Travel, food brands that responded with humanitarian aid to victims affected by the Philippine “Maring” floods 2013

Manila, Philippines, 2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great help is great when it is provided in time when it is needed most. Over the past a few days we looked into travel and food brands, companies and organizations that offered humanitarian aid to people in desperate need being affected by the major Philippine flooding caused by… Read the full press release

Allegiant announced new, nonstop seasonal jet service between Fort Wayne and Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop seasonal jet service between Fort Wayne and Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, beginning Oct. 30, 2013. Allegiant also announced today, service in 10 new communities, marking 99 U.S. cities served by Allegiant’s low-cost, nonstop service to popular vacation destinations, more than any other low-cost carrier in… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays study: millions of Brits book trips abroad but confuse their destination on the world map

2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Millions of British holidaymakers are booking trips abroad but can’t pinpoint their destination on the world map, according to new research. A study of 2,000 people who travelled abroad last year shows that 53 per cent of those who went to Cyprus have no idea where it is in reality – confusing… Read the full press release

Canadian Tourism Commission’s Global Tourism Watch: Australians kept their wanderlust in 2012

Fast-growing outbound travel market sent record numbers of visitors to Canada, says CTC’s latest Global Tourism Watch report. 2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — While the economic storm raged around the world from 2008, Australia stayed relatively sheltered by high commodity prices and a steady hand at the financial tiller. The ensuing economic growth has been one of the motivators for Aussies… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association announced the winners of the 2013 Mercury and Destiny awards, State Tourism Director of the Year and DMO Rising Star at ESTO conference in Richmond

Tennessean Susan Whitaker Named 2013 State Tourism Director of the Year RICHMOND, Va., 2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winners of the 2013 Mercury and Destiny awards, State Tourism Director of the Year and DMO Rising Star were announced during the U.S. Travel Association’s annual ESTO conference held this week in Richmond. Mercury and Destiny Awards The Mercury awards are… Read the full press release

High passenger traffic at Bahrain International Airport during Eid Al Fitr break

2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has witnessed high passenger traffic during Eid Al Fitr break. During the period between 5th and 12th of August, the airport received 94,423 embarking and 67,940 disembarking passengers as well as 2524 transit passengers which brought the total passenger movement during… Read the full press release

Schiphol Group 2013 Interim Report: revenue +3.3%, operating result +5.1%, net result +18.9%

2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building together a Mainport Future Net revenue up by 3.3% to EUR 658 million (2012: EUR 637 million); EBITDA up by 1.0% to EUR 266 million (2012: EUR 264 million); Operating result up by 5.1% to EUR 148 million (2012: EUR 141 million); Net result of EUR 110 million (2012: EUR 93… Read the full press release

Oscar Award winner Tom Hanks and his family watched hurling match while transiting Shannon Airport en route from Greece to the US

2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers may be rising significantly at Shannon Airport this summer season but even in the rush these days, some still stand out more than others – particularly if they are world famous celebrities! Among others, in June the airport had Irish-American royalty in Jean Kennedy Smith, last month it was Bruce… Read the full press release

The Eastern Iowa Airport and Allegiant Air launched direct service between Cedar Rapids and Punta Gorda/Ft. Myers Florida

Cedar Rapids, IA, 2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Eastern Iowa Airport and Allegiant Air are announcing direct service between Cedar Rapids and Punta Gorda/Ft. Myers Florida. The service will begin on December 18 with two non-stop flights per week. Allegiant will introduce the new service with fares as low as $99.99 each way. To take advantage… Read the full press release

Africa’s largest cargo operator Ethiopian Cargo opens 2nd cargo hub in Africa in Lomé, Togo in partnership with ASKY Airlines

2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Cargo, the largest cargo operator in Africa, is pleased to announce the opening of a second cargo hub in Africa based in Lomé, Togo, in partnership with ASKY Airlines. The new cargo hub will commence operations in September 2013 after the phase-in of a B737-400F. For the past three years, Ethiopian… Read the full press release

High-speed rail operator Eurostar expects over 110,000 passengers during the bank holiday this weekend

2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is set for another bumper bank holiday this weekend, as over 110,000 people are expected to travel with the high-speed rail operator –  a 3% rise in passengers compared with the equivalent 2012 August bank holiday weekend *. Almost 60,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full press release