Jaguars at San Diego Zoo Receive Early Valentine’s Day Treat

Jaguars at San Diego Zoo Receive Early Valentine’s Day Treat: Heart-Shaped “Bloodsicles” 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The jaguar family at the San Diego Zoo received the ‘purr-fect’ gesture of love from their keepers this morning: an early Valentine’s Day gift in the form of heart-shaped bloodsicles. Five-year-old Nindiri licked and savored her delectable treat made of… Read the full news article

VisitEngland: ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEKS

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to the likes of Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Thomas Burberry and Alexander McQueen, England has more than its fair share of fashion talent. It’s no wonder then that London Fashion Week is a key calendar highlight for fashion scouts, editors and entertainment hotshots around the world. But, with icons hailing from… Read the full news article

Ryanair Buys New Dublin Offices

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (14 Feb) announced the purchase of a new office building in Airside Business Park in Swords, Co Dublin, which will become Ryanair’s new Dublin office. The 100,000 sq ft building will house all of Ryanair’s Irish operations, including its commercial, customer service, finance, IT,… Read the full news article

Hilton Pattaya Announces Participation In Hilton Worldwide’s Dream Resorts Promotion

Guests Can Save 30% Off Bed And Breakfast at This Stylish Hotel PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya together with Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of hotels and resorts today kicked off its Dream Resorts Promotion which allows guests to save 30% off Bed and Breakfast rates at participating properties.* To take advantage of this deal,… Read the full news article

BRITAIN SEEN AS A ROMANTIC LOCATION ACROSS THE WORLD

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones. The findings come from a survey where fifteen countries were asked to choose… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels in Texas Tie Summer Room Rates to High Temps

Mild summer weather could mean “mercury rates” lower than USD 100.00. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assuming Mother Nature cooperates, visitors to the Lone Star state could enjoy incredible savings at three Four Seasons hotels in Texas this summer. Starting May 31, 2013, travelers who book the Big Chill package atFour Seasons Hotel Austin, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and Four… Read the full news article

Jet Airways partners with carzonrent to offer convenient car rental services on JetAirways.com

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier International airline, has entered into a strategic partnership with Carzonrent, one of India’s leading personal ground transportation service to provide its guests with a seamless on-ground travel experience. In addition to booking flight tickets online, guests can now conveniently plan and book their intra and inter-city on-ground transportation… Read the full news article

Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results

CHICAGO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today reported fourth quarter 2012 financial results as follows: Adjusted EBITDA was $147 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to $143 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of 2.8%. Net income attributable to Hyatt was $16 million,… Read the full news article

AH&LEF RELEASES 2012 LODGING TAX STUDY

Provides data on state lodging taxes and tax collections 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Lodging Tax Study, commissioned to provide current information on state lodging tax structures, total lodging tax collections, and lodging taxes in the largest cities, has been released by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF).  The study was funded by… Read the full news article

Iberia pone en marcha un plan de contingencia para atender a todos sus clientes durante la huelga

La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados por estas jornadas de huelga. También ha alcanzado acuerdos de protección de clientes con numerosas compañías aéreas, para disponer de más alternativas para los clientes. Durante los próximos días la compañía española comunicará el listado de vuelos de las… Read the full news article

Reckitt Benckiser to move to WTC Schiphol Airport

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Reckitt Benckiser and WTC Schiphol Airport signed a long-term lease for office space at WTC Schiphol. A leading manufacturer of home cleaning, healthcare and personal care products, Reckitt Benckiser will be establishing its European and North American headquarters here. The company is renting a total of 2,560 m2 of office space in… Read the full news article

The airline world is in need of new business models – Experts discuss change in aviation at the Hamburg Aviation Conference

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Eggenschwiler, Chief Executive Officer of Hamburg Airport, is certain that “the world of the established airline is in need of new business models.” Many traditional airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France, are already looking for new ways of commercially viable operation and are launching low-cost subsidiaries for the short and medium-haul… Read the full news article

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Wins Major Route Service Award

San Diego International Airport is the overall winner for the entire Americas SAN DIEGO – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is pleased to announce that San Diego International Airport (SDIA) has been named the Overall Winner of the first heat of the sixth international Routes Airport Marketing Awards. It is the first… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport: over 1.1 million passengers in January

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: over 1.1 million passengers in January Passengers In January, Brussels Airport handled 1.1 million passengers. The number of originating passengers departing in January was up 0,9%. On the long-haul flights, this small growth can be attributed mainly to Brussels Airlines and other Star Alliance partners. In the intra-European segment, low-cost… Read the full news article

KLM Introduces Renewed European Product and Price Policy

KLM offers passengers customised service in Europe 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be introducing even more European destinations at competitive fares. With effect from 22 April 2013, KLM will be lowering its fare to €99 for 11 European destinations. KLM will then offer flights to more than 30 European destinations at this… Read the full news article

EASYJET HOPE VALENTINE’S POP UP SHOP WILL SPREAD A LITTLE LOVE FOR CHARITY

EASYJET HOPE VALENTINE’S POP UP SHOP WILL SPREAD A LITTLE LOVE FOR CHARITY

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It might not be the most romantic place to buy your partner a gift, but easyJet hopes its pop up Valentine’s stall at Manchester Airport will help spread a little love for children caught in the Syria conflict this February 14th. Passengers travelling on easyJet’s inaugural flights to Venice and Reykjavik this… Read the full news article

