Holiday Inn Express® Mill Valley San Francisco Area Opens Following $1 Million Conversion

New Hotel Includes Redesigned Guestrooms and Remodeled Public Spaces ATLANTA, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area. The hotel, formerly the Larkspur Mill Valley Hotel, an independent brand, recently went through a… Read the full press release

Improved service for NIKI and airberlin passengers – Check-in 1 opens at Vienna International Airport

On 9 January the newly modernised Check-in 1 opened for business at Vienna International Airport where it will serve NIKI and airberlin passengers.  2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone flying with NIKI and airberlin will be treated to an even better travel experience at the newly renovated Check-in 1 at Vienna International Airport from now on: covering around… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES FLIGHT CREW TRAINING CENTRE IN BUDAPEST

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will open a new crew training centre in Budapest in March 2013. The Wizz Air training centre will feature a modern A320 full flight simulator, aircraft cabin mock up facilities and a fire fighting trainer, representing an… Read the full press release

AEROFLOT TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER AND 11 MONTHS OF 2012

Moscow, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for November and 11 months of 2012. In November 2012 passenger traffic increased by 19.7% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,413.0 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 29.2% (+194.0 ths passengers) reaching 858.8 ths passengers. The number of… Read the full press release

Silicon Valley’s Airport Welcomes All Nippon Airways and New Nonstop Service to Tokyo

First Scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner Service in San Francisco Bay Area SAN JOSE, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dream of All Nippon Airways (ANA) offering nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo became reality today. After many years of discussions between ANA and a San José public-private… Read the full press release

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority bonds receive high ratings from major credit agencies

Ratings in from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s SAN DIEGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three major credit rating agencies have given high marks to bonds to be issued by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for continued funding of The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion program and a variety of programs in the Capital… Read the full press release

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SET TO VOTE ON LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS EL SEGUNDO DUNES AREA REHABILITATION PERMIT APPLICATION

Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The California Coastal Commission is scheduled to vote on Los Angeles World Airports‘ (LAWA’s) application for a permit to improve the visual appearance of and plant native vegetation in a portion of the former residential subdivision in the ecologically important El Segundo Dunes area west of Los Angeles… Read the full press release

Thai Airways selects Accelya’s REVERA® PRA the most comprehensive passenger revenue accounting platform for the airlines industry

REVERA® PRA to help Thai Airways streamline their passenger revenue accounting process Mumbai, India, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accelya Kale Solutions Limited, part of the Accelya Group – a leading solutions provider to the Airline and Travel industry, today announced that Thai Airways, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand has chosen Accelya Kale’s passenger… Read the full press release

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority: REORGANIZATION & EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 8 UNDER ALTERNATIVE SITE FRAMEWORK APPROVED

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has been the grantee of Foreign Trade Zone 8 since 1971, and has recently been approved for the reorganization and expansion of the zone under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF). The ASF takes the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) area from single buildings or parcels and overlays the FTZ over a… Read the full press release

JetBlue Announces Service to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Charleston, SC, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Charleston, SC – JetBlue will begin service to Charleston International Airport from New York’s JFK airport and Boston on February 28, 2013. This service will be the first time JetBlue has offered airline service in the State of South Carolina. JetBlue’s flights will be operated with its 100-seat Embraer… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport: record number of passengers since 2001 despite crisis

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: record number of passengers since 2001 despite crisis. Passengers Brussels Airport ended 2012 with nearly 19 million passengers – 18,971,332 to be precise. That represents an increase of 1 percent compared to 2011 and is a record since 2001. The number of passengers who board locally – otherwise known as… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Appoints Austin Watkins as Director of Marketing

Four Seasons veteran welcomed to the team in Singapore. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A seasoned marketing veteran who joinedFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 2003 at the former Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach, Austin Watkins is the newly appointed Director of Marketing at Four SeasonsHotel Singapore. Prior to his recent arrival in Singapore, Watkins was atFour Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, where… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta and Big Valley Jamboree create contest to bring country music to small Alberta communities

