US Airways flights move from Terminal A to Terminal C at Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City, MO, US, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department reports that on the evening of Wednesday, January 8, US Airways flights will begin moving from Terminal A to Terminal C at Kansas City International Airport. As a result, there will be a brief period on January 8 that the airline will be operating… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines and African Mosaïque partner to benefit Ethiopian Children’s Fund (ECF)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is proud to partner with African Mosaïque for its annual Pan-African fashion show and Gala event at Sheraton Addis on January 10, 2014 to benefit Ethiopian Children’s Fund (ECF). The African Mosaïque Pan-African fashion show and Gala event will feature renowned African designers and models, and special… Read the full press release

UN General Assembly adopted resolution on “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”

Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sustainable tourism is an ally of poverty eradication in Central America and the three dimensions of sustainable development – social, economic and environmental – as reflected in the UN resolution on “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”. The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the resolution unanimously during its… Read the full press release

UAE carrier Etihad Airways achieved highest ever passenger and cargo volumes in 2013

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is celebrating a year of record-breaking success after achieving its highest ever passenger and cargo volumes in 2013. Nearly 12 million people flew with Etihad Airways last year, marking a significant increase of nearly 16 per cent in comparison to… Read the full press release

233 torchbearers on 50.4 km route carried the Olympic flame through the capital of the Kama region Perm

Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — 233 torchbearers, succeeding one another on a route of 50.4 km, carried the Olympic flame through the capital of the Kama region. Among the Olympic torchbearers were nominees of the Presenting Partners of the Sochi 2014 Torch Relay: the Coca-Cola Company, OSAO “Ingosstrakh” and OAO “Russian Railways”. The first torchbearer… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo expanded its network with 4 new cargo-only destinations and its fleet with 3 new Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft in 2013

Dubai, UAE, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates SkyCargo, one of the largest and most progressive air cargo operators globally, has achieved another successful year and major milestones over the past twelve months. In 2013, Emirates SkyCargo expanded its network and range of destination options for its customers by launching four new cargo-only destinations which began with Hanoi in Vietnam… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair to run the “Premium Bundle Fares” promotion again in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has joined together with sister airline Dragonair to run the “Premium Bundle Fares” promotion again in Hong Kong. The latest promotion kicks off today and is open for bookings until 21 January 2014, with travel period until 10 July 2014. The campaign is part of the Cathay… Read the full press release

JAL Group carried 2061581 passengers during the 17 day New Year vacation period in Japan

Tokyo, Japan, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group carried a total of 426,480 passengers on its international flights and 1,635,101 passengers domestically during the 17 day New Year vacation period in Japan between December 20, 2013 and January 5, 2014. Passenger count on JAL’s international routes went up 3.2% versus the same period last year, against a… Read the full press release

Rolf Lippuner appointed Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Lippuner has been with Four Seasons for more than 5 years and has 20 years of hospitality and business experience Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dirk Burghartz, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC announces the appointment of Rolf Lippuner as Hotel Manager.  Lippuner is promoted from his position as Director of Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, the city’s only… Read the full press release

The World Number 1 men’s tennis player Rafael Nadal won the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2014 championship

Rafael Nadal Of Spain Wins Coveted Title In Qatar Beating Gael Monfils Of France Doha, Qatar, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Retaining his top ranking, Rafael Nadal made a winning start to the New Year by successfully taking the top spot at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2014 championship last night after a three-set final against France’s Gael Monfils…. Read the full press release