Apres Extravaganza At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa WHISTLER, B.C. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new event is set to launch the spring season in Whistler with a tasty après experience. The Whistler Film Festival Society presents Spring Fling – A Taste of Whistler on Saturday, March 30 at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Prepare… Read the full press release
Madrid – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for action to improve air traffic management (ATM) efficiency and costs, put forward key objectives for a better-performing global ATM system, and set out a vision for achieving the goals of the long-delayed Single European Sky (SES). “It is time for action on… Read the full press release
Energetic social hub open morning, afternoon and night, offering gourmet coffee, hand-crafted cocktails, small bites and more Las Vegas, U.S.A. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lobby and garden at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas will come alive this spring with Press, a relaxed yet sophisticated new indoor/outdoor concept offering a variety of innovative food and drink offerings in a unique… Read the full press release
MADRID, Spain. 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — World ATM Congress, Stand #826 – Searidge Technologies, provider of intelligent video solutions to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and airports, announced that their ATC-grade video system and intelligent video platform, IntelliDAR™ have been selected to enhance Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower situational awareness at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International… Read the full press release
ROSEMONT, Ill. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare announces Fun in the Park promotion. Have a weekend of fun at Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare and experience the hottest hotel and night life Hilton and Rosemont have to offer. Stay for the weekend and receive a $50.00 credit towards any of the venues at The MB… Read the full press release
Sofia Airport passengers have yet another opportunity for access to the international route network. 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 28 January (Monday), the first airberlin flight took off from Sofia to the German capital city. This new flight is an important addition to the destinations from Eastern Europe. Travellers can transfer in Berlin and continue on flights worldwide. Onboard comfortable airplanes, passengers are offered free delicacies, drinks and magazines…. Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, was notified this morning (12 Feb) at a State of Play meeting with the EU Commission, that the EU Commission intends to prohibit Ryanair’s offer for Aer Lingus, despite the fact that Ryanair has met every competition concern raised in the EU’s Statement of Objections and during the… Read the full press release
e-Connect Chair puts technology at travellers’ fingertips while keeping the sand under their feet Santa Barbara, U.S.A. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests of Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara can now stay connected in all the ways they wish while soaking up the alluring, Riviera-like surroundings – thanks to a technology enabledchaise longue of the Resort’s own creation…. Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has been recognised and rewarded for its Service Excellence at the Ireland Excellence Awards. The bestowment of the prestigious Gold Star accolade, which is independently validated by the Centre for Competitiveness and recognises organisations that have demonstrated excellence in their overall business performance, follows a rigorous examination… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Летище София стартира разширението на пътническата галерия на Терминал 2. Реконструкцията удължава обекта в северна посока с около 6 м. На събитието присъстваха министърът на транспорта, информационните технологии и съобщенията Ивайло Московски, зам.-министърът на МВР – Димитър Димитров, Изп. директор на,,България Ер” – кап. Янко Георгиев, управителят на ф-ма АТ ,,Инженеринг 2000” – Илиян Терзиев… Read the full press release
$179* one-way fare available for purchase now through Feb. 16 SEATTLE — 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will add a nonstop, daily flight between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore., starting June 9 through September 2, 2013. To kick off the new service, the airline is offering a $179* one-way fare, which must be purchased by… Read the full press release
EVEN MORE WAYS TO BOOK THE LOWEST FARES ON RYANAIR.COM 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (12 Feb) announced a new partnership with Maestro Card, providing passengers with even more ways to book the lowest fares on the Ryanair.com website. Bookings on Ryanair.com can now be made using a Maestro… Read the full press release
Simon Casson talks trends and innovation, plus details of a new global spa promotion Corporate – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Simon Casson refers to the personal touch, he’s talking about more than his leadership style, or even the literal interaction between spa therapist and client. “What sets Four Seasons Spas apart is a sense of caring and the intuitive… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The efficient use of resources in day-to-day operations is a top priority for the Lufthansa Group – both in the air and on the ground. Take paper usage, for example. At present, about 78 per cent of the printer and copy paper used by the Group in Germany is recycled paper. For printing… Read the full press release
More than 14.7 million passengers passed through the Capital’s airport last year Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today published the 2012 performance report for Abu Dhabi International Airport, which reflects a significant growth of 18.9% in passenger traffic compared to 2011. During 2012, the Airport greeted 14,700,420 passengers,… Read the full press release
