BAGHVAN JUNGLE LODGE VOTED INDIA’S LEADING WILDLIFE RESORT

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Baghvan Jungle Lodge has been voted India’s leading wildlife resort in the prestigious 2012 World Travel Awards.  These awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and are voted for by members of the travel trade, as well as guests. “We are proud of… Read the full news article

Iberia firma un acuerdo de mantenimiento con Rwandair

Iberia firma un acuerdo de mantenimiento con Rwandair

Se trata de un contrato por el que Iberia realizará el mantenimiento de componentes a dos aviones del modelo CRJ900. El nuevo acuerdo tiene una duración de tres años Madrid, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia y Rwandair han firmado un contrato integral para el mantenimiento de componentes de dos nuevos aviones de la flota CRJ900 con los que cuenta la… Read the full news article

WILDERNESS SAFARIS LAUNCHES NEW LOOK WEBSITE

WILDERNESS SAFARIS LAUNCHES NEW LOOK WEBSITE

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —The new site takes advantage of our superb imagery from some of Africa’s premier wildlife and wilderness areas portraying the incredible range of wildlife diversity of our areas and extended choice of safari activities. The effect has been to bring this all together to create a more experiential feel for the user…. Read the full news article

EUROCONTROL, Efficiency efforts by airports yielding significant results for airlines and passengers

Amsterdam, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the entire aviation sector is facing patchy air traffic growth in the short term, significant financing challenges and a growing focus on emissions, the themes of efficiency and performance have become key for Europe’s airports.In 2008, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE and EUROCONTROL the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, launched a… Read the full news article

KCI Airport Passenger Traffic Down 6.7 Percent in October

The City of Kansas City, Mo., 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 836,286 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in October, which represents a decrease of 6.7 percent from October 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 7.4 percent, with a total of 418,071 during October. For the… Read the full news article

Enterprise, National, Alamo Brands Offer Most Competitive Gas Prices and Refuelling Fees (Canada)

Refuelling Charges Transparent, Easy to Compute and More Economical Than Competitors TORONTO – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the arrival of summer and a busy travel season kicking into gear, many travellers may be shocked at the cost of refuelling at some airport car-rental return counters if they return their vehicle with less than a full… Read the full news article

Sorrento è Ancora Più Vicina Per I Tuoi Meeting all’Hilton Sorrento Palace

Dal 1 dicembre 2012, chi sceglie Sorrento per eventi aziendali, potrà usufruire di una grande promozione. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Bellissima promozione dell’Hotel SORRENTO, Italy – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dal 1 dicembre 2012, chi sceglie Sorrento per eventi aziendali, potrà usufruire di una grande promozione. L’Hilton Sorrento Palace, il centro congressi più grande dell’Italia meridionale, affacciato sul Golfo di Napoli e il Vesuvio, lancia l’offerta Sorrento è ancora più vicina dedicata a tutti i clienti… Read the full news article

JAPANESE TOURISTS SIGNAL SUMMER IN CHRISTCHURCH

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The scheduled seasonal flights from Japan arrive here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and come direct from Narita in Tokyo. Jim Boult, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport, says the services have always been popular with Japanese visitors, who know exactly what they want to see here. “Like most international travellers, Japanese visitors come… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport scoops CAPA Airport Marketing Award

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard on the heels of its success at Routes Europe, Budapest Airport has once more been acclaimed for its marketing prowess with the accolade of the 2012 Airport Marketing Award for Excellence (for airports handling between 5-15 million passengers) from CAPA – Centre for Aviation. CAPA, a leadingglobal provider of independent aviation… Read the full news article

AIR FRANCE, LEADER IN JAPAN

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France intends to increase services to Tokyo by introducing a new daily flight operated with its own aircraft and crew to the downtown airport of Tokyo-Haneda as from summer 2014*. Near the city centre, this new destination will make connections easier to other domestic airports in Japan with many domestic services… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season

Renowned marine life artist’s work to benefit the Wyland Foundation and Lanai Cancer Fund Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, good tidings at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay will run from the depths of the oceans into the hearts of the Lanai community. In the spirit of giving, Four… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines and Rose Festival Sign New Three Year Deal

PORTLAND, Ore.- 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has signed a new three-year sponsorship agreement with the Portland Rose Festival as its “Official Airline” and exclusive presenting sponsor of the Grand Floral Parade Telecast. The sponsorship highlights the airline’s commitment to the greater Portland community and their expanded air service from Portland International Airport. Alaska’s sponsorship… Read the full news article

SHENZHEN AIRLINES JOINS STAR ALLIANCE

Alliance Expands in China SHENZHEN, China – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shenzhen Airlines today became the latest carrier to join the Star Alliance network. At a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Mark Schwab, CEO Star Alliance, welcomed the airline into the family on behalf on the Alliance’s Chief Executive Board (CEB). “Shenzhen Airlines is… Read the full news article

Coolidge Open House Celebrates Traditions of the Season with Author Gesine Bullock-Prado

PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt.  – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Coolidge Holiday Open House welcomes you to return to a simpler time on Sunday, Dec. 9. An annual tradition, museums and exhibits at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will be open free of charge, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A highlight on this day’s hearty… Read the full news article

Average Travel Management Salary Up 3.4% Over 2011

Alexandria, Va. –  2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The average salary for travel buyers has increased by 3.4% in the past year, according to new research being released today from the GBTA Foundation’s 2012 Travel Management Compensation and Benefits Survey. Sixty-three percent of travel buyers are satisfied with their overall compensation and benefits. These findings are based… Read the full news article

Take-Off for Hampton by Hilton as London Luton Airport Hotel Opens

Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 hotels, today announced the official opening of its latest property, the 188-room Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport. Credit: Hampton Hotels.

