2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new incentive and training scheme has been launched to get locally qualified unemployed people working in the hospitality industry. The Back to Work Hospitality Campaign offers a nine-step programme of training combined with incentives for both the employers and employees who maintain employment, either for the coming season or on a permanent… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: February 7, 2013
CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION, TOURISM VANCOUVER AND THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WELCOME ANNUAL TED CONFERENCE TO CANADA
Joint News Release from the Canadian Tourism Commission, Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre and Tourism Whistler. Vancouver, BC, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The TED Conference – one of the world’s most prestigious events – is coming to Canada. In 2014, this massive meeting of global minds will take place in Vancouver, BC. Whistler, BC will host TEDActive concurrently. Canada is… Read the full press release
Celebrate Love at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
A luxury Spa day followed by a romantic dinner at Bleu d’Orange. Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day is approaching, the time to indulge with someone special with a pampering luxury Spa day for two in the private Spa pavilion at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech. Two beautiful suites – Neroli and Rose Marocaine, each one with its own private garden –… Read the full press release
TAT To Organize Huge Chinese New Year Festivals in Bangkok, 12 Provinces
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand has lined up several celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year holiday in 2013. Between Feb 6-14, Bangkok’s famed Yaowarat Road will host the Chinese New Year Festival in China Town, and the Regional Chinese New Year Festival 2013 will take place in 12 major provinces across… Read the full press release
MORE RUSSIANS TO VISIT BRITAIN THAN EVER BEFORE
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With new research revealing that two-thirds of Russians who saw the Olympic Games on their screens now want to visit the UK for their next holiday(1), a VisitBritain-led delegation of tourism businesses will be in Moscow and St Petersburg this week to showcase Britain and help secure a 75% increase in Russian visitors… Read the full press release
International arrivals to Australia in 2012 up 4.6% to 6.1m
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that to achieve 6.1m international arrivals and annual growth of 4.6% was a very creditable performance, against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive global tourism marketplace, a persistently high dollar and economic stagnation in a number of Australia’s key traditional source markets. “In many ways, 2012… Read the full press release
TAT Extends One Million Thanks to Indian Travel Trade as Indian Arrivals Hit One Million
New Delhi, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand New Delhi office organised “A Million Thanks Evening” on 15 January 2013 to thank the Indian travel trade for helping the Thai tourism industry cross an important milestone, the one-million Indian arrivals to Thailand in 2012. A number of senior TAT officials flew in from Bangkok… Read the full press release
Lights, Camera, Fairmont!
Toronto, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— Luxury Hotel Company Celebrates the Oscars with Top Hotels for Film Buffs Bust out the bubbly and practice that acceptance speech – the Academy Awards are just around the corner and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is getting in the spirit with an awards list of their own! Fairmont has a long history with… Read the full press release
Valentine’s Day Atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan
Kaspia restaurant presents two rules for a perfect Valentine’s celebration. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— On a Valentine’s Day the most important rule is to spend it with one’s loved one in the most romantic atmosphere possible, full of love and passion. Kaspia Bar and Restaurant atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku is just such a place. The second rule for this day… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Earnings
Full Year Adjusted EPS Growth of 30% Increases Dividend 26% Increases EPS and EBITDA Guidance for 2013 PARSIPPANY, N.J. , 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012. Highlights: Fourth quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.63, compared with $0.47 in the… Read the full press release
8 Ways of Love
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spend a romantic time at Manila Hotel as we give you eight ways to profess your love. From luxurious stays to heart-warming dinner under the stars, love is definitely in the air. 1. Dinner Buffet at Café Ilang-Ilang Take your special someone to a gastronomic journey around the world and say yes to… Read the full press release
The number of overflights in Finnish airspace continued to increase in 2012
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of overflights in Finnish airspace reached a record level last year. According to Finavia, the company responsible for air navigation services in Finland, the number of overflights in 2012 increased by nearly 10 per cent from the previous year. The number of overflights is on the increase as airlines optimise… Read the full press release
Presentation of 4th quarter results 2012
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA`s presentation of the fourth quarter results 2012 will take place at 8:30 AM on Friday February 15th at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The results will be presented in Norwegian by the CEO, Bjørn Kjos. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, commercially branded “Norwegian,” is a public… Read the full press release
June Boon: A Mid Year Gift from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
The Maldives has never looked so appealing. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — June brings many blessings to the Maldives: from prime surf at Kuda Huraa to manta season at Landaa Giraavaru. In 2013, it’s also bringing Four Seasons Resorts Maldives June Boon – a mid-year gift of unbeatable value with the added boon of a romantic beach dinner for two, couple’s Spa treatment,… Read the full press release
New Interstate 80 tourism signs unveiled
Partnership leads to 37 new signs promoting Nebraska sites NORTH PLATTE, NEB., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Representatives from the Nebraska Tourism Commission, the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission unveiled new Interstate 80 road signs promoting Nebraska tourism attractions today at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. Each bright blue sign… Read the full press release
AEROFLOT TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS FOR DECEMBER AND 12 MONTHS OF 2012
