Be the “Beauty on the Beach” This Spring Break with Help from The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Just in time for Spring Break, The Spa introduces a special package to prep for that vacation in the sun. 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Be the beauty on the beach this spring break or for that beach escape with help from The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. The Spa introduces the new Beauty and the Beach package, which combines a sand… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport welcomes W.B. Samson

2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 15 February, W.B. Samson opened its bakery at Oslo Airport. This is the only full-service bakery at a Scandinavian airport. The bakery offers a variety of coffees and teas, as well as homemade hot chocolate with real whipped cream, sandwiches and many other baked goods. Customers can also purchase marzipan cream… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Launches New Promotion ‘Juicy Mani Smoothie Pedi’ At eforea: spa at Hilton

A Uniquely Indulgent Experience Makes It Easy to Have a Healthy Lifestyle PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today unveiled its latest promotion ‘Juicy Mani Smoothie Pedi’ at eforea: spa at Hilton. Available from February 11, 2013 on Level 17 between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, guests can enjoy a new healthy range… Read the full press release

GBTA Foundation, Project ICARUS Announces Finalists for the Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards 2013

Award for Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Alexandria, VA, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the finalists in contention for the first Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers, suppliers… Read the full press release

JAL Serves Japan-Made Cheese Onboard International Flights

TOKYO, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines will offer a new lineup of Japanese cheese for First and Executive Class customers on select international routes from March 1, 2013. As an airline established in Japan, we hope to promote the excellence of Japanese cheese to our customers. An assortment of 16 types of cheese have been chosen… Read the full press release

Mum’s The Word This Mother’s Day At Four Seasons Hotel Dublin

Lovely ways to pamper mothers on March 10. 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year, why not create unforgettable memories and celebrate Mothers Day on Sunday, March 10, 2013 atFour Seasons Hotel Dublin? Guests will be spoiled for choice as the possibilities are endless, including a special Sunday Brunch in Seasons Restaurant, where Executive Chef Terry White’s menu will delight and inspire;… Read the full press release

Viva España: Successful take-off for the first airberlin non-stop flight from Berlin to Madrid

The only non-stop service in operation from Berlin-Tegel to Madrid Smooth transfer to onward flights via Berlin connecting Madrid with 16 destinations in Europe 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was a successful premiere for the first airberlin flight from Berlin-Tegel to Madrid: on 25th February more than 130 flight guests and invited media representatives celebrated the… Read the full press release

Enterprise Boosts UK Airport Presence with New Branch at Belfast INTERNATIONAL Airport (UK)

2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the world’s largest car hire company, has opened a new onsite branch in the Arrivals Hall of Belfast International Airport. With this addition Enterprise now has a branch at every major UK airport, ensuring it is able to offer car hire to incoming tourists and business travellers as well as… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Vail Announces Spring Break Offers

Escape to high elevation this Spring with “Midweek Mogul” or “Third Night Free” specials fromFour Seasons. 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Vail announces its special offers for Spring Break – Midweek Mogul and Stay Longer -Third Night Free. “Spring is a popular time to visit Vail, as spring skiing lends itself to warmer temperatures, yet you still have the vast… Read the full press release

AIR FRANCE INCREASES SERVICES TO THE IVORY COAST, GABON AND NIGERIA

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ —  As from 15 April 2013, Air France will operate 10 weekly flights to Abidjan in the Ivory Coast by Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A340 from its hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. To better meet the needs of its customers, Air France is continuing to invest in the Ivory Coast by increasing… Read the full press release

Summer Sun in Portugal at the 4* Marina Club

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stylish Marina Club occupies an enviable position right in the heart of Lagos marina. Conveying an overriding sense of space and tranquillity and with chic, minimalist decor, this property offers the highest standards of furnishings, service and facilities, and will appeal to those looking for something a little special and different,… Read the full press release

Adventure Travel Emerges at ITB as Sector to Watch

Seattle, WA., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Adventure travel will feature prominently at ITB-Berlin this year, as evidenced by the presence of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) in the opening congress, Corporate Social Responsibility Day, during a panel and the ATTA’s new AdventureConnect Peer-to-Peer exchange in Hall 4.1 – Adventure Stage. And, for the first time, IPK’s ITB World Tourism Monitor report 2012/2013, includes a… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new Budapest – Malta route for May 2013

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s largest low cost carrier, has announced the addition of a twice weekly Budapest – Malta flight to its expansive offering from the Hungarian capital. This latest route which begins on 17 May 2013, brings the number of airports served by Wizz Air from Budapest to 35,… Read the full press release

Give the Apple of Your Eye the Big Apple with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are giving Yorkshire customers another chance to grab a bite of the big apple, direct from Leeds Bradford Airport. On sale from today, there are two outbound flights taking off on 5th and 12th December 2013 – perfectly timed to treat a loved one to a pre-Christmas getaway in… Read the full press release

PATA Annual Summit to Define and Advance the ‘Complete Visitor Economy’

Bangkok, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leaders of the Complete Visitor Economy will gather for the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok April 25-28, 2013. Confirmed speakers include Taleb Rifai, Secretary General, UNWTO; Gloria Guevara, Former Secretary of Tourism, Mexico; Lothar Pehl, Senior VP Operations and Global Initiatives, Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Abid Butt, CEO, Banyan… Read the full press release

