MOSCOW, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from November 15, 2012 and till March 31, 2013 Aeroflot provides an extra baggage piece for carrying one set of skiing or skateboarding equipment free of charge. One set of skiing equipment includes one baggage piece (ski bag) with one pair of skis and one pair of ski poles and one… Read the full press release
Essential Travel Reveals Airport Hotels With Parking May Be Cheaper Than Parking Alone This Christmas
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Across the UK this Christmas, savvy travellers can find an Airport Hotel with Parking package that can work out cheaper than just paying for their parking alone, or only slightly more in no more than a couple of clicks on the Essential Travel website. Travelling to your airport the day before you fly can make… Read the full press release
Hotel ICON Celebrates the Festive Season with Gourmet Delights
Seasonal Specials Bring Joy to the World Hong Kong, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel ICON, the premier hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, is renowned for its innovative cuisines, award-winning menus and pampering spa offerings. This holiday season, the hotel embraces the spirit of giving with a variety of enticing specials and festive meal offers. The… Read the full press release
Innside by Meliá comes to Spain with two hotels set to open in 2013 in the centre of Madrid
• The German-born brand, owned by Meliá Hotels International since 2007, enjoys important growth in cities such as Madrid, Copenhagen, Lisbon and Manchester • The two hotels will be based in fully-renovated historic buildings, both in excellent locations: the Plaza de Alonso Martínez and Luchana Street • The hotels are scheduled to open in the… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways Appoints Marketing Director
Nairobi, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier Kenya Airways has appointed Chris Diaz as its Marketing Director. Chris joins Kenya Airways from BIDCO Group where he served as the Group Marketing Director, overseeing functions in Communications, Corporate Affairs and Business Development across different countries. With the new appointment at Kenya Airways, Chris will continue to serve… Read the full press release
Jet Airways first to introduce new short-haul “One Fare Pass” For domestic travel
Travel applicable in Premiere & Economy Class on Jet Airways and JetKonnect flights of less than 750kms MUMBAI, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the introduction of a 4 coupon “ONE FARE PASS” booklet for facilitating increased and convenient travel on Jet Airways and JetKonnect flights in regional domestic markets. The… Read the full press release
Save Points & Stay at Marriott Rewards Most Popular Destinations
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can now take advantage of the off-season with a new award offer, Seasonal Awards. Whether it’s a beach vacation in the Caribbean, a cultural exploration in Europe, a shopping expedition in New York or a relaxing day at the spa in the deserts of Arizona and California, Marriott Rewards… Read the full press release
NIKI takes to the skies in new livery
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first NIKI Airbus A320 to feature the new livery will leave Istanbul bound for Vienna on 21 November. The new look brings the NIKI fleet closer to the rest of the airberlin fleet. But one thing is unchanged: the role played by “the spirit of NIKI” will be undiminished. The NIKI… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand, Hobbit image largest graphic ever applied to an aircraft
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tight security and total secrecy surround an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER aircraft sequestered in a closed hangar at Air New Zealand’s Auckland Technical Operations base this week as it is transformed into a flying billboard for the soon to be released film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Details of the unique Hobbit inspired livery are under… Read the full press release
Holiday Happenings at The Spa and Salon at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Enjoy relaxing time-out from hustle, bustle of the season Scottsdale, U.S.A. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Make time for merry making of a healthier kind with the Holiday Happy Hour and special treatment enhancements this festive season at the Spa and Salon at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. “The holidays tend to be about indulging, which often translates to imbibing in cocktails and… Read the full press release
CTC upgrades European travel plans to Canada
One-off social-media promotion intercepts consumers at French and German airports 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The planning is over, the bags are packed and you’re striding confidently across the airport concourse to check in…but, what’s that you say? Canada? The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been running a special social-media promotion at major airports in France and Germany… Read the full press release
ABTA, MPs Overwhelmingly Believe Holidays Sold by Airlines should be in ATOL
Eight out of Ten MPs want to see ATOL cover extended, new Research for ABTA Reveals 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ahead of tomorrow’s House of Commons’ debate on ATOL reform, ABTA today revealed new research* showing strong cross-party support for the Government to bring holidays sold by airlines into the ATOL scheme of financial protection. The… Read the full press release
GOL Ups Performance Ability and International Expansion via Travelport’s Global Inter-Airline Messaging Solutions
Carrier also expands e-ticketing to several more regions through Travelport 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces new long-term technology agreements with Sao Paulo-based GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, one of Latin America’s fastest-growing airlines. GOL has chosen to participate in the Travelport Check-In Interchange to accelerate deployment… Read the full press release
Aeroflot traffic and capacity statistics for October and 10 Months of 2012
Moscow – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for October and 10 months of 2012. In October 2012passenger traffic increased by 24.2% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,557.1 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 28.5% (+211.8 ths passengers) reaching 953.9 ths passengers. The… Read the full press release
21C Museum Hotel Bentonville Announces Job Fair to Staff New Hotel-Over 90 positions to be filled across all departments
Bentonville, AR. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville announces its job fair at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28. 21c management will be interviewing for over 90 positions across all departments of the hotel as well as for positions at The Hive, the restaurant and bar located… Read the full press release
Iberia denuncia la nula voluntad de diálogo del Sepla
