Fabrice Vulin appointed Caprice Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong announces the appointment of Fabrice Vulin as Caprice Chef. Decorated with awards and with vast experience from Michelin-starred kitchens across France, Vulin moves to Hong Kong in November 2013 with his first new Caprice menu expected to be plated and presented in early 2014. Hailing from Briançon, France, Vulin has… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport seeks proposals from interested firms to build, operate and manage Barbershop Services Concession

2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Seeks Proposals for Airport’s First Ever Barbershop Services WHO: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport WHAT: The City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation is seeking proposals from interested firms to build, operate, maintain and manage a 1,349-square-foot Barbershop Services Concession (FC-6666, Barbershop Services) at Hartsfield-Jackson. Proposals are due before 1:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 7,… Read the full press release

Exotic video food tour exploring Nevis’s culinary heritage at Four Seasons YouTube Channel

Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — A trip to Bountiful?  Armchair travellers everywhere can now enjoy a virtual taste of Nevis as they log on to Four Seasons YouTube Channel and join the crew of projectexplorer.org as they cover the terrain of Nevis’s abundant culinary landscape.  This exotic video food tour is action packed as ProjectExplorer.org Host Zoe… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport and The A21 Campaign partner over human trafficking awareness event entitled “Frocks for Freedom”

2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — 73% of human trafficking in Northern Ireland is in the area of sexual exploitation, and the region is one of the fastest growing sex industries in Europe, with victims enduring horrendous situations perpetuated by the greed of organised criminal gangs. The shocking figure has prompted George Best Belfast City Airport to announce… Read the full press release

Tree-like custom art sculpture to be installed in the recently renovated lobby of the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — An original, tree-like art sculpture will be installed in the recently renovated lobby of the AAA Five DiamondFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, further enhancing the sleek space by reflecting its indoor-outdoor feel. The installation will be complete on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Conceived and created by Toronto-based artist Ken Gangbar, the 17-foot… Read the full press release

Joie de Vivre Hospitality founder Chip Conley joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality

Kicks off Global Hospitality Campaign to Educate and Empower Host Community San Francisco, Calif., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbnb, the community marketplace to list, discover and book unique accommodations around the world, today announced that Chip Conley, founder of the award-winning, boutique hotel company, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, has joined the company as the Head of Global… Read the full press release

Airbnb announced Hello LA to celebrate the most interesting people, places and experiences in Los Angeles

James Franco, Lake Bell, Anjelica Huston, Moby & Molly Sims Exclusively Design Livable Spaces Reflective of Their Personal Style San Francisco, Calif., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading marketplace to list, discover and book unique, local accommodations today announced Hello LA: a five day hospitality experience celebrating the most interesting people, places and experiences in… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to purchase five Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft

SEATTLE, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) and Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today the carrier is exercising options to purchase five Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft. The five new aircraft are worth $481 million at Boeing’s current list price. Two of the aircraft will arrive in 2015 followed by two more in 2016 and… Read the full press release

Readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific in China voted Qatar Airways Best Middle East Airline

Fourth Consecutive Win For Best Middle East Airline HONG KONG, China, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has been voted Best Middle East Airline by readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific in China. The Doha-based carrier has been recognised for the fourth consecutive year at the high-profile 22nd Annual Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards, held on September 27th… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to operate additional flights to Jeddah to meet increased demand during Hajj season

More Daily Flights Between Doha and Jeddah from 8 – 20 October DOHA, Qatar, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — In preparation for the Hajj season, Qatar Airways will operate additional flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from Tuesday, 8th October through Sunday, 20th October.  The additional flights will meet the increased demand by customers who will be travelling… Read the full press release

The biggest and heaviest aircraft in the world the “Antonov AN 225” landed at Bahrain International Airport (BIA)

2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The biggest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the “Antonov AN 225” had a successful landing at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on Thursday, 26th of September 2013, at 2:30pm. The largest heavy-cargo aircraft in the world arrived to Bahrain from Cairo International Airport. Known to the aviation worlds under names like Mriya… Read the full press release

The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA)’s 2013 Inclusion Champion Award winners are San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and Hudson Group Retail LLC

Awards recognize dedicated commitment to airport workforce diversity San Jose, Calif., 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Airports Council International -North America (ACI-NA) today announced the recipients of ACI-NA’s first-ever Inclusion Champion Awards, which recognize exceptional achievement in promoting and sustaining diversity throughout the airport industry’s workforce. The 2013 Inclusion Champion Award winners are the San Diego… Read the full press release

Air France unveiled new products and services in Premium Economy and Economy cabins at IFTM-Top Resa fair for travel and tourism professionals

2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the IFTM-Top Resa fair for travel and tourism professionals, Air France is unveiling its new offer of products and services in the Premium Economy and Economy cabins. The first stage of the move upmarket for all Air France customers, it will be followed in 2014 by the new La Première and… Read the full press release

American Airlines and Qatar Airways sign reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement

Members of American’s AAdvantage® Program and Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club Can Earn and Redeem Miles on Flights Operated by Both Airlines Fort Worth, Texas, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Airlines and Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways today announce an expansion of their relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement, providing customers more opportunities to earn… Read the full press release

La SNCB réclame des dommages et intérêts à AnsaldoBreda

2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — la SNCB a introduit une demande en dommages et intérêts de plus de 27 millions auprès d’un tribunal néerlandais à l’encontre du constructeur de train italien AnsaldoBreda. Le montant doit compenser le préjudice subi en raison de la non-livraison de rames fonctionnelles V250. Il s’agit d’une somme provisionnelle. Le 3 juin 2013,… Read the full press release

