Daily Archives: November 29, 2012

For 12 Days Only, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Offers the 12/12/12 Package to Mark This Rare Date with a Unique Experience

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Guests can also enter to win an additional stay on Facebook Singapore – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located steps away from the Orchard Road light-up and myriad lifestyle, retail and dining establishments teeming with the festive season’s offerings, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore provides a welcome retreat for residents on staycation and visitors on vacation. Starting December 12, 2012 for… Read the full press release

Klaus Froese becomes new Managing Director of Tyrolean

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2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Klaus Froese (49), currently the managing director of Lufthansa CityLine, is to become the new managing director of Tyrolean Airways from 1 February 2013. The flight operations of the Austrian Airlines Group have been bundled in Tyrolean Airways since 1 July 2012. Jaan Albrecht, CEO Austrian Airlines, said the following: “I am… Read the full press release

Rafael Sánchez-Lozano, consejero delegado de Iberia, en los medios de comunicación españoles

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Rafael Sánchez-Lozano, consejero delegado de Iberia, en los medios de comunicación españoles

Hoy han salido publicadas entrevistas del CEO de Iberia en El Economista y El Mundo, y anoche se emitió una entrevista en TVE 24 horas Madrid, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — El consejero delegado de Iberia, Rafael Sánchez-Lozano, ha concedido varias entrevistas a diversos medios de comunicación españoles. En todos ellos, lanza el mensaje de que solo el… Read the full press release

Travelport’s e-volve Summit explores the future of MEA travel industry

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First event of its kind gathers over 100 decision-makers from 17 countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future direction of the travel industry in the Middle East and Africa was subject to extensive discussions by more than 100 industry experts from 17 countries at a Travelport-organised summit this month. The latest Travelport e-volve… Read the full press release

Der letzte Schliff für das Hilton Berlin: Neuer Empfangsbereich als krönender Abschluss von Umbau und Modernisierung

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BERLIN – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rezeption und Empfangsbereich im Hilton Berlin wurden in den letzten Monaten einem umfassenden Facelift unterzogen. Auch der Ballsaal erhielt nun den letzten Schliff. Diese Neuerungen krönen die umfassenden Renovierungs- und Modernisierungsarbeiten mit denen sich das Haus am Gendarmenmarkt im Jahre 2010 wieder an der Berliner Hotelspitze etablierte. Das Investitionsvolumen für… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces 2 New Strasbourg Routes

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2 ROUTES & 70,000 P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 28TH FRENCH AIRPORT 100,000 SEATS FROM JUST €12 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (28 Nov) announced it will launch 2 new routes at Strasbourg to/from London Stansted and Porto in March 2013 which will deliver over 70,000 passengers p.a. and sustain over 70… Read the full press release

ANOTHER PROUD FIRST IN THE VIRTUOSO NETWORK

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2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — &Beyond is pleased to announce that &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge now joins the ranks as Virtuoso’s first property in Namibia.  In addition,&Beyond is the newly appointed Virtuoso onsite for Bhutan, offering insightful travel planning for discerning guests in South East Asia. &Beyond is already a proud member of the Virtuoso Travel Network’s Hotels and Resorts Programme, an… Read the full press release

Thomas the Tank Engine Returns to the Boardwalk

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Thomas the Tank Engine Returns to the Boardwalk

Holiday Out with Thomas Starts December 8 SANTA CRUZ, CA – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roaring Camp Railroads and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced the return of Thomas the Tank Engine for a special holiday event – Holiday Out With Thomas.  The popular storybook engine, chugs into the Boardwalk on December 8, 2012. The Holiday Out… Read the full press release

The French Take 30 Days Off, Americans Take 10: Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Stark Differences in National Attitudes Towards Vacation

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Japanese, Koreans, Americans and Mexicans take fewest vacation days; French, Spanish, German and Brazilian workers take most BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today released the results of the 2012 Vacation Deprivation® study, an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. The 2012 study was conducted online by Harris… Read the full press release

Celebrate the Holidays at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver With a Bounty of Festive Experiences

