Emirates launched services to Sialkot, its fifth destination in Pakistan

Airline connects with its fifth destination in Pakistan  Dubai, U.A.E., 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places today launched services to Sialkot, its fifth destination in Pakistan. Emirates will operate four weekly flights with an Airbus A330-200 aircraft in a two-class configuration, offering 54 seats in Business Class and 183 in Economy… Read the full press release

East Belfast’s C.S. Lewis Festival 18-23 November 2013

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — In just two weeks’ time, one of east Belfast’s most famous sons will be celebrated in a colourful week of song, drama, performance, readings, recitals, talks, tours and family events across the east of the city and beyond. The inaugural C.S. Lewis Festival, which takes place from 18-23 November 2013,… Read the full press release

FAA’s Christa Fornarotto to present Sustainability Guidance for airports at 6th Annual Airports Going Green Conference Nov. 12-14, 2013 in Chicago

Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation is pleased to announce that FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Christa Fornarotto, will join us at this year’s Airports Going Green conference to present Sustainability Guidance for airports. The Airports Going Green Conference will be held on November 12-14, 2013 at the Chicago Mart… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named “Best Business Class” at Business Traveller Awards 2013 (UK edition)

London, UK, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has been named as “Best Business Class” at the high profile Business Traveller Awards 2013 (UK edition), which was held in London at The Royal Garden Hotel, on 15th October. The Business Traveller Awards are based on votes by readers of the magazine with the results authenticated by an… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announced 4 weekly non-stop flights to Hangzhou, China beginning 20 December 2013

Four Weekly Non-Stop Services to Capital of Zhejiang Province 7th Destination to China Begins 20th December DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways announced it will begin flights to Hangzhou, China beginning 20 December 2013. The non-stop service from Doha to Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province, will fly four-times-weekly. “This year we celebrate 10… Read the full press release

WTTC forecasts slower growth for the global travel & tourism industry in 2013

London, UK, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The global Travel & Tourism industry will grow marginally slower in 2013 than previously indicated, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC forecasts that the total contribution from Travel & Tourism to the world economy will be 2.9% in 2013, down from the 3.2% growth initially forecast in… Read the full press release

The International Air Transport Association calls for global partnership to enhance aviation security

Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a partnership between industry, governments and regulators to enhance aviation security by embracing a globally harmonized, risk-based system. “Aviation security stands at a crossroads. Global passenger numbers will be approaching four billion per year by 2017, and the ageing systems and outdated procedures… Read the full press release

FC Arsenal’s German stars beat their English team-mates in double-decker Emirates A380 landing challenge

Arsenal’s German stars compete to land an A380 London, UK, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three of Arsenal’s German players, Lukas Podolski, Per Mertesacker and Mesut Özil have triumphed after tackling a challenge from their English team-mates to land a double-decker Emirates A380. But don’t worry, it was all safely done in a brand new state of the… Read the full press release

TravelClick to present three free webinars on November 19 and 20 to review Q3 2013 hotel performance results and trends

Webinar Taking Place November 19 & 20, 2013 New York, United States, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present three free webinars on November 19 and 20 to review third quarter 2013 hotel performance results and trends. Findings will be presented by TravelClick executives John… Read the full press release

Chef Sotiris Ananiadis returns to Four Seasons Hotel Beirut as the new Executive Chef

Former Executive Sous Chef returns to his beloved Beirut as the new Executive Chef with plans to showcase local Lebanese ingredients in internationally-appealing ways Beirut, Lebanon, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chef Sotiris Ananiadis is no stranger to Four Seasons Hotel Beirut, having spent two years working with the Hotel from 2010 as Executive Sous Chef, before jetting off to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo to begin scheduled dedicated freighter services to four new destinations – Beirut, Madrid, Paris and Tbilisi

DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has announced it will begin scheduled dedicated freighter services to four new destinations: Beirut (Lebanon); Madrid (Spain); Paris (France); and Tbilisi (Georgia); while increasing frequency to Seoul (South Korea) and increasing capacity on its Oslo (Norway) route. “The next few months will prove to be yet another exciting… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group released its October and year-to-date operational results

Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported October and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 3.8 percent increase in traffic on a 5.1 percent increase in… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launched inaugural flights to Memphis, Tenn., Pensacola, Fla. and Richmond, Va.

Brings Southwest’s Low Fares and Legendary Customer Service Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched new flights this weekend in three cities that join the carrier’s network through previously established service by wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways.  The new routes complete a plan to bring Southwest Airlines service to all domestic… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel Cape Town in South Africa scheduled to open within the next six months

Brussels, Belgium, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel Cape Town in South Africa. The upper upscale property featuring 143 rooms is scheduled to open within the next six months. Formerly known as “Hotel Le Vendome” and a local landmark,… Read the full press release

Air Partner and Eclipse-Reisen organized Comet ISON observation flight on board the airberlin Boeing 737-800

Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Comet ISON streaks across the skies of Central Europe on 8th December 2013, a group of amateur astronomers will take off on a very special observation flight as dawn breaks. The flight is due to last around two hours and should provide extremely clear views of the comet. Organised… Read the full press release