Moscow, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for December and 12 months of 2012. In December 2012passenger traffic increased by 16.3% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,393.6 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 22.9% (+154.0 ths passengers) reaching 825.9 ths passengers. The number of… Read the full press release
SkyTeam Members’ Premium Travelers Speed through Narita International Airport
First SkyPriority-branded fast-track security lane opens, enhances airport experience AMSTERDAM, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new SkyPriority fast-track security lane has opened at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, offering SkyTeam’s premium customers a speedier airport experience from checking-in to boarding the plane. The dedicated security lane is located behind an easily identifiable, SkyPriority-branded wall. Available exclusively to Elite… Read the full press release
Securing the Air Cargo Supply Chain
Geneva, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified four priorities to make air cargo more secure and urged stakeholders to move forward on the implementation of the Secure Freight principles. Secure Freight was initiated by IATA to promote global security standards in order to facilitate safe, secure and efficient operations of air… Read the full press release
Celebrate National Elephant Day at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
A very special day for the gentle giants. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each year in Thailand, March 13 is designated National Elephant Day, a day to pay respect to this national symbol and to draw attention to the importance of elephants in Thai culture, as well as to the challenges that still exist in elephant conservation today. While… Read the full press release
VILLA SAN MICHELE LAUNCHES FLORENCE’S MOST EXTENSIVE FAMILY FACILITIES WITH INAUGURATION OF SMILE CLUB
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set to position Villa San Michele as one of the very best hotels for families in and around Florence, this May will see the launch of the ‘Smile Club’, a boutique and tailored facility for children at the property. The children’s club will be a first for the hotel, an already a… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Takes Next Step in FAA Authorization for Paine Field Flights
SEATTLE, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to add Paine Field in Everett, Wash., as an authorized airport for the carrier’s operations. This is a required step if the carrier were to begin jet service out of the regional airport at some point in the future. As required by… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Reports January Traffic
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 7.3 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in January 2013, a 1.7 percent decrease from the 7.4 billion RPMs flown in January 2012. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 0.5 percent to 10.0 billion from the January 2012 level of 9.9 billion. The… Read the full press release
airberlin starts off the new year with increased capacity utilization
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first month of 2013, airberlin increased its capacity utilization rate to 83.1 percent, i.e. an increase of 1.0 percentage points over the previous year. In January 2013, Germany’s second-largest airline company welcomed a total of 1,757,109 flight-guests on board. By eliminating unprofitable routes and optimizing flight schedules, airberlin reduced its… Read the full press release
New online interactive tool to access both the performance data and targets of the Single European Sky
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Performance Review Body of the EU Single European Sky (SES) has produced an online interactive Performance Dashboard under the provisions of its contract with the European Commission. This e-Dashboard shows actual and targeted performance at EU-wide, Functional Airspace Block/national and airport levels. The e-Dashboard contains graphics, clickable maps, a download area, methodological notes (meta-data) and… Read the full press release
Valentine’s Survey Finds Traveling Together Strengthens Relationships
Couples who take regular trips report increased satisfaction and romance Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Instead of buying jewelry and chocolate this Valentine’s Day, consider planning a trip for you and your sweetheart. New research commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association, found at TravelEffect.com, reports couples who travel together are significantly more satisfied with… Read the full press release
The Calgary Airport Authority named a Top Employer in Alberta
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to once again be named as one of Alberta’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This special designation recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The Authority’s commitment to creating a dynamic work environment was also recognized by Mediacorp in 2009,… Read the full press release
London City Airport Appoints New Director Of Planning
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport [LCY] has appointed Rachel Ness as Director of Infrastructure, Strategy and Planning, strengthening its management team ahead of submitting an application to develop its infrastructure. Rachel joins from Covanta Energy where she was Director of Planning. A qualified planner with a wealth of experience gained over nearly 20 years,… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson still ‘world’s busiest airport’ in 2012
Airport makes history with record-breaking 95 million passengers, highest total for any aviation hub ATLANTA – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The numbers are in! For the 15th consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has retained the title of world’s busiest airport. Aviation officials reported passenger traffic increased by more than 3.1 million passengers in 2012, making 2012… Read the full press release
Airport’s Green Build Summer 2013 Grand Opening on Schedule and on Budget
Significant Construction Milestones Ahead in 2013; Dual-Level Roadway Canopy Installation Under Way SAN DIEGO – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Construction on The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion continues to move forward on time and on budget, looking toward a grand opening this summer. To date, nearly 6,000 workers have had a role in The Green Build, the largest construction… Read the full press release
AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY, ADOPT STAFF-RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
Los Angeles, California – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS), including the Final LAX SPAS Report; the Staff-Recommended Alternative; and amendments to the LAX Plan and LAX Specific Plan. The Board also certified that the Draft… Read the full press release