Six times a week direct flights to Dubai from Mangalore Exciting inaugural return fares Attractive JetEscapes holiday packages to the Dubai Shopping festival 2013 MUMBAI, 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today commenced international flight operations from Mangalore with a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 flight being flagged off from Bajpe Airport to Dubai. The… Read the full press release
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2013 Film Festivals in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, Calif. – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2013, Palm Springs will host six film festivals including the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Native FilmFest, American Documentary Film Festival, Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, Palm Springs International ShortFest and Cinema Diverse. “The City of Palm Springs is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2013 and special… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines is downgraded to 2-Star Airline status in latest Ranking Review
London, UK – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — After the most recent 12-week detailed assessment of Spirit Airlines, Skytrax have announced that the Star Ranking level for Spirit Airlines has been downgraded from a previous 3-Star Airline status to a 2-Star Airline ranking for 2013. View Spirit Airlines 2-Star Airline Ranking Skytrax stated that during the 3… Read the full press release
KCI Airport Passenger Traffic Down 8.6 Percent in November
The City of Kansas City, Mo., 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 777,350 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in November, which represents a decrease of 8.6 percent from November 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 8.1 percent, with a total of 387,979 during November. For the… Read the full press release
LAN AIRLINES FIRST TO OPERATE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ON 787 DREAMLINER AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Los Angeles, California – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — LAN Airlines becomes the first carrier to offer international service on the 787 Dreamliner at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Starting today, the LAN 787 Dreamliner will operate nonstop service from Los Angeles to Santiago, Chile three days per week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) with daily flights to Lima,… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport launches free Wi-Fi for passengers
2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has provided a wireless internet connection for passengers in all departing passenger circulation areas. From now on, access to the internet is available free of charge on the departure levels of Terminals 2A and 2B and in the SkyCourt. This is another important development focusing on passengers’ needs, since nearly… Read the full press release
bmi regional marks business expansion with major seat sale
2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, today announced its first major seat sale since becoming independent by releasing over 100,000 seats priced from £39.99 across the carrier’s extensive UK and European network. The seats, which will be available for sale until January 18th, are available for travel from 1 February 2013…. Read the full press release
Marriott Rewards MegaBonus Returns with Free Nights
2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards is bringing back its popular MegaBonus promotion for the new year. Whether it’s a romantic city getaway, a family vacation or any of a million other reasons, members can earn up to three free nights for stays at Marriott International hotels worldwide. Members earn a free night for every two… Read the full press release
CHEAP AS FRITES – Eurostar launches January sale with three fantastic offers
2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale on the 3 January with three great offers to help kick-start 2013: 150,000 seats available from only £59 return for standard travel from London to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Travel in Standard Premier, where passengers… Read the full press release
UN General Assembly: ecotourism key to eradicating poverty and protecting environment
New York – Madrid, 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — A landmark resolution recognizing ecotourism as key in the fight against poverty, the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development has been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (21 December 2012). In a significant acknowledgment of tourism as a tool for promoting sustainable development, the UN… Read the full press release
Bentley’s Whiskey Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Introduces Live Music and Dancing
Popular new hot spot in the Azeri capital pulses with a new Latin beat three nights per week Baku, Azerbaijan – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Open just a few months, Bentley’s Whiskey Bar at Four SeasonsHotel Baku has fast become one of the city’s most exclusive meeting places. Azeris and international guests mingle as they relax and enjoy the… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group to Announce Financial Results
SEATTLE — 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 24. A conference call is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time/12:30 p.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may listen… Read the full press release
Austin Reid strengthens Air Berlin PLC Board
Niki Lauda leaves the Board of Directors 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Austin Reid will strengthen the Board of Directors of Air Berlin PLC with immediate effect as a non-executive director. He replaces the non-executive director Andreas Nikolaus (Niki) Lauda who has left the Board of Air Berlin PLC in order to be able to devote more… Read the full press release
CTC introduces Business Events Canada
Meetings, conventions and incentive travel sector gets a new name and new focus for 2013. 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) means business. The meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MC&IT) unit is getting a fresh focus and a new name to take it forward: Business Events Canada (BEC). The change reflects the continuing… Read the full press release
Blanche van Berckel to head the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger will be represented in the Belgian capital of Brussels from 1 January 2013 in the form of the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels to be managed by Blanche van Berckel in her new capacity of Director. The hotel will offer 269 rooms and enjoy an A1 location on Avenue Louise in the direct… Read the full press release