Swissotel Hotels & Resorts signed with Hengli Management Co Ltd to manage Swissotel Hangzhou

Toronto, Canada, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Swissotel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hengli Management Co., Ltd to manage Swissotel Hangzhou, a new 400-room hotel being developed in China’s Zhejiang provincial capital. The hotel will enjoy a favorable… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its 2014 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) travel trade show

ATE will be hosted in Cairns for the first time in 2014 The annual event brings together 600 overseas travel buyers from over 40 countries to meet with around 1,700 Australian delegates Sydney, Australia, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its premier travel… Read the full press release

Arizona Office of Tourism debuts national advertising campaign promoting the Grand Canyon State as world-class leisure destination

National Campaign Promotes Vacation Experiences Enjoyed throughout Arizona   Arizona, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning this week, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) debuts a new travel and tourism advertising campaign promoting the Grand Canyon State as a world-class, leisure destination. The five-month national campaign encourages travelers to “Let Yourself Go” and experience various, unique Arizona travel… Read the full press release

Accor announced it opened over 30 city break hotels in major European cities since beginning of 2013

More than 30 hotels opened in this category since the beginning of the year Paris, France, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the World Travel Market in London, Accor announces the expansion of its offer in main European cities for city breaks, through several important openings. Big European cities are the major destinations for city breakers who are looking to… Read the full press release

Scottish Government shortlisted FirstGroup for the ScotRail franchise competition

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup has been shortlisted for the ScotRail franchise competition by the Scottish Government. The Group currently operates the franchise which provides passenger train services throughout Scotland. The new ten year contract, with a potential break point after five years, will be awarded next year and is expected to start in April… Read the full press release

VisitEngland highlights key events across England for the First World War centenary in 2014

London, UK, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2014 marks the centenary of the start of the First World War, a landmark anniversary for England and the world. The First World War Centenary Partnership, led by Imperial War Museums (IWM), will mark the centenary by leading a vibrant, four-year cultural programme that includes over 500 new exhibitions and 1,500… Read the full press release

Chicago’s Christmas Tree celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Tree will be unveiled at lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 26 Chicago, Il, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago is thrilled to announce that the Moore Family Tree from South Holland, Illinois was selected to serve as this year’s Christmas tree on Daley Plaza. The57-foot Colorado blue spruce will be lit at the 100th Anniversary of Chicago’s Christmas Tree Lighting… Read the full press release

Millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of Columbus Zoo’s Wildlights

POWELL, Ohio, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of our Wildlights display, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 22, 2013. Guests will have more time to visit Wildlights as the event has been extended through Jan. 5, 2014. The Zoo’s… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: domestic overnight holiday trips up by 9% in both Great Britain and England during July 2013, YoY

London, UK, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at World Travel Market in London,  VisitEngland, the national tourist board, announced that according to the Great Britain Tourism Survey the number of domestic overnight holiday trips was up by 9 per cent in Great Britain and 9 per cent in England during July this year compared to the same… Read the full press release

Vacation exchange leader RCI announced its premium-tier membership program surpassed 200,000 members

Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that more than 200,000 members have acquired RCI Platinum®, its premium-tier membership program. RCI Platinum takes vacation exchange membership to a new level, offering additional subscribing membership benefits that… Read the full press release

Motel 6 launched $6 room rates program for active and retired U.S. military personnel in honor of Veterans Day

All U.S. Servicemen and Women to Receive 10% Rate Discounts, Everyday Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today  (October 31, 2013), Motel 6 introduced a new program that allows active and retired U.S. military personnel in select markets to reserve a $6 one-night room rate valid Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group and real estate developer Brigade Group announced plans to open 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels in India

Bangalore, India, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal with South India’s leading real estate developer, Brigade Group. Under the agreement, 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels are to be built in southern India, owned by Brigade Group and managed by IHG. The newly-signed hotels will add to IHG’s strong pipeline of properties… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Makadi in Madinat Makadi/Egypt celebrates its official opening under the Steigenberger Hotel Group umbrella on 1 November 2013

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Makadi in Madinat Makadi/Egypt, which will celebrate its official opening under the Steigenberger Hotel Group umbrella on 1 November 2013, will offers its guests a veritable holiday paradise. The hotel previously operated under the Jaz Hotel brand. “The five-star facilities at the Steigenberger Hotel Makadi fulfil… Read the full press release

Global leader in corporate housing Oakwood Worldwide honored for outstanding performance at Cartus 2013 Global Network Conference in Dallas, TX

Los Angeles, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, was honored for outstanding performance at Cartus Corporation’s 2013 Global Network Conference held October 21-23 in Dallas, Tex. Cartus Global Network is Cartus’ industry-leading worldwide service provider network. Each year, Cartus recognizes the companies and individuals in the… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority calls on Calgarians for ideas on how to celebrate the new runway opening

The Airport is asking Calgarians for ideas on how to celebrate the new runway opening Calgary, Canada, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today the Calgary Airport Authority announced the launch of the 30 Days, 300 Ideas campaign. Between now and Nov. 27, 2013, Calgarians can submit their ideas on how they would like to celebrate the launch of… Read the full press release