PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with over 7,170 hotels, today announced the expansion of the upscale Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts brand in South Carolina with the addition of the first Wyndham Garden hotel in the state, the 117-room Inn at USC Wyndham Garden Columbia. Located on the University of South Carolina’s… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Launches New Service To Akron-Canton And Dayton
Southwest Expands Footprint in the Ohio Valley as the Airline Continues to Integrate with AirTran Airways, Offering Ohio Customers More Low Fares, Flights, and Destinations DALLAS – 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has officially landed in two brand new destinations with its new service to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) and Dayton International Airport (DAY). The… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific releases combined traffic figures for July 2012
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for July 2012 that show a small decline in the number of passengers carried, while another sizeable year-on-year drop in cargo and mail tonnage was recorded. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,505,738 passengers in July – down… Read the full press release
Wyndham Championship “Tees Up” A Week Full of Gold, Prizes and Charitable Giving
GREENSBORO, N.C., 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Wyndham Championship this week, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is giving fans an amazing week of golf, vacation and prize giveaways, and the chance to support local charities. Held annually at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship attracts over… Read the full press release
New Beachfront Hotel Now Open For An Exclusive Sneak Peek At A Discounted Rate!
New South Padre Island resort includes lodging, dining, and unlimited access to the summertime Schlitterbahn Beach outdoor waterpark SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Schlitterbahn, respected world-wide for ground-breaking water-based entertainment destinations, is now welcoming guests to the new 221-room, year-round entertainment resort destination – Schlitterbahn Beach Resort, South Padre Island, Texas. Discounted room rates… Read the full press release
RCI and Casa de Guadalupe Boutique Hotel Sign Affiliation Agreement
New affiliation offers members access to historic property Mexico City, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently welcomed Casa de Guadalupe Boutique Hotel to its portfolio of affiliated resorts. This hotel, built in an eighteenth century historic building, is located in the heart of the city of San Cristobal de las… Read the full press release
IHG and DIC’s Ishraq launch Holiday Inn Express Bahrain
Manama, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai International Capital’s (‘DIC’) majority-owned Ishraq Gulf Real Estate Holding Company and IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Bahrain. With over 2,100 hotels worldwide, Holiday Inn Express is one of the fastest growing hotel brands in the world. The 274-room hotel, which cost USD… Read the full press release
Statement from Michael A. Curto, Board Chairman and John E. Potter, President and CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — For several months, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has been working to address concerns raised by the Department of Transportation Inspector General and others regarding policies, practices and governance issues affecting public confidence. We are making significant progress in a number of areas: We revised the Authority’s bylaws in February to clarify… Read the full press release
ALAMO, ENTERPRISE AND NATIONAL LAUNCH FALL “CASH-IN CLUB” PROMOTION FOR U.S. TRAVEL AGENT PARTNERS
“25,000 Point Campaign” Encourages Club Members To Book Fall Reservations; Win Points Towards Visa® Prepaid Cards St. Louis, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands today announce the Fall promotion for the Cash-In Club agent rewards program for U.S. travel agent partners. With a nod to election year, the “25,000 Point Campaign,”… Read the full press release
St. John’s International Airport Returns to Regular Operations
ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At 4:20 p.m. today, an Ilyushin 76 arriving from Prestwick, Scotland overran the Airport’s primary runway (Runway 11/29). St. John’s International Airport Authority activated its emergency plan and its well-trained and highly skilled emergency response team responded to the incident along with St. John’s Regional Fire Department, Eastern Health, and… Read the full press release
Get Through Security Faster!
Dulles and Reagan National Pioneer Improvements for Airport Travelers 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — New programs in place at Dulles International and Reagan National Airports help passengers move more efficiently through the airports’ security checkpoints. At Dulles, new technology provides live wait-time displays at security screening so passengers can make an informed selection. At Reagan National, an… Read the full press release
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, NATIONAL CAR RENTAL NAMED OFFICIAL CAR RENTAL PARTNERS OF AMERICAN EXPRESS SAVINGS AT WORK PROGRAM
New partnership offers American Express Corporate Cardmembers valuable savings ST. LOUIS, Mo., 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, owner and operator of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands, announced today that it is the official rental car partner of the American Express Savings at Work program.Through this partnership, American Express Corporate Cardmembers can receive a five percent discount off… Read the full press release
St. John’s International Airport Authority Responds to an Aircraft Overrun on its Primary Runway
ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At 4:20 p.m. today, an Ilyushin 76 arriving from Prestwick, Scotland overran the Airport’s primary runway (Runway 11/29). St. John’s International Airport Authority has activated its emergency plan and its well-trained and highly skilled emergency response team is responding to the incident along with St. John’s Regional Fire Department, Eastern… Read the full press release
Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Orlando and Palm Desert Named First Audubon International Green Resorts
SELKIRK, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott’s Grande Vista in Orlando, Fla., and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge in Palm Desert, Calif., are the first resorts to be designated as Green Resorts by Audubon International, an international conservation and environmental education organization. The Green Resorts designation recognizes properties that have been eco-rated by Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program and… Read the full press release
Hotel Albany Showcases First In Series Of Upgrades And Improvements As It Continues Transition Towards Hilton Brand
