AIRPORT STAFF IDENTIFIES RECOMMENDED LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY ALTERNATIVE

Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) was presented today with staff-recommended alternatives, based on the ongoing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) Report and the Draft SPAS Environmental Impact Report (EIR).  The SPAS identifies potential amendments to the LAX Specific Plan for the… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Signs 5-year deal with Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Wizz Air's Nora Bartha with Matthew Thomas, Commercial Director for Peel Airports giving ‘High 5's' at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline connecting Western and Eastern Europe has today signed a five-year agreement with Liverpool John Lennon Airport which will see the continuation of Wizz Air’s established Liverpool route network for the next five years. The use of cost and time efficient airports is crucial to Wizz… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Collaborates with Mercedes Benz in China to Offer Exclusive Benefits to Ritz-Carlton Rewards Members

Hong Kong, China,2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced its collaboration with luxury automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz in China to offer exclusive benefits to members of Ritz-Carlton’s frequent stay program – The Ritz-Carlton Rewards. The collaboration will give Ritz-Carlton Rewards members access to exclusive Mercedes-Benz benefits and will enhance the relationship the brand… Read the full press release

Shannon welcome for Airport separation announcement

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chairman of the Aviation Business Development Task Force, Rose Hynes has welcomed the announcement today of the government decision to separate Shannon Airport from the DAA by year end. The announcement was made as details of the plan for the new entity were unveiled.   The five year plan is based around… Read the full press release

Heathrow joins forces with noise campaign group on noise respite trial

Flight paths during the trial

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow, in partnership with HACAN, NATS and British Airways, has launched a new trial to test whether creating ‘noise relief zones’ for communities under the flight path could ease disturbance for residents. On average, around seventeen flights arrive at Heathrow each morning between 04.30 and 06.00. As air traffic controllers route these… Read the full press release

Wine and Dine at CottoCrudo Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Prague This Winter

CottoCrudo Restaurant

Value-added Winter Dining Delight room package with three course dinner or lunch in modern Italian CottoCrudo Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For this winter season, Four Seasons Hotel Prague has created a value–added Winter Dining Delight package, available from December 1, 2012 till March 31, 2013.* The package includes accommodations in newly remodeled rooms or suites, American breakfast, three course… Read the full press release

AIR FRANCE, KLM, DELTA AND ALITALIA LAUNCH AGENTCONNECT.BIZ, A WEBSITE DEDICATED TO TRAVEL AGENTS

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France, KLM, Alitalia and Delta are launching today “AgentConnect.biz”, the new joint website dedicated to travel agents. This website provides them with the necessary tools and information to meet customer requirements, 24/7. Originally launched in 8 countries in Northern Europe, (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Denmark, Sweden), AgentConnect.biz replaces afkl.biz… Read the full press release

Academy awards arrive in London at 45 Park Lane

Academy awards arrive in London at 45 Park Lane

45 Park Lane celebrates the 85th Academy Awards with a special award season menu 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in Dorchester Collection’s latest London property, celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at 45 Park Lane will be offering diners the chance to celebrate the 85th Academy Awards in true Hollywood style. A special menu will be created… Read the full press release

140% more seats on Bristol service

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blue Islands are responding to the overwhelming passenger demand on the Bristol service and will be significantly increasing the capacity on the route. The remarkable success of the Bristol service, launched 18 months ago, means more seats are required to meet the increased demand. Capacity will increase by 140% in February 2013… Read the full press release

BONNES VACANCES: EUROSTAR TRIALS NEW DIRECT SPRING SERVICE TO LYON & PROVENCE

Tickets for new service as well as for the existing summer service to Avignonon sale from 11 December 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe is launching a new direct service from London and Avignon to three popular holiday destinations in the South of France – Lyon, Avignon… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. Announces First Hotel in Kazakhstan with the Development of The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

Chevy Chase, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced the expansion of its luxury hotel portfolio in the CIS with the development of the first hotel in Kazakhstan. The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty is owned by a subsidiary of Capital Partners L.L.C. The 145 room hotel is located in the 37 storey Esentai Tower… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Increase Flight Schedule For Traveling College Sports Fans

Airlines Add Extra Flights from Chicago Midway and Birmingham to South Florida for Bowl Game DALLAS – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is making the right call for college sports fans planning to travel to Miami for the Bowl Game on Jan. 7, 2013. Today the airline introduced additional flights to accommodate Customers traveling… Read the full press release

