Ryanair announced special flight deals for the opening weekend of the 2013-14 Heineken Cup

IRISH TO INVADE EUROPE ONCE MORE – ON THE LOWEST FARES! 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (30 July) launched flights for the opening weekend of the 2013-14 Heineken Cup, which kicks off on 11th October, and urged Irish rugby fans to book early and beat the scrum. Ryanair… Read the full press release

Estonian Air passengers that hold Light and Eco tickets can now check in free of charge online

Estonia, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air reminds its passengers that from 1 August 2013 holders of Light and Eco tickets can check in free of charge online or at the check-in kiosks at the airport. Light and Eco ticket holders will be charged 10 euros for checking in at the check-in counter. Check-in fee does not… Read the full press release

New research by One Poll for Thomas Cook reveals that 50% of kids decide where to go on the family holiday

While 50% of parents state quality time together to be most important aspect of a family holiday, surprisingly 89% of children prefer to spend most of their time with their family – with 25% wanting to spend all of their time with Mum and Dad! Despite the rise of ‘travel friendly technologies’, kids still prefer… Read the full press release

Kings Island started hiring for its Halloween Haunt

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island is looking for demented souls to terrorize the labyrinths and demonic dwellings of its Halloween Haunt. Be a part of the most immersive horror experience in the region and help create an atmosphere where the park’s guests are bound by fear. Once guests experience the evil of Halloween Haunt… Read the full press release

Summer Screen returns to Somerset House with a truly eclectic mix of movies

One of London’s most popular open air film events returns with another far-reaching programme, reports LondonTown.com 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Possibly the most famous of all the open air film events to take place in London, Summer Screen in association with Film4 returns to Somerset House this summer. Running from the 8th to 21st August, the… Read the full press release

Nigel Kennedy regresa al Royal Albert Hall de Londres para el Prom de Vivaldi

Londres, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — A estas alturas Nigel Kennedy es reconocido no sólo como uno de los mejores violinistas del mundo sino también como un icono de la música británica, por lo que su anunciado regreso al Royal Albert Hall el 8 de Agosto con motivo de los Proms de la BBC (un ciclo de conciertos… Read the full press release

World’s largest hotel company Wyndham Hotel Group debuts in Peru with the full-service Wyndham Cusco Saqsayhuaman in Cusco

CUSCO, Peru, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,410 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of the full-service Wyndham Cusco Saqsayhuaman in Cusco, Peru, the first property to fly the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand flag in the South American country. The 79-room Wyndham Cusco Saqsayhuaman becomes… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines special deals for Dubai, Kochi and Darwin flights, ends 4 August 2013

National Carrier Extending Incredible Deals for new and Re-instated Routes Subang, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Malaysia Airlines is extending its special deals promotion for the recently announced routes namely Dubai, Kochi and Darwin till 4 August 2013 for travel up to 31 March 2014 from the date of the respective inaugural flight. Malaysia Airlines Regional Senior Vice… Read the full press release

UK’s largest regional airport operator MAG continues growth with London Stansted Airport acquisition and released 2012 results

2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — MAG, the UK’s largest regional airport operator, announces its full year results for the year ended March 2013. The Group is pleased to report that it has had a strong financial year and has continued to make progress on its journey towards becoming the premier airport services business. At the end of… Read the full press release

Six Senses Laamu Maldives offers Exclusive Yoga Retreats at its Spa with highly respected practitioner Chandra Winzenried

2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Complementing Aqua Season at Six Senses Laamu, the resort’s Six Senses Spa will be hosting two Yoga retreats with highly respected practitioner, Chandra Winzenried, helping guests reconnect with themselves and the world around them. Re-energise, strengthen the body and get more zzzz’s The first retreat, from 8th to 13th August 2013, combines… Read the full press release

SCBI scientists prove habitat loss affects the genetic diversity and gene flow of tigers and leopards populations

2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As economic expansion and development fragments the forest landscape of central India, the species that rely on that habitat—including endangered tigers and leopards—face dwindling populations and increased competition for food and resources. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists analyzed the genes of these great cats in the Satpura-Maikal landscape—a 15,000 square kilometers area… Read the full press release

Shannon Knapp appointed senior vice president and chief marketing officer at the Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW), has appointed Shannon Knapp to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the organization. Based in the company’s New York headquarters, Ms. Knapp will be responsible for leading brand marketing, interactive marketing, web operations, CRM, customer loyalty and public relations… Read the full press release

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) released its final report on UPS Flight 6 Crash On September 3, 2010

MEMPHIS, Tenn., 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — On September 3, 2010, our industry lost two fellow aviators when UPS Flight 6 crashed near Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Yesterday, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) released its final report concerning the investigation into this fatal crash. The GCAA, while not pinpointing the origin of the fateful… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines to increase capacity for the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Subang, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines will be operating 80 extra and 36 upgraded flights between Kuala Lumpur and cities within Malaysia and South East Asia to meet the increasing air travel demand during the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. These flights, offering an additional total capacity of 17,310 seats, will be operated from 3rd to 18 th  August… Read the full press release

J.D. Power recognized Hyatt Place as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains

CHICAGO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporations (NYSE:H) announced that Hyatt Place has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains. The award comes as a result of guest ratings in the recently released J. D. Power 2013 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Hyatt Place scored highest in several evaluation… Read the full press release

