2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In anticipation of important changes to the Package Travel Directive, to be published in spring 2013, in its latest meetings in Brussels ABTA has been making a strong case for preserving the diversity of business models. This includes ensuring that whatever range of holidays is brought within the scope of a new… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: November 22, 2012
Travel Alberta Wins Tourism Marketing Campaign of the Year
Calgary, AB, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alberta was presented with a Canadian Tourism Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year Award during the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s (TIAC) annual Tourism Summit on November 20, 2012 in Gatineau, Québec. Travel Alberta partnered with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on a Winter Sport in Alberta campaign in The Netherlands to encourage visitation to… Read the full press release
EASYJET ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PARADORES DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA HOTELS
easyJet Holidays and Paradores de Turismo de España 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet the UK’s largest airline, has today announced a strategic partnership with Spanish hotel institution, the Paradores de Turismo de España. In the first collaboration of its kind for the hotel group, all of the Paradores, a collection of 94 uniquely individual properties, will now… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotels in Egypt Team Up as Bronze Sponsor in 3rd Terry Fox Run to Support Cancer Research at 57357 Cancer Hospital
November 17 event took place at the American University Cairo Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels in Egypt once again embraced the spirit at the 3rd Terry Run organized annually by the Children’s Cancer Hospital. This year’s Marathon of Hope on November 17, 2012 was under the auspices of the… Read the full press release
Belfast City Airport, NOTIFICATION OF LANE CLOSURE ON SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roads Service will carry out maintenance patching on the countrybound side of the A2 Sydenham Bypass road this Sunday 25th November. The road will be closed to traffic from 00.01 until 11.00. A diversion route will be in place. The country bound diversion is as follows. M3 Motorway Off-Slip – Middlepath Street… Read the full press release
airberlin, Last Minute Topdeal: to New York for Christmas shopping
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — For its final Happy Hour of the year, airberlin has come up with something extra special for its guests: tickets to New York! On Friday, 23rd November, from 12:00 noon to 15:00 only, tickets from cities such as Dusseldorf to the Big Apple are available from 399 euros return. The travel period… Read the full press release
ABTA, Brits Seek Festive Cheer as Demand for Christmas Market Trips Increases
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — This weekend sees the Christmas Market season getting into full swing and ABTA Members are reporting up to 20% increases in bookings year on year for specialist Christmas Market packages. In recent years overseas Christmas markets have become increasingly popular with UK holidaymakers looking for an authentic and traditional Christmas experience, and… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Carmelo Named Among Best Resorts in South America
Luxury resort selected fifth in Central and South America by Condé Nast Travelerreaders Carmelo, Uruguay – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Carmelo has been named #5 among the Top Resorts in Central and South America by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, and further holds the #1 position in Uruguay. It’s no wonder travellers continue to give Four Seasons Resort Carmeo high marks,… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces 40% Cuts At Budapest As Hochtief Fails To Lower Costs
10 ROUTES, 800,000 PASSENGERS & 800 JOBS LOST AT BUDAPEST AIRPORT 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 Nov) announced 40% cuts at its Budapest base with the closure of 10 routes and loss of over 280 weekly flights from 10 Jan 2013 after the Hochtief-run airport increased charges, refused to… Read the full press release
First Enjoys Success at UK Bus Awards
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — First Bus enjoyed a successful afternoon at Tuesday’s (20 November) UK Bus Awards. The company, which transports some 2.5million passengers every day, picked up four awards at the prestigious central London ceremony. First secured the much coveted Environmental Award for its ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ campaign which aims to get staff throughout… Read the full press release
REASONS FOR THANKS AT ZOO ATLANTA
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Join Santa when the holiday season begins Thanksgiving weekend WHO: Looking for reasons for thanks this holiday season? Start with 216 mammals, 607 birds, 350 reptiles, 106 amphibians, 41 invertebrates, and a gorgeous late fall forecast. The gates are wide open Thanksgiving weekend – even for a very special guest not known to use traditional… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES “DOUBLE YOUR DISCOUNT” SEAT SALE
Members only promotion doubles guaranteed discount to €20 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today launched its first ever “Double your discount” promotion which doubles the guaranteed €10 discount for Wizz Discount Club members. The recently launched Wizz Discount Club was designed for loyal customers who… Read the full press release
Child’s Play: Making Their Own Memories with Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Museums, interactive shows, train rides, the circus and more Budapest, Hungary – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families staying at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace will have plenty of ways to enjoy their holidays. Located in the heart of Budapest, the Hotel provides the perfect playground for children of all ages as well as endless activities that families can partake in… Read the full press release
Another boost for Shannon with new Aer Lingus service to sun-kissed Algarve in 2013
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has today received another significant boost for its 2013 schedule with the announcement by Aer Lingus that it will have three weekly services to one of the most popular European summer sun destinations, the Algarve. The new flights to Faro will operate three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and… Read the full press release
Richard Allen of Grand Jersey is Hotel Catey Hotel Chef of the Year
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Richard Allen of Grand Jersey has been crowned Hotel Catey Hotel Chef of the Year (with less than 250 covers). He was awarded the prestigious national title at an evening of celebration at the Lancaster London, last Friday night. The awards, organised by Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine, were launched in 2007 and are… Read the full press release
