UK’s 2nd largest regional airline Eastern Airways introduced services between Leeds Bradford and Southampton

Posted on by

Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport is pleased to announce that Eastern Airways, the UK’s 2nd largest regional airline, is to expand its route network in the New Year to include services between Leeds Bradford and Southampton. Southampton is an important route serving regional businesses in Yorkshire and will provide quick and easy… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport celebrates the first anniversary of British Airways’ London Heathrow route

Posted on by

Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is celebrating its first birthday at Leeds Bradford Airport with a special gift for customers travelling on to long haul destinations. To mark the first year of operation from Leeds Bradford everyone who books a flight from the Yorkshire airport connecting with one of 70 British Airways long… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to donate up to $100,000 to Make-A-Wish this holiday season

Posted on by

Global Hotel Company Will Donate Up to $100,000 to Make-A-Wish Chevy Chase, MD, USA, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Inspire. Engage. Contribute. These are the guiding principles of Community Footprints®, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s social responsibility program focusing on hunger and poverty relief, environmental responsibility, and the well-being of children, which also encourages guests to give back to our local communities…. Read the full press release

The Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay continued its journey through Siberia’s capital Novosibirsk

Posted on by

Sochi, Russia, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay continued its journey through Novosibirsk. On the second day, 88 torchbearers, passing the Flame to one another, covered a distance of 15.3 km. Among the Olympic torchbearers were nominees of the Sochi 2014 Torch Relay Presenting Partners: the Coca-Cola Company, OSAO “Ingosstrakh” and OAO “Russian… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) to maintain current levels of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets between February and March 2014

Posted on by

Tokyo, Japan, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will maintain current levels of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets issued between February 1 and March 31, 2014 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month average price of Singapore kerosene-type jet fuel. The price of Singapore kerosene-type jet fuel during the two month period of October… Read the full press release

98th Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 4-11 at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg

Posted on by

Harrisburg, PA, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agriculture Secretary George Greig invites Pennsylvanians to celebrate agriculture during the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 4-11 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The eight-day show, themed “Pennsylvania Farms: Growing for You,” features 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. “Pennsylvania’s more than… Read the full press release

Two new directors appointed at The Adventure Travel Trade Association

Posted on by

Seattle, WA, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), a trade organization encouraging responsible tourism development worldwide with more than 900 businesses and tourism organization members across 90 countries, has added two new strategic roles to its internal team with the hiring of Christina Beckmann as the Director of AdventureEDU & Research, and Liz Ferrin, Director of… Read the full press release

Massachusetts Port Authority report predicts Worcester Regional Airport will generate $369 million of economic activity over the next ten years

Posted on by

Worcester, MA, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A report released by the Massachusetts Port Authority predicts Worcester Regional Airport will generate $369 million of economic activity over the next ten years.  Massport commissioned Frasca & Associates, L.L.C. to assess the ten year economic impacts anticipated from new airline service by Jetblue Airways and Massport’s current and future… Read the full press release

Ritz Kids children’s programming launched across The Ritz-Carlton hotels in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society

Posted on by

Chevy Chase, MD, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., announced today the launch of new, exclusive Ritz Kids children’s programming through an expanded partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society. The Ritz-Carlton aims to delight their youngest guests by making memories that last well beyond their hotel stays. Ritz Kids is an engaging and immersive… Read the full press release

IATA figures show small improvement in air freight growth in October 2013

Posted on by

Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) grew 4.0%, with growth in all regions except Africa. The gradual expansion continues a trend that began in the third quarter as air freight… Read the full press release

17 Portugal tourism associations signed the Private Sector Commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

Posted on by

Madrid, Spain, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Seventeen of Portugal´s foremost tourism associations have signed the Private Sector Commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, pledging to implement the ethical principles of the Code in their policies and operations. The signing took place coinciding with the 3rd UNWTO International Conference of Tourism and the Media (Estoril,… Read the full press release

PATA runs CNN and TIME fundraising adverts to deliver help to the Philippines via PATA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

Posted on by

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — PATA has partnered with longstanding media partners TIME and CNN to drive donations to the Philippines via the PATA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. On newsstands from December 13, PATA has taken a full page advert in TIME to encourage people to donate their money to the Philippines and continue with business… Read the full press release

The Organizing Committee of the Winter Games in Sochi presented the national “Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team”

Posted on by

Sochi, Russia, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On International Volunteer Day, 5 December, the Organizing Committee of the Winter Games in Sochi presented the national “Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team”. The Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team is complete, comprised of 25,000 volunteers from 26 volunteer centers across Russia as well as global volunteers. The team has undergone several states of… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways owned destination management company Hala Abu Dhabi to introduce tours and safaris services in United Arab Emirates

Posted on by

Abu Dhabi, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hala Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s leading destination management company of Etihad Airways, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of tours and safaris services in the United Arab Emirates. An exciting range of city tours and desert safaris have been launched this week, which are operated by Hala… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways paid tribute to 75 founding staff members

Posted on by

Abu Dhabi, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has paid tribute to 75 employees who have been with company since the start of operations ten years ago. At a celebratory gala dinner at the Westin in Abu Dhabi, executives from the airline’s senior management team handed out recognition… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways donates to the Zayed Higher Organization’s Al Modheef Centre for elderly people with special needs

