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
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Average Travel Management Salary Up 3.4% Over 2011
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
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
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
Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip Celebrates Christmas and New Year with Dazzling Dining Delights
Traditional and international favourites, plus a festive Afternoon Tea Macau, China – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — To brighten up the joyous season, Executive Chef Klaus Kallweit ofFour Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip and his talented culinary team will present various dining delights at the Hotel’s signature restaurants. For those who prefer a warm and cozy gathering, the European-style Windows Restaurant will be… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS FIRST BOEING 787 LONG HAUL FLIGHT STARTS DECEMBER 13 TO LONDON HEATHROW
Airline Becomes First Carrier To Offer Regular Scheduled 787 Flights To UK State-Of-The-Art Dreamliner To Operate Daily From Doha To European Gateway Doha, QATAR – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced December 13 as the launch date of its first long-haul Boeing 787 commercial service from Doha to London Heathrow. The 787 Dreamliner will… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Names Ron Calvin as Managing Director, Inflight Operations
SEATTLE — 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Ron Calvin to managing director of inflight operations, with responsibility for the carrier’s flight attendant bases in Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle. Calvin is a 26-year veteran at Alaska Airlines, having held positions of increasing responsibility in the Customer Service – Airports division. Most recently,… Read the full press release
Ryanair Introduces 2% Credit Card Fee To Comply With UK OFT Ruling
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (28 Nov) announced that in order to comply with the UK Office of Fair Trading’s recent ruling on credit card fees it will introduce an avoidable 2% credit card processing fee on all new credit card bookings made from 30 November, to cover credit card… Read the full press release
What’s New in San Antonio Family Fun
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s an exciting time for family fun in colorful, cultural, hip and historic San Antonio. Visiting the Alamo and strolling along the River Walk provide fond vacation memories of San Antonio. But new memory-makers are being created all the time. Here are just a few of the city’s recent and upcoming projects…. Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds Enactment of EU Emissions Scheme Prohibition
Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded President Barack Obama for signing into law a bill exempting U.S. airlines from the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme. The European Union Emission Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956) protects U.S. air carriers and passengers from the potential for an unprecedented tax levied… Read the full press release
Lufthansa, CARIBIC instrument container logs two million kilometres in the air
Lufthansa Group committed to climate research for close on 20 years 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The CARIBIC flying laboratory will have rounded the earth 50 times. Now it has returned from its 80th research trip on board the Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 ”Leverkusen“. Since December 2004, the mobile observatory has been underway once monthly in the service… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Launches “Plus Your Points” Promotion
Enterprise Plus Loyalty Program Members Can Earn Free Rental Days Faster with Double Points and Bonus Options ST. LOUIS, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today is launching its Plus Your Points promotion for all Enterprise Plus loyalty members. From now through Feb. 28, 2013, Enterprise Plus members who register for the promotion can earn double points on qualifying… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Completes more than 800 Volunteer Events during Inaugural Global Week of Service
Team Members served more than 660 local organizations in 401 cities across 51 countries MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the week of November 11-18, Hilton Worldwide celebrated its first annual Global Week of Service and furthered the company’s Vision to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” In just eight… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Announces Reservations Consolidation Into New Atlanta Call Center
AirTran Call Centers in Savannah and Carrollton, GA to Close in July 2013, Combining Jobs in Atlanta Call Center DALLAS – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that the airline is consolidating operations from three AirTran Reservations Call Centers into a single call center in Atlanta. The new Atlanta Customer Support & Services… Read the full press release
Singita Mara River Tented Camp Opens in the far Northern Serengeti
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singita Mara River Tented Camp has opened in the Lamai triangle, the northernmost tip of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It’s an iconic destination characterised by the sheer luxury of space created by seemingly endless game-rich savannah plains. The new camp with six guest tents – a contemporary take on the… Read the full press release
Benefit This Winter With Luxury Breaks At Mandarin Oriental Hotels Worldwide
Hong Kong, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether in search of an escape for culture, romance, epicurean delights or simply an exotic beach getaway: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Luxury Breaks provide an enticing excuse to escape the winter blues and book into one of the Group’s exceptional hotels. Stay two nights between 4 January to 4 April… Read the full press release
Expedia Mobile Takes Flight: New App Update Combines Simplicity of Mobile with Robust Flight and Hotel Booking Intelligence
200 Airlines, 140,000+ Hotel Properties Accessible Via Seamless, Simple Interface; Mobile-Only Hotel Deals Up To 60% Off BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Instant flight sorting of more than 200+ airlines. Beautiful, intuitive interface. More than 140 thousand hotel properties. Crisp, gorgeous destination imagery. Mobile-only deals of up to 60% off. Say hello to the new features… Read the full press release
