220-Room Hotel Scheduled to Open in 2015 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) continues its rapid expansion across Eastern Europe, the company today announced the signing of a new hotel in Russia – the 220-room Voronezh Marriott Hotel. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2015 and will operate under a management agreement… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: August 8, 2012
Tirana International Airport inaugurates Office for Tourism Services
• Tourists will find more useful information at the Airport • TIA is constantly developing to satisfy demands of passengers and other customers 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of today, Tirana International Airport (TIA) is offering an addition to the services it provides inside the terminal with the opening of an Office for Tourism Services. At the initiative… Read the full press release
State’s Official Travel Planning Website Ranks 4th
Oklahoma Fares Well Compared to the Nation’s Tourism Websites 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced the state’s official travel planning website, TravelOK.com, ranked fourth among the 50 state tourism websites in June according to Quantcast.com, a media measurement service that tracks the top one million websites in the U.S. TravelOK.com has consistently… Read the full press release
U.S. DOT Deputy Secretary Tours O’Hare Modernization Program
CHICAGO, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today hosted U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Deputy Secretary John D. Porcari at O’Hare International Airport and provided him with an airfield tour of current construction activity on the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP). Pictured from left to right: Khaled Naja, P.E., CDA Chief Operating Officer; Erin Mackey, CDA Chief of Staff; Rosemarie S…. Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific Plans to Resume Operation After Midnight to and from Shanghai
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Wednesday, 8 August) announced that four flights to and from Shanghai remained cancelled, but plans are underway for resuming operations on a limited scale after midnight. The cancelled / delayed flights are as follows: Flight No. Routes Scheduled Time of Departure Status Estimated Time of Departure CX368 HKGPVG 08:50… Read the full press release
Travelport Second Quarter 2012 Results
Strengthening Content and Product Offering ATLANTA, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport Limited, a leading provider of critical transaction processing for the global travel industry, today announces its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. Commenting on developments, Gordon Wilson, President and CEO of Travelport, said: “I am pleased to announce continued growth in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Welcomes Greg Bunt as Executive Chef
Australian native brings fresh approach as Resort looks ahead to debut of new beachfront dining venue Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay announces the appointment of Greg Bunt as Executive Chef. He’s bringing a dynamic, innovative energy to dining at the Resort. Brand new to Four Seasons family, this Australian… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Games media update – Wednesday 8th August
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — 204,000 passengers are expected to travel through Heathrow today – 106,217 of which are departures. More than 1300 members of the Games Family* are expected to leave from Heathrow today, with around 200 arriving. 204,000 passengers are expected to travel through Heathrow today – 106,217 of which are departures. More than 1300… Read the full press release
PABU at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Introduces Sake 101 Classes
Tuesday Sake Dinners follow Saturday Sake 101 classes Baltimore, U.S.A. 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — WHAT: A new series of hour-long, informative classes dedicated to sake at PABU. Led by Tiffany Soto and PABU’s team of in-house Sake Sommeliers, each Sake 101 class is an interactive tasting of five sakes that will explore various flavour profiles and illustrate the diversity within the genre…. Read the full press release
Horizon Air President Responds to Redmond, Ore., Customer
SEATTLE, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Horizon Air President Glenn Johnson apologized to a customer on Facebook today after the man’s trip to visit his daughter was interrupted and a fellow traveler recounted the experience on the social media site. After the man missed his flight on Friday, he flew to see his daughter on Saturday. “First and… Read the full press release
Airport shortlist for going the extra mile on social media
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen Airport has been shortlist for a top award, for going that extra mile in social media. The Simpliflying Awards 2012 have named Aberdeen as one of the finalists in the category ‘Best Airport in Social Media’. Sarah Campbell is the Media and Communications Manager said: “When Aberdeen Airport first entered the… Read the full press release
Zdjęcia drugiego Boeinga 787 Dreamlinera PLL LOT S.A.
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pierwsze zdjęcia z linii produkcyjnej już drugiego Boeinga 787 Dreamlinera PLL LOT S.A. o numerze 78.
Southwest Airlines Reports July Traffic
DALLAS – 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today reported July 2012 consolidated traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran. AirTran became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (“the Company”) on May 2, 2011. For purposes of comparability, year-to-date 2011 traffic results presented in the accompanying table include the combined results of Southwest… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific announces 2012 interim results
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable loss of HK$935 million for the first six months of 2012. This compares to the profit of HK$2,808 million in the first half of 2011. Loss per share was HK23.8 cents as compared to the earnings per share of HK71.4 cents in 2011. Turnover for… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai to Co-Host Waimea Ocean Film Festival
Annual festival returns to acclaimed oceanfront resort Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A. – 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, will co-host to the 3rd annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival. Beginning January 3, 2013 the Festival will take place in Waimea and along the Kona-Kohala Coast, prior to the January… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific cancels flights to and from Shanghai for today
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Wednesday, 8 August) announced that all its flights to and from Shanghai are cancelled today due to the impact of Strong Typhoon Haikui. The six cancelled flights are as follows: Flight No. Routes Scheduled Time of Departure Status CX368 HKGPVG 08:50 Cancelled CX360 HKGPVG 14:00 Cancelled CX364 HKGPVG 17:35… Read the full press release
airberlin: Increased year-to-year capacity utilization
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the first seven months of 2012, airberlin was able to increase its capacity utilization by 1.5% over the corresponding period of the previous year. In the context of the “Shape & Size” efficiency-increasing program, airberlin, Germany’s second-largest airline company, reduced its capacity to 24,430,737 seats, which corresponds to an overall reduction… Read the full press release
Enjoy Summer Tastes at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
The exclusive dining experience at Jin Sha Hangzhou at West Lake, China – 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The sun sizzles the land and exuberant plants and lotus blossoms transform West Lake into a paradise during Hangzhou’s blazing summer. As the temperature keeps climbing, a light and nutritious meal is what is needed to relieve the summer heat…. Read the full press release
LAS VENTANAS CONTINUES TO “POLISH THE JEWEL” 15 YEARS AFTER PLACING LOS CABOS ON THE INTERNATIONAL RADAR
Cabo’s legendary resort unveils new deluxe beach cabanas, multi-million dollar spa renovation and numerous refreshed amenities in honor of its anniversary CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort has been among the most internationally acclaimed and recognized resorts in the world since opening in July 1997. In celebration of… Read the full press release
Wild Heaven Beer Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Come and indulge in a “taste of heaven.” Atlanta, U.S.A. 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mark the calendar for an evening of craft beers and bites atFour Seasons Hotel Atlanta. On Saturday, August 25, 2012 Park 75 will host the Wild Heaven Beer Experience. This private event will take place from 6:00-7:30 pm inside Park 75 Restaurant. A welcoming pour… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Fetes the Fabulous Texas Fig
Local figs featured in cocktails, desserts and more in August Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Though perhaps lesser-known than other Texas produce, the fig has been around since the early days of the state. During the month of August, Four Seasons Hotel Austin features this sweet and healthy fruit – it’s naturally high in vitamins A, E… Read the full press release
agoda.com offers 55 Hotel Deals this 55th Merdeka
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced exclusive deals on hotels in Malaysia in commemoration of its 55th Merdeka. This year marks the 55th year of Malaysian independence, and to help promote domestic and international travel to this richly multi-cultural country, Agoda.com has secured 55… Read the full press release