National Partnership Offers Members CompetitiveFoodservice Procurement, Marketing Services Washington, 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and The Sieb Organization, a Phoenix-based global marketing and supply chain management firm, today announced a national partnership that provides AH&LA members competitive food service procurement, distribution, and marketing offerings via the Hotel Cuisine & Lifestyle… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Announces New Promotion “Saturday Seafood Set Lunch” At Flare
PATTAYA, Thailand, 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced a new Saturday Seafood Set Lunch at Flare. Guests will enjoy dining in sophisticated, contemporary surroundings where a magnificent ceiling to floor wine cellar adds a truly distinctive backdrop at this Pattaya restaurant. The delectable Seafood Set Lunch at Flare is available every Saturday from 12.00 noon… Read the full press release
DUSSELDORF WEEZE CLOSES FOR 3 DAYS IN NOVEMBER FOR RUNWAY MAINTENANCE
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (5 Sept) confirmed that Dusseldorf Weeze Airport will close for 3 days in November (from Mon 12 to Wed 14 Nov) for essential runway maintenance works. Ryanair regrets that it has been forced to cancel all flights to/from Dusseldorf Weeze during this 3 day… Read the full press release
Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton Are True Craftsmen
New video series reveals ‘The Art of The Craft’ behind the memories. Chevy Chase, Md., 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has pulled back the curtains to their highly coveted luxury service organization, and placed the spotlight on their ladies and gentlemen in a video series entitled ‘The Art of The Craft’. “At… Read the full press release
Luxe New Rose Treatment at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze for Fall
Plus, the debut of Ermanno Scervino’s autumn lingerie collection at the Spa Florence, Italy, 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy includes the highest symbolic expression of the rose: in the last canto of Paradise, Dante, guided by Beatrice, reaches the Empyrean, the Supreme Sky of Light, the Heavens, which take the shape of a splendid snow white… Read the full press release
June 2012: the ins and outs of travel to Canada
Thanks to another big boost in Chinese arrivals, the monthly total of international visitors broke the two-million barrier, says CTC Tourism Snapshot 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passport control was a busy place in Canada in June 2012. More than two million people came from around the world to see our country, a 4% year-on-year increase, reports the… Read the full press release
Delta Air Lines receives “Jan Dellaert Award” at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Monday evening 3 September 2012, Delta Air Lines received the “Jan Dellaert award”. The award was presented by Executive Vice President & COO of Schiphol Group, Ad Rutten. Delta Air Lines received the award as a result of their contribution towards strengthening Schiphol’s position as an international transfer airport. Schiphol is Delta… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Wins 2012 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award For Favorite Travel Guide
LONELY PLANET WINS 2012 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR FAVORITE TRAVEL GUIDE Oakland, CA, 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the world’s #1 travel publisher*, is proud to announce that it is a winner in the first-ever TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Travel Favorites. Lonely Planet was overwhelmingly chosen as the “Favorite Travel Guide” by those… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNVEILS FREE WI-FI SERVICE TO PASSENGERS PROVIDED BY ADVANCED WIRELESS GROUP, LLC
Airport Becomes Largest in the U.S. to Offer Free Wi-Fi Service Los Angeles, California, 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meeting one of the top demands by passengers for improved customer service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), free Wi-Fi service to passengers is now available, provided by Advanced Wireless Group, LLC (AWG). Passengers may use Wi-Fi basic services… Read the full press release
Strike action by the Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO)
The Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO) has ended the strikes at Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich Airport. Flight operations from and to Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich are still affected. 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Further nationwide 24h strike actions by the Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO) announced for Friday, 7. September 2012. Lufthansa sincerely regrets that the labor… Read the full press release
EASYJET TO BRING IN ALLOCATED SEATING ON ALL FLIGHTS
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its aim of making travel easy and affordable, easyJet is to roll out allocated seating across its network from November 2012. The airline has been trialling allocated seating since April and over this period more than 800,000 passengers have flown on 6,000 trial flights. Research among these passengers shows… Read the full press release
Gatwick seeks views from Capel on the proposed implementation of P-RNAV
P-RNAV consultation sees new event being held at Capel 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — A three month public consultation by Gatwick Airport is taking place to implement a system called P-RNAV. The system, which has been trialled on a limited basis at the airport for 6 years, utilises the full navigation capability of modern aircraft and improves… Read the full press release
Ethiopian continues its leadership in Africa being the 1st in the continent to take Delivery of 777F
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — True to its motto “leading the way past, present and the future”, and in another milestone for the African aviation industry, Ethiopian Airlines will receive its first B777 Freighter aircraft on September 19, 2012 from Boeing at Everett, Washington. This will make Ethiopian the first to operate this ultra-modern freighter in Africa…. Read the full press release
ABTA Warns Pilgrims to Avoid Unlicensed Travel Companies when Booking Hajj Trips
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — With 25,000 pilgrims estimated to be heading overseas to Saudi Arabia from the UK for Hajj which takes place between 24 & 29 October 2012, ABTA is warning all potential Hajj pilgrims about the dangers of booking with unlicensed travel companies, which every year sees individuals paying for travel arrangements that are… Read the full press release
Program Renewal of 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will take place at the sea area in front of the Macau Tower during September 8th and October 1st. Due to technical reasons, Foti International Fireworks Pty Ltd. from Australia will be withdrawn from the program and replaced by another Australian fireworks company Infinity Pyrotechnic…. Read the full press release
Virgin Trains welcomes Transport Select Committee hearing on West Coast franchise competition
* Virgin’s bid offers better services to passengers and more secure deal for taxpayers * £800m guaranteed investment to deliver new trains, routes and onboard services 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains today (4 September 2012) backed the decision by the Transport Select Committee to hold a hearing into the West Coast rail franchise competition…. Read the full press release
WATA reinforces its position on the German market through cooperation with asr Allianz
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — On August 22, WATA signed a partnership agreement with asr Allianz selbständiger Reiseunternehmen – Bundesverband e.V. to develop business opportunities, exchange expertise, and join forces on common actions. In signing with WATA, the asr members will find new partners dealing in the inbound tailor-made travel strictly selected according to high criteria of quality, and… Read the full press release
Eurostar launches its first ad campaign under AMV BBDO
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe has launched its first advertising campaign from newly appointed pan-European creative agency, AMV BBDO. The UK focused campaign, which plays on the cultural exchange between the UK, France and Belgium, launches an attractive price promotion with return journeys form London to Paris… Read the full press release
agoda.com celebrates Chuseok 2012 with rates from USD 51 per night!
