Fares as low as $99* each way only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will expand on its existing annual summer seasonal nonstop service between Denver, Colo. (DEN) and Jackson Hole, Wyo. (JAC) with the addition of winter season flying beginning Feb. 13, 2013. The Denver-based carrier will operate two… Read the full news article
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Nearly 2,500 Fairfield Inn & Suites Associates Give Back to Communities across North America in Honor of 25th Anniversary
Fairfield volunteers with Habitat for Humanity International to help neighbors in need 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 200 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotels extend their hospitality this fall by providing families with a fresh start. In its 17th year of supporting Habitat for Humanity International, Fairfield celebrates its silver anniversary in a big… Read the full news article
ABTA Calls on International Community to Join Campaign Against APD
2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the world’s key players in the travel and tourism industry gather at World Travel Market in London, ABTA is calling for the international community to join the campaign against further increases in the UK’s Air Passenger Duty (APD). Britain’s aviation tax is the highest in the world. Since APD was introduced… Read the full news article
August 2012: the long and short of travel to Canada
Americans headed north in droves this past summer, according to latest CTC Tourism Snapshot 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer witnessed millions of international visitors to Canada. Approximately 2.5 million travellers came for an overnight trip to Canada in August 2012, reports the new Tourism Snapshot, just off the Canadian Tourism Commission… Read the full news article
Aer Arann, operating as Aer Lingus Regional, to suspend services from Waterford Airport
2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Arann, operating as Aer Lingus Regional, is to suspend its services at Waterford Airport with effect from 6 January, 2013. The routes affected will be Aer Lingus Regional services from Waterford Airport to London Southend, London Luton and Manchester. The airline will continue to operate as normal from Waterford up to… Read the full news article
Bristol Airport Santas on the Run
2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Children’s Hospice South West, Bristol Airport’s charity of the year fundraisers and airport staff dressed as Father Christmas to promote the annual “Santas on the Run” fun run being arranged in various locations in December. Hundreds of Santas will be taking part in sponsored fun runs all across the South West. Join… Read the full news article
PATA Announces the 2nd China Responsible Tourism Forum
Bangkok, 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the Marketing & International Cooperation Department of China National Tourism Administration and the ASEAN-China Centre, will organise the 2nd China Responsible Tourism Forum (CRTF) on November 16, 2012 at the Parkview Hotel in Shanghai, China. PATA CEO, Martin Craigs, said: “We were… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Begins Three New Routes Linking Hawaii and the West Coast
Portland-Kauai, Bellingham-Maui and Anchorage-Kona flights begin this month SEATTLE — 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is launching three new routes linking the West Coast and the Hawaiian Islands, with new seasonal service between Portland, Ore., and Kauai beginning Nov 5; between Bellingham, Wash., and Maui beginning Nov. 8; and between Anchorage, Alaska, and Kona on… Read the full news article
Macau Government Tourist Office Promotes in Hong Kong the 59th Macau Grand Prix – officially sponsored by SJM
2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 59th Macau Grand Prix officially sponsored by Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (“SJM”) is coming around the corner. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) and Macau Grand Prix Committee (MGPC) organize the 59th Macau Grand Prix Roadshow on 3-4 November at Central Atrium of Olympian City 2 to let visitors experience… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Presents the Lanai Cabernet Classic
Eat, drink and enjoy Lanai at inaugural food and wine festival Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces the inaugural Lanai Cabernet Classic Wine Festival, December 13-16, 2012. Epicureans and wine connoisseurs are invited to uncork the event with four oenophilic driven days of exquisite food and wine pairings matched with… Read the full news article
International tourism strong despite uncertain economy
2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — International tourist arrivals grew by 4% between January and August 2012 compared to the same period of 2011 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. The resilience of international tourism in a continuing uncertain economy is further confirmed by the positive data on tourism earnings and expenditure. The number of international… Read the full news article
PhoCusWright Joins PATA as a Preferred Partner
Bangkok, 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce PhoCusWright as a new PATA Preferred Partner. PhoCusWright is the research authority providing information and analysis in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. It is headquartered in the United States with Asia Pacific operations based in India and local analysts on five continents…. Read the full news article
Celebrate the Festive Season at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Enjoy special holiday happenings at Sonoran Desert getaway Scottsdale, U.S.A. – 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Make the season bright with Five-Diamond luxury this festive season at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, a Sonoran Desert retreat situated in the cooling foothills of Pinnacle Peak. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale will be decked out with all the holiday trimmings. Guests can… Read the full news article
GLITTERING DEPARTURE FOR GEORGE BEST BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — An exhibition of some of Northern Ireland’s most exciting contemporary jewellery designers has just begun in the Departure Lounge of George Best Belfast City Airport. This new venture sees Craft Northern Ireland – champion for NI contemporary craft – team up with House of Ireland, who have an established reputation for stocking the finest… Read the full news article
United Airlines Dreamliner Arrives in Chicago
