Vote for Edinburgh Castle to win the Top UK Heritage Attraction award in the prestigious British Travel Awards

2013-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The countdown is on for people to vote for Edinburgh Castle to win the Top UK Heritage Attraction award in the prestigious British Travel Awards. The competition closes on 30th September 2013. The castle, which was awarded the accolade in 2011 and 2012,  is the only Scottish heritage attraction on the short-list and… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) started JAL Tohoku Support Project – “VISIT TOHOKU!” under its basic CSR Policy

TOKYO, 2013-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has started JAL Tohoku Support Project – “VISIT TOHOKU!” since June 1, 2013 under its basic CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Policy. For purpose of supporting disaster-affected area, the airline contributes to stimulate tourism demands and support local industries in Tohoku through its activities of “Bring moretourists to Tohoku” and “Promote people’s interest in Tohoku”, as well as contributes to… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland announced month of events at Stirling Castle to mark Battle of Flodden 500th anniversary

2013-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A month of events at Stirling Castle to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden and the subsequent coronation of the infant King James V will culminate in a weekend of commemoration on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. After Flodden – Commemoration and Coronation will transport visitors back to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to take delivery of its first Airbus A380 in spring 2014

Carrier Will Take Delivery Of Its First A380 In Spring 2014 TOULOUSE, France, 2013-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The much anticipated delivery of Qatar Airways’ first A380 is one step closer to joining the airline’s fleet, as the aircraft was ferried from Toulouse to Hamburg during a test flight last week. The Airbus A380, the world’s largest… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker met with Mayor of Chengdu, Ge Honglin as the airline launched its newest direct route to Chengdu, China

CHENGDU, China, 2013-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — High level meetings between Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker and the Mayor of Chengdu Municipality, Mr. Ge Honglin, took place last week as Qatar Airways launched their newest direct route to Chengdu on September 3. Mr. Al Baker and Mr. Honglin were joined by the Assistant Mayor… Read the full press release

More than 700 runners, walkers and aviation enthusiasts participated in Chicago Midway International Airport’s first-ever run on the airfield

CHICAGO, 2013-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 700 runners, walkers and aviation enthusiasts got in some exercise this morning and became part of history when they participated in Chicago Midway International Airport’s first-ever run on the airfield. The Midway Fly Away 5K was presented by Southwest Airlines and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), with proceeds… Read the full press release

Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton rolled out mobile-optimized international Spanish-language booking websites

MCLEAN, Va., 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton, the award-winning Hilton Worldwide brands in their respective upscale and mid-priced segments, have launched their first-ever mobile-optimized international Spanish-language booking websites. The sites are designed to support Spanish-speaking guests around the world as they book hotel stays with Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton… Read the full press release

One of the most downloaded destination apps in the UK is the official Bath App

Official Bath App now one of the most downloaded destination apps in the UK 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Official Bath App is celebrating its first highly successful year of launch as it reaches over 30,000 downloads, becoming the most downloaded official destination apps outside of London. The app, funded and developed by Bath Tourism Plus… Read the full press release

NH Hoteles joined Iberia Plus loyalty programe

The airline’s customers can earn Avios to spend in NH hotels in 26 countries and take advantage of exclusive offers The two companies signed a corporate agreement in 2012 to work together on plans to improve their supply of products and services Madrid, 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia Plus and NH Hoteles, two of Spain’s leading international… Read the full press release

flydubai moved its flight operations from the main terminal at Kuwait International Airport to the Sheikh Saad Al Abdallah General Aviation Terminal

Kuwait, 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai today celebrated moving its eight daily flight operations from the main terminal at Kuwait International Airport to the Sheikh Saad Al Abdallah General Aviation Terminal. The move to the terminal offers an enhanced customer experience for flydubai passengers flying in and out of Kuwait. flydubai’s inaugural flight, FZ057, touched down at… Read the full press release

Jet Airways’ JetEscapes announced attractive and economical holidays for travellers from Sri Lanka

2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced a slew of attractive and economical holidays* under its JetEscapes brand. Travelers from Sri Lanka can now enjoy convenient, all-inclusive holidays to popular destinations in India. JetEscapes holidays include return air travel in economy, airport transfers, 3 star hotel accommodation with breakfast and sightseeing…. Read the full press release

Corporate housing and serviced apartments leader Oakwood Worldwide included in InformationWeek 500 for its industry-leading global technology platform

Company Recognized for Industry-Leading Global Technology Platform LOS ANGELES, 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, announced that it earned a spot on this year’s InformationWeek 500 – a list of the top technology innovators in the United States. Oakwood Worldwide, a newcomer to the rankings, placed in the… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines celebrates Malaysia Day by rewarding its loyal customers, ends 22 September 2013

Enrich rewards triple miles for all tickets purchased for domestic travel Subang, 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines is celebrating Malaysia Day by rewarding its loyal customers. All Enrich members will receive triple miles with every purchase of an economy class ticket to any domestic destination, one way or return. Sales period for this campaign starts… Read the full press release

Thailand attends Russia’s largest travel fair the Moscow Autumn Travel Industry Week Leisure 17 – 20 September 2013

Moscow, 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand is planning a prominent, high-profile presence at Russia’s largest travel fair, the Moscow Autumn Travel Industry Week (MATIW) Leisure 2013 between 17 – 20 September 2013. Thailand’s 19th year of participation in the show will be marked by a presence of about 39 Thai representatives from hotels and resorts, tour operators and… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental New York announced New Year’s Eve Celebration hotel package

Hong Kong, 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raise a glass to 2014 at Manhattan’s ultimate celebration, the annual New Year’s Eve Gala at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, New York. Following a night of revelry, guests are invited to retreat to stylish guestroom accommodations with the New Year’s Eve Celebration hotel package. New Year’s Eve Gala The New Year’s… Read the full press release

Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG Christoph Franz to step down as of 31 May 2014

2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christoph Franz, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, has told Wolfgang Mayrhuber, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, that he will not be available to renew his contract when it expires on 31 May 2014. “After a total of nearly 15 years in the Lufthansa Group, this was… Read the full press release

Ryanair arrives at Lisbon with 4 new routes to Brussels Charleroi, Frankfurt Hahn, London Stansted and Paris Beauvais

4 NEW ROUTES TO BRUSSELS, FRANKFURT, LONDON & PARIS 400,000 PASSENGERS P.A. & 400 JOBS FOR LISBON 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (16 Sep) announced its arrival at Lisbon (Ryanair’s 3rd airport in Portugal) with 4 new routes to Brussels Charleroi, Frankfurt Hahn, London Stansted and Paris Beauvais from… Read the full press release

Ryanair and Manchester Airport Group announced 10 year growth agreement at London Stansted Airport

TRAFFIC TO GROW BY 50% FROM 13.2M P.A. TO OVER 20M SUMMER 2014 SCHEDULE RELEASED WITH 4 NEW ROUTES (BORDEAUX, DORTMUND, LISBON & RABAT) 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair and Manchester Airport Group (MAG), today (16 Sep) announced that they had concluded a 10 year growth agreement at London Stansted Airport, which will see Ryanair grow… Read the full press release

Marriott International and Prince Hotels of Japan announced The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo will become Japan’s first Autograph Collection hotel

Tower Tokyo The Prince Sakura Tower becomes collection’s second hotel in Asia. HONG KONG, 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International and Prince Hotels, Inc, of Japan announced that The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo will become Japan’s first Autograph Collection hotel – a portfolio of independent hotels, with the re-opening of the newly renovated hotel on September 14, 2013…. Read the full press release

Hilton Manchester Deansgate to support Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s “Great Pink Bake Off” campaign

Available Exclusively In The UK At Cloud 23 MANCHESTER, England, 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Afternoon tea is going pink this October at Hilton Manchester Deansgate in support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s “Great Pink Bake Off” campaign. A special pink-themed menu has been created by Executive Head Chef David Gale and £1 from every cover will be donated to the charity. The… Read the full press release

easyJet and Amadeus launch unique system enhancements to help travel agents book low-cost carriers

New approach improves efficiency for travel agents and drives increased bookings for easyJet. Madrid/London, 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and operator of Europe’s no.1 air transport network, and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, announce today the launch of unique system enhancements that will allow travel agents around… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards announced Caribbean & North American winners at Gala Ceremony in Antigua

Antigua, 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Sandals Resorts International, Jamaica and Caribbean Airlines were among the top tourism industry stakeholders to emerge victorious from the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North American Gala Ceremony this evening. The event was hosted by the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority and Sandals Grande Antigua Resort… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) announced it reached 5.6 million passengers in August 2013, 8.2% growth YoY

HONG KONG, 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to grow significantly in August 2013. During the month, passenger throughput reached 5.6 million, while flight movements recorded 32,395 – achieving remarkable year-on-year growth of 8.2% and 6.3%, respectively, and setting new passenger traffic and flight movement records for the second month… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport made the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) for the second year in a row

The announcement of the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) has seen Auckland Airport feature in the index for the second year in a row. 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Seen as the most reputable global index for the socially responsible investor, the DJSI World saw only three NZX50 companies make the 2013 index, with Auckland… Read the full press release

The Spa At The Hotel Hershey and Penn State Hershey Medical Center to offer women in Central Pennsylvania educational information on breast health

Promotes Awareness, Education in Partnership with Penn State Hershey Medical Center  Hershey, Pa., 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey is partnering with Penn State Hershey Medical Center to offer women in Central Pennsylvania educational information on breast health, as well as special savings on relaxing spa treatments. During… Read the full press release

Halloween Haunt 2013 at Kings Island: two new mazes, new scare zone, and Ed Alonzo’s Psycho Circus of Magic & Mayhem show

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. Screams of pure panic pierce the night. There’s nowhere you’re safe in the most immersive horror experience in the region – Halloween Haunt at Kings Island! Halloween Haunt is a veritable playground of terror featuring more than 600 vile creatures lurking in… Read the full press release

Architecture and design for the TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION’s $200M redevelopment of the iconic Pennsylvania Avenue landmark The Old Post Office unveiled

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, Donald J. Trump, president and chairman of The Trump Organization, and Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, executive vice presidents of development and acquisitions, unveiled details of TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION’s plans for its $200 million redevelopment of The Old Post Office, an iconic Pennsylvania Avenue landmark. Congresswoman Eleanor… Read the full press release

Wingate by Wyndham announced exclusive discount on Uber’s on-demand car service for conference attendees at the 19th Annual Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Arizona

Hotel Brand Delivers Special Uber Offer to Lodging Conference Goers PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking the time to coordinate transportation from one location to another can get in the way of the true work at hand. Those attending the 19th Annual Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., next week won’t have to spend that extra… Read the full press release

Promising young employees award “The Egon Steigenberger Prize” won by Josina Ingrassia and Carola Födisch

2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The traditional approach adopted by the Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group has always been to put staff at the very heart of its business. Initial and continuing training and the fostering of up-and-coming talent are also important objectives. The Egon Steigenberger Prize, an award given to promising young employees, was instigated for this… Read the full press release

Super low airfares at Malaysia Airlines, ends 16 September 2013

Subang, 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines continues to offer travelers super low airfares for bookings effective immediately until 16 September 2013. These promotional offers are for selected domestic and international air travel on the national carrier’s flights out of KL International Airport and for travel from now until July 2014. Malaysia Airlines Regional Senior Vice… Read the full press release