Ryanair Announces 2 New Greek Airports From 2013

30,000 PAX & 30 JOBS AT KALAMATA & ZAKYNTHOS 100,000 SEATS FROM JUST £8 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (19 Dec) announced it will launch routes at two new Greek airports, Kalamata and Zakynthos, in 2013, which will deliver over 30,000 passengers p.a. and sustain over 30 “on-site” jobs* at… Read the full press release

CTC, Competitive intelligence: Canada’s tourism rivals set ambitious travel targets

CTC, Competitive intelligence: Canada’s tourism rivals set ambitious travel targets

Middle-earth takes to the skies while new campaigns Down Under look to attract nature lovers and young travellers 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the holiday season fast approaching, there is no let-up in the frenetic pace of the international tourism marketplace. No rest, either, for CTC News in gathering the last round-up of campaigns, promos and… Read the full press release

All parliament approvals and all conditions for the new 3.5 SEK billion credit facility are in place

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 19 November SAS announced that the Board had decided that the conditions for the implementation of 4Excellence NG exist as the condition to have all eight union agreements signed had been reached. The new revolving credit facility of SEK 3.5 billion was therefore only subject to parliamentary approval where required. These approvals… Read the full press release

Ethiopian and Tanzania Tourist Board Partner to Enhance Tourism Flow

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines and the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase tourist flow to Tanzania via Ethiopian Airlines. The agreement between Ethiopian and TTB is meant to increase and greatly enhance the tourism flow to both Tanzania and Ethiopia. The agreement entails Ethiopian support to Tanzanian… Read the full press release

GLOBAL TRAVELER NAMES SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS “AIRLINE OF THE YEAR”

SAA Also Wins “Best Airline to Africa” and “Best Business Class White Wine” Johannesburg, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) has won Global Traveler’s highest honor, being named “Airline of the Year” by the venerable publication for global business travelers and fans of luxury travel.  SAA received the award at its annual awards gala… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains urges customers to book seats as holiday trains fill up

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains has seen exceptionally high bookings for services over the Christmas period and is urging customers to ensure they have reserved seats. Around 100 Virgin Trains’ services are already fully booked or almost full. Seat reservations can be made free of charge. Some seats are always made available for ‘walk up’ customers,… Read the full press release

A Unique Celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Piri Reis Map at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

The Old City seen from the roof terrace at Four Seasons

Historic cartographer inspires ceramics exhibition December 22-31, 2012 Istanbul at Sultanahmet, Turkey – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set in the historical peninsula, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet continues to focus on Ottoman art and support local artists as well as craftsmen with various cultural activities. In the honour of UNESCO’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Piri… Read the full press release

Massport, Flight Information for Silver Line Passengers at South Station

Flight Information Available for Silver Line Passengers at South Station Massport and the MBTA Present Customer Service Gift in Time for Holiday Travel BOSTON – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time for the holidays, Massport and the MBTA unwrapped a customer service initiative that will improve the experience for airline passengers heading out of town…. Read the full press release

HAUREL AND LARDY ENTERTAIN EASTERN AIRWAYS PASSENGERS

HAUREL AND LARDY ENTERTAIN EASTERN AIRWAYS PASSENGERS

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eastern Airways passengers at Aberdeen Airport were being treated to some slapstick 1920’s comedy, when hilarious double act, Haurel and Lardy, provided some alternative Christmas entertainment with their side-splitting routines. The duo, who have been together for more than 10 years and have performed for the Royal Family, are back at the… Read the full press release

GBTA Announces New Vice President for France

Paris, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the appointment of Ms Carole Poillerat to the role of Vice President for GBTA France. Ms Poillerat, who acts as Global Category Leader, Meetings & Events at AstraZeneca in Paris, will join Mr Yann Le… Read the full press release

Vacances de Noël: la SNCB modifie légèrement son offre

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Service de train adapté et tarif avantageux avec le ‘Christmas Deal’ Comme chaque année durant les vacances de Noël, la SNCB adapte légèrement son offre afin de mieux répondre aux souhaits et aux habitudes de ses clients. Ainsi, le service des trains tient compte du trafic domicile-école et du trafic domicile-travail plus… Read the full press release