Monthly Archives: September 2013

Norwegian awarded Best Inflight Connectivity and Communications for its free inflight WiFi at Passenger Choice Awards 2013 in California

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Norwegian was awarded Best Inflight Connectivity and Communications for its free inflight WiFi at the prestigious Passenger Choice Awards 2013 in Anaheim, California last night. Norwegian takes home the award for second year running.  2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian was awarded Best Inflight Connectivity and Communications for its free inflight WiFi at the prestigious Passenger Choice Awards 2013 in Anaheim,… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways appointed Willem Alexander Hondius CEO for its new low-cost carrier subsidiary Jambo Jet Limited

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Nairobi, 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Board of Kenya Airways has appointed Willem Alexander Hondius as Chief Executive Officer of Jambo Jet Limited, the airline’s new low-cost carrier subsidiary. Announcing the appointment, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Titus Naikuni, said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Willem Hondius as Chief Executive Officer… Read the full press release

Iberia honored for its MyBagTag innovative baggage tags on-line service

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Wins “Future Travel Experience” award for “Best customer experience innovation” in check-in category. First airline to win award for two consecutive years –it won last year for its “Ágora” Project Award follows IATA recognition in July of Iberia’s MyBagTag service MyBagTag allows customer to download and print luggage tags when checking in on line, speeding… Read the full press release

Skytrax announced further five airlines are under analysis and consideration for the possibility of receiving the coveted 5-Star Airline title

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With several airlines under analysis for the coveted 5-Star Airline Certification, Skytrax look at distribution of 5-Star Airlines to see if this might change on a geographic basis in the coming months … 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airlines remains a most exclusive club in terms of recognising airlines at the forefront when it… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company rolled out Chinese Website and Presence on Sina Weibo

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The Ritz-Carlton President Underlines Importance of Talking to Chinese Luxury Consumers in Video CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2013-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a year of comprehensive research to deepen the understanding of Chinese consumers, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has launched a new Chinese website http://www.ritzcarlton.com/cn and debuts today, a page on Sina Weibo http://e.weibo.com/ritzcarlton; the first Mandarin language social… Read the full press release

UNWTO fully supports the newly created Vanilla Islands Tourism Organization

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Madrid, 2013-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO has expressed its full support to the newly created Vanilla Islands Tourism Organization as a means to reinforce tourism competitiveness in the islands of the Indian Ocean (Reunion Island, France, 10 September 2013). The concept of ‘Vanilla Islands’, defined at the beginning of August 2010 under the aegis of the Indian… Read the full press release

Swissport very concerned about delay of Ukrainian judicial system and silence on Governmental side

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Highest Economic Court decision still pending UIA diluted Swissport’s shares in the meantime Government remains silent on protection of foreign investment 2013-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The court appeal hearings at the Highest Economic Court keep being postponed, for the seventh time based on dubious reasons lastly on Friday, 30. August. In the meantime UIA (Ukrainian International… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa congratulated Lucas Sithole in his historic win at the US Open grand slam

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Johannesburg, 2013-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa would like to congratulate Lucas Sithole in his historic win at the US Open grand slam on Sunday, 8 September 2013.   Airports Company South Africa has for the past nine years identified Wheelchair Tennis South Africa as its flagship Corporate Social Investment project with positive and enigmatic… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence introduced new SPA line made with 100 percent argan oil from Morocco

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Newly introduced treatments incorporate argan oil, also known as “liquid gold” Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2013-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence has introduced a new skin care line made with 100 percent argan oil from Morocco – often known as “liquid gold” – and introduced three… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Denver supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Drink Pink! promotion throughout the month of October 2013

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2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the month of October, the colour pink and the topic of breast cancer awareness go hand-in-hand. AtFour Seasons Hotel Denver, both the colour and the cause are being celebrated – on the rocks.  Throughout the month of October 2013, three drinks are available at EDGE Restaurant & Bar as part of the Drink Pink!… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund sponsored “Summer Arts Academy” was a fantastic success

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2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A north Belfast cross-community arts organisation has been praised for its sterling drama performance, which was the culmination of a “Summer Arts Academy” sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund. New Lodge Arts held its week-long academy of dance, drama, visual arts and music for over sixty young people aged… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland marks 100 years since the 1913 Ancient Monuments Act was passed into law

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2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — One hundred years ago, the 1913 Ancient Monuments Act was passed into law – one of the many building blocks that eventually led to the creation of Historic Scotland. The Act was an amalgamation and extension of several earlier Acts. The earliest was The Ancient Monuments Protection Act of 1882, which was… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Macao’s Spa Cotai Strip introduced ‘Total Wellness’ package based on the ‘going green’ initiative of Four Seasons Spas worldwide

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To encourage healthy living, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Macao has embraced the concept of “Total Wellness” that encompasses healthful food, rejuvenating Spa treatments, and personal care at home Macau, China, 2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip has embraced a concept called “Total Wellness,” offering a holistic approach to healthful living through three components:… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland reported 1,692,611 visitors for June – August 2013, growth of 14.8% YoY

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2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — From June – August 2013, the organisation, which is Scotland’s biggest operator of visitor attractions, reported 1,692,611 visitors, an increase of 14.8% on the same period last year. Across the agency’s 78 ticketed attractions, records were broken at flagship site Edinburgh Castle – up 26% on 2012 for the period June –… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines flew 9.2 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in August 2013

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2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 9.2 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in August 2013, a 2.0 percent decrease from the 9.4 billion RPMs flown in August 2012.  Available seat miles (ASMs) in August 2013 increased 1.4 percent to 11.3 billion from the August 2012 level of… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines released its preliminary traffic results for August 2013