Hotel To Invest $14 Million Into Downtown Albany Through Renovations ALBANY, N.Y., 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Albany, an affiliate of Hilton Hotel & Resorts, today unveiled the property’s first completed renovations during an Open House to showcase new guest accommodations. The $14 million renovations, which began in June, are part of the downtown hotel’s transition to… Read the full press release
SIA Appoints World-Renowned Design Firms For Next Generation of Cabin Products
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has appointed two world-renowned design firms – BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA, and UK and Singapore-based James Park Associates (JPA) – to help develop the next generation of in-flight cabin products that will be introduced from the second half of next year. The appointment of the international design consultants is in… Read the full press release
Dragonair Welcomes EIA Study Brief for Third Runway Option at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today welcomes the Director of Environmental Protection’s issuance of a Study Brief for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Dragonair Chief Executive Officer Patrick Yeung said: “This is another important milestone for this key project. Right from the start of… Read the full press release
Hilton Surfers Paradise Releases Sub Penthouse Suite Complete With Dedicated Valet Service
SURFERS PARADISE, Queensland, Australia, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The landmark AUD $700 million Hilton Surfers Paradise complex on Queensland’s Gold Coast has continued to lead the way in terms of innovation and indulgence with the introduction of yet another first for hotels in the region. The property has unveiled its immaculate new AUD $4.5 million Sub Penthouse Suite,… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport Survey Winner
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Congratulations to Verity Teague who was randomly picked from all the Newquay Cornwall Airport Survey responses and has won a bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Non Vintage Champagne. On hearing of her prize Verity responded “What a wonderful surprise, thank you! my family live in Cornwall so Newquay airport is… Read the full press release
Marriott International Opens First AC Hotel by Marriott in France
AC Hotel Ambassadeur Antibes-Juan Les Pins Adds to Marriott’s Expanding Presence on France’s Famed Cote d’Azur. 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) celebrates continued growth in the south of France with the opening of its first AC Hotel by Marriott in the country, the first new AC Hotel by Marriott to open since… Read the full press release
Roll up, roll up! Hilton Sydney’s Zeta Bar invites you to The Greatest Show on Earth
Experience Zeta’s Coney Island every Friday night! SYDNEY, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — For extravagant entertainment and a creative mix of classic cocktails with progressive and fun elements, visit Zeta Bar’s new Coney Island on Fridays www.zetabar.com.au. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, roll up, roll up to the Greatest Show on Earth! Hilton Sydney‘s multi award-winning Zeta… Read the full press release
Dresden Airport welcomes passenger no. 20,000,000 in new terminal
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dresden International Airport has reached another milestone in its history. This morning it welcomed its 20 millionth passenger since the new terminal opened on 25 March 2001. The lucky passenger was Manuel Sandner from Stuttgart. The 26-year-old had been visiting his girlfriend in Dresden and was flying Germanwings on a business trip… Read the full press release
First-Ever Fairfield Inn & Suites Research Reveals Business Travel Leads To Happiness And Personal Growth
Findings take us inside the minds and carry-ons of frequent business travelers. 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to new research that captured data from more than 1,000 of the nation’s most frequent business travelers, time on the road adds value to their lives beyond business and is a source of personal happiness. The first-of-its-kind study, conducted… Read the full press release
CPH: Strong H1 performance
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers rose by 4.2% despite the bankruptcy of CPH’s third largest customer and challenging market conditions. The number of transfer passengers at Copenhagen Airports continued to increase, supporting CPH’s strategy of strengthening its position as the preferred Northern European transport hub. CPH retains its overall full-year forecast regardless of the bankruptcy… Read the full press release
IAG Cargo named new freight handling agent for TAM Linhas Aereas in Spain
It expects to handle some 8,000 tonnes in the next 12 months under the new contract Madrid, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, is the new freight handling agent for TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. in Spain. TAM operates daily flights between São Paulo and Madrid using A330s that can carry more than 10,000kgs of freight… Read the full press release
ABTA Responds to Secretary of State Speech on UK Tourism
2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – The Travel Association today responds to a speech by Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport on UK Tourism, outlining a number of initiatives aimed at supporting domestic and inbound tourism in the UK. ABTA Chief Executive, Mark Tanzer, said: “We welcome the Secretary of State’s… Read the full press release
RYANAIR £12 SEAT SALE
Fly for £12 on over 1,000 routes in September, October and November 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Mon 13 Aug, it will release 100,000 seats at fares from £12 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in September, October and November. These “all in” low fares will… Read the full press release
Travel Exports Outpacing Other U.S. Industries
Washington, D.C., 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement on international trade that overall exports increased to $185 billion in June, up more than $2 billion from May. However, overall exports of services slightly decreased to $52.2 billion, including travel… Read the full press release
2012 AH&LA LODGING SURVEY IDENTIFIES KEY TRENDS IN AMENITIES, FACILITIES, PROGRAMS
Washington, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) 2012 Lodging Survey, the most comprehensive industry-wide survey of its kind, polled more than 52,000 U.S. hotel properties regarding in-room amenities, security and technology features, food and beverage options, guest services, sustainability, property offerings, and much more. Funded by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation… Read the full press release
Three out of four Iberia passengers in Madrid Airport issue their own boarding passes
Nearly all those who use the check-in kiosks also obtain their luggage tags from them Madrid, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three of every four Iberia passengers embarking at the airline’s T4 hub in Madrid airport obtain their boarding passes automatically, using mobile phones, the www.iberia.com website, or airport check-in kiosks. On August 1 the Spanish airline loaded the T4 kiosks with new software… Read the full press release