2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Thursday, 9 August) announced that it has resumed scheduled operations to and from Shanghai since the weather is improving and wind speeds are within operational limits. Cathay Pacific is operating a full schedule of flights to and from Shanghai today. However, minor delays are expected due to the… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: August 2012
airberlin continues to increase revenue
· CEO Mehdorn: airberlin is on the right track · Efficiency programme “Shape & Size” reduces impact of external costs · Revenue increase despite capacity reduction 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the second quarter of 2012, airberlin once again increased its revenue. Revenue was up 1.7 per cent to 1.135 billion euros despite a capacity reduction… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines abre Centro de Reservaciones en Colombia
Miramar, Florida, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) se complace en anunciar la apertura de su centro de reservaciones en Colombia el cual estará dedicado para asistir a sus apreciables clientes. La línea gratuita de atención al cliente disponible las 24 horas en Colombia es el: Toll Free: 018000 939 939 En Armenia: 576-7497244… Read the full press release
New, Larger Duty-Free Store Brings More Luxury Shopping to O’Hare’s International Terminal
CHICAGO, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Westfield Concession Management has unveiled a new duty-free store in Chicago O’Hare International Airport‘s International Terminal 5. Conveniently located in the center of the concourse past the security checkpoint, the open and airy 3,400-square-foot Dufry store provides international travelers with new luxury offerings that include a larger selection of specialty foods, liquor, perfume and beauty… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Raises Money for Cancer Care and Research In Southern Nevada with 13th Annual Seasons 4 A Cure 5K Run, October 7, 2012
Proceeds benefit UC San Diego Nevada Cancer Institute; raffle prizes include dinners, shows, entertainment and Four Seasons stays Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas continues to make strides in the fight against cancer. The Hotel’s 13th Annual Seasons 4 a Cure Cancer Run & Fun Walk will be held Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the campus… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Opens Reservations Call Center in Colombia
Miramar, Florida, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) has opened a reservations call center in Colombia dedicated to assisting its valued customers traveling to and from the country. Customers in Colombia may contact Spirit’s new reservations call center at: Toll Free: 018000 939 939 From Armenia: 576-7497244 From Barranquilla: 575-3616061 From Bogota: 571-4930910 From Cartagena:… Read the full press release
FLYBE LAUNCHES MOBILE WEBSITE
Leading regional airline makes online booking available in four languages 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has launched its first mobile website optimised for a wide variety of devices including iPhone, Blackberry, Windows 7 and Android that is currently available in four languages namely English, Finnish, French and German. It offers customers the… Read the full press release
BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR A 1948 OLYMPIAN
2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr Wu, an athlete who competed in the 1948 London Games for China, has been flown in to London for the Olympic Games by British Airways. Thought to be the oldest Olympian to arrive from overseas for the London Games, the 88 year old former basketball player was brought in especially to… Read the full press release
Marriott International Declares Cash Dividend
Bethesda, Md. – 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 14, 2012 to shareholders of record on August 23, 2012. Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) for company… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Nonstop Service Between Denver and Fargo Beginning Nov. 16
Nonstop fares starting at $99* each way available until Saturday only at FrontierAirlines.com DENVER, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop service between its Denver, Colo. (DEN), hub and Fargo, N.D. (FAR), with three weekly nonstop flights beginning on Nov. 16, 2012. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as low as… Read the full press release
Main Olympics airspace restrictions coming to an end on 15/16 August, but some restrictions remain
2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The main airspace security arrangements covering the London Olympics are scheduled to be withdrawn at midnight on 15/16 August. However, a smaller set of restrictions will remain to protect the main Paralympics sites and various shorter-term airspace restrictions will cover other venues. Airspace users are also asked to be prepared for the… Read the full press release
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Experience PEI.
