Monthly Archives: January 2013

Celebrate an Epic Valentine’s Night with the Love Actually Package at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin.

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Seductive surprises await. 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples can celebrate Valentine’s at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin with the ultimate romantic combination of delights with the new Love Actually package. Seductive surprises to discover and share include an intimate dinner for two in Seasons Restaurant or an exclusive private dining experience in one’s room; a hand tied rose bouquet and bubbles; and a… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Reports Record Adjusted Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

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Employees earn $88 million in incentive pay Highlights and achievements: • Record fourth quarter net income, excluding special items, of $50 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $37 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. This quarter’s results compare to a First Call analyst consensus estimate of $0.71 per share. • Record full-year net… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Starts Ultra Low Fare Service Between New Orleans and Dallas/Fort Worth

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today starts operating nonstop ultra low fare service between New Orleans and Dallas/Fort Worth. In addition to nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Spirit offers connecting service from New Orleans to Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale and Houston. “We are committed to saving our customers money on travel… Read the full press release

Dragonair Unveils Comprehensive Enhancements to Cope with Future Expansion and Development

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HONG KONG, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today unveiled a major new product enhancement, its biggest since 2005, that will see the introduction of New Business Class and New Economy Class cabins together with a brand-new inflight entertainment system named StudioKA. The product announcement was made at a media event hosted by Dragonair Chief Executive Officer… Read the full press release

The Drake’s Royal Penthouse Available For Lease

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CHICAGO, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s not every day that you have a chance to call a Chicago icon home, but the 4,000 square-foot penthouse apartment at the historic Drake Hotel is now available for lease after years of occupancy by a prince and princess. (Prince Piotr Galitzine and his wife, Princess Maria Anna Galitzine, formally Archduchess… Read the full press release

Ryanair £16 Winter Seat Sale

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Fly From £16 On Over 1,000 Routes Across Europe In Feb and March 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Mon 21 Jan, it will release 100,000 seats, across its European network, at prices starting from just £16 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in Feb… Read the full press release

Air Canada global Star Ranking is upgraded to a 4-Star Airline status

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2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Star Ranking review, Air Canada Quality Rating has been upgraded and the airline awarded a 4-Star Ranking for it’s Airport and Onboard product and service standards. Air Canada 4-Star Airline Ranking details Skytrax stated that detailed analysis of various improvements to the Air Canada product and service delivery standards during the… Read the full press release

Summer travel from Europe springs into life

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Canadian icons take starring role in new CTC campaigns in Germany, the UK and France 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — New year, new projects and new potential travellers: the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is off to a brisk start to 2013 in its European core markets with a new series of spring/summer campaigns. These campaigns have just gotten… Read the full press release

Global Hotel Leaders Celebrate One Billion International Travelers and Call for “Smart Visas” to Facilitate Travel for Next Billion

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Davos, Switzerland, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two hospitality giants – Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International – addressed global business and travel industry leaders today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to urge governments to move quickly to adopt “Smart Visa” policies which stimulate global travel, create new jobs and spur economic development. The two companies represent… Read the full press release

Travelport signs new agreement with Morning Star Travel

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Hong Kong, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new multi-year agreement with Morning Star Travel Service Ltd, one of the leading travel agencies in Hong Kong. Under this significant agreement, Travelport will become Morning Star’s key travel technology provider. Travel agents across all Morning Star locations,… Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers specials in Rome and Paris, and lists top destinations for couples

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2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced lists of its most popular destinations as chosen by couples from various regions, as well as amazing hotel deals in Paris and Rome, two of the perennial favorite romantic cities. But as Agoda.com looked into preferred travel habits,… Read the full press release

Tomas Donev Appointed as Sommelier at Four Seasons Hotel Prague

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CottoCrudo restaurant raises a glass to newly appointed wine pro. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — CottoCrudo, the Italian restaurant at Four SeasonsHotel Prague announces the appointment of Tomas Donev as Sommelier. In this role Tomas shares his great passion for wines while working alongside the Executive Chef Richard Fuchs and the team. Born and raised in Prague, Tomas’s interest in wine started… Read the full press release

Jonathan Tisch and Loews Hotels & Resorts Donates Furniture to Victims of Superstorm Sandy

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Furniture From the Loews Regency Hotel Goes to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to Help Recovering Superstorm Sandy Victims Coney Island Seaside Senior Center to be a Recipient of Donated Furniture NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts will donate several items of the more than… Read the full press release

SENSE, A ROSEWOOD SPA® AT ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA OFFERS NEW WINTER SPA PACKAGE

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VANCOUVER, BC, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s better in two’s! This winter, escape the dreary weather and enjoy a relaxing day at the spa with a friend or loved one.  Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver is offering a special spa retreat for two with its new… Read the full press release

First Austrian Airlines Boeing 767 takes off with new long-haul cabin

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2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Boeing 767 is the second long-range aircraft within the Austrian Airlines fleet equipped with the new long haul cabin, following a Boeing 777 which is already in service. Austrian Airlines is converting its entire long-haul fleet on a step-by-step basis. The new fittings mean passengers travelling Economy Class will have the opportunity… Read the full press release