A New Chapter For Hilton Surfers Paradise

Hilton Surfers Paradise has officially appointed Chris Partridge to the role of general manager following the announced departure of the hotel’s founding general manager, David Kelly. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hotel Announces New General Manager As David Kelly Departs For China SURFERS PARADISE, QLD, Australia – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Surfers Paradise has officially appointed Chris Partridge to the role of general manager following the announced departure of the hotel’s founding general manager, David Kelly. David will depart the hotel bound for Beijing where he… Read the full press release

IATA, FABs Need to Deliver Results

Brussels – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission, EU member states and Europe’s Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to ensure that Functional Airspace Blocks (FABs) are delivering real results. The call came on the deadline date for European states to set up agreements grouping Europe’s 27 ANSPs… Read the full press release

JAL Starts First Scheduled Nonstop Flight between San Diego and Asia Today

JAL Starts First Scheduled Nonstop Flight between San Diego and Asia Today

SAN DIEGO, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) celebrated the opening of its seventh gateway in North America with the first ever scheduled nonstop flight between San Diego and Asia today. Flight JL066 -departed Tokyo (Narita) today carrying a full load of passengers on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It landed in San Diego International Airport… Read the full press release

Four Holiday Events at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle on Everyone’s List (Including Santa)

Delicious chocolate temptations on A Chocolate Holiday Buffet

From a children’s book themed chocolate buffet to an Ibiza-inspired New Year’s Eve party, add these annual festive events to your downtown Seattle holiday traditions Seattle, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are in full swing and at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle and ART Restaurant these four events are a must when considering how to spend the holidays: A… Read the full press release

Ryanair To Grow 400,000 Pax & 400 Jobs In Scotland In 2013

6 NEW ROUTES, 1.8M PASSENGERS (1,800 JOBS) AT EDINBURGH 2 NEW ROUTES, 1.4M PASSENGERS (1,400 JOBS) AT PRESTWICK 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (4 Dec) announced significant summer 2013 growth in Scotland, with 38 routes (6 new) at Edinburgh and 27 routes (2 new) at Glasgow Prestwick, which will deliver… Read the full press release

Mitt Romney Rejoins Marriott International Board

Mitt Romney Rejoins Marriott International Board

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — W. Mitt Romney has rejoined the board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), the company said.  Gov. Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee for U.S. president, begins his board term today. J.W. Marriott, Jr., the company’s executive chairman, said, “We are delighted that Gov. Romney has agreed to rejoin our board,… Read the full press release

QATAR AIRWAYS TO SERVE SIXTH GATEWAY IN CHINA

Qatar Airways Airbus A330 To Serve Chengdu

Airline Announces Thrice-Weekly Flights To Chengdu In Sichuan Province China Frequency Rises To 41 Services A Week With New Route From Doha Doha, QATAR – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Chengdu – its sixth gateway in the People’s Republic of China, beginning March 19 next year. The… Read the full press release

Hilton Brisbane Sponsors Flagship Exhibition, The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial Of Contemporary Art (APT7)

Hilton Brisbane continues to solidify its place in Brisbane’s vibrant cultural landscape, partnering with the Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery of Modern Art for the flagship exhibition, The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial (APT) of Contemporary Art. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Hilton Brisbane Continues To Support Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery Of Modern Art With Fourth Successive Partnership BRISBANE, Australia – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Brisbane continues to solidify its place in Brisbane’s vibrant cultural landscape, partnering with the Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery of Modern Art for the flagship exhibition, The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial… Read the full press release

AirTran Airways Launches Fare Sale To Kick Off The New Year

Airline Offers Sale Fares as Low as $69 One-Way to Destinations Nationwide DALLAS – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), today announced a fare sale offering Customers low air fares to kick off the New Year.  Customers can book fares to destinations nationwide (see Fare Rules below) with fares… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific statement on union threat to disrupt public’s travel plans over Christmas and New Year

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today stressed that the discussion with the Flight Attendants Union (FAU) on year-end arrangements has concluded. The company trusts that the 2% salary increment for 2013 and the discretionary 13th month payment for 2012 is a fair, reasonable and competitive offer in view of the extreme challenges the airline… Read the full press release