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YEW restaurant + bar

Family packages, holiday dinners, shopping ideas and more 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The festive season is one of the most joyful times to be atFour Seasons Hotel Vancouver and YEW restaurant + bar Stollen – Rethink Fruitcake Legendary baker and Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver alumni Gerhart Weitzel steps out of retirement to join Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen to bake nearly… Read the full press release

THE SEBASTIAN – VAIL TRANSFORMS SIGNATURE RESTAURANT CONCEPT WITH OPENING OF ‘LEONORA’

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Leonora to Offer Alpine-Inspired Bistro Fare, Tapas and an Exquisite Wine Bar at Vail’s Newest Boutique Hotel and Residences CARBONDALE, COLO. 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Timbers Resorts, developer and operator of private boutique resorts, hotels and residence clubs, unveils Leonora, the refreshed signature restaurant concept at The Sebastian – Vail, the newest property in Vail, Colo. Just as… Read the full press release

Time To Reflect At Mandarin Oriental

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HONG KONG, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spas at Mandarin Oriental are offering a nurturing and relaxing body treatment for the New Year that comes with an added bonus. The 80 minute Time to Reflect treatment is one of Mandarin Oriental’s Signature Therapies and consists of a relaxing, hands-on body massage that combines the powerful effects of oriental… Read the full press release

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Re-Launches its mileage program with more banks and credit cards

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Aerolíneas Argentinas, Re-Launches its mileage program with more banks and credit cards

Buenos Aires, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolíneas Argentinas re-launches its AR Plus program by associating itself with new banks and allowing passengers to have more facilities to earn miles and get more and better benefits. New agreements with Marco Group, Hipotecario, Nacion, Provincia, Credicoop, American Express card, and the renewal with Galicia Bank, to earn miles when… Read the full press release

BAGHVAN JUNGLE LODGE VOTED INDIA’S LEADING WILDLIFE RESORT

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2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Baghvan Jungle Lodge has been voted India’s leading wildlife resort in the prestigious 2012 World Travel Awards.  These awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and are voted for by members of the travel trade, as well as guests. “We are proud of… Read the full press release

Iberia firma un acuerdo de mantenimiento con Rwandair

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Iberia firma un acuerdo de mantenimiento con Rwandair

Se trata de un contrato por el que Iberia realizará el mantenimiento de componentes a dos aviones del modelo CRJ900. El nuevo acuerdo tiene una duración de tres años Madrid, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia y Rwandair han firmado un contrato integral para el mantenimiento de componentes de dos nuevos aviones de la flota CRJ900 con los que cuenta la… Read the full press release

WILDERNESS SAFARIS LAUNCHES NEW LOOK WEBSITE

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WILDERNESS SAFARIS LAUNCHES NEW LOOK WEBSITE

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —The new site takes advantage of our superb imagery from some of Africa’s premier wildlife and wilderness areas portraying the incredible range of wildlife diversity of our areas and extended choice of safari activities. The effect has been to bring this all together to create a more experiential feel for the user…. Read the full press release

EUROCONTROL, Efficiency efforts by airports yielding significant results for airlines and passengers

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Amsterdam, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the entire aviation sector is facing patchy air traffic growth in the short term, significant financing challenges and a growing focus on emissions, the themes of efficiency and performance have become key for Europe’s airports.In 2008, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE and EUROCONTROL the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, launched a… Read the full press release

KCI Airport Passenger Traffic Down 6.7 Percent in October

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The City of Kansas City, Mo., 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 836,286 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in October, which represents a decrease of 6.7 percent from October 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 7.4 percent, with a total of 418,071 during October. For the… Read the full press release

Enterprise, National, Alamo Brands Offer Most Competitive Gas Prices and Refuelling Fees (Canada)

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Refuelling Charges Transparent, Easy to Compute and More Economical Than Competitors TORONTO – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the arrival of summer and a busy travel season kicking into gear, many travellers may be shocked at the cost of refuelling at some airport car-rental return counters if they return their vehicle with less than a full… Read the full press release

