Hong Kong, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce a delicious seasonal menu available exclusively at Camélia to enjoy with friends and family this Easter. This unique gourmet menu, created by Michelin star chef Thierry Marx and his team at Camélia, includes mouth-watering dishes using Easter’s best known ingredients such as ‘Asparagus from Mallemort… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: March 7, 2013
THE CARLYLE, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL ANNOUNCES NEW LITERARY LUNCHEON SERIES, “IN CONVERSATION AT THE CARLYLE”
New York, NY, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in conjunction with Random House Publishing Group, announces a new luncheon and literary series at the famed property. Each In Conversation at The Carlyle event includes a three-course lunch followed by an intimate chat with each prestigious author and a signed personalized copy of… Read the full press release
Jersey hosts ‘Islands of the World’ conference
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Highlands College University Centre, in partnership with Hautlieu School, will be hosting an international conference on small islands next year. The theme of the conference is ‘Challenges and success’. Almost 300 international experts and academics in the field of island studies are expected to attend the International Small Islands Studies Association… Read the full press release
Eight-Day-Old Southern White Rhino Takes “Charge” at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Eight-Day-Old Southern White Rhino Takes “Charge” At San Diego Zoo Safari Park 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kayode, an eight-day-old male southern white rhino, spent the morning running and interacting with his mother at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The youngster was eager to explore all the fun the 55-acre East African Plains habitat had to… Read the full press release
Find Fun For Your Family in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether your family seeks thrills and chills, cocoa baths, ‘sweet’ history, four-star, four-diamond dining and accommodations, Hershey, PA, is the place for everyone to enjoy their own brand of fun and experience it all…together. “Families live farther from each other now than in the past, so traveling together is often… Read the full press release
SSP to generate over $1 billion in food and beverage sales at JFK Terminal 4
16 stunning restaurants to open as part of $28 million investment 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP, in partnership with JFKIAT, is to open 16 restaurants at JFK’s Terminal 4 as part of a $28 million development project. The agreement, which is expected to generate over $1 billion in cumulative sales over the term of the contract,… Read the full press release
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Hotels Reward Fans for Sticking to Resolutions
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With 2013 in full swing, many may have long abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. For those still determined to keep up, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® is offering one million reasons to persevere with its “Stick to your Resolution” sweepstakes, awarding winners up to one million Wyndham Rewards® loyalty points redeemable… Read the full press release
WestJet And Air France Announce Code-Share Agreement
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — WestJet and Air France today announced they have entered into a code-share agreement enabling Air France to offer its customers 15 new Canadian routes operated by WestJet. The “AF” code is now on select WestJet flights connecting from Toronto to Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saint-John’s, Moncton and Halifax. Winnipeg and… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing Opens Near Historic City Sights
New Hotel Features Fresh Appearance Following Multimillion-Dollar Conversion ATLANTA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s leading global hotel companies announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing, within walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic district and downtown. The new Holiday Inn Express hotel… Read the full press release
Finavia is campaigning for smooth security checks
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year, Finavia, responsible for airport and air navigation services in Finland, will highlight security check matters to an even greater extent to make airport security check lines as smooth as possible. “Security checks are a compulsory part of modern air travel. We are continuously working to ensure convenient security checks for… Read the full press release
FUN BEGINS AT TORONTO PEARSON THIS MARCH BREAK
Toronto, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers are planning and packing and getting ready to kick off their March Break here at the airport. This year Toronto Pearson is expecting 101,000 guests on March 7 and 107,000 on March 8 These will be the two busiest days of the March Break season. On a typical day, Toronto Pearson… Read the full press release
SAS increases cooperation with SYKES
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS has agreed a contract with SYKES to significantly extend cooperation and to transfer further elements of Customer Contact Center (CCC) operations to Sykes. Some parts of SAS support for corporate customers and agents will continue to be managed internally. SAS and SYKES have been working together since 2010, when SYKES took… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES WIZZTV
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new partnership with TouristMirror™ and launched a further innovation on the travel market. Wizzair.com, the home of low fares, is the first European airline featuring proprietary travel videos to promote the attractive Wizz Air network of over… 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, 2013-03-07 — /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
Aeroflot summed up traffic and capacity statistics for January 2013
Moscow, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for January 2013. In January 2013 passenger traffic increased by 19.1% against January 2012 and totaled 1,395.7 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 22.0% (+155.9 ths passengers) reaching 863.1 ths passengers. The number of passengers served on domestic lines was 532.6… Read the full press release
British Airways marks 10 years at London City Airport
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways marks 10 years at London City Airport in March with a year-long party for customers, colleagues and charity. The celebrations begin on March 27 with a birthday party at the Museum of London Docklands, hosted by football legend Gary Lineker and Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), parent… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport welcomed four new board directors
