Brussels Airport recorded 6.2% increase in passenger numbers in December 2013

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strong increase in passenger and cargo traffic in December 2013 – fourth consecutive year of growth Strong growth in passenger numbers In the last month of 2013, Brussels Airport recorded a 6.2% increase in passenger numbers, yet another a clear sign that aviation is recovering. In December Brussels Airport handled over… Read the full press release

Loews Don Cesar Hotel announced “We Dream in Pink” package to celebrate Valentine’s Day

St. Pete Beach, FL, US, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The color pink represents unconditional love and nurturing. It’s just natural that the seaside Loews Don Cesar Hotel, also known as the “Pink Palace”, is offering a memorable “We Dream in Pink” package to celebrate the  romance of Valentine’s Day that’s playful, relaxing and just a little flirtatious! The… Read the full press release

Flughafen Wien AG to attend The Holiday Fair in Vienna from 16 to 19 January 2014

Vienna, Austria, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Holiday Fair will take place in Vienna from 16 to 19 January 2014 – and Flughafen Wien AG will be among the participants. At the company’s trade fair stand, interested travellers can find extensive information on 15 airlines and their flight programmes; Aegean, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Baltic, airberlin, Air… Read the full press release

Newly elected FirstGroup Chairman John McFarlane to receive all fees in FirstGroup shares

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As announced on 6 December 2013, John McFarlane became Chairman of FirstGroup plc on 1 January 2014. John will receive an annual fee of £250,000 in respect of his role as Chairman and has elected to receive all of that fee in FirstGroup shares, underlining his confidence in the long-term prospects… Read the full press release

Welcome Lunar New Year with Dj Parvenu at W Retreat & Spa Maldives

Maldives, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives is the perfect gateway to experience Lunar New Year in style. The Retreat will be electrified to the tunes of DJ Parvenu, a duo composed of Damian Boylan and Jonathan Daltrey, winners of W Hotels & burn studio DJ Lab 2013. Jetting around the world and performing… Read the full press release

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced 50 percent off all admission prices during January and February

Powell, OH, US, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Suffering from a case of the winter weather blues? Half-price admission and family free days at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium cure the most severe cases of cabin fever! Guests enjoy 50 percent off all admission prices during the months of January and February. Admission rates during this time… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta reports 2013 was one of Zoo Atlanta’s best-attended years ever

One of the wettest years on record didn’t dampen attendance or a notable number of births Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite one of the wettest years ever recorded in Atlanta, 2013 was one of Zoo Atlanta’s best-attended years ever, suggesting a trend of continued growth and increased public interest. The year’s attendance of over… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group signed Holiday Inn® Dabrowa Gornicza Katowice in Poland

Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies today announced the signing of Holiday Inn® Dabrowa Gornicza Katowice in Poland. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2015. The franchise agreement with Hotel Commercial Investment to open Holiday Inn Dabrowa Gornicza Katowice will be the first Holiday… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts opened new hotel in the the Swiss Alps – InterContinental Davos

Davos, Switzerland, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, opened its eagerly awaited InterContinental® Davos hotel in December 2013. Perfectly positioned at the foot of the Flüela Pass, the hotel looks over the shores of Lake Davos, offering magnificent views of the Grison Alps and featuring stunning, contemporary design. The unique, oval… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Air announced 75% off Bangon Tours seat sale on all its destinations for summer travel

Cebu, Philippines, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) partners with the Philippine Department of Tourism (Tourism Promotions Board) in its Bangon Tours initiative, and holds a 75% off seat sale on all its destinations for summer travel. Up for grabs until January 16, 2014, the 75% off seat sale… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson impacted due to outages with the systems airlines use to check in passengers at Terminal One and Three

Toronto, CA, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Earlier today (January 11, 2014), operations at Toronto Pearson were impacted due to outages with the systems that airlines use to check in passengers at both Terminal One and Terminal Three. As the service provider of these systems at Toronto Pearson, IBM technicians and IBM’s partners have been working with GTAA… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International anuncia la apertura de dos nuevos hoteles en Zhengzhou, China

Con casi 1.000 habitaciones, los hoteles abrirán en 2015 y 2016 respectivamente, bajo las exitosas marcas “Innside by Meliá” y “Meliá Hotels & Resorts” Ambos acuerdos fortalecen los lazos entre Meliá y sus socios de expansión en China Palma de Mallorca. España, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International, la compañía hotelera española líder, con más de… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways issues update on its Bangkok, Thailand operations

Nairobi, Kenya, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways wishes to inform its customers and the general public that following the planned peaceful demonstrations in Bangkok,Thailand from January 13, 2014, adjustments have been made to ensure smooth operations and continuity of service. In this regard, customers flying out of Bangkok are advised to make appropriate arrangements to be… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to increase its flights from Vienna to London from 30 March 2014 onwards

• Austrian Airlines increases its service to and from London by one flight a day • Now four return flights a day from Vienna to London • Even better connection to Austrian route network for businesspeople Vienna, Austria, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Austrian Airlines is to increase its flight product to and from London: from 30 March… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launched new loyalty product, the WIZZ Privilege Pass