CABIN CREW AGREEMENT WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF TRANSFORM 2015: AIR FRANCE SIGNS A SET OF DECISIONS WITH CABIN CREW UNIONS

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today (20 February 2013)  signed a set of decisions with the three cabin crew unions (SNPNC, UNAC and UNSA) which will give rise to a new collective cabin crew agreement before 15 March 2013. This set of decisions for cabin crew, as for ground staff and pilots, is based on… Read the full press release

Camiel Eurlings Appointed KLM President & CEO

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Based on a decision taken by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Supervisory Board on Wednesday, Camiel Eurlings is appointed President & CEO effective 1 July 2013. He will succeed Peter Hartman who has held this position since 1 April 2007. As of 1 July 2013, KLM’s statutory Board of Managing Directors will then… Read the full press release

Executive Conference Center At Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Receives Prestigious Certification

International Association of Conference Centers Approves Area’s Premier Meeting Facility TUCSON, Ariz., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort today announced that its 11,000 square-foot contemporary conference center received the coveted approval from the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Only select conference centers that meet stringent quality standards and provide… Read the full press release

Airport bus set to boost Bath business

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new bus service between Bristol Airport and Bath has been welcomed by the organisation representing businesses in the city. The Bath Bus Company announced its plans to commence an hourly service from 24 March at the recent annual forum for members of Bath Tourism Plus, where the news was warmly received…. Read the full press release

Aer Lingus and JetBlue Airways announce code-share agreement

Agreement includes connecting East Coast flights to/from New York’s JFK and Boston’s Logan International Airport  2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Lingus and JetBlue Airways today announced a code-share agreement, expanding the current interline partnership between the carriers’ two networks at New York’s John F. Kennedy International airport as well as Boston’s Logan International airport. The two… Read the full press release

SAS continues to achieve world-class punctuality

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, continues to achieve world-class punctuality. According to independent source FlightStats, 87.91% of all SAS flights landed on time in 2012. This puts SAS in second place in the “Major European Airlines” category and in third place in “Major International Airlines”. StarAlliancewas also in second place in the new “AirlineAlliance”… Read the full press release

Manal Kelig Joins the Adventure Travel Trade Association as Executive Director of Middle East and North Africa

Seattle, WA., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) announced today that Ms. Manal Kelig, an expert in community development and tourism in the Middle East and Northern Africa, has joined the ATTA global team. Over the last three years the ATTA has created executive director positions in targeted regions across the globe in order to… Read the full press release

Hilton Palacio del Rio Appoints Bethany Reese As Sales Manager

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zachry Hospitality today announced appointment of Bethany Reese as sales manager at Hilton Palacio del Rio. TJ Pritchard, director of sales, Hilton Palacio del Rio said, “Bethany’s role will be to maintain the hotel’s position in the Texas association and convention market. Her well rounded experience includes sales, catering… Read the full press release

Massport Board Approves Billion Dollar Capital Program

Five Year Plan Funds 341 Projects, Supports 7,887 Jobs BOSTON, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today approved a rolling five-year program of more than $1 billion to fund 341 projects as part of the Authority’s fiscal year 2013 – 2017 comprehensive financial plan of capital improvements. “Each year, this is one of the most… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Master Sommelier Suyanto Wins First Prize in Indonesian Sommelier Competition

Suyanto will represent Indonesia in the World Sommelier Competition in Tokyo this March. 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announces that its own Senior Master Sommelier Suyanto has been recognized as the Best Wine Sommelier in the Indonesian Sommelier Competition. The Indonesian Sommelier Competition was held on January 25, 2013, with the last remaining four… Read the full press release

Swissport International Ltd. reports 10% revenue growth in 2012

Zurich, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation industry, is reporting total revenue of CHF 1.9 billion for the year 2012. This represents a 10% increase in revenue compared to 2011 which is reinforcing the market leading position of the company. The results… Read the full press release

Amadeus mid office partnership makes a splash in Australian market

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has today announced a strategic partnership with Dolphin Dynamics, as the latest addition to Amadeus’ comprehensive mid and back office offering in Australia and New Zealand, alongside Travelog, Tramada®, VTO and Amadeus Agency Manager. The partnership agreement sees Amadeus offer pre-sales, training… Read the full press release

PATA Appoints Daniela Wagner as PATA European Coordinator

Bangkok, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Ms Daniela Wagner as PATA European Coordinator, effective February 22, 2013. Mr Martin J Craigs, PATA CEO said: “I am delighted to welcome Ms Daniela Wagner to the PATA family. Her long and relevant career experience will add value as we build the PATA… Read the full press release

EASA welcomes ICAO agreement on new aircraft CO2 and noise standards

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) welcomes progress made by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) at their 9th Meeting on 4-15 February in Montreal. Agreement was reached within CAEP on a new aeroplane CO2 certification requirement, as well as a new global noise standard that… Read the full press release

2013 AFRICAN AIRPORT OF THE YEAR – O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JOHANNESBURG

2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport was presented with the 2013 African Airport of the Year award for Airport Cargo Excellence. The award was attained following a STAT TIMES online survey conducted globally, over a month-long process, amongst varied air cargo industry players totalling 42 000 voting readers. Global champions… Read the full press release