Save Big and Stay Connected at Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Europe

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Start 2013 off right with a holiday at one of our luxurious seaside, island or countryside resorts in Spain and France and relax with family and friends. Make your reservation by February 28, 2013 and take 25 percent off regular room rates for stays of two nights or more now through March 29, 2013.*… Read the full press release

Turkish Riviera charter holiday from Newquay Cornwall Airport this April

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2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — One week exclusive luxury escorted tour around the Turkish Riviera direct from Newquay Cornwall Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport in conjunction with OSKA_TRAVEL are pleased to be able offer an 8 day dream holiday on the Turkish Riviera for 2 people, including flights, accommodation in either a 4 or 5 star hotel, including breakfast with prices… Read the full press release

Celebrate a Romantic Valentine’s Day at Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Couples can enjoy a prix fixe, Italian inspired Valentine’s dinner in a gorgeous setting. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culina, Modern Italian will be offering a decadent Valentine’s Day four-course menu sure to inspire romance at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. The dinner will begin with antipasti of oysters on the half shell served with a Champagne mignonette, or sea… Read the full press release

Lufthansa First Class is awarded the top-tier 5-Star Ranking by SKYTRAX

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2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Star Ranking review, Lufthansa has been awarded 5-Star Ranking for it’s First Class product and service package. Lufthansa Star Ranking details On the ground, Lufthansa’s dedicated Frankfurt First Class Terminal has scored 5-Star ratings across many of the assessment categories. At this First Class Terminal, customers are greeted by a personal… Read the full press release

A joint industry response to reduce the threat of runway excursions

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Brussels, Belgium, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — EUROCONTROL has issued its European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions.  According to ICAO, runway excursions are a persistent problem and their numbers have not decreased in more than 20 years. The Flight Safety Foundation have said that runway excursions are the most common type of aviation accident, accounting… Read the full press release

An encounter with Munch at Oslo Airport

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2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers arriving at Oslo Airport from abroad will now encounter the work of a world-renowned painter. The Terminal has been adorned with Edvard Munch reproductions in connection with the Munch’s 150th Anniversary Exhibition. The exhibit is presented behind the Duty-Free shop and near the escalator going down to the arrival area. The exhibit… Read the full press release

PATA Attracts Robust Industry Support During ATF Event in Laos

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Bangkok, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 150 travel industry professionals participated in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Reception and Networking Event in Vientiane, Laos, January 21. The PATA event was a curtain raiser to the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF2013). Among 150 industry leaders, senior representatives from the Laos PDR Minist ry of Information, Culture and Tourism attended…. Read the full press release

Ring in the Thai New Year at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand

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New Songkran Package lets guests celebrate in style in the Gulf of Siam. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai New Year can be a pretty raucous affair. After all, how many other places are there in the world where it’s completely acceptable to throw a bucket of water at a passerby, or to shoot at a total… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Names Torque Zubeck Managing Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

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SEATTLE, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines’ Torque Zubeck has been named managing director of financial planning and analysis. Zubeck, a 13-year veteran of the airline, previously served as managing director of Alaska Air Cargo. Prior to that, Zubeck held positions in marketing/planning, financial planning and managed the commercial relationships with Alaska Airlines’ codeshare partners. “Torque… Read the full press release

Lufthansa campaign supports schoolchildren in developing countries

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2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa passengers who opt to check in online or via their mobile phone not only save time at the airport but can also help a good cause. As part of a campaign that runs until 31 January 2013, Lufthansa will donate one sheet of paper to schools in developing countries for each paperless check-in procedure completed… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Continues Record Growth with the Fastest Rate in the Industry

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Opening 171 Hotels among Major Achievements in 2012, and Industry-Leading Pipeline Now Includes Nearly 1,000 Hotels MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide continues to be the fastest growing global hospitality company by number of rooms. In 2012, it opened 171 hotels with more than 28,000 rooms and has the largest pipeline in the industry and… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Congratulates Delta YWG on Receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award

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2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. congratulates the Delta Air Lines station in Winnipeg on receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award from Delta Air Lines Inc. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Delta team in Winnipeg on their Station of the Year Award,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “The… Read the full press release

2013 Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of Historic Garden Week in Virginia

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RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Virginia is especially beautiful during Historic Garden Week,” explains Lynn McCashin, Executive Director of the Garden Club of Virginia, the sponsoring organization of this statewide house and garden tour. “Richmond is the perfect place to serve as a hub during this annual spring time event.” The state’s capital features three distinct… Read the full press release

Rezidor’s 4th Quarter and FY-2012 Results Presentation

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2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group will publish its fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Thursday, 14 February 2013 at 08:30 CET. The group will host a telephone conference and an audio webcast on the same day at 10:00 CET, where the report will be presented by the President & CEO, Wolfgang M…. Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts Purchases The Back Bay Hotel in Boston

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NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase The Back Bay Hotel in Boston from The Doyle Collection. The acquisition is expected to close in February 2013. “Boston is one of the most… Read the full press release