Posted on by

Abu Dhabi, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the United Arab Emirates’ 42nd National Day celebrations, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has made a donation to the Zayed Higher Organization’s Al Modheef Centre for elderly people with special needs. A delegation of senior staff and volunteers from the airline’s Abu Dhabi head… Read the full press release

DFW International Airport welcomes Qatar Airways new daily international service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport to Doha, Qatar

Posted on by

Expanding carrier widens Dallas/Fort Worth access to Middle East; newest oneworld Alliance partner to serve largest oneworld hub DFW Airport, TX, USA, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced new daily international service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport to Doha, Qatar, starting on July 1, 2014. The Dallas/Fort Worth route will be operated with the… Read the full press release

The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee announced the Space Torch will light Sochi 2014 Olympic Cauldron

Posted on by

Sochi, Russia, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee has announced that the Cauldron at the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games will be lit using the Torch that travelled to outer space during the Olympic Torch Relay. The lighting of the Olympic Cauldron is traditionally the highlight to the Opening… Read the full press release

Emirates Airline launched new service to Kabul, Afghanistan, its 138th global destination

Posted on by

Celebrates its first flight to Kabul, its 138th global destination Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places today commenced its newest service, to Kabul the capital of Afghanistan. Emirates flight EK 640 touched down in Kabul International Khwaja Rawash Airport at 13.15 hours. On board was a VIP delegation including: H.E… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announced it will award a pay increase to eligible Hong Kong-based employees in 2014

Posted on by

Hong Kong, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will award a pay increase to eligible Hong Kong-based employees for 2014. The carrier will also provide a discretionary bonus payment for 2013, based on one month’s salary, to eligible staff in their December salary payment. More than 90% of Hong Kong staff will… Read the full press release

Enjoy designer hot chocolate cocktails at Beverly Wilshire during holiday shopping excursion on the world-famous Rodeo Drive

Posted on by

Shop the world-famous Rodeo Drive followed by designer holiday cocktails in THE Blvd  Los Angeles, CA, USA, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — What better way to wrap up a holiday shopping excursion on the world-famous Rodeo Drive, mere steps from Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, than to enjoy “haute” selections from the new Hot Chocolate menu in THE Blvd…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman and Al Shajarah Society planted 500 Almond and Oak trees in Berein as part of reforestation project

Posted on by

Tree-planting initiative in partnership with Al Shajarah Society  Amman, Jordan, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Staff members from Four Seasons Hotel Amman embarked on a major tree-planting initiative in partnership with Al Shajarah Society, a local NGO dedicated to reforestation in Jordan.  About 40 Hotel staff members planted 500 Almond and Oak trees in Berein as part of the hotel’s commitment to… Read the full press release

The perfect Christmas gifts this season: Four Seasons Gift Card for Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris

Posted on by

Paris, France, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the holiday season approaches, it is time to start thinking about those special Christmas gifts for your loved ones. Look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel George V! Available to all, with our special Four Seasons Gift Card, you can indulge your loved ones in a truly unique experience… Read the full press release

TravelClick released its North American Distribution Review Fourth Quarter 2013

Posted on by

New York, United States, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the third quarter (Q3) 2013, online channels which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth in hotel bookings, according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Fourth Quarter 2013). The NADR aggregates hotel bookings by channel for… Read the full press release

Flybe’s summer 2014 schedule: more than 150 routes from 65 UK and European airports

Posted on by

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest independent regional airline, has finalised its summer schedule for 2014, confirming it will operate more than 150 routes from 65 UK and European airports for next summer between March 30th and October 25th, 2014 featuring 14 routes from Belfast City with one way fares from £19.99 including… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announced its seventh gateway to USA – Dallas/Fort Worth

Posted on by

Airline’s Seventh US Gateway To Be Dallas/Fort Worth Operated Daily With A Boeing 777-200LR From July 1, 2014 Carrier Nearly Doubles Its US Footprint When It Begins Operations To Three New US Cities From Next Year: Philadelphia, Miami and Dallas/Fort Worth Doha, QATAR, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announces it will be extending its footprint… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Inc. reported November and year-to-date operational results

Posted on by

Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported November and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 1.5 percent increase in traffic on a 6.7 percent increase in… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways awarded major contract in France to provide scheduled services between Lorient and Lyon

Posted on by

Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eastern Airways has been awarded a new important contract in France to provide scheduled services between Lorient and Lyon. From 5 January 2014, the UK regional airline will offer two flights a day and a Sunday service from Lorient South Brittany to Lyon Saint Exupéry. Since September 2010, Eastern Airways… Read the full press release

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Georgia Business Travel Association renewed their partnership

Posted on by

Alexandria, VA, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – and the Georgia Business Travel Association announced today that Georgia BTA is renewing its affiliation with GBTA. “We look forward to working together with Georgia BTA to create more robust opportunities for education and networking… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines returns to Riyadh and Dammam with new regular service to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Posted on by

Manila, Philippines, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Philippine Airlines’ route expansion to the Middle East continues with the re-introduction of regular service to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia– Riyadh on December 1st and Dammam on December 3. PAL will deploy its brand new twin-engine Airbus 330-300 aircraft on the non-stop flights to Riyadh and Dammam, offering overseas Filipino workers… Read the full press release