2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and the market leader in Europe, publishes today its first European Business Traveler Research. Business travelers represent around two third of the group’s customers and are the focus of this research which targeted members of its Le Club Accorhotels loyalty program from France, the United Kingdom and Germany…. Read the full press release
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Florida Tourism Industry on Pace for Another Record Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary estimates* released today by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 21.9 million visitors came to Florida in the third quarter of 2012 (July-September), an increase of 3.5 percent over the same period in 2011. Direct travel-related employment in Florida also rose 1.5… Read the full press release
Holiday Gift Ideas from Four Seasons Hotel Austin
2012 gift guide helps travellers tackle Christmas shopping while on the road Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Another Christmas, another seemingly endless list of presents that need to be purchased. If body lotion and candles just won’t cut it this year, Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers the following ideas, all available throughout the Hotel. Visions of iPads… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и Asiana Airlines открывают совместные рейсы в Сеул
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о заключении код-шерингового соглашения с южнокорейской авиакомпанией Asiana Airlines, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов из Владивостока в Сеул (Республика Корея). Полеты между двумя городами осуществляются ежедневно с 16 ноября 2012 года. Вылет из Владивостока в 15:10, прибытие в Сеул – в 15:50 по местному времени. Из Сеула рейс вылетает в… Read the full press release
Reed Travel Exhibitions launches ILTM Japan
Kyoto, Japan, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of ILTM Americas, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the leading luxury travel events International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), ILTM Asia and ILTM Africa has today announced the launch of ILTM Japan taking place 11 – 13 March 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Japan is home to the second largest… Read the full press release
Korean Air Celebrates The Launch of Its Service To Saudi Arabia
SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air held a ceremony on 9 November to celebrate the inauguration of its new service between Seoul/Incheon and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. The event was held at Incheon International Airport in the presence of the President and COO of Korean Air, Chang Hoon Chi and… Read the full press release
Holidays Are Extra Sweet At ZooAmerica
ZooAmerica Offers Guests Discounts and Special Programming During the Holiday Season Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park enjoys cooler temperatures for two reasons – guests see greater activity in its animals and it’s a sign that the holiday season is near. During the most wonderful time of the year, visitors to ZooAmerica can enjoy:… Read the full press release
Halifax Stanfield International Airport Extended Runway Fully Operational
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right on schedule, the newly extended main runway (05/23) at Halifax Stanfield International Airport is fully operational today. Construction to lengthen the runway to 10,500 feet is now substantially complete. The runway is open and being used. Since September 26, 2011, work has been underway to extend the runway by 1,700 feet,… Read the full press release
Boston Logan Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday
Boston Logan International Airport Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday at Boston Logan International Airport by introducing several new customer initiatives – a new mobile optimized Massport.com so people can check flight status, parking conditions and public transportation options… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Puts Lebanese Artistic Legacy Front and Centre
Striking abstract creations by celebrated Lebanese sculptor Anachar Basbous stand sentry at the Hotel’s facade Beirut, Lebanon – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut no longer need to trek to Lebanon’s most famous galleries to get their fill of local artistic genius, now that the latest sculptural collection is on display at the Hotel…. Read the full press release
Budapest Airport, New Beaujolais Arrives With Air France
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The legendary Beaujolais Nouveau, this year’s first new French wine arrived to Hungary not on stage-coach or riverboat but on board of an Air France flight completed by a CRJ-1000 aircraft. The world famous French new wine is traditionally opened and marketed on the third Thursday of November each year. Wine experts… Read the full press release
Cruiseport Boston Shatters Passenger Records in 2012
Cruiseport Boston Shatters Passenger Record with 2012 Season More than 380,000 Passengers Used Cruiseport Boston BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cruiseport Boston, which serves as an important economic engine to the region, finished the 2012 season with a record 380,054 cruise vacationers, a 23 percent increase over 2011, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced today. Fueling… Read the full press release
16.11.2012 Flughafen Zürich AG prequalified for Portugal
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The consortium “Zurich Airport”, led by Flughafen Zürich AG, has qualified for the definitive bidding round in the privatisation process of the Portuguese airport company ANA. ANA operates ten airports in Portugal, amongst others Lisbon and Porto as well as smaller airports on Madeira or the Azores. A total of eight bidders… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport receives prestigious award
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport (OSL) has been awarded the “Senior Initiative of the Year Award” for 2012 by the Centre for Senior Policy (CSP). The award was presented by Minister of Labour Anniken Huitfeldt at the National Inclusive Working Life conference on Tuesday, 13 November. CSP cited the following criteria for choosing OSL as… Read the full press release
Budapest to Basel four times a week with easyJet
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet is launching four flights a week between Budapest and Basel. This is the second flight to Switzerland offered to and from the Hungarian capital by the British carrier, as its aircraft commute nine (!) times a week to and from Geneva as well during the winter schedule period. Businesspeople, tourists and… Read the full press release
