Kim Aguirre appointed director of aviation at Silicon Valley’s Airport Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)

Veteran manager at Silicon Valley’s Airport to stepup when Bill Sherry retires next month SAN JOSE, Calif., 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kim Aguirre has been promoted to director of aviation for Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) by City Manager Debra Figone to take the place of Bill Sherry who retires on September 27. The San José City Council ratified her appointment today after a national recruitment. Aguirre has served as assistant… Read the full press release

Business Traveller Hungarian edition named airberlin Best Airline 2013 in online poll

2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readers of the Hungarian edition of the Business Traveller, the industry magazine for business travellers, chose airberlin for Best Airline 2013 in an online poll. The prize is awarded in Hungary in eight categories by the jury as well as by the readers. “Our thanks go to the readers of the Business… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways to launch direct flights from its Nairobi hub to China on its new Boeing 777-300ER

Nairobi, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways is set to launch direct flights from its Nairobi hub to China this year on its new Boeing 777-300ER, as it leverages on the growing Sino-Africa relations. From November 19 2013, the airline will begin flying its new aircraft non-stop three times a week between Nairobi and Guangzhou –… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: the end of the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks Display to close all roads in Holyrood Park

2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — All roads in Holyrood Park will be closed to vehicle traffic during the end of the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks Display this Sunday 1st September 2013 between 18:00 and 23:00 with the exception of the loop road This includes the roads between Horse Wynd and Holyrood Gait/Holyrood Road. A number of park staff will be… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways started its three year partnership with FC Barcelona at event held at Camp Nou

Award-Winning Carrier And World’s Best Football Club Partnership Brings To Light Shared Values Of Excellence, Passion, Pride And Culture “A Team That Unites The World” Will Guide The Spirit Of The Partnership Barcelona, SPAIN, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways officially launched the start of its three year partnership with FC Barcelona at an event held… Read the full press release

airberlin launches Best Price Guarantee for online bookings through airberlin.com

2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With immediate effect, Germany’s second largest airline is offering a Best Price Guarantee for online bookings. “We are continuously optimising our product. With this new service, we can guarantee that our guests always receive the best price for a flight booked through airberlin.com,” says Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Commercial Officer. If the same… Read the full press release

Guidebook to new cross-Channel cycle route for cyclists riding the Petit Tour de Manche released

2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cyclists riding the Petit Tour de Manche this autumn should make space in their panniers for a copy of a new guidebook to the route published on September 10, 2013. The book, entitled Petit Tour de Manche: Weymouth 2 Weymouth via Poole, Cherbourg and Saint-Malo, has been written by cycling journalist Mark… Read the full press release

Win exclusive 3-day holiday to Bangkok with Tourism Authority of Thailand’s new global photo contest for fit and fabulous ladies after their 40th birthdays

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its international “Find Your Fabulous” wellness and medical tourism campaign, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling a friendly global competition intended to salute ladies who are still fit and fabulous after their 40th birthdays. The Fabulous 40+ Photo Contest invites women from around the world to submit… Read the full press release

Airports of Thailand PLC and Tourism Authority of Thailand pool their resources to achieve broad level of tourism promotion goals

Bangkok, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two of Thailand’s top state enterprises involved in promoting travel and tourism have joined forces to boost the number of air travellers to the kingdom and meet the national objective of better spreading the benefits of tourism nationwide. On August 23, Mr Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand… Read the full press release

Travel Guard August 2013 Update: Adventure & Active Travel Trends

2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the August edition of the TRAVEL GUARD UPDATE, a monthly review designed to provide you with up-to-date information on the latest travel trends. This month, we polled travel agents to learn more about trends in adventure and soft adventure travel. We’ll also touch upon a handy tip to ensure active travelers… Read the full press release

Legendary British fashion accessories designer Lulu Guinness to design the Christmas Tree for Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel in London

London, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel in London is pleased to announce that this year, legendary British fashion accessories designer, Lulu Guinness, will be designing the hotel’s Christmas tree. Taking inspiration from her recent collections, Lulu will be decorating the Brown’s Christmas tree and adding her glamorous festive touches to various areas of… Read the full press release