Consumers Planning More Road Trips in Rental Vehicles to Celebrate Holidays with Family and Friends ST. LOUIS, Mo. – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In anticipation of the AAA Christmas holiday travel announcement, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America’s largest rental car brand, reports today that advance reservations are currently up more than 25 percent over last year. This… Read the full press release
FROM SHIP TO HOTEL – NEW “MEET & CRUISE” CONFERENCE CONCEPT
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group and the cruise operator A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH are launching a new “Meet & Cruise” concept for meetings and incentive trips. The programme makes it possible to book cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube in combination with events at selected Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotels. Since December… Read the full press release
Double 50th Openings Mark Major Milestone for Hotel Indigo® Brand
Award-Winning Boutique Hotel Brand Expands in London and New Orleans; 14 hotels added to global portfolio in 2012 LONDON, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s upscale boutique brand, will pass the 50th property milestone with the opening of two hotels in London and New Orleans, two cities renowned for their rich history and culture, making them… Read the full press release
Heathrow Terminal 2 – The new home of Star Alliance
Heathrow Airport allows all Star Alliance Carriers to move under one roof Star Alliance commends today’s announcement by Heathrow Airport to designate Terminal 2 as the new home for its member carriers serving one of the world’s most important international airports. “We are delighted by today’s decision, which gives the green light for creating a… Read the full press release
Vaasa Airport has new baggage facilities
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first stage of the Vaasa Airport renovation is ready. The renovated baggage facilities will be introduced on 13 December, just in time for the busy holiday season. Finavia launched the Vaasa Airport renovation project with the City of Vaasa and the Vaasa sub-region about three months ago. The goal is to… Read the full press release
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Launches Recycling Program
DEAD SEA, Jordan – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Driven by its commitment to build on Hilton Worldwide’s legacy of operating responsibly and making a positive impact on its business and communities, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), is extending its sustainability agenda by launching a property-wide recycling program. This activity adds to… Read the full press release
Enterprise rebrands Spanish ATESA and French Citer SA
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has announced that it plans to rebrand Spanish ATESA and French Citer SA as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which will take effect on 1 February. This decision follows the group acquiring both of the companies in February this year as part of its growth strategy in Europe to develop an extensive network… Read the full press release
San Antonio Readies for 20th Annual Valero Alamo Bowl
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio offers football fans a multitude of holiday events and activities to fill their days and nights while in town for the 20th annual Valero Alamo Bowl featuring the Oregon Beavers and Texas Longhorns (December 29, 2011 at the Alamodome). Plan a few extra days before and after the Alamo Bowl to… Read the full press release
Marriott, Autograph Collection Blooms in Asia Pacific
Indonesian President Yudhoyono Helps Open The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali Bali, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The visit of the president of Indonesia to The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali, marks the official opening of this landmark property today. The opening of the hotel also marks the official launch of Autograph Collection into Asia. Autograph Collection is a lifestyle… Read the full press release
OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE® POSITIONS COMPANY TO ADDRESS CORPORATE HOUSING INDUSTRY’S GLOBAL GROWTH
Corporate Housing Provider Announces Expanded Global Leadership LOS ANGELES – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in furnished and serviced apartments, is pleased to announce organizational changes designed to offer improved in-region expertise and deliver customized solutions that meet the needs of its customers in the rapidly evolving global business environment. The new… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Krakow Base (No 53)
31 ROUTES (4 NEW ROUTES) & 1.6m PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2nd POLISH BASE 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Dec) announced it would open its 53rd base and 2nd in Poland at Krakow in April 2013 with two-based aircraft and unveiled 4 new routes (31 in total), to/from Dortmund,… Read the full press release
Travel + Leisure Names Four Seasons Resort Hualalai #1 Hotel in Hawaii in “T+L 500 – The World’s Best Hotels.”
