KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY RECEIVES HOSPITALITY HERITAGE AWARD

Washington, D.C., 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) presented members of the Kemmons Wilson family with the Hospitality Heritage Award on October 23, in Orlando. Considered one of the lodging industry’s most prestigious honors, the award acknowledges the family’s remarkable leadership and commitment to the hospitality industry and their community… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines entrará a formar parte de oneworld el próximo 1 de febrero

Su incorporación permitirá ampliar la red de la alianza en el Sudeste asiático con 14 nuevos destinos y un país más. Madrid, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines se convertirá en miembro de pleno derecho de oneworld a partir del 1 de febrero de 2013. La incorporación de Malaysia Airlines permitirá ampliar de forma sustancial la red de la alianza… Read the full press release

Heathrow (SP) Limited Results for the nine months ended 30 September 2012

Heathrow passengers up 0.6% to 53.0 million, with combined Heathrow and Stansted passengers down 0.5% to 66.4 million 8.2% revenue increase supports 9.6% Adjusted EBITDA growth Capital investment increases by over 25% from 2011 as activity on Terminal 2 fit out intensifies Strong operational performance during Olympics drives passenger satisfaction to record levels Stansted disposal… Read the full press release

il Cielo Restaurant Presents Novel Italian Experience At Hilton Singapore

▪ Sustainable, natural and organic sources ▪ First in Singapore freshly made ‘a la minute’ Burrata mozzarella ▪ Homemade organic pasta and handcrafted cured meats SINGAPORE – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the top floor of the 24-storey hotel on Orchard Road, the stylish, contemporary il Cielo (which means ‘the sky’) restaurant is set to… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Third Quarter Results

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — “We are pleased to note the continued growth of passengers and revenues throughout the quarter.” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA). “Critical to our revenue diversification strategies, the third quarter included the announcement of important airport campus developments, continuing our contribution to community by leveraging assets… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport, important news about the winter timetable

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — When the clocks change on Sunday 28 October 2012, the winter timetable at Zurich Airport will also go into effect and be valid until 30 March 2013. There are several new developments in the airport’s attractive route network. Swiss International Air Lines (LX) From 29 November 2012 to 5 May 2013 SWISS… Read the full press release

Hurricane Sandy KCI Airport Update

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hurricane Sandy is expected to affect travel to and from much of the eastern United States over the next few days. At Kansas City International Airport there are flights cancelled to and from the region. On Monday, October 29 there are 22 departures and 15 arrivals canceled. On Sunday October 28 there… Read the full press release

Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Prepares for Hurricane Sandy

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission (RRAC) is taking steps today to prepare for possible weather impacts related to Hurricane Sandy. RRAC is working with airlines to make sure items on the airfield are secure, testing backup generators, securing construction items and clearing storm drains in advance of the storm. The airport is closely monitoring the… Read the full press release

Leading Mexican tourism companies and associations commit to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics

Madrid, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fourteen of Mexico’s major tourism companies and associations have signed commitments to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, joining the growing number of private sector players that have pledged to promote and implement the values of responsible and sustainable tourism as championed by the Code (Campeche, Mexico, 24-25 October). The… Read the full press release

A return ticket to the North Pole, please!

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 27th April 2013 it will be that time of year again: the “Deutsche Polarflug” (German Polar Flight) will take off at 8:00 a.m. on airberlin flight number AB1111 to fly to the North Pole. The twelve-hour round trip over the Arctic and the North Pole aboard an Airbus A330-200 is the… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Named Best Spa in Egypt in SpaFinder Wellness’ 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Named Best Spa in Egypt in SpaFinder Wellness’ 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards

Prestigious tenth annual awards favourite spas across the globe Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — SpaFinder Wellness, the global spa and wellness resource, has named The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh as winner of the prestigious 2012 Country Award for Egypt. This recognition is given annually to the number-one most-voted spa in the region and… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific New York flights continue to be affected passengers advised to check latest flight information

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the following flights on Monday (29 October) and Tuesday (30 October) have been cancelled due to the closure of public transport in New York and the approach of Hurricane Sandy to the area. Flight Number Route  Flight Schedule CX840 Hong Kong to New York 16:20 (29 October)… Read the full press release

Perfect Choice For Loy Krathong Celebration At Millennium Hilton Bangkok

Millennium Hilton Bangkok today announced its celebrations in conjunction with the Loy Krathong festival on November 28, 2012. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

BANGKOK – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Millennium Hilton Bangkok today announced its celebrations in conjunction with the Loy Krathong festival on November 28, 2012. Guests at Millennium Hilton Bangkok, located on Klongsan Road, will enjoy a variety of choices in all restaurants and bars. They will be able to celebrate this Thai tradition by floating their… Read the full press release

Heathrow, Hurricane Sandy – update

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow, Hurricane Sandy – update A Heathrow spokesperson said: ‘We are sorry to inform passengers that due to the anticipated landfall of a significant coastal storm on the east coast of the US, there are cancellations to flights departing to and arriving from US airports on the east coast including: New York… Read the full press release

