SAS Group’s capacity (ASK) was up by 0.5% and the Group’s traffic (RPK) increased by 0.5%. The SAS Group’s load factor was unchanged at 72.3% SAS Group carried 2.3 million passengers in March, down 5.8%, reflecting the impact of Easter timing and capacity reductions on shorter routes. 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Group market trends, RASK and… Read the full press release
Business Travel Index Reaches Pre-Recession High Stock Market Strength Should Translate to Increased Business Travel Spending Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — An improving economic outlook with business and consumer confidence on the rise is expected to boost business travel in 2013, leading the Global Business Travel Association to upgrade its forecast for the year. Stronger corporate… Read the full press release
BOSTON, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) expects increased passenger travel at Boston Logan during April as schools in New England empty out for vacation. To help reduce vehicle trips to the airport, Massport is offering a special Logan Express discount that could add up to more than $140 in savings by not parking… Read the full press release
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport donated R2 406,115 million towards the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. This donation handover took place at an event held at NSRI’s Rescue 3 Base at the V&A Waterfront. The Airports Company South Africa… Read the full press release
Additional flights by Ohana by Hawaiian Airlines and Island Air make it easy for vacationers to experience the new amenities on Hawaii’s “private island.” 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — A favourite destination among A-list celebrities, the secret is getting out about Lanai with new enhancements and upgrades on Hawaii’s “private island,” anchored by Four Seasons Resorts Lanai: Manele Bay… Read the full press release
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — SpaceShipTwo took to the skies again yesterday on a beautiful calm Mojave morning for an important test flight. This was her 24th glide flight and the 6th in-flight test of her patented feathered re-entry system. The flight test team also successfully verified SS2’s nitrous loading and venting system, another key milestone on… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CABIN CREW CHARITY CALENDAR RAISES €600,000 IN 6 YEARS 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (9 Apr) presented the TVN Foundation in Warsaw with a €100,000 cheque, the sales proceeds of all 10,000 copies of the Ryanair 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar, which sold out in record time. Following… Read the full press release
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport has partnered with the airport handling companies to shorten the process time for arriving baggage. The goal is to achieve faster and more stable baggage delivery, so that passengers will be more satisfied. Copenhagen Airport has joined forces with the three handling companies operating at Copenhagen Airport – SAS Ground… Read the full press release
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is pleased to announce Hollywood Limousine Service Inc. as the preferred proponent of the on-demand sedan and limousine service contract for customers of the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. “Our goal is to provide passengers at the airport with an exceptional customer experience for the duration of their trip,… Read the full press release
London, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has continued the expansion of its joint venture with AC Hotels with the opening of two new properties – the AC Hotel Nice on the French Riviera and the AC Hotel Sant Cugat in Catalonia, Barcelona. The two new hotels will be welcome additions to the… Read the full press release
Fares as low as $29* each way at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing, NJ, to Atlanta, Chicago-Midway, Columbus, Detroit, and Raleigh/Durham, bringing the total destinations to 10. Frontier is the only airline providing scheduled service out of Trenton-Mercer Airport, the gateway to New Jersey’s state… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its golden anniversary, London Hilton on Park Lane has created three gold-inspired packages, starting from £500, marking 50 years of first class hospitality. Guests are invited to join the festivities, with the chance to experience a 9 Carat, 18 Carat or the ultimate Midas Touch Package – a homage to… Read the full press release
New tourism strategy paves the way to grow jobs in the tourism industry in Qatar QTA showcases new opportunities for careers and enterprise in tourism Doha, Qatar, 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has successfully concluded its participation in the Qatar Career Fair 2013 which was held from April 1-6, 2013 at the Qatar… Read the full press release
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said Tourism Australia was very excited at the prospect of playing a leading part in ‘Australia Week in China’ next year. “The concept has worked well for Australian tourism in America, with G’Day USA, and makes a lot of sense when you consider that China is now our… Read the full press release
English, French, German, Arabic and Russian versions of the website for the Hotel Warwick Geneva adapts to the needs of all its customers by offering a variety of translations. 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since April 2nd, the web portal of the Hotel Warwick Geneva has been available in five languages, each offering more than just a simple translation:… Read the full press release
