Executive Conference Center At Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Receives Prestigious Certification

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International Association of Conference Centers Approves Area’s Premier Meeting Facility TUCSON, Ariz., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort today announced that its 11,000 square-foot contemporary conference center received the coveted approval from the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Only select conference centers that meet stringent quality standards and provide… Read the full press release

Airport bus set to boost Bath business

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2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new bus service between Bristol Airport and Bath has been welcomed by the organisation representing businesses in the city. The Bath Bus Company announced its plans to commence an hourly service from 24 March at the recent annual forum for members of Bath Tourism Plus, where the news was warmly received…. Read the full press release

Aer Lingus and JetBlue Airways announce code-share agreement

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Agreement includes connecting East Coast flights to/from New York’s JFK and Boston’s Logan International Airport  2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Lingus and JetBlue Airways today announced a code-share agreement, expanding the current interline partnership between the carriers’ two networks at New York’s John F. Kennedy International airport as well as Boston’s Logan International airport. The two… Read the full press release

SAS continues to achieve world-class punctuality

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2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, continues to achieve world-class punctuality. According to independent source FlightStats, 87.91% of all SAS flights landed on time in 2012. This puts SAS in second place in the “Major European Airlines” category and in third place in “Major International Airlines”. StarAlliancewas also in second place in the new “AirlineAlliance”… Read the full press release

Manal Kelig Joins the Adventure Travel Trade Association as Executive Director of Middle East and North Africa

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Seattle, WA., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) announced today that Ms. Manal Kelig, an expert in community development and tourism in the Middle East and Northern Africa, has joined the ATTA global team. Over the last three years the ATTA has created executive director positions in targeted regions across the globe in order to… Read the full press release

Hilton Palacio del Rio Appoints Bethany Reese As Sales Manager

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zachry Hospitality today announced appointment of Bethany Reese as sales manager at Hilton Palacio del Rio. TJ Pritchard, director of sales, Hilton Palacio del Rio said, “Bethany’s role will be to maintain the hotel’s position in the Texas association and convention market. Her well rounded experience includes sales, catering… Read the full press release

Massport Board Approves Billion Dollar Capital Program

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Five Year Plan Funds 341 Projects, Supports 7,887 Jobs BOSTON, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today approved a rolling five-year program of more than $1 billion to fund 341 projects as part of the Authority’s fiscal year 2013 – 2017 comprehensive financial plan of capital improvements. “Each year, this is one of the most… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Master Sommelier Suyanto Wins First Prize in Indonesian Sommelier Competition

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Suyanto will represent Indonesia in the World Sommelier Competition in Tokyo this March. 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announces that its own Senior Master Sommelier Suyanto has been recognized as the Best Wine Sommelier in the Indonesian Sommelier Competition. The Indonesian Sommelier Competition was held on January 25, 2013, with the last remaining four… Read the full press release

Swissport International Ltd. reports 10% revenue growth in 2012

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Zurich, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation industry, is reporting total revenue of CHF 1.9 billion for the year 2012. This represents a 10% increase in revenue compared to 2011 which is reinforcing the market leading position of the company. The results… Read the full press release

Amadeus mid office partnership makes a splash in Australian market

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2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has today announced a strategic partnership with Dolphin Dynamics, as the latest addition to Amadeus’ comprehensive mid and back office offering in Australia and New Zealand, alongside Travelog, Tramada®, VTO and Amadeus Agency Manager. The partnership agreement sees Amadeus offer pre-sales, training… Read the full press release

PATA Appoints Daniela Wagner as PATA European Coordinator

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Bangkok, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Ms Daniela Wagner as PATA European Coordinator, effective February 22, 2013. Mr Martin J Craigs, PATA CEO said: “I am delighted to welcome Ms Daniela Wagner to the PATA family. Her long and relevant career experience will add value as we build the PATA… Read the full press release

EASA welcomes ICAO agreement on new aircraft CO2 and noise standards

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2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) welcomes progress made by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) at their 9th Meeting on 4-15 February in Montreal. Agreement was reached within CAEP on a new aeroplane CO2 certification requirement, as well as a new global noise standard that… Read the full press release

2013 AFRICAN AIRPORT OF THE YEAR – O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JOHANNESBURG

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2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport was presented with the 2013 African Airport of the Year award for Airport Cargo Excellence. The award was attained following a STAT TIMES online survey conducted globally, over a month-long process, amongst varied air cargo industry players totalling 42 000 voting readers. Global champions… Read the full press release

Jay Miller Named Director of Golf at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

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New director is 17-year resident of Costa Rica, 8-yearFour Seasons veteran, tropical turfgrass specialist and award-winning conservationist. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jay Miller has been promoted to Director of Golf at Four SeasonsResort Costa Rica. He was previously Director of Golf Operations at the Resort since the opening of the Arnold Palmer signature golf course in 2005. “We are grateful… Read the full press release

AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA TO SHOWCASE ITS UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY ATTRIBUTES AND FEATURES AT AIR CARGO AFRICA EXHIBITION

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2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s nine airports provide vital connectivity, accessibility and location benefits for air cargo links between South Africa, Africa and rest of the world Johannesburg, 21 February 2013 – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is showcasing its unique connectivity attributes at the Air Cargo Africa exhibition and conference taking place… Read the full press release

