2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland today released figures revealing that the number of domestic overnight holiday trips taken in England in August rose by 13 per cent compared to 2011, with just under 8 million trips taken in the month. The latest results from the Great Britain Tourism Survey also show that holiday spend totalled almost… Read the full press release
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Cozy Up This Winter with the Kid-Kation Package at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
The best winter family getaway, with one-of-a-kind amenities for kids and teens – and added value for parents Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Searching for that perfect winter family escape? Look no further than the Kid-Kation package atFour Seasons Hotel Boston. With added value for parents and exclusive amenities for kids and teens – including special winter offerings beginning… Read the full press release
5 Dec – Snow Disruptions London Stansted And Luton Airports
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The runways at London Stansted and London Luton airports are closed this morning (5 Dec) due to snowfalls. All Ryanair flights from Stansted and Luton this morning will be affected. Passengers should check the status of their flight on the ‘flight info’ section of Ryanair.com. The runway at Stansted is expected to… Read the full press release
Jersey, Condor Ferries licence extended
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Jersey and Guernsey authorities are proposing to extend Condor Ferries’ operating permit for car and passenger ferry services for five years from January 2014. Jersey’s Economic Development Minister and the Chairman of Guernsey’s External Transport Group have agreed a draft update of the Joint Channel Island Sea Transport Policy Statement, which… Read the full press release
Minister Fletcher and VIA Rail announce improvements to its locomotives, frequencies and infrastructure
Ottawa, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and VIA Rail announced the completion of a number of important projects including additional frequencies and the introduction of a new service between Ottawa and Quebec City. These initiatives will lead to safer, faster, and more efficient service in the Quebec-Windsor corridor…. Read the full press release
Tourism Australia to relocate to a new Sydney office
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia to relocate to a new Sydney office Key facts Tourism Australia has confirmed that it will be relocating its Sydney headquarters on 14 December 2012. The Federal tourism agency has agreed a ten year lease which will see it move to new offices, on floor 28 and part of floor… Read the full press release
Asian Carrier Launches Route to Europe through Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) yesterday celebrated the expansion of its global network at Abu Dhabi International Airport with the start of operation of Garuda Indonesia connecting Abu Dhabi to Jakarta in Indonesia and Amsterdam, Holland. The first flight from the airline arrived to Abu Dhabi from Jakarta… Read the full press release
Army-Navy Game Weekend Returns To Philadelphia Generating Millions In Economic Impact For Region
Fifty Thousand Visitors Expected In Philadelphia for 113th Edition of the Army-Navy Football Game PHILADELPHIA, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The interservice rivalry between the Army and Navy returns to Philadelphia on Saturday, December 8 for the 84th time since the Game’s inception and its 113th edition overall. The weekend is expected to draw 50,000 visitors to… Read the full press release
Hilton Sydney Unveils Striking New Executive Lounge
SYDNEY – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Sydney has recently unveiled a completely restyled Executive Lounge as part of an A$7million upgrade to the Hilton guest rooms and executive lounge. The renovation is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of significant property renovations currently underway across the global portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the… Read the full press release
Frontier’s Low Fares Land at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Best Fares Available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from its hometown hub in Denver, Colo. (DEN) to Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. (AZA) with daily nonstop service. This addition to Frontier’s long-standing service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport provides East Valley customers convenient access to Denver with easy connections to… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport, The weather in Stockholm affects air traffic
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arrive early at the airport on Wednesday and Thursday There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport December 5 and 6, 2012. Please arrive early at the airport if your flight departs on Wedenday at 15-18 hrs in the afternoon or on Thursday at 7-10 hrs in the morning. Passengers… Read the full press release
COMPLIMENTARY DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE & SUNSET COCKTAILS AT GUY HARVEY OUTPOST THIS WINTER
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — COMPLIMENTARY DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE & SUNSET COCKTAILS AT GUY HARVEY OUTPOST THIS WINTER WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost – A TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the… Read the full press release
Allium at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Makes Spirits Warm and Bright with Holiday Cocktails and Hot Chocolates
Toast to the season with the Jack Frost Martini, Haute Chocolate and more Chicago, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — From roasted chestnuts to a delicious Jack Frost Martini and hot chocolate cups of good cheer, Allium at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago makes spirits warm and bright this season with a festive holiday drink menu. The new hot chocolates and cocktails… Read the full press release
Hershey, December Short & Sweet
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — SEE THE BEARS IN ACTION: Celebrate the holiday season by cheering for the Bears at home games every Saturday in December. For more information and tickets, visit www.HersheyBears.com. Tickets are also available for 2013 AHL Outdoor Classic at Hersheypark Stadium on Sunday, January 20 at 5 p.m. The Bears will face off against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton… Read the full press release
SSP wins £70m new contract at Trondheim Airport Vaernes
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP has expanded its business at Trondheim Airport with the agreement of a significant new deal. SSP will operate six new outlets, as part of a major expansion project at the Norwegian airport. The deal, which is valued at £70 million, will run for five years from Autumn 2013. The outlets are… Read the full press release
