Daily Archives: October 25, 2012

Aerolíneas Argentinas will be at the front in the care for the Environment.

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Aerolíneas Argentinas will be at the front in the care for the Environment

Buenos Aires, 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolíneas Argentinas reaffirms its commitment to the environment by establishing a framework agreement on Technical Cooperation with the Environment and Sustainable Development Department to control emissions of CO2 (carbon dioxide) generated by the companys aviation business. The agreement was signed by the head Cabinet of Ministers, Juan Manuel Abal Medina, the… Read the full press release

Launch of Edition 2 of the European ATM Master Plan at EUROCONTROL

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European ATM Master Plan

Brussels, Belgium – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new and totally updated electronic version of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan was launched yesterday at EUROCONTROL. For the first time, all stakeholders will be able to access the content of the Plan in an interactive and dynamic manner, and visualise it in the context of… Read the full press release

Airport Authority receives Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award

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SAN DIEGO – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has received the 19th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for 2012 from the National Procurement Institute. This is the Airport Authority’s third consecutive time receiving the award. The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award is designed to recognize organizational excellence in procurement. The… Read the full press release

Todd F. Temperly Appointed General Manager Of The Marquette

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Today, Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Todd F. Temperly as general manager of The Marquette. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Todd F. Temperly as general manager of  The Marquette. Temperly will oversee the day-to-day operations of this full-service Minneapolis hotel and will report directly to Hilton Worldwide Area Vice President, Thomas Loughlin. “Todd’s long-standing career with Hilton Worldwide and his experience in… Read the full press release

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPOINTS PATRICK GANNON CHIEF OF AIRPORT POLICE

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2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the appointment of law-enforcement veteran Patrick Gannon as Chief of LAWA’s Airport Police Division. Chief Gannon will be responsible for law enforcement and security at Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation airports, as well as at LAWA’s aviation-related… Read the full press release

Survey Confirms Peel Airports’ concerns over UK Aviation Policy

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Survey Confirms Peel Airports’ concerns over UK Aviation Policy

2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Peel Airports, the owners of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, have today welcomed the results of a recent survey of well over 2,000 British adults that highlights the need for urgent action to improve UK aviation policy. The survey conducted on behalf of industry body the Airport… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta debuts next phase of experiential brand

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Epic brand commercials and Alberta Stories delve deeper into Alberta’s tourism experience Calgary, Alberta, 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Continuing along their brand journey after the launch in 2011, Travel Alberta has revealed new brand videos and images showcasing authentic experiences in breathtaking landscapes. Brand 2.0 was revealed before Alberta tourism industry partners and operators at the… Read the full press release

EASYJET TO LAUNCH LONDON – MOSCOW FLIGHTS FROM SPRING 2013

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2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today been awarded the rights to fly between London and Moscow by the CAA and will launch flights from Spring 2013. easyJet will operate an Airbus A320 on two services a day between London Gatwick and Moscow Domodedovo airport.  Each aircraft will have 180 seats and… Read the full press release

Gambia Bird chooses Gatwick to fly new service to Banjul and Freetown

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Gatwick welcomes the new West African airline Gambia Bird as it begins services to Banjul and Freetown Gatwick continues to compete and win new airlines, creating more choice for passengers  2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Gatwick Airport welcomes new West African airline Gambia Bird – owned by German airline group Germania – to its list of… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Named Country Winner: Best Luxury Emerging Hotel, World Luxury Hotel Awards 2012

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Hotel Awards for ‘Best Luxury Emerging Hotel’. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Being Recognized for the Second Consecutive Year, Award Bears Testament to Hotel’s Continued Commitment to Delivering Luxurious, World-class service PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hilton Pattaya today announced that it has been named country winner by 2012 World Luxury Hotel Awards for ‘Best Luxury Emerging Hotel’. The prestigious award was announced in Kuala Lumpur,… Read the full press release

airberlin responds to requests from passengers: bargain tickets at Happy Hour

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2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to numerous requests from their passengers, airberlin is now once again running a Happy Hour on Fridays from midday to 3 p.m.  There are always a minimum of four routes on the airline’s German or European route network on offer. The fifth route is either another European connection or a… Read the full press release

Introducing 8 Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza: the Finest Cantonese Cuisine in Egypt

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Introducing 8 Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza: the Finest Cantonese Cuisine in Egypt

New restaurant includes several private dining rooms Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — When was the last time you walked into a space that took your breath away? This is the effect that the new 8 restaurant unequivocally inflicts upon its guests. An absolute visual delight to the eye, one cannot help but stand back and… Read the full press release

More London trains for Glasgow, Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme

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2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 1,750 seats a day will be provided on additional Pendolino trains for Glasgow when a new timetable is introduced on the West Coast Main Line. Two extra Glasgow services will be introduced in each direction from Monday 10 December to deliver a train every hour for the first time. Carlisle… Read the full press release

