SEATTLE, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines pilots on Wednesday approved a new five-year contract. With nearly 94 percent of 1,343 eligible pilots casting a ballot, 67 percent voted in favor of the agreement. The contract increases pay by nearly 20 percent over the life of the agreement and contains job security and work rule improvements…. Read the full press release
Daily Archives: July 16, 2013
Heathrow reports 6.5 million passengers in June 2013
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 6.5 million passengers in June, a 4.6% increase on June 2012. June 2013 saw some recovery of traffic due to the extra Jubilee Bank Holiday last year, which was only partially offset by the French ATC dispute disrupting operations on the 11th and 12th. Adjusting for these effects would result… Read the full press release
Agoda.com gears up Singapore’s event of the year – the world-famous Singapore Grand Prix
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is gearing up for one of Singapore’s most exciting, loudest and certainly fastest event of the year – the world-famous Singapore Grand Prix. On September 20, 21 and 22 this year, Singapore’s streets will close down to allow some… Read the full press release
Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda.com posts 9 of the coolest hotels in Rome with rooftop patios
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is getting ready to enjoy the summer to its fullest with a list of 9 of the coolest hotels in Rome that offer rooftop patios. As anyone who has visited can attest, there are few things nicer than a… Read the full press release
Duncan Barraclough appointed Travelport Head of Online Travel Agencies for Western Europe
Industry expert Duncan Barraclough joins Travelport from UK Fuels Group Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces the official appointment of Duncan Barraclough as Head of Online Travel Agencies (OTA) for Western Europe. In his new role, Barraclough will lead Travelport’s Western… Read the full press release
Marriott International booking facilities and content for 3,800 properties in 74 countries now available in Arabic Language
Booking facilities and content for 3,800 properties in 74 countries now available in Arabic Language a core focus for leading hotel company Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arabic speaking customers worldwide can now access a host of online functions and important hotel information through the new Arabic website from Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) – www.arabic.marriott.com. Enhancing… Read the full press release
Sharing vacation photos takes on a whole new experience with Marriott’s new app Tripographer
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — No one can tell the story of your trip better than you and now Marriott International lets you share your experiences more powerfully than ever. Tripographer powered by Marriott is a new online app that takes you on street-view tours of the places you visit allowing you to share photos of the journey. … Read the full press release
Construction of new BMW Driving Center begins at Korean Incheon Airport
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On June 4th, the construction-opening ceremony of BMW Driving Center was held in Sky 72 golf field in Incheon Airport. Built under the mottos of ‘Experience’, ‘Joy’, ‘Green’, the BMW Driving Center will occupy the area of 240 thousands m². This kind of facility already exists in Germany and the United States… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines first in Africa started regular flights to Incheon Airport Korea
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On June 19th, 21:05 Korean time, Ethiopian Airlines (ET), one of the biggest airlines in Africa, has started a new Incheon-Hong Kong-Addis Ababa air route as the first African-nation airline. Ethiopian Airlines operates between Incheon and Addis Ababa (via Hong Kong) four times per week (Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.) using B767- 300… Read the full press release
Korean Incheon Airport attracted Manufacturing Factory and R&D Center in its Free Trade Zone
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On May 24th, Incheon Airport has signed the enforcement agreement with STATS ChipPAC Korea, a global leading semiconductor manufacturing enterprise to build an integrated facility for manufacturing and research in the Free Trade Zone at Incheon Airport. It is planned that STATS ChipPAC Korea, a world-leading enterprise specializing in semiconductor packaging and… Read the full press release
Kiwi celebrity chef Al Brown takes New Zealand viewers to Kangaroo Island’s culinary delights in the Dishing up Australia with Al Brown
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The natural spoils and local produce unique to Kangaroo Island will feature in a new food travel series currently airing in New Zealand. Kiwi chef Al Brown hosts the new show, ‘Dishing up Australia with Al Brown’, which takes New Zealand viewers on a culinary journey across Australia, with Kangaroo Island and… Read the full press release
Attractive group Offers for Event, Conference and Incentive organisers at Mandarin Oriental, Prague
Hong Kong, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Prague is delighted to introduce a special Group Offer for Event, Conference and Incentive organisers. Ideal for any time of the year, the hotel’s attractive seasonal bed and breakfast rates for groups offer the perfect choice for Planners looking for a luxurious venue at excellent value in the heart… Read the full press release
Special late summer body treatment offered at the Spas at Mandarin Oriental
HONG KONG, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spas at Mandarin Oriental are offering an energising treatment that is perfect for late summer. The 80 minute Time to Flourish body treatment relates to the Chinese element of Earth, which is the energy of late summer and represents the still moment between seasons, when flowers are in full bloom… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Paris announced its participation in this year’s prestigious Vogue Fashion Night Out
Hong Kong, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce their participation in this year’s prestigious Vogue Fashion Night Out taking place in Paris on 17 September 2013. For the past five years, the international editions of Vogue magazine have lit up some of the most glamorous streets in the world with Vogue’s Fashion… Read the full press release
‘South African Weekend’at Hilton Pattaya Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest promotion – ‘South African Weekend’ – at Horizon and Edge restaurants. The promotion will be held during Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, 2013 and guests can taste South African delights, selected wines and enjoy a special night with a famous South African DJ…. Read the full press release
Hilton Brisbane chef Jeremy Clark introduced new ‘signature’ breakfast dish at Vintaged Bar + Grill
BRISBANE, Australia, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Brisbane executive chef, Jeremy Clark, is taking on the age old breakfast favourite of baked beans with the introduction of a new ‘signature’ breakfast dish at the award-winning Vintaged Bar + Grill. Introducing Vintaged baked beans with ham hock, Lyonnaise sausage and a choice of eggs. Clark’s authentic, home-style baked… Read the full press release
Marriott to donate $800,000 to Former NBA star Yao Ming’s Foundation
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Yao Ming, former National Basketball Association star, visited the Marriott International headquarters Friday to celebrate the company’s partnership with the Yao Foundation. Under the terms of the three-year agreement, Marriott will donate $800,000 to the Yao Foundation to help establish three Project Hope schools in rural areas of the Southwestern region of… Read the full press release