San Antonio, TX, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau has hit the mark of certifying 1,000 Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTA). Out of all of the programs in the nation, San Antonio has the highest number of current, active CTAs in the country. The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau completed its… Read the full press release
Latest 2013 addition to enrich content for travel agents worldwide Kiev, Ukraine, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces a new distribution agreement with Khors Air, the specialist Ukrainian airline focused primarily on travel to and from Greece. The agreement provides Travelport-connected travel agency customers… Read the full press release
Runners can tour the Alamo City by foot or bike with live music as their guide. 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon, held on November 17, will feature new routes that highlight San Antonio’s unique culture and history combined with its hip and rejuvenated neighborhoods. All of… Read the full press release
New multi-year agreements secured with Worldspan and Galileo Global Distribution Systems (GDS) distributors Beirut, Lebanon, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, has announced the renewal of its long-term distribution agreements for Galileo and Worldspan GDS platforms in Lebanon. Under the new multi-year deals, Gate 7 –… Read the full press release
UKCC IGNORES 7 YEARS OF EVIDENCE AND INVENTS “CONCERNS” IN DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO JUSTIFY PREDETERMINED RULING 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (28 Aug) confirmed that it will appeal the UK Competition Commission (UKCC) final report which wrongly found that Ryanair, through its 7 year old minority (29.8%) shareholding in… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Residence Inn by Marriott, the leader in the extended-stay lodging segment, continues to expand its presence in New York City with its latest addition, the Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East. Great location, excellent service…but there was still something missing: a name for its penthouse suite. Tens of thousands of Residence… Read the full press release
100,000 SEATS ON OVER 1,000 EUROPEAN ROUTES IN OCT & NOV 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (29 Aug) kicked-off its City Break Season by launching a 100,000 seat sale, where passengers can fly on over 1,000 European routes, from just £14.99 in October and November including: · Birmingham to Milan… Read the full press release
Pune, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — A renowned automobile and manufacturing hub in Pune, Chakan now, has its first International business hotel with the launch of Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan. The hotel will mark the opening of the 10th Courtyard by Marriott property in India, and the 4th Marriott property in Pune city. This premium, business… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 17 October, 2013, Marriott International celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first property in Germany, the Hamburg Marriott Hotel. To mark the occasion, Marriott is launching “Lend a Hand,” a fundraising campaign across 31 hotels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to support disadvantaged youth in Europe. Over five weeks, from… Read the full press release
DETROIT, MI, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — More change and investment is coming to Detroit’s riverfront as the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center today announced that it will begin a $30 million renovation project in February 2014, transforming 1,329 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of meeting space. The Detroit Marriott is one of the tallest hotels in… Read the full press release
2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of gaining 21,000 “Likes” (and counting) on facebook, 21c Museum Hotels is thanking our fans with an opportunity to win a limited edition White Penguin sculpture by Italian artist collective Cracking Art Group. To enter, fans can visit 21c Museum Hotels’ facebook page and visit the ‘WIN ME” tab to complete the sweepstakes form. Daily… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Changi Airport handled some 4.54 million passenger movements in July 2013, an increase of 4.0% compared to a year ago. Air traffic movements for the month also grew by 6.9%, with 29,000 landings and take-offs recorded at Changi. Airfreight movements increased by 1.1% on-year, with 160,000 tonnes of cargo passing… Read the full press release