JSC “Aeroflot” introduces its new Board of Directors

Moscow, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (July 25, 2013) the first meeting of JSC “Aeroflot” Board of Directors new composition, elected at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 24, 2013 was held. The meeting began with re-election of Kirill Androsov as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors was joined by prominent entrepreneurs,… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport to welcome hundreds of competitors and spectators for the 2013 World Police and Fire Games

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — A team of fire fighters from the George Best Belfast City Airport Fire Service are putting in their final hours of training before the 2013 World Police and Fire Games kick off in Belfast. The airport, which is located just minutes from Belfast City Centre, will welcome hundreds of competitors and spectators… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong attracts with the best swimming pool in town this summer

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the best swimming pool in town, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is the ideal choice for a summer stay in the city. Located on the sixth floor rooftop and offering poolside resort-style service, two swimming pools, loungers, whirlpools and a delicious menu at the Pool Terrace café, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong offers a retreat in the centre of… Read the full press release

Kick off Labor Day weekend with beer dinner in Proof, an American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale on Friday, August 30, 2013

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kick off Labor Day weekend with a beer dinner in Proof, an American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale on Friday, August 30, 2013. Executive Sous Chef Jesse Hansen takes guests’ palates through an array of flavours during this three-course dinner, inspired by and paired with Alaskan Brewing Company beers. “Like a fine wine, a great beer can make a… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to expand its in-flight entertainment service

TOKYO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will further expand the line-up of [SKY MANGA], the in-flight entertainment service from August 2013. It is the world’s first in-flight entertainment service available on the airline’s Boeing 787s on the international routes with the view of introducing Japanese manga to the world. It has received favorable notice… Read the full press release

PLL LOT nie otrzymały jeszcze odszkodowania od Boeinga

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rozmowy na temat odszkodowania od Boeinga trwają. Obecnie LOT oczekuje na odpowiedź dotyczącą konkretnych kwot kosztów, które musiał ponieść w związku z dostarczeniem przez amerykańskiego partnera wadliwego sprzętu. Domagamy się od Boeinga konkretnych sum, które dało się policzyć. Niestety, wszystkich strat wizerunkowych związanych z utratą zaufania części naszych podróżnych nie da się… Read the full press release

AAAE/ACE-Security Training Course October 22-25 2013 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport Illinois

CHICAGO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is pleased to present the AAAE/ACE-Security Training Course to be held October 22-25, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The ACE-Airport Security Training Course is a 3.5 day program and provides a comprehensive review of the ACE-Airport Security modules in preparation for the 100… Read the full press release

“Gardens in the Sky” Exhibit at O’Hare International Airport highlights some of Chicago’s most innovative and iconic rooftop gardens

CHICAGO, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — An exciting, new exhibit installed inside O’Hare International Airport highlights some of Chicago’s most innovative and iconic rooftop gardens. “Gardens in the Sky” features a small scale version of rooftop gardens and organic farms that have sprouted up across the city’s urban environment. The exhibit also provides information about the 14 vegetated green… Read the full press release

Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman train on 16th November 2013

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Raymond Blanc, hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, on 16th November 2013. This event launches a series of ‘pop-up’ dinners on board London’s iconic train throughout 2013 and 2014 hosted by some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs. Raymond Blanc’s… Read the full press release

Flights to sunny destinations with airberlin this September

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Germany’s second largest airline, the summer is far from over in September. Even during the cooler seasons airberlin flies its guests to the best sunny destinations in the world. When the temperatures are falling in Germany, the most beautiful time of year is just starting around the Mediterranean: Madeira is also… Read the full press release

All Change Victorian Jersey – new art exhibition at Jersey Museum and Art Gallery 1st August – 31st December 2013

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage is proud to announce the launch of a new art exhibition at Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, All Change Victorian Jersey, which explores the Island’s Victorian heritage and the way in which Island life changed between 1837 – 1901 – the reign of Queen Victoria. Kindly sponsored by F. Le… Read the full press release

The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Jersey awarded Green Tourism Gold by the Green Tourism Business Scheme

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel have been awarded Green Tourism Gold for the second consecutive year, accredited by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. The Hotel received this prestigious award in recognition of their commitment to local sustainability, rendering them the only Hotel on the island to achieve the highest level. In order… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport launched official iPhone App to offer relevant travel information to passengers and airport visitors

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The perfect pocket companion to help passengers travel through the airport, the Auckland Airport App contains useful tools and information. Available now for free on the Apple App Store, the official Auckland Airport iPhone App has been created to provide the most important and relevant travel information to passengers and airport visitors…. Read the full press release

Dubai International announced its busiest six months ever with 32.6M passengers in the first half of 2013

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai International’s passenger traffic hit 32.6 million in the first half of this year, making it the busiest six months in the airport’s record-studded history, according to the traffic report issued today by airport operator Dubai Airports. According to the report, Dubai International handled a total of 5,537,908 passengers in June, a… Read the full press release

Andre Scholl named Chief Operating Officer Marco Polo Hotels

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eric Waldburger, President of the Marco Polo Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Andre Scholl to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Andre Scholl was previously Vice President, Group Operations. In his new position as Chief Operating Officer, Andre will spearhead the operational design and service delivery of The Wharf Holdings… Read the full press release