Spirit Airlines reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2013 and year-to-date 2013

Miramar, Florida, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2013 and year-to-date 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in September 2013 increased 28.8 percent versus September 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 24.9 percent. Load factor for September 2013 was 84.7 percent, an increase… Read the full press release

First UK Bus donates Advertising Space on Buses to Macmillan Cancer Support’s ‘Go Sober’ Fundraising Campaign

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — First UK Bus and its national charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, have joined forces to encourage people to give up alcohol during October and raise money to help people affected by cancer across the UK. First has donated £81,000 worth of advertising space on buses across the UK to promote Macmillan’s… Read the full press release

Chicago’s newest food fest City of Chicago Food Truck Rally is Friday, October 11 on Daley Plaza

First-ever City of Chicago Food Truck Rally is Friday, October 11 on Daley Plaza  Chicago , United States, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the eight food trucks participating in Chicago’s newest food fest: the City of Chicago Food Truck Rally on Friday, October 11 at… Read the full press release

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group added two hotels to its growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia

Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh and Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salamah Riyadh / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, adds two hotels to their growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia: The mid-market Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh (170 rooms) is scheduled… Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand updates on Thailand’s flood situation

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The flooding in Thailand is affecting 28 provinces (eight in the northeast, six in the north, seven in the central and seven in the east) with flood waters have receded in Kanchanaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Kalasin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Mukdahan, Kamphaengphet, Phayao, Lampang and Mae Hong Son, according to the Disaster… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor re-opened the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait after KD15 million renovation

Kuwait, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, announces the re-opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait in September, 2013, after a three year renovation period. The property holds particular significance, both within the company history – as the first Radisson Blu hotel outside of Scandinavia, and as an iconic… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor hotels across Europe, Middle East and Africa organized almost 700 activities and raised 107,000 EUR for World Childhood Foundation

Brussels, Belgium, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, celebrated its 10th Responsible Business Action Month in September: The group’s hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa organized almost 700 activities and raised 107,000 EUR for Carlson Rezidor’s charity partner World Childhood Foundation. Childhood is… Read the full press release

To celebrate National Customer Service Week Stagecoach Supertram launched month of activities for tram customers across Sheffield, UK

Plans being launched during National Customer Service Week Meet the manager events to be held for passengers Find ‘Supertram man’ competition with prizes to be won Nominations open for passengers to vote for their ‘Customer Service Stars’ Perth, Scotland,  2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate National Customer Service Week, Stagecoach Supertram is today (Monday 7 October) launching… Read the full press release

Six Flags Magic Mountain transformed from “theme park” to haunted “scream park” for the 21st season of Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®

New Mazes, Scare Zones, Shows and Extended Park Hours OCTOBER 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 and 24-27 Valencia, CA, United States, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six Flags Magic Mountain transforms from a “theme park” to a haunted “scream park” for the 21st season of Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®, Southern California’s most thrilling Halloween experience. This season marks one of… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels celebrates 116 years of hospitality experience with Facebook Promotion

Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — No other luxury hotel company can claim 116 years of hospitality experience. From its humble beginnings in Berlin to 74 hotels in 30 countries today Kempinski has set the standard for European gastronomy and savoir-vivre. Kempinski invites its Facebook fans to take a journey through the history of the company and… Read the full press release

The Howard Johnson® hotel brand offers 35 percent off mid-week stays booked on Monday

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tired of the Monday blues? The Howard Johnson® hotel brand is here to help, offering 35 percent off mid-week stays booked on Monday. The latest in the iconic brand’s ongoing series of Happy Monday-themed promotions, the discount is available exclusively for travelers who opt-in by registering their email address at www.hojohappymonday.com. Once… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group announced up to 30% savings on bookings made three to 45 days in advance

Travelers Can Save Up to 30% on Bookings Made Three to 45 Days in Advance Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Time is winding down for wanderlusters to fulfill 2013 resolutions to “travel more”, “travel farther,” or “travel smarter,” and Preferred Hotel Group is helping put those goals within reach with its Advance Purchase offer…. Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group announced free unlimited WiFi access across all of its establishments as of January 2014

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — From January 2014, guests at all establishments that make up the Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotel brands will be able to enjoy the convenience of free WiFi access in their rooms and in the lobby and surf away to their heart’s content via laptop or smart phone. The… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts launched “Extraordinary Day” packages for luxury experiences seekers across 13 key properties throughout North America

InterContinental® Brand Launches Sweepstakes for a Chance to win Extravagant Weekend Getaway Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine visiting a city and getting to experience the “In the Know” sights and luxury experiences of the destination. Drawing from more than 60 years of global expertise, the IHG® brand’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)]InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts is… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced it signed six multi-development franchise agreements in Germany

Denham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has concluded a multi-development franchise agreement with Bierwirth & Kluth Hotelmanagement GmbH to develop five hotels across Germany. The first hotel under the agreement – Holiday Inn Hamburg – City Nord – has already been signed. This is… Read the full press release

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA): U.S. Department of Transportation should deny Serbian airline JAT Airways to offer flights to U.S.

