VisitBritain has once again joined forces with the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) to deliver what is now the largest ever business-to-business tourism event promoting Britain internationally. 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hosted Buyers Marketplace (HBM), which gets underway today at the iconic Wembley Stadium, is an exclusive opportunity for British tourism suppliers and destinations to… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: March 2013
‘Team Australia’ approach to aviation development takes off
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has been voted best destination marketer in Asia by the airline and airport industry at Routes Asia in Mumbai. The recent achievements of Tourism Australia in helping to market ‘destination Australia’ to international airlines were acknowledged by the international aviation industry. Tourism Australia took out the ‘Destination’ category at this… Read the full press release
Tourism Vancouver: 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival was the most successful Dine Out to date
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — In partnership with premier sponsor American Express, Tourism Vancouver is pleased to announce that the 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival was the most successful Dine Out to date. During Canada’s largest restaurant festival, tens of thousands of local and out-of-town foodies experienced the best of Vancouver’s explosive culinary scene for 17 days. Taking place January 18… Read the full press release
Butterfly Kaleidoscope presented by Citizens Energy Group opens March 22
INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — A mesmerizing swirl of living colors will fill the Hilbert Conservatory as part of the Indianapolis Zoo’s new exhibit, Butterfly Kaleidoscope presented by Citizens Energy Group. Following a two-year hiatus, butterflies have returned to White River Gardens as part of this allnew exhibit, and the Hilbert Conservatory has been completely transformed to… Read the full press release
Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to the Brandt and… Read the full press release
Chef Pierre Gagnaire Launches New Spring Menu At Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Hong Kong, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — World-renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire returns to his eponymously titled restaurant, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas from 27 March to 3 April to test and launch his spring 2013 menu. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire is the only restaurant in the U.S. where guests can experience the cuisine of the three-star Michelin… Read the full press release
LAX GATEWAY PYLONS TO GO DARK IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL EARTH HOUR, SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Los Angeles, California, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 100-foot-tall LAX Gateway pylons that illuminate the main entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will light solid green one hour before Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23. Then, during Earth Hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., the pylons will be turned off as part of a coordinated worldwide… Read the full press release
Airport Ambassadors Aim High with Customer Excellence
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds City College Principal Peter Roberts and Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood today celebrated the successful completion of a bespoke training programme by the airport’s frontline employees. Seven Airport Ambassadors were presented with certificates for the ‘Standards of Excellence – Leeds Bradford International Airport’ qualification – a ten-week training course… Read the full press release
Gatwick opens new routes to high-growth markets
Gatwick today opens a new route to Moscow with easyJet This follows new routes recently launched to other key emerging markets Gatwick is helping to improve connectivity with the capacity we have today 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today’s inaugural flight from Gatwick to Moscow comes as the airport reveals its increasing number of connections to key… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains urges customers to book seats as Easter trains fill up
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is urging those planning to use its services over the Easter weekend to firm up their plans and take advantage of free seat reservations. 100,000 tickets for Virgin Trains services have already been sold for the period from Thursday 28 March to Tuesday 2 April. With significant engineering works taking… Read the full press release
GBTA Foundation Announces New Board Members
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced four new appointments to the GBTA Foundation Board of Trustees. Joining the Board will be Christie Hicks, senior vice president of Starwood Sales Organization at Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Volker Huber, president of… Read the full press release
ICAO and UNWTO Affirm Cooperation on Joint Aviation and Tourism Goals
Montreal/Madrid, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and UNWTO signed a special Joint Statement on Aviation and Tourism today, acknowledging the intention of the two UN agencies to begin cooperating more closely on issues of common priority. The Joint Statement was signed by ICAO Secretary General, Raymond Benjamin, and UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb… Read the full press release
PATA Annual Summit Speakers: Travel and Tourism Needs to Get More Political
Bangkok, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel industry leaders will issue a rallying call for politicians and government policy makers around the world to start “Embracing the Complete Visitor Economy” at the PATA Annual Summit, which takes place Friday April 26 in Bangkok. Mr Martin J Craigs, PATA CEO said: “If you want the travel and tourism industry to be… Read the full press release
Executive Chef John Johnson Presents An Egg-ceptional Easter Brunch Menu at Four Seasons Hotel New York
Sunday, March 31, 2013 in The Garden Restaurant. 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Executive Chef John Johnson has created a delicious Easter Brunch menu to share with friends and family alike at The Garden at Four Seasons Hotel New York. His three-course Brunch features Garden favourites as well as new items that are sure to please. To start, enjoy the Catskill smoked salmon pizette served with… Read the full press release
Southwest and AirTran Finish Connecting Their Networks
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has successfully completed the connection between the Southwest and AirTran networks. Customers are now able to purchase itineraries to the airlines’ combined 97 destinations, including international, in one transaction. The newly connected itineraries are on sale now via all Southwest and AirTran sales channels… Read the full press release
