NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today that it has surpassed 26 million subscribers worldwide. Three and a half million subscribers are in Asia Pacific, where Travelzoo is operated independently by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under license agreement. “There are very few Internet media brands… Read the full press release
SkyTeam Launches Round the World Fares Promotion
Make a dream trip reality with lower fares and choice of 1,000 destinations AMSTERDAM, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is launching a fare promotion for customers planning a Round the World trip in 2013. With 1,000 destinations to choose from, globetrotters can take advantage of a 10% discount off SkyTeam’s lowest economy class… Read the full press release
KLM adds capacity on Bristol-Amsterdam service
Embraer 190 will bring extra seats and enhanced product 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport’s link with award winning European hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is set to be strengthened this spring when Dutch airline, KLM, introduces additional capacity on its four-times daily service between Bristol and Amsterdam Schiphol. KLM will increase capacity by over 12% from the… Read the full press release
GBTA Announces New RFP Guide To Strategic Meetings Management
Alexandria, VA, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today announced the creation of a new RFP Guide to Strategic Meetings Management (SMM). This guide will represent a standard set of topics for an organization to ask vendors to address when soliciting vendor bids for an SMM… Read the full press release
EASA updates European roadmap to tackle aviation safety risks
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just released an updated roadmap to tackle key aviation safety risks. Released in a document known as the European Aviation Safety Plan (EASp), 86 key safety actions to tackle operational, systemic and emerging aviation safety issues are identified for implementation until 2016. The EASp creates a… Read the full press release
Passenger Demand Grew as Air Cargo Declined in 2012
Geneva, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic data for 2012 showing a 5.3% year-on-year increase in passenger demand and a 1.5% fall for cargo. The 5.3% increase in passenger demand was slightly down on 2011 growth of 5.9% but above the 5% twenty-year average. Load factors for the year were… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces Ultra Low Fare Service on Four New Routes; Baltimore/Washington – Las Vegas, Philadelphia – Las Vegas, Houston – Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul – Denver
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is starting ultra low fare service on four new routes starting April 25, 2013, including: Daily nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) Daily nonstop service between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Las Vegas McCarran… Read the full press release
Members of topbonus, the airberlin frequent flyer program, to be given opportunity to collect even more miles
Double miles to celebrate Malaysia Airlines joining the oneworld airline alliance 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a way of marking the occasion of Malaysia Airlines joining theoneworld® airline alliance, members of topbonus, the airberlin frequent flyer program, are to receive double topbonus award miles for flights booked with Malaysia Airlines from 1st February 2013 to 15th April… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Named to TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States List
Hotel also named to Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best, and achieves AAA Five Diamond status for fifth consecutive year. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of retaining AAA Five Diamond status for the fifth consecutive year, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has been named one of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States by TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest online… Read the full press release
Best Western International Named 2012 eMarketer of the Year
Best Western Awarded for Integrated Use of Multiple Digital Marketing Platforms to Drive Bookings and Brand Engagement NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Best Western International (http://www.bestwestern.com/), was named the 2012 eMarketer of the Year at the Adrian Awards gala in New York City, held Monday, January 28. The eMarketer of the Year award honors excellence in hospitality… Read the full press release
Летище София с нови ежедневни полети до Берлин
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Пътниците на Летище София получават още една възможност за достъп до международната маршрутна мрежа. На 28 януари (понеделник) от столичния аеропорт излетя първият самолет на авиокомпанияairberlin до столицата на Германия. Новата линия е важно допълнение на полетите от Източна Европа. С прекачване в Берлин пасажерите могат да пътуват до дестинации от цял свят. В комфортните самолети… Read the full press release
QR PICKS UP TWO KEY TRAVEL AWARDS IN POLAND WITHIN WEEKS OF WARSAW LAUNCH
Carrier Makes Huge Impression In Polish Market….. …..As It Prepares For Increase In Warsaw Frequency To Daily Services And The Opening Of A New Call Centre In Wroclaw Creating Over 100 Jobs Warsaw, POLAND, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways picked up two key travel awards within weeks of the airline’s Warsaw route launch, making a resounding… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Ultra Low Fare Service Baltimore/Washington – Las Vegas and Philadelphia – Las Vegas
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is starting daily nonstop ultra low fare service between Baltimore/Washington and Las Vegas and between Philadelphia and Las Vegas on April 25, 2013. Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to… Read the full press release
Double miles offer to frequent flyers as Malaysia Airlines joins
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — A special double miles offer is being made to cardholders of alloneworld® member airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – including those of Malaysia Airlines’ Enrich – to mark the addition of the Malaysian flag carrier to the alliance today. Members of Malaysia Airlines’ Enrich loyalty scheme will receive double Enrich award miles when flying between… Read the full press release
Malaysia Airlines joins oneworld
World’s premier airline alliance adds another leading award-winning Asian carrier oneworld network expanded in one of world’s fastest growing regional economies Malaysia Airlines aircraft unveiled in oneworld livery as part of marketing drive oneworld Visit Malaysia pass offered to encourage tourism throughout Malaysia Double miles promotion for frequent flyers to celebrate New benefits added for top… Read the full press release