Oceanfront Resort also named to top 50 hotels in the world Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu was named the #1 hotel in Hawaii and #40 in the world, in Travel + Leisure’s “T+L 500 – The World’s Best Hotels.” The Resort, which scored an overall 93.75 out of 100, is Hawaii… Read the full press release
SIA To Sell Virgin Atlantic Stake For US$360 Million
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to sell its 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic Ltd to Delta Air Lines. Under the agreement, Delta will pay US$360 million in cash for Singapore Airlines’ entire shareholding in the UK-based airline group. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals being obtained in Europe and the United States…. Read the full press release
Jet Airways announces the induction of two new Airbus a330-300 into its fleet
Mumbai, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the planned induction of four new state-of-the-art Airbus A330-300 series aircraft into its fleet. The airline took delivery of one of these new aircraft today, from the manufacturer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France. The airline is expected to take delivery of an additional, brand… Read the full press release
Nebraska, Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop will explore emerging trends
LINCOLN, NEB. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone interested in expanding a farm or ranch to include a tourism component or looking to start an ecotourism venture will want to attend the 2013 Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop offered by the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The workshop, Feb. 5-6 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, will show attendees… Read the full press release
Aeroflot Jubilee Onboard Menu with Michelin Stars
MOSCOW, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 11, 2012 Aeroflot gathered airline’s frequent flyers, top managers, key partners and celebrities to take part in a new anniversary onboard menu tasting ceremony. The menu was especially designed with a help of Michelin starred chefs — Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Llorca (both from France) and Bjorn Franzen from Sweden to celebrate the 90-th Aeroflot jubilee. For the coming 2013 spring season… Read the full press release
CTC, One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre
The Saskatchewan museum is welcoming increasing numbers of local visitors looking to learn about this living slice of Canadian history. 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eyes right! The Mounties are a true Canadian icon and are embedded in our culture. They’ve played a substantial role in creating the Canadian national identity that is recognized the world over…. Read the full press release
ABTA Unveils Guidance on Financial Protection Requirements
Guidance saves ABTA Members money and helps them stay within the law 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — With significant regulatory changes in 2012 to the ATOL scheme of financial protection, affecting the way ABTA Members run their businesses, ABTA has comprehensively updated key guidance documents for Members. Exclusively available to ABTA Members, the updated guidance provides travel… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces 3 New Swedish Airports From 2013
90,000 PAX & JOBS AT ANGELHOLM, JONKOPING & KALMAR 100,000 SEATS FROM JUST £12 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Dec) announced it will launch routes at three new Swedish airports, Angelholm, Jonkoping and Kalmar in 2013, which will deliver over 90,000 passengers p.a. and sustain over 90 “on-site” jobs*… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association Urges Policymakers to Avert the Fiscal Cliff
Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today strongly urged President Obama and Congressional leaders to agree on a balanced approach that averts the “fiscal cliff” before the end of 2012. Roger Dow, president and CEO, issued the following statement: “The U.S. travel industry is a national economic driver, supporting 14.4 million… Read the full press release
Agoda.com offers film fans special deals in beautiful New Zealand
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is celebrating the growing number of international travelers that are choosing New Zealand as their tour destination by offering special hotel deals in some of the world’s most picturesque locations. New Zealand’s increasing visibility on the global tourism… Read the full press release
AH&LA, Former FDIC Head Sheila Bair Confirmed for Americas Lodging Investment Summit
Washington, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Honorable Sheila C. Bair, former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), will serve as a featured speaker at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 22-24, 2013, in Los Angeles. During her five-year tenure (June 2006 – July 2011) as chair of the FDIC, Bair presided over a… Read the full press release
Argentine Soccer Star Leo Messi Named Global Brand Ambassador For Turkish Airlines
Announcement Solidifies Europe’s Best Airline’s Partnership with Global Sports Figures to Promote Brand 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — International soccer superstar Leo Messi was named Global Brand Ambassador for Turkish Airlines at a ceremony today at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, after signing the agreement in September 2012. The FC Barcelona forward joins the ranks… Read the full press release
Iberia cita de nuevo a los sindicatos para iniciar las negociaciones sobre el Plan de Transformación
La compañía ha programado diferentes reuniones con todos los colectivos para el próximo jueves, 13 de diciembre. Madrid, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Después de la desconvocatoria de huelga, Iberia pretende iniciar cuanto antes las negociaciones sobre el Plan de Transformación. El próximo jueves, 13 de diciembre, la compañía ha convocado a distintas reuniones a los representantes de… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Unveils a Brand New Look and Dining Options at The Grill Restaurant
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has opened its doors to a newly renovated The Grill restaurant, featuring a delectable new offering. The Grill reflects the spirit and energy of the flourishing commercial hub and international business city of Riyadh. Contemporary in design, the restaurant now features a central majlis, a… Read the full press release
Royal Netherlands Air Force Nieuw Milligen air base starts operational use of EUROCONTROL MUAC’s air traffic control system
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nieuw Milligen, the Netherlands – An initial operational capability, comprising eleven military controller positions and two supervisory positions, has been established between the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)’s Nieuw Milligen Air Operations Control Station (AOCS) and the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC)’s air traffic control system. One RNLAF radar approach control… Read the full press release
New Freight Center opened at Rotterdam The Hague Airport Business Park
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Monday 3 December, the Freight Center at Rotterdam The Hague Airport Business Park was officially opened by André van den Berg, Director of Schiphol Real Estate. The new freight building contains 4,550 m2 of industrial space and 1,650 m2 of office space; there is also an outside area of over 5,000… Read the full press release
Let Your Spirits Fly at SFO with Postagram Holiday Postcards
SFO hosts a contest on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win an iPad mini SAN FRANCISCO -2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a unique social media contest with a traditional twist. Participants can create holiday-themed postcards on Postagram to share on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win prizes… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson’s international terminal earns LEED Gold certification
Achievement reflects focus on sustainability in construction, operation of facility ATLANTA – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has achieved the coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification. The 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse were built with recycled and/or regionally produced construction materials, and… Read the full press release
Turkish Airlines adds Buenos Aires (Argentina), Sebha (Libya), Niamey (Nijer), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Yaounde (Cameroon), Douala (Cameroon), Isfahan (Iran) to its growing network…
Already having the world’s 7th largest flight network and flying to 209 flight destinations in 92 countries, Turkish Airlines nonetheless continues to expand 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning December 11th, 2012, roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Sao Paulo– Buenos Aires will be operated 4 times per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Introductory round trip… Read the full press release