Bienvenidos: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires Introduces Elena Restaurant and Pony Line Bar
Hotel’s USD 40 million renovation includes two fabulous new places to drink and dine in the heart of La Recoleta Buenos Aires, Argentina – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the Argentine capital’s newest hot spots for dining, drinking and socializing: Elena, a stunning two story courtyard restaurant; and Pony Line, a club-like bar inspired by… Read the full press release
India’s Ministry of Tourism to Set-up multi-Lingual helpline for Tourists
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Union Tourism Minister Shri K. Chiranjeevi, has approved the setting – up of a multi – lingual helpline to provide general information and assistance to tourists. To begin with, the helpline will be in the languages of the important source countries besides Hindi and English. The Minister has directed that the toll… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals Continues Global Expansion; Acquires Three Vacation Rental Management Businesses
Parsippany, N.J. – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — World’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals company increases U.S. beach inventory and expands U.K. cottage portfolio with additions to its global rental network Wyndham Vacation Rentals, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that it has completed three tuck-in acquisitions as part of its ongoing… Read the full press release
Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels opens its doors
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The New Year got off to a good start with the official opening of the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels on 1 January 2013. The luxury hotel is housed behind an historic facade and forms part of the Wiltcher’s Complex in the elegant surroundings of Avenue Louise. It has 269 rooms including 40 suites and… Read the full press release
BA Bag Drop Takes Just 24 Seconds at London City Airport
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport [LCY] and British Airways are expanding self-bag-tagging facilities for passengers checking in via self-service kiosks, following a successful trial last year. Passengers departing from LCY can use kiosks situated in the main concourse area to print their own baggage tags, affix them to their luggage and take it to… Read the full press release
Return the Gifts. Keep the Cash. Fly the Coop. Fares from $39
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by Jan. 10 for travel through March 13 DENVER, 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offerings its first sale of the year. Didn’t get what you wanted for the holidays? Return the gifts, keep the cash and fly the coop by traveling to your favorite city with fares as low as $39*… Read the full press release
Naturally Langkawi, a New Two-Night Package Offering Authentic Immersion at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
Package includes mangrove safari and authentic Malay dinner Langkawi, Malaysia – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Perfect for a weekend getaway, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi offers a new two-night package for a bite-sized discovery of Langkawi at its authentic, natural best. Naturally Langkawi combines luxurious Melaleuca Pavilion accommodation and daily breakfast for two with two unique Langkawian experiences: a thrilling naturalist-led Mangroves… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds Senate for Hurricane Sandy Relief
Washington, D.C. – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the Senate for passing a supplemental spending bill of more than $60 billion for relief from Hurricane Sandy and urged the House to quickly pass the legislation. “Sandy’s path was particularly destructive to states and local communities where travel is a key driver… Read the full press release
CTC appoints John Knubley to its board of directors
New addition brings heavyweight federal government expertise. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has strengthened its board of directors by appointing John Knubley. As Deputy Minister of Industry Canada, Knubley has a full plate of work, guiding his department as it looks for more ways for Canadian industry to be more competitive and productive to… Read the full press release
Chiranjeevi Launches Incredible India-2013 Calendar
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shri K. Chiranjeevi, Union Minister for Tourism launched the Ministry of Tourism’s Incredible India – 2013 Calendar on – line today. The attractive Calendar is based on the theme “Find What You Seek” as part of Phase II of the Incredible India campaign, which was launched during World Travel Mart (WTM), London… Read the full press release
New Year, New Adventures for the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub
New Year, New Adventures for the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego Zoo’s panda cub, Xiao Liwu, started the New Year with a clean bill of health from his veterinarians. During his 20th exam this morning there was bamboo to snack on and various toys including a doughnut- shaped plastic ring… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways Statement on Flight KQ320
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways would like to inform its passengers, customers, investors and the public that its flight KQ320/1st January 2013 from Khartoum to Cairo made an air turnback and landed safely at the same airport at 2136hrs local time due to an Engine Malfunction. The Captain elected to turnback to Khartoum International Airport as… Read the full press release
LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best!… Read the full press release
MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES is awarded Skytrax 3-Star Airline certification
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Opening the first of the 2013 Airline Star Ranking changes, Skytrax have announced that MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES has been awarded the 3-Star Airline certification. MIAT Mongolian Airlines was previously ranked as a 2-Star Airline, but the recent level of Product and Service improvements have enabled their Star Ranking to be awarded at a 3-Star… Read the full press release
Norwegian opens seven new destinations from Helsinki Airport
Norwegian will introduce seven new direct routes from Helsinki in the 2013 summer season. 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The destinations: Athens, Budapest, Burgas, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Prague and Venice. The company will also introduce more flights to some of the existing destinations, such as Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Nice, Palma and Split. Tickets are available for reservation on… Read the full press release