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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New First Saver Plus fare is about 40 per cent lower on average 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is extending its fares for First Class flights and in future will also offer its top travel class at a more affordable price. The new fare provides a welcome alternative to the traditional, fully flexible fare and is… Read the full press release
MoU Between Royal Jet and Abu Dhabi Airports Company Supports Double Digit Industry Growth Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Royal Jet and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will effectively facilitate the expansion of operations into the Al Bateen Executive Airport by the Abu Dhabi-based international luxury… Read the full press release
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — “The number of users in the wireless network has increased massively in the last 12 months. In January 2013, the number of users was 168% higher than in January 2012,” says Ville Haapasaari, Airport Director. Compared to the figures in January 2009, the increase is even more extensive: the user volume is now… Read the full press release
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It will be easier and faster to get to the security screening area when Copenhagen Airport introduces automated boarding pass scanners. The goal is to increase passenger satisfaction as well as capacity. In future, passengers at Copenhagen Airport will go trough a so-called e-gate before entering the security screening area; manual boarding… Read the full press release
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported February’s traffic results. The company continued its passenger growth in February. The company carried 1,254,643 passengers, an increase of 9 percent compared to February last year. Due to last year’s leap year, this February had one less travel day. The same number of travel days this year would… Read the full press release
Honours 3 NGOs with unique In-Flight collection drive 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its tradition of celebrating International Women’s day and as part of its JetViva initiative, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to honour the efforts of non-profit organizations, aimed at the welfare of the girl child and women in society…. Read the full press release
New design and revised launch page Direct entry to the most important travel-related functions such as Booking, Flight search and Web Check-in Perfectly adjusted to use on all end devices, from PC to laptop to tablet 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today onwards, the Austrian Website www.austrian.com appears in an entirely new look. “This is a fundamental rework… Read the full press release
296-room Hyatt Place hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin Austin, TX, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and White Lodging Services today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Austin Downtown, just steps from the Austin Convention Center and the city’s famous Sixth Street. “With thousands of music, film and digital enthusiasts arriving… Read the full press release
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot has won Athens International Airport Award 2012 as Fastest Growing Airline in Eastern Europe. This is the fourth top prize from Athens International Airport. Russia’s largest air carrier was named the best in this category in 2006, 2007 and 2011. «We highly appreciate that our efforts were recognized by our European partners. Aeroflot is the world-level air company specializing… Read the full press release
Eco-Friendly Products, How-to Seminars and Home Improvement Tips Palm Springs, Calif. 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — With spring cleaning season just around the corner, residents and visitors can work on their home projects and shop at the semi-annual Desert Living Home Show scheduled Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pan European Network Service (PENS) is now the operational network for the exchange of coordination messages between the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Centres of NATS in Swanwick (UK) and the Maastricht Upper Area Centre (MUAC) in the Netherlands. PENS allows ATC Centres to exchange flight information data securely and efficiently… Read the full press release
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — CIAL Chief Executive Jim Boult says though the net profit after tax is 7.5 per cent down on the previous half year, earnings before interest costs, tax depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) – the company’s key operational financial performance measure – at $33.1m, was 5.2% ahead of the same period last year. Total… Read the full press release
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport, the Heinemann Duty Free and the Vida Family Wine Estate from the Szekszárd wine region in Hungary have embarked on a special wine promotion this spring. Vida wines are available for tasting and for purchase at the SkyCourt and the Heinemann Duty Free shop located in the transit area at… Read the full press release
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In continuing the 2012-13 winter schedule, Air France-KLM has opted for strict control of its capacity*, which will undergo only moderate growth in the 2013 summer season (March 31-October 26). In comparison with summer 2012, long-haul capacity will be raised by 2.4% and medium-haul capacity will be reduced by 2.1%. THE AIR… Read the full press release
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Route improvement works by our colleagues at Network Rail mean alterations to many Virgin Trains services over the Easter weekend. Trains will be busy and journey times longer than usual. People intending to travel should book early and reserve a seat. Improvements will be made at a number of locations. A large… Read the full press release
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Twelfth Meeting of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics commended the UNWTO Private Sector Commitment to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism Initiative and praised the growing number of signatory businesses who pledged to uphold responsible conduct in the tourism sector (Madrid, Spain, 4-5 March). As the body responsible for… Read the full press release
New treatment at spectacular rooftop Spa. 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine being cocooned up above the vibrant city in a private rooftop sanctuary enjoying a world of peace and serenity. The spectacular Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane features nine glass-walled treatment rooms, all with breathtaking views over the treetops of Hyde Park, and each with its… Read the full press release
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways has opened a line maintenance base at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, the UAE flag carrier’s seventh outside Abu Dhabi and its first in the United States. The new facility is equipped with the latest technology and will perform all scheduled and non-scheduled line maintenance for Etihad Airways’ daily Boeing 777… Read the full press release
BERLIN, GERMANY, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s (NYSE: MAR) evolving portfolio of independent hotels, announced today it will debut in Germany later this year with the opening of the 87-room Hotel am Steinplatz in Berlin. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the historic icon will re-open following an extensive renovation after first opening as a hotel… Read the full press release
16 new connections / 5 new destinations / Business Class retrofit speeded up 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to expand its services to popular leisure travel destinations. The new summer timetable includes five new attractive holiday destinations: Mahón, Jerez de la Frontera, Cardiff, Glasgow and Varna. In the long-haul segment, Lufthansa is launching a… Read the full press release
Hilton Lake Taupo Exhibits The Singular Most Collected Form Of African Art, Also In the Collections Of The Museum Of Modern Art In New York TAUPO, New Zealand, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fifteen pieces of valuable and rare Zimbabwean sculptures have found their home at Hilton Lake Taupo. Made from stones such as butterjade, cobalt, opalstone, verdite… Read the full press release