PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort treats moms with a Mother’s Day package for a relaxing weekend getaway featuring suite accommodations, a spa treatment and breakfast in bed. Available for a stay on May 11-12, the package is priced at $189 a night based on double occupancy. With the Pointe Hilton Tapatio… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces that Quickbeds.com has joined its industry-leading hotel booking engine, Travelport Rooms and More™. The implementation of hotel content from Quickbeds.com will provide an additional 4,200 Australian-based hotel offerings to the already extensive… Read the full press release
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow has partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to bring the best in traditional English gardens to welcome passengers into London. Between 15 April and 25 May, over 8 million passengers travelling through Heathrow will be welcomed with distinctive garden displays to celebrate National Gardening Week (15 – 21 April) and… Read the full press release
Mojave, California, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — History continues to be made in the skies above the Mojave Desert. Hot on the heels of last week’s nitrous venting and feather test, SpaceShipTwo achieved another successful first today with a spectacular “Cold Flow” flight. The test objectives were successfully met, advancing another important step towards powered flight. In preparation… Read the full press release
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, has won the prestigious World Airport Award for Best Airport in Northern Europe. The nomination awarded by Skytrax is an indication of success in developing customer services and smooth travelling. Helsinki Airport has been voted the best airport in Northern Europe in 2013. The World Airport Awards… Read the full press release
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation with the aviation community concerning its proposals to replace Class F Advisory Routes in the London and Scottish Flight Information Regions. This follows an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audit of the UK in February 2009 and detailed consideration of the airspace… Read the full press release
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (11.4.2013), Gebr. Heinemann opens its doors to the brand new ‘Copenhagen Airport Tax Free’ and reveals a main store landmark emphasizing Copenhagen Airport’s dedication to the extraordinary: ‘The BIG Mermaid’ by world-renowned Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Poul Henningsen’s famous Artichoke Lamps, exquisite wooden lamellae, floor-to-ceiling trees and natural light ceilings… Read the full press release
Golf Packages Offered at Many Hyatt Resorts in the U.S. CHICAGO, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today that five PGA Tour golfers, Luke Guthrie, Lee Williams, Jeff Klauk, Joey Snyder and Brandt Jobe, will represent Hyatt this season on the PGA Tour. These five golfers will participate in personal appearances at Hyatt corporate… Read the full press release
Desde hoy, también vuelan a Miami. El A330 ya vuela desde hace un mes a Boston y en breve operará a Nueva York y a Chicago. El nuevo avión dispone del nuevo producto de largo radio de Iberia con butacas que se convierten en camas totalmente planas en la clase Business y el sistema más… Read the full press release
2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is congratulating Jetstar on achieving two unique milestones this month, as the low fares airline celebrates carrying 5 million domestic passengers across New Zealand and the introduction of its 100th aircraft to its Asia Pacific fleet. Jetstar has had a long and successful association with Christchurch Airport, launching its first international… Read the full press release
2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is delighted to announce the arrival of a new service at the Airport aimed at helping passengers navigate their way through the terminal, helping them to take advantage of the great facilities on site following recent improvements. LJLA is the latest airport in the UK to feature… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In anticipation of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27) starting today passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be greeted by a new breed of furry Airport Volunteers—dogs! Airport officials today announced the new program—PUP (Pets Unstressing Passengers) at LAX. As one of the few programs of its kind in the United… Read the full press release
£88,900 donated to local parishes 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fund set up to benefit the local community around Bristol Airport has donated over £88,900 to a variety of projects and initiatives, in its first 12 months. The Airport Environmental Improvement Fund was set up in 2012 as one of the commitments the Airport agreed to… Read the full press release
One of Europe’s fastest growing airlines bases aircraft at Gatwick Norwegian has increased flights from Gatwick by over a third since 2009 Twelve new leisure routes and increased Scandinavian services offer greater choice for leisure and business travellers 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle, one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, has chosen to establish a UK… Read the full press release
China Remains on Track to Become the World’s Largest Bus Chinese Economy Benefits from Policy Initiatives to Strengthen Domestic Consumer Demand Shanghai, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has released the results of its third GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H1 report, a semi-annual analysis of one of the largest business travel markets… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Warren Jones as Head of Cargo Network Service (CNS), effective 24 April 2013. Jones, a US national, was previously the Aviation Development Manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and has more than 15 years’ experience in aviation and cargo issues. He… Read the full press release
