MUMBAI, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, today announced its partnership with The Raymond Shop and Raymond Made-to-Measure in the ever expanding retail category and an opportunity to earn JPMiles for its members. The Raymond Shop is a Premium Retail store offering complete wardrobe solutions for men which includes top-of-the-line… Read the full press release
transavia.com flying to special winter sun destination this winter: Cape Verde
Schiphol, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 31 July 2012, transavia.com starts listing the unique islands of Cape Verde as one of its winter sun destinations. On 30 October, the airline will begin twice-weekly flights departing from Amsterdam to the Island of Sal with fares starting at €195 per single journey. Adding Cape Verde is in line with… Read the full press release
Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! Free Admission to Museums in Arkansas
Free Tickets from Coast to Coast Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live! Tickets Now Available for Download New York, NY, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The best free ticket in town is just a click away – starting today, museum-goers can head to smithsonian.com/museumdaylive to download tickets for Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! Tickets grant free admission for two people per… Read the full press release
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Sets New June Passenger Record
Airport Reports 2.19 Million Passengers, Busiest June and Second-Busiest Month Ever for BWI Marshall 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport announced today that 2,189,148 commercial passengers flew through the Airport in June 2012. That figure, an increase of 2.9 percent over June 2011, was a new record for the month of June, and… Read the full press release
Deals of the Week: Adventure Around Arizona
2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Courtyard, Residence Inn and Towneplace Suites make traveling to Arizona easy and affordable. Per weekend stay, guests will receive a $25 Visa gift card to use towards any of their hearts desires. Guests will have their choice of deluxe accommodations at participating hotels in Flagstaff, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson…. Read the full press release
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Receives Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings Magazine
DESTIN, Fla., 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is proud to announce it has received the prestigious Pinnacle Award as one of the 2012 Best Hotels and Resorts from Successful Meetings magazine. The Pinnacle Awards are given annually as a mark of excellence for meeting destinations, hotels and conference centers that demonstrate outstanding… Read the full press release
Iberia launches new auto-check-in software to reduce check-in time to less than 30 seconds
A new, simple, intuitive application streamlines check-in of passengers and luggage. Unveiled today in airline’s T4 hub in Madrid-Barajas airport, it will be gradually installed in other airports. Iberia’s aim is to increase the proportion of auto-check-in from 60% to 90% of total passengers. The innovation is a part of the Ágora project to ease… Read the full press release
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Receives ‘Greens of Distinction’ Award from Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine
DESTIN, Fla., 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is the proud recipient of the prestigious ‘Greens of Distinction’ award from Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine. This marks the 13th time Hilton Sandestin Beach has received the recognition. Presented to hotels, resorts and conference centers committed to their golf courses, meeting facilities, food and… Read the full press release
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL PROVIDES RETURN ALERTS TO EMERALD CLUB MEMBERS
New Feature Bolsters National’s Award-Winning Service for Frequent Business Travelers Demanding On-the-Go Service ST. LOUIS, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel, today announced the launch of its new Return Alerts to Emerald Club members to enhance efficiency, choice and convenience in their frequent business travel. The new service –… Read the full press release
World’s biggest “tweet” takes to the air
The tweet ‘The best part of every trip is sharing it with you” will crisscross the skies for two months displayed on an Iberia A340-600 More than 3,800 people submitted their ideas in Iberia’s highly original contest on the social networks Madrid, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The world’s largest “tweet” took off from Madrid-Barajas airport today en… Read the full press release
Hilton Colon Quito Named Sustainable Tourism Certification by Smart Voyager
World-renowned Certification Agency Smart Voyager Recognizes Sustainable Practices Of Hilton Colon Quito QUITO, Ecuador 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Colon Quito has been honored with the Sustainable Tourism Certification awarded by Smart Voyager. “This prize is a result of the efforts of our entire work team and their dedication to our policy of social responsibility,” commented Patricio… Read the full press release
Airline Signs Above KCI Airport Roadways to be Replaced
Motorists Should Expect Lane Closures 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The aging electronic Welcome to Kansas City, Missouri sign at Kansas City International Airport was replaced with a state-of-the-art message board so visitors are greeted in style. Next on the schedule is replacing the six overhead electronic signs along Cookingham Drive and International Circle to ensure visitors… Read the full press release
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona colabora con asociaciones locales para ofrecer empleo a personas con discapacidad
BARCELONA, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — En los tiempos que corren, hay un colectivo quesufre especialmente la difícil situación del mercado laboral: las personas con alguna discapacidad. Afortunadamente, hay iniciativas que reivindican el valor añadido que estas personas aportan a sus puestos de trabajo, sea cual sea el sector. En el ámbito de la hostelería, el equipo… Read the full press release
Enjoy The Taste Of Summer At Hilton Milan With The New Cocktail ‘That’s Milano’
The young bar tender Lieta Vecchiato, aged 27, was inspired by the classical milanese liquors MILAN, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Milan has introduced a new cocktail, ‘That’s Milano’, especially for summer which evokes the tastes of the Lombardy city. It has been created by the young bar tender of the hotel’s Cosmopolitan Bar, Lieta Vecchiato, aged 27…. Read the full press release
Honey I Shrunk The Haggis!!
