Daily Archives: February 13, 2013

The Association of Golf Merchandisers Recognizes Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas with Inaugural Platinum Award for Outstanding Golf Shop

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Tower IV Sports Boutique

Dallas, U.S.A. – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) announced the winners of their inaugural Platinum Awards, recognizing premier golf shops from the private, public, resort and off-course sectors. Tower IV Sports Boutique at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas was among a prestigious group honoured with a Platinum Award for excellence in 2012…. Read the full press release

Ryanair’s Record Cheltenham Bookings As Festival Countdown Begins

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OVER 13,000 RACING FANS TO FLY ON 50 EXTRA RYANAIR FLIGHTS 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, the official airline of the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, today (13 Feb) announced record Cheltenham 2013 bookings with over 13,000 Irish racing enthusiasts set to fly on Ryanair’s lowest fares to the UK’s premier jump racing festival, which gets under… Read the full press release

Bacaromi, La Nuova Dining Experience Dell’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

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I sapori tipici della tradizionale cucina veneziana, con una scelta attenta delle proposte gastronomiche e delle etichette, in un contesto di design contemporaneo raffinato. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Design Contemporaneo e Tradizione VENEZIA – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — I sapori tipici della tradizionale cucina veneziana, con una scelta attenta delle proposte gastronomiche e delle etichette, in un contesto di design contemporaneo raffinato. E’ questo il concept innovativo del Bacaromi, la Cicchetteria Veneziana dell’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice che, da oggi, apre le porte ai veneziani… Read the full press release

Ministry of Tourism uploads two Sound and Light shows on you tube: First Tourism Authority in the World to do So

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2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The entire 58 minute sound and light show at Red Fort, Delhi is now available for free viewing on You Tube. This has been done on the directions of Shri K Chiranjeevi, Union Minister for Tourism. The Minister had last month directed that the audio tracks of all 23 sound and light… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo’s new roving animal cam goes LIVE behind the scenes

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Woodland Park Zoo's newly-launched roving animal cam currently features the zoo's baby Matschie's tree kangaroo at zoo.org/animalcam. The live 24/7 webcam will travel around the zoo in the coming months to capture the daily activity of baby animals, behind-the-scenes dens, new species and more.

Animal cam now featuring the zoo’s baby tree kangaroo SEATTLE — 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo is giving animal lovers near and far a glimpse into the lives of various species living at the zoo with a new, live animal cam. The webcam will travel around the zoo in the coming months to capture… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы

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S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы

2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Japan Airlines (JAL) заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов из России в ключевые города Японии. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines, путешествующие рейсами авиакомпании из Хабаровска и Владивостока в Токио (аэропорт Нарита), смогут с удобной стыковкой добраться в пять крупных городов Японии – Саппоро, Нагоя, Осака, Фукуока и Окинава. Совместные… Read the full press release

Influential Speakers Headline Silversea’s 2013 ‘Silver Perspectives®’ Programme

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Influential Speakers Headline Silversea's 2013 'Silver Perspectives®' Programme

Alastair Bruce, historical advisor for ‘Downton Abbey,’ to share royal insights 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognising the importance of mind-enriching experiences for luxury cruise guests, Silversea Cruises has again signed up an impressive array of renowned authors, historians, diplomats, political analysts and other cultural experts to host the line’s popular Silver Perspectives® enrichment programme this year. Fans of… Read the full press release

Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi Is Now Open

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Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi Is Now Open

Official blessing and inauguration held by His Holiness The Dalai Lama on Christmas Day Geneva, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, Kempinski, has reinforced its commitment to India by launching its first independently managed hotel in the commercial district of Shadara in East Delhi – Kempinski Ambience Delhi. The Buddhist spiritual leader and… Read the full press release

Visitors Go Green And Join RCI ‘Green Fingers’ Food Recycling Initiative

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Gold Coast, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that Gold Coast visitors can simultaneously help the environment and support local charities through a new creative green initiative introduced by RCI. The RCI program, branded Green Fingers, encourages visiting guests… Read the full press release

NEW INTERCITYHOTEL IN INGOLSTADT

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New InterCityHotel in Ingolstadt

2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the end of 2013, a new InterCityHotel will be opening its doors in Ingolstadt in Bavaria, an important centre of the German automobile industry. The hotel will be located close to the city’s main railway station and will offer 144 rooms of the latest InterCityHotel design generation, each of which will be at… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Lavasa to open in Mugaon, India by 2015

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Lavasa (District Pune), 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lavasa Corporation recently signed an agreement with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms to open Holiday Inn at Mugaon, the second town under development at Lavasa. Holiday Inn Lavasa, Mugaon, a 200-room mid-scale hotel is expected to open by 2015. Lavasa, India’s first planned hill… Read the full press release

CNN visits a wintery Oslo Airport

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CNN visits a wintery Oslo Airport

2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just over a week ago, CNN’s Richard Quest visited Oslo Aiport with his “Business Traveller” show. Quest was on a mission to learn how OSL handles Norway`s demanding winter weather. During the course of a very hectic weekend, he got to try his hand at operating the world’s largest snowblower and de-icing… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Hosts the Original Works of Artist Painter Sibylle Baltzer Until April 15, 2013

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Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Hosts the Original Works of Artist Painter Sibylle Baltzer Until April 15, 201

Marrakech, Morocco – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests can discover the works of artist painter Sibylle Baltzer at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech until April 15, 2013. “These are works where things appear – they enter the field, they come out, they accept the constraint edges and escape, they play with the limits of the canvas, and so, despite… Read the full press release

Al Bateen Executive Airport Records Solid Growth in Traffic in 2012

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Commercial aviation movements up by 11% in 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced the results of the full year traffic review for 2012. The executive airport witnessed an 11% increase when compared with the aircraft movements recorded in… Read the full press release