24 stations re-accredited with Secure Station status Passenger satisfaction with safety and security continues to grow 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers using South West Trains have been given a further boost after 24 more locations on the network were re-accredited with Secure Station status, taking the total number with the nationally recognised safety mark to more… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — India and Japan have resolved to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector. This was decided at a meeting between the visiting Japanese Senior Vice-Minister of Tourism, Mr. Hiroshi Kajiyama and Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi here today. It was also decided that both the countries will identify areas for working together and explore new opportunities in tourism sector especially in… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has appointed Fox Browne Creative to help implement an extensive programme aimed at maintaining and improving its 32 safari lodges in India and Africa’s most iconic natural destinations. Fox Browne Creative (www.foxbrowne.com) is well known for their many successful projects offering advice and assistance in the development of… Read the full press release
Stay three nights at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle and receive a two-night complimentary stay at another Four Seasons Thailand Hotel Koh Samui, Thailand – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summers can never last long enough, so to give guests the opportunity to stay a couple of extra days in paradise, Four SeasonsHotels Thailand is bringing back the ever-popular Summer Compliments… Read the full press release
Metrolink will pass out a limited edition paper train in celebration of Lunar New Year LOS ANGELES – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink passengers will have the opportunity to travel to the 114th annual Golden Dragon Parade this Saturday. After arriving at Los Angeles Union Station, riders can transfer with no additional charge to the Metro… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are delighted to announce that Kyoto ranks third place in the readers’ vote of the top city’s ranking of the Wanderlust Travel Award 2013 in the magazine, Wanderlust. It is one of the leading international travel magazines, covering adventurous, cultural and special travel interest. Top ten cities (Satisfaction rating) No. 1 Hoi… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S MONDAY MADNESS! 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Mar & Apr from only £16 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 11 Feb), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Maastricht from just £16 in March and April as part of its… Read the full press release
Ridership increases of more than 10% on most popular routes: Quebec – Montréal – Ottawa – Toronto Montréal, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — During a speech before the Canadian Club of Montreal today, VIA Rail Canada’s President and CEO (www.viarail.ca), Mr. Marc Laliberté, shared ridership results for the last quarter on the most popular routes in its… Read the full press release
Knott’s Spring Fling! Knott’s Offers Family-Size Fun March 23 through April 7 Buena Park, CA – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Knott’s Berry Farm, where fun is always growing, will be celebrating the coming of spring in a BIG way with live entertainment, interactive games and food and wine events starting March 23rd. From Ghost Town to… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — G6 Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, announces the opening of 63 locations in 2012, all under franchise contracts. The latest openings include 57 Motel 6 and six Studio 6 properties, with a room count of more than 5,100. “We… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already a traditional chess tournament «Aeroflot OPEN — 2013» dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the leading Russian airline company will take place in Moscow starting from February 11 till February 18, 2013. Sponsored by Aeroflot and organized by the Russian Chess Federation, this international festival is attracting a lot of amateur and professional chess players from all over the world. «Aeroflot OPEN» is held… Read the full press release
Passenger Guide to Airline Videos brings their service under one roof for ease of access Skytrax launch an online Airline Passenger Video Guide featuring Airline Videos 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Whilst such videos are already out there, we wanted to offer a one-stop opportunity for travellers to have easy access to view the very many airline videos. Time… Read the full press release
Members receive savings through soap, bottled amenities recycling 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has joined forces with Clean the World Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that collects and recycles used soap and bottled amenities from hotels, to offer AH&LA members an exclusive additional five percent discount per room. More than… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tuesday, 11 February 2013: Shannon Airport has today welcomed the decision by Ryanair to add extra flights to both its Palma and Malaga services during the peak summer months in a further indication of the return to growth at the airport. The extra Ryanair flights are the latest addition to Shannon’s European summer sun… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport takes additional measures regarding access control to the non-public area of the airport following the incident with an unaccompanied minor who travelled to Malaga last Friday. Together with the competent authorities, Brussels Airport will investigate whether additional security measures are required, in terms of infrastructure as well as procedures. In… Read the full press release