Sorrento è Ancora Più Vicina Per I Tuoi Meeting all’Hilton Sorrento Palace

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Dal 1 dicembre 2012, chi sceglie Sorrento per eventi aziendali, potrà usufruire di una grande promozione. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Bellissima promozione dell’Hotel SORRENTO, Italy – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dal 1 dicembre 2012, chi sceglie Sorrento per eventi aziendali, potrà usufruire di una grande promozione. L’Hilton Sorrento Palace, il centro congressi più grande dell’Italia meridionale, affacciato sul Golfo di Napoli e il Vesuvio, lancia l’offerta Sorrento è ancora più vicina dedicata a tutti i clienti… Read the full press release

JAPANESE TOURISTS SIGNAL SUMMER IN CHRISTCHURCH

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2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The scheduled seasonal flights from Japan arrive here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and come direct from Narita in Tokyo. Jim Boult, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport, says the services have always been popular with Japanese visitors, who know exactly what they want to see here. “Like most international travellers, Japanese visitors come… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport scoops CAPA Airport Marketing Award

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2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard on the heels of its success at Routes Europe, Budapest Airport has once more been acclaimed for its marketing prowess with the accolade of the 2012 Airport Marketing Award for Excellence (for airports handling between 5-15 million passengers) from CAPA – Centre for Aviation. CAPA, a leadingglobal provider of independent aviation… Read the full press release

AIR FRANCE, LEADER IN JAPAN

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2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France intends to increase services to Tokyo by introducing a new daily flight operated with its own aircraft and crew to the downtown airport of Tokyo-Haneda as from summer 2014*. Near the city centre, this new destination will make connections easier to other domestic airports in Japan with many domestic services… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season

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Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season

Renowned marine life artist’s work to benefit the Wyland Foundation and Lanai Cancer Fund Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, good tidings at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay will run from the depths of the oceans into the hearts of the Lanai community. In the spirit of giving, Four… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Rose Festival Sign New Three Year Deal

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PORTLAND, Ore.- 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has signed a new three-year sponsorship agreement with the Portland Rose Festival as its “Official Airline” and exclusive presenting sponsor of the Grand Floral Parade Telecast. The sponsorship highlights the airline’s commitment to the greater Portland community and their expanded air service from Portland International Airport. Alaska’s sponsorship… Read the full press release

SHENZHEN AIRLINES JOINS STAR ALLIANCE

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Alliance Expands in China SHENZHEN, China – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shenzhen Airlines today became the latest carrier to join the Star Alliance network. At a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Mark Schwab, CEO Star Alliance, welcomed the airline into the family on behalf on the Alliance’s Chief Executive Board (CEB). “Shenzhen Airlines is… Read the full press release

Coolidge Open House Celebrates Traditions of the Season with Author Gesine Bullock-Prado

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PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt.  – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Coolidge Holiday Open House welcomes you to return to a simpler time on Sunday, Dec. 9. An annual tradition, museums and exhibits at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will be open free of charge, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A highlight on this day’s hearty… Read the full press release

Average Travel Management Salary Up 3.4% Over 2011

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Alexandria, Va. –  2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The average salary for travel buyers has increased by 3.4% in the past year, according to new research being released today from the GBTA Foundation’s 2012 Travel Management Compensation and Benefits Survey. Sixty-three percent of travel buyers are satisfied with their overall compensation and benefits. These findings are based… Read the full press release

Take-Off for Hampton by Hilton as London Luton Airport Hotel Opens

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Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 hotels, today announced the official opening of its latest property, the 188-room Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport. Credit: Hampton Hotels.

Unique Value Offering for Passengers at Thriving London Terminal MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 hotels, today announced the official opening of its latest property, the 188-room Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport. The hotel is perfectly located for the convenience of air travelers, just under a… Read the full press release

Reorganisation at Swissport International

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Zurich, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading aviation services group, has strengthened its top management structure in order to enhance performance and service quality and build upon its strategy of pursuing profitable growth. With effect from 1st January 2013, Joe Phelan will become responsible for Ground Handling and Cargo in North America (USA… Read the full press release