New deal for London Gatwick better for passengers and airlines

Gatwick puts forward a new seven-year ‘Contracts & Commitments’ framework to replace the current system of regulation The new deal will deliver better outcomes for airlines and passengers in terms of the quality of airport facilities, service levels and price Gatwick proposes to keep up the pace of change with a further £1 billion investment… Read the full news article

bmi regional launches another three new European routes from Bristol Airport

bmi regional launches another three new European routes from Bristol Airport

Airline continues network expansion from Bristol with new routes to Munich, Milan and Hannover. Bristol – Frankfurt also increases to twice a day. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, today announced the launch of three new European routes from Bristol Airport. The airline is continuing to expand its European network, with… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Holds 6th Annual Cancer Care Family Day and Fun Run to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Holds 6th Annual Cancer Care Family Day and Fun Run to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Proceeds to benefit research projects by the Haematological Cancer Research Centre at Chulalongkorn Hospital Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is organizing its sixth Cancer Care Charity Fun Run and Family Day on Saturday, March 2, 2013, in association with the Thai Red Cross Society and other valuable partners. Proceeds from the Run… Read the full news article

Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance

Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — First organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the grand evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations namely “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” unveiled tonight (February 12). MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, President of Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM), Ung Vai Meng and Administration Committee member of… Read the full news article

Warrington Bank Quay station to get a facelift

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warrington Bank Quay station, managed by Virgin Trains, is to get a facelift in a project costing some £600,000. Virgin Trains will work with industry partner, Network Rail to deliver improved facilities for customers, as part of the National Stations Improvement Programme (NSIP). Customers at this busy station on the West Coast… Read the full news article

Buyers Expect Better Year for Business Travel, but Rising Rates and Tough Negotiations Loom

Big Jumps Anticipated for International Airfares and Hotel Rates Alexandria, VA,  2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Companies in North America are more optimistic about business travel in 2013 but also bracing for higher travel costs only partially offset by modest budget increases.  Hotels, airlines and meetings venues will capitalize on growing demand to wield more power in… Read the full news article

Red Tape an Issue in Australian Tourism Development

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Realities of Remaining Competitive: speakers at the PATA Hub City Forum Sydney on 12 February addressed the issue of congestion at Sydney airport and the need for a new secondary airport to ease constraints. It was pointed out by aviation expert Peter Harbison that this issue was first raised by the government… Read the full news article

Experience Bubbles of Bliss at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita with New Luxury Bath Rituals

Presidential Suite bathroom

Ease away tension, soak into romance or let the little ones make a splash Mauritius – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — What better way to switch off from the world than by slipping into a beautifully warm, hand-drawn bath? With a specially created selection of tailored Bath Rituals, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is now offering all guests a… Read the full news article

Hotels Increasingly Offering Booking Options Through Social and Mobile Channels

TravelClick Data Finds that Three Quarters of All Hotels will Offer Consumers Ability to Book on Facebook and Mobile Devices by 2013 NEW YORK – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a recent survey from TravelClick (TravelClick.com), a leading global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, the majority of hotels will have booking engines integrated… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines Gifts 1 Million Frequent Flier Miles to Make-A-Wish Hawaii

Public’s help sought to raise another 1 million miles HONOLULU — 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions, Alaska Airlines is donating 1 million miles to Make-A-Wish® Hawaii. The airline also asked the community to help raise 1 million more miles. As part of the new partnership… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Honors Proud Tradition Of Celebrating Black History Month All Year Long

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will host an array of activities throughout 2013 to honor the Company’s long heritage of serving the African American community and showing its strong dedication to diversity and inclusion. To watch a video of how Southwest Airlines celebrates Black History all year long, visit the airline’s YouTube channel…. Read the full news article

table 9 by nick & scott At Hilton Dubai Creek Is Acknowledged As Best In Dubai

table 9, one of Dubai’s most talked about restaurants, has scooped four premium awards in the latest round of honours – and in only their second year of business. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Young Chefs Alvis & Price Are Building Up Credibility In The Competitive Dubai Dining Scene DUBAI, UAE – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — table 9, one of Dubai’s most talked about restaurants, has scooped four premium awards in the latest round of honours – and in only their second year of business. The restaurant, which created a… Read the full news article

Frontier Airlines and Juniper Bank Launch Co-Branded Frontier MasterCards

DENVER, CO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Juniper Bank (www.juniperbank.com), a leading full-service credit card issuer, today announced a partnership with Denver-based Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) to exclusively offer Frontier MasterCard products to consumers, customers and Frontier’s EarlyReturns frequent flyer members. The Frontier/Juniper Bank co-branded MasterCard will offer the most aggressive affinity card program because free travel… Read the full news article

Welcome the Year of the Snake in San Antonio with the 26th Annual Asian Festival

Welcome the Year of the Snake in San Antonio with the 26th Annual Asian Festival

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates the year of the snake with the 26th annual Asian Festival this Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating the many Asian cultures that have settled this region, this family friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and more. Some 15… Read the full news article