China market was Canada’s star performer in 2011

CTC’s latest Global Tourism Watch report examines the trends, motivations and barriers to Canada travel around the world. 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The long-haul travel market was buffeted by many different factors in 2011. Political unrest in North Africa and the Middle East, the Tōhuku earthquake and tsunami in Japan combined with continuing economic troubles, exchange… Read the full press release

Travelport Appoints New Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Asia-Pacific

Seasoned business leader Patrick Andres to spearhead commercial operations in the region Langley, UK and Singapore, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the appointment of seasoned travel and hospitality industry leader Patrick Andres as its new Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region. Andres… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide, Hurricane Sandy Update

MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Sandy as the storm moves north and affects the Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States in its path. Our emergency preparedness procedures are active and we continue to work closely with local officials and tourism partners to communicate the most… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines Issues Travel Advisory for Customers Impacted by Hurricane Sandy

Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waive change fees for travel to, from and through Frontier locations in the Northeast DENVER, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the projected impact of Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast, Frontier Airlines today issued its flexible policy for travel to, from or through Allentown, Pa. (ABE), Harrisburg, Pa…. Read the full press release

Norwegian Air Shuttle to establish a new London base at Gatwick

One of Europe’s fastest growing airlines chooses Gatwick to expand its UK operations Gatwick rivaling Heathrow for business traffic to key Northern European business markets – Oslo and Stockholm 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle, one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines – has announced it is to establish a new base in London at Gatwick Airport… Read the full press release

Bagpipe welcome for new Aberdeen flight

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers on the first bmi regional service from Aberdeen were met by a band of bagpipes as they disembarked at Bristol Airport. The airline has launched a twice daily direct jet service linking the South West with the Scottish city – one of the first new routes announced following bmi regional’s acquisition… Read the full press release

Hurricane Sandy forces SAA to cancel flights to and from the US

Johannesburg, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) wishes to advise its customers that due to adverse weather conditions associated with “Hurricane Sandy”, it has taken a decision to cancel its flight operations into and out of New York and Washington in the United States (US). The flights that are affected are the following: New… Read the full press release

Your Airline in the world of Web 2.0: at airberlin it’s the passengers who decide what’s on

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin passengers can now help compile the entertainment programme on long-haul flights at facebook.com/airberlin. Until 29th October the airline’s fans on Facebook can opt for one of the following three film trilogies: The Lord of the Rings, The Godfather or Batman. From January 2013 the trilogy with the most votes will be… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines to join oneworld on 1 February 2013

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines will become a full member of oneworld® with effect from Friday 1 February 2013, adding one of commercial aviation’s most frequent award winners to the world’s leading quality airline alliance. The national airline of Malaysia received clearance to board oneworld after successfully completing a thorough review of its readiness conducted by Qantas, which is sponsoring its… Read the full press release

A Countryside Christmas at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, England

Manor House in the snow

Leave the stress of everyday life behind and cocoon in the warmth of an 11th century English estate, on land where Henry VIII first met Catherine of Aragon Hampshire, England – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a festive season with a difference, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire promises an escape from the regular routine and a special Christmas celebration among… Read the full press release

LOT Polish Airlines Announcement concerning Hurricane Sandy

Warsaw, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — LOT Polish Airlines inform that due to Hurricane Sandy todays flights LO 6/7 on the Warsaw – New York – Warsaw route has been canceled. If the weather situation in the U.S. will not improve also tomorrows flights, 30th October, from Warsaw to New York LO 6 and return flight LO… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific New York flights affected by Hurricane Sandy Passengers advised to check latest flight information

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the following flights on Monday (29 October) have been cancelled due to the expected major disruption at the John F Kennedy International Airport caused by Hurricane Sandy. Flight No. Route Flight Schedule CX830 Hong Kong to New York 09:35 (29 October) CX831 New York to Hong Kong… Read the full press release

Experience a bird’s eye view of Cologne’s New Year’s Eve firework display with airberlin

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Once again this year, airberlin and the travel company DERPART are offering a very special climax to the New Year’s celebrations, bringing in 2013 with their hour-long flight over Cologne. The Boeing 737-700 will circle over Cologne several times, providing passengers with a spectacular view of the New Year’s Eve firework display,… Read the full press release

Philadelphia Welcomes Lori Andrews, Leading Expert On Fast-Changing Landscapes Of Health, Law And Social Media

Philadelphia, PA, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Congress, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau(PCVB), will host an invitation-only event to connect life sciences and hospitality professionals with guest speaker Lori Andrews, JD, a professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law and director of the Institute for Science, Law and Technology…. Read the full press release

Global Diversity Specialist Nicole Johnson-Reece To Join Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau As Executive Director, Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a nationwide search, the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB) today announced Nicole Johnson-Reece as the new executive director of the Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), a division of the PCVB responsible for increasing Philadelphia’s share of the multicultural meetings, conventions and tourism markets. “Nicole possesses stellar leadership… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings Announces Record Profitability, Fiscal 2012 Highlights and Updated Sustainability Report

ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns and operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car – provided highlights of its 2012 fiscal year, including an updated Corporate Sustainability Report.  Generating $13.5 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2012, Enterprise Holdings achieved record revenue and profitability for the third… Read the full press release