Jack Hanna’s 35th “Hanna-versary” celebration at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Powell, OH, 2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Celebrate all that is fall and Jungle Jack Hanna’s 35th “Hanna-versary” at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium during seasonal celebrations and new fall hours. In celebration of Jungle Jack Hanna’s 35th “Hanna-versary” at the Columbus Zoo, Jack and his animal friends will visit the Zoo on Sept. 21-22 from 9… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group’s Cross Mentoring programme turns 15 years, guarantees women are optimally promoted across companies

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mentoring is a tried and tested method in the Lufthansa Group for the promotion of equality of opportunity for women and men within the context of personnel development. In September, the Cross Mentoring programme already initiated by Lufthansa in 1999 will start with the 15th generation of women with professional ambitions. Currently,… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published guidance on aviation safety obligations when using cranes

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a short guidance note for the construction industry aimed at ensuring firms understand their aviation safety obligations when using cranes. The guidance note draws together existing rules and regulations set out in the legislation governing aviation safety, and also includes suggestions on recommended… Read the full press release

Allegiant to launch nonstop jet service between Manhattan, Kansas and Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop jet service between Manhattan, Kan. and Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, beginning Nov. 7, 2013. Today’s announcement will mark the 99th U.S. city served by Allegiant’s low-cost, nonstop service to popular vacation destinations, more than any other low-cost carrier in the U.S. “We are pleased to bring… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) introduced the first Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) in UK airspace at Blackpool Airport

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced the introduction of the first Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) in UK airspace at Blackpool Airport. This temporary airspace change will be put in place to cover the replacement of the airport’s radar and will run from 27 August to 23 September 2013. A RMZ… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority released details on training school transition

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Details of the assistance being provided by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to flight training schools, to manage the introduction of new European regulations, have today been released. Those training schools currently referred to as Registered Training Facilities (RTF), have to achieve ‘Approved Training Organisations’ status over the next two years… Read the full press release

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda.com features top hotels for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is getting ready to lift a glass in celebration of the world’s largest fair – the yearly celebration of Oktoberfest, held for 16 days every October in Munich, Germany. This year the festival will be held from September 21… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport’s runway 25R/07L announced back in operation as of August 23, 2013

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The beginning of August saw the start of extensive renovation and maintenance works on runway 25R/07L. A major taxiway that abuts this runway had to be completely renovated and the existing runway lights were replaced by LED lights. Initially, the runway works were scheduled to end tomorrow night 24 August. However, due… Read the full press release

UNWTO: International tourist arrivals reached almost 500 million in H1-2013, up 5% YoY

Madrid, 2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — International tourist arrivals grew by 5% during the first half of 2013 compared to the same period of 2012, reaching almost 500 million, according to data just released by UNWTO. Growth was above the projection made at the beginning of the year (+3% to +4%) and is also exceeding the trend of… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa informs about strike by SAA Technical members affiliated to SATAWU is underway

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa has been advised of the strike by SAA Technical members affiliated to SATAWU that is underway. Given the status afforded to our airports by the National Key Point Act, Airports Company South Africa has assured passengers that no striking workers will be permitted to demonstrate inside its airports’… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announced six new destination to Saudi Arabia beginning 2 October 2013

Airline to launch sixth destination in Saudi Arabia beginning 2 October 2013 DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways announced it will begin flights to Ta’if, in the Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, beginning 2 October 2013.  The non-stop service from Doha will operate four-times-a-week. “For nearly 20 years we have been steadily growing our presence… Read the full press release