Budapest Airport Adds Bulgaria Air and Sofia, Bulgaria to their route network

2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new airline as well as a new destination will be added to the route network of Budapest Airport from June this year. Bulgaria Air will ensure a direct connection between Budapest and Sofia four times per week from 24 June. From the upcoming summer, the Bulgarian seaside as well as the… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus Now Flies from Shannon to Faro

2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Lingus’ inaugural flight, Wednesday 1st May, from Shannon to Faro took to the skies today. The three times weekly service will operate until the end of October, giving customers in the West of Ireland direct access to the ever-popular holiday resort of the Algarve. In addition, Aer Lingus operates daily flights between… Read the full press release

Mexico Partners with the Adventure Travel Trade Association on Adventure Travel Mexico 2013

Seattle, WA, 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In continued support of Mexico’s efforts to position itself as a “go to” premiere adventure travel destination, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) is partnering with Visit Mexico and the State of Veracruz on the second annual Adventure Travel Mexico (ATMEX) trade fair. This year, from August 14th – 17th, over 400 inbound Mexican… Read the full press release

Eurostar is set for its busiest weekend of the year to date

Maiden voyage of Eurostar’s new direct ‘Route du Soleil’ service to Lyon and Provence Over 100,000 passengers set to travel over the bank holiday weekend More than 200 extra services to Paris to meet Summer demand 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is set for its busiest weekend of the year to date as winter weary Brits… Read the full press release

Morocco – UNWTO and UNDP support new system of classification for tourism accommodation

Madrid, 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO, the Government of Morocco and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement to support the Ministry of Tourism of Morocco in the implementation of a new classification system for tourism accommodation establishments. Strengthening the quality of accommodation across all establishments is central to consolidate the competitiveness of Morocco… Read the full press release

Simon Casson to Take the Helm as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Casson will continue to serve as Regional Vice President when he makes the transition from Doha to Dubai in November this year. 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons veteran and thought-leader within the Middle East hospitality industry Simon Casson will take the helm as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four SeasonsResort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, when the property opens… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways introduces six world-class wines from Saint-Émilion to the First Class wine list

2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the latest promotion to enhance its award-winning inflight wine selection – the introduction of six world-class wines from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France to the First Class wine list. Following the success of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification wine promotion, launched last May, the airline has continued to search for… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Job Opportunity Events in Chicago for Flight Attendants

Miramar, Florida, 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) has announced that it is opening a crew base at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on June 1, 2013. The new base will be home to over 140 crewmembers, including pilots and flight attendants, as well as mechanics, by the end of this summer. Recruitment will take… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces the addition of vitaminwater as a new premium drink option onboard!

In Celebration, Carrier Launches Sweepstakes to Give Away a Year of Free Travel and vitaminwater! 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the addition of vitaminwater as a new premium drink option onboard! Customers now have the option to purchase vitaminwater for $3 on all of the carrier’s flights.  To celebrate the new… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Expands Its Portland, Ore., Service With New Flights to Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth

Introductory one-way fares available starting from $159* Portland-Atlanta and $129* Portland-Dallas  SEATTLE, 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will begin new service between Portland, Ore., and Atlanta starting Aug. 26 and between Portland and Dallas/Fort Worth starting Sept. 16, 2013. “With today’s announcement, we will have committed to eight new routes from Portland within the last… Read the full press release

ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS INTRODUCES NEW CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AS ITALIAN HOTELS OPEN FOR THE SUMMER SEASON

2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pack your designer sunglasses and this year’s must have swimwear, as some of Italy’s finest hotels have thrown open their doors for the summer season with a host of new cultural experiences. Set in the beautiful towns and cities of Venice, Portofino, Ravello, Taormina and Florence, Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. has launched a… Read the full press release