Heathrow set to more than triple its A380 fleet by 2020

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2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the 5th anniversary of the first A380 passenger flight1, Heathrow is announcing that it is set to welcome more than thirty of the giant planes to the airport by 2020, as airlines strive to fly more passengers to Heathrow while at the same time keeping their costs down – both monetary… Read the full press release

Oman Air to Host IAAIA Conference in Muscat

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Oman Air to Host IAAIA Conference in Muscat

2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is hosting the 21st Annual Conference of the International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA). The IAAIA Annual Conference will be held at the luxurious Shangri-La Bar Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Muscat from 14th – 17th October 2012. The Conference… Read the full press release

Passengers To Benefit From More Choice In Flights From London To Moscow

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2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air passengers travelling to Moscow from London will benefit from additional choice following a decision from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced today. The CAA has decided that the two United Kingdom airlines that will be entitled to operate between London and Moscow under bilateral agreements with the Russian government will… Read the full press release

DoubleTree by Hilton Introduces Seventh London Hotel

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Front row (left to right) James Jude, Director of Sales - DTbH London Marble Arch; Ufi Ibrahim, Chief Executive of the British Hospitality Association; Anup Sarin, Genermal Manager of DTbH London Marble Arch. Also pictured - Graham Dodd, Hilton Worldwide Development Director for UK & Ireland and other representatives of DoubleTree by Hilton. Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton London – Marble Arch Becomes 18th UK Hotel to Join One of the Fastest-Growing Brands in the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio LONDON – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of the seventh London property to join one of the U.K.’s fastest-growing, upscale, full-service hotel brands. DoubleTree by Hilton London… Read the full press release

JAPAN AIRLINES AND BRITISH AIRWAYS ADD TO LIST OF CODESHARE CITIES

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JAPAN AIRLINES AND BRITISH AIRWAYS ADD TO LIST OF CODESHARE CITIES

TOKYO,  2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and British Airways have agreed to add Rome, Milan, Bologna, Amsterdam and Warsaw to their list of codeshare cities from October 28, 2012, when JAL will place its flight indicator on the BA-operated flights between London and these destinations. Both members of the oneworld alliance® recently began their joint… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Hosts Second in Series of Art Installations, with Complimentary Cocktails

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Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Hosts Second in Series of Art Installations, with Complimentary Cocktails

Art lovers and creative types everywhere will be happy to hear that Four Seasons is launching the second in the series of art installations with Modern ArtBuyer during Art & Music Thursdays London at Canary Wharf, England – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday October 25, 2012, new artwork be unveiled to welcome and wow guests at Four SeasonsHotel… Read the full press release

FLYBE SCOOPS TWO TOP ‘AIRLINE OF THE YEAR’ AWARDS

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General Manager of Market Development at Flybe Andrea Hayes and Flybe Regional Sales Manager Ken Harrower pictured holding the 'Airline of the Year for the UK & Ireland' Award

2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline and the biggest operator at George Best Belfast City Airport, has won two top travel industry awards, being named ‘Airline of the Year for the UK & Ireland’ in this year’s Travel Agents Choice Awards; and scooped the ‘Best UK Domestic Airline’ accolade at the Northern Ireland Travel and… Read the full press release

Notice of emergency simulation exercise at O.R. Tambo International Airport

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2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of O. R. Tambo International Airport’s preparedness for aviation and other emergency situations the airport will be embarking on an emergency simulation exercise this morning. The airport therefore wishes to advise media to expect reports of an emergency situation at the airport. While you are welcome to engage with the… Read the full press release

Final Honor Flight Chicago Trip of the 2012 Season Today

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A "Legacy Girl" greets WWII veterans at Midway

CHICAGO, 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — A total of 86 World War II veterans from the Chicago area were at Midway International Airport this morning for what some have called “a dream flight.” This was the tenth and final flight of the 2012 season for Honor Flight Chicago to Washington D.C. to visit the WWII Memorial. Honor Flight Chicago and Southwest Airlines facilitate… Read the full press release

airberlin strengthens its hub in the German capital

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Largest number of flights on offer from Berlin and improved flight connections More nonstop flights to Scandinavia and Eastern Europe in summer 2013 New from March 2013: the airline connects Berlin with Chicago and Warsaw 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — 64 destinations in 22 countries, with up to 1,578 departures and arrivals every week – this is… Read the full press release

Whoa Nelly! Residents of American South Are Nation’s Most Passionate College Football Fans, According to Expedia Study

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American South Narrowly Edges Midwest in Fan Passion; More and More Fans Willing to Travel to Away Games Bellevue, Wash., 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ – Expedia®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today revealed the results of a study of American attitudes towards college football. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Expedia.com®,… Read the full press release

NORTH AMERICANS: TRAVEL ABROAD THIS FALL AND SAVE WITH AVIS

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PARSIPPANY, N.J.,  2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/  – Traveling internationally this fall? If you’re planning or longing to visit Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Mexico, the Middle East or New Zealand, Avis Car Rental has a special offer for you. Avis is offering residents of the United States and Canada a way to save up to… Read the full press release