QATAR AIRWAYS GROUP MARKS QATAR’S NATIONAL SPORTS DAY WITH A HOST OF ACTIVITIES

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Staff Celebrate Healthy Living Enjoying Fun Day Out With Colleagues And Families More Than 1,500 Participants Turned Up Making The Annual Event A Huge Success For National Airline Doha, QATAR, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Group celebrated Qatar’s National Sports Day with fun and excitement attracting more than 1,500 staff and their families for a… Read the full press release

airberlin records profit in 2012

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Positive operating result (EBIT) of EUR 70.2 million – an improvement of more than EUR 300 million over the previous year Net profit of EUR 6.8 million Group revenue of EUR 4.31 billion, capacity utilization increased from 78.21 to 79.80 per cent, Yield improved by 7.7 per cent to EUR 120.05 “Shape & Size” efficiency… Read the full press release

The ATPI Group and Travelport extend long-term partnership

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Langley, UK, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading business travel and events company, the ATPI Group, has confirmed a substantial contract extension with Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry. The partnership between the two businesses allows the ATPI Group access to Travelport’s travel booking technology in a multitude of countries.  Travelport is now the… Read the full press release

Canada broadcasts its appeal to Japan

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New drama series and experiential summer campaign bring Canadian adventures to Japanese TV. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Canada has what it takes to be big in Japan. The Canadian Tourism Commission(CTC) joined hands with Canadian industry partners to help Imagica BS return to these shores to film a new three-part drama series for Japanese TV in… Read the full press release

Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel Unveils $30 Million Guest Room Redesign

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Washington, DC, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, situated at 999 9th Street at K Street, NW,  announced the completion of the redesign of its 807 guest rooms and suites, a 30 million dollar investment by its owners, Sunstone Hotels.   Renaissance Hotels is a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:… Read the full press release

Virginia Wine & Dine Month to Celebrate Love by the Glass

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-March celebrates local wines at restaurants statewide-  RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is taking dining to a new level this March with LOVE by The Glass: Virginia Wine & Dine Month. For epicurean travelers, March is an ideal time to visit Virginia, as restaurants and wine shops statewide put local Virginia wines front and… Read the full press release

Splash Into Wellbeing And Fitness At Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

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Hong Kong, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to announce an addition to its luxury facilities with the opening of a new swimming pool and fitness centre, scheduled for early summer 2013. This comprehensive new fitness and wellbeing space, designed by leading hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany (who designed both Dinner… Read the full press release

Winter Refuge with a Taste: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Debuts New Menus

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Fresca, Stefano’s and Byblos restaurants offer guests a menu lift-up. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dining experience just got more adventurous atFour Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. Guests can relish in an enticing culinary experience around an inviting array of new menus offered in Stefano’s and Byblos restaurants, and Fresca Café. At Stefano’s Restaurant, Italian Chef Francesco Picaro… Read the full press release

Heathrow to pilot new noise insulation scheme

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Heathrow is to trial a new noise insulation scheme, designed to provide more effective and tailored assistance for people affected by aircraft noise. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘Quieter Homes Initiative’ has been developed following a consultation about the existing noise insulation schemes on offer and research into schemes offered by other major airports around the… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet Book Saves Three Queensland Boys

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2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has discovered that its book Not-for-Parents: How to Be a World Explorer has been directly responsible for saving three boys stuck in Queensland mud flats. As originally reported in the Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette last month, nine-year-old Port Douglas boy Vasco Gonsalves and two other boys… Read the full press release

Frontier Announces Schedule Extension Includes Summer Seasonal Service

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Book at FlyFrontier.com for travel through Sept. 8 DENVER, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines announced today that it has extended the schedule of flights available for sale through Sept. 8 2013 on FlyFrontier.com. Customers can now book their summer travel to take advantage of Frontier’s low fares and expanding route map, including recently announced new… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association Launches 2013 “Travel Blitz”

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Grassroots initiative will coordinate travel supporters to engage Members of Congress and reveal travel’s deep economic impact in communities nationwide Washington, D.C., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Elected officials across the country will hear of travel’s broad and significant economic contributions thanks to a new program the U.S. Travel Association is launching called Travel Blitz. “Those of… Read the full press release

BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFERS FREE HOTEL ROOMS IN BRITAIN

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2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways and VisitBritain have sent out their “Big British Invite” today, offering deals and experiences in the UK, including two nights free accommodation in select UK hotels. The two free nights offer is available when customers purchase a roundtrip airfare between the US and the UK.  The offer is valid through… Read the full press release

Martin Travel Strikes New Technology and GDS Partnership with Travelport

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Atlanta, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new long-term GDS and technology services agreement with Martin Travel, LLC, western Virginia’s leading leisure and business travel services provider. Through the agreement, Martin Travel has gained access to end-to-end travel management technologies, and comprehensive GDS content and services… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group profitable in difficult environment

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Operating profit in 2012 totals 524 million euros / Sale of equity investments lifts net profit to 990 million euros / Executive Board proposes to suspend dividend payment 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to last year’s preliminary consolidated financial statements, Lufthansa Group posted revenues totalling 30.1 billion euros (+4.9 per cent) and generated an operating profit… Read the full press release