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced deals in South Korea just in time for Chuseok. Chuseok is the country’s biggest holiday, a time when Koreans reunite with family to celebrate a bountiful harvest and to pay respect to elders and ancestors. Falling… Read the full press release
Burgers & Burgundy Wednesdays, All Day Long at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Wednesdays heat up at The Bristol Lounge: the restaurant’s favourite event, Burgers & Burgundy, is now available during lunch time too Boston, U.S.A., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Burgers & Burgundy Wednesdays in The Bristol Lounge atFour Seasons Hotel Boston is Boston’s favourite burger event. Previously served during dinner only, Burgers & Burgundy now comes to the rescue of the city’s… Read the full press release
FLYBE UNVEILS ‘THE MARY PETERS’
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, the largest airline operating out of George Best Belfast City Airport has paid its own unique tribute to Northern Ireland’s Golden Girl. ‘The Mary Peters’, a specially named Q400 aircraft, was unveiled last Sunday in the presence of the legendary sportswoman, Dame Mary Peters by Simon Lilley, Flybe Director of Marketing… Read the full press release
September Specials at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai: Discover One Gourmet Delight After Another
Wine dinner, breakfast treats and pasta specials Mumbai, India – 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This September, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai offers guests an epicurean wine dinner crafted specially by its Executive Chef, and invites everyone to wash away those monsoon blues with renditions of the classic Eggs Benedict breakfast, and enjoy a slice of Italy with the delectable pasta al… Read the full press release
Road works at O.R. Tambo International Airport
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — O.R. Tambo International would like to advise airport users of road works on the Upper Roadway at the International Departures Level. The construction, which is in line with our safety and operational regulation, will be undertaken from Monday, 03 September 2012 and is scheduled for completion in the second week of December 2012…. Read the full press release
New Director of Rooms for Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Passion and dedication paved the way for Yasmine El Gawhary to lead a team of 285 staff across key guest-contact departments Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the promotion of Yasmine El Gawhary to the position of Director of Rooms, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt…. Read the full press release
Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives participates in ‘Going from Workdays to Holidays’ Resorts campaign by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives participates in the “Going from Workdays to Holidays” Resorts promotion by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific. Travellers planning their next vacation can book the Resort offer of a 20% savings off Standard Rates with breakfast for two persons. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa A… Read the full press release
Smart, Sexy and Stylish: Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai
A chic and sophisticated hotel opens in the heart of a constantly changing city, capturing every exciting moment Pudong, Shanghai, China, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Like the confident, youthful and energetic area it calls home, and the metropolis that surrounds it, the new Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai joins high-powered business and glamorous style in an exclusive enclave… Read the full press release
Virginia Offers Twelve Scenic Road Trip Ideas for Fall 2012
RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia boasts more than 3,000 miles of scenic roadways, taking travelers to coastal beauty, mountain vistas, quaint small towns and peaceful countryside. Combine this with 15 million acres of fall foliage and two of the country’s most legendary scenic drives and Virginia is the ideal place for a classic fall road trip. … Read the full press release
JAL and British Airways Expand Codeshare Arrangements on Tokyo=London Routes and Begin Sales of Joint Fares
TOKYO, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and British Airways (BA) today announced the start of codeshare arrangements on the routes between Tokyo and London (Heathrow), as well as the sales of joint fares on applicable routes from October 1, 2012. Codeshare At present, the airlines are codesharing on a total of 23 routes connecting… Read the full press release
Now Open: Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan
Experience one of the world’s most exciting cities,Four Seasons-style Baku, Azerbaijan, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Where do you want to go next? For many, the answer this year will undoubtedly be Baku. As football fans worldwide look forward to the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the fall, and the country’s firstFour Seasons now welcoming guests, the capital… Read the full press release
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO VAN MORRISON WITH BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are on the final countdown to the first ever East Belfast Arts Festival in partnership with George Best Belfast City Airport and to celebrate we are giving away a pair of tickets to the Big Top Festival featuring Van the Man! The festival takes place from 5th to 9th September 2012 and is spread… Read the full press release