Privilege Pass allows unlimited priority boarding and large bags Budapest, Hungary, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today launched a new loyalty product, the WIZZ Privilege Pass, that allows holders unlimited priority boarding and free large cabin bags on all Wizz Air flights during at least one year…. Read the full press release

The City of Omaha to host the Final Round of the 2015 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Grand Prix (WGP)

Omaha, NE, US, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Omaha has been selected to host the Final Round of the 2015 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Grand Prix (WGP), which is the premier annual international women’s volleyball tournament run by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). The Omaha Sports Commission will serve as the local organizing committee with… Read the full press release

Thomas Cook Group and Brand USA into multimillion dollar agreement to promote the USA as the world’s leading destination for European visitors

Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomas Cook Group and Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States of America, have today announced a major cooperative marketing agreement aimed at promoting the USA as the world’s leading destination for European visitors. The multimillion dollar agreement is the biggest media and partnership deal Brand USA… Read the full press release

Bloomberg L.P. to install immersive brand experience across number of physical and digital touch points at London City Airport

First Bloomberg Hubwill deliver enhanced connectivity to business travellers in a dynamic, living environment London, UK, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bloomberg L.P., the global business and financial information and news leader and London City Airport (LCY), the only airport in London, today announce a three-year agreement to install an immersive, technology-driven Bloomberg brand experience brought to life… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways to increase flights from Southampton Airport to Aberdeen

Leeds, UK, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eastern Airways is increasing flights from Southampton Airport to Aberdeen, which will benefit business travellers and offshore workers. From 20 January 2014, the UK’s second largest regional airline will increase scheduled services to Europe’s energy capital from the south coast of England to two flights each weekday, Mondays to Thursdays, offering… Read the full press release

Emirates to launch scheduled A380 service to Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich becomes 25th A380 destination on its network Dubai, UAE, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places today celebrated the launch of its scheduled A380 service to Zurich, bringing the number of destinations it serves with its popular A380s to 25. With over 500 passengers on board, Emirates flight EK 087, led… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will be featured in Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici wedding on January 26, 2014

Airing live on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm ET on ABC Santa Barbara, CA, US, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will be featured during the wedding special as former Bachelor Sean Lowe and fiancée Catherine Giudici celebrate their union with a spectacular live event.  This will mark… Read the full press release

Baltimore’s top wedding vendors gather for Charm City’s premier bridal event at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on March 9, 2014

Baltimore’s top wedding vendors come together for Charm City’s premier bridal event, which includes a VIP Luncheon featuring renowned wedding experts Baltimore, MD, US, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is preparing to help couples create the wedding of their dreams in just onemarvelous afternoon on Sunday, March 9, 2014. The newly engaged will spend the day enjoying endless… Read the full press release

The British Airways lounge at Belfast City Airport closed for refurbishment

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The British Airways lounge at Belfast City Airport will be closed until the end of January for refurbishment. A spokesperson for British Airways said: “We are refurbishing the British Airways lounge at Belfast City Airport. This new lounge will open late January and will offer customers an improved and redecorated… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways promoted the launch of FC Barcelona’s first official club in Kenya – Penya Barcelonista Mashariki (PBM)

Nairobi, Kenya, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, global main partner of FC Barcelona, promoted the launch of the football organisation’s first official supporters club in Kenya – Penya Barcelonista Mashariki (PBM). A ‘Penya Barcelonista’ is a group of supporters who are officially recoginsed by FC Barcelona. They often gather to watch matches and celebrate their… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines reported its preliminary traffic results for December and full-year 2013

Miramar, FL, US, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for December and full-year 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2013 increased 24.8 percent versus December 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 20.3 percent. Load factor for December 2013 was 87.9 percent, an increase of 3.2… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announced the company flew 9.0 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in December 2013, 9.8% increase YoY

Dallas, TX, US, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 9.0 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in December 2013, a 9.8 percent increase from the 8.2 billion RPMs flown in December 2012.  Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 3.4 percent to 10.8 billion from the December 2012 level of 10.5… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva unveils exclusive Swiss-Made retreat

Hong Kong, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ideal for those looking to enjoy today’s ultimate luxury and learn how to master a most precious asset: Time. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva offers an exclusive and unique retreat which combines a relaxing two night stay in a beautiful room facing the Rhône river with a tailor-made Time Management course and… Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Legendary London boat prepares for new adventure

Victorian tea clipper the Cutty Sark in Greenwich unveils new performance space in lower hold later this month. London, UK, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, the world’s only remaining tea clipper and a major London landmark, will open a brand new performance space in its lower hold on Wednesday, 29th January. The… Read the full press release

Istanbul’s largest hotel the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center opens

Offering world renowned Hilton service and traditional Turkish hospitality, Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center brings new scale to Istanbul’s visitor offering Istanbul, Turkey / McLean, VA, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, Istanbul’s largest hotel, today welcomes guests for the first time.  With 829 guest rooms and suites, as… Read the full press release

Children of military members recognized by TownePlace Suites by Marriott’s real giving™ program

Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of TownePlace Suites by Marriott’s real giving™ program, the extended-stay hotel brand is recognizing the children of military members for all that they sacrifice for their country. This past weekend, TownePlace Suites hosted a thank you event at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home of Walter… Read the full press release