Small Town Saturday Night mobilizes rural Alberta to showcase local tourism experiences  2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alberta has partnered with Big Valley Jamboree for a second year to celebrate Alberta’s rural stories by offering them a chance to win a day-long country music celebration on April 27, 2013 in their home town through a contest… Read the full press release

Passenger numbers at Gatwick up by 0.2% in December

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 2,280,000 passengers flew through Gatwick in December – 5,600 more than the prior year December 2012 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Jan-12 Jan-11 Growth Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Total terminal passengers (000s) 2,280.4 2,274.8 0.2 34,211.2 33,652.3 1.7 Market Analysis: UK + Channel Islands 294.7 290.9… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Receives an Award for Pioneering the African Renaissance from the President

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has received an award from H.E Girma Wolde Giorgis, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, for being a pioneer of the bright future of the Africa Renaissance. Ethiopian CEO Tewolde Gebremariam received the award during a ceremony celebrating the 89th birthday and… Read the full press release

Pennsylvania Adds Exclusive Slinky® Component to Groundhog Day Foursquare Partnership

Unlocked Badge at Gobblers Knob Results in Toy Giveaway Harrisburg, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pennsylvania Tourism Office announced today the continuation of its partnership with location-based social media platform Foursquare for Groundhog Day 2013 with a custom badge available to Groundhog fans worldwide. New for 2013, Foursquare users who check in at Gobbler’s Knob will… Read the full press release

Sluggish 2012 Should Yield to Better 2013 for Business Travel

Projected Business Travel Spending Growth is Early Indicator of  Rising Business Confidence  Pent-up Demand Expected to Fuel Increasing Growth Rates as Year Progresses  International and Group Travel to Rebound Alexandria, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travel spending growth slowed through the tail end of 2012 as companies postponed critical investment decisions until after the U.S. presidential… Read the full press release

Fyra entre Bruxelles et Amsterdam de plus en plus à temps

Près de 3 Fyra sur 4 roulent suivant l’indicateur Le plan de récupération et d’amélioration de la SNCB et de NS Hispeed toujours très actif Le 9 décembre dernier, Fyra prenait du service entre Bruxelles et Amsterdam. Après ce premier mois, la SNCB et NS Hispeed font un premier bilan. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Après des… Read the full press release

The Grand Seafood Buffet Event is Back at Belcancao at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip

Serving the splendours of the sea in a tantalizing array of creative dishes. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blending exquisite Asian and international flavours with the freshest premium seafood including abalone and lobster, Executive Chef Klaus Kallweit and his talented culinary team are going to amaze diners’ taste buds at the Ocean Splendours Seafood Buffet event taking place at Belcanção until… Read the full press release

Extreme Ice Survey Exhibit at O’Hare Showcases Stunning Imagery of Glaciers

CHICAGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — An awe-inspiring new exhibit featuring a collection of 18 large-scale images of glaciers from the Extreme Ice Survey (EIS) project has arrived at O’Hare International Airport. “Ice: Portraits of Vanishing Glaciers”, located past security in Terminal 2, features the work of acclaimed photographer James Balog, whose Chasing Ice documentary made news earlier today when a song… Read the full press release

16-year-old Honolulu Student Wins ‘Paint-the-Plane’ Contest

HONOLULU, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines announced today that Aaron Nee, 16, of Honolulu is the winner of the “Spirit of the Islands” Paint-the-Plane contest. His artwork will adorn an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft honoring the unique culture of the Aloha State. As the grand prize winner, Nee will also receive a trip for… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Giving Away 20 Million Frequent Flyer Miles in New Orleans on Monday, January 14th

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  1,000 Area Residents to Receive Enough Miles for Award Ticket* (with taxes and fees from only $5 per award) WHO/WHAT: Spirit Airlines is celebrating its arrival in New Orleans in a big way and giving away 20 million frequent flyer bonus miles on Monday, January 14, 2013. 1,000 residents (18 years… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Announces New Service Between Chicago (Midway) And Both Dominican Republic & Jamaica Operated By AirTran Airways

DALLAS, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today began offering for sale new nonstop service between Chicago (Midway) and both Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The flights available for sale now at airtran.com will begin this spring, subject to governmental approvals, and will be operated by Southwest’s wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways. “These… Read the full press release