Hobbits, Dwarves and Wizards will take flight as Air New Zealand launches its latest on board safety video, ‘An Unexpected Briefing,’ today 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The safety video is inspired by the upcoming fantasy adventure The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), which is the first in a trilogy of… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Launches Luxury Packages
Hong Kong, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, located in the city’s prestigious Buckhead neighborhood, is offering an array of exciting luxury packages for guests looking for weekend breaks, shopping perks and a romantic celebration. Shop and Play The Shop and Play package combines luxurious accommodation and shopping perks at the nearby Neiman Marcus… Read the full press release
AH&LA LAUNCHES MOBILE APP
Navigate the Fall Conference, IHMRS, BDNY Washington, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has released a mobile app for smartphones. The free app debuts in time for the annual AH&LA Fall Conference held with the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show, November 9-13, in New York City. The app will provide… Read the full press release
Iberia promociona los mejores vinos españoles entre sus clientes business
De noviembre a enero, la compañía ofrecerá en la clase Business de sus vuelos de largo radio, tintos de Rioja, Ribera del Duero y Navarra; y blancos de Rueda y las Rías Baixas Madrid, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia, de la mano de Todovino, el especialista en vinos españoles que gestiona su bodega, acaba de renovar la carta… Read the full press release
WESTJET LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE TO MANZANILLO
Inaugural flight departs today to the airline’s 80th city and seventh Mexican destination CALGARY, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — WestJet today launches non-stop seasonal service to its 80thdestination, Manzanillo, Mexico. The inaugural flight from Calgary to Manzanillo departs from Calgary International airport today at 10:05 a.m. MDT. WestJet will fly between Calgary and Manzanillo weekly on Fridays. Following… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson prepares to offer free Wi-Fi service by fall 2013
ATLANTA – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is taking steps toward offering free Wi-Fi access as early as fall 2013. The Airport is reducing the cost of Wi-Fi service and planning to upgrade its public wireless Internet system to accommodate an expected increase in use by tech-savvy passengers. Starting November 1, Hartsfield-Jackson will offer… Read the full press release
EASYJET LAUNCHES TWO NEW ROUTES FROM LONDON LUTON AIRPORT
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and biggest operator at London Luton Airport, has today announced expansion plans which will see the airline begin flying to the popular Greek resort of Mykonos and the historic Sardinian resort of Olbia, from Summer 2013. easyJet will fly to the Greek resort of Mykonos twice a… Read the full press release
Skis for free from London City
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winter sports fans can take their skis for free with British Airways when jetting out to five top snow destinations from London City Airport. And if skiing’s not your thing you can substitute skis for a snowboard or even an extra piece of luggage to carry your winter woollies. Customers booking one-way… Read the full press release
Follow The Dorchester Behind-The-Scenes At A Major Event
Follow event operations manager Joe Flattery behind-the-scenes through the preparations for a world class event staged in The Ballroom at The Dorchester 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — For more than eighty years The Dorchester has been at the heart of London’s most dazzling high profile events from state banquets, weddings, social and fashion events, to some of… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s Bristol Warsaw route takes to the skies
Fly from £9.99 on over 1,000 routes in November and December 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair celebrated its first flight from Bristol to Warsaw Modlin on Tuesday 30 October. Ryanair is giving passengers in the South West and Wales the chance to visit Warsaw from just £9.99 for travel on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Turns One!
Baltimore inner harbor hotel reflects on successful first year and celebrates with series of special events and offers in The Spa, Wit & Wisdom, PABU and LAMILL Baltimore, U.S.A. – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — “You say it’s your birthday. It’s my birthday too – yeah! You say it’s your birthday, we’re gonna have a good time.” ~ The Beatles…. Read the full press release
WESTJET ENCORE HEADQUARTERS ANNOUNCED
Regional carrier’s head office will be in Calgary CALGARY, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — WestJet today announced that Calgary will be home to WestJet Encore’s headquarters. The decision was made after a thorough review of various airports and a variety of factors. With consideration to the operational needs of WestJet Encore during its initial launch phase and… Read the full press release
Inaugural Flight Takes Off From London City Airport to Munster-Osnabruck
European airline CityJet has launched its first route into Germany from London City Airport [LCY] 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The inaugural flight departed from LCY to Münster-Osnabrück on Monday [29 October]. The new service will offer daily flights to the northern city of Münster, which is the sustainable energy and green capital of Germany and neighbour to the… Read the full press release
KCI Airport Passenger Traffic Down 10.2 Percent in September
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 755,073 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in September, which represents a decrease of 10.2 percent from September 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 10.4 percent, with a total of 377,984 during September. For the… Read the full press release
Lorena Garcia Tapas Bar opens at Hartsfield-Jackson
Celebrity chef’s culinary creations available in international terminal ATLANTA – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelers through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport now have the opportunity to sample the unique work of renowned celebrity chef Lorena Garcia, whose cuisine has been featured on “Top Chef All-Stars” and “The Biggest Loser.” Airport officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to… Read the full press release
Christchurch Airport: EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT COMING BY AIR
