Bangkok, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — After the great success of the 2012 “Together Festival” with LMFAO, Lil’ Jon and Afrojack last year, in 2013, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is once again supporting A.G. Production Bangkok’s leading house music promoter, Retox Session for the 2013 “Together Festival” this coming January 19, 2013 at BITEC International… Read the full press release
Leave winter blues behind and enjoy unique, family-pleasing adventures CHICAGO – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers whose idea of fun-filled family adventure includes elephant watching in Africa, desert trekking in Morocco, or cave tubing in Belize, the Preferred Family collection from Preferred Hotel Group presents exceptional alternatives for Spring Break. Using the interactive planning tool at PreferredFamily.com, busy parents can… Read the full press release
YANAIR BAGS FARO GOLFERS WITH ‘CLUBS FLY FREE’ PROMO BOOK BEFORE 31 JAN & SAVE €100 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from today (8 Jan) passengers who book a Jan, Feb or March golf break from Dublin to Faro, before midnight (24:00hrs) Thurs 31 Jan, can bring their golf… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported its year-end and December 2012 traffic results. A total of 17.7 million passengers travelled with Norwegian in 2012, an increase of 13 percent compared with the previous year. “I´m very pleased with the 2012 traffic figures. They illustrate that more and more passengers appreciate our product, including new,… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Arab Emirates – RAK Airways saw an impressive 2012 with a series of newsworthy stories which impacted passenger numbers for the airline. Says Mr. John Brayford, ‘Looking back on 2012, it has been a year of significant development for RAK Airways. In June, we introduced RAK Premier – a business class cabin… Read the full press release
Three Spa retreats start the year in style Marrakech, Morocco – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Marrakech offers luxury retreats to unwind, detox after the holidays and kick off the New Year fit and healthy. The Resort now offers three and five days retreats focused on mind, body and spirit, achieved through professional nutrition advice, holistic treatments at… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With Changi Airport Group) – Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers transiting in Singapore have more to look forward to with the enhancement of the recently introduced Changi Transit Programme. For a limited period from now until 30 June 2013, eligible customers will receive $40 worth of Changi Dollar Vouchers (CDVs) per ticket –… Read the full press release
Low-cost carrier begins operations to its ninth destination to the Kingdom’s Oasis City Dubai, UAE – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, has added another destination in Saudi Arabia to its network, with two flights a week to Ha’il. Flights to Ha’il, an oasis city in Nejd in the north west of the country,… Read the full press release
Introduces attractive inaugural fares for its second daily Delhi-Dubai flight MUMBAI, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways will mark the beginning of the New Year with the introduction of special fares (valid for a sale period of 5 days) on select routes to the Gulf. These special fares will go on sale effective today, January 7th… Read the full press release
SEDONA, Ariz. – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Voted one of the top U.S. destinations by users of TripAdvisor.com, Sedona has long-been revered as a spectacular getaway for rest and relaxation. Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, a luxury resort set amidst the spectacular beauty of Northern Arizona’s red rock country, offers guests a variety of travel packages… Read the full press release
Low-fare, nonstop service takes off to five new markets Introductory fares as low as $29 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will expand its low-fare service at Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), in Trenton, N.J., with the addition of five nonstop destinations launching in April. Frontier is the only airline providing… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and GOOD Worldwide, a leading community-driven platform, are announcing the Work and Play in L.A. GOOD Maker Challenge. It is an opportunity for a winning entrepreneur to learn from experts and transform a great idea into a viable business venture. Now… Read the full press release
Vuelos nacionales desde 39 euros por trayecto; Europa desde 59 y América desde 209 euros. Los viajes deben iniciarse entre el 20 de enero y el 20 de junio de 2013. Doble puntuación Iberia Plus si los billetes se adquieren en iberia.com. Madrid, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de lanzar al mercado un millón de plazas ajustando… Read the full press release
MAJOR CRIME DROPS 26.7 PERCENT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN 2012 Los Angeles, California – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of major crimes which are inclusive of all Part I Crimes reported at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) dropped 26.7 percent last year, and overall crime continues to decline as well, according to 2012… Read the full press release
New routes, new agreements, new airline and new CEO ahead in 2013 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vantage Airports UK, the company that owns Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA), today announced a change in leadership at JLA. Outgoing CEO, Craig Richmond, will leave the post on 1st March 2013 to take up a senior position within the… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today launches its New Economy Offer, a new fare offer available to 58 destinations on the short and medium-haul network. On sale today, for travel as from 6 February 2013, customers will have the choice between: – the all-inclusive Classic product, – the MiNi product, a simplified product which does not earn… Read the full press release
