Travelport and Rail Europe launch enriched ticketing solution

Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Rail Europe, a leading provider of European rail tickets, have today launched a technological solution enabling travel agents to print train tickets on value paper (watermarked paper), in A4 format. With the new… Read the full press release

Atoll Paradise receives Three World Travel Awards

Atoll Paradise is overjoyed to announce that it has been selected as Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency for the second year in a row, and as Maldives’ Leading Tour Operator and Seychelles’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the Indian Ocean regional World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives. 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Indian… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston Launches Picnic in the Park Program

Guests can enjoy gourmet meals packaged “to go,” in easy-to-carry Picnic Packs. 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The popular Picnic in the Park program at Four Seasons Hotel Boston is back: beginning on Friday, May 31, 2013, guests of the Hotel will have the opportunity to order a Picnic in the Park – a gourmet meal packaged in an… Read the full press release

Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State

Madrid/San José, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State as the country rejoins the Organization after 35 years. The announcement was made by the Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, at the opening of the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas starting today in San Jose, Costa Rica. “We… Read the full press release

bmi regional routes from Bristol Airport has swelled to six, months after airline’s inaugural flight from the Airport

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — New flights to Hannover, Munich launched and Frankfurt frequency increased bmi regional also adds Milan Malpensa service The number of routes served by bmi regional from Bristol has swelled to six, just months after the launch of the airline’s inaugural flight from the Airport. Daily services to Hannover, Munich and Milan took… Read the full press release

KLM starts servicing customers in Russian and Norwegian on social media

KLM adds Russian and Norwegian to its Social Media Service 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines customers can now post their travel-related questions in no less than nine languages on Facebook and Twitter. Customers can approach KLM’s social media network — twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week — with questions about issues… Read the full press release

Flybe adds midday service from Leeds Bradford to Belfast City to ensure NI travellers are not left ‘high and dry’

Leading regional airline adds convenient midday service from Leeds Bradford to Belfast City to ensure NI travellers are not left ‘high and dry’ 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has come quickly to the rescue of those Northern Ireland-bound passengers potentially stranded by today’s announcement of Jet 2’s withdrawal of services between Leeds… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport April Traffic Report

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers at Oslo Airport rebounded in April, showing a sharp 12.1% increase over April 2012. Due to moveable public holidays, the figures for March and April provide a more correct picture when they compiled. This provides a growth rate of 3.8%, putting Oslo Airport back on the growth track. Domestic traffic… Read the full press release

Bath Tourism Plus joins IMEX in Frankfurt

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a drive to attract more business events to Bath, Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) is travelling to Frankfurt to exhibit at IMEX, the world’s leading exhibition for meetings, incentive travel and events, from 21-23 May 2013. Known as the largest financial centre in continental Europe and home to one of the world’s… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches new routes between Germany and Spain

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle continues its European expansion. Today, the company announced that it will launch new routes from Hamburg, Cologne and Munich to several Spanish destinations this autumn. “The expansion in the German market is part of our future strategy to expand our presence outside of the Nordic region in order to… Read the full press release

The Warwick New York Hotel offers The Great Gatsby experience package

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick New York Hotel offers guests The Great Gatsby experience with a special package in honor of the Baz Lurhmann directed adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. The film, set in the roaring twenties, follows the life of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his neighbour Nick. The Great Gatsby package* includes:… Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam expected to open in 2015

CHICAGO, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Aedes Real Estate and UBM Realitätentwicklung AG announced today their affiliates have entered into an agreement for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam, which is expected to open in 2015. Hyatt Regency Amsterdam will be the first Hyatt Regency hotel and the third Hyatt-branded hotel to… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program makes rewards more achievable for travelers

-Guarantees Rewards after only one night stay  -Introduces Gold Status tier with tangible benefits for members who stay more often PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Rewards®, Wyndham Hotel Group’s guest loyalty program, is doing its part to help make rewards more achievable for travelers regardless of how often they travel. In response to customer insights… Read the full press release

La Tarifa media de Iberia en Asturia está por debajo de la media de los aeropuertos del Norte de España

Así lo ha comunicado el director Comercial de la Compañía por carta a la Consejera de Fomento, Ordenación del Territorio y Medio Ambiente. Las tarifas de Iberia oscilan entre los 45 y los 368 euros, precios similares a los del resto de aeropuertos del Norte. Este año no ha habido ningún cambio distinto a los… Read the full press release

Melbourne’s Windsor Hotel puts fine a la carte breakfast dining back on the menu

Fine Breakfast Dining Now on the Table at Melbourne’s Windsor Hotel  2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As well as continuing with its elegant Continental breakfast buffet, the Windsor is now offering a full breakfast menu at its 111 Spring Street Restaurant, with options ranging from the healthy to the indulgent. Choose from dishes such as oatmeal porridge… Read the full press release

SkyTeam Launches Online Booking Tool, Enhances Global Meetings Product

Product facilitates organization of large-scale events worldwide AMSTERDAM, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has enhanced its Global Meetings product to offer more convenience when organizing international events. New features include an online self-booking tool, enabling delegates to book discounted travel on any of SkyTeam’s 19 member airlines through a dedicated portal on… Read the full press release

IHG won nine awards at 2013 TTG China Travel Awards

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG, the largest international hotel company by number of rooms in China, received nine awards at TTG China Travel Awards presented by TTG Publishing, the leading industry publication in Asia Pacific.  These awards demonstrate the industry-wide recognition of IHG and its brands’ long dedication to China market and its consistent best-in-class performance…. Read the full press release

Jet Airways to introduce daily services from Kochi to Kuwait via Abu Dhabi

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will introduce daily services from Kochi to Kuwait via Abu Dhabi, effective May 16, 2013. Jet Airways presently operates double daily flights between Mumbai and Kuwait. The airline will deploy a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG) aircraft on this route, offering Premiere and Economy guests… Read the full press release

Katie Lim, Oakwood Worldwide® New Director Of Supplier Management For Asia Pacific Region

LOS ANGELES, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, announces the addition of Katie Lim as director of supplier management for its Asia Pacific region. She will be responsible for driving the regional growth of the business through strategic supplier relationships. This position is part of the company’s commitment… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson International Airport, GoodLife Fitness Club’s first ever in-airport location

Toronto, ON, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frequent flyers and occasional travellers alike will be able to take advantage of the custom-designed GoodLife Fitness Club arriving in Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport this September, the first ever in-airport location for GoodLife. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s leading airport with many passengers who desire an exceptional travel experience. … Read the full press release

Norwegian Long Haul signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Virgin Atlantic

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Long Haul has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Virgin Atlantic. The agreement enables Norwegian to tap into Virgin Atlantic’s expertise on long-haul operations, while Virgin Atlantic’s instructors will receive pilot training on board Norwegian’s brand new 787-8 Dreamliner. Norwegian’s first Dreamliner is due for delivery at the end of… Read the full press release

Essential Travel’s Top Ten Cheapest UK Destinations

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — With recent news of the pound tumbling lower and lower against the Euro, leading online travel insurance and airport parking supplier, Essential Travel, have researched the top ten UK destinations that still offer a good value for money vacation, without skimping on quality. Whether it’s a long weekend or a summer holiday, these destinations will help… Read the full press release