Waliclean, revolutionary method for cleaning vacuum toilet systems Method uses citric acid instead of chemicals – both environmentally-friendly and economical 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Waliclean, a revolutionary method for cleaning vacuum toilet systems, is to be awarded the 2013 Environmental Prize of the City of Vienna. The invention, by Austrian technicians Klaus Banny and Robert… Read the full press release
The Drake Hotel Begins Taking Reservations For Mother’s Day Brunch
CHICAGO, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Drake Hotel presents a spectacular day for your mother on May 12, 2013 with our annual brunch. The traditional brunch offers three seatings at 9:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. The whole family, especially your mother, will beam with joy at the elegant spread of sumptuous offerings. “As a… Read the full press release
Introducing the Kids Virtual Guestbook at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Lasting memories are captured in time at this Boston family hotel. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids staying at Four Seasons Hotel Boston always have reasons to smile – and have fun. And now they have one more reason: the Kids Virtual Guestbook. Upon arrival, children now receive a sheet (and crayons) on which they’re invited to share their favourite… Read the full press release
PARK HYATT BUSAN OPENS ITS DOORS; PAVES THE WAY FOR LUXURY IN SOUTH KOREA
CHICAGO, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the official opening of Park Hyatt Busan, the tenth Park Hyatt property in Asia Pacific and the second Park Hyatt hotel in Korea following Park Hyatt Seoul. As the second largest city in Korea, Busan is one of the most well-known international hubs for Northeast… Read the full press release
Iberia implanta un nuevo sistema de gestión del deshielo de aviones en el aeropuerto de Madrid
Ha desarrollado una herramienta basada en la tecnología 3G que le permitirá tener información de toda la operativa de deshielo en tiempo real. Solo otras tres aerolíneas en el mundo disponen de una herramienta similar para gestionar su base de deshielo. La implantación de este sistema de gestión de deshielo forma parte del proyecto Ágora,… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Dublin Route To Bologna
100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only €19.99 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline (ULCC), today (22 Feb) announced it will launch a new route from Dublin to Bologna in June 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new Irish route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from… Read the full press release
SAS introduces EuroBonus points for domestic business travelers
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travelers who take domestic flights in Norway will soon be able to gain the rewards and benefits that EuroBonus members in the rest of world can enjoy. SAS is now set to introduce its EuroBonus rewards program for domestic flights in Norway with SAS and Widerøe, which means companies with business… Read the full press release
PATA Gold Awards 2013 Now Open for Submissions
Bangkok, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel industry organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to successfully develop and promote travel and tourism in Asia Pacific can now submit entries to the 2013 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards. The winning entries will be showcased at the PATA Travel Mart, September 15-17, 2013, in Chengdu,… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Collaborates with Asprey to Bring Travelers The Very Best Hotel Amenities
CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests of Ritz-Carlton properties around the world now have the pleasure of using Asprey Purple Water amenities in the guestrooms, through a new alliance between the two legendary luxury brands. Holding a royal warrant and dating back to 1781, Asprey is one of the world’s oldest and most revered luxury… Read the full press release
Aviation Needs a Global Agreement on Market-Based Measures
But Long-term Solution is Technology, Operations and Infrastructure Hong Kong, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to agree on a global approach to market-based measures (MBMs) to help aviation manage the 2% of global manmade carbon emissions for which it is responsible. IATA also stressed the need for governments… Read the full press release
Spring is Just Around the Corner, and Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is Ready to Bloom
New Easter package includes accommodations, Afternoon Tea and more. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Now is the time to discover the delights of early spring with an Easter break in the heart of Mayfair. Set back from Park Lane and just steps away from Hyde Park in all its spring time glory, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference
SEATTLE, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska’s vice president, finance and chief financial officer, at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference on Monday, March 4, in New… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Now Selling Service Between Austin And San Jose Del Cabo/Los Cabos, Mexico Operated By AirTran Airways
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways began offering for sale new nonstop service international flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and San Jose Del Cabo/Los Cabos International Airport in Baja California, Mexico. AirTran daily service on the new route begins June 2, 2013, and is open for sale now… Read the full press release
Free Currywurst on airberlin flights to the ITB
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — All exhibition visitors travelling with airberlin to this year’s International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in the German capital have reason to celebrate: airberlin will be serving the popular curried sausage known as Currywurst as a free snack on all domestic German flights to Berlin after 10:00 am from 5th to 8th March. Back… Read the full press release
Consolid Designates Travelport Primary Technology Partner
Atlanta, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a long-term agreement with Consolid, a leading multiple points of sale consolidator in Latin America. The new agreement establishes Travelport as Consolid’s travel technology partner, providing access to travel content including air, hotel, car rental and cruise lines via its… Read the full press release
Walk in the Footsteps of Spielberg’s LINCOLN in Virginia