Atlanta, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, today announces details of a new global full content agreement with Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. The new multi-year agreement secures access to the airline’s full range of published fares and inventory for… Read the full press release
The Resort’s Most Commanding Tower is Luxuriously Refined HONOLULU – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has completed a seven-month, $25.5 million refurbishment project of its exclusive Ali’i Tower. The makeover included all 323 guest rooms, including new finishes and furnishings, new bathrooms and the reconfiguration of eight junior suites and four… Read the full press release
TOKYO, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will be introducing the award-winning Miyazaki beef in its inflight meals for First Class on international routes from Tokyo (Narita) to Europe and North America between January 9 and March 31, 2013, to commemorate the launch of JAL SKY SUITE 777 – the airline’s latest inflight products and… Read the full press release
Begin the New Year with sweet and savoury brunch dishes Seattle, U.S.A. – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Make brunch the highlight of the weekend with ART Restaurant’s new brunch menu at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, available from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and featuring market-fresh ingredients. Locals and out-of-town guests alike have five more reasons to venture downtown to enjoy a… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) will report fourth quarter and full year 2012 earnings results on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET). The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2012 earnings on Wednesday, February 20,… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CARRIED A RECORD 79.6M PAX IN 2012 (UP 4%) 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (7 Jan) released passenger and load factor stats for Dec 2012, with its traffic and load factor both increasing by 2% over Dec 2011. Ryanair’s traffic and load factor stats for Dec 2012 are as… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The mystique of the Orient and the glories of yesteryear remain alive and cherished at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, where guests are welcomed with a special package that highlights the hotel’s unique, colonial-era legacy and showcases its renowned facilities. Recently voted the ‘Best Hotel in Thailand’ in the Conde Nast Traveler ‘Readers’… Read the full press release
2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Saint Louis Zoo will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in The Living World at the North Entrance for those interested in part-time spring, summer and fall employment at the Zoo. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented people are needed for seasonal positions including… Read the full press release
MONTREAL – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail wishes to advise customers that following the clearance of the railway tracks in the Marysville area, all services will gradually return to normal on the Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto routes in both directions. Yesterday, a First Nations’ railroad blockade in the Marysville area, near Kingston, caused delays and inconvenienced more than… Read the full press release
2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has joined together with sister airline Dragonair to launch the “Premium Bundle Fares” promotion in Hong Kong. The new promotion, which kicks off today, is open for bookings until 23 January 2013. The travel period is from 7 January to 15 July 2013. The campaign is part of the… Read the full press release
Hershey, Pa. – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Friday, January 18, The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue will debut its newest special exhibit, “Sugar, Spice, Slugs & Snails: Childhood in Early America.” Guests will be invited to play with vintage toys and games of the 19th century, including checkers, dominoes, hopscotch and tops. Visitors can… Read the full press release
2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of 7th January 2013, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, 56, will take over the post of Chief Executive Officer of Air Berlin PLC from Hartmut Mehdorn, who has been in the position on a transitional basis since 1st September 2011. At the same time Prock-Schauer will become an Executive Director on the Board of… Read the full press release
Casual beach chic by day, sophisticated dining by night Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing Sundara, the new beachfront restaurant at Four SeasonsResort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. The name is the Sanskrit word for “beautiful” and pays tribute to the glowing sun that warms this Indian Ocean hotspot. Immediately positioned as one… Read the full press release
2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first ever private game reserve donation of rhino, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has earmarked six white rhino to be translocated from &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa to Botswana’s Okavango Delta in January 2013. Facilitated in partnership with RHINO FORCE, this conservation coup has been generously funded by lead sponsor, Motorite… Read the full press release