ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At 4:20 p.m. today, an Ilyushin 76 arriving from Prestwick, Scotland overran the Airport’s primary runway (Runway 11/29). St. John’s International Airport Authority has activated its emergency plan and its well-trained and highly skilled emergency response team is responding to the incident along with St. John’s Regional Fire Department, Eastern… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Orlando and Palm Desert Named First Audubon International Green Resorts
SELKIRK, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott’s Grande Vista in Orlando, Fla., and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge in Palm Desert, Calif., are the first resorts to be designated as Green Resorts by Audubon International, an international conservation and environmental education organization. The Green Resorts designation recognizes properties that have been eco-rated by Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program and… Read the full press release
Hotel Albany Showcases First In Series Of Upgrades And Improvements As It Continues Transition Towards Hilton Brand
Hotel To Invest $14 Million Into Downtown Albany Through Renovations ALBANY, N.Y., 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Albany, an affiliate of Hilton Hotel & Resorts, today unveiled the property’s first completed renovations during an Open House to showcase new guest accommodations. The $14 million renovations, which began in June, are part of the downtown hotel’s transition to… Read the full press release
SIA Appoints World-Renowned Design Firms For Next Generation of Cabin Products
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has appointed two world-renowned design firms – BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA, and UK and Singapore-based James Park Associates (JPA) – to help develop the next generation of in-flight cabin products that will be introduced from the second half of next year. The appointment of the international design consultants is in… Read the full press release
Dragonair Welcomes EIA Study Brief for Third Runway Option at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today welcomes the Director of Environmental Protection’s issuance of a Study Brief for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Dragonair Chief Executive Officer Patrick Yeung said: “This is another important milestone for this key project. Right from the start of… Read the full press release
Hilton Surfers Paradise Releases Sub Penthouse Suite Complete With Dedicated Valet Service
SURFERS PARADISE, Queensland, Australia, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The landmark AUD $700 million Hilton Surfers Paradise complex on Queensland’s Gold Coast has continued to lead the way in terms of innovation and indulgence with the introduction of yet another first for hotels in the region. The property has unveiled its immaculate new AUD $4.5 million Sub Penthouse Suite,… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport Survey Winner
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Congratulations to Verity Teague who was randomly picked from all the Newquay Cornwall Airport Survey responses and has won a bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Non Vintage Champagne. On hearing of her prize Verity responded “What a wonderful surprise, thank you! my family live in Cornwall so Newquay airport is… Read the full press release
Marriott International Opens First AC Hotel by Marriott in France
AC Hotel Ambassadeur Antibes-Juan Les Pins Adds to Marriott’s Expanding Presence on France’s Famed Cote d’Azur. 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) celebrates continued growth in the south of France with the opening of its first AC Hotel by Marriott in the country, the first new AC Hotel by Marriott to open since… Read the full press release
Roll up, roll up! Hilton Sydney’s Zeta Bar invites you to The Greatest Show on Earth
Experience Zeta’s Coney Island every Friday night! SYDNEY, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — For extravagant entertainment and a creative mix of classic cocktails with progressive and fun elements, visit Zeta Bar’s new Coney Island on Fridays www.zetabar.com.au. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, roll up, roll up to the Greatest Show on Earth! Hilton Sydney‘s multi award-winning Zeta… Read the full press release
Dresden Airport welcomes passenger no. 20,000,000 in new terminal
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dresden International Airport has reached another milestone in its history. This morning it welcomed its 20 millionth passenger since the new terminal opened on 25 March 2001. The lucky passenger was Manuel Sandner from Stuttgart. The 26-year-old had been visiting his girlfriend in Dresden and was flying Germanwings on a business trip… Read the full press release
First-Ever Fairfield Inn & Suites Research Reveals Business Travel Leads To Happiness And Personal Growth
Findings take us inside the minds and carry-ons of frequent business travelers. 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to new research that captured data from more than 1,000 of the nation’s most frequent business travelers, time on the road adds value to their lives beyond business and is a source of personal happiness. The first-of-its-kind study, conducted… Read the full press release
CPH: Strong H1 performance
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers rose by 4.2% despite the bankruptcy of CPH’s third largest customer and challenging market conditions. The number of transfer passengers at Copenhagen Airports continued to increase, supporting CPH’s strategy of strengthening its position as the preferred Northern European transport hub. CPH retains its overall full-year forecast regardless of the bankruptcy… Read the full press release
IAG Cargo named new freight handling agent for TAM Linhas Aereas in Spain
It expects to handle some 8,000 tonnes in the next 12 months under the new contract Madrid, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, is the new freight handling agent for TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. in Spain. TAM operates daily flights between São Paulo and Madrid using A330s that can carry more than 10,000kgs of freight… Read the full press release
ABTA Responds to Secretary of State Speech on UK Tourism
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – The Travel Association today responds to a speech by Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport on UK Tourism, outlining a number of initiatives aimed at supporting domestic and inbound tourism in the UK. ABTA Chief Executive, Mark Tanzer, said: “We welcome the Secretary of State’s… Read the full press release
RYANAIR £12 SEAT SALE
Fly for £12 on over 1,000 routes in September, October and November 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Mon 13 Aug, it will release 100,000 seats at fares from £12 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in September, October and November. These “all in” low fares will… Read the full press release
Travel Exports Outpacing Other U.S. Industries
