2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The two regional airlines Brit Air and Regional (both subsidiaries of the Air France group) and Airlinair, today presented to their respective Works Councils an update of the strategic business plan for the new French regional hub and its impact on jobs for crew members. Within the framework of the Transform 2015… Read the full press release
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KLM Launches Portuguese Language Service on Facebook and Twitter
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fans and followers of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on Facebook and Twitter can now reach KLM in Portuguese 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers can use these social media channels 24/7 to put all kinds of travel related questions to KLM. For instance, to select a seat, rebook a… Read the full press release
FirstGroup’s criticism of West Coast Performance
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tim O’Toole, CEO of FirstGroup, has publicly criticised Virgin Trains’ performance citing the Public Performance Measure (PPM), which measures the number of trains arriving on time, as evidence to support his claims that FirstGroup would operate West Coast better. He has also commented on the number of complaint letters received by the… Read the full press release
1st in Africa, Ethiopian Dreamliner Touches down in Brazzaville and Kinshasa
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the first in the world outside Japan to take delivery of the B787 Dreamliner, is pleased to announce that its B787 Dreamliner called “Africa First”, touched down at Brazzaville and Kinshasa airports on 28 August 2012. Ethiopian 1st B787 Dreamliner is rotating, primarily in Africa destinations, as part of the airline’s… Read the full press release
airberlin: Susanna Sciacovelli takes on responsibility for more markets as Area Manager Southern Europe
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Susanna Sciacovelli (41), who has been General Director for airberlin in Italy since July 2010, is now taking on the markets in Greece, Israel and Turkey as Area Manager. airberlin has brought together these markets under the newly created country cluster “Southern Europe” and has placed responsibility for sales and marketing in… Read the full press release
Sixth Annual Apples to iPods Contest at 20 Apple Orchards
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards will offer a chance to win an iPod during the “Apples to iPods” promotion that kicks off September 7. In this technology-meets-agriculture contest, one specially marked wooden apple is hidden in an apple tree at 20 Vermont pick-your-own apple orchards. The lucky apple picker who finds a wooden apple… Read the full press release
Statement re: InterCity West Coast Franchise Award
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — We understand that Virgin Rail Ltd a subsidiary of Virgin Rail Group, the joint venture between Virgin Group and Stagecoach Group plc, has brought a legal challenge against the Department for Transport in relation to the recent award of the InterCity West Coast rail franchise to FirstGroup. We have every confidence in… Read the full press release
Virgin challenges First Group on West Coast Bid promises
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Rail Group (VRG) today challenged FirstGroup(FG) CEO Tim O’Toole to ‘come clean’ on his company’s commitments for the West Coast Main Line franchise after a series of contradictory and unclear statements made to City analysts and MPs. In a 10-question challenge, published below, the company asked for clear evidence of… Read the full press release
WTTC Launches 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Global “Call for Entries” Announced 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is inviting tourism businesses, organisations, and destinations worldwide to apply for its prestigious Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Each year, the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards recognise global leadership in sustainable tourism best practices. Due to its rigorous three-step judging process involving… Read the full press release
Unlocking Africa’s Aviation Potential
Dakar, 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its commitment to African aviation and called on industry and government leaders in Central West Africa to work together to make aviation an even more integral part of African economic development and integration. Safety, regional cooperation and global standards for infrastructure funding were highlighted… Read the full press release
Simon Cook becomes new UK and Ireland Sales Manager for airberlin
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the new Sales Manager for the UK, the Channel Islands and Ireland since 1st September 2012, Simon Cook supports the team of Rogier de Jager, airberlin’s Area Manager Western Europe. He takes over the position previously held by Titus Johnson, who became Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the newly… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES LATEST GLOBAL SALE AT MIDNIGHT
Three-Day Offering Provides Travellers With Great Savings Fly The World’s Best Airline To More Than 100 Destinations Across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia And The Americas Generous Travel Window Between 10 September 2012 and 13 March 2013 Doha, QATAR, 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways is offering customers around the world with great savings to… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at the Dahlman Rose & Co. Global Transportation Conference
SEATTLE, 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska’s vice president, finance, and chief financial officer, at the Dahlman Rose & Co. Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 5, in New… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Co. to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Aviation and Transportation Conference
DALLAS – 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Aviation and Transportation Conference. Deutsche Bank will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website. Details of the… Read the full press release
airberlin: Hotline at local rates
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests who want to book their flight, find out about Check-in procedures or pre-order their airberlin currywurst can now phone the Service Center at new local rates 24 hours a day. For travel agencies and guests in Europe, the airline operates six call centers. With success: 90 percent of all calls are… Read the full press release
CAA ensures NATS regulation is fit for the future
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published for consultation a review of its regulation of the en route part of NATS’ air traffic control business, NERL. 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The review examines what the CAA needs to achieve from its regulation of NERL in light of likely future changes in the market context… Read the full press release
ADAC Concludes its Staff Summer Safety and Heat Awareness Campaign
Part of ADAC’s commitment to operate at optimum safety and security standards Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its commitment to operate under optimum safety and security standards, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) ran its comprehensive summer safety and heat awareness campaign, over a period of four months, for its… Read the full press release
Countdown to the 2012 Autumn WellBeing Fair Next Week!
