SEATTLE, 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now earn miles flying on Aeroméxico, Mexico’s global airline, which serves 80 destinations throughout Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia. Miles flown on Aeroméxico will count toward qualification in Alaska’s Mileage Plan MVP elite-level program. Club Premier Aeroméxico travelers… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: July 4, 2013
Qatar Airways to open its flagship high-street ticket office in Harrods, Knightsbridge
World’s 5-Star Airline To Join World’s Most Famous Department Store London, UNITED KINGDOM, 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways will officially open its flagship high-street ticket office in one of the world’s most exclusive shopping destinations – the iconic British department store, Harrods in Knightsbridge. The luxury airline’s new central London location will open for business… Read the full press release
Interview: Why airberlin is focusing on Poland
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interview: Why airberlin is focusing on Poland airberlin: Mr. Gergye, airberlin has continued to grow in Poland this year. How do you see airberlin’s position in this market? Otto Gergye: Poland is a strategic growth market for airberlin and has a strong economy as well as a rising demand for flights. Thanks… Read the full press release
Copenhagen Airport expects summer 2013 to be the busiest ever
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Although the summer of 2013 will be the busiest ever at Copenhagen Airport, with 6.6 million passengers or more, a pleasant and stress-free start to your holidays at the airport is still not problem – even on the busiest travel day of the year, which is forecast to be 28 June, with… Read the full press release
VisitEngland exposes the country’s cheekier side
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the announcement that Holkham Beach in Norfolk is to officially ban nudists from its shores from 1st July, tourists may well be looking for their next kit-free hang out. Look no further. From designated nudist beaches to naked gardening and theatre, here VisitEngland exposes the country’s cheekier side. Get your kit… Read the full press release
37-year-old female Asian elephant Bozie debuted at Smithsonian National Zoo
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, made her debut in the Elephant Community Center today. She arrived at the Zoo on May 22 and spent 30 days in quarantine per standard procedure. Introductions between Bozie and her two female companions—Ambika (65) and Shanthi (38)—continue to go well, according to Elephant Trails Curator… Read the full press release
The Leading Hotels of the World offer unique yoga experiences to help harried travelers achieve serenity
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone needs to find healthy ways to relax, release and regenerate, and The Leading Hotels of the World offer unique yoga experiences to help harried travelers achieve serenity. Here are just a few. At Grand Hotel Heiligendamm on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, guests experience authentic yoga from the Himalayas with yoga master Sanjay Vyas…. Read the full press release
Leading international hotel operator Accor unveils its ambitions for the Mercure brand
Paris, 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading international hotel operator, unveils its ambitions for the Mercure brand. Mercure is the midscale hotel leader with more than 700 hotels worldwide, and its new positioning focuses on 4 lines of action: An entirely modernized offer that meets new guest expectations Accelerated expansion, mostly through franchises, with… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo will to close early on July 12 for its 37th Jungle Party
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo closes early on July 12 for Jungle Party fundraiser WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. instead of its normal 6:00 p.m. time on Friday, July 12 for its 37th annual Jungle Party. Visitors may remain on grounds until 4:00 p.m. The zoo will open at its normal time… Read the full press release
Copenhagen Airport won again “Europe’s most efficient airport” award
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport has been rated the most efficient airport in Europe for the eighth time in ten years by the Air Transport Research Society, a special research group that analyses and evaluates efficiency at airports Worldwide. The award as “Europe’s most efficient airport” was presented to Copenhagen Airport’s CEO, Thomas Woldbye, earlier… Read the full press release
Deutsche Lufthansa AG Chairman Christoph Franz visited HelpAlliance project iThemba School Capricorn in South Africa
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Education is a human right. The cultural identity of the individual and the society is based upon it. As a result, education is a prerequisite for a sustainable human development and a peaceful coexistence. However, over the years the black population of South Africa has been denied access to education facilities and… Read the full press release
Heathrow welcomes quieter aircraft, the British Airways’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The aviation industry’s commitment to reducing the impact of aircraft noise took another step forward at Heathrow today with the arrival of British Airways’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which touched down this morning. The aircraft boasts a noise footprint 60 per cent quieter than similarly sized aircraft [1] and will be the fifth [2] B787 to… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association Commends U.S. Senate for approving Immigration Bill which recognizes the importance of travel
Landmark Legislation Will Deliver Increased Economic Opportunity and Jobs to Communities Across America by Encouraging More Travel To and Within the United States 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Washington, D.C. – Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, today released the following statement commending the U.S. Senate for approving S. 744, the Border Security, Economic… Read the full press release
Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier Ryanair celebrated its 300mth UK passenger with ceremony at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (27 June) celebrated carrying its 300mth UK passenger with a ceremony at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, where Ryanair’s deputy chief executive and chief operating officer, Michael Cawley, joined airport staff to mark the milestone. In just 29 years, Ryanair has grown from a one-route… Read the full press release
LIFESTAGE skincare products and new facial treatments at Acqualina Spa by ESPA
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL., 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach announces the launch of the pioneering LIFESTAGE skincare products and new facial treatments at Acqualina Spa by ESPA. The new professional treatments include ESPA Ultimate LIFESTAGE Facial and ESPA LIFESTAGE Facial and were unveiled by Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA, for the first time in the United States at… Read the full press release
Investigation task force on Hong Kong International Airport Gate W71 air-bridge collapse identified metal fatigue of bolts as the root cause
HONG KONG, 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metal fatigue in the bolts holding together two rotunda flanges was the root cause of the rare air-bridge collapse at Gate W71 of Hong Kong International Airport’s Northwest Concourse on 7 April, the investigation task force announced today. The task force added that the fatigue developed as a result… Read the full press release
Discover Beirut from the highest rooftop pool at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut
Discover the magic of Beirut from the highest rooftop pool in the city with the Summer Gets Better Pool Package. 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are few things that can beat a summer break in Beirut. From great cuisine to lounging by the pool in perfect weather, guests can experience the city like never before… Read the full press release
Iconic hotel chain Howard Johnson offers $25,000 to charity if Kate and William royal baby shares founder’s name
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kate and William are expecting their first child in under a month but still no word on a name. With the clock ticking and anticipation growing, iconic hotel chain Howard Johnson® is offering a donation of $25,000 to the charity of the Duke and Duchess’s choice, should they choose to name the baby… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines proudly shows its dedication to the LGBT community recognizing the Gay Pride Month
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) proudly shows its dedication to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community through the recognition of Gay Pride Month in June and by ongoing organizational support all throughout the year. “At Southwest Airlines, we are proud to partner with national and local LGBT-focused organizations that positively impact… Read the full press release
Bulgarian national carrier Bulgaria Air to operate its Sofia-Budapest flight with brand-new Brazilian Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of today, the Bulgarian and Hungarian capitals are directly connected again. Bulgarian national carrier Bulgaria Air is to operate its Sofia/Budapest flight four times per week with brand-new Brazilian Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft. The elegant Embraer ERJ-190 jets of Bulgaria Air complete the Sofia/Budapest flight in 1 hour 10 minutes four times… Read the full press release