Thomson first tour operator to launch innovative and immersive iPad magazine

2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — With tablet usage in the UK tripling year-on-year, taking the total to 30 per cent of the population*, Thomson becomes the first tour operator to launch a brand new innovative and immersive iPad magazine that is designed to give the user a true feel of the unique holiday experience they will enjoy in… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group increased its operating result by EUR 233M in the first half of 2013

Operating result for first half-year 2013 up by EUR 233m after adjusting for restructuring costs and one-off effects Reported operating result falls to a good EUR 72m (previous year: EUR 235m) Forecast for the full year 2013 unchanged: revenue growth; operating profit up on reported earnings for last year Simone Menne: “The restructuring of the… Read the full press release

United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) launch joint fire safety initiative

2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — The potential risks fire poses to passenger aircraft has been placed centre stage in an awareness raising campaign by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The safety drive includes a short video that has just been released, identifying the specific maintenance risks that may cause onboard fires,… Read the full press release

Canadian Tourism Commission reports international visitor numbers to Canada soared through the one-million barrier in May 2013

2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — May 2013 was a merry month for the Canadian tourism industry. More than 1.4 million international travellers paid a visit to Canada, a 4% rise on the previous year, says the latest Tourism Snapshot, hot off the cyber presses from the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department. Some other key stats: Americans displayed a renewed thirst for Canadian adventures,… Read the full press release

Travelport signed distribution agreement with Russian airline, Air Company Yakutia

Moscow, Russia, 2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces a distribution agreement with Russian airline, Air Company Yakutia. With this new agreement Travelport- connected travel agency customers in Russia, and worldwide, will have easy access to the Yakutia Sakha Republic-based airline’s published fares. “Working with… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s ‘Bargain Thursday’ announced passengers can now book 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in September, October & November from only £19.99

100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in September, October & November  from only £19.99 2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 1 Aug), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Brno from just £19.99 in September, October and November as part of its weekly ‘Bargain Thursday’ promotion…. Read the full press release

Jerome Astolfi appointed General Manager at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

Hong Kong, 2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is delighted to announce the appointment of Jerome Astolfi as General Manager at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas’ Forbes Five-Star restaurant is the only restaurant in the United States by the celebrated three-star Michelin chef, Pierre Gagnaire. “We are delighted to welcome Jerome to the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas team…. Read the full press release

Redesigned Ithaa undersea restaurant menu at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island launched

2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Have you ever wondered what you’d come up with if you were asked to create a menu for an underwater restaurant?  That’s the challenge that executive chef Ayyoub Salameh faced recently when he was asked to design the menu for Ithaa undersea restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island which is launched this month…. Read the full press release

Amadeus IT Holding, S.A. released its H1-2013 results, revenue rose 5.7% to €1,595.1M YoY

Growth maintained in both Distribution and IT Solutions businesses Year-on-year first half 2013 highlights (six months ended June 30, 2013): • Revenue rose 5.7% to €1,595.1 million • EBITDA increased 6.3% to €645.9 million • Adjusted profit grew 5.2% to €349.6 million • Global share of travel agency air bookings expanded 1.7 percentage points to… Read the full press release

FirstGroup’s subsidiary First Manchester Limited to acquire Manchester bus business from Finglands Coachways Limited

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup plc is pleased to announce that First Manchester Limited, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Group, has agreed to acquire the Manchester bus business from Finglands Coachways Limited for a consideration of £50,000. The acquisition of Finglands, which operates a number of commercial bus services and school contracts to the South… Read the full press release

C 1 августа 2013 года S7 Airlines увеличивает частоту полетов в столицу Азербайджана – Баку

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — C 1 августа 2013 года S7 Airlines увеличивает частоту полетов в столицу Азербайджана – Баку. Теперь собственные рейсы S7 Airlines между Москвой и Баку выполняются ежедневно. Расписание остается прежним. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 12:35, прибытие в Баку в 16:35 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает в 17:35 и прилетает в Москву… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines увеличивает частоту полетов в Сочи

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, с 3 августа 2013 года открывает новый, четвертый рейс Москва — Сочи. Полеты будут осуществляться с периодичностью четыре раза в неделю. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово по вторникам, средам, субботам и воскресеньям в 22:30, прибытие в Сочи – в 00:55 на следующий день. Обратный рейс вылетает по… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced Park Inn by Radisson Abuja Kaura in Nigeria scheduled to open in Q1 2015

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the ten largest hotel companies worldwide and a leading international hotel operator on the African continent, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Abuja Kaura in Nigeria. The full service mid-market property featuring 150 keys is scheduled to open in Q1 2015. “Nigeria is a focus country for… Read the full press release

Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa offered as the perfect holiday for the “The Price is Right!” TV show winners

“The Price is Right!”  is a leading American TV show which now enters its landmark 42nd Season.  Always looking for great partners to award their contestants, this year they will propose the Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa as a perfect holiday for their winners. 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa will make available for… Read the full press release

Special menu on-board Malaysia Airlines flights during the first and second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Subang, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines is offering a special menu on-board its flights during the first and second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The special menu consist of mouth-watering meals of compressed rice (nasi impit) with chicken rendang, braised  mixed vegetables with coconut gravy and peanut sauce on business class and ghee rice with chicken rendang… Read the full press release

