Monthly Archives: October 2013

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) granted anti-trust immunity to Japan Airlines, Finnair and British Airways joint venture

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Tokyo, Japan, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has today granted anti-trust immunity to a joint business between Japan Airlines, Finnair and British Airways.  This paves the way for Finnair to join the existing joint business between Japan Airlines and British Airways. The agreement will allow all three airlines to cooperate… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore celebrate 21 years of supporting cancer research through their annual run, Run For Hope

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Singapore, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore (A Four Seasons Hotel) are celebrating 21 years of supporting cancer research through their annual run, Run For Hope, which will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2013. This year, the two Four Seasons hotels are offering attractive accommodation and event participation packages to draw more participants from around the region to… Read the full press release

Airports Going Green Conference November 12-14, 2013, many special events for attendees

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DIRTT Chicago Green Learning Center Soiree – O’Hare Airfield Tour – O’Hare Indoor Urban Garden Reception Chicago, Il, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Going Green, November 12-14, 2013, offers many exciting events for attendees! DIRTT Chicago Green Learning Center Soiree Come relax and enjoy drinks and organic, locally-sourced appetizers at DIRTT (Doing it Right This Time) Green… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launched FUN Fares at $100 Dollars or Less for one-way travel to Select Destinations Nationwide

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Carrier Launches FUN Fares at $100 Dollars or Less to Select Destinations Nationwide – We Mustache You to Share! Dallas, TX, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is offering super shavings for November travel! You Mustache quick—these low fares are hair today, gone tomorrow!  Celebrate these great November shavings and enjoy fares for $100 or… Read the full press release

Chicago Film and Media Summit to offer panels, networking and short films Sunday, October 20 at Chicago Cultural Center

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Chicago, Il, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce that award-winning producer/writer Dick Wolf will be the keynote speaker during the inaugural Chicago Film and Media Summit. One of the television industry’s most successful and respected creators/producers of crime dramas, he is the man… Read the full press release

Rehabilitated Manatees from Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium returned to Florida

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Powell, OH, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — One rehabilitated manatee from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and two from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have returned to Florida, and new manatees in need of tender loving care are now receiving attention from the animal experts at the two Ohio facilities. The moves, which occurred October 11 thru… Read the full press release

Britain’s local bus services operator First UK Bus is key partner in two new areas to receive funding from the Department for Transport

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — First UK Bus, the operator of one in five of Britain’s local bus services, is a key partner in two new areas to receive funding from the Department for Transport. On 10 October the bus minister, Baroness Kramer, revealed the designation of four new Better Bus Areas (BBAs) in Merseyside, York,… Read the full press release

Air Asia X started flights to Maldives with its A330-300 aircraft

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Maldives, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Asia X has started its operation to Maldives with its A330-300 aircraft landing at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport on 28th September 2013. AirAsia X is the affiliated long haul unit of the leading and the largest low-cost carrier, AirAsia. The airline will operate 4 weekly flights on Tuesday and Friday on… Read the full press release

Jersey Opera House Chef Peter O’Neill won award for Most Outstanding Professional Chef at Highlands College

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Jersey, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Opera House Chef Peter O’Neill has won the award for Most Outstanding Professional Chef at Highlands College. The OH! Cafébar Head Chef, who has been studying on the Highlands’ Day Release programme for the International Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking, will receive the Randalls Vautier Limited award at a prize-giving… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand released update on the political developments in the country

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Royal Thai Government’s Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has lifted the temporary closure of 14 roads surrounding the Government House from late evening of 14th October 2013 to ease traffic situation. All 14 roads were completely reopened from around 21.00 hours. The temporary closure of 14 roads… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba recognized as #1 Resort in Cancun/Yucatan region by Condé Nast Traveler in its 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards

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The Most Trusted “Best of the Best” Travel Industry Award Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts in the world. Rosewood Mayakoba was recognized as the #1 Resort in Cancun/Yucatan region,… Read the full press release

Rosewood London opens marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe

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Heritage building transformed into stylish retreat in the heart of London London, UK, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood London, the capital’s newest luxury hotel, opens today marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe. Located in Holborn, one of London’s most historic locales where the City meets the West End, the hotel, with its… Read the full press release

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Auto Mall Dealer Group sponsored Drive for Schools fundraiser now underway

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Santa Cruz, CA, United States, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The 2013 Drive for Schools fundraiser is now underway, with more than seventy schools in Santa Cruz County selling tickets for a chance to win a new car or $25,000 in cash, plus dozens of other prizes. Drive for Schools, sponsored by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk… Read the full press release

FlightStats monthly report ranked Iberia the 7th most punctual airline amongst international carriers

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Punctuality reached 90% last September Iberia’s punctuality ratings have remained above 88% for past three months Madrid, Spain, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In September Iberia equalled its own best punctuality rating, with 90% of its flight on time, according to the monthly report of the FlightStats consulting group, winning the airline 7th place amongst international carriers…. Read the full press release

Zurich Airport announced it handled 2,272,003 passengers during September 2013

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 2,272,003 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during September 2013, a loss of 0.7% versus September 2012. The year to date passenger growth stands at +0.3%. O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) increased by 1.9% to 1,553,252 compared to previous September (YTD +2.1%). Transfer passengers decreased… Read the full press release

London Gatwick announced over 3.5 million passengers passed through its airport in September 2013