Richmond, Va., 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steven Spielberg’s movie LINCOLN was filmed entirely in Virginia, in and around the cities of Richmond and Petersburg. Virginia’s LINCOLN Movie Trail and interactive Web site lead visitors to actual filming locations as well as restaurants, bars and shops that were favorites of the stars including Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon… Read the full press release
Marriott Helps ‘Clean the World’
Lodging Leader Collects 1M Soap Bars and Amenity Bottles. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global hospitality leader Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has become an official hotel partner of Clean the World, a non-profit that collects, recycles and distributes discarded soaps and other hygiene amenities to communities in need. With nearly 47,000 rooms (more than 200 hotels) already… Read the full press release
Embark Upon a Grand Tour This Summer with Four Seasons Hotels Thailand
Create an unforgettable experience at two, three or four Four Seasons hotels in Thailand. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels Thailand presents its own take on the “Grand Tour,” that traditional educational journey and intellectual adventure, once a rite of passage for elite travellers of a certain means. In addition to the opportunities to discover the culture, flavours… Read the full press release
VisitEngland and lastminute.com join forces to promote short breaks in England
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and leading hotel and travel specialist, lastminute.com, have today launched a joint marketing campaign designed to encourage consumers to embrace the spontaneity of a last minute getaway by visiting www.lastminute.com/visitengland, and booking a short break in England. Tube Card Panels and outdoor advertising at key rail hubs will… Read the full press release
New study from Amadeus estimates long-distance rail traffic in Europe will grow to over 1.36 billion passengers by 2020
• Study identifies six key factors will influence the growth of long-distance rail passenger traffic over the period to 2020 and outlines business potential • Amadeus committed to support growth of rail sector through technology Madrid, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Long-distance passenger traffic will increase by an estimated 21 per cent (2.2 per cent annually) to… Read the full press release
New Openings for Raffles in 2013
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that the company will expand its portfolio over the next 18 months, with openings in Hainan, China, Istanbul, and Jakarta in 2013. 2013: RAFFLES HAINAN will be Raffles’ second property in China after Raffles Beijing Hotel, opening in Spring 2013. With long stretches of pristine sandy beaches and year-round sunshine, Hainan is China’s… Read the full press release
Travelport launches new operation in Vladivostok
Third Russian base to satisfy continued strong demand Moscow, Russia, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces the opening of a new operation in Vladivostok, situated at the head of the Golden Horn Bay in the Primorsky Krai region, near Russia’s border with North Eastern China. This new… Read the full press release
Now Even More Reason to Book on FlyFrontier.com
Fares as low as $39* at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced that, effective immediately, its schedules and fares will no longer be available on Expedia. As always, Frontier’s best fares continue to be found on its website at FlyFrontier.com. When you book at FlyFrontier.com, Frontier guarantees you’ll get the best travel… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Starts the Year with 19.6% Passenger Growth in January
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released the first traffic report of the year for Abu Dhabi International Airport. The report that covers the month of January indicated a double digit increase of a 19.6% growth in passenger traffic, compared to the same month last year. The report… Read the full press release
Heathrow leads the world in passenger boarding
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow passengers are the first in the world to use an innovative technology as part of the airport’s drive to further improve the passenger experience. Terminal 1 passengers are being invited to take part in a two month ‘self-boarding’ trial in partnership with South African Airways, which uses biometric data to help… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Helps Ensure No-one Faces Cancer Alone by Donating more than £225k Ad Space to Support New Macmillan Campaign
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen buses will hit the road this week to help Macmillan Cancer Support reach out to the 7,000* people living with a cancer diagnosis in the city and help ensure no one faces cancer alone as FirstGroup donates significant advertising space to support the charity’s new ‘Not Alone’ campaign. The number of… Read the full press release
EDGE Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver Introduces Denver Restaurant Week Lunch Menu
In addition to special dinner menu, in honour of Restaurant Week, EDGE is offering a new value-priced lunch special. 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — EDGE Restaurant & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Denver is participating in Denver Restaurant Week for the third year in a row, offering a pre-fixe menu at the special price of USD 52.80 for two (based… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines начинает полеты в Грецию
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет об открытии регулярных рейсов из Москвы в столицу Греции – Афины. Новая страна в маршрутной сети S7 Airlines предоставит пассажирам авиакомпании еще больше возможностей для путешествий в Европу. Полеты будут осуществляться с 27 апреля 2013 года с периодичностью два раза в неделю – по средам и субботам. Вылет из московского… Read the full press release
NEW VISITENGLAND CAMPAIGN PROMOTES RURAL BREAKS
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost domestic tourism in 2013 by promoting short breaks in some of England’s most beautiful rural locations. The campaign is the fourth of six launching from January to March, covering the four key themes of countryside, coast, heritage… Read the full press release
Andrew Abram Appointed General Manager of Raffles Dubai
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Peter French, President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, announces the appointment of Andrew Abram as General Manager of Raffles Dubai. Mr. Abram takes up his new role from 20 January 2013. Peter French says, “I am delighted to welcome Andrew into the Raffles family. He has extensive experience in the luxury hospitality industry,… Read the full press release