The Global Business Travel Association released its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report

BUSINESS TRAVEL SPENDING SET TO GROW 3.4% IN 2014  London, UK, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, announces the results of its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report, a semi-annual analysis of the five most critical business travel markets in Europe: Germany,… Read the full press release

Ms. Pansy Ho, Shun Tak Holdings Managing Director, becomes first official PATA Foundation Ambassador

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The PATA Foundation, is delighted to announce that Ms. Pansy Ho, Managing Director, Shun Tak Holdings Limited, has accepted the role as the Foundation’s first official Ambassador. Announced during the closing ceremony of the second annual Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) on September 19, in Macau, Ms. Ho, who is also the Vice Chairman,… Read the full press release

Visitors to some of Scotland’s most famous historic sites will be able to channel their inner artist this October

2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to some of Scotland’s most famous historic sites will be able to channel their inner artist next month. A number of Historic Scotland sites are taking part in ‘The Big Draw’, the world’s biggest drawing festival. The participating sites are Edinburgh Castle, Duff House, Bothwell Castle, Urquhart Castle, Iona Abbey, Castle… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways made enhancements to its frequent flyer programme – Privilege Club

All New Qatar Airways Privilege Club Programme To Be Effective From 4 October DOHA, Qatar, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today unveiled details of its exciting new enhancements made to the airline’s frequent flyer programme – Privilege Club. These added benefits have been carefully tailored to offer Privilege Club members exclusive benefits as well as… Read the full press release

Maria Jagla appointed General Manager Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh announces the appointment of Maria Jagla as new General Manager of the Red Sea Resort. Maria is a hotel veteran who made the switch to Four Seasons twenty years ago, having first started in the “land down under” in Sydney, Australia.  Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is Maria’s 9th Four… Read the full press release

Emirates named Aviation Company of the Year at The Gulf Business Industry Awards 2013

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates demonstrated its industry leading role last night by picking up Aviation Company of the Year at The Gulf Business Industry Awards 2013. The award comes as Emirates embarks on another wave of route launch announcements, extending its network across six continents. More than 300 guests attended the awards night… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide enhanced its apartment portfolio in downtown Seattle

Corporate Residences Situated in a Unique Vertical Neighborhood LOS ANGELES, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, recently enhanced its apartment portfolio in downtown Seattle. The furnished, corporate residences at the newly constructed Via6, a 24-story, mixed-use development, feature a unique set of retailers and hotel-like amenities. Located at… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: apprentice given the chance to learn centuries old skills helping conserve one of Orkney’s most impressive landmarks

2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — A young woman is to be given the chance to learn centuries old skills, to help conserve one of Orkney’s most impressive landmarks. Sophie Turner, aged 22 and a graduate in Photography and Film from Napier University in Edinburgh  will take up her chisel and begin a four year apprenticeship in stonemasonry… Read the full press release

PLL LOT Oficjalnym Przewoźnikiem EFNI 2013

Warszawa, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — LOT otrzymał tytuł Oficjalnego Przewoźnika Europejskiego Forum Nowych Idei. Przewoźnik specjalnie dostosował rozkład rejsów na trasie Warszawa-Gdańsk–Warszawa z myślą o wygodzie gości Forum. PLL LOT przygotowały także dla uczestników EFNI pulę biletów w atrakcyjnych cenach, w ramach programu LOT Conventions. Przewoźnik aktywnie wspiera największe wydarzenia ekonomiczne i gospodarcze w Polsce. Samoloty… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend sale offering savings on air fares

Plan travel now to take advantage of attractive fares through next summer  ANCHORAGE, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines launched its Permanent Fund Dividend sale today, featuring savings on air fares for residents of the 49th state. The special PFD rates are on routes within Alaska and between Alaska and the Lower 48 states, Hawaii, Canada… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways now with over 2M Facebook fans, becomes the 4th most liked airline wordwide

DOHA, Qatar, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has exceeded the two million Facebook fan milestone and is now in fourth position for most “Liked” airline across the industry according to analytics firm, Socialbakers. Launching on Facebook in April 2011, Qatar Airways has achieved remarkable fan growth, especially in the past year, due to a wide… Read the full press release

airberlin’s Medical Transport Service celebrates 5 years of service

2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin provides the highest level of care when transporting patients to their destination: passengers who suddenly become ill on holiday or who have an accident, frequently have special needs in terms of transport for their return journey. Since 2008 airberlin has been offering patients with health issues a Medical Transport Service, which… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Austin appoints Maria Hirt as New Director of Marketing

Four Seasons veteran excited to call Austin home Austin, U.S.A, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Austin announces the appointment of Maria Hirt as Director of Marketing, overseeing sales, catering, public relations, advertising and room revenue at the 291-room hotel in downtown Austin. Originally from Lima, Peru, Hirt is a long-time Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts manager, serving in various sales… Read the full press release

Oktoberfest cheer comes to Germany’s largest aviation gateway, Frankfurt Airport

Prost! – Cheers! 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is now celebrating Oktoberfest until October 6 at Terminal 1’s concourse “Z”. Decked out in the style of this popular annual festival, concourse “Z” will feature brass-band music, traditional Bavarian costumes, and schuhplattler-style folk dancing to create the atmosphere of the Oktoberfest beer tents. Considered the… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines announced capacity and frequency increases regionally and new destinations internationally

2013-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Subang, 20 September 2013: Malaysia Airlines is on an expansion mode with capacity and frequency increases regionally and new destinations internationally. “In the recent weeks, we launched flights to Dubai and Kochi and increased capacity and frequencies to Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) and Medan (Indonesia). Soon, we will be flying more often to… Read the full press release