Chicago Department of Aviation and Boingo expanded the number of websites accessible through its free Wi-Fi portal at O’Hare and Midway Airports

CHICAGO, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), in partnership with Boingo, has expanded the number of websites that are accessible through its free Wi-Fi portal for travelers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The newly added sites include Eater.com, the Chicago Tribune’s RedEye, Yelp and the Digital Public Library of America. The sites have been added to Boingo’s “The… Read the full press release

The Adventure Travel Trade Association members save on express and international shipping through partnership with UPS

Seattle, WA., 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of the global Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) can now save up to 32 percent on their express and international shipping courtesy of UPS (NYSE: UPS). This newly created partnership allows ATTA members in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom to lower their cost of doing business. “We have sought… Read the full press release

Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s marketing director Todd Stallbaumer won 2013 Spirit of TAP Award

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alliance Partners (TAP) proudly announces that Todd Stallbaumer, Consumer and Trade Marketing Director for the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department is the recipient of the 2013 Spirit of TAP Award.  Stallbaumer was nominated by many TAP Partners for his outstanding role in the industry and as an individual who… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office hosts explanatory discussion over the implementation of the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China”

2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In preparation for the implementation of the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China”, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) invited a policy expert from China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) to give explanation sessions to the related governmental departments and travel trade partners and clarify the key points of the law, including… Read the full press release

Concur Managing Director Australia Matthew Goss appointed GBTA Australia & New Zealand Advisory Board

Sydney, Australia, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced a new appointment to the GBTA AUS/NZ Advisory Board. Matthew Goss, Managing Director Australia, joined Concur in 2002 where he has held a number of senior management positions including that of Regional… Read the full press release

Aon Hewitt named The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company ‘Best Employer’in Asia Pacific

Regional Accolades and Individual Awards Underline Benchmark Service Standards HONG KONG, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has received accolades as “Best Employer” throughout Asia from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc following its 2013 Best Employers Study results. The results underlined the luxury hotelier’s commitment… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is offering the city’s first and only Segway experiences

Hong Kong, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai celebrates its expansive waterfront location beside the Huangpu River promenade by offering an exhilarating and unique-in-Shanghai touring experience – Segway rides. In cooperation with Lingo Happy Riding – the exclusive dealer of Segway (America) in China – Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is offering the city’s first and only… Read the full press release

Experience more of Manila with Mandarin Oriental’s “More In Manila” Package

Hong Kong, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Manila invites guests to make the most of their time in this exciting city pulsating with a vibrant business district, colourful shopping and nightlife, and a rich culture. The “More in Manila” offer starts at PHP 6,000 for a Deluxe or Business Room and includes a complimentary third night when guests book a… Read the full press release

Expedia Insiders’ Select 2013 ranked Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Among Best-Reviewed Hotels

2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has been named to the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2013, an annual ranking of best-reviewed hotels as determined by the world’s leading full-service online travel agency. The Insiders’ Select list recognizes the top-ranked hotels available in the Expedia global marketplace, as judged by more than one million annual guest… Read the full press release

New mouth-watering burger flavours at Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each Wednesday night, The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston offers a menu unlike any other for burger and wine lovers: Burgers & Burgundy. This popular Boston event pairs the guest’s selection of one of four burger flavours with two tastings of Burgundian-style wines for just USD 35.00 per person. Executive Chef Brooke Vosika and Sous Chef Robert Angelo… Read the full press release

Kaplan International Colleges students’ survey named Edinburgh Castle the best tourist attraction in the Scottish capital

2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Edinburgh Castle is the best tourist attraction in the Scottish capital, according to a survey of students at Kaplan International Colleges. The Castle is at the heart of what Scotland is all about: a perfect fusion of natural beauty, stunning architecture and ancient history. More than two-thirds of international students claim that… Read the full press release

2,000 years of history celebrated at Fort George Scotland 10-11 August 2013

2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fort George will welcome romans, vikings and land girls next month as Historic Scotland’s ‘Celebration of the Centuries’ returns. The award winning event,* which takes place at the Fort in Ardersier, Inverness-shire on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August, spans over 2,000 years of history. Over the weekend over two hundred and fifty… Read the full press release

Roman Antonine Wall, built in 142 AD, to be 3D scanned as part of the ground-breaking Scottish Ten project

2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Romans were known for their feat, skill and innovation and now the Antonine Wall, built in 142 AD is to be scanned using the very latest in modern technology as part of the ground-breaking Scottish Ten project. An expert team is to scan the site, as part of the project which… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to purchase bio-based fuels from Hawai`i BioEnergy

HONOLULU, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and Hawai`i BioEnergy LLC announced today they have signed an agreement for the carrier to purchase sustainable biofuel for its aircraft. Founded in 2006, Hawai`i BioEnergy is a consortium of three of Hawaii’s largest landowners and three venture capital companies who plan to use locally grown feedstocks to produce… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Holidays opened six dedicated holiday shops across the GCC

Holiday Shops To Open In Bahrain, Muscat, Dammam and Riyadh Airline’s New Summer Brochure 2013 Provides Advice And Reviews On This Year’s Top Destinations Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Holidays, the airline’s leisure division, has begun expanding its operations across the GCC, with the opening of six dedicated Holiday Shops across the region…. Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo announced it raised $1.65M at its 37th Annual Jungle Party presented by Brown Bear Car Wash and Snoqualmie Tribe

