Knott’s Berry Farm announced two major projects for 2014 that continue reinvestment in the park’s rich history and heritage

Buena Park, Calif., United States, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Knott’s Berry Farm is proud to announce two major projects for 2014 that continue reinvestment in the park’s rich history and heritage. Camp Snoopy celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the revitalization of the entire land of High Sierra fun. The classic Calico Mine Ride, Knott’s first major attraction and theme park… Read the full press release

Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association honors Wyndham Vacation Rentals®’s associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin for delivering superior guest service

Head of Housekeeping at Montaneros in Vail Named Best Housekeeping Supervisor by the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association Vail, CO, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin was selected to receive… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group to open 187-room Holiday Inn® hotel in Bucaramanga, Colombia

IHG’s portfolio reaches nine properties in Colombia with addition of first Holiday Inn hotel for Bucaramanga Miami, FL, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], today announced the opening of the 187-room Holiday Inn®hotel in the northeastern city of Bucaramanga, Colombia.  Bucaramanga’s first Holiday Inn® hotel  brings IHG’s hotel portfolio for Colombia to nine… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group holds educational event for investors and analysts in London

London, UK, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)]  will today hold an educational event for investors and analysts in London, with presentations and live webcast starting at 2pm GMT. This event will provide further detail on IHG’s strategy to deliver high quality growth. The company released its third quarter interim management statement… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International y Baha Mar anuncian en Bahamas el hotel Meliá at Baha Mar, primer resort todo incluido del multimillonario complejo de Nassau

Como gestor de este hotel, Meliá entra por la puerta grande en el Caribe anglo-parlante y continúa posicionándose en los mejores destinos vacacionales del mundo El proyecto Baha Mar, con una inversión de 3.500 millones de dólares, llevará a una nueva dimensión la oferta hotelera y de ocio del paradisíaco destino Palma de Mallorca. España, 2013-11-19… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines and Airbus collaboration delivered aid to Yolanda victims in Philippines

Manila, Philippines, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — An Airbus A340-300 aircraft that flew from Lyon, France arrives in Cebu  Saturday, Nov16, 2013 carrying 28 logistics and emergency rescue specialists and close to 30 tons of water purification equipment and energy biscuits for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. The team and their cargo flew to Tacloban on board PAL/PALex’s CEB-TAC… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines expanded codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

Singapore, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more cities in Europe, as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Codesharing has been expanded with immediate effect to SAS-operated flights from Copenhagen to: Berlin and Hamburg in Germany, Palanga and Vilnius in… Read the full press release

flydubai places USD 11.4 billion order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing

Represents largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft commitment placed in the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has announced today a commitment for an order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. In only four and a half years flydubai… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways and Indonesia national carrier Garuda Indonesia signed code share agreement

Reciprocal frequent flyer programme benefits for Jetprivilege and Garuda frequent flyer members Mumbai, India, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier of Indonesia, have concluded a code share agreement and simultaneously launched a reciprocal frequent flyer programme. This would offer guests of both airlines with a variety of… Read the full press release

US lodging industry urges “no” vote in House of Representatives on Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA) Act

Washington, DC, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the U.S. lodging industry, urges a “no” vote in the House of Representatives on the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA) Act of 2013 (H.R. 2061).  As amended, this bill includes provisions to limit… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru unveils new über luxe hideaway residence

Resort unveils new über luxe hideaway residence: a three-bedroom, two-storey Estate featuring private 80-metre (260 foot) beach, two pools, Stargazing Lounge, vast al fresco living space and 24-hour assistance from caring, dedicated staff Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Republic of Maldives, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the southeasterly edge of the island, away from the hub of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways placed $300 million order from Rolls-Royce for Trent 700 engines

Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rolls-Royce has won a $300m order from Qatar Airways for Trent 700 engines, with long-term TotalCare® support, to power five Airbus A330 freighter aircraft.  The order for five Airbus A330 Freighters and eight options was announced by the airline on the first day of the Dubai Air Show. Qatar Airways Chief… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announced passengers carried and passenger capacity increase in its combined traffic figures for October 2013

Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for October 2013 that show an increase in both passengers carried and passenger capacity, alongside a small year-on-year drop in cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,533,066 passengers in October – an increase… Read the full press release

Laos Prime Minister receives UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism from UNWTO Secretary-General

Madrid, Spain, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Prime Minister of Laos, Thongsing Thammavong, acknowledged tourism as central to the agenda of the government of Laos when accepting the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism from UNWTO Secretary-General, in support of mainstreaming the sector in the national and international agendas. Prime Minister Thammavong said, “Tourism development is… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced it ordered 199 aircraft and 294 engines for US$ 67 billion, its largest ever fleet order

Orders 117 Airbus and 82 Boeing aircraft Confirms 127 GE Aviation, 115 Rolls-Royce and 52 CFM engines Total list price of combined orders tops US$ 67 billion Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced its largest ever fleet order, for 199 aircraft and 294 engines,… Read the full press release

Emirates Flight Academy to address the 40,000 pilots shortage across the Middle East