Café Boulud offers a lunch deal anyone can make time for. 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Café Boulud unveils its brand new lunch menu, designed to service diners, start-to-finish in an hour with a Ride and Dine promotion, allowing guests travelling from the downtown Toronto area to arrive in style with a free black car ride from Uber car service.* Café… Read the full press release
Southwest converts AirTran operations in four cities: Charlotte, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; Flint, Mich.; and Portland, Maine Southwest expands footprint beyond the 48 contiguous states for the first time in the carrier’s history with service to San Juan, Puerto Rico 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched inaugural service to five cities on Sunday, April… Read the full press release
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways on Thursday received its first fully owned cargo aircraft to tap into the growing cargo freighting business in Africa. The new freighter jet, Boeing B737-300, has a cargo capacity of 20 metric tons. It is the first of four passenger aircraft owned by the airline which were identified for conversion… Read the full press release
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Please be informed that Skybus have this morning closed Lands End Airport and will be transferring all flights to and from the Isles of Scilly to Newquay Cornwall Airport until Monday 15th April 2013 inclusive. This decision follows periods of prolonged heavy rain and takes into account the weather warnings for the… Read the full press release
Weight reduction results in savings of over EUR 100,000 per year Austrian Airlines clears out an entire Airbus 320 Savings of about 375t of Co₂ emissions p.a. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The fuel price is one of the biggest cost factors for an airline. At Austrian Airlines fuel comprises about one quarter of total costs. For… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On April 11, 2013 Aeroflot took delivery of A320 airplane made by Airbus. The aircraft is named in honor of Nicolay G. Basov, Russian physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 1964 for fundamental work in the field of quantum electronics. Now the Aeroflot fleet counts 83 A319/320/321 aircraft with the average airplane age of five years. All Airbus aircraft are received by Aeroflot directly… Read the full press release
Schiphol ranks among Top 3 airports worldwide 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Skytrax World Airport Awards held at Passenger Terminal Expo in Geneva, passengers once again proclaimed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Europe’s best airport, marking the second year running that Schiphol has received this prestigious award. Schiphol also climbed one spot to 3rd place on the ranking… Read the full press release
Enjoy a cornucopia of traditional fare, as well as the new vegan and gluten free stations. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Mother’s Day, celebrate with an elegant brunch at Four SeasonsHotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Executive Chef Ashley James is preparing an elaborate brunch display with an assortment of stations including the farmers market salad, sushi and seafood,… Read the full press release
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bridge Rehabilitations on I-29 and I-435 near KCI Begin Sunday, April 14Bridge rehabilitation to prolong the life of several structures in the Northland begins in April, requiring the Missouri Department of Transportation to temporarily close each structure. Some of this work and other improvements are near Kansas City International Airport. Travelers should… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, California, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of the media were invited today (April 11, 2013) to join airport officials on a construction “hard hat” tour of the $438-million replacement Central Utility Plant (CUP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The new modern, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, computer-managed utility plant will provide the heating and energy needs of the new,… Read the full press release
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger traffic increase at London Gatwick Passenger traffic up by 2.5% compared with March 2012 Traffic for the 12 months ended 31 March 2013 increased by 1.2% taking the total annual passenger numbers to 34.2 million March 2013 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Apr-12 Apr-11 Growth Mar-13… Read the full press release
Applauds NextGen Investments and Trusted Traveler Programs Increased Taxes and Fees Will Have Negative Impact on Economy Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement is attributable to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, following the Obama Administration’s fiscal year 2014 budget. The President’s budget request addresses several priorities of importance to a critical… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations to even better address the needs of its 240 member airlines. Senior management changes were also announced to support the new structure. All changes will take effect from 1 July 2013. A key guiding… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Secretary of Tourism, Mexico and G20 pioneer, Ms Gloria Guevara and President of Boeing Southeast Asia and former US Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Ralph ‘Skip’ Boyce, will be keynote speakers of the 2013 PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok April 26. With other world tourism industry leaders such as Taleb Rifai,… Read the full press release