The Army-Navy Game Returns To Philadelphia With A Full Weekend Of Festivities For Fans
PHILADELPHIA, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA will be played on December 8, 2012. Fans and locals are invited to join in on the free and budget-friendly activities. Visit www.PhillyLovesArmyNavy.com for more information on all Army-Navy Weekend activities, hotel accommodations, and local discounts. ARMY-NAVY SWIM MEET 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 6… Read the full press release
Finavia, The weather in Stockholm affects air traffic
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The weather in Stockholm affects air traffic on Wednesday 5 December. Because of heavy snowfall air traffic is limited to and from Stockholm. Passengers should follow the information provided by the airline. ###
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Invests $200 Million to Restore Iconic Heritage Hotels in Europe
Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville, Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian, The Gritti Palace in Venice, and Prince de Galles in Paris, Brought Back to Original Splendour 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announces… Read the full press release
Arik Air adds Kinshasa, DRC to route network
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial carrier is expanding its regional African network with the addition of new flight services from Lagos, Nigeria to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The first commercial flight on the route takes place on Wednesday, 5 December 2012 and subsequently operate twice weekly on… Read the full press release
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Announces Renovations To Its World-Class Golf Courses
TUCSON, Ariz. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — El Conquistador Golf Club at the award-winning Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort recently invested nearly $3 million to enhance its two golf courses – The Conquistador and The Cañada – following the July 2012 storms which caused severe damage. With the new enhancements, the two courses… Read the full press release
ABTA Issues Guidance on Medhotels Case
Ruling reinforces the need for agents to understand their business practices 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA has today updated guidance for Members in response to yesterday’s Court of Appeal ruling on an important test case relating to the tax liabilities of UK travel businesses. The decision of the Court of Appeal in the case between HMRC… Read the full press release
Jet Airways Expands Its Codeshare With All Nippon Airways
Guests to enjoy unmatched connectivity between India and Japan MUMBAI, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has expanded its codeshare arrangement with All Nippon Airways, offering guests enhanced network connectivity between Japan and India. The reciprocal codeshare is open for sale and travel with immediate effect. The agreement will mean guests travelling on… Read the full press release
Nebraska Tourism Commission Names Kathy McKillip Executive Director
LINCOLN, NEB. -2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kathy McKillip has been hired by the Nebraska Tourism Commission to be the agency’s executive director. McKillip has served as the director of the Nebraska Travel and Tourism Division since October 2011. Prior to that, she was hired by the Department of Economic Development (DED) as interim director and as… Read the full press release
Aeroflot is in Top-10 Best Russia’s Employers
MOSCOW, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to the latest Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) study, Aeroflot is in Russia’s Top-10 Best companies to work for. The top-5 list is formed by leading industry players: 44 % of the respondents has chosen Gazprom, then goes Rosneft with 29%, Sberbank (25%), Lukoil (16%) and Russian railways (13%). Aeroflot holds the 8-th place with 9 % of potential employees’ votes, showing… Read the full press release
Explore the Sights of the Season with the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Article follows the photos. Click on a thumbnail to view and download a high-resolution version of the image. Due to the large file size of the high-res images, they may take a few minutes to appear. You must be logged in to view the high-res images. Want to find out where communities are… Read the full press release
Celebration Season at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva Comes in December
Christmas shopping, festive meals, New Year’s party and special room rates Geneva, Switzerland – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s time to celebrate!Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues offers special holiday rates for stays from December 16, 2012 to January 13, 2013, the perfect destination for Christmas shopping and holiday celebrations. The festive season is the time to treat oneself to the… Read the full press release
Ten years of “SWISS Taste of Switzerland”: over 650 Gault Millau points to date; programme highlights on board from tomorrow
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — “SWISS Taste of Switzerland”, Swiss International Air Lines’ award-winning inflight culinary concept which highlights a different region of its home country and its speciality cuisine every three months, is ten years old this year. A total of 42 guest chefs drawn from 38 regions of Switzerland have been featured in the programme… Read the full press release
Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Offering Tech-Free Zones for Travelers Who Crave a Braincation
New survey shows travelers ready for some “Digital Detox” on their vacations 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For everyone who has ever had to deal with someone talking loudly into a cell phone while they were trying to relax, or felt pressured to be connected 24/7 to their job or elsewhere, The Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean &… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association, First-Ever Study Shows Travel Jobs Offer Better Career Progression and Benefits
Travel jobs provide millions of Americans with a gateway to a promising career and opportunity to join America’s middle class Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Workers who begin their careers in travel achieve higher wages, have greater access to educational opportunities and enjoy better career progression, according to a first-of-its-kind study of more than… Read the full press release
Frontier’s $29 to Princeton/Trenton Sale
Incredibly low fares one way for travel on the first flights DENVER, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is celebrating the inaugural flights to Princeton/Trenton with fares starting at $29* for travel on the first flights. Customers can be one of the first people to fly with Frontier to Princeton/Trenton from Fort Myers, Tampa, Fla., Fort… Read the full press release