VisitBritain, JAPANESE OUTBOUND TOURISM GROWING ONCE AGAIN
Bond, Manchester United’s Kagawa and GREAT activity lead to 30% increase by 2020 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitBritain is leading a tourism delegation to Japan, the home of 1.7 million High Net Worth Individuals second only to US, to build on the profile Britain received in 2012. The national tourism agency will introduce key travel trade… Read the full press release
Finavia, New parking payment methods in Jyväskylä, Kemi, Kokkola and Kittilä
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the EMV payment card change across Europe, Finavia has updated and harmonised its parking payment systems at all its airports. At these airports, parking is paid using the machine right upon arrival. Through the update, parking can also be paid for using a debit card with a chip. Coins and… Read the full press release
SIA Deepens Commitment To Australia
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has signed agreements with six tourism organisations in Australia in line with the Airline’s ongoing efforts to promote tourism to the country. The agreements are for a period of between two and four years, with the total investment for the current financial year amounting to more than A$5 million. New… Read the full press release
Jet Airways achieves landmark one million fans on Facebook
Enhances its Social Media presence to Linkedin and Foursquare MUMBAI, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has emerged as the first Indian airline to add over one million fans on Facebook, arguably the largest and most influential social networking website in the world. The airline achieved this prestigious milestone in less than… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR CELEBRATES 50 MILLION PASSENGERS
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrated its 50 millionth passenger carried in its successful 8 year history. The lucky passenger was traveling from Warsaw Modlin to London. Anna Wilson from Poland, living in London and married to a Scotsman, was Wizz Airs passenger number 50 million…. Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On Atrapalo To Donate Court Payment To Passengers
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (21 Nov) called on Atrapalo to hand over the €40,000 it was awarded by a Barcelona court to its misguided customers, who were charged hidden handling fees when booking Ryanair flights on the screenscraper website. Ryanair has been fighting various cases across Europe to prevent… Read the full press release
Celebrities in black and white dominate the walls of The Bar at Hotel Bel Air with iconic imagery captured by photography legend Norman Seeff
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The popular bar at Hotel Bel-Air has added a dramatic new dimension to its design with the star-studded installation of life-size black-and-white celebrity images captured by renowned photographer/filmmaker Norman Seeff. The stunning images are the result of several photo sessions which Seeff conducted with the world’s most creative innovators and entertainers in… Read the full press release
easyJet, LANDMARK PASSENGER NUMBERS ON MALTA ROUTES
easyJet flies 1.5 million passengers to / from Malta 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airlines has today celebrated flying 1.5m passengers to and from Malta. The milestone highlights how easyJet has grown since taking over the routes from GB Airways in 2008. To support this growth we are extending services on the Malta… Read the full press release
The Ultimate Poolside Pura Vida Experience: New Private Luxury Cabanas at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Cabana guests enjoy Spa treatments, premium internet, private bar and other amenities as part of the experience Costa Rica – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Costa Rica is well known for its recreation and eco-adventures: zip lining, surfing, visiting volcanoes and more. Yet even the most adventurous travellers want to spend some of their vacation time just… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company Conducts Coordination Meeting for Airport Emergency Exercise
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company hosted in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior last week an organizational meeting in preparation for a full scale emergency exercise at Bahrain International Airport, which will be held on the 4th of December in order to test the efficiency of the emergency preparations in the airport. The… Read the full press release
After the strike, that produced millions of dollars loss, Aerolineas normalized its operations
Buenos Aires, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral have normalized their operations after the strike led by the dissident CGT and CTA, which joined the aeronautical unions (APTA) aeronautical technical staff association, Superior aeronautical personnel Union (UPSA) and Airline Association pilots (APLA), which was carried normally on schedule as programmed for the day. At the… Read the full press release
Kilfenora Céilí Band to headline free Music Celebration at Shannon Airport
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The festive season will get a rousing lift-off in the Mid-West as Shannon Airport hosts a Music Celebration on Friday, 7th December in the airport’s Departures Terminal. The internationally acclaimed Kilfenora Céilí Band from North Clare will headline the free event which will feature the best of music and comedy talent from… Read the full press release
Air France, Caviar on board for the holiday season
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the Christmas and New Year holiday season, Air France will be offering its customers traveling in the La Première cabin exceptional dishes to make their flight a deliciously refined experience. From December to January, on flights departing from Paris, customers will be able to enjoy an exceptional appetizer: an individual “egg” of Caviar Alverta… Read the full press release
EASYJET TO LAUNCH FIRST EVER SCHEDULED MANCHESTER – MOSCOW FLIGHTS
An additional aircraft to be based at Manchester taking the total to eight Plan will create around 80 direct and 250 indirect jobs in the region taking total of new jobs for next year to 160 Three new routes to launch to Moscow, Prague and Thessaloniki 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has… Read the full press release
Dorchester Collection’s UK properties win at Hotel Cateys 2012
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Friday 16 November 2012, Dorchester Collection’s regional Human Resources team, who manage talent at Dorchester Collection’s three hotels in the UK – The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London and Coworth Park in Berkshire – were awarded ‘Human Resources Team of the Year’ at this year’s Hotel Cateys. Lesley Skelt,… Read the full press release