With more than 30 products on offer, this small Prince Edward Island business offers travellers a glimpse into the real Canada 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you’re still learning your tourism ABCs, then E is for experience. It’s at the heart of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) Signature Experiences Collection® (SEC) program. Now into its second year and with… Read the full press release
LOT signs full content agreement with Travelport
Secures full content for agents in Poland and beyond Langley, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and LOT Polish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Poland, have announced a new global full content agreement. The new multi-year deal secures full access to all of LOT’s fares, seat availability and… Read the full press release
Carbon dioxide emissions declining at Helsinki Airport
2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish Airport Operator, Finavia Corp., is developing the eco-efficient operations of its airports. This also refers to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. Emissions caused by Finavia’s largest airport, Helsinki Airport, clearly declined in 2011. As a result, the airport was accepted into the second level of the international Airport Carbon… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Games media update – Thursday 9th August
2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow is expecting 213,537 passengers today – 109,783 of which are departures. More than 1000 members of the Games Family* are expected to leave from the airport, with around 70 arriving. Heathrow is expecting 213,537 passengers today – 109,783 of which are departures. More than 1000 members of the Games Family* are… Read the full press release
Irish Music Phenomenon Celtic Thunder Return to Hershey
SEE THESE SIX TALENTED SINGERS AS THEY EMBARK ON THEIR 63-CITY TOUR OF AMERICA & CANADA! 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Storming onto the main stage are the international megastars Celtic Thunder, with Voyage, a brand new show that explores the diversity of traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The ensemble performances in this thrilling evening of entertainment… Read the full press release
Marriott Deals of the Week
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shake Things Up- San Diego Style At the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter, guests can order their specialized martinis at Altitude Sky Lounge-on the house. Dubbed one of San Diego’s hottest bars, Altitude, is located on the roof, 22 stories up, offering breathtaking views of the city and the ocean. Guests will… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S £11 SEAT SALE
Fly for £11 on over 1,000 routes in September and October 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Tues 7 Aug, it will release 100,000 seats at fares from £11 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in September and October. These “all in” low fares will be available… Read the full press release
Steigenberger Launching a Presence in Amsterdam
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger is just about to check in at Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam. The Frankfurt-based hotel company will be acquiring representation at a further international airport by taking over the former Dorint Hotel Amsterdam-Airport with effect from 1 September 2012 and thus adding to the presence it already enjoys at Frankfurt Main… Read the full press release
HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts Forges Ahead with Eight Signings in First Five Months after Brand Launch
Strong market confidence in world’s first international hotel brand designed for Chinese consumers Shanghai, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s largest hotel companies and the biggest international hotel company in Greater China, today announced its first set of signings for the new HUALUXETM Hotels and Resorts brand. Eight management contracts have been signed… Read the full press release
RYANAIR TO SEND FREE SMS ALERTS FOR FLIGHT DELAYS OF OVER 90 MINS
PASSENGERS URGED TO PROVIDE MOBILE NUMBERS 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (8 Aug) announced that passengers who experience very rare Ryanair flight delays, of over 90 minutes, will now receive free text message updates to advise them of the likely duration of the delay and their new departure time. The… Read the full press release
Hilton Orlando Welcomes Mona Ingram as Director of Sales and Marketing
ORLANDO, Fla., 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Orlando is proud to announce the appointment of Mona Ingram as director of sales and marketing. Effective August 13, Ingram will lead the hotel’s award-winning team of sales and marketing professionals with her more than 25 years of hospitality experience. “We are delighted to have Mona join our team,” said Doug… Read the full press release
IHG Interim Results to 30 June 2012
Preferred brands continue to drive outperformance Financial summary0 2012 2011 % Change YoY Actual CER1 CER & ex. LDs2 Revenue $878m $850m 3% 5% 6% Operating profit $286m $269m 6% 7% 11% Total adjusted EPS 64.1¢ 59.2¢ 8% Total basic EPS3 94.8¢ 54.0¢ 76% Interim dividend per share 21.0¢ 16.0¢ 31%4 Net debt $564m $818m… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S JULY TRAFFIC GROWS BY 645,000 PASSENGERS
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (3 Aug) released passenger and load factor stats for July 2012 as follows: Jul 11 Jul 12 Change Yr to Jul 12 Passengers (m) 1 8.08M 8.72M +8% 77.72M Load Factor 2 89% 88% -1% 82% 1. Booked seats sold 2. Passengers as a percentage of total seats available. ###
Hilton Checkers Los Angeles To Be Featured In An Upcoming Episode of ABC’s Bachelor Pad
LOS ANGELES, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Checkers Los Angeles will be accommodating a special date in the August 13, 2012 episode of Bachelor Pad, ABC’s hot summer series (Mondays 8/7c) where contestants vie for love and an ultimate prize of $250,000. The activity will include a romantic one on one date provided by Hilton Checkers Los Angeles…. Read the full press release
Starwood Preferred Guest and Westin Hotels Serve Members Memorable Experiences at the 2012 US Open
SPG Offers Access Like No Other Through ‘GAME ON with SPG’ at the US Open. Experiences Include a Tennis Clinic with Andre Agassi, Courtside Seats, Arthur Ashe Stadium Luxury Suite, Behind-the-Scenes-Tours and More Through a Renewed Partnership with the United States Tennis Association. STAMFORD, Conn., -2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced its award-winning Starwood… Read the full press release
EVA, United Team Up to Co-share Flights
EVA’s West Coast routes extended to Houston, Cleveland 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air and United Airlines will introduce co-shared services on August 11, 2012. Initially, the new cooperation enables EVA passengers to more easily connect from Asia to Midwestern and Southern regions of the United States and those flying United from Cleveland and Houston to… Read the full press release
Dragonair Plans to Resume Operation After Midnight to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo
Hong Kong, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Wednesday, 8 August) announced that its flights to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo remain suspended today, but plans are underway for resuming operations on a limited scale after midnight, as well as mounting extra flights in the early hours tomorrow. The latest flight information is available on… Read the full press release
Norwegian Reports New Passenger Record and Solid July Figures
Norwegian’s (NAS) passenger growth continued in July, resulting in one of the best months in the company’s history. More than 1.8 million passengers flew with Norwegian in July, up 14 percent from the same month last year and the highest ever passenger figure. 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline flew 1,820,158 passengers in July, an increase… Read the full press release
Renaissance Hotels’ Debuts Newest Address in Turkey
Towering 212-Room Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel Opens. LONDON, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc (NYSE:MAR) today celebrates the opening of its ninth hotel in Turkey, the 212-room Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel operating under a franchise agreement with Polat Holding A.S. Offering stunning views of Istanbul’s celebrated Bosphorus River, the magnificent 20-story Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel… Read the full press release