” at the Capital Hilton Hotel to a sold-out crowd of about 200 attendees. Click here to read the Commissioner’s speech…. Read the full press release
Port of Seattle Authorizes Major Renovation of North Satellite at Sea-Tac
Forty-year-old facility to receive estimated $230 million upgrade SEATTLE, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Port of Seattle Commission gave final design authorization today for an estimated $230 million renovation of the north satellite at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to better serve passengers. The project will include modernizing facilities, seismic upgrades, enhanced traveler amenities, three new gates and a… Read the full press release
Essential Abu Dhabi: exclusive benefits for airberlin passengers
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin passengers can now enjoy a fantastic range of discounts at hotels, spas, golf courses and more in Abu Dhabi thanks to Etihad Airways’ innovative ‘Essential Abu Dhabi’ program. Reductions of up to 50 per cent are available to airberlin passengers who present their flight boarding pass, within seven days, to participating… Read the full press release
SIA To Make Network Adjustments In Northern Winter Schedule
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines will be making network adjustments during the Northern Winter operating season (28 October 2012 – 30 March 2013), comprising capacity increases on several routes, reductions on others and seasonal aircraft changes. The adjustments [1] are in line with efforts to redeploy capacity to markets where demand is stronger. In Australia, a… Read the full press release
Dragonair Flights Continue to be Disrupted Passengers Requested to Postpone Non-essential Travel
Hong Kong, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (25 July) announced that its flight operations and schedules are still not yet back to normal because of the knock on effect and passengers backlogs arising from the cancellation of 49 flights and diversion of 7 flights caused by typhoon Vicente. The airline expects it could take a few more days before operations return… Read the full press release
Jet Airways’ JetEscapes introduces attractive domestic and international travel packages
Attractive group packages for corporate houses, with Conference facilities 1 Night packages for the corporate traveller Exciting monsoon packages to Goa, Kerala, Mumbai and Golden Triangle Luxurious JetEscapes Getaways with The Serai resorts 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mumbai: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has introduced a slew of attractive JetEscapes packages for corporate travellers… Read the full press release
Bulgaria Air Signs Full Content Agreement with Travelport
Agreement secures access to all fares and classes Langley, UK, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a continuation to its global content agreement with Bulgaria Air. The agreement sees Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan connected travel agency customers across the globe continue to have full access to… Read the full press release
Helicopter Pleasure Flights from
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visit Newquay Cornwall Airport between 6th – 12th August to participate in a helicopter pleasure flight. Adventure 001 are coming to the airport to raise money to support Cornwall Air Ambulance. Flights start from £25 for an 8 minute flight over Watergate Bay and 20 minute flights are also available. You can… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport: Games media update – Thursday 26th July
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — An extremely busy day at the airport with a record 125,000 passengers expected to arrive at Heathrow (the previous record for arriving passengers was 123,000, set last year). Overall 227,000 people are expected through Heathrow’s terminals today. Within those figures we’re expecting more than 2000 members of the Games Family* at Heathrow… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand’s distinctive aircraft tails go black
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chief Executive Office Rob Fyfe announced today that the tails of all new aircraft entering the fleet will be painted black and the lettering of the Air New Zealand name is being modernised. “Our iconic symbol, the Koru, will remain but it will be set within our national colour rather than the blue and… Read the full press release
Nebraska Tourism Commission elects leaders, sets meeting
LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Nebraska Tourism Commission recently elected its leadership team. Mike Kesselring of Crawford, owner of High Plains Homestead, was elected commission chairman; Jeff Boeka of North Platte, general manager of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in North Platte, was elected vice chairman; and John Chapo of Lincoln, director of Lincoln… Read the full press release
Giant Dipper Roller Coaster Thrills 60 Million Riders
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Classic Ride Reaches Milestone SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s signature ride, the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster is reaching a major milestone. The 88-year-old coaster is on track to log 60 million riders by the end of the week. In celebration of the giant milestone, the… Read the full press release
Iberia launches “IBHelp”, revolutionising customer service via mobile devices
Original and innovative new in-house technology connects more than 100 iPads and PDAs to check-in kiosks, the new Quick Service Points and other devices that can issue the documents customers may need IBHelp enables Iberia staff to deal with any incident or customer request at any point from check-in to boarding, making connections, retrieving luggage,… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport Voted Best Airport in the Americas
GobeRunner Awards Honor the World’s Top Travel Companies SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has been named Best Airport in the Americas by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler (http://www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com/), an online publication written for and by affluent frequent business travelers. The Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards recognize the world’s best travel companies,… Read the full press release
British Airways flies Team GB Swimming to the London Olympic Games
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Team GB Swimming team flew into London City airport this lunchtime (Tuesday July 24th) ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this weekend. The swimming disciplines are among the first sports to take part in the Games. Wearing their British Swimming tracksuits, the team, including medal hopefuls… Read the full press release
KCI Airport Passenger Traffic Down 7.4 Percent in June
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 904,047 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in June, which represents a decrease of 7.4 percent from June 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 8.5 percent, with a total of 447,501 during June. For the… Read the full press release
Runway extension adds to Hartsfield-Jackson’s efficiency
Provides safer conditions during emergency landings ATLANTA 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — More nonstop destinations, additional payload capacity, more flexibility for aircraft operations and enhanced safety during emergency situations are all potential benefits of a runway extension that recently opened at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A 500-foot extension of Runway 27R, the Airport’s longest runway, opened to… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Tops J.D. Power and Associates Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for Luxury Hotel Brands for Third Consecutive Year
Chevy Chase, Md. 2012-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — T he Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has once again ranked highest in the luxury brand segment, for an impressive third year in a row by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2012 North America Guest Satisfaction Index Study. “It is a tribute to our ladies and gentlemen that they… Read the full press release
Virginia Puts Love on Tap with First-Ever August Virginia Craft Beer Month
-New interactive map leads visitors to Virginia craft breweries statewide- Richmond, VA, 2012-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —Virginia’s reputation as a destination full of local flavor has a new experience to tout with the first-ever August Virginia Craft Beer Month. The month’s theme, Love on Tap, is a nod to the state’s famous Virginia is for Lovers slogan and local… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide’s Brands Awarded Highest Rankings by J.D. Power and Associates
Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton Ranked Highest in North American Guest Satisfaction Index MCLEAN, Va, 2012-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Hilton Worldwide announced that two of its hotel brands received highest rankings in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Hilton Garden Inn achieved the highest ranking in the “Upscale Segment”… Read the full press release
A Deal Fit for a Royal – Escape to London and Tour Buckingham Palace
2012-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy an exclusive stay at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel – the same property where Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II learned to ice skate at the age of seven! Check into one of the elegant, deluxe rooms and experience a sense of tranquility seldom found in the city. Following a… Read the full press release
All the people, so many people, test out Park Live
2012-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is set to become the ‘Henman Hill’ of the Games, and yesterday (24 July) ‘Park Live Presented by British Airways’ was tried and tested by hundreds of the airline’s staff and volunteers. BA Lawn Captains, who will be performing dance routines on the lawns, tested their moves while wearing giant wings…. Read the full press release