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline has just announced it is gifting 1500 free one-way airfares to encourage Christmas shopping in Christchurch, or help Christchurch people take a break. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult describes the gesture as a fine example of Christmas spirit. “Air New Zealand is bringing Christmas to Christchurch early and I’m… Read the full press release
EASYJET MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE – THE AIRLINE’S 100TH ROUTE LAUNCHES AT LONDON GATWICK
Moscow bolsters business schedule from the London airport Summer 2013 flights on sale with four new destinations 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, announced today that it will reach the landmark of flying more than 100 routes from London Gatwick Airport. The airline also revealed last week that it has been successfully awarded… Read the full press release
Gatwick welcomes the launch of the Airports Commission
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick welcomes the launch of the Airports Commission Stewart Wingate, Gatwick Airport’s Chief Executive said: “We welcome today’s launch of the Airports Commission. The detailed work and analysis on how to maintain the UK’s status as an international aviation hub can now really begin. “At Gatwick we have already announced that we… Read the full press release
Coworth Park Appoints Food And Beverage Manager
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dorchester Collection’s 70 room luxury country house hotel and spa, Coworth Park, has today announced the appointment of Andrew Dreverman as food and beverage manager, effective immediately. In his new role at Coworth Park, Dreverman will oversee all food and beverage outlets on the estate with responsibility for two restaurants and bars,… Read the full press release
Skis for free on Zurich flights from Bristol Airport
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helvetic Airways has confirmed the continuation of its ‘skis go free’ offer on flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich this winter. The three times a week service launched in December 2011, and proved popular with winter sports enthusiasts en route to resorts such as Klosters, Grindelwald and Wengen. Flights operate on Sunday,… Read the full press release
EDGE Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver Introduces New Menu Plus November Events
From “Soccer Saturdays” to a fashion luncheon and Denver Arts Week dinner, EDGE has a fun-filled November Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — EDGE Restaurant & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Denver is welcoming the fall season with several new additions to both its lunch and dinner menus. The new additions reflect the change in season, and many of… Read the full press release
Christchurch International Airport:AIRPORT STAFF ARE JUST PLANE HAPPY AT WORK
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) last night won the award for the New Zealand medium to large company which has most improved its staff engagement, as part of the 13th Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey. CIAL chief executive Jim Boult is delighted his staff are as happy to come to work as he… Read the full press release
Invitation to fund-raise with carol singing at Shannon this Christmas
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has this week issued an open invitation for organisations to apply for one of five carol-singing fundraising slots at the airport terminal during the run-in to Christmas. In its third successive year, the Shannon Airport Christmas Carol sessions will run from Tuesday, December 18th through to Saturday, December 22nd. Organisations… Read the full press release
1 MILLION FANS ON THE AIR FRANCE FACEBOOK PAGE ALREADY!
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France has recently registered over one million fans on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/airfrance). Present on the world’s largest social media network since July 2010, Air France interacts daily with its fans and feeds its wall with posts, videos and photos of its products and services and competitions on more than 50… Read the full press release
EASYJET LAUNCHES TEN NEW ROUTES INTO ITS SPRING SUMMER 2013 SCHEDULE
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced today that it will be introducing ten new routes from Summer 2013 across the four London airports it operates from – London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted and London Southend. The Russian capital Moscow, Greek city Kalamata, along with the Greek island of Mykonos and… Read the full press release
Sir Peter Blake unveils permanent art installation at London’s Gatwick Airport to give a unique, British welcome to passengers
Gatwick commissioned Sir Peter Blake to create a walk-through gallery of London-inspired artwork that offers a warm welcome to the capital and reminds people of what is great about Britain Initiative in response to passenger feedback and insights from the Airport Passenger Panel declaring that UK airports need more ‘life and soul’ and instil a… Read the full press release
Christophe Hilty New Hotel Manager For 45 Park Lane
London, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dorchester Collection today announced the appointment of Christophe Hilty as hotel manager for its contemporary Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, effective from January 2013. Reporting to Roland Fasel, general manager of The Dorchester and regional director UK, Christophe joins from his most recent position as director of hotel operations at One… Read the full press release
WTTC: Travel & Tourism still robust despite uncertain global economic picture
Growth in the global Travel & Tourism industry in 2012 will be broadly in line with expectations set at the beginning of the year 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an update of forecasts made at the beginning of the year, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts growth for the Travel & Tourism globally of… Read the full press release
Toyota Prius glides in at Bristol Airport
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport taxi service Checker Cars has added four Toyota Prius to its fleet of cars operating out of Bristol Airport. The move supports its strategy to lower vehicle emissions at all the sites where it operates. The Prius is a full hybrid, and can be powered solely by its electric motor at… Read the full press release
“deca” the Halls, Walls and More This Season at deca RESTAURANT + BAR at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel
deca RESTAURANT + BAR celebrates the season with festive events and offers Chicago (The Ritz-Carlton), U.S.A. – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) and deca RESTAURANT + BAR are putting on their holiday best with special dining offers and events. From Teddy Bear and Storytelling Teas in deca RESTAURANT to “deca” the Walls in deca… Read the full press release