“A Taste of Christmas” at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Welcomes the Holiday Season, Raising Funds for Charity
First of its kind gift and gourmet reception, co-sponsored by American Express and in aid of Hong Kong Cancer Fund Hong Kong, China – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the spirit of giving, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong once again directs efforts to raise money for charity this festive season. Hosting its first Christmas gourmet and gift reception, the… Read the full press release
Massport – Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Planes, Trains and Automobiles No matter how you’re getting to Grandma’s house this Thanksgiving, we’ve got you covered BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is anticipating record volume of traffic on our highways and in Boston Logan International Airport terminals this Thanksgiving season, with particularly heavy days beginning Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday,… Read the full press release
Falling Over Fiscal Cliff Could Slash $20 Billion in U.S. Business Travel Spending
But Failure to Address Deficit Spending Will Have a Negative Long Term Impact Alexandria, VA, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — If the U.S. economy falls over the “fiscal cliff,” it would have an immediate and severe impact on U.S. business travel, according to new research from GBTA Foundation. The new report analyzes the business travel impact of… Read the full press release
airberlin: New network strategy from summer 2013 inspired by efficiency drive
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has strategically revised its route network for next summer. The timetable modi-fications have been designed to increase efficiency and mainly refer to the intercontinental routes to the USA as well as the airline’s hubs in Palma de Mallorca and Vienna. The important consideration was not to reduce but to transfer capacities,… Read the full press release
UNWTO unveils winners of the 2012 Ulysses Awards
Madrid, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — An online tool that allows tourism business to assess and improve their accessibility and an initiative encouraging tourists to stay with families in Malaysia are among the five winners of this year’s UNWTO Ulysses Awards. Since 2003, the UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism have honored tourism initiatives… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Suspension of Allentown Service
Service ends April 7, 2013 DENVER, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will suspend its nonstop service between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), in Allentown, Pa. and Orlando International Airport (MCO) effective April 7, 2013. Flights after April 7, 2013, will be removed from the carrier’s schedule on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. “Frontier… Read the full press release
Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED Hosted an Evening of Design & Eclectic Art
WIRED’s Chris Anderson Captivated Guests at San Francisco Marriott Union Square. Select Motion Work from Critically Acclaimed Photographer Artist Todd McLellan and Brick Art from artist Nathan Sawaya were also on Display. 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, and WIRED, hosted Design Beats: Maker earlier tonight Thursday, November… Read the full press release
IATA Achieving Aviation’s Promise in Latin America
Panama City, Panama – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged stakeholders in the Latin American and Caribbean region to work together with the common goal of a safer and more efficient air transport industry in the region. “Latin America is a good news story. Aviation supports more than 4.6 million jobs… Read the full press release
Fuel supply at O.R. Tambo International Airport
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has been advised by the Fuel Consortium that the fuel line between NATREF and O.R. Tambo International Airport was contaminated with off-specification Jet A-1, rendering the fuel unfit for use by airlines. The impact of the contamination on the fuel pipeline is such that approximately seven million… Read the full press release
Rita McClenny Named President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation
McClenny has more than 20 years in public service in tourism and film industries RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on November 9, 2012. As the leader of the state tourism office, McClenny will lead the team… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Offers Holiday Travel Tips
Being prepared will help fliers navigate busy airports this season SEATTLE — 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines offers the following tips for passengers to help ensure their travel is as stress-free as possible during the busy holiday season. Learn more about Alaska Airlines’ “Top Five Tips for Holiday Travel” at http://www.youtube.com/AlaskaAirVids. Use technology to save time. Passengers… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Declares 145th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
DALLAS – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines’ (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.01 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on December 6, 2012 on all shares then issued and outstanding. The 145th consecutive dividend will be paid on January 3, 2013. SOURCE Southwest Airlines ###
Cathay Pacific wins ‘Best Airline’ and ‘Best Airline First Class’ honours in leading China travel awards
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has been named Best Airline in the World and Best Airline First Class in the 2012 Business Traveller China Awards. The annual awards, now in their eighth year, reflect the highest praise bestowed by China’s frequent travellers on various service providers with connections to the Mainland. The awards were… Read the full press release
Dushi Curaçao: airberlin celebrates one year of non-stop service
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the past year airberlin has been providing a service between Dusseldorf, the regional capital of North Rhine Westphalia, and Curacao, or “Dushi Curacao” (Wonderful Curacao), as the residents of the Caribbean island call it in their creole dialect known as Papiamentu. On 15th November 2011, airberlin became the only airline in Germany… Read the full press release
Marriott Deals of the Week
Adopt a Penguin at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa and Mystic Aquarium are giving guests the ultimate opportunity to adopt… a penguin. Upon booking, guests will receive an adoption kit that includes a personalized adoption certificate complete with a photo of their African Penguin. Perfect for the… Read the full press release