CHICAGO, 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines today became the first airline in North America to operate a scheduled, commercial flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, United Flight 1116, from Houston landed at O’Hare International Airport just before 10 a.m. CST. More than 200 smiling passengers, reporters and United employees deplaned at Gate C20 in Terminal 1 at O’Hare,… Read the full news article
Alaska Air Group Reports October Operational Results
SEATTLE — 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported October operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported an 8.5 percent increase in traffic on a 5.1 percent increase in capacity compared to… Read the full news article
Consumers to benefit from Air New Zealand/ Cathay Pacific strategic agreement on New Zealand–Hong Kong route
2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific today announced a new strategic agreement on services operated by both airlines between New Zealand and Hong Kong, effective from 31 January 2013. Sales will commence on 12 December 2012. The agreement between the two airlines has received the required regulatory approval and is expected to… Read the full news article
British Airways-The Fan-tash-tic Flying Machine
2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s the pencil, the handlebar, the horseshoe and the trucker – these are not different types of aircraft, but various styles of moustaches that British Airways considered, before settling on the connoisseur, to decorate its Airbus A319 aircraft to support the Movember campaign! The aircraft’s facial fuzz was unveiled by British… Read the full news article
ADAC Wins Best Airport Operator of the Year Award
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) received the highest accolade from the global duty free industry by winning the Frontier Award for Best Airport Operator of the Year 2012. The award ceremony was held on 24th October at the Martinez Hotel in Cannes, France. The Frontier Awards are best… Read the full news article
GCAS and AVTECH Middle East partner to bring leading aviation modules to the Middle East
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), and AVTECH Middle East signed a partnership agreement at GCAS headquarters in Abu Dhabi last week. The agreement will facilitate the offering of leading aviation training modules for the first time in… Read the full news article
DoubleTree by Hilton Signs its Third Scottish Hotel
Hilton Worldwide’s Fastest Growing Full-Service Brand Continues its Rapid Growth across the UK DUNDEE, Scotland – 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with BDL Select Operations Limited, to open DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee, the brand’s third property in Scotland, joining hotels in Dunblane and Aberdeen. The deal will… Read the full news article
Jordan Hosts The 32nd International Academy Of Pathology Conference In 2018 At King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton
DEAD SEA – 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Academy of Pathology recently selected Jordan, and King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”) as the destination for its 32nd International Academy of Pathology Conference scheduled for 2018. Dr. Ismail Matalka, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Jordan University of Science… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11
2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT They serve, they defend, they protect, they sacrifice, and Woodland Park Zoo salutes them. In honor of those who put themselves at risk in service to their community and country, the zoo extends free… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines предлагает специальные тарифы бизнес-класса
2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines с 1 ноября по 15 декабря 2012 года проводит акцию, в рамках которой предлагает специальные тарифы на перелет в бизнес-классе из Москвы в семь городов России. Оценить преимущества бизнес-класса S7 Airlines в этот период можно с экономией до 50% по сравнению с обычным тарифом. Специальные тарифы доступны при покупке билета… Read the full news article
Estonian Air to suspend Joensuu, Tartu and Helsinki routes
2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air will change its course of action which focuses on important core destinations for Estonia with a real demand. Due to that Estonian Air suspends flights to Joensuu, Tartu and Helsinki. From 27 December 2012, Estonian Air will suspend flights between Tallinn and Joensuu. Between 13 November and 27 December 2012,… Read the full news article
Jersey – Bus Timetable Changes proposed for January
2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In partnership with new bus operator CT Plus Jersey, the Minister for Transport and Technical Services is putting forward alterations to bus timetables from 2 January 2013, as the first stage in a series of proposed changes towards a vision of a better bus service that meets the needs of Jersey. Most… Read the full news article
Scarves Up Higher! Zoo announces its lineup for kicking exhibition to celebrate the Seattle Sounders FC playoff match
Sounders fans get admission discount Nov. 1-9 WHAT – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ —It’s time to bust out the Rave Green as Woodland Park Zoo’s animal residents Give Their Full 90 at a kicking exhibition with mini-soccer balls to cheer on the Seattle Sounders FC heading to the MLS Cup playoffs. Last year’s lineup returns with the… Read the full news article
New research to help Australian tourism reach its potential
Key facts A major international tourism research project into how global consumers view Australia and what most motivates them to visit has been unveiled by Tourism Australia, identifying the barriers and ‘triggers’ to travel to our country. The original research, commissioned by Tourism Australia and conducted by leading marketing research consultancy BDA Marketing Planning, was… Read the full news article
Новые международные рейсы S7 Airlines из Новосибирска
2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет об открытии новых рейсов из Новосибирска – в Гонконг и Фергану. Полеты по маршруту Новосибирск — Гонконг выполняются с 29 октября 2012 года с периодичностью два раза в неделю. Вылет из Новосибирска – по понедельникам в 01:15 и средам в 22:35. Обратный рейс вылетает из Гонконга в понедельник в… Read the full news article
Educators invited to informational forum on zoo’s master’s degree program
WHAT – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo and Project Dragonfly at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio will present a public informational forum this November on the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP), a unique master’s degree program for educators. Co-delivered by Woodland Park Zoo and Miami University, the AIP combines workshops with zoo professional education staff and web-based graduate… Read the full news article