Half Term Ski Savings To Beat The Pound Slump

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2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last week sterling crashed to its lowest level against the euro for more than a year, which might be seen as bad news for families looking forward to a European ski break this half term. But it’s not all bad… Leading travel extras provider Essential Travel have put together a number of ways that… Read the full press release

flydubai a success story

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flydubai a success story

he airline’s role in the growth of Dubai’s aviation hub acknowledged flydubai profitable within third year of operation     Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today spoke of its success story, highlighting the airline’s achievements since its launch and the increasingly prominent role it is playing in Dubai’s aviation sector…. Read the full press release

Jet Airways jetescapes introduces attractive holidays on the occasion of valentines day

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To mark valentine’s day with a visit to ‘save the children india’ 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has introduced a slew of attractive JetEscapes holidays on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Guests may avail exciting JetEscapes Holidays to Goa, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kochi & Munnar, Delhi & Agra from metros starting from… Read the full press release

Iberia presenta a los representantes sindicales un ERE para 3.807 empleados y un Plan de Acompañamiento Social

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En los términos que recoge la legislación laboral vigente. Dicho expediente se negociará con los sindicatos durante los próximos 30 días. La compañía ha presentado también un Plan de Acompañamiento Social, que contempla reducciones salariales, congelaciones, medidas de productividad y de flexibilidad. Iberia ha perdido más de 850 millones de euros entre 2008 y septiembre… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport News Flash No. 3 / Zurich Airport Key Figures – January 2013 / Guidance Annual Result 2012

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2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 1,703,400 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during January 2013, a loss of 0.5% versus January 2012. O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) decreased by 1.2% to 1,068,162 compared to previous January. Transfer passengers increased by 0.8% to 627,734 in January. The transfer rate which was at… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport passenger numbers continue to climb

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Oslo Airport passenger numbers continue to climb

Oslo Airport, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the 33rd month in a row, Oslo Airport has seen its passenger numbers rise compared with the previous year. In January 2013, 1,523,297 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%. The number of international passengers rose 3.3%, while domestic traffic decreased by 0.7%. Aircraft movements in January… Read the full press release

A Lovely Way to Start the Day: Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Introduces Sparkling Breakfast

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A Lovely Way to Start the Day: Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Introduces Sparkling Breakfast

Sunday at Zafferano just got better with addition of complimentary prosecco Baku, Azerbaijan – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and now Four Seasons Hotel Baku makes it even better with the addition of a complimentary glass of prosecco for guests at Zafferano’s Sunday breakfast and brunch. In addition,… Read the full press release

South African Airways Certified as a 4-Star Airline for 11 Years in a Row

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SAA Chairperson meets unions, staff Johannesburg, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acting SAA Chairperson, Ms Dudu Myeni, today met the airline’s management teams and union representatives to share with them the progress that is being made by the group as it works closely with the shareholder to deliver a winning long-term strategy for the airline. Ms Myeni… Read the full press release

Aero Club selects Travelport in Russia

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Russia’s leading travel management company focuses on future growth Moscow, Russia, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Aero Club, Russia’s leading travel management company (TMC), have today announced that the TMC will move part of their business to the Travelport platform.  As part of this agreement, Aero Club… Read the full press release

Joyful celebrations to welcome in the Year of the Snake

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2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The city is vibrant with festive joy as the Year of the Snake arrives. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) sincerely wishes Macau citizens and visitors a new year flowing with vitality and bliss. MGTO also hopes that Macau tourism industry will thrive with its diversified and sound development, sparing no efforts in… Read the full press release

Families Save at Logan During February Vacation

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Families $ave At Boston Logan During February School Vacation Children 17 and under NOW ride free on popular Logan Express BOSTON – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) expects increased passenger travel at Boston Logan during February as schools in New England close for vacation. To help reduce vehicle trips to the airport,… Read the full press release

JAL Maintains International Fare Fuel Surcharge for Tickets Issued between April and May 2013

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TOKYO, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to maintain the fuel surcharges applied on all international passenger tickets issued between April 1 and May 31, 2013 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month average… Read the full press release

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa Announces A Family Spring Break Spectacular

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Located in “the most beautiful place in America,” according to USA Today, Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa will host a range of family friendly events and activities throughout Spring Break, March 23 – April 6, 2013. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Guests Will Enjoy Two Weeks of Adventure, Family Fun and Relaxation at Noted Northern Arizona Resort SEDONA, Ariz. – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in “the most beautiful place in America,” according to USA Today, Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa will host a range of family friendly events and activities throughout Spring Break, March 23 –… Read the full press release

Sofia Airport Extends the Pier of Terminal 2

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2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport launched construction works on the extension of the T2 Pier. The reconstruction will lengthen this facility northwards by approximately 6 m. The event was attended by the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications -Ivaylo Moskovski, the Deputy Minister of Interior – Dimitar Dimitrov, the Executive Director of Bulgaria Air – Captain Yanko Georgiev, the Manager of АТ Engineering 2000 – Iliyan Terziev, and MPs. Minister… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Heads to the Sea with the Pure Marine Collagen Facial

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The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Heads to the Sea with the Pure Marine Collagen Facial

New, exclusive facial features patented omega 3 fatty acids, pure marine collagen, wrinkle reducing peptides and moisture building hyaluronic acid Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has introduced an exclusive facial to boost radiance using the purest form of Native Soluble Marine Collagen Type 1,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Reports January 2013 Traffic

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for January 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in January 2013 increased 27.1 percent versus January 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 25.8 percent. Load factor for January 2013 was 83.9 percent, an increase of 0.9 points as… Read the full press release