Shannon Knapp appointed senior vice president and chief marketing officer at the Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW), has appointed Shannon Knapp to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the organization. Based in the company’s New York headquarters, Ms. Knapp will be responsible for leading brand marketing, interactive marketing, web operations, CRM, customer loyalty and public relations… Read the full press release

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) released its final report on UPS Flight 6 Crash On September 3, 2010

MEMPHIS, Tenn., 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — On September 3, 2010, our industry lost two fellow aviators when UPS Flight 6 crashed near Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Yesterday, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) released its final report concerning the investigation into this fatal crash. The GCAA, while not pinpointing the origin of the fateful… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines to increase capacity for the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Subang, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines will be operating 80 extra and 36 upgraded flights between Kuala Lumpur and cities within Malaysia and South East Asia to meet the increasing air travel demand during the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. These flights, offering an additional total capacity of 17,310 seats, will be operated from 3rd to 18 th  August… Read the full press release

J.D. Power recognized Hyatt Place as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains

CHICAGO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporations (NYSE:H) announced that Hyatt Place has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains. The award comes as a result of guest ratings in the recently released J. D. Power 2013 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Hyatt Place scored highest in several evaluation… Read the full press release

JSC “Aeroflot” introduces its new Board of Directors

Moscow, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (July 25, 2013) the first meeting of JSC “Aeroflot” Board of Directors new composition, elected at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 24, 2013 was held. The meeting began with re-election of Kirill Androsov as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors was joined by prominent entrepreneurs,… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport to welcome hundreds of competitors and spectators for the 2013 World Police and Fire Games

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — A team of fire fighters from the George Best Belfast City Airport Fire Service are putting in their final hours of training before the 2013 World Police and Fire Games kick off in Belfast. The airport, which is located just minutes from Belfast City Centre, will welcome hundreds of competitors and spectators… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong attracts with the best swimming pool in town this summer

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the best swimming pool in town, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is the ideal choice for a summer stay in the city. Located on the sixth floor rooftop and offering poolside resort-style service, two swimming pools, loungers, whirlpools and a delicious menu at the Pool Terrace café, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong offers a retreat in the centre of… Read the full press release

Kick off Labor Day weekend with beer dinner in Proof, an American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale on Friday, August 30, 2013

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kick off Labor Day weekend with a beer dinner in Proof, an American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale on Friday, August 30, 2013. Executive Sous Chef Jesse Hansen takes guests’ palates through an array of flavours during this three-course dinner, inspired by and paired with Alaskan Brewing Company beers. “Like a fine wine, a great beer can make a… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to expand its in-flight entertainment service

TOKYO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will further expand the line-up of [SKY MANGA], the in-flight entertainment service from August 2013. It is the world’s first in-flight entertainment service available on the airline’s Boeing 787s on the international routes with the view of introducing Japanese manga to the world. It has received favorable notice… Read the full press release

PLL LOT nie otrzymały jeszcze odszkodowania od Boeinga

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rozmowy na temat odszkodowania od Boeinga trwają. Obecnie LOT oczekuje na odpowiedź dotyczącą konkretnych kwot kosztów, które musiał ponieść w związku z dostarczeniem przez amerykańskiego partnera wadliwego sprzętu. Domagamy się od Boeinga konkretnych sum, które dało się policzyć. Niestety, wszystkich strat wizerunkowych związanych z utratą zaufania części naszych podróżnych nie da się… Read the full press release

AAAE/ACE-Security Training Course October 22-25 2013 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport Illinois

CHICAGO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is pleased to present the AAAE/ACE-Security Training Course to be held October 22-25, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The ACE-Airport Security Training Course is a 3.5 day program and provides a comprehensive review of the ACE-Airport Security modules in preparation for the 100… Read the full press release