Naturally Langkawi, a New Two-Night Package Offering Authentic Immersion at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia

Mangroves and Eagles Safari

Package includes mangrove safari and authentic Malay dinner Langkawi, Malaysia – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Perfect for a weekend getaway, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi offers a new two-night package for a bite-sized discovery of Langkawi at its authentic, natural best. Naturally Langkawi combines luxurious Melaleuca Pavilion accommodation and daily breakfast for two with two unique Langkawian experiences: a thrilling naturalist-led Mangroves… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Applauds Senate for Hurricane Sandy Relief

Washington, D.C. – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the Senate for passing a supplemental spending bill of more than $60 billion for relief from Hurricane Sandy and urged the House to quickly pass the legislation. “Sandy’s path was particularly destructive to states and local communities where travel is a key driver… Read the full press release

CTC appoints John Knubley to its board of directors

CTC appoints John Knubley to its board of directors

  New addition brings heavyweight federal government expertise. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has strengthened its board of directors by appointing John Knubley. As Deputy Minister of Industry Canada, Knubley has a full plate of work, guiding his department as it looks for more ways for Canadian industry to be more competitive and productive to… Read the full press release

Chiranjeevi Launches Incredible India-2013 Calendar

2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shri K. Chiranjeevi, Union Minister for Tourism launched the Ministry of Tourism’s Incredible India – 2013 Calendar on – line today. The attractive Calendar is based on the theme “Find What You Seek” as part of Phase II of the Incredible India campaign, which was launched during World Travel Mart (WTM), London… Read the full press release

New Year, New Adventures for the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub

New Year, New Adventures for the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub

New Year, New Adventures for the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego Zoo’s panda cub, Xiao Liwu, started the New Year with a clean bill of health from his veterinarians. During his 20th exam this morning there was bamboo to snack on and various toys including a doughnut- shaped plastic ring… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways Statement on Flight KQ320

2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways would like to inform its passengers, customers, investors and the public that its flight KQ320/1st January 2013 from Khartoum to Cairo made an air turnback and landed safely at the same airport at 2136hrs local time due to an Engine Malfunction. The Captain elected to turnback to Khartoum International Airport as… Read the full press release

LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort

LUFTHANSA has the world's Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort

2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best!… Read the full press release

MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES is awarded Skytrax 3-Star Airline certification

New Product standards for MIAT Mongolian Airlines on their new Boeing 767-300ER

2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Opening the first of the 2013 Airline Star Ranking changes, Skytrax have announced that MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES has been awarded the 3-Star Airline certification. MIAT Mongolian Airlines was previously ranked as a 2-Star Airline, but the recent level of Product and Service improvements have enabled their Star Ranking to be awarded at a 3-Star… Read the full press release

Norwegian opens seven new destinations from Helsinki Airport

Norwegian will introduce seven new direct routes from Helsinki in the 2013 summer season. 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The destinations: Athens, Budapest, Burgas, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Prague and Venice. The company will also introduce more flights to some of the existing destinations, such as Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Nice, Palma and Split. Tickets are available for reservation on… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport celebrates ‘Independence Day’

Shannon Airport celebrates ‘Independence Day’

2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tuesday, January 1st, 2013: Shannon Airport is today celebrating the beginning of a new era for Ireland’s most historic airport as it officially became an independent entity overnight. Separation officially took place at 11.59p.m. last night, with the first passengers to transit through the newly autonomous  airport arriving on board the Aer… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific to showcase popular local television drama series onboard

StudioCX, Cathay Pacific’s Inflight Entertainment library, offers passengers an enchanting array of entertainment options.

2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — From January, Cathay Pacific is exclusively showing popular Cantonese television drama series onboard. The series, produced by leading local TV station Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), further enhance the entertainment selection available for passengers. Cathay Pacific is the first airline to offer TVB drama series onboard with new TV drama programming being added… Read the full press release

Agoda.com releases list of Asia’s top ten hotel spas for a great start to 2013

Agoda.com releases list of Asia’s top ten hotel spas for a great start to 2013

2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — .com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is celebrating the New Year with the chance to relax, renew and rejuvenate your body and mind with some of Asia’s best hotels for relaxation and spa treatments. The New Year is traditionally thought of as a time to… Read the full press release

UK holidaymakers urged to pack peace of mind when booking

2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Millions of UK holidaymakers can book their 2013 breaks with the peace of mind that their money is safe, thanks to the ATOL holiday protection scheme. The scheme is there to protect people against the risk of their travel company going bust: ensuring they can continue their holiday and return home safely… Read the full press release

The King Is In The Building At Hilton Birmingham Metropole!

Hilton Birmingham Metropole is excited to announce that this year's European Elvis Championships will be held at the hotel, welcoming Elvis tribute artist fans to take advantage of its excellent event facilities. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

European Elvis Championships to be Held at Hilton Birmingham Metropole BIRMINGHAM, England – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Birmingham Metropole is excited to announce that this year’s European Elvis Championships will be held at the hotel, welcoming Elvis tribute artist fans to take advantage of its excellent event facilities. The hotel’s General Manager, Patrick Stapleton, said,… Read the full press release