Serbian Airline Must Meet Standard U.S. Ownership and Control Requirements Washington, D.C., United States, Travel issues, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), argued in a recent U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) filing that JAT Airways’ application to provide air services to the United States through its partner Etihad Airways should be denied… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines announce month-long full of activities to mark its 41st anniversary

Kelana Jaya, Malaysia, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines has been operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to over 100 destinations as Malaysian Airlines System Berhad since  1 October 1972 and to mark its 41st anniversary of Malaysian Hospitality this year, the national airline has outlined a month-long full of activities. To commemorate the celebration, the national carrier treated… Read the full press release

Some of the world’s most historic tall ships sail into New Zealand’s ‘City of Sails’ Auckland for the Tall Ship Festival 25 – 28 October, 2013

Auckland, New Zealand, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a vast harbour, rich marine heritage and a thriving maritime industry, Auckland is known to be at the forefront of boating technology – but New Zealand’s ‘City of Sails’ is set to turn back the clock when some of the world’s most historic tall ships sail into town…. Read the full press release

New Zealand tourism industry won multiple awards at 2013 World Travel Awards

New Zealand, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The New Zealand tourism industry is in celebration mode after a swathe of victories at the 2013 World Travel Awards – also known as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’. Air New Zealand celebrated a double victory when the Australasian awards were announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Double joy … Read the full press release

Report: Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) is valuable provincial asset worth $1.27 billion to Nova Scotia economy in 2012

Halifax, N.S., Canada, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) is a valuable provincial asset worth $1.27 billion to the Nova Scotia economy in 2012, according to the latest economic impact report, released today. This represents an additional $13 million in economic output over the previous year. “Together, the Airport Authority and all of our… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson announced the openings of four new restaurant concepts by leading Toronto chefs

RESTAURATEUR OTG BRINGS CONCEPTS BY MARK MCEWAN, ROCCO AGOSTINO, DEVIN CONNELL, MICHAEL COURY AND SOMMELIER JOHN SZABO TO TERMINALS 1 AND 3 Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Toronto Pearson announced the openings of four new restaurant concepts by leading Toronto chefs for passengers to enjoy. As part of the innovative dining program created by restaurateur… Read the full press release

Local Babel Russia empowering Travel Brands to source new opportunities at MITT 2014

2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — LocalBabel.com, the specialist provider of customised marketing services, local market intelligence and business liaison, for businesses venturing into new markets, is set to make that difference for twenty select travel brands from around the world who will be invited to Moscow’s 21ST International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). “Russia may well be… Read the full press release

Las Vegas’s “What happens here, stays here” turns 10 years

From Infamous Super Bowl Snub to Global Movie Franchise, a Look Back at How the Campaign Shaped the Destination and Pop Culture LAS VEGAS, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is a world-class vacation destination built on the principle of adult freedom, and no other tagline encapsulates this mentality better than the destination’s iconic “What happens here,… Read the full press release

Taste of Sonoma comes to the Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Molokini Bar & Grille with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo

Wailea-Makena, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Molokini Bar & Grille continues its monthly Food & Wine Education Series on Thursday October 26, 2013 at  6:30 PM with a Taste of Sonoma. This month, Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo returns to the Makena with three wines from Sonoma County. In addition to a… Read the full press release

Las Vegas’ Third Annual Howl-O-Week Oct 25 – Nov 3 2013

Eat, drink and be scary during Las Vegas’ Third Annual Howl-O-Week Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — LAS VEGAS-Las Vegas is the ultimate destination for a monstrous good time this Halloween. As the paranormal takes over, visitors can expect everything except the ordinary throughout October, culminating with the annual Las Vegas Howl-O-Week experience Oct…. Read the full press release

Dolan Hotels formed educational partnership with four Jersey secondary schools; Le Rocquier, Les Quennevais, Grainville and Haute Valle

Jersey, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dolan Hotels has launched an on-going educational partnership directly linking its hotels and restaurants with four Jersey secondary schools; Le Rocquier, Les Quennevais, Grainville and Haute Vallee. The scheme, which started this month, has been developed by Dolan Hotels to share their professional knowledge and skills with students and support the curriculum… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced opening of Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown Marks Brand’s Third Hotel in Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announces the opening of Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown, which has just completed a rebranding and renovation. “We are excited to add to the momentum in the Minneapolis community by welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the… Read the full press release

The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific launched Manila-Dubai route

Manila, Philippines, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) sent off its first long-haul flight at 4:40pm today. The daily non-stop 9-hour Manila-Dubai service serves as a milestone for the airline that has made its mark in short-haul regional and domestic operations. CEB President and CEO Lance Gokongwei said during the flight… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport celebrates its 15th anniversary on 8 October 2013

Oslo, Norway, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tuesday, 8 October marks the 15th anniversary since Oslo Airport (OSL) opened its doors and runways as Norway’s new main airport at a ceremony presided over by His Royal Majesty King Harald on 8 October 1998. A Color Air flight bound for Ålesund piloted by Captain Tord Tangvik was the first… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines joined Luchtvaart College Schiphol to help develop and organise ‘working & learning’ activities within the aviation sector

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM has now joined Luchtvaart College Schiphol (Aviation College Schiphol, formerly Schiphol College) as a partner, enabling the college to further enhance and fine-tune its ability to develop and organise ‘working & learning’ activities within the aviation sector. Luchtvaart College Schiphol pools the strengths of aviation businesses, vocational education institutions and… Read the full press release