San Francisco International Airport Commission announces the nominees to the Airport Naming Committee

SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport Commission today announced the nominees to the Airport Naming Committee which was established on March 4, 2013. The Airport Naming Committee will be chaired by Airport Commission President Larry Mazzola and will consist of eight additional individuals who, as a group, reflect awareness of the social,… Read the full press release

Arriving race goers get a taste of Aintree at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) is gearing up for the expected influx of horse racing fans as they fly to JLA on their way to the three day John Smith’s Grand National at the Aintree Racecourse, which culminates in the world famous steeplechase on Saturday. To help arriving race-goers get a flavour… Read the full press release

New Frankfurt flight takes off from Bristol Airport

Six per week service to Germany’s financial capital to go double daily in May  2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frankfurt becomes the latest German city on Bristol Airport’s destination map today (2 April 2013) when bmi regional commences a new six-times a week service to the city. The departure of the first flight just after midday marks… Read the full press release

Three Tour Operators To Earn Scholarships for the 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit

Seattle, WA, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Providing financial support to early-stage adventure tourism enterprises is the purpose behind the Tour Operator Scholarships launched today by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the  legal office of Rome McGuigan, P.C., adventure travel legal specialists. Deserving scholarship winners for 2013 will gain access to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s global network… Read the full press release

Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Reports Record Growth in Visitor Spending and Tourism Industry Employment

STOWE, Vt., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors made an estimated 13.95 million person trips to Vermont during 2011 for leisure, business or personal travel. Direct spending by visitors for goods and services totaled $1.7 billion, according to a report released by the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM). The biannual VDTM comprehensive research study titled:… Read the full press release

PATA Youth Forum to tap into the industry leaders insights on how consumers find, search and connect to travel in the future

2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – the Future of Tourism,” the PATA Youth Forum will tap into the insights of industry leaders on how consumers will find, search and connect to travel in the future. Hosted by the College of Innovation at Thammasat University, the Forum will take place Thursday April 25 at… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System: Turkish Airlines Launches Non-stop Flights Between Houston and Istanbul

Europe’s Best Airline Plans for Takeoff at George Bush Intercontinental Airport 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, is expanding its presence in the United States. Today marks the launch of its newest gateway in Houston, Texas. Houston becomes the fifth U.S. gateway, joining Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and… Read the full press release

Discovery Centre to Open at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania

2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Launching June 2013, the Discovery Centre at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti will allow guests to explore Tanzania’s remarkable wilderness, wildlife, people and culture. Part museum exhibit, part lecture theatre, the Discovery Centre will be the first lodge-based conservation research and education platform in the Serengeti. Visitors will be guided through the Serengeti’s key attributes by the… Read the full press release

Ryanair opens new base in Zadar, Croatia

17 ROUTES & 300,000 PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 1st CROATIA BASE 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (1 Apr) opened its new base in Croatia at Zadar with one-based aircraft and 17 routes, which will deliver up to 300,000 passengers p.a. and sustain 300 “on-site” jobs, as Ryanair invests over… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines’ Family Summer Fun Fares

Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by April 4 for travel through Sept. 8 DENVER, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a fare sale with family fun fares that can help you make some great summer memories. Fly to your favorite Frontier city with fares as low as $89* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Offers LGBT Travelers New Ways To Go Out As Pride Travel Season Begins

New ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.’ Package Offers Value At More Than 460 Hotels In Top Gay Destinations Worldwide MCLEAN, Va., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As cities from San Francisco and Toronto to London and Amsterdam prepare for the start of Pride season, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers added value at more than 460 participating Hilton and Hilton Grand… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Hotels Offer Kids Menu by Keri Glassman — Brings Nutrition, Flavor and Imagination to the Table

Washington, D.C., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has partnered with nationally recognized nutritionist and author Keri Glassman to create a new JW Kids Menu, helping junior jetsetters build healthy eating habits while traveling and arming them with the skills they need to continue the practice at home. The interactive menu, debuting at… Read the full press release

Amadeus and IAG sign new long-term content agreement

New deal will ensure Amadeus travel agents continue to enjoy full access to a comprehensive range of fares, schedules and availability from British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express Madrid, Spain, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has today signed a new long-term content agreement with International Airlines Group… Read the full press release

SFO/SAS Announce “#SFOadventure” Photo Contest on Instagram & Twitter

Social media contest to award round-trip tickets on Scandinavian Airlines SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is welcoming Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) new non-stop service to Copenhagen by hosting a social media photo contest. SAS begins flying non-stop to Copenhagen, Denmark six times per week on April 8, 2013. The “#SFOadventure”… Read the full press release

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT JOB FAIR OFFERS 125 FOOD-SERVICE POSITIONS

Los Angeles, California, 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) First Source Hiring Program is coordinating the first job fair for airport tenants planning to hire hundreds of employees for the new restaurant and retail complex opening this summer in the New Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). HMS Host,… Read the full press release

Massport Proposes New and Amended Capital Programs Projects to Boston Logan’s Passenger Facility Charge Program

