The UK Civil Aviation Authority opened public consultations on the implementation of the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA)

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today launched a consultation on its proposals for the implementation of the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA). The consultation period runs from 25 June 2013 to 28 August 2013. Full details of the consultation, including how to submit comment on the CAA’s proposals, can… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month. Babe the Sheep Pig, Dick King-Smith’s heart-warming tale of an orphan piglet which was also made into a major Hollywood film, is to take centre stage at Duff House when touring company Illyria’s outdoor… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland publication highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new publication from Historic Scotland highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pubs of Edinburgh and Glasgow is the first in a series of postcard books from Historic Scotland, and features images of some of the most iconic pubs in the country. The pubs featured were chosen… Read the full press release

Initiative of Design Week 2013, the International Design and Visual Culture Festival, opens reading room at Sofia Airport

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport welcomes once again the initiative of Design Week 2013, the International Design and Visual Culture Festival. This year, if you travel from 21 June to 30 June, while you are waiting for your flight, you can visit the reading room for passengers. The library with free access, especially opened for passengers, can be… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association Roger Dow: Penny Pritzker is ‘Unparalleled Choice’ to Lead the Commerce Department

Pritzker Is ‘Unparalleled Choice’ to Lead the Commerce Department, Says U.S. Travel’s Dow Washington, D.C., 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement today applauding the Senate’s confirmation of Penny Pritzker to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. “We applaud the Senate for… Read the full press release

UNWTO welcomes Azerbaijan´s implementation of new e-visa system aimed to attract more international tourists

Madrid, 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO welcomes Azerbaijan´s implementation of a new e-visa system streamlining visa applications into an electronic format, aimed to attract more international tourists into the country. The electronic visa system, operational since March 2013, was administered upon the decree of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to facilitate visa procedures for foreigners… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority reminds British passengers on the way they can get help when flying

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today reminding British sun-seekers who need assistance when travelling by air how they can get any help they need to ensure they enjoy a safe flight this summer. The message comes as the European Commission begins a campaign to raise awareness of passenger rights. The… Read the full press release

Hilton Athens’s Galaxy Bar & Restaurant opens the summer season

ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the sunny days and warm evenings, Galaxy Bar & Restaurant launches the summer season with the opening of the terrace and the outdoor bar. Life seems more beautiful from the top floor of Hilton Athens featuring amazing views, refreshing cocktails, great music and the exciting flavors of the new executive… Read the full press release

Ground services operator Swissport regrets that trade unions CC.OO, UGT and USO at Spanish airports employ pressure rather than finding consensus

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport, the largest independent operator of ground services to the aviation industry, regrets the industrial action called for by the trade unions CC.OO, UGT and USO at various Spanish airports, which it considers to be the result of the unions preferring pressure to consensus. After hours of negotiations until late on the… Read the full press release

Swissport court appeal hearing at the Highest Economic Court in Kiev, Ukraine postponed

The court appeal hearing at the Highest Economic Court in Kiev, Ukraine that was scheduled for today was postponed and will only take place in two weeks. Swissport had appealed to the Highest Economic Court mid of April after having lost its business in the Ukraine to UIA (Ukrainian International Airlines) with a court decision… Read the full press release

Episode of AAA’s Discover Oklahoma to feature the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The June 29th episode of AAA’s Discover Oklahoma features the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater and stops at the Dick Tracy Headquarters in Pawnee, Chandler’s Greenfield Vineyard and Winery and The Paramount and the Sandridge Sky Trail in Oklahoma City. AAA’s Discover Oklahoma airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. CT on KOTV-6 in Tulsa,… Read the full press release

South African Airways, SA Express partner to train young South Africans from previously disadvantaged backgrounds

MIDRAND,Johannesburg, 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) and SA Express today announced a joint effort to train scores of young South Africans to become qualified commercial pilots. The two state-owned airlines will pull together their resources to create a jointly managed and resourced national pilot training programme, paying for the trainees’ classroom tuition, practical… Read the full press release

Pop-Up Ice Cream Shop opened at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Guests will enjoy a variety of delicious ice cream flavours from local Gifford’s Ice Cream. 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all ice cream lovers: Four Seasons Hotel Boston will be the “it” place to grab an ice cream scoop or five this summer! The luxurious Boston hotel will be serving delicious Gifford’s local ice cream all summer long… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport invested EUR 1M in ground run-up enclosure project at Ferenc Liszt International Airport

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport completed a state-of-the-art ground run-up enclosure (engine testing site) at Ferenc Liszt International Airport investing about HUF 300 million. The structure assembled from special sound insulation and jet blast deflector panels was officially inaugurated today. The project – included in the noise protection program of Budapest Airport – had no… Read the full press release

Summer holiday rush started at Brussels Airport

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thursday 27 June will see the start of the summer holiday rush. As always, the rush begins a few days before the actual start of the summer holidays. This year too, July and August will be the busiest months of the year at the airport. Brussels Airport is designed and ready… Read the full press release

Visitors to Calgary can obtain the latest flood recovery updates on visitcalgary.com

