ATLANTA – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials on Friday morning welcomed the inaugural flight of Air Cargo Germany, which began its twice-weekly service in Atlanta. The first flight arrived a little after 3:30 a.m. Atlanta Fire Rescue trucks provided a water-cannon salute to herald the airline’s first departure from Hartsfield-Jackson at about 6… Read the full news article
Weekend/overnight runway construction to affect Eagle Creek Airpark
Local residents may notice temporary construction activity as weekend runway closure goes into effect INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning today at 5 p.m., rehabilitation work will start on runway 3-21, the sole runway at Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE), located just south of Eagle Creek Park on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The work will continue through… Read the full news article
New Fall Lunch and Dinner Menus at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Introducing new seasonal dishes and flavours at Boston’s favourite restaurant Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — On October 23, 2012, The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston will unveil new Lunch and Dinner menus featuring fresh and heartwarming fall flavours that guests and Bostonians will crave. “We’ve combined our unique interpretation of comfort-driven favourites with the best local, seasonal… Read the full news article
Scary Low Fares for Fall; Frontier Offers Sale with Fares as Low as $68* Each Way
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by Oct. 19; Travel Oct. 30 – Nov. 15 and Nov. 29 – Dec. 13 DENVER, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is celebrating falling leaves and chilly temps with some scary low fares for fall. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $68* each way. Tickets must be purchased… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement With Orix Real Estate Corporation To Mark Re-Entry Of Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand In Okinawa
OKINAWA, Japan and MCLEAN, Va., 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with Chatan Hotel and Resort Corporation, a subsidiary of Orix Real Estate Corporation, to manage Hilton Okinawa Chatan in central Chatan, Okinawa, Japan. Scheduled to open in 2014, the 346-room Hilton Okinawa Chatan is located in… Read the full news article
READY, SET, PULL! FRIENDS OF ONTARIO AIRPORT AND LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL PLANE PULL FOR USO
Ontario, CA — 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Back by popular demand, the Friends of Ontario Airport and LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) will host the 4th Annual “Pull for Our Heroes” plane pull competition on Nov. 3 benefiting the Ontario USO. The fundraiser will also benefit other non-profit organizations including Travelers Aid of the Inland Empire, Baldy… Read the full news article
THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOME…
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport and Kea (Kiwi Expats’ Association) are joining forces to remind passionate off-shore Kiwis what’s hot at home. Christchurch Airport GM Aeronautical Business Development Matthew Findlay says no matter how far from home Kiwis go, someone they meet will know of their beautiful homeland. “In light of recent events in Christchurch,… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul at Sultanahmet and the Bosphorus are Inspirational Stops During Istanbul Design Biennial, October 13-December 12, 2012
Istanbul’s First Design Biennial takes over the city with a series of events this season Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Istanbul Design Biennial, covering fields of urban design, architecture, industrial design, graphic design, fashion design and new media design as well as relevant creative products and projects, hosts more than 100 projects by… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Announces Opening of Hilton Garden Inn Tucuman, the Brand’s First Hotel in Argentina
New Hotel Contributes to Tucuman Tourism and Economic Development MCLEAN, Va., – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the new-build 103-room Hilton Garden Inn Tucuman, the brand’s first hotel in Argentina. The company also announced the official appointment of Agustin Maddocks, former rooms division manager at Hilton Buenos Aires, as general… Read the full news article
Announcing the winner of the 5th Prix Meurice for contemporary art
The fifth Meurice Prize for contemporary art has been awarded to Alexandre Singh, represented by Galerie Art: Concept 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — True to its heritage and its enthusiasm for the art of its times, and for the fifth consecutive year, the firstParisian palace hotel (1835) has awarded a prize to help an emerging artist on… Read the full news article
Bungalow 8 Spa Capsule at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
An exclusive accessories collection at The Spa 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing an eclectic selection of hand-made and unusual jewelry, scarves and garments by prominent Mumbai concept store Bungalow 8 on level three of The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. The Bungalow 8 design philosophy has always been about different ways of expressing one’s individuality in an increasingly homogenous world, and in… Read the full news article
Travelzoo Announces Preliminary Financial Results and Growth Plans
NEW YORK, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced certain preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 and announced that the Company is in negotiations to acquire a hotel booking website. Travelzoo expects to report revenues in the range of $35.0 million to $35.5 million for… Read the full news article
CARTIER INTERNATIONAL CHINA POLO CHALLENGE OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY 10TH OCTOBER 2012
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ms Rebecca Zhang, PR and Publicity Director for Cartier China, was at Tang Polo Club Beijing yesterday to attend the launch event for the first Cartier International China Polo Challenge. Joining her at this elegant evening reception, held within the hotel at Tang Polo Club were the event’s host Mr Shilai Liu,… Read the full news article
InterCity West Coast franchise
Virgin Trains issued the following statement on 15 October 2012: 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Our customers have made clear they want Virgin Trains to continue its excellent service and we now have the chance to deliver that and offer customers some short-term continuity. We will now be working hard to make sure we continue to provide… Read the full news article
UNWTO launches Global Partnership for the Hotel Industry
Madrid, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO has launched, in cooperation with representatives of leading international, regional and national hotel associations, a Global Partnership for the Hotel Industry aimed to bring the industry together to share best practices and find common positions on issues such as hotel quality, distribution or major consumer trends (Madrid, Spain, October 4, 2012)…. Read the full news article
