Daily Archives: February 7, 2013

MARINE DELIVERS PRESS RELEASE – BI – NATIONAL STUDY HIGHLIGHTS GREEN ADVANTAGES OF GREAT LAKES-SEAWAY SHIPPING

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MARINE DELIVERS PRESS RELEASE - BI-NATIONAL STUDY HIGHLIGHTS GREEN ADVANTAGES OF GREAT LAKES-SEAWAY SHIPPING

A comprehensive report released today has defined the modal and environmental advantages of using marine shipping to transport goods in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway region. Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —  A comprehensive report released today has defined the modal and environmental advantages of using marine shipping to transport goods in the Great… Read the full press release

PIA introduces Boeing 777 to Leeds Bradford Airport

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PIA’s Muhammad Shafique (L) and Leeds Bradford Airport’s Tony Hallwood (R) welcome the introduction of Pakistan International Airlines’ Boeing 777 operations from LBA to Islamabad.

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the introduction of Boeing 777 operations on their non-stop services from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Islamabad from 13 March, 2013. This larger aircraft, renowned for its comfort and spaciousness, will offer enhanced cabin facilities providing 35 business class seats and 294 in economy.  Passengers in… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Vail Offers Brew & Renew Treatments

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Spa Relaxation Lounge

Award-winning Spa partners with Vail-based Crazy Mountain Brewing Company to feature beer-infused, male-centric treatments Vail, U.S.A. – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Vail, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Spa, announces its new Brew & Renew offering for male patrons. The Spa has partnered with Vail-based Crazy Mountain Brewing Company, Vail Valley’s first production brewery, to create these… Read the full press release

Travelzoo Launches New iPhone App

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Faster, sleeker, more visual access to unbeatable travel and leisure deals NEW YORK, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today launched its second-generation iPhone app, giving on-the-go travelers even easier access to its outstanding deals. The new simplified app, which features “Today’s Best Deals” and Top 20® on the home screen, gives users… Read the full press release

Burning with passion for Canada? Ask CTC’s Tourism BizWiz

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Burning with passion for Canada? Ask CTC’s Tourism BizWiz.

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get the latest info on the CTC and Canadian tourism industry. This time: visiting Canada from the Philippines. Hi BizWiz I want to visit Canada to see my boyfriend. What do I need to come there? And what papers do I need to visit him? I am from the Philippines. Thanks, Cherry… Read the full press release

Oman Air Adds Two Further Aircraft to Its Growing Fleet

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Oman Air Adds Two Further Aircraft to Its Growing Fleet

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air is further expanding its fleet of Boeing 737-800s with the introduction of two additional aircraft, bringing the airline’s total fleet strength to 30. The expansion follows shortly after the Sultanate of Oman and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to meet the increased demand for air services between the… Read the full press release

An Intimate Valentine’s Evening with 5 Time Grammy Considered Artist Ski Johnson to Benefit Boys Town Washington, D.C.

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An Intimate Valentine's Evening with 5 Time Grammy Considered Artist Ski Johnson to Benefit Boys Town Washington, D.C.

Decadent Chocolate, Cool Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Hot Jazz. WASHINGTON, D.C. – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. will host an unforgettable Valentine’s evening featuring a live performance by renowned #1 Billboard jazz artist and 5 time Grammy considered artist, Ski Johnson. Hosted in one of the hotel’s elegant private rooms the location will set… Read the full press release

AIR FRANCE WISHES YOU A VERY HAPPY YEAR OF THE SNAKE 祝您新春快乐, 蛇年大吉

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Air France teams will be involved in several special events to celebrate the year of the snake with customers travelling to and from China. THE CHINESE NEW YEAR IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE At Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the festivities will start on Friday 8… Read the full press release

THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX – EASYJET LAUNCH SCOTLAND’S FIRST FLIGHT TO LONDON SOUTHEND

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, Scotland’s largest airline, will introduce the first direct flight between Edinburgh and London Southend from 2 May 2013. The new link will operate six times per week from Edinburgh Airport and fares go on sale today (7 February) starting from £31.49 one way*. The additional flights mean easyJet now provide over 10,000… Read the full press release

Love is in the air: Gatwick Airport passengers pick Edinburgh and Belfast over traditional Valentine’s retreats

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Edinburgh and Belfast have flown into the top ten list of favourite Valentine’s destinations for Gatwick Airport passengers this year, with the two British cities coming third and seventh respectively in the airport’s top ten. Surprisingly, traditional romantic hotspots such as Venice and Rome did not feature at all in the top… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains’ Cheshire stations are the best

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains has scooped two major awards at the annual Cheshire Best Kept Station awards held on 22 January 2013. Crewe station picked up an award for the fifth year running and Macclesfield station was also a winner. Crewe (Best Staffed Station Award) John Hulme, Organiser of Cheshire Best Kept Station, said: “Our… Read the full press release

Competitive intelligence: Canada’s rivals spin the tourism wheel of fortune.

