New Windsor VIA Rail Station Officially Opens

Windsor, Ontario, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, as part of the ongoing modernization of VIA Rail Canada facilities, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary of VIA Rail, officially opened the new VIA Rail Windsor Station. “Our government is committed to quality and… Read the full press release

TradeWinds Island Resorts Distinctive Dining

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Offering a mouth-watering array of unique dining options in one complete resort experience, the TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach are sure to please even the most discriminating palates. Guests of the TradeWinds Island Resorts – the TradeWinds Island Grand and Guy Harvey Outpost, a Tradewinds… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Galapagos Expedition Cruises Now Open For Booking

Ft. Lauderdale, FL — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea has opened the books for its 2013 and 2014 Galápagos programs. Its year-round schedule of 7-day expedition voyages aboard the 100-guest, all-suite Silver Galapagos will begin operating in late September 2013 featuring the following options: Western Itinerary: Sailing Saturday to Saturday roundtrip from Baltra Island, Silver Galapagos will… Read the full press release

SSP wins new €60 million contract at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP has announced that it has won a tender to operate five new outlets at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station. The deal will run for 12 years, commencing in May 2013, and is valued at €60 million. The new outlets will be developed by SSP as part of a major modernisation project by operators… Read the full press release

Jet Airways partners with Expedia Affiliate Network to offer hotel bookings on jetairways.com

MUMBAI: 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier International airline, has entered into a partnership with the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) to offer budget and luxury hotel bookings within India and across the globe on our website www.jetairways.com. As an introductory offer, guests of Jet Airways can enjoy an exclusive 5% discount at more than… Read the full press release

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow This Holiday Season with New Weekend Packages at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California

Snowfalls are planned for The Lookout

Hotel packages for couples and families include live snowfalls, USD 50.00 daily dining credits plus savings on Spa and luxury shopping at Camarillo Premium Outlets Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays come to life this December at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California for hotel guests, local residents and private parties. Two hotel… Read the full press release

Traffic Results for October 2012: Austrian Airlines Carries More Than One Million Passengers

• January – October 2012: 1.7 percent more passengers carried  • October 2012: Trend with load factor continues to be positive, capacity-related decline in passenger volume  2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group increased the number of passengers carried in the first ten months of 2012 by 1.7 percent from the prior-year level to a… Read the full press release

Buyers and sellers guide to Newquay Cornwall Airport

Buyers and sellers guide to Newquay Cornwall Airport

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Buyers and sellers guide to Newquay Cornwall Airport 1 – Be pleasant and polite to both customers and other sellers 2 – Setup starts one hour before buyers are allowed in, try to arrive in good time to set up your stall 3 – Bring plenty of change 4 – No buying… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport comment on Virgin Atlantic announcement

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — See below, official comment from Aberdeen Airport, following the announcement that Virgin Atlantic has been successful in securing the remedy slots to fly into Heathrow from both Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airports, made available by the sale of bmi. Derek Provan, Aberdeen Airport MD, said: “I look forward to welcoming Virgin Atlantic to… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Announces Exclusive South African Wine Dinner At Flare Hosted By Ross Edward Marks

Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest exclusive South African wine dinner promotion at Flare restaurant. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest exclusive South African wine dinner promotion at Flare restaurant. The promotion is held in partnership with the leading wine expert from Central Wine Cellar, Ross Edward Marks who was previously Head Sommelier of the Waldorf Astoria New York. Fleeing persecution in their homelands,… Read the full press release

Aeroflot has been named the best Russian airline by readers of Condé Nast Traveller

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot was recognized as the best airline in Russia, taking top honor according to Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice – the most prestigious award in the world travel industry. Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice Award has been bestowing the best of the best in the industry for more than 10 years and… Read the full press release

Iberia reparará componentes de los aviones A318 de TAROM Airlines

Iberia reparará componentes de los aviones A318 de TAROM Airlines

El contrato de mantenimiento firmado entre Iberia y TAROM Airlines tendrá una duración de cinco años Los componentes de los aviones Airbus A318 de la línea aérea rumana serán revisados y reparados en las instalaciones de mantenimiento de Iberia en Madrid Madrid, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — TAROM, la compañía aérea de bandera de Rumanía, ha firmado un… Read the full press release

Grupa Travel chooses Travelport

Polish Travel Management Company chooses Travelport as its technology partner Langley, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the signing of a new agreement with Grupa Travel which will result in the Travel Management Company’s use of the latest Travelport technology, including Travelport SmartPoint App™. “When choosing a… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport Takes Top Honors in Concession Program Awards

SFO recognized for best food & beverage program among large airports SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) first place honors for the airport’s outstanding concession program. In the Large Airport category, SFO won First… Read the full press release

CVG,Get Here, Get There, Get Home Faster for the Holidays

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — If saving time is money for you this holiday season, then CVG can help. The holidays mark the busiest travel time of the year. CVG looks forward to welcoming tens of thousands of travelers this holiday season. You can make your flying experience faster and more enjoyable with some simple advance planning…. Read the full press release