Calgary, Alberta, 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calgary frontline crews and volunteers are working tirelessly to bring the city out of its state of emergency and into a period of recovery. Most of Calgary’s attractions, restaurants and accommodations are open for business with the status of the remaining flood-affected businesses changing on a daily basis. While the… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association congratulates Penny Pritzker on her confirmation as 38th Secretary of the Department of Commerce

Lodging industry commends Senate for strong bipartisan vote 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) congratulates Penny Pritzker on her confirmation today as the 38th Secretary of the Department of Commerce following an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 97-1 by the U.S. Senate. AH&LA had strongly endorsed President Obama’s nomination of Pritzker, chairman… Read the full press release

Hyatt “For Kids, By Kids Family Cook-Off” recipe contest announced, winner receives trip to any Hyatt hotel in the US

CHICAGO, 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — With its youngest guests in mind and summer travel officially underway, Hyatt announced today the launch of its “For Kids, By Kids Family Cook-Off” recipe contest. The contest, along with the release of new and kid-approved menu items, kicks-off the second year of Hyatt’s For Kids, By Kids initiative and furthers this industry-leading commitment… Read the full press release

Wizz Air’s new Airbus A320, weighing over 50 tons, pulled by teeth in Guinness World record attempt

2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, celebrates the successful attempt to set a new Guinness World record in partnership with Zsolt ‘Popey’ Sinka, who has now set a new record for pulling the heaviest aircraft by teeth. Today at 10:25am Zsolt ‘Popey” Sinka dug his teeth… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide recognized by U.S. Department of Energy for innovative sustainability best practices

Company recognized by U.S. Department of Energy for innovative sustainability best practices Parsippany, N.J., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, again demonstrated its ongoing leadership in global sustainability best practices, achieving an 8 percent reduction in energy use in the first full year of the U.S. Department of… Read the full press release

Hershey Gardens list of events and activities for July 2013

Hershey, Pa., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — This July, visitors at Hershey Gardens will find more than 12,000 colorful annuals in bloom and events for the entire family to experience. Set among the 5,000 blooming rose bushes and seasonal displays, the Gardens hosts a variety of events in July: Marvelous Mondays (Monday, July 1, 8, 15, 22,… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association urges U.S. senators to approve S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act

Washington, D.C., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today urged U.S. senators to approve S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. As part of an historic opportunity to enact meaningful immigration reform, the legislation includes significant measures to improve the visa process and facilitation of air travelers coming to the United… Read the full press release

Dianna Balabon appointed Rosewood Hotels & Resorts vice president of sales & marketing

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hotel groups, is pleased to announce that Dianna Balabon has been appointed vice president of sales & marketing. In this new role, Balabon will be responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing initiatives within Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, including… Read the full press release

Four Seasons launched new website Custom-Tailored to the Unique Needs of Event Planners

New search tools, group offers at a glance, and in-depth content make planning group events at Four Seasons easier than ever. 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Now boasting more than 1000 pages of content created especially for group planners, fourseasons.com/meeting_and_events is a one-stop shop for information and inspiration for putting together events that are both productive and memorable. “Our group… Read the full press release

UK City of Bath to celebrate National Spa Week 16 – 22 September with special promotions and packages

2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The city of Bath has 2,000 years of experience in relaxation and boasts the only natural thermal springs in the country making it a wonderful place to recharge and find your inner calm.  To celebrate Bath’s unique spa culture, the city will be holding special promotions and packages as part of National… Read the full press release

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises introduced streaming movies and live television news broadcasts to guests’ mobile devices aboard Silver Cloud

2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a cruise industry first, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has launched a complimentary service that provides streaming movies and live television news broadcasts to guests’ mobile devices aboard Silver Cloud. The service can be accessed on any Wi-Fi-enabled laptop, smartphone, tablet, or even e-book reader — anything with a browser. It includes access to… Read the full press release

VIA Rail announced repair work on highway 138 rail crossing near Cornwall

Cornwall, 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting June 25th, VIA Rail will be undertaking work to repair a rail crossing on highway 138 at mileage point 38.68. This is part of a larger maintenance project, which seeks to improve operational and public security. Work will begin the night of June 25th at 9:00 p.m., and will carry… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает четвертый ежедневный рейс Москва — Пермь — Москва

2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, c 29 сентября 2013 года открывает четвертый рейс Москва — Пермь — Москва. Полеты будут осуществляться ежедневно. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 22:30, прибытие в Пермь в 02:35 по местному времени на следующий день. Обратный рейс вылетает из Перми в 05:50 и прилетает в Москву в 06:05…. Read the full press release

Celebrity dog Tillman won first place in the Large Dog Category at Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed by Petco

San Diego, Calif., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — He skateboards, snowboards, skim-boards and today he proved that he can surf with the best of them. The celebrity dog, Tillman, won first place in the Large Dog Category at the Loews Surf Dog Competition- Unleashed by Petco. The event drew thousands of spectators and their dogs to watch 43… Read the full press release

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts to host “Cabineering Cook-off presented by Pepsi” contest July 17 in West Yellowstone, Montana

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts will host the “Cabineering Cook-off presented by Pepsi” contest July 17 to celebrate the opening of its new Explorer Cabins (SM) in West Yellowstone, Mont. Contestants may submit an original recipe, which must be created using only the appliances offered at Explorer Cabins and… Read the full press release