107-room property brings Hamptonality to California MORGAN HILL, Calif. – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 107-room Hampton Inn Morgan Hill located at 16115 Condit Road. “Hampton combines quality,… Read the full press release
City plans an evening of Christmas cheer!
Bath Christmas Market opening night (market open from 10am) Holburne Lantern Procession (5pm) Transient Graffiti (from 5pm) 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the evening of 22nd November, Bath will be celebrating the start of the Christmas season in style, with the first night of Bath Christmas Market being marked with a grand procession, organised by the Holburne… Read the full press release
Oakland International Airport Offers Free Parking to Help Boost Travel Between Holidays
Depart Midweek and Park FREE for Up To Three Days Oakland, CA – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) is brightening the outlook for travel during the holiday season with up to three days of free parking for passengers departing mid-week between Thanksgiving Day, November 22 and December 20, a $66.00 value. OAK already has… Read the full press release
Enotel Affiliates its Five-Star Resort with RCI
The Portuguese hotel group enters timeshare market by joining the leader in vacation exchange Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enotel has signed an affiliation agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. Enotel, one of Portugal’s leading hotel brands, has recently joined the timeshare mixed-use market with its Madeira-based resort, Enotel Lido Resort… Read the full press release
EVA Launches Taipei-Hakodate Flights
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air now links Taiwan to a second destination in Hokkaido with flights between Taipei and Hakodate, the third-largest city on Japan’s northernmost island. The airline celebrated the new service with festivities beginning at the departure gate in Taipei and continuing in Hakodate upon its first regularly scheduled arrival. “With the launch… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International reaches a global agreement with the environmental management system EarthCheck
• In the past decade, the hotel company has recorded savings of €1.3 million in energy costs and 500 million litres of water thanks to the EarthCheck system Palma de Mallorca, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, has extended its partnership with EarthCheck, one of the most important Sustainable Tourism certification programmes… Read the full press release
LATEST FLIGHT ADVISORY – CARIBBEAN AIRLINES CANCELS FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF NEW YORK’S JFK AIRPORT FOR THE 28TH AND 29TH OCTOBER 2012
Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to adverse weather conditions affecting the JFK International Airport due to Hurricane Sandy flight cancellations into and out of JFK for the 28th and the 29th of October are as follows: The following flights for Sun 28th Oct are now cancelled: BW011 BW017 The following… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways to convert its Boeing 737-300 Passenger Jets into Freighters
The aircraft will complement the Boeing 747-400 Safari Connection Freighter NAIROBI, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has announced that it will convert four of its Boeing B737-300 passenger jets into freighters as it ramps up its cargo unit to meet surging cargo transportation demand across Africa and beyond. The first two of these aircraft are… Read the full press release
New Exhibition Showcases the work of Architect Moshe Safdie
BENTONVILLE, AR — 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is known not only for its remarkable collection of American masterworks, but also for its breathtaking architecture and natural setting. The museum was designed by international architect Moshe Safdie, with specific attention to integrating the building complex with the landscape and providing a… Read the full press release
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
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
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