Bristol Airport and SSP support Children in Need

Bristol Airport and SSP support Children in Need

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport and its catering business partner, SSP, found a tasty way of raising money for charity when pupils from local schools were invited to test their entrepreneurial spirit by selling cookies in the terminal. Students from Blagdon and Castle Batch Primary Schools took part in a Young Apprentice style day in… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Smartphone Application

The icon indicating the smartphone application has already appeared on the website of Budapest Airport 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The application is available for download on phones running under iOS, Android and BlackBerry platforms. Although it is a basic application at the moment, several new functions will be introduced in upcoming months. This move further strengthens the leading position of Budapest… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Embarks On “The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged Kids Project” To Raise Funds For Human Help Network Foundation Thailand

Hilton Pattaya Embarks On “The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged Kids Project” To Raise Funds For Human Help Network Foundation Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest corporate social responsibility initiative, ‘The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged KidsProject’. Aimed at raising funds for the Human Help Network Foundation Thailand (www.hhnthailand.org), the project will help protect children’s rights against exploitation, poverty and child discrimination. The charity teddy bear is presented in… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport launches new service for group travellers

Bristol Airport launches new service for group travellers

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport is launching a personalised service for group travellers, aimed at getting their journeys off to a great start. Occasions will cater for couples and groups looking to relax and enjoy refreshments in the terminal before boarding their flight. Whether travelling as part of a business delegation, school trip, stag or hen party,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Unveils The Handle Bar, Opening December 2012

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Unveils The Handle Bar, Opening December 2012

Lively American pub and beer hall by the Mina Group to offer year-round “all night” après ski, wood-grilled burgers and sweeping mountain views Jackson Hole, U.S.A. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing The Handle Bar at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole – the newest concept by Mina Group – set to open December 2012 at the Resort in the heart of Jackson… Read the full press release

SAS, New union agreements signed with 7 of 8 unions- negotiations continues

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 12 the Board of SAS approved the 4 Excellence Next Generation (4XNG) plan to address the issues facing SAS. The 4XNG plan will improve EBT by approximately 3 bn SEK on an annualized basis and improve the overall cost flexibility. One of the conditions to implement the plan and for… Read the full press release

WTTC: “Europe right and wrong on emissions trading”

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “A very unexpected but very welcome development, which may now temporarily prevent a full scale trade war” is the response of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO, David Scowsill, to the European Union’s decision to postpone the full introduction of its emissions trading scheme (ETS). WTTC has long argued… Read the full press release

Adaptations tarifaires annuelles de la SNCB

Comme chaque année, la SNCB adapte ses tarifs le 1er février. Pour 2013, en moyenne, tous produits confondus, les tarifs augmentent de 1,80%, soit une hausse plus faible que l’évolution de l’index santé de 2,21% (1), mais aussi plus faible que nos coûts de personnel et des sillons notamment Une hausse inférieure à l’évolution de… Read the full press release

The Next Big Thing in World Coffee Culture is Brewing at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

The Next Big Thing in World Coffee Culture is Brewing at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Re-imagined Café Britt coffee house featuring the finest Costa Rican coffee, light fare and outdoor seating is now open Costa Rica – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coffee aficionados can put another hot destination on their map of places around the world to enjoy a fantastic cup of coffee and warm and friendly atmosphere to socialize with… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System Embraces Technology to Share Wait Times for Security Checkpoints on fly2Houston.com

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective immediately, passengers flying out of Houston have a new technology with real-time data on security checkpoint wait times at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport. A new innovative tool on www.Fly2Houston.com captures Bluetooth signals and displays how long it actually takes travelers to clear the checkpoint. “We exist to connect… Read the full press release

Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort And Spa Completes $9 Million Guest Room And Bathroom Renovation

Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa today announced the completion of its guest room renovation. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Property Expected to Be Completed by November 15, 2012 MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa today announced the completion of its guest room renovation. The renovation is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of significant property renovations currently under way across the global portfolio of Hilton… Read the full press release

Flights not affected by fuel challenges at O.R. Tambo

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the airlines and fuel suppliers met this morning to discuss the current fuel supply challenges at O.R. Tambo International as a result of contaminated fuel received from the NATREF refinery. ACSA receives fuel in three different ways, a dedicated pipeline from NATREF (Sasolburg), dedicated rail tank cars… Read the full press release

Airports Going Green Informs, Enlightens and Inspires

Ahmed Al Haddabi, COO, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (center) accepted a 2012 Airports Going Green Award from Commissioner Rosemarie Andolino (right) and Deputy Commissioner Amy Malick (left).

CHICAGO, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce a successful 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference held November 4 – 7, 2012 in Chicago. This annual conference, co-hosted by the CDA and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), is the aviation industry’s premier event for the development, communication and active discussion of sustainability… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Announces Daily Service from San Diego to Boston and Kauai

Double miles and introductory fares now available starting from $129* for San Diego-Boston flights SEATTLE — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines announced today it will begin new service between San Diego and Boston starting March 29 and between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai, on June 7, 2013. Tickets are available for purchase today at www.alaskaair.com or by… Read the full press release

ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

Health & Safety Week to give employees the tools they need to stay safe on the job Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched this week its annual Safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of… Read the full press release