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chairman and management of Shannon Airport Authority have welcomed the appointment of four new members to the board of the SAA. The new appointees are US based public policy consultant and transport expert Kathryn O’Leary Higgins, Managing Director of Clare FM and Tipp FM radio stations Liam O’Shea and Shannon… Read the full press release
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA, AIRPORT OFFICIALS UNVEIL STATE-OF-THE-ART AIRCRAFT GATES AT LAX’S NEW TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa was joined today by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Singapore Airlines executives to unveil the north concourse and three gates of the New Tom Bradley International Terminal (New TBIT) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The gates are the first of 18 to be built… Read the full press release
AIR FRANCE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH THE WORLD’S BIGGEST FEMALE CREW
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate International Women’s Day, Air France is forming the biggest ever all-female crew, with 2 pilots and 22 stewardesses on board flight AF054 to Washington, operated by the Airbus A380. Air France has celebrated International Women’s Day for several years. For the first time, in 2013, it is celebrating the event… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office promotes tourism at Mainland travel fair
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is joining “Guangzhou International Travel Fair 2013” (GITF 2013) for the unparalleled opportunities to expand tourist markets and enhance connections with Mainland and worldwide travel industry partners, promoting Macau’s value and positioning as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure in the acclaimed travel show. GITF 2013… Read the full press release
SAS and Swissport International signed Letter of Intent: Swissport to take over SAS Ground Handling
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport) and Scandinavian Airline Systems (SAS) today announced they have signed a Letter of Intent. The letter creates the basis for continued negotiations between the two companies, aiming at an agreement to transfer full ownership of SAS’ Ground Handling in Denmark, Sweden and Norway to Swissport. As a first… Read the full press release
PATA: 2012 Was a Record Year for Asia/Pacific Tourism
BANGKOK, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Asia and the Pacific continued as a hot spot for international tourism in 2012, attracting what is expected to be in excess of 350 million international visitor arrivals, expanding its collective inbound count by more than 5% and generating more than 18 million additional foreign visits, year-on-year. This is according to… Read the full press release
Rate Remains Key Driver of Growth for Hotels in 2013
NEW YORK, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — While demand for hotel rooms continues to see moderate growth across all segments , average daily rate (ADR) continues to be the main driver of growth for hotels in 2013, according to data from the February 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). “Based on TravelClick data, while committed occupancy… Read the full press release
Happy Birthday Oliver! Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire Invites Guests and Their Dogs to Join the Celebration
Oliver Beckington, Hampshire’s favourite Labrador, celebrates his second birthday with a special weekend package. 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is hard to believe that almost two years have passed since little Oliver Beckington arrived to begin his life of luxury in the countryside at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, and there is no doubt that he has fast become… Read the full press release
LATAM Airlines Group chooses oneworld as its global alliance
Brazil’s TAM to leave Star for oneworld in early 2014 LAN Colombia to join oneworld too, building on LAN group’s 13-year membership of alliance Business as usual for customers meantime, with seamless transition promised Latin America’s top airline group strengthens oneworld’s status as global first choice alliance 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — LATAM Airlines Group today confirmed its selection of oneworld® as… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S BIGGEST EVER ST PATRICK’S DAY SCHEDULE
Over 580 Dublin Flights & 100,000 Pax This St Patrick’s Festival 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (7 Mar) announced its biggest-ever St Patrick’s Day schedule, with over 580 flights to/from Dublin over St Patrick’s weekend, bringing visitors to/from some 70 European destinations. As Ireland’s (and Europe’s) biggest airline, Ryanair… Read the full press release
Pupils celebrate new eco-garden thanks to a grant from Heathrow Community Fund
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bedfont Primary School in Hounslow today celebrated the official opening of its eco-garden, allowing pupils at the school to learn first-hand about biodiversity and develop their understanding of the natural environment. The garden was built thanks to a £20,000 grant from the Heathrow Community Fund. The grant has allowed an area of… Read the full press release
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Expands Product Offering and Support in Europe
Full range of web development products and services now available to global hoteliers BERLIN, Germany, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a global technology company serving the hospitality industry, has expanded their internet marketing products and services in Europe, including the company’s support infrastructure and the launch of WebExpress. “With our a total hotel website… Read the full press release
The U.S. Travel Association Applauds House Bill to Fund Government
Legislation Requires Staffing to Facilitate International Travelers Washington, D.C. 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the House for approving a six-month stopgap spending bill to keep the government operating past March 27 and require Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to maintain its staffing levels from the end of fiscal 2012. “We applaud… Read the full press release
NextGenJazz Series Back To Showcase New Voices In Chicago Jazz At The Drake Hotel
CHICAGO, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Beginning April 2013, on the first three Thursdays of April, May, June, July, September and October, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., some of… Read the full press release