SEATTLE, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard-fought bidding on exceptional auction items, exclusive evening zoo tours, dining al fresco, and live entertainment on the zoo’s North Meadow all contributed to a wild success of raising $1.65 million at Woodland Park Zoo’s 37th Annual Jungle Party presented by Brown Bear Car Wash and Snoqualmie Tribe. Seattleites and philanthropists… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority reminds holidaymakers to pack their ATOL certificate before travelling abroad this summer

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — With schools set to close for summer this week and thousands of families heading abroad for their holidays, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is reminding holidaymakers to pack their ATOL certificate to make sure they’re covered if something happens to their travel company. Families booking ATOL protected air holidays are covered… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority informed flying schools alternatives to fitted screens used in cockpits during instrument flight tests are now allowed

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today informed Approved Training Organisations (ATO) that fitted screens used in cockpits during instrument flight tests are no longer the sole method that may be used to restrict a pilot’s vision. The change of policy will only affect flight tests for the initial issue of… Read the full press release

Airline premiere for the new Disney 3D animation film ‘Planes’ on board Europe’s ‘family airline’ Lufthansa

Many exclusive treats for passengers big and small with Disney’s fun new film ‘Planes’ / Airline premiere on board Europe’s ‘family airline’ 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the run-up to the new Disney 3D animation film ‘Planes’, from 17 July Lufthansa will be offering its passengers, both big and small, a range of new services that… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car expands further in Europe by adding new franchise partners in Poland and the Czech Republic

LONDON, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its ongoing European expansion strategy, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has selected new franchise partners in Poland and the Czech Republic, providing greater choice and mobility to customers across all major airport and city locations in these two European markets. These agreements consolidate the company’s footprint in Central and Eastern Europe, further increasing access… Read the full press release

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda announced hotel deals for Spain’s tomato festival La Tomatina on August 28 2013

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has prepared some great hotel deals for Spain’s squishiest, goopiest and messiest festival – the raucous free-for-all of La Tomatina, the tomato festival, often called the world’s largest food fight. This year it takes place on August 28. There… Read the full press release

British Airways produced five exclusive ‘film-flavoured’ popcorn creations for its Silent Picturehouse pop up film event

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bringing the big screen to the small bucket, British Airways has produced five exclusive ‘film-flavoured’ popcorn creations for its pop up film event – Silent Picturehouse. They include ‘Shaken not Stirred’ Martini popcorn, as well as ‘Suncream’ and ‘Shark bite’ flavours, available at the event. Silent Picturehouse is a pop-up cinema, showing… Read the full press release

The Canadian Tourism Commission’s research department released essential Canada travel facts and figures for 2012

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ongoing economic troubles in many countries left a global travel market still rather shaky on its legs in 2012. Yet there are signs of steady recovery in many markets, making the outlook for 2013 better than a glass half full. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department has dug deep into the statistics to assemble the Tourism… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow comments on TSA’s new TSA Pre™ Enrollment Options at Washington Dulles and Indianapolis International Airports

Washington, D.C., 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, today released the following statement applauding the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for its announcement of a new program at Washington Dulles and Indianapolis International Airports to allow Americans to enroll directly in Pre™, TSA’s trusted traveler program for domestic air… Read the full press release

Travelport announced it opened new Hong Kong office at Kwun Tung

Hong Kong, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, celebrated the successful relocation of its new Hong Kong office last night, hosting a grand opening party with approximately 100 VIPs, partners and customers in attendance. The new office is located in the Kwun Tung, one of the… Read the full press release

Ryanair calls on UK Government’s Airports Commission to resolve the 30 year old runway shortage in South East of England

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, the UK’s only ultra low cost carrier (ULCC) today (18 July) made a submission to the UK Government’s Airports Commission, calling on Sir Howard Davies and his team to resolve the 30 year old runway shortage in the South East of England by recommending that each of the 3 main London… Read the full press release

Sustainable Supply Chain Performance Program MindClick Global announced Marriott International is ahead of its sustainable sourcing goals for 2013

International hotelier benefits from vendor progress with MindClick Sustainable Supply Chain Performance Program 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — MindClick Global, a leader in supply chain sustainability performance and sourcing solutions, today announced that Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) is ahead of its sustainable sourcing goals for 2013.  In 2012, Marriott committed to spend 75 percent of its 2013… Read the full press release

Marriott International now with nine properties in Mexico with the newly opened 140-room Courtyard by Marriott Leon

Marriott International’s power brand is now nine hotels strong in Mexico. 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International announced the opening of the 140-room Courtyard by Marriott Leon at the Poliforum, expanding the brand’s roster of Mexico properties to nine and solidifying the country’s position as the most important Latin American market for Marriott’s leading mid-tier hotel brand. The… Read the full press release

Upper Napa Valley Solage Calistoga resort honored with a AAA Four-Diamond Award

Auberge Resort in Calistoga Joins Napa Valley Resorts of Distinction CALISTOGA, CALIF. , 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Solage Calistoga, the design-focused and environmentally conscious resort in UpperNapaValley, is proud to announce its inaugural designation as a AAA Four-Diamond rated property. A destination embracing the best of NapaValley “fun” with four-diamond amenities, Solage becomes the first property… Read the full press release

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club ranked among the Top Hotels in the world and Top Resorts in the Caribbean by the prestigious Travel + Leisure

NEVIS, West Indies, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club has been honored among the Top Hotels in the world and Top Resorts in the Caribbean by the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine. In the Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey, the intimate, 36-room Nevis resort is ranked… Read the full press release