AVIS UNVEILS ’13 VEHICLE LINE-UP; BMW, CADILLAC, INFINITI AND VOLVO
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that the new 2013 model-year vehicles have started rolling into Avis locations across the United States. “From compact vehicles to luxury sedans, SUVs and convertibles – we’ve got you covered,” said Tom Gartland, president, North America, Avis Budget Group. “Our 2013 fleet features a wide… Read the full press release
Third Night Free and Plan Ahead Savings at Chicago’s Two Four Seasons Hotels
Extend a holiday break with the Stay Longer – Third Night Free offer or plan ahead and save 20 percent at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (The Ritz-Carlton), U.S.A. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago’s two Four Seasons hotels offer savings this holiday season when staying three nights, or when planning ahead. Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release
Пассажиры S7 Airlines могут приобрести страховку при бронировании авиабилетов
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и компания «АльфаСтрахование» запустили совместный проект. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines при покупке авиабилета могут приобрести расширенный полис туристического страхования, предусмотрев любые непредвиденные ситуации во время своего путешествия. Оформление страховки возможно на одном из этапов бронирования электронного билета на сайте www.s7.ru. Система предлагает пассажиру приобрести страховой полис, отвечающий требованиями конкретной поездки. S7… Read the full press release
Announcing the Social Star of the Week Award at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Boston’s favourite Hotel is rewarding top Twitter fans with VIP Star Status Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing the Social Star of the Week Award at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Each week, one lucky follower of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Twitter (@FSBoston) will have the chance to be honoured with this VIP distinction – along with VIP privileges to boot…. Read the full press release
Cape Town International Airport Transport Impact Assessment Survey
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport appointed a consultant to conduct a transport impact assessment on Cape Town International Airport. The anticipated outcome of the study will be a detailed analysis that ensures that adequate access to the Airport does not become a limiting factor for the full development of… Read the full press release
FirstGroup’s Partnership with Save the Children Supports the Poorest Families in Greater Manchester
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s largest bus and rail operator, has donated £41,000 to deprived families in Manchester through Save the Children’s ‘Eat, Sleep, Learn, Play!’ (ESLP) initiative. The ESLP project supports children living in the most severe poverty by providing their families with household essentials. Grants are used to purchase items ranging from… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и Iberia открыли совместные рейсы на Тенерифе и в Малагу
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет о расширении код-шерингового соглашения с авиакомпанией Iberia, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов на популярные курорты Испании. В рамках подписанного соглашения пассажиры S7 Airlines получили возможность путешествовать из Москвы в Малагу и на остров Тенерифе с удобной стыковкой в аэропорту Мадрида. Авиакомпании выполняют 10 рейсов в… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide Ranked Number One in Hotels and Restaurants in Newsweek Magazine’s Annual Greenest Companies Survey
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second consecutive year, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is ranked number one among hotels and restaurants by Newsweek magazine in their annual Greenest Companies survey. The rankings evaluate the environmental performance of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. and… Read the full press release
Santa Picks Up the Tab for Christmas Night Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Special Santa Package offers complimentary stay on December 25 when booking December 23 and 24, 2012 Toronto, Canada – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Santa Claus has come to Yorkville this year bringing an elaborate program of fun and entertainment to Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Families looking to escape into the warmth of Four Seasons can receive their Gift from Santa, which includes:… Read the full press release
CTC waxes new winter campaign in China
Skiing, snowboarding, carnivals and urban shopping are just part of Canada’s dazzling panoply of experiences 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swoosh, swoosh! The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has pulled on its boots, tightened the bindings and let rip its latest winter campaign in China. Winter activities are an increasingly attractive option for Chinese travellers. The new campaign… Read the full press release
RCI® Joins Forces With Green Key Global for Second Annual RCI Green Awards
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The industry-first sustainability award will now include a streamlined third-party assessment through RCI Green Key Global alliance RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange, today announced the opening of the application period for the second annual RCI Green Awards, which recognize affiliated resorts for their environmentally-friendly business practices. This year,… Read the full press release
Top Russian consolidator signs new deal with Travelport
Aviacenter extends agreement with Travelport for a further three years Langley, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport and Aviacenter, one of Russia’s leading consolidators, have today announced a new contract extending their relationship until at least 2015. As part of the deal, Aviacenter will use both Galileo Web Services and Travelport SmartPoint App™ to deliver a leading service… Read the full press release
Agoda.com gives Asia Miles members even more chances to earn miles
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced a partnership with Asia Miles™, Asia’s leading travel reward program. In this partnership, Asia Miles will promote agoda’s hotel offering to its 4.5 million members worldwide who will earn air Asia Miles when booking hotels with… Read the full press release