Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives to stage special Earth Hour events on March 23

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s lights out for Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and W Retreat & Spa – Maldives. Both resorts will join millions around the world in turning off lights for Earth Hour 2013 to illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action. Earth Hour 2013 takes place on March 23… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает рейсы в хорватский город Задар

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет об открытии в летнем расписании 2013 года рейсов из Москвы в Задар (Хорватия). Полеты будут осуществляться с 15 июня 2013 года с периодичностью один раз в неделю – по субботам. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 05:55, прибытие в Задар – в 07:20 по местному… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World continues to celebrate its 85th anniversary year with the launch of its newly redesigned website, LHW.com

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Leading Hotels of the World continues to celebrate its 85th anniversary year with the launch of its newly redesigned website, LHW.com. The site has an entirely different look and feel, enhanced functionalities, and richer, more in-depth content. Completely rebuilt from the ground up, it operates on a state-of-the-art hardware platform and employs… Read the full press release

Jersey to join Earth Hour

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Islanders are being urged to join millions of people worldwide who will be turning their lights off on Saturday 23 March as part of Earth Hour. The World Wildlife Fund is holding its annual Earth Hour on 23 March between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm. Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and… Read the full press release

An incident involving a Canadian Pacific freight train is affecting the VIA Rail passenger trains operating on the Montréal-Ottawa-Toronto route

MONTREAL, 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — An incident involving a Canadian Pacific freight train is affecting the VIA Rail passenger trains operating on the Montréal-Ottawa-Toronto route, in both directions. Some ten VIA Rail trains are affected by this situation. For many customers, VIA will be replacing their scheduled train with a motorcoach service, at least for a… Read the full press release

Trenitalia – ECTAA partnership

BEST PERFORMANCES: Spain and the UK have recorded the highest growth rates of Trenitalia sales (Spain +170% in 2013 versus 2012 and United Kingdom  +200%) United States and Canada (35%), France (24%), Japan, Korea and Taiwan (21%) are ranking among the first markets for Trenitalia sales. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trenitalia’s sales and ticketing across Europe… Read the full press release

CVG Has Warm-Weather Options to Beat the Winter Blues

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sick of the snow? Gray skies got you down? Winter-weather advisories ringing in your ears? CVG has the perfect solution: a trip to the beach. Local residents have the opportunity to cast off the winter and work on their tans with CVG’s non-stop service, including seasonal service by several carriers and charters… Read the full press release

Adventure Travel Trade Association Recognizes Values Statement Commitment as “Cost of Entry” to Adventure Tourism Industry Sector

Seattle, WA., 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Setting precedent for the global adventure tourism sector, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) today has released a Values Statement — a new prerequisite of membership in the near 900-member global community representing more than 80 nations — to ensure members of its community put effort towards nurturing, protecting and professionalizing sustainable… Read the full press release

On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm Arlanda and Madrid

On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm Arlanda and Madrid. This new route will complement the service that SAS already offers from Copenhagen to Madrid. SAS will now provide up to ten departures a week between Scandinavia and Madrid. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS will start direct flights between Stockholm and Madrid… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago will celebrate either a Cubs or White Sox victory on April 1 with half off the signature homemade hot dog at Allium

No April Fools: Allium’s Signature Homemade Hot Dog Goes Half Price on April 1 at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with a Season Opening Victory by the Chicago Cubs or White Sox. If both teams win, Allium will serve up a complimentary draft beer with the half-price hot dog. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Root, root, root for the home team Opening… Read the full press release

airberlin records net profit in 2012

Net result of EUR 6.8 million, 33.3 million guests Group revenue of EUR 4.31 billion, capacity utilization and yield increased Strategic partnership with Etihad Airways provides joint revenue of EUR 100 million, new code share routes expected to provide further growth First “Turbine” measures started – EUR 400 million until the end of 2014 180… Read the full press release

Agoda.com is offering fantastic hotel deals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering fantastic hotel deals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year. The celebration is the biggest holiday of the year in Thailand – Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve all rolled into one…. Read the full press release

Marriott International has been named one of the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International has been named one of the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies (WME) by the Ethisphere Institute.  This is the sixth time the company has been recognized by Ethisphere for its commitment to maintaining superior business practices. In selecting the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere considered codes of ethics; investments in… Read the full press release

Survey Results Reveal Overseas travelers are avoiding the U.S. due to “embarrassingly” lengthy and inefficient customs and entry procedures

At least $95 billion and 518,900 American jobs at risk in the U.S. economy; 100 million travelers aware of negative entry experience Washington, D.C. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Overseas travelers are avoiding the United States due to “embarrassingly” lengthy and inefficient customs and entry procedures at the nation’s gateway airports according to a new survey released… Read the full press release

Hilton Lake Taupo will observe and celebrate Earth Hour 2013 In Support Of Energy Conservation

TAUPO, New Zealand, 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Lake Taupo will observe and celebrate Earth Hour 2013 on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. local time. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities around the world will turn out their lights for to show their support for environmentally sustainable action. Hilton Lake Taupo is just… Read the full press release

Fly Ryanair from London Stansted to Frankfurt Hahn for just £10

RYANAIR’S MONDAY MADNESS! 100,000 £10 seats on over 1,000 European routes in April 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 18 Mar), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Frankfurt Hahn from just £10 in April as part of its ‘Monday Madness’ low fares promotion…. Read the full press release

Travelport has announced a new multi-year, global content agreement with China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines

Beijing, China, 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has announced a new multi-year, global content agreement with China Eastern Airlines (MU), one of the leading carriers in China, and Shanghai Airlines (FM), a fully owned subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines. The agreement ensures… Read the full press release

Norwegian to open service from Copenhagen to Florida

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — From November this year, non-stop flights will be available from Copenhagen Airport to Florida. Norwegian, Scandinavia’s second largest airline, announced plans today for the airline’s first long-haul service out of Copenhagen. The new route is to Fort Lauderdale, less than an hour’s drive north of Miami. The first Norwegian flight will take… Read the full press release

Istanbul Ataturk Airport was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at Air Transport News Awards held in Montreal

2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at ATN (Air Transport News) Awards held prior to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) meeting organized annually by the United Nations. The most prestigious awards  in the Aviation industry were presented to the winners during a ceremony held in Montreal…. Read the full press release

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced that Jane L. Morris is the new Executive Director

Airport Authority Board of Directors Approves Unanimously MESA, Ariz., 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced today that Jane L. Morris is the new Executive Director. Ms. Morris, 53, will report to the Board of Directors and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Airport and replaces the Airport Authority’s Lynn Kusy, who retired March… Read the full press release