2013 Nebraska Passport sites selected

Program to feature prizes from Nebraska Lottery LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The  Nebraska Tourism Commission is announcing the 80 featured stops in the 2013 Nebraska Passport today. New this year are special-interest tours featuring top picks from past travelers, art galleries, craft breweries and literary stops. The Passport program encourages travelers to explore Nebraska,… Read the full press release

Magnolia Hotel Omaha Named 2012 “Property of the Year” in Stout Street Hospitality Collection

Denver, Colo., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leigh Hitz, president and chief operating officer for Stout Street Hospitality, today announced that Magnolia Hotel Omaha was recently named the company’s 2012 “Property of the Year.” The award was granted based on a combination of factors including guest service scores, employee satisfaction and retention, property revenue and more. “We… Read the full press release

The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has launched a new website for film makers and producers

Palm Springs, Calif., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has launched a new website, www.psfilmfriendly.com, for film makers and producers sourcing locations in Palm Springs for upcoming movies, television commercials and advertising photo shoots. The new “virtual film office” features an image library, a free film permit application and procedures and a directory… Read the full press release

Schiphol Group supports KLM with the launch of its biofuel-powered intercontinental flights

2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today ( March 8), Schiphol Group together with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and leading global air carriers KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Delta Air Lines, announced the launch of a first-ever series of intercontinental KLM flights, powered by second-generation biofuel. This second-generation biofuel is made from processed… Read the full press release

London City Airport on Mission to Reduce Carbon Emissions

2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport has been recognised for its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.  The only airport in the city of London, it has become just the fourth in the UK to become Airport Carbon Accredited by the only independent, institutionally-endorsed carbon standard for airports. LCY has been awarded Level 1 accreditation… Read the full press release

Be ‘appy and win free flights with RYANATION

2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today sees Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) and Ryanair launch RYANATION, a new iPhone app that offers members of the public a chance to win free flights to select destinations served by Ryanair every week. RYANATION will run consecutively over three-months, with one lucky winner claiming a pair of free flight tickets each week. Entrants… Read the full press release

LAX FEATURES CELEBRATED LOS ANGELES ARTISTS IN NEW EXHIBITIONS

Los Angeles, California, 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, unveils two new art exhibits at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – A Look at COLA Individual Artist Fellowships featuring paintings, hand-drawn animation, photographs, film and mixed-media artworks, and My Life in Airports featuring Deborah Aschheim’s… Read the full press release

Single European Sky Performance Scheme Targets Set to Disappoint Again

Geneva, 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the decision of the European Single Sky Committee to endorse weakened Performance and Charging Scheme regulations for air navigation services over the period 2015-2019. The decision was made on 8 March and impacts the calendar years 2015-2019 (known as Reference Period 2 or RP2)…. Read the full press release

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Four Square Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin

2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year why not follow up St. Patrick’s Day festivities with a visit to Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin for a St. Patrick’s Four Square Dinner – four tempting dishes served at the same time, the perfect way to round-off the city celebrations? Executive Chef Terry White has created a feast of the best of Irish cuisine with… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Converts AirTran Airways Service, Adding 79th Destination To Route Map

Airline Offers Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas Customers Low Fares and More Destinations 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is excited to announce that LUV has officially landed in Branson, Missouri! The Branson Community rolled out the red carpet today as Congressman Billy Long joined the Branson Airport in welcoming Southwest’s first Customers to… Read the full press release