Chicago Department of Aviation Receives “Public Body of the Year” Award from CISCO
CHICAGO, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) was honored by the Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) with a “Public Body of the Year” award at the labor management association’s annual meeting in Schaumburg on January 25. According to CISCO, the CDA was chosen as its 2012 “Public Body” award recipient for its… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS UNVEILS “TO MALDIVES, WITH LOVE. QATAR AIRWAYS” INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA COMPETITION
Amazing Sweetheart Holiday Packages To Be Won To The Exotic Indian Ocean Business Class Tickets To Exotic Islands With One-Night Stopover At W Doha… …3 Nights At W Retreat Maldives And Sea-Plane Transfer To Luxury Resort Contest Goes Live From Today Until Feb 13 On Facebook.com/qatarairways And Qatarairways.com/maldiveswithlove Doha, QATAR, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Ultra Low Fare Service Between Houston and Los Angeles
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is starting ultra low fare service between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 25, 2013. Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up… Read the full press release
Ryanair Adds Extra Wales-Ireland ‘Six Nations’ Flights
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (29 Jan) announced extra Six Nations specials to/from Bristol to ensure rugby fans can cheer on Ireland when they take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Sat, 2nd Feb. Ryanair’s Six Nations extras will depart Dublin at 11:55hrs and 17:45hrs on Fri 1st Feb… Read the full press release
Travelport unveils latest innovations from Travelport Developer Network at Travel Technology Europe (TTE) exhibition
Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, is set to unveil the latest innovations from Travelport Developer Network at this year’s Travel Technology Europe exhibition at Earls Court on 5th and 6th February. Travelport Developer Network brings together experienced developers, creating technology solutions for 67,000 travel agency… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Records AED 809.5 Million Retail Revenue in 2012
Retail revenue registers 24% increase over 2011 to 809.5 m AED Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five airports, revealed today that Abu Dhabi Duty Free retail revenue reached AED 809.5 million in 2012, with an increase of 24% over 2011, setting a new… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Announces 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award Winners
Twelve Selected to Receive the Pinnacle Award for Team Members MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has announced that twelve of its Team Members have received the 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award, the company’s highest honor. This award was established to recognize exceptional Team Members who embody Hilton Worldwide’s Values of Hospitality, Integrity,… Read the full press release
San Antonio Recognized as a Destination Worth Visiting
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio is widely known as a favorite vacation destination, with 28 million people visiting the city each year. The city’s rich culture and history, burgeoning culinary and cocktail scene, world-class hotels, resorts and meeting spaces, exciting attractions, unique events, affordability – and more – have received praise from established organizations and… Read the full press release
Travelport Enhances Mid Back Office Solution
CrossCheck Travel Enterprise v12.2 launched in Australia and New Zealand Sydney, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced the release of CrossCheck Travel Enterprise (CCTE) v12.2. Travelport’s CCTE is a flexible, comprehensive and easy to use client management, fulfillment and financial management system, designed around the workflow… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. 2012 Fourth Quarter Results (Unaudited)
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fourth quarter passenger traffic at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport increased by 1.64% over the same period last year. “Our community’s new airport received a great deal of international attention this past quarter as a result of being named one of the World’s Most Stylish Airports,” said Barry Rempel, President and… Read the full press release
Rugby League World Cup 2013 Unveils Marriott Hotels & Resorts as Official Partner
London, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rugby League World Cup 2013 today announced Marriott Hotels & Resorts as the Official Hotel Partner of the tournament. Marriott will host all 14 competing nations at base camps across the UK and Ireland. Sally Bolton, RLWC2013 Tournament General Manager said: “It’s fantastic that we are able to announce Marriott Hotels &… Read the full press release
Travelport and Al Tayyar Travel Group join forces to drive developments in Saudi travel industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, UAE, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the travel industry, and Al Tayyar Travel group – one of the largest travel companies in Saudi Arabia – have strengthened their partnership with the signing of a new multi-year agreement, which will see Travelport expand its current business and enter… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Receives Honors for Thirty-Two Properties in the 2013 Edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Rankings
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — An impressive 32 hotels within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. have been named award winners in the 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Rankings. To qualify for this distinguished accolade, U.S. News & World Report identifies the best hotels using an unbiased methodology centered on three components: reputation among… Read the full press release
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa Welcomes Indian Wedding Planners
PHUKET, Thailand, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand from Mumbai and Delhi, recently welcomed 12 wedding planners from India and introduced the group to the resort’s wedding facilities and amenities for Indian couples. Phuket is one of the leading destinations for Indian weddings, having received more… Read the full press release
British Airways – Flying High
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has been given two prestigious awards in January, after being recognised for its responsible business ethic. The airline received the Business Travel Award 2013 for Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme and has been recognised for its leadership role in addressing its impact on deforestation by the Forest Footprint Disclosure Project…. Read the full press release