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS INTRODUCES A MODERN-DAY CALIFORNIA CLASSIC AS EL ENCANTO OPENS IN SANTA BARBARA
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is a recipe for a California Classic: Take one hotel with a star-studded Hollywood past, add stylish American Riviera décor with one knock-out ocean view, and combine with a sprinkling of art created with diamond dust, California coastal dining at its very best (with the help from one very pampered cow)… Read the full press release
David Bowie exhibition is most popular ever staged at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum
Bowie retrospective reveals the Londoner behind the creative cultural icon 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Victoria & Albert Museum’s David Bowie exhibition has broken records, even before it opens on Saturday 23rd March 2013. As the most popular in the museum’s history, it is undoubtedly one of the must-see London events this spring. On display at… Read the full press release
See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling
Dreaming of a holiday in Central Europe? Planning a trip to Asia? See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling. 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport provides regular connections to beautiful scenery, such as the culture-rich cities of Central Europe and beach resorts of the Mediterranean. There are… Read the full press release
Civil Aviation Authority: Passenger numbers at UK airports up 1.4 million, but still below 2007 peak
UK airports handled 1.4 million (0.6%) more passengers in 2012 than 2011 London airports grew by 1.3 million and regional airports by 0.1 million Overall passenger numbers are still 8% below the peak reached in 2007 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK airports handled 221 million passengers during 2012 according to figures published by the Civil Aviation… Read the full press release
Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin Opens
Hong Kong, China, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International announces the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin today. Located next to business, commercial and cultural attractions in the New Territories district of Hong Kong, Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin is the exciting new addition to the Courtyard brand in Asia… Read the full press release
Official Rental Car of the NCAA® Helps Hoops Fans Follow the Tourney While Staying out of Trouble with the Boss
St. Louis, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Cinderella teams and upsets abounding, remaining calm, cool and collected on the job in March isn’t always a layup. That’s why Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the official rental car of the NCAA and the largest hirer of recent college graduates in the U.S., is offering its own list of “Elite Eight®” tips… Read the full press release
Leading travel and expense management company, Gray Dawes keeps Travelport as technology provider
Langley, UK, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year agreement with Gray Dawes, a leading travel and expense management company, and member of the Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC), in the United Kingdom. In addition to this renewal, Gray Dawes also intends… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport named best Airport in the Middle East by Airport Council International
The Capital’s Airport registered the biggest improvement in ASQ overall satisfaction results in the region for 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrates today winning the title of “Best Airport for the Middle East region’ for Abu Dhabi International Airport in the recent Airports Council International (ACI) ASQ… Read the full press release
Olympic spirit lives on at Heathrow’s Terminal 1
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of Heathrow’s London park themed Games terminal for the London 2012 Olympics, Heathrow have recreated the traditional park set within Terminal 1. Terminal 1’s gate 20, which sees over 270,000 passengers from all over the world, has been transformed into a neighbourhood green, complete with park benches, iconic images… Read the full press release
Travelport and Alitalia complete merchandising deployment
Italian carrier distributing bags, lounge access and insurance to Travelport-connected agents Rome, Italy, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Alitalia, Compagnia Aerea Italiana, today announce the completed rollout of ancillary services to Travelport-connected agencies in Italy. The content, which includes the… Read the full press release
New Distribution Capability Filing with US DOT
Washington, D.C., 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval of Passenger Services Conference Resolution 787, which is the foundation standard for the New Distribution Capability (NDC). NDC is an IATA-led collaborative industry initiative to define an Extensible Markup Language (XML)… Read the full press release
UNWTO welcomes travel facilitation measures by Jamaica
Madrid, 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO welcomes Jamaica’s decision to waive visa requirements for Eastern European nationals and to extend indefinitely the current visa waiver system for some Latin American nationals. These important policy steps are in line with UNWTO’s call for countries worldwide to revise their visa regulations and procedures underscoring the close links between… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific launches ‘Always Game’ Campaign for 2013 Hong Kong Sevens
2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is back as Co-Title Sponsor and Official Airline of the Hong Kong Sevens 2013, and is getting the fun underway by launching the “Always Game” marketing campaign, which includes the airline’s new Sevens television commercial and a Sevens pop-up store at Hysan Place. As Hong Kong’s home carrier for… Read the full press release
THE NORTHERN BELLE SPREADS A LITTLE MAGIC IN AID OF ‘WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR’ CHILDREN’S CHARITY
2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In April 2013, the Northern Belle will contribute to making many deserving families’ dreams come true when it donates the entire train and services for a night to raise money for the ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’ children’s charity. The Northern Belle will depart from Manchester Victoria on 13th April taking… Read the full press release
Have It All at the Iconic Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
Highest ever Four Seasons announces exceptional package. 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The highest-ever Four Seasons hotel in the world – Four SeasonsHotel Guangzhou – is celebrating its exciting opening by offering the exceptional Have It All package, from now until December 31, 2013. Prices begin at CNY 2,380.00 plus 15 percent service charge for single occupancy and CNY 3,180.00 plus 15 percent service… Read the full press release