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Over 3.5 million passengers passed through London Gatwick in September Passengers flying to Europe increased by 3.5% and to long haul destinations by 5.3% September’s load factor was 85.5% London, UK, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ —  September 2013 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Oct-12 Oct-11 Growth Sep-13 Sep-12 (%) Sep-13 Sep-12 (%) Total terminal… Read the full press release

easyJet announced its 2014 summer holiday schedule with 42 routes from Bristol Airport

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Bristol, England, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced its summer holiday schedule for 2014 today with 42 routes available from Bristol Airport. Over one million summer seats are on sale now at www.easyJet.com so that customers can secure the best fares by booking early on travel between 16 June and 14 September 2014. The… Read the full press release

South African Airways (SAA) and Boeing work together to develop the first ever sustainable aviation fuel supply chains in Africa

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Chicago, United States, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) is committed to ensuring that environmental sustainability is the cornerstone of how the national carrier’s business is done into the future. This is in line and under the guidance of the Department of Public Enterprise’s Climate Change Policy Framework for State Owned Companies. A key driver… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport set single day passengers record when 88 046 people travelled via the airport on Friday, 27 September

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Oslo, Norway, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport set yet another record for the number of passengers on a single day on Friday, 27 September, when 88 046 people travelled via the airport. “This day marked the beginning of the autumn holiday for many. Our ability to handle more than 88 000 passengers in one day proves… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport applauds United Airlines’ return next year with 88% more capacity on Chicago service

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Shannon, Ireland, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has described the announcement by United Airlines today of not just the return of its Shannon-Chicago service next year but the almost doubling of capacity as another significant vote of confidence in the quality and unique tourism product across the West of Ireland.  The announcement comes as Shannon… Read the full press release

Lufthansa and Germanwings to exapand their services in the forthcoming winter flight schedules

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Cologne, Germany,  2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa and Germanwings are marginally expanding their services in the forthcoming winter flight schedules. Their joint capacity in terms of available seat-kilometers will increase overall by 1.1 per cent. This growth is attributable to the deployment of larger aircraft. In combination with Germanwings, Lufthansa is offering customers an even wider… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts launched new program designed to help guests say “I Love You”… or Maybe “I’m Sorry”

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New York, NY, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a new survey of more than 850 Americans conducted by Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (www.paradisebymarriott.com), a majority feel that, when it comes to love, they are more romantic than their partners but could still use a little help to spark passion in their relationship. The survey also… Read the full press release

Toronto area travel agency owners and senior managers invited to Travelport Connect 2013 Toronto Showcase on October 31 at Toronto Metro Convention Centre

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Takes Place Oct. 31st at Toronto Metro Convention Centre Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today invites travel agency owners and senior managers in the Toronto area to the Travelport Connect 2013 Toronto Showcase taking place Oct. 31st at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre…. Read the full press release

Japan Airlines launches service between Tokyo (Narita) and Vancouver Canada with fully revamped Boeing 767-300ERs named JAL SKY SUITE 767

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Tokyo, Japan,  2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines announced today details of its second installment of the JAL NEW SKY PROJECT, fully revamped Boeing 767-300ERs named JAL SKY SUITE 767, which will be first introduced on flights between Tokyo (Narita) and Vancouver from December 09, 2013. The introduction of JAL SKY SUITE 767 service was initially announced… Read the full press release

The Hershey Bears present Hockey in Heels for female fans at Giant Center on November 7, 2013

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An interactive experience for women to learn about the game of ice hockey  Hershey, PA, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hershey Bears are premiering a brand new event created for female fans, Hockey in Heels, taking place at Giant Center on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM. This event was established to provide female fans with information about… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport expects significant traffic disruption due to roadworks on Fuhlsbüttel bypass

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Roadworks on Fuhlsbüttel bypass restrict approach and exit routes Hamburg, Germany, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hamburg State Agency for Roads, Bridges and Waterways (LSBG) is renewing the road surface on the B433 Fuhlsbüttel bypass (airport) from the city heading north. The roadworks will take place from 14 to 27 October, 2013, in four phases. Each phase… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completed outerbridge crossing repavement project three weeks early

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New York, NY, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will complete its pavement replacement project at the Outerbridge Crossing tonight, October 10, and resume 24/7 operations at the 85-year-old span connecting Perth Amboy, NJ to Staten Island tomorrow morning. Overnight closures of the span and aggressive efforts by… Read the full press release

UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings reached 19.9 per cent

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings had reached 19.9 per cent. This follows a series of on-market purchases of Virgin Australia shares over recent weeks. The Abu Dhabi-based airline now holds more than 515 million shares in… Read the full press release

Shehab Al Shehhi is Etihad Airways’ first Emirati aviation engineer to obtain an Airbus A320 authorisation certificate

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has celebrated the graduation of thefirst Emirati certified aircraftengineerwho successfully completed the airline’s Graduate Engineering Traineeprogram. Shehab Al Shehhiis Etihad Airways’ first Emirati aviation engineer to obtain an Airbus A320 authorisation certificate, allowing him to certify the certificate of… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards Miles members can now redeem their miles for season’s leading football games tickets

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Tickets to the season’s leading football games now available for redemption with Skywards Miles from Emirates DUBAI, U.A.E., 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of Emirates Skywards now have exclusive opportunities to redeem their Miles for tickets to matches of the world’s renowned football clubs sponsored by the airline. This football season, tickets are available for matches played… Read the full press release