Washington, D.C., 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement on international trade that overall exports increased to $185 billion in June, up more than $2 billion from May. However, overall exports of services slightly decreased to $52.2 billion, including travel… Read the full press release
2012 AH&LA LODGING SURVEY IDENTIFIES KEY TRENDS IN AMENITIES, FACILITIES, PROGRAMS
Washington, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) 2012 Lodging Survey, the most comprehensive industry-wide survey of its kind, polled more than 52,000 U.S. hotel properties regarding in-room amenities, security and technology features, food and beverage options, guest services, sustainability, property offerings, and much more. Funded by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation… Read the full press release
Three out of four Iberia passengers in Madrid Airport issue their own boarding passes
Nearly all those who use the check-in kiosks also obtain their luggage tags from them Madrid, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three of every four Iberia passengers embarking at the airline’s T4 hub in Madrid airport obtain their boarding passes automatically, using mobile phones, the www.iberia.com website, or airport check-in kiosks. On August 1 the Spanish airline loaded the T4 kiosks with new software… Read the full press release
Zurich Airport News Flash Key Figures – July 2012
2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 2,473,182 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during July 2012, a gain of 0.9% versus July 2011. The year to date passenger growth stands at +2.7%. O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) increased by 0.5% to 1,671,807 compared to previous July (YTD +2.1%). Transfer passengers increased by… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE LAUNCHES REVAMPED WEBSITE
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Airport Police today launched its newly revamped website at WWW.LAWA.ORG/AIRPORTPOLICE . The user-friendly site provides visitors with comprehensive information so they may gain an understanding of Airport Police operations at Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) three Southern California airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT) and Van Nuys (general aviation)…. Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson passenger traffic up for June
ATLANTA, 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced today that passenger traffic in June was 3.47 percent higher than a year earlier, increasing from 8,462,446 passengers in 2011 to 8,755,765 passengers in 2012. Total passenger traffic for the year to date increased by 4.46 percent over the same period last year — from 44,957,607 in… Read the full press release
Natalies Candy Jar Now Open
New Concession in Concourse B Satisfies Sweet Tooth for Passengers 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — CVG welcomes Natalie’s Candy Jar to Concourse B as part of the concession revitalization project, which is expected to be complete by spring 2013. Natalie’s Candy Jar offers a large bulk selection of candies and chocolates for all ages as well as… Read the full press release
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S BOTANICAL LIFE INSPIRES NEW ART EXHIBITS AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces two exhibitions at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), featuring works by Southern California artists exploring the vast subject of nature. Observing Nature presents Fatemeh Burnes’ mixed-media paintings and Lawrence T. Yun’s watercolors of still… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport: disappointing economy still hinders growth
2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — With 2,054,000 passengers, Brussels Airport was able to exceed the cap of 2 million travellers in one month for the second time in the past 10 years in July. Despite the fact that with this the airport recorded an absolute record month, growth compared to July 2011 remained limited to 1 percent…. Read the full press release
Golden Opportunity! Frontier Offers One-Day Fare Sale Featuring $46 and $104 One-Way Fares*
Purchase at FrontierAirlines.com today only; travel through Nov. 15, 2012 DENVER, 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is celebrating the U.S. team’s winning performance in London with winning fares. The one-day fare sale offers $46 and $104 one-way fares* (all transportation fees and taxes included) for travel through mid-November on all nonstop routes across the lower 48 states…. Read the full press release
KICK-OFF THE NEW PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON WITH RYANAIR
BOOKINGS FOR OPENING WEEKEND UP 20% 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (13 Aug) announced record advanced ‘football’ bookings ahead of the new English Premier League season, which kicks-off on Sat 18 Aug. Ryanair carries thousands of football supporters every weekend and the excitement is building ahead of the big kick-off… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport: New passenger records in July
2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In July, a total of 2 072 534 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport. This is an increase of 99 088, or 5.0%, over July 2011, and a new passenger record for a single month. The number of international charter passengers showed strong growth in July (8.4%), and Oslo Airport has never before… Read the full press release
Le Hilton Paris La Défense, le Hilton Paris Orly Airport et le Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Célèbrent la Semaine Internationale de la Jeunesse
PARIS, 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — A l’occasion de la Semaine Internationale de la Jeunesse, les Team Members des hôtels Hilton Paris La Défense, Hilton Paris Orly Airport et Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport s’associent à des partenaires locaux afin de soutenir et encourager les jeunes d’Ile-de-France, notamment en les aidant à atteindre leur plein potentiel… Read the full press release
CAA to issue medical certificates to pilots and air traffic controllers with insulin-treated diabetes
2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pilots and air traffic controllers with diabetes treated with insulin (and other medications that significantly lower blood glucose), may now be considered for medical certificates by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), it was announced today. Until now, only a limited number of medications for the treatment of diabetes have been allowed… Read the full press release
Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya Appoints Mariam Khavadzha as Director of Sales and Marketing
MOSCOW, 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya today announced appointment of Mariam Khavadzha as director of sales and marketing. In her new role, Mariam will be responsible for the sales and marketing functions of the hotel, including rooms, catering and revenue management. Commenting on her latest appointment, Mariam Khavadzha said, “I am excited to join the family… Read the full press release