Austria‘s largest domestic airline Austrian Airlines reports improved earnings in Q2 2013

Operating result up by EUR 20 million in the first half-year Austrian maintains its turnaround target for 2013 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Austrian Airlines, Austria‘s largest domestic airline, succeeded in significantly improving its earnings in the second quarter of the 2013 financial year to EUR 21 million (Q2 2012: EUR 12 million). This strong increase was primarily… Read the full press release

Iberia recibe más de 17.000 ofertas de sus clientes para su primer “Vuelo Social” a Nueva York

La campaña se ha desarrollado en www.iberia.com, desde el 30 de julio a las 20:00 horas y durante 24 horas. En los próximos días, desde Serviberia se adjudicarán los billetes a quienes hayan ofrecido los mejores precios, con un máximo de 600 euros, ida y vuelta. Madrid, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — La campaña de Iberia para comercializar su… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport and ‘South’ initiative getting ready for the opportunities offered by the China travel market

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport and the associated ‘South’ initiative are preparing to hold a series of workshops in September and October to help southern business and tourism operators become more aware of opportunities offered by the China travel market. ‘South’ is an initiative facilitated by Christchurch Airport, in conjunction with the 13 Regional Tourism Organisations,… Read the full press release

Groundbreaking guidelines for recording on-time flight statistics developed by Russian Sheremetyevo International Airport

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has initiated and developed a new version of the «Guidelines for Recording On-Time Flight Statistics.» Airport specialists have developed a document that represents a breakthrough for the aviation industry, enabling the airport to exercise sweeping control over the performance of all participants in the aircraft-servicing process, taking into account modern conditions and the requirements imposed upon individual airports and airlines…. Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services to launch online art auction to help fund high school art programs

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Online auction goes live, local high school artwork on display in Concourse D Midpoint WHO: Balram “B” Bheodari, Deputy General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Steven Bass, General Manager, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services Metro-Atlanta Public High School Art Teacher Metro-Atlanta Public High School Art Teacher Metro-Atlanta Public High School Student Artist WHAT: Hartsfield-Jackson… Read the full press release

The San Francisco International Airport to provide alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike

Airport would resume free bussing between Millbrae Caltrain, South San Francisco Ferryboat Terminal  SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) outlined alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike, which could cause service disruptions beginning Monday, August 5, 2013. Other transit & shared rides… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport’s CEO Neil Pakey applauds Ryanair’s decision to extend its Liverpool service beyond the summer

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport Neil Pakey said today that Ryanair’s decision to extend its Liverpool service beyond the summer is an excellent two-way opportunity to drive winter-season tourism here and on Merseyside. The airline announced today that it will operate three times weekly to Liverpool through the winter season, having restored… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport announced 10% increase in The August Bank Holiday passengers over the same period last year

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has today stated that the 10% increase in Bank Holiday passengers through the airport this weekend, over the same period last year is further evidence of the recovery in the tourism market here and abroad. “The August Bank Holiday weekend is one of the busiest… Read the full press release

Ryanair announced all year round flights between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Shannon on the west coast of Ireland

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair have today announced that they intend to operate more flights between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Shannon on the west coast of Ireland, with flights due to operate all year round.. Flights currently operate from JLA to Shannon during the Summer season, however this Winter will see an increase in the service… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport to launch new magazine Voyage for those travelling to and from Liverpool

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Today Liverpool John Lennon Airport proudly announces a new, exciting, innovative magazine in conjunction with Seven Streets; Voyage. Which will be launching this autumn. To discuss what this magazine has to offer the people of the city and those travelling to and from Liverpool; our marketing co-ordinator, Chris Scott, sat down with David… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to fly four times a week on the Budapest – Istanbul route, and daily from March 2014

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The first scheduled flight of Wizz Air to Istanbul took off. The airline will fly between Budapest and Istanbul four times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and Wizz Air is planning to fly daily from March 2014 onwards. The new flight is the latest new route to be announced by… Read the full press release

Eurostar’s ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French and Swiss Alps open for sale

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar’s popular ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French and Swiss Alps will open for sale on Eurostar.com at 6.30am* on 6 August 2013. The Swiss ski train Launched in 2012, Eurostar’s Swiss ski service transports skiers and snowboarders from St Pancras International and Ashford International to… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group released its July and H1-2013 operational results, 8.4 percent increase in traffic compared to July 2012

SEATTLE, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July 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 9.2 percent increase in traffic on a 9.2 percent increase in capacity compared to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds Thrice-Weekly Services to the Home of the Giant Pandas Chengdu

BEIJING, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning Sept. 3, 2013, Qatar Airways will begin thrice-weekly scheduled flights to and from Chengdu, a major economic centre of western China. The Doha – Chengdu route will celebrate 10 years of Qatar Airways services in China since 2003. Chengdu will join Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Chongqing as the airline’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to sponsor FC Barcelona Asia Tour to Bangkok, Thailand, Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia

DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways recently kicked off its sponsorship of the FC Barcelona Asia Tour by launching a contest for Facebook® fans to celebrate the airline’s support for the team’s visit to Bangkok, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Facebook contest, which began 1st July and ran through 31st July, gained the airline… Read the full press release