Unique Value Offering for Passengers at Thriving London Terminal MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 hotels, today announced the official opening of its latest property, the 188-room Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport. The hotel is perfectly located for the convenience of air travelers, just under a… Read the full news article

Reorganisation at Swissport International

Zurich, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading aviation services group, has strengthened its top management structure in order to enhance performance and service quality and build upon its strategy of pursuing profitable growth. With effect from 1st January 2013, Joe Phelan will become responsible for Ground Handling and Cargo in North America (USA… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip Celebrates Christmas and New Year with Dazzling Dining Delights

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Traditional and international favourites, plus a festive Afternoon Tea Macau, China – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — To brighten up the joyous season, Executive Chef Klaus Kallweit ofFour Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip and his talented culinary team will present various dining delights at the Hotel’s signature restaurants. For those who prefer a warm and cozy gathering, the European-style Windows Restaurant will be… Read the full news article

QATAR AIRWAYS FIRST BOEING 787 LONG HAUL FLIGHT STARTS DECEMBER 13 TO LONDON HEATHROW

Qatar Airways First Boeing 787 Long Haul Flight Starts December 13 To London Heathrow

Airline Becomes First Carrier To Offer Regular Scheduled 787 Flights To UK State-Of-The-Art Dreamliner To Operate Daily From Doha To European Gateway Doha, QATAR – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced December 13 as the launch date of its first long-haul Boeing 787 commercial service from Doha to London Heathrow. The 787 Dreamliner will… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines Names Ron Calvin as Managing Director, Inflight Operations

SEATTLE — 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Ron Calvin to managing director of inflight operations, with responsibility for the carrier’s flight attendant bases in Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle. Calvin is a 26-year veteran at Alaska Airlines, having held positions of increasing responsibility in the Customer Service – Airports division. Most recently,… Read the full news article

Ryanair Introduces 2% Credit Card Fee To Comply With UK OFT Ruling

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (28 Nov) announced that in order to comply with the UK Office of Fair Trading’s recent ruling on credit card fees it will introduce an avoidable 2% credit card processing fee on all new credit card bookings made from 30 November, to cover credit card… Read the full news article

What’s New in San Antonio Family Fun

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s an exciting time for family fun in colorful, cultural, hip and historic San Antonio. Visiting the Alamo and strolling along the River Walk provide fond vacation memories of San Antonio. But new memory-makers are being created all the time. Here are just a few of the city’s recent and upcoming projects…. Read the full news article

U.S. Travel Applauds Enactment of EU Emissions Scheme Prohibition

Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded President Barack Obama for signing into law a bill exempting U.S. airlines from the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme. The European Union Emission Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956) protects U.S. air carriers and passengers from the potential for an unprecedented tax levied… Read the full news article

Lufthansa, CARIBIC instrument container logs two million kilometres in the air

Lufthansa Group committed to climate research for close on 20 years 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The CARIBIC flying laboratory will have rounded the earth 50 times. Now it has returned from its 80th research trip on board the Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 ”Leverkusen“.  Since  December 2004, the mobile observatory has been underway once monthly in the service… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Launches “Plus Your Points” Promotion

Enterprise Plus Loyalty Program Members Can Earn Free Rental Days Faster with Double Points and Bonus Options ST. LOUIS, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today is launching its Plus Your Points promotion for all Enterprise Plus loyalty members. From now through Feb. 28, 2013, Enterprise Plus members who register for the promotion can earn double points on qualifying… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide Completes more than 800 Volunteer Events during Inaugural Global Week of Service

Team Members served more than 660 local organizations in 401 cities across 51 countries MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the week of November 11-18, Hilton Worldwide celebrated its first annual Global Week of Service and furthered the company’s Vision to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” In just eight… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Announces Reservations Consolidation Into New Atlanta Call Center

AirTran Call Centers in Savannah and Carrollton, GA to Close in July 2013, Combining Jobs in Atlanta Call Center DALLAS – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that the airline is consolidating operations from three AirTran Reservations Call Centers into a single call center in Atlanta.  The new Atlanta Customer Support & Services… Read the full news article

Singita Mara River Tented Camp Opens in the far Northern Serengeti

2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singita Mara River Tented Camp has opened in the Lamai triangle, the northernmost tip of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It’s an iconic destination characterised by the sheer luxury of space created by seemingly endless game-rich savannah plains. The new camp with six guest tents – a contemporary take on the… Read the full news article

Benefit This Winter With Luxury Breaks At Mandarin Oriental Hotels Worldwide

Hong Kong, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether in search of an escape for culture, romance, epicurean delights or simply an exotic beach getaway: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Luxury Breaks provide an enticing excuse to escape the winter blues and book into one of the Group’s exceptional hotels. Stay two nights between 4 January to 4 April… Read the full news article

Expedia Mobile Takes Flight: New App Update Combines Simplicity of Mobile with Robust Flight and Hotel Booking Intelligence

Expedia Mobile Takes Flight: New App Update Combines Simplicity of Mobile with Robust Flight and Hotel Booking Intelligence

200 Airlines, 140,000+ Hotel Properties Accessible Via Seamless, Simple Interface; Mobile-Only Hotel Deals Up To 60% Off BELLEVUE, Wash.,  2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Instant flight sorting of more than 200+ airlines. Beautiful, intuitive interface. More than 140 thousand hotel properties. Crisp, gorgeous destination imagery. Mobile-only deals of up to 60% off. Say hello to the new features… Read the full news article