Chef Alan Chan, Chinese Executive Chef from Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Brings Cantonese Flavour to Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Chef Chan’s signature dishes presented at Jin Sha October 17-28 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of China’s eight major cuisines, Cantonese cuisine is known for its unique style and flavour. At the award-winning Jiang-Nan Chun restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Chef Alan Chan and his team cook up authentic Cantonese dishes that make the restaurant a must-go. Born and… Read the full news article
Massport Schedules October Board Meeting
Massport Schedules October Board Meeting 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The next meeting of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Massport’s Executive Offices located at the Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA. A draft agenda will be posted prior to the Board Meeting. View… Read the full news article
GBTA and Egencia® Study Shows Travel Professionals Gaining Control of Travel Policies in Europe
Report Ranks Top 10 Most Important Factors in Defining Policy Alexandria, Va., Bellevue, Wash., Paris, London, Munich, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel professionals are playing an increasingly large and influential role in shaping and controlling business travel policy, aided by online booking tools and fueled by a growing focus on cost-saving efforts, according to a new… Read the full news article
The Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry commits to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics
Madrid, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry (BTW) has signed the Private Sector Commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, joining the growing number of private sector companies and associations which have pledged to the principles of the Code (Berlin, Germany, 8-9 October). The signing, held in the… Read the full news article
News Brief: Aviation is a Critical Component of the Saudi Arabian Economy
IATA presents Benefits of Aviation Study to H. H. Prince Fahad Alabdullah 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jeddah The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a study quantifying the economic benefits of aviation to the Saudi Arabian economy. The study was commissioned by IATA and completed by Oxford Economics…. Read the full news article
ART Restaurant Introduces Bespoke Breakfast Menu at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
New menu features sweet and savoury customized selections, to-go items and a Brekky Buffet at amazing value 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — ART Restaurant’s new menu at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle offers breakfast lovers and power breakfast-goers an assortment of items to start the day off right. ART’s friendly service and warm ambiance is paired with a customizable menu when creating a… Read the full news article
Durban International Airport site now in Transnet’s name
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa is pleased to report that the R1,85 billion sale of the Durban International Airport site in Durban’s South Basin to Transnet has now been concluded, with the property registered in Transnet’s name with effect from 1 October 2012. This is the conclusion of a lengthy process which started… Read the full news article
Ryanair Launches Foreign Exchange Services On Ryanair.Com With Moneycorp Partnership
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (15 Oct) announced a partnership with foreign exchange specialists, Moneycorp, which will allow Ryanair’s UK passengers to access currency exchange services through the Ryanair.com website, have their currency delivered straight to their door and make huge savings on their transactions. Ryanair’s UK passengers can now… Read the full news article
Senior Volunteer at Midway Celebrates Milestone Birthday
CHICAGO, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today is a special day for one Volunteer Ambassador at Midway International Airport. It’s birthday number 95 for Lucille Serafin, who has worked at the airport since 2001. Serafin volunteers for two, four-hour shifts a month. She says she has greeted many travelers from all over the world and that she feels… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Begins Nonstop Service Between San Diego and Orlando, Fla.
SEATTLE — 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today launched nonstop service between Orlando, Fla., and San Diego. The carrier will fly between the two cities five times a week. “We’re thrilled to launch our fourth new market in San Diego this year alone,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of marketing. “Alaska’s new flight… Read the full news article
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: EdgeWalk at the CN Tower
The giant of the Toronto skyline has enjoyed astonishing media exposure as part of CTC’s program. 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you’re scared of heights, take a deep breath before reading on. One of the tourism success stories in the past year has been the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, Toronto, ON. With guests dangling over a thousand feet above the… Read the full news article
End of ‘BAA’
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today the name BAA will be dropped. Heathrow, Glasgow, Aberdeen Southampton and Stansted Airports will operate solely under their own stand-alone brand. Heathrow Chief Executive, Colin Matthews, said: “We are a different company today from when BAA was formed. Over the last few years we have sold our stakes in Gatwick,… Read the full news article
Rock, Roll and Run Through Historic San Antonio During the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon
2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s time to rock, roll and run through historic San Antonio for the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen, Sunday, November 11, 2012. Ideal fall temperatures and a flat, scenic course make this event perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. Live bands… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Reinvents Dining at Full Service Hotels
Three New Concepts — Herb n’ Kitchen, Made Market and Brickstones Grill — To Debut in 2013 MCLEAN, Va., 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Casual dining is on the rise. According to a recent Mintel survey, sales at quick service restaurants have increased to nearly $30 billion in the past five years. This trend is being echoed throughout… Read the full news article
Travelport announces Commercial Team changes
New commercial management structure aligned to global business objectives Langley, 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a number of commercial team changes, all designed to further build on the delivery of its ongoing strategic business objectives. Focusing on accelerating the execution of Travelport’s strategic plan, the new… Read the full news article