40,000 pilots needed in the region over next 20 years Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates Flight Academy will help address the need for 40,000 pilots in the Middle East over the next two decades in support of a fast growing aviation sector. Representatives of the academy have been explaining the latest developments at Dubai Air… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific’s Business Class named “Best Airline Business Class” at 2013 Business Traveller China Awards

Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways’ efforts to provide world-beating inflight products coupled with superior service were acknowledged when the airline took the “Best Airline Business Class” honour at the 2013 Business Traveller China Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Beijing on Friday, 15 November. The honour comes on top of a number… Read the full press release

airberlin announced its popular “Flying home for Christmas” special, 19 – 21 November 2013

Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is once again offering its popular “Flying home for Christmas” special from 19th to 21st November 2013. This offer is particularly aimed at flight guests whose families live in another city yet who wish to spend the Christmas holiday surrounded by loved ones. Germany’s second largest airline is flying its flight guests… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague and luxury brands Bvlgari, Brioni, Laurent-Perrier, and Tatiana Kovaříková hosted charity dinner for Pink Bubble Foundation

Prague, Czech Republic, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague hosted the charity dinner BUBLINKY for Pink Bubble Foundation on October 23, 2013 at its restaurant CottoCrudo. A number of well-known brands – Italian jewelry designer Bvlgari, Brioni fashion house, Laurent-Perrier luxury Champagne, and Czech fashion designer Tatiana Kovaříková supported this special event. The joint efforts of all of the partners raised CZK 172,000 to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa to offer authentic, customized Chinese cuisine on request

Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chinese guests seeking a taste of home are in some of the best hands in the Maldives at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, thanks to Singaporean Executive Chef Simon Song. Since joining the Resort in 2012, Chef Song has elevated Kuda Huraa’s Asian culinary offerings to… Read the full press release

United Airlines starts new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport

Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines​ has announced it will inaugurate new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport to begin on April 1, 2014. “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I want to thank United Airlines for adding new service to Atlantic City from O’Hare International Airport,” said Rosemarie S. Andolino,… Read the full press release

Kings Island named Nathan Gushulak its first executive chef

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, United States, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island has named Nathan Gushulak as its first executive chef. Gushulak is no stranger to Kings Island, having worked seasonally at the 364-acre amusement and waterpark for the past seven years. He was responsible this past season for overseeing the opening and operation of the Reds Hall of… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines and Philippine Airlines Employees’ Association settled dispute over outsourcing program implemented in September 2011

Manila, Philippines, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) and the Philippine Airlines Employees’ Association (PALEA) are happy to announce that they have finally settled a dispute over an outsourcing program implemented in September 2011. Upon the signing of the Agreement, PAL will start the processing of applications for re-employment of covered PALEA members. Following a… Read the full press release

Arik Air honored with two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline was a proud winner of two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards held at Indaba Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, November 8, 2013. First, Arik Air bagged the Best Security and Safety Conscious Airline… Read the full press release

Emirates expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A

Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates recently expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A. Featuring more than 200 items of Emirates merchandise, the stores are the airline’s eighth and ninth locations. Designed in the shape of an aircraft and incorporating elements of Emirates’ iconic A380,… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced double daily schedule for Abu Dhabi-Munich services from 1 February 2014

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase its Abu Dhabi-Munich services from seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from 1 February 2014. Munich was Etihad Airways’ first destination in Germany, and a daily flight linking the Bavarian capital with Etihad Airways’ Abu… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo now offers weekly capacity of 10,900 tonnes in and out of the Indian subcontinent

Dubai, U.A.E., 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is expanding its operations in the Indian subcontinent following the recent launch of Emirates services to Sialkot, the airline’s fifth route in Pakistan. Supporting the thriving trade between the Indian subcontinent and the rest of the world, Emirates SkyCargo now offers a weekly capacity into and… Read the full press release

Vincent Hoogewijs appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok

Hospitality veteran to have regional responsibilities for Four Seasons Hotels Thailand Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok announces the appointment of Vincent Hoogewijs as Regional Vice President and General Manager, with regional responsibilities for the additional three Four Seasons properties in Thailand – Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, and Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. No stranger to Thailand, Hoogewijs’ first… Read the full press release

The annual ACI Airport Exchange conference and exhibition commenced at Qatar National Convention Centre themed ‘Beyond Airports 2020’

DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The annual ACI Airport Exchange conference and exhibition commenced at Qatar National Convention Centre today with a series of keynote addresses, symposiums and seminars addressing the latest developments in the aviation sector. Themed ‘Beyond Airports 2020’, nearly 1,000 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the two-day conference. H.E…. Read the full press release

Air Partner’s tour operator division announced very successful summer 2013 season

London, UK, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Partner, the air charter broker and Royal Warrant Holder, is delighted to announce that its tour operator division has had a very successful summer season. Between May and October 2013, the two Air Partner chartered Germania aircraft have: Flown over 3,800 hours Carried over 100,000 passengers CAA statistics for the… Read the full press release