El sindicato de pilotos ni siquiera acudió ayer a la reunión convocada por la compañía para transmitir la propuesta de negociación. Iberia reitera su voluntad de negociación “sin condicionamientos previos de ningún tipo” salvo el objetivo final de lograr unos niveles de rentabilidad que la hagan viable y con futuro. La propuesta de la compañía… Read the full press release
Hilton Naples Announces A Commissioned Holiday Themed Sand Sculpture Is Underway
A Sand Sculpture Will Welcome Guests and Local Community of Hilton Naples Throughout the Holiday Season NAPLES, Fla. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples today announced they commissioned a holiday themed sand sculpture in their lobby for the holidays. A story of a mythical holiday in Naples, Florida will emerge in the lobby of Hilton… Read the full press release
Thanksgiving Hours – KCI Airport Food & Beverage Stores
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thanksgiving Hours KCI Airport Food & Beverage Stores A Fountain Of Seville Bar-5913M03 NA A Gate 24 Grab n Go-5913M51 NA A Gate 5 Grab No-5913M55 5 am to noon A Home Turf 5-5913M19 7am to 3:30pm A Starbucks-5913M41 5am to 3;30pm B Boulevard Brew House-5913M38 7 am to 1pm B Burger King… Read the full press release
Kona: African airlines must work together to remain competitive
Johannesburg, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — African airlines should and can do more to jointly lobby governments and other airline associations in an effort to improve operating conditions on the continent, according to acting South African Airways CEO Vuyisile Kona. Speaking during the African Airlines Association Annual General Assembly in Johannesburg for which SAA is the host… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf, The Hotel Where Art Lives
Hotel hosts the final in the series of art collaborations with Modern ArtBuyer, showcasing artwork by Julia Wilson London at Canary Wharf, England – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thursday, November 22, 2012 will see the final in the series of art installations with Modern ArtBuyer during Art & Music Thursdays at Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf. Hotel guests… Read the full press release
NEW SUNDAY SERVICE TO BE LAUNCHED FOR LEEDS BRADFORD – ABERDEEN ROUTE
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new southbound Sunday service is being introduced by Eastern Airways on the Leeds Bradford – Aberdeen route, as well as a retiming for northbound Sunday flights. The UK’s second largest regional airline will offer passengers more choice with Sunday flights starting from 18 November 2012 and will complement the newly timed… Read the full press release
NS Hispeed bereikt mijlpaal met 100.000ste AirRail-ticket
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — NS Hispeed bereikt mijlpaal met 100.000ste AirRail-ticket één elektronische boeking voor trein- en vliegtuigreservering treintickets NS Hispeed wereldwijd beschikbaar via Globale Distributie Systemen van de luchtvaart. naar verwachting 400.000 AirRail-tickets per jaar AirRail is duurzame en groene reisoplossing De uitgifte van het 100.000ste AirRail-ticket is een feit. Een AirRail is één elektronisch… Read the full press release
Bigger Attendance at Expanded PATA China Responsible Tourism Forum
SHANGHAI, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second PATA China Responsible Tourism & China-ASEAN Tourism Development Forum concluded in Shanghai November 16 with 152 participants, up from 130 who attended the first forum on December 16, 2011. All delegates interacted with international experts to debate various issues relating to responsible tourism. Run in partnership with the ASEAN-China Centre… Read the full press release
Hilton Curaçao Debuts Brand New Executive Floor Rooms And Lounge
Only Beachfront Hotel with Executive Floor on Island WILLEMSTAD, Curacao – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time to welcome travelers this holiday season, Hilton Curaçao resort announces the completion of its executive floor renovations, introducing 34 brand new executive guest rooms, three suites, and executive lounge displaying stunning ocean views. With this fifth floor makeover,… Read the full press release
The Wait Is Almost Over – The “Southwest Rink at Skyline Park” Officially Opens This Friday, Nov. 23
One of Downtown Denver’s Most Popular Winter Attractions Returns DENVER – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a third consecutive year, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is bringing back the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park for outdoor ice skating in the Mile High City beginning Friday, Nov. 23. The Rink is located in Skyline Park next to the historic… Read the full press release
Europe helps deliver global interoperability at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference
Montreal, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The States of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Union and EUROCONTROL, working with the European Aviation Safety Agency, the EUROCONTROL Agency, the European Commission, the SESAR Joint Undertaking and the ECAC Secretariat are playing a central role at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/12) taking place until 30 November 2012 in Montreal, Canada…. Read the full press release
Relax: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Introduces RedCedar Boutique Massage Suite
Complimentary standard internet also available to all guests now Vancouver, Canada – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver invites visitors and guests to relax, lay back and get pampered in the new RedCedar boutique massage suite, where good things come in small packages. At just two treatment rooms the focus is all about the guest and their… Read the full press release
TravelClick Wins Most Hotel Website Design Awards in 2012
63 Titles at IMA Awards, WebAwards, W3 Awards and Adrian Awards NEW YORK – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, won 63 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from the IMA Awards, WebAwards,W3 Awards and Adrian Awards in 2012, more than any other website development company specializing… Read the full press release
AER LINGUS SAYS ‘HOLA’ TO PALMA!
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Lingus introduces its new service from George Best Belfast City Airport to Palma, Majorca Sun lovers will soon be able to sample the delights of Majorca’s capital city with the coming on line of the latest direct European route from Aer Lingus. From 2nd April next year Aer Lingus will operate twice… Read the full press release
NEARLY 1.8 MILLION PASSENGERS EXPECTED AT CHICAGO’S AIRPORTS DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PERIOD
CHICAGO – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) anticipates nearly 1.8 million passengers will travel through Chicago’s airports for the Thanksgiving holiday travel period between Tuesday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Airlines project that Sunday, November 25 will be the busiest travel day at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports, with more than 250,000… Read the full press release