Scotland’s Most Famous Dish is as Cute as a Cupcake WEST LOTHIAN, Scotland, U.K., 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — With thousands of international visitors expected to descend upon Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Hilton Edinburgh Airport gets set to welcome guests from across the world with Scotland’s national dish in cupcake form. Specially created by the hotel’s sous chef… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Celebrates Colorado Day with its Best Fare Sale of the Year
Fly Colorado’s hometown airline with fares as low as $49* (all inclusive) each way at FrontierAirlines.com DENVER, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is celebrating the 136th anniversary of its home state of Colorado with fares as low as $49* each way (all transportation fees and taxes included) to domestic destinations served from Denver, Colorado Springs and Durango…. Read the full press release
AkzoNobel honors companies using sustainability practices
2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas recognized three companies engaged in and advancing sustainability practices. AkzoNobel gave the 2012 FIT Sustainability Award to two repairers and a car rental company during a special program last month at the San Antonio Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The businesses recognized are Oka’s Auto… Read the full press release
Travelport signs new agreement with China Southern Airlines
Hong Kong, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year global content agreement with China Southern Airlines. Effective immediately, the new agreement ensures Galileo and Worldspan travel agency customers worldwide will continue to have full access to the airline’s fares and inventories. China Southern Airlines operates… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport: Games media update – Wednesday 1 August
A busy day at the airport with 220,973 passengers expected in the terminals – 107,261 of which are arrivals. Over 600 members of the Games Family* are expected to arrive at Heathrow today, with around 300 departing. A busy day at the airport with 220,973 passengers expected in the terminals – 107,261 of which are… Read the full press release
The Great Parliamentary Summer Getaway
“Half Going Abroad with half holidaying at home” 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The third ABTA annual MP Holiday survey reveals today that all of the MPs and Peers who responded will be taking a summer holiday this year with half joining the Prime Minister and his Deputy in going overseas. David Cameron and Nick Clegg will… Read the full press release
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Enjoys Busy 2012 Awards Season, Honored with Four Prestigious Awards
DESTIN, Fla., 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Northwest Florida’s Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has enjoyed an eventful 2012 awards season, garnering a number of prestigious awards from national industry trade publications. The resort’s recent awards include the Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings, the Greens of Distinction and Award of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel, and the Best… Read the full press release
agoda.com’s Independence Day SALE – save on Bali, Jakarta and more!
2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced fantastic deals to celebrate Indonesia’s biggest holiday. Independence Day falls on a Friday this year, right before Hari Raya, giving Indonesians an extra long weekend to take a break. Offering huge savings on Indonesian resorts and… Read the full press release
Marriott International Announces Significant Expansion of Global Sales Network in Spain
New Global Sales Office Will Support Marriott’s Growth in Spain. LONDON, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International’s recent growth in Spain has led to a major expansion of its global sales network in the country. The company’s new global sales office in Madrid, Spain is based at the AC Hotel Cuzco and is now open, complementing our… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Second Quarter Results
2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Revenue was $20.9 million for the second quarter, compared to $18.8 million for the same period in 2011. Earnings before interest, depreciation and taxes were $10.8 million consistent with 2011’s second quarter. Cash generated from operations, not including the change in working capital, remained positive at $7.9 million for the first six… Read the full press release
Global Entry Arrives at San Diego Airport
Trusted Travelers Skip Line When Arriving on International Flights SAN DIEGO, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority unveiled new Global Entry kiosks at the international arrivals area of the San Diego International Airport on July 31. San Diego International Airport is the newest of… Read the full press release
Air Canada and ACPA Receive Arbitrator’s Final Offer Selection
MONTREAL, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Canada said today that it along with the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) have received the decision of the arbitrator, Mr. Douglas Stanley, in the final offer selection arbitration conducted in accordance with the Protecting Air Service Act. The arbitrator’s selection of Air Canada’s final offer concludes a new collective… Read the full press release
PATA: International arrivals increase in April but growth rate slows
BANGKOK, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Collective international arrivals into Asia Pacific1 destinations grew by 4% year-on-year during April 2012, according to preliminary data released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). In percentage growth terms, this result was relatively constrained across the region compared to the robust expansion achieved during the first quarter of the year…. Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific expands flagship inflight magazine, Discovery, into a multi-channel communication platform
2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced today that it is expanding its flagship inflight magazine,Discovery, into the digital environment, employing a number of new channels to enrich the airline’s existing customer communication platforms. Digital Discovery, scheduled to go live on 2 August 2012, will be available for download as a digital magazine, as an app… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific expects disruption to Taipei flights from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Tuesday, 31 July) announced that based on the latest weather forecast regarding Typhoon Saola, the airline expects disruption to its flights to and from Taipei from tomorrow (1 August) afternoon through Thursday (2 August). However, it expects to operate its flights to and from Taipei as scheduled today… Read the full press release
LOT wykona dodatkowe czartery do Egiptu
Warszawa, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT wykonają dzisiaj dwa rejsy czarterowe do Egiptu do miejscowości Sharm El Sheikh. Dodatkowe czartery zabiorą na pokład pasażerów przewoźnika OLT Express Poland, który wczoraj wieczorem zawiesił swoją działalność czarterową. LOT wykona jeden rejs z lotniska Chopina w Warszawie do Sharm El Sheikh o godz. 11.00 (rejs LO… Read the full press release