2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Friday 2 November 2012, 45 Park Lane’s Penthouse Suite, the top suite within Dorchester Collection’s new contemporary Mayfair hotel, was awarded ‘Best Hotel Suite’ at the annual European Hospitality Awards. The hotel’s focus on modern technology was also shortlisted for ‘Hotel Technology of the Year’ and Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at 45… Read the full news article
Eliminate shopping stress with fashionable discounts, personal shopping services, and après-shopping festive holiday cocktails San Francisco, U.S.A. – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco invites guests to celebrate the holidays in style with the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Shopping Package, launching today. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has partnered with San Francisco’s premier shopping destination, Saks Fifth Avenue,… Read the full news article
2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines celebrates anniversaries of inaugural flights to 14 destinations in the month of November. Notable among them is the inaugural flight to Beijing operated with Boeing 720 on November 7, 1973, thus marking 30 years of uninterrupted service to China. A pioneer in African aviation, Ethiopian was the first African carrier… Read the full news article
SAA Names 2013 Trophy Wines Cape Town, 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) today announced the winners of its competition for wines to be served on board its aircraft in 2013. The winning wines will be served on all SAA domestic, regional and international flights and in the airline’s business class lounges. South Africa’s… Read the full news article
Boston, MA – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vermont’s ski resorts are launching a fundraising campaign this week in Boston, and online, to help residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut impacted by super storm Sandy. Dubbed Operation Mountains of Love, 100% of the funds raised will go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. “Our… Read the full news article
Ventura, CA, 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dickey’s shows no signs of slowing down in its expansion across the country. New locations just keep popping up everywhere and each location brings the slow smoked barbecue that just melts in your mouth. Ventura, CA will soon be able to enjoy Dickey’s unique and authentic taste. The new location… Read the full news article
Four Seasons hosts a festive holiday season of gatherings and events Dallas, U.S.A. – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the holidays, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas has put together an amazing calendar of events and activities to get everyone into the holiday spirit. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, guests will enjoy every moment of… Read the full news article
Geneva – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to approve the use of the electronic master air waybill (e-AWB) for air cargo shipments to and from the US. The action means that the e-AWB will be accepted for shipments at… Read the full news article
TOKYO, 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Bangkok Airways (PG) today announced the commencement of their codeshare agreement on select flights between three airports in Japan and Bangkok operated by JAL, as well as between Bangkok and four points within the region on PG, effective from November 15, 2012. The new partnership will enable customers of both Japan Airlines and… Read the full news article
Enjoy a special Anniversary Dinner at ekki BAR & GRILL Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 15, 2012, and to show its gratitude to guests, ekki BAR & GRILL is offering a special 10th Anniversary Dinner Menu. Head Chef Sotiris Ananiadis has selected the… Read the full news article
New Facebook Contest to Award Selfless Volunteers With Vacation and Charitable Support 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is looking to find and reward ten people who embody the “Spirit to Serve,” a philosophy of Marriott International’s corporate platform which includes social responsibility and community involvement, among other philosophies. For the… Read the full news article
2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is helping travelers find great deals during Loy Kratong, Thailand’s most romantic and beautiful festival. Falling on the night of the 12th full moon – which this year is November 28th – it’s a tradition that dates back… Read the full news article
INDIANAPOLIS, 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary traffic results for October 2012. For the month, Frontier’s load factor increased one percentage point to 90% compared to October 2011. Frontier’s traffic decreased 9%, to 0.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs); capacity decreased 11%, to 1.1 billion… Read the full news article
2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can exchange their points for financial donations to the American Red Cross, which provides food, shelter and other types of assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy and other disasters. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation, Red Cross relief workers have been on the ground aiding thousands of victims…. Read the full news article
TRAFFIC OVER 7M FOR 7 MONTHS IN A ROW 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (6 Nov) released passenger and load factor stats for October 2012 as follows: Oct 11 Oct 12 Change Yr to Oct 12 Passengers 7.27M 7.54M +4% 79.3M Load Factor 84% 82% -2% 82% October 2012 was the seventh month in succession… Read the full news article
CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In February 2013 Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas’ premier luxury resort, will launch its inaugural Month of Romance, featuring packages and amenities that will sweep couples off their feet. Capella Pedregal understands that the celebration of love cannot be contained to one day a year and has therefore created… Read the full news article
2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mrs Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the luxurious Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been awarded Hotelier of the Year at the European Hospitality Awards 2012. Bea Tollman has been recognised for continuingly unparalleled levels of service, excellence and luxury across all of the collection’s five and four star properties in Europe,… Read the full news article
Cortland, NY, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing a piece of the South to the East Coast. The barbecue chain known for slow smoked barbecue, served fast just signed a lease in Cortland. The new barbecue restaurant is scheduled to open in December. “Every item on Dickey’s menu is delicious and so different… Read the full news article
Festive wine suggestions from award-winning sommelier Mark Sayre Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — After days of planning and hours of cooking, the last thing anyone wants is a wine that makes the food at their holiday feast fall flat. “Food is typically the star at holiday gatherings such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, but what… Read the full news article
Madrid,2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Small changes in travel behavior can contribute to positive change throughout the world. With one billion tourists traveling the world in a single year in 2012, transforming these one billion tourists into one billion opportunities is at the heart of the online campaign launched by UNWTO to celebrate this historic milestone. Recalling… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) held a politicians’ and travel industry leaders’ dinner in the House of Commons in London, November 5. The aim was to draw attention to unfair taxation and ill thought-out schemes that are hurting the travel industry, especially UK outbound travel to longhaul destinations. The main… Read the full news article
Algiers – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined five areas in which opportunities exist to further develop aviation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to benefit the region’s economies. “MENA is a growing force in aviation. For example, over the last decade, the Middle East share of global international… Read the full news article
The Spa introduces a new holiday treatment, the Merry-Mint Massage Atlanta, U.S.A. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are upon us and amid all the travel, parties, shopping and more, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is encouraging locals and visitors alike to take a moment to relax and enjoy “the most wonderful time of year.” The gift… Read the full news article
Warszawa, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT zainaugurowały rejsy do Stuttgartu. Kierunek ten to już drugie w tym roku, obok Hanoweru, połączenie do Niemiec, które są jednym ze strategicznych rynków polskiego przewoźnika. Należący do PLL LOT Embraer 170 o numerach rejestracyjnych SP-LDB wystartował z warszawskiego lotniska o godz. 16:25. Lądowanie samolotu w Stuttgarcie… Read the full news article
2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Many register offices are already fully booked six weeks before the last lucky repdigit wedding day. But why get married in the German cold if you can celebrate your big day under palm trees? From now until 11th November 2012 couples ready to tie the knot can enter the competition on facebook.com/airberlin… Read the full news article
Chef Kerry Sear unveils the first traditional turkey dinner for parties of six or more in the Ballroom Seattle, U.S.A. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new holiday tradition, that no longer includes dirty dishes or shopping, can be started at the Family Thanksgiving Buffet in the Ballroom at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Parties of six or more can hang-up their aprons… Read the full news article
Sunday 4 November 2012 marks the inaugural flight for Condor Airline from German to Cape Town 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Condor leaves Frankfurt on a Tuesday and a Saturday evening and arrives in Cape Town on a Wednesday morning and Sunday morning. The airline will be utilising a Boeing 767-300 type aircraft. “This is the… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future of airport sustainability, aviation biofuels, green concessions, “net zero” energy strategies, as well as FAA reauthorization and sustainability mandates, are among the key topics of discussion at the Airports Going Green conference hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in Chicago. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed the conference attendees… Read the full news article
Warsaw,2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at the Polish Embassy in Washington Marcin Piróg, CEO of LOT Polish Airlines, Fred Hochberg, Chairman & President of Export-Import Bank of the United States and Jon Byron, Vice-President of Apple Bank for Savings signed the agreement for financing of the first of five Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, covered by the… Read the full news article
2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In October 2012, airberlin increased its capacity utilization to 81.00 percent, i.e. an increase of 1.3 percentage points over the corresponding month of the previous year. Last month, airberlin welcomed 3,177,080 passengers on board. Since airberlin reduced its capacity by 6.6 percent in October 2012 within the framework of its “Shape and… Read the full news article