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for August 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in August 2013 increased 28.0 percent versus August 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 22.1 percent. Load factor for August 2013 was 90.7 percent, an increase of 4.2 points as… Read the full press release

International Council on Clean Transportation report named Alaska Airlines the Most Fuel-Efficient U.S. Airline

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Report by International Council on Clean Transportation is first to quantify airline fuel performance SEATTLE, 2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is ranked No. 1 in fuel efficiency in a report released today by the International Council on Clean Transportation, a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C. The ICCT study is the first to quantify… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo signed multilateral e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) agreement with International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the signing of a multilateral e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) agreement (Resolution 672) with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which provides a legal framework for parties to conclude cargo contracts by electronic means. Developed collaboratively by IATA with industry stakeholders, e-AWB removes the requirement for a paper air… Read the full press release

United Airlines to launch new nonstop service from its Chicago hub at O’Hare International Airport to Elmira, N.Y., and State College, Pa

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CHICAGO, 2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines today announced plans to launch new nonstop service from its Chicago hub at O’Hare International Airport to Elmira, N.Y., and State College, Pa. The airline also plans to begin new service from Chicago to Topeka, Kan., subject to government approval. ExpressJet Airlines will operate the United Express flights using 50-seat regional jet… Read the full press release

Scotland’s oldest continually working cinema the Picture House in Campbeltown received funding from Historic Scotland for conservation

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2013-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs is this week visiting sites in Argyll which will benefit from funding from Historic Scotland to carry out conservation works. She will today visit the Picture House in Campbeltown, which is celebrating its centenary in 2013. Considered to be Scotland’s oldest continually working… Read the full press release

easyJet to increase its Jersey network with the introduction of a year-round service to London Gatwick

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2013-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline has today, Wednesday 28 August 2013, announced it is increasing its Jersey network with the introduction of a year-round service to London Gatwick. From 30 March 2014 easyJet will operate three flights per day between Jersey and London Gatwick, offering the choice of a morning, afternoon and… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental San Francisco launched special offers in support of the American Cancer Society

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Hong Kong, 2013-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is launching a series of special offers this October to benefit the American Cancer Society in their effort to save more lives from breast cancer. Throughout the month, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco and Brasserie S&P will offer a selection of luxurious delights, from spa treatments to “pink” afternoon… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomed Jetstar’s new thrice-weekly direct flights between Auckland and Adelaide

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Auckland Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Jetstar that it will start a new thrice-weekly direct service between Auckland and Adelaide. 2013-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new service, which will commence on 16 December 2013, will be operated by an Airbus A320 and will see Adelaide join Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast to become the fourth… Read the full press release

Drug detector dogs at New Zealand airports to be trained to also sniff out large amounts of currency as new way to target proceeds of crime

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Drug detector dogs at airports around the country will soon be trained to also sniff out large amounts of currency as part of a new method of targeting the proceeds of crime. 2013-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A recent trial of two of the detector dogs at Auckland Airport resulted in the seizure of more than $350,000… Read the full press release

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier Cebu Pacific cited as one of Asia’s Most Promising Brands at Asian Brand and Leadership Summit in Dubai

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DUBAI, UAE, 2013-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) was cited as one of Asia’s Most Promising Brands during the Asian Brand and Leadership Summit last August 26-27, 2013 in Dubai. The event was organized by the World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC) and iBrands 360. “We are very proud… Read the full press release

Mainsail Lodging and Development becomes Oakwood Worldwide’s First Oakwood Brand Franchisee

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Mainsail Lodging and Development to Exclusively Manage Company’s Florida Operations LOS ANGELES, 2013-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, recently expanded its relationship with Mainsail Lodging and Development by signing the company as its first Oakwood® brand franchisee. Mainsail, based in Tampa, Fla., will exclusively manage the Florida… Read the full press release

Federation International de Ski (FIS) said New Zealand hosted “the best World Cup event” on the international circuit

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2013-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2013 Audi quattro Winter Games may be over but praise for the event – the biggest snow sports event of its kind ever held in New Zealand – keeps coming. The picturesque snow-seekers’ paradise of Queenstown – New Zealand’s No.1 tourist destination – and the nearby Wanaka region were home for… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport launches marketing campaign across Devon and Cornwall to raise region’s awareness of 100+ destinations

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2013-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport launches a marketing campaign across Devon and Cornwall today (Monday 2 September) highlighting the wide range of routes available to passengers across the South West. The campaign comes on the back of significant growth in market share in the two counties which indicates that Bristol is increasingly seen as the… Read the full press release

Airport Commission’s emphasis on noise as central to expansion selection welcomed by London Gatwick as its noise impacts are lower than those of Heathrow

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The Airports Commission has rightly emphasised that aviation noise will be a central issue in any decisions about new airport capacity Gatwick’s noise impacts are many times lower than those of Heathrow because aircraft using our airport do not overfly highly populated areas in London. Nothing in the future can change this basic fact, which… Read the full press release

AIRFRANCE KLM August 2013 traffic figures: passenger +4.9%, cargo -1.3%

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Passenger: rise in traffic (+4.9%) and unit revenue ex-currency Cargo: decline in traffic (-1.3%) and unit revenue Passenger 2013-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In August 2013, passenger traffic rose by 4.9% for capacity up by 2.3%. The load factor stood at 87.9%, up by 2.2 points. The group carried 7.15 million passengers (+3.0%). Unit revenue per available seat kilometre… Read the full press release