SEATTLE, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Booking award travel on Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines is now faster and easier thanks to a new one-way award booking feature the carrier recently launched online. Customers can now mix and match award shopping in a variety of ways for flights on Alaska Airlines and five of its Mileage… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: April 18, 2013
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills appoints Joseph Ramaglia as Culina’s new General Manager
Ramaglia will leverage his experience working with Chef Mette to carry on the esteemed reputation of the modern Italian restaurant in LA. 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills announces Joseph Ramaglia as the restaurant’s newly appointed General Manager. Ramaglia joins Culina from his previous position as general manager… Read the full press release
EyeForTravel names TripCase ‘Best Mobile Solution’ in its 2013 Mobile Innovation Travel Awards
SOUTHLAKE, TX, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — EyeForTravel recently recognized TripCase, a Sabre web and mobile solution, in its 2013 Mobile Innovation Travel Awards, naming it the ‘best mobile solution.’ This category recognizes solutions that help companies incorporate mobile tools and services into their offering to customers or travelers As a complement to TripCase, TripCase Connect is… Read the full press release
SSP has opened a new brasserie called Himmel & Hav at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP has opened a new brasserie called Himmel & Hav at Stockholm Arlanda Airport terminal 2. The new brasserie, is a modern-style eaterie with a menu inspired by international cuisines. Himmel & Hav (which means Sky & Sea), will serve brasserie classics such as steak tartare. This is complemented by an excellent… Read the full press release
BRADY BUNCH STARS RETURNING TO KINGS ISLAND
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you grew up in the 1970’s, chances are you really had two families: your own and The Brady Bunch. One of the grooviest sitcoms of the era, The Brady Bunch filmed one of its most popular episodes at Kings Island. The episode, called “The Cincinnati Kids,” was filmed at Kings Island… Read the full press release
Adam Scott’s 2013 ‘Masters’ win puts Australian golf tourism in spotlight
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia believes the dramatic US Masters victory by ‘Tourism Australia’ tourism ambassador Adam Scott will act as a fillip to the promotion of Australian golf tourism on the international stage. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that Scott’s Masters win was not only an incredible personal achievement, but had the potential to help position… Read the full press release
Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak appointed as Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand
Bangkok, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Career politician and former provincial governor Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late Mr. Chumpol Silpa-archa, who passed away last January 2013. Born 15 November 1951, Mr. Somsak is an electrical engineer by training and also holds a Master’s degree in… Read the full press release
Traveldoo Broadens Its Choice of Hotels and Deals for Corporate Travellers With Expedia Affiliate Network
Paris, France, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traveldoo, the provider of web and mobile platforms for travel and expense management, today (17 April 2013) announces access to the extensive inventory of approximately 160,000 quality hotels through Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company. Thanks to the new partnership Traveldoo’s customers will… Read the full press release
Jersey Live 2013 Artist Announcement: Pete Tong, The Cribs, Tom Odell & Netsky
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the announcement that legendary dance music don Fatboy Slim will headline the Main Stage on Saturday 31st August, Jersey Live organisers reveal the next wave of artists to perform at the 10th anniversary edition of the festival. Joining Fatboy Slim on the Main Stage are Yorkshire indie rockers The Cribs and… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines открывает продажу льготных билетов в Калининград
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, открыла продажу авиабилетов по маршрутам Калининград — Москва и Москва — Калининград по специальным тарифам. Льготные билеты продаются в рамках правительственной программы по обеспечению доступности авиаперевозок пассажиров между Калининградом и европейской частью России. В рамках программы можно приобрести льготные билеты S7 Airlines для перелета в экономическом… Read the full press release
Spontaneous Interventions Opens At Chicago Cultural Center On May 24
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exhibit Features Work by Architects, Designers and Everyday People to Bring Positive Change to Neighborhoods and Cities DCASE 312.744.3316 The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce a new exhibit, Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions for the Common Good, opening Friday, May 24, and running through September 1 in… Read the full press release
Zoo Atlanta: Browse 150 species of hand-selected botanical beauties at the Zoo Plant Sale
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PLAN YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE OASIS AT THE ZOO PLANT SALE WHO: What keeps Zoo Atlanta looking so beautiful? The secret’s in the plants, and the insiders’ tips are only revealed once a year. Join Zoo Atlanta Horticulturists at the annual Zoo Plant Sale Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m…. Read the full press release
Concur App Center Brings Connected Apps to More than 20 Million Users
New App Collection Designed to Streamline T&E Processes Las Vegas, Nev., 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), the leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, unveiled today the Concur App Center, – a new marketplace for Concur clients and their employees, at Fusion, its premier client and partner conference. The new App Center will help… Read the full press release
&Beyond to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A leader in responsible tourism and conservation, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has been invited to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013 (BICST). On April 18, &Beyond Group Conservation Manager Les Carlisle will be speaking on the company’s expertise in tourism that benefits both conservation and local communities…. Read the full press release
Travelport chosen as The Travel Network Group’s preferred GDS for twelfth year running
Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces a new five year full-content agreement with The Travel Network Group. The new agreement names Travelport as The Travel Network Group’s preferred GDS for the twelfth year running. The Travel Network… Read the full press release
Courtyard by Marriott continues expansion throughout Europe with New Hotel in Russia
London, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) continues its expansion throughout Europe, the company has announced plans to open its first hotel in Ulyanovsk, Russia, the 135-room Courtyard by Marriott Ulyanovsk. The official signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Governor of the Ulyanovsk region, Mr. Sergey Morozov. The hotel, which will be… Read the full press release
Ryanair offers flights from London Stansted to Dusseldorf Weeze from just £15.99
RYANAIR’S BARGAIN THURSDAY! 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in May & June from only £15.99 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 18 Apr), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Dusseldorf Weeze from just £15.99 in May and June as part of… Read the full press release
300 world ‘super routes’ attract 20% of all air travel, Amadeus reveals in new analysis of global trends
Each ‘super route’ carries over 1 million passengers per annum, according to the research. Air travel in 2012 was higher than 2011 in all regions of the world with significant growth of 9% in Asia and 6% in Latin America. Asia is the world’s most competitive aviation market with 75% of routes served by three… Read the full press release
British Airways: Ever wondered what it takes to get a jumbo jet off the ground?
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ever wondered what it takes to get a jumbo jet off the ground? British Airways has created a picture of the iconic aircraft, using a jumbo number of items from the aircraft to show the scale of its operation. From toilet rolls to teaspoons, British Airways loads thousands of individual items on… Read the full press release
Agoda.com offers colorful hotel specials for Penang’s fabulous George Town Festival
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is getting in a creative mood in preparation for the upcoming George Town Festival, the most colorful and exuberant celebration of art, music, theater, dance, opera and film in Malaysia. This year the festival will be held from 7… Read the full press release