2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Air France teams will be involved in several special events to celebrate the year of the snake with customers travelling to and from China. THE CHINESE NEW YEAR IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE At Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the festivities will start on Friday 8… Read the full press release
THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX – EASYJET LAUNCH SCOTLAND’S FIRST FLIGHT TO LONDON SOUTHEND
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, Scotland’s largest airline, will introduce the first direct flight between Edinburgh and London Southend from 2 May 2013. The new link will operate six times per week from Edinburgh Airport and fares go on sale today (7 February) starting from £31.49 one way*. The additional flights mean easyJet now provide over 10,000… Read the full press release
Love is in the air: Gatwick Airport passengers pick Edinburgh and Belfast over traditional Valentine’s retreats
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Edinburgh and Belfast have flown into the top ten list of favourite Valentine’s destinations for Gatwick Airport passengers this year, with the two British cities coming third and seventh respectively in the airport’s top ten. Surprisingly, traditional romantic hotspots such as Venice and Rome did not feature at all in the top… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains’ Cheshire stations are the best
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains has scooped two major awards at the annual Cheshire Best Kept Station awards held on 22 January 2013. Crewe station picked up an award for the fifth year running and Macclesfield station was also a winner. Crewe (Best Staffed Station Award) John Hulme, Organiser of Cheshire Best Kept Station, said: “Our… Read the full press release
Competitive intelligence: Canada’s rivals spin the tourism wheel of fortune.
Las Vegas rolls the dice with a new campaign, Australia reaches for the skies and BRIC shoppers line up at the tills. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is one of many major players in the high stakes world of international tourism. Like a big casino, the tourism marketplace is crowded with risk-takers looking to get… Read the full press release
Marriott International Introduces JW Marriott Brand to Bangladesh with the Signing of JW Dhaka
Luxury Hospitality Brand to Open 700-Room Property, Largest in Bangladesh 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today signed an agreement with Jamuna Builders Limited to operate the 700-room JW Marriott Hotel Dhaka. Jamuna Builders Limited is a real estate sister concern of the Jamuna Group – Bangladesh’s largest diversified conglomerate. JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott… Read the full press release
AIRLINE LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE PASS PRODUCT TO BENEFIT REGULAR TRAVELLERS
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new route pass offering 25% discount for travellers booking four return flights has been launched by Eastern Airways across its network. The new 4-4-3 Route Pass product initiative introduced by the UK’s second largest regional airline will benefit regular commuters when they purchase four flights for the price of three on any… Read the full press release
Houston Launches Largest Destination Image Campaign in City’s History
Chefs, artists and taste makers come together for major collaborative effort HOUSTON, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —How do you tell the story of a city? Five years ago, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) launched the My Houston campaign. The city’s celebrity sons and daughters touted what they love about Houston, and the unscripted results ran in a… Read the full press release
Tourism Forum promotes business between Africa and Spain
Madrid, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The fourth edition of the Investment and Tourism Business Forum (INVESTOUR) addressed cooperation and business opportunities between Spain and Africa. Celebrated on the occasion of the Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR), INVESTOUR 2013 brought together representatives from 33 African countries and over 50 Spanish entrepreneurs. (FITUR, 31 January) An initiative of UNWTO,… Read the full press release
Hard Rock International Announces Hotel Development In Celebrity Getaway Destination, Palm Springs, California
Orlando, Fla., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard Rock International – with hotel locations from Bali to Cancun, San Diego to Singapore and Chicago to Macau – announces plans to open Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs in Fall 2013, bringing the legendary Hard Rock vibe to one of Southern California’s hottest vacation destinations. Hard Rock International, in collaboration with Kittridge… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific Adds Fifth Daily Flight to London Heathrow
Cathay Pacific Adds Fifth Daily Flight to London Heathrow Hong Kong Carrier Redefining Convenience in Long-Haul Markets 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced a fifth daily return flight between its Hong Kong hub and London Heathrow, scheduled to debut on 27 June 2013. The additional flight further demonstrates Cathay Pacific’s commitment to serve key… Read the full press release
Celebrate Spring With A Midterm Breakaway at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Why not whisk the family away this spring to Four Seasons Hotel Dublin on a luxurious Midterm Breakaway starting from EUR 480.00 per night including dinner, bed and breakfast? Available from February 11 to 17, 2013, the Midterm Breakaway begins from the moment of arrival with treats, family meals and fun in the pool. Families can relax and… Read the full press release
Gateway Airport Announces Three Final Candidates for Executive Director Position
Community Meet and Greet Planned MESA, Ariz., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced today the three final candidates for the Executive Director position. Izzy Bonilla, Deputy Director at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, joins two internal candidates, Casey Denny, Gateway Airport Deputy Director and Jane Morris, Gateway Airport Director – Special Projects. All three candidates are… Read the full press release
Hotel Demand Outlook for 2013 Remains Positive According to TravelClick
NEW YORK, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotels continue to see a steady increase in occupancy and revenue performance, according to data from the January 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). When looking at Q1 2013 through Q4 2013, the current outlook is for moderate growth, with continued improvement in average daily rate (ADR) being the… Read the full press release
Sebastian Mikosz took the helm of LOT Polish Airlines
Warsaw, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Supervisory Board of LOT Polish Airlines has decided to appoint to the position of CEO – Sebastian Mikosz. It is a great satisfaction and responsibility that the Supervisory Board of LOT Polish Airlines has given me a credit and entrusted me the management of the company. I’m ready to take… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Announces Organizational Leadership Changes
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today announced several executive changes as part of an overall effort to better streamline the Company’s organizational structure. Dave Ridley has taken on a new role as Senior Vice President Business Development. In this position, Ridley will focus on assignments that aid the development of our future business strategy and… Read the full press release
airberlin has been flying for one year from Berlin to Budapest
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has connected Berlin to the Hungarian capital Budapest for the last year. On 6th February 2012, airberlin first started a daily connection to Budapest. After the first increase in frequency in May 2012, the airline is offering two daily flights to Budapest in this year’s summer schedule. “We are very pleased with… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific completes First Class Lounge renovations at The Wing, the airline’s flagship lounge in Hong Kong
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today reopened the First Class Lounge in The Wing, the airline’s flagship lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, following an extensive renovation. The newly opened 1,697-square-metre lounge, together with the Business Class Lounge, where renovations were completed last year, offers unparalleled levels of comfort and service to passengers flying out… Read the full press release
Hilton Athens Offer Special Lunch Menu For €25!