2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is applying to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for authority to use the amount of passenger facility charges (PFCs) collected from certain enplaning passengers at Boston Logan Airport International Airport in order to pay for certain specified airfield and terminal projects at Logan. In accordance with FAA… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and a cleaner world

Introducing a Greener Way at Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Hotel’s commitment to sustainability and a cleaner world. 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and appreciates the importance of socially responsible programs to help save lives and protect our planet. That’s why the Hotel has partnered with Clean the World to recycle soaps and bottled amenities from guest rooms… Read the full press release

Expedia Adds Beautiful, Simple Itinerary with Live Data to Award-Winning Booking App

Expedia Shares New Download Numbers, Passes 11 Million Downloads Milestone on Eve of Mobile Itineraries Launch BELLEVUE, Wash., 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel company, today announced the addition of a set of robust, visual mobile itineraries capabilities to its award-winning Expedia mobile app. Because the itinerary is connected to the traveler’s… Read the full press release

TAT Promotes Cycling Tours at the “Bangkok Bike 2013”

Bangkok, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with NCC Exhibition Organisers (NEO), is to organise the Bangkok Bike 2013 during 2-5 May 2013 at Hall 4, Impact Muang Thong Thani. The first exhibition of its kind in the country, it is designed to promote the use of bicycles for both recreational… Read the full press release

IHG® Announces New Holiday Inn Express® Hotel for Downtown Oklahoma City

Award-Winning owner NewcrestImage Group Expands Midscale Hotel Portfolio with IHG ATLANTA, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces its newest hotel development for Oklahoma City, in the vibrant Bricktown entertainment area. In partnership with NewcrestImage, the new-build Holiday Inn Express® will join the neighborhood at… Read the full press release

Aeroflot puts its third brand new Boeing 777-300ER into service

MOSCOW, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot puts its third brand new Boeing 777-300ER into service in accordance with the delivery plan and without any delays. The aircraft is named in honor of Prince Mikhail B. Barclay de Tolly (1761-1818), Russian Field Marshal and Minister of War during the Patriotic War of 1812 against the Napoleonic forces. This Boeing 777-300ER is the third to join the Aeroflot fleet out… Read the full press release

Skytrax: ANA All Nippon Airways achieves 5-Star Airline rating

2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Airline Star Rating review, Japan’s largest airline, ANA All Nippon Airways has been elevated to the exclusive 5-Star Airline Rating, reflecting the high quality of Airport and Onboard product and service standards of ANA All Nippon Airways. The exclusive, top-tier 5-Star Rating is only awarded to airlines achieving the highest… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2012

bmi regional, Aegean Airlines, Thai Airways International and Saudi Airlines Cargo best-performing airlines 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2007 Brussels Airport for the first time handed out the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards to airlines and partners that stand out in terms of punctuality and performance, environment and safety and network and route development. During the sixth… Read the full press release

The Best of the West on Two Wheels: New Biking Package at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole

2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, guests can immerse themselves in Wyoming’s expansive sky, rushing rivers and grand beauty while riding alongside the Teton mountain range on an exclusive Fitzgerald’s Bicycles tour with Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. On these new tours, guests ride through four distinct regions of Jackson Hole and Teton Valley, sampling the authentic Wild West. Pedals… Read the full press release

JAL New jal.com Homepage for Overseas

TOKYO, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) renewed its overseas homepage http://www.jal.com/ on March 28, 2013 to reflect customer needs to improve usability. In line with the homepage used in Japan http://www.jal.co.jp/, JAL’s overseas websites which is being served in 26 countries and regions, served in 11 different languages*1 have been reconstructed to provide customers with more information that is… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flights between San Diego and Boston

$159* one-way fare available for purchase now through April 9, for travel April 30 through June 12, 2013  SEATTLE, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flights today between San Diego and Boston—the sixth new city the carrier has begun serving from San Diego in the past year. To kick off the new service, the… Read the full press release

airberlin: topbonus spring promotion to take place in April

2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout April, members of topbonus, the airberlin frequent flyer program, can collect five times as many miles with every purchase at a Heinemann Duty Free shop in Germany or Austria. For every euro spent, topbonus members receive five topbonus award miles. With topbonus, award miles can be redeemed for an award flight… Read the full press release

Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s Largest Hotel, will be hosting a job fair on Monday, April 1

ANAHEIM, Calif., 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel announced today that it will be hosting a job fair on Monday, April 1 in its Pacific Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The job fair will feature opportunities for positions in Housekeeping, Communications, Front Office, Guest Services, Kitchen, Stewarding, Health Club, Food… Read the full press release

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION

Enterprise one of only five major companies to publish GRI-verified sustainability reports in travel industry Kirk Kazanjian: “Today’s customers have a strong interest in doing business with companies committed to sustainability” ST. LOUIS, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has received the 2013 Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Award from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), honoring the company as a leader… Read the full press release

Oman Air Celebrates Success at ITB Berlin

Oman Air is celebrating its participation this year in an extraordinarily successful ITB Berlin. 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors to its spectacular stand at the German travel fair, which is one of the largest events of its kind in the world. In addition,… Read the full press release