2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (SACVB) Sandy Bench, Alysia Roden and Troy Love have been promoted to Senior Sales Managers. Sandra J. Bench, CMP, CTA has been with the SACVB for six years. A graduate of Western Michigan University, Sandy had a successful career as a meeting planner where she… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Introducing The All New Burgers & Burgundy in The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Three new swoon-worthy burger flavours make for Wednesday night perfection. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each Wednesday night, The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston hosts the hottest event in town for burger and wine lovers:Burgers & Burgundy. This popular event pairs the guest’s selection of one of four burger flavours with two tastings of Burgundian style wines for just USD… Read the full press release
CAA publishes advice to DfT on the UK’s terminal air navigation services market
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today (Thursday 28 February 2013) published its advice to the Department for Transport (DfT) on how the market for terminal air navigation services at the UK’s largest airports is currently working. The advice was requested by the Secretary of State for Transport in March 2012,… Read the full press release
Lufthansa takes delivery of first A320 with sharklets
Extended wingtips reduce fuel consumption by up to four per cent. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa pilots have today picked up the airline’s first Airbus A320 equipped with 2.4 metre-high extended wingtips in Hamburg Finkenwerder. Known as sharklets, the blended wingtips are designed to cut fuel consumption by one to four per cent, depending on the… Read the full press release
New Annual Medical Conference To Launch in Houston in 2014
New Conference Part of Larger Initiative to Raise Global Profile of City’s Medical Industry HOUSTON, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) announced a new initiative today to create an annual medical conference that will raise the global profile of Houston as a medical hub while generating new revenue for the… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport – Travelling gets smoother: Five new automated border control gates
Helsinki Airport gets five new automatic border control gates for departing passengers. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The total of 15 automated border control gates for departing passengers make travelling smoother and reduce queuing. The gates at Helsinki Airport create the longest row of such gates in Europe. There are 15 more automated border control gates for… Read the full press release
CTC appoints Robert Mercure to its Board of Directors
Newcomer brings vast experience in the hotel industry at home and abroad to the boardroom table. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Robert Mercure, a man with hotels in his blood, is the latest addition to the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Board of Directors. Mercure comes from a family with a long tradition in the Canadian hotel industry: he is the… Read the full press release
SWISS to modify its international surcharge
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS is adjusting the international surcharge (formerly known as the fuel surcharge) for its intercontinental flights with effect from 8 March. The increase will apply to all tickets for intercontinental air travel originating in Switzerland in all seating classes. At the same time, SWISS is abolishing its international surcharge on tickets for… Read the full press release
Opening Night at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Spotlights “World’s Tallest Hotel”
Dubai, UAE, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last night, the JW Marriott luxury brand celebrated the newly opened landmark hotel in the Middle East and second Marquis worldwide – the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Featuring an exclusive performance by British singer / songwriter and recording star, Leona Lewis, the “World’s Tallest Hotel” hosted more than 1,200 VIP… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Dublin Route To Bremen
100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only €19.99 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline (ULCC), today (27 Feb) announced it will launch a new route from Dublin to Bremen in September 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new Irish route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport to submit connectivity and capacity options to the Airports Commission
Gatwick formally expresses its intent to participate in the work of the Airports Commission Gatwick’s vision of competing airports will deliver for the passenger and the UK economy 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport announced today that it has formally submitted its expression of intent to put forward short, medium and long-term proposals to address the… Read the full press release
APPOINTMENTS AT THE AIR FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with the transformations currently underway at the Company, the Air France Group’s Communications division has been reorganized. – Jean-Charles Tréhan has been promoted to the position of VP Communications in charge of Information and Contents. Within the framework of his new position, he will supervise the Press Office, the internal and external… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines: Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787 To Our Valued Customers, On behalf of Ethiopian Airlines, I would like to personally apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of the grounding of our Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As… Read the full press release
PABU Izakaya Announces Exclusive Dinner Series Offering Guests an Inspired Japanese Culinary Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Introducing The Tatami Table Dinners with Chef Jonah Kim. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since its opening, PABU Izakaya has brought Baltimore culinary enthusiasts and novices a taste of Japan. The izakaya style dining restaurant located Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore in Harbor East is the first of its kind in the city, modeled after the traditional Japanese drinking establishments offering socially intimate dining…. Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific enhances services in summer schedule
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced enhancements to its services to Toronto, Los Angeles and Bangkok in its Summer Schedule, offering more options and convenience with increased connectivity for passengers travelling through the Hong Kong hub. The airline will add three flights a week each to Toronto and Los Angeles from 31 March,… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Resumes Charleston, West Virginia – Myrtle Beach Seasonal Service
Miramar, Florida, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tomorrow Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) resumes nonstop seasonal service between Charleston, West Virginia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flights will initially operate twice weekly and increase to three times weekly on April 25, 2013. Customers can check out the ultra low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day… Read the full press release
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Celebrates Its 2012 Successes
DEAD SEA, Jordan, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre managed by Hiltonrecently held its annual team member party to celebrate the Centre’s 2012 successes and achievements. Kamel Ajami, Hilton Worldwide country manager – Jordan, joined in the celebrations and congratulated the team for their passion and enthusiasm, care and dedication and effort… Read the full press release
RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION RISES TO NUMBER 26 IN THE ‘SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 COMPANIES TO WORK FOR’ IN ITS SECOND YEAR LISTED
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Red Carnation Hotel Collection jumped an impressive 47 places from number 71 last year to number 26 in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies. The results of this prestigious and highly sought after accolade were announced at an award ceremony in Battersea, London last night. After making its debut on the… Read the full press release
HLABEKISA COMMUNITY FINDS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE IN NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hlabekisa community in Mpumalanga (a rural community 20km or 12 miles from the world renowned Kruger National Park) is celebrating the opening of the Anton Bilton High School, thanks to the Africa Foundation,&Beyond’s social development partner, and through the generous donation of &Beyond guests Lisa and Anton Bilton. Government representatives, Africa Foundation staff,… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai Heralds A New Era Of Luxury Waterfront Hospitality
Hong Kong, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2013 and will be a masterpiece of contemporary luxury located on the Pudong waterfront. The hotel will mark the highly anticipated debut of the award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in China’s cosmopolitan and commercial capital. Located on the… Read the full press release
AVIS LAUNCHES VEHICLE SELECTION SERVICE IN CANADA
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that Avis Preferred® Select & Go, the Company’s vehicle selection service, is now available in Toronto. With Select & Go, Avis Preferred members can (1) keep and drive away in their pre-assigned rental vehicle; (2) exchange their car, at no additional charge, by selecting another… Read the full press release