2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Autumn WellBeing Fair is due to be held over the weekend of 8th and 9th September 2012 at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel in Jersey. Organised by WellBeing World, a membership body with a wide range of 90 wellbeing service provider members, the WellBeing Fair is the third such event to… Read the full press release
Hundreds attend Concessions Open House at O’Hare
CHICAGO, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport. More than 200 business owners, retailers, service providers, suppliers and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) firms participated in the event. The attendees networked and learned about concessions opportunities at Chicago’s airports. The Concessions Open House provided a valuable preview for the upcoming O’Hare Food… Read the full press release
Sweet Osmanthus, the Scent of Autumn at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Flowers perfume the air and dishes at Jin Sha this September Hangzhou at West Lake, China, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a divine fragrance, it is no wonder that osmanthus can lure attention and adoration from everyone that passes their way. Regarded as the city flower of Hangzhou, the beloved evergreen shrub native to China falls… Read the full press release
Third Direct European Route from Blue Islands
2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Local airline Blue Islands, today announce a new direct service to Chambery for ski travel this Winter. The direct service will give travellers from Jersey the fastest access to the French Alps during the 2012 – 2013 ski season. Chambery is the most central airport in the Alps, making it the easiest… Read the full press release
Thailand Hosts Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 Finalists
Hong Kong, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Hong Kong office joined together with Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to bring the 10 finalists of Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 to Thailand to mark 40th anniversary of the pageant. According to Mrs. Thitiporn Maneenate, Director of the TAT Hong Kong Office,… Read the full press release
ART Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Celebrates Washington Cider Week with Alpenfire Cider, Washington’s Only Organic Hard Cider
Meet the makers of Alpenfire Cider and enjoy a complimentary cider tasting in ART Lounge Seattle, U.S.A., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Washington Cider Week 2012, ART Lounge atFour Seasons Hotel Seattle will offer an exclusive cider tasting with Alpenfire Cider, Washington’s only organic hard cider. Among the six participating states, Washington will boast more than eighty-five cider events during… Read the full press release
Second Look at San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Shows More Cute, More Calm
2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego Zoo Panda Team got another look at the month-old panda cub during a routine veterinarian exam Thursday. The cub, born on July 29, had just finished nursing and, with a full belly, remained calm throughout the exam. While staff has not determined the sex, they were able to take… Read the full press release
A DAY WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA AT DUSIT THANI MANILA
2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila puts the “grand” in Grandparent’s Day as the hotel comes alive with an all-out special celebration in honor of Grandma and Grandpa on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Indulge Grandma, Grandpa and the entire family in the Sunday Family Crossover Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and enjoy a… Read the full press release
VIA Rail’s Second Quarter Results Confirm Need for Modernization Plan
Halifax, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the quarterly meeting of its Board of Directors in Halifax, N.S., VIA Rail Canada released its second quarter 2012 results today. The Corporation’s ridership and revenues were lower than in the same period last year, due partially to continued economic uncertainty affecting travel markets. However, as a result of… Read the full press release
High Flying Ticket Sales! Less than 2,000 tickets left for Jersey Live
JERSEY LIVE FESTIVAL 2012 with JT SEPTEMBER 1ST – 2ND 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set in the lush countryside of the Parish of Trinity, in the rural heart of Jersey, Channel Islands, Jersey Live Festival sponsored once again by JT returns for its 9th edition this September. Surrounded by 45 miles of stunning coast and enjoying… Read the full press release
Рейсы S7 Airlines во Владивостоке
2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — В связи с проведением саммита АТЭС-2012 все рейсы S7 Airlines во Владивостоке с 00:00 4 сентября до 02:00 11 сентября будут обслуживаться в терминале «В» аэропорта. ###
Go Exclusively to Thailand
New Delhi, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi office joined hands with Odysseus India Pvt. Ltd. to organise familiarization trips for luxury-end agents to visit Thailand from 4th to 10th August, 2012. A total of ten agents from Delhi, Kolkata, Punjab, and Bangalore participated in the trip. The properties… Read the full press release
Celebrate This Year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and Gift Mooncakes from Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Limited-edtion and hand-made in the kitchens of three Michelin-starred Lung King Heen Hong Kong, China – 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong will once again offer the famed Lung King Heen mooncakes for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Chef Chan Yan Tak and his team at Lung King Heen will be creating limited-edition mooncakes presented in beautifully designed boxes by… Read the full press release