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — For guests enjoying a leisurely breakfast, families tucking into a Sunday brunch, or business guests holding an informal lunch meeting, Byzantino at Hilton Athens is the ideal location for relaxing and socializing. The executive chef, Yannis Manikis, has created a daily rotating set menu, based on Mediterranean cuisine including salad, main course and… Read the full press release
Lufthansa tests the effects of shark skin in flight
Key phrase of the week: Learning from nature 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two Lufthansa Airbus A340-300s are taking part in a very special mission as part of a trial scheduled to run until summer 2013. Eight 10 x 10 cm test patches have been placed on the fuselage and leading edge of the wings of each Airbus… Read the full press release
RYANAIR JAN TRAFFIC FALLS BY 50,000 PAX (-1%)
79.6M PAX CARRIED IN 12 MONTHS TO JAN 13 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (5 Feb) released passenger and load factor stats for Jan 2013, with its monthly traffic falling – as previously guided – by 50,000 (-1%) over Jan 2012 as Ryanair grounded up to 80 aircraft following the busy… Read the full press release
Travelport Announces New Managing Director for China
George Harb appointed to lead strategic opportunities in the region Beijing, China and Hong Kong, 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the appointment of George Harb as its new Managing Director for China, responsible for the development of strategic business opportunities for Travelport in this high-growth region…. Read the full press release
What’s New in Sports in Virginia for 2013
New sports venues, renovations and events make Virginia a top destination for sports in 2013 and beyond RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Athletes take note of Virginia’s new and updated sports venues and events in 2013. From a new squash facility in Charlottesville to a new tennis center in Virginia Beach and many new sporting events throughout… Read the full press release
Kamuela Provision Company At Hilton Waikoloa Village Named One Of The Most Romantic Restaurants By OpenTable Diners
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii, 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kamuela Provision Company (KPC), Hilton Waikoloa Village‘s signature seafood and steak restaurant, is thrilled to announce it has been named a winner of OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Awards for the top 100 most romantic restaurants in the United States. The list of winners is derived from more than five million guest reviews submitted by… Read the full press release
Holidaymakers urged to check the cost of airline extras before booking
2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The millions of UK sun-seekers looking to book flights this winter have been urged to check the cost of any airline fees and charges to make sure they don’t end up paying for services they don’t want. The warning comes from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), whose online tool helps people compare… Read the full press release
DAC and gate Gourmet opens the new VIP Catering Facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport
The new 770 square metre facility marks the launch of the first PPP at Abu Dhabi Airports Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the operator of Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport in the Middle East, and gategroup of Switzerland, today officially opened the ‘Executive Gourmet’ catering… Read the full press release
Always up-to-date with the Lufthansa app
Apps and mobile website for smartphones in a new design 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa has revamped its mobile portal mobile.lufthansa.com, which is designed special-ly for smartphone users. It has also updated the corresponding apps and added a number of new, practical functions. With this latest Lufthansa app, users of iOS- and Android-powered smartphones can receive automated flight… Read the full press release
Renaissance Hotels Inspires Guests to “Live Life to Discover…Love” This Valentine’s Day with Larger Than Life Floral Suite
Love Blossoms in the Ultimate Wall-to-Wall Bouquet Suite. 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to inspire guests to‘Live Life to Discover…Love’this Valentine’s Day,Renaissance Hotels (www.renhotels.com) has designed a one-of-a-kind romantic hotel suite complete with 27,000 extraordinary flower blossoms. Couples and loved ones nationwide can experience the ultimate Valentine’s Day getaway by staying in the brand’s exclusive ‘Love Blossoms’ suite,… Read the full press release
transavia.com Masters Codeshare and Interline E-Ticket Processes with Travelport’s Comprehensive E-Ticket Technologies
Atlanta, 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a long-term IT services partnership with the Netherlands’ low-cost carrier transavia.com, an independently operated member of the Air France/KLM Group. transavia.com has adopted the Travelport ETDBase™, a global e-ticket database hosting service, and joined the Travelport E-Ticket Interchange to fully support… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Leads Family Travel Discussion With “Hilton Mom Voyage” Forum For Moms And Dads
MCLEAN, Va., 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, a leader in family travel around the world, today launches Hilton Mom Voyage, www.HiltonMomVoyage.com, a dynamic family travel site featuring 14 moms and one dad who will engage with parents nationwide as they share insider travel content based on their own vacation experiences from the white sand beaches of… Read the full press release