Fifty one pastry chefs defy the well-known proverb to create an irresistible treat Geneva, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Contrary to popular belief, too many chefs don’t always spoil the broth – sometimes, having a number of chefs in the kitchen can spark creativity and result in an irresistible treat: Bosphorale. Chosen from 51 recipes by 51… Read the full press release
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Steve Bach joined representatives from SSP America and Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to welcome two new arrivals to the airport – Bristol Brewing Co. andNovo Coffee – with a grand opening celebration. The late Thursday afternoon event was commemorated with a special cask ale tapping ceremony, food and beverage samplings, and a shuffleboard tournament. Cradled at the southern… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), took home several awards at the annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2013. The awards were presented at the Perspective Magazine Awards Gala Dinner on Feb. 6 in Beverly Hills, Calif., where several affiliated… Read the full press release
Makati, Philippines, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Come one, come all and join Dusit Thani Manila on Sunday, March 3, 2013 for the debut of the all-new Family Brunch! To be held every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the lobby level, the Family Brunch is the next biggest culinary attraction in town. Anticipate an… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport will introduce an additional lobby for the luggage of Schengen flights. Therefore, arriving passengers must always check the terminal monitor (immediately after exiting the airplane) for the luggage pickup location and exit route. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — “When you exit the airplane and enter the terminal, you should first check the monitor for the… Read the full press release
Airline Launches National Sweepstakes and Surprise Experiences in the Sky 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines™ (NYSE: LUV) kicked off its continued sponsorship as the Official Airline Partner of “Live In The Vineyard” by reintroducing the official “Live In The Vineyard”-decaled Boeing 737 airplane to its fleet and surprising Customers onboard a flight from Nashville to… Read the full press release
Waliclean, revolutionary method for cleaning vacuum toilet systems Method uses citric acid instead of chemicals – both environmentally-friendly and economical 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Waliclean, a revolutionary method for cleaning vacuum toilet systems, is to be awarded the 2013 Environmental Prize of the City of Vienna. The invention, by Austrian technicians Klaus Banny and Robert… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Drake Hotel presents a spectacular day for your mother on May 12, 2013 with our annual brunch. The traditional brunch offers three seatings at 9:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. The whole family, especially your mother, will beam with joy at the elegant spread of sumptuous offerings. “As a… Read the full press release
Lasting memories are captured in time at this Boston family hotel. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids staying at Four Seasons Hotel Boston always have reasons to smile – and have fun. And now they have one more reason: the Kids Virtual Guestbook. Upon arrival, children now receive a sheet (and crayons) on which they’re invited to share their favourite… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the official opening of Park Hyatt Busan, the tenth Park Hyatt property in Asia Pacific and the second Park Hyatt hotel in Korea following Park Hyatt Seoul. As the second largest city in Korea, Busan is one of the most well-known international hubs for Northeast… Read the full press release
Ha desarrollado una herramienta basada en la tecnología 3G que le permitirá tener información de toda la operativa de deshielo en tiempo real. Solo otras tres aerolíneas en el mundo disponen de una herramienta similar para gestionar su base de deshielo. La implantación de este sistema de gestión de deshielo forma parte del proyecto Ágora,… Read the full press release
100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only €19.99 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline (ULCC), today (22 Feb) announced it will launch a new route from Dublin to Bologna in June 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new Irish route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from… Read the full press release
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travelers who take domestic flights in Norway will soon be able to gain the rewards and benefits that EuroBonus members in the rest of world can enjoy. SAS is now set to introduce its EuroBonus rewards program for domestic flights in Norway with SAS and Widerøe, which means companies with business… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel industry organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to successfully develop and promote travel and tourism in Asia Pacific can now submit entries to the 2013 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards. The winning entries will be showcased at the PATA Travel Mart, September 15-17, 2013, in Chengdu,… Read the full press release
CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests of Ritz-Carlton properties around the world now have the pleasure of using Asprey Purple Water amenities in the guestrooms, through a new alliance between the two legendary luxury brands. Holding a royal warrant and dating back to 1781, Asprey is one of the world’s oldest and most revered luxury… Read the full press release