Hollywood, Fla., 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future of the vacation ownership industry looks bright based on findings announced today by RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN). RCI released the results of its annual membership profile survey, offering perspective into the purchasing patterns, travel intentions,… Read the full press release
ATLANTA, 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced the launch of the Holiday Inn Express brand’s new, multi-million dollar, Stay Smart® advertising campaign, featuring two brand-new television commercials that bring back renowned pop-culture tagline, “But I Did Stay at a Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Last Night”. “Holiday Inn Express is… Read the full press release
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — With temperatures hitting a comparatively balmy 12 degrees Celsius (!) this week, it seems that spring is finally here. Phew. It’s time to ditch the woolly hat and gloves, stop hibernating indoors and get out in the open. Here, VisitEngland looks at how to get your culture fix al fresco style this… Read the full press release
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported its monthly traffic figures. The passenger growth continued also in March. Even with a strong capacity increase, the load factor remains high. Norwegian’s passengers also fly longer distances now than previously. Norwegian carried 1,439,943 passengers in March, an increase of 77,113 (6 percent) compared to March previous year. The… Read the full press release
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — RAK Airways the youngest national carrier of the United Arab Emirates is set to increase its footprint in its home ground with more travel options to the corporates and government entities in the destination. In a recent corporate agreement between RAK Airways PJSC and Government of Ras Al… Read the full press release
First flight departs 15th June 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today announced a new Bucharest-Tel Aviv route that will initially operate 3 times a week starting on 15 June. Wizz Airs Romanian route network now consists of 62 routes and with the airlines ongoing Eastern… Read the full press release
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at Newquay Cornwall Airport passengers embarked on the inaugural flight to the Turkish Riviera, marking the start of a series of package holidays. In early January 2013 the airport agreed a new commercial venture with OSKA-TRAVEL, who are members of KENBA Group International, to operate on 4 consecutive weeks in April,… Read the full press release
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with the Kingdom- wide preparations to host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2013; Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) held the airport’s organisation committee meeting and discussed plans to accommodate visitors and cargo arriving in time for the race. Final arrangements to receive and welcome VIP and VVIP guests… Read the full press release
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — North Americais an important and growing market for SAS, which already flies to New York, Chicago and Washington. Scandinavia is a market that has no direct flights to the US West Coast and there has therefore been demand from several Nordic and international companies for a smooth connection to this part of… Read the full press release
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — WATA is proud to announce that Nueva Vista and Anna Khachaturova, Founder and Director of the company were awarded by the Prime Minister of Armenia as the best employer (headed by a woman) of Armenia. This is one of the most prestigious awards of the country and the winner is selected through a… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the names of Russian travel professionals who have been invited to lead the GBTA Russia chapter, first announced in January of this year. At the official launch event in Moscow today, Paul Tilstone,… Read the full press release
Acquisition boosting the company’s Latin America network 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation sector, has completed its majority acquisition of InterAirport Services (IAS) in Costa Rica. The acquisition helps to expand Swissport’s Latin American network of passenger and ramp handling operations. Costa… Read the full press release
Third successive year for the world’s most luxurious surfing event August 26 to September 2, 2013. 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — This August, Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy is returning for its third successive year, pitching six ex-world champions in a USD 25,000 showdown that has fast gained a reputation as the world’s most luxurious surfing event. This… Read the full press release
Miramar, Florida, 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) has grown to serve 21 destinations from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) as it has started daily nonstop ultra low fare service from DFW to Philadelphia (PHL) and Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP). Customers can check out the ultra low fares offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up… Read the full press release
2,500 Travelers Liked It Hot with Fairfield’s NYC Food Truck. 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help resourceful travelers jump-start their day, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott launched its new hot breakfast program, complete with freshly scrambled eggs, sausage and Quaker® oatmeal. To celebrate the expanded offerings, Fairfield Inn & Suites parked its one-day only “Some Like It… Read the full press release