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Las Vegas rolls the dice with a new campaign, Australia reaches for the skies and BRIC shoppers line up at the tills. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is one of many major players in the high stakes world of international tourism. Like a big casino, the tourism marketplace is crowded with risk-takers looking to get… Read the full press release

Marriott International Introduces JW Marriott Brand to Bangladesh with the Signing of JW Dhaka

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Luxury Hospitality Brand to Open 700-Room Property, Largest in Bangladesh 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today signed an agreement with Jamuna Builders Limited to operate the 700-room JW Marriott Hotel Dhaka. Jamuna Builders Limited is a real estate sister concern of the Jamuna Group – Bangladesh’s largest diversified conglomerate. JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott… Read the full press release

AIRLINE LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE PASS PRODUCT TO BENEFIT REGULAR TRAVELLERS

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new route pass offering 25% discount for travellers booking four return flights has been launched by Eastern Airways across its network. The new 4-4-3 Route Pass product initiative introduced by the UK’s second largest regional airline will benefit regular commuters when they purchase four flights for the price of three on any… Read the full press release

Houston Launches Largest Destination Image Campaign in City’s History

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Chefs, artists and taste makers come together for major collaborative effort HOUSTON, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —How do you tell the story of a city? Five years ago, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) launched the My Houston campaign. The city’s celebrity sons and daughters touted what they love about Houston, and the unscripted results ran in a… Read the full press release

Tourism Forum promotes business between Africa and Spain

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Madrid, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The fourth edition of the Investment and Tourism Business Forum (INVESTOUR) addressed cooperation and business opportunities between Spain and Africa. Celebrated on the occasion of the Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR), INVESTOUR 2013 brought together representatives from 33 African countries and over 50 Spanish entrepreneurs. (FITUR, 31 January) An initiative of UNWTO,… Read the full press release

Hard Rock International Announces Hotel Development In Celebrity Getaway Destination, Palm Springs, California

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Orlando, Fla., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard Rock International – with hotel locations from Bali to Cancun, San Diego to Singapore and Chicago to Macau – announces plans to open Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs in Fall 2013, bringing the legendary Hard Rock vibe to one of Southern California’s hottest vacation destinations. Hard Rock International, in collaboration with Kittridge… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Adds Fifth Daily Flight to London Heathrow

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Cathay Pacific Adds Fifth Daily Flight to London Heathrow Hong Kong Carrier Redefining Convenience in Long-Haul Markets 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced a fifth daily return flight between its Hong Kong hub and London Heathrow, scheduled to debut on 27 June 2013.  The additional flight further demonstrates Cathay Pacific’s commitment to serve key… Read the full press release

Celebrate Spring With A Midterm Breakaway at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Why not whisk the family away this spring to Four Seasons Hotel Dublin on a luxurious Midterm Breakaway starting from EUR 480.00 per night including dinner, bed and breakfast? Available from February 11 to 17, 2013, the Midterm Breakaway begins from the moment of arrival with treats, family meals and fun in the pool. Families can relax and… Read the full press release

Gateway Airport Announces Three Final Candidates for Executive Director Position

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Community Meet and Greet Planned MESA, Ariz., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced today the three final candidates for the Executive Director position. Izzy Bonilla, Deputy Director at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, joins two internal candidates, Casey Denny, Gateway Airport Deputy Director and Jane Morris, Gateway Airport Director – Special Projects. All three candidates are… Read the full press release

Hotel Demand Outlook for 2013 Remains Positive According to TravelClick

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NEW YORK, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hotels continue to see a steady increase in occupancy and revenue performance, according to data from the January 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). When looking at Q1 2013 through Q4 2013, the current outlook is for moderate growth, with continued improvement in average daily rate (ADR) being the… Read the full press release

Sebastian Mikosz took the helm of LOT Polish Airlines

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Warsaw, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Supervisory Board of LOT Polish Airlines has decided to appoint to the position of CEO – Sebastian Mikosz. It is a great satisfaction and responsibility that the Supervisory Board of LOT Polish Airlines has given me a credit and entrusted me the management of the company. I’m ready to take… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Announces Organizational Leadership Changes

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today announced several executive changes as part of an overall effort to better streamline the Company’s organizational structure. Dave Ridley has taken on a new role as Senior Vice President Business Development. In this position, Ridley will focus on assignments that aid the development of our future business strategy and… Read the full press release

airberlin has been flying for one year from Berlin to Budapest

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has connected Berlin to the Hungarian capital Budapest for the last year. On 6th February 2012, airberlin first started a daily connection to Budapest. After the first increase in frequency in May 2012, the airline is offering two daily flights to Budapest in this year’s summer schedule. “We are very pleased with… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific completes First Class Lounge renovations at The Wing, the airline’s flagship lounge in Hong Kong

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2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today reopened the First Class Lounge in The Wing, the airline’s flagship lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, following an extensive renovation. The newly opened 1,697-square-metre lounge, together with the Business Class Lounge, where renovations were completed last year, offers unparalleled levels of comfort and service to passengers flying out… Read the full press release