But Long-term Solution is Technology, Operations and Infrastructure Hong Kong, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to agree on a global approach to market-based measures (MBMs) to help aviation manage the 2% of global manmade carbon emissions for which it is responsible. IATA also stressed the need for governments… Read the full press release
New Easter package includes accommodations, Afternoon Tea and more. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Now is the time to discover the delights of early spring with an Easter break in the heart of Mayfair. Set back from Park Lane and just steps away from Hyde Park in all its spring time glory, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska’s vice president, finance and chief financial officer, at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference on Monday, March 4, in New… Read the full press release
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways began offering for sale new nonstop service international flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and San Jose Del Cabo/Los Cabos International Airport in Baja California, Mexico. AirTran daily service on the new route begins June 2, 2013, and is open for sale now… Read the full press release
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — All exhibition visitors travelling with airberlin to this year’s International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in the German capital have reason to celebrate: airberlin will be serving the popular curried sausage known as Currywurst as a free snack on all domestic German flights to Berlin after 10:00 am from 5th to 8th March. Back… Read the full press release
Atlanta, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a long-term agreement with Consolid, a leading multiple points of sale consolidator in Latin America. The new agreement establishes Travelport as Consolid’s travel technology partner, providing access to travel content including air, hotel, car rental and cruise lines via its… Read the full press release
Richmond, Va., 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steven Spielberg’s movie LINCOLN was filmed entirely in Virginia, in and around the cities of Richmond and Petersburg. Virginia’s LINCOLN Movie Trail and interactive Web site lead visitors to actual filming locations as well as restaurants, bars and shops that were favorites of the stars including Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon… Read the full press release
Lodging Leader Collects 1M Soap Bars and Amenity Bottles. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global hospitality leader Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has become an official hotel partner of Clean the World, a non-profit that collects, recycles and distributes discarded soaps and other hygiene amenities to communities in need. With nearly 47,000 rooms (more than 200 hotels) already… Read the full press release
Create an unforgettable experience at two, three or four Four Seasons hotels in Thailand. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels Thailand presents its own take on the “Grand Tour,” that traditional educational journey and intellectual adventure, once a rite of passage for elite travellers of a certain means. In addition to the opportunities to discover the culture, flavours… Read the full press release
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and leading hotel and travel specialist, lastminute.com, have today launched a joint marketing campaign designed to encourage consumers to embrace the spontaneity of a last minute getaway by visiting www.lastminute.com/visitengland, and booking a short break in England. Tube Card Panels and outdoor advertising at key rail hubs will… Read the full press release
• Study identifies six key factors will influence the growth of long-distance rail passenger traffic over the period to 2020 and outlines business potential • Amadeus committed to support growth of rail sector through technology Madrid, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Long-distance passenger traffic will increase by an estimated 21 per cent (2.2 per cent annually) to… Read the full press release
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that the company will expand its portfolio over the next 18 months, with openings in Hainan, China, Istanbul, and Jakarta in 2013. 2013: RAFFLES HAINAN will be Raffles’ second property in China after Raffles Beijing Hotel, opening in Spring 2013. With long stretches of pristine sandy beaches and year-round sunshine, Hainan is China’s… Read the full press release
Third Russian base to satisfy continued strong demand Moscow, Russia, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces the opening of a new operation in Vladivostok, situated at the head of the Golden Horn Bay in the Primorsky Krai region, near Russia’s border with North Eastern China. This new… Read the full press release
Fares as low as $39* at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced that, effective immediately, its schedules and fares will no longer be available on Expedia. As always, Frontier’s best fares continue to be found on its website at FlyFrontier.com. When you book at FlyFrontier.com, Frontier guarantees you’ll get the best travel… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released the first traffic report of the year for Abu Dhabi International Airport. The report that covers the month of January indicated a double digit increase of a 19.6% growth in passenger traffic, compared to the same month last year. The report… Read the full press release