2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2013, travellers out of Copenhagen Airport can choose a number of new destinations on Norwegian, including Liverpool, Madrid and Lisbon. The airline is opening as many as six new routes in next year’s summer programme. Passengers out of Denmark will have six new destinations to choose from on Norwegian next year…. Read the full press release
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SAS launches the first step in its onboard services of the future
From 21 December SAS will strengthen its onboard WiFi product by launching a new start page that offers free digital entertainment and services for all of its passengers. 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS is now launching the first version of its new WiFi start page. Its content has been adapted to its customers, offering free services… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Registers 10% Increase in Passenger Traffic During November
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) revealed today the traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport during the month of November 2012. The report indicated that the Capital’s airport registered a 10% increase in passenger traffic for the month of November 2012 compared to the same period in 2011,… Read the full press release
Eurostar, The Great Festive Getaway
Eurostar reports a surge in bookings over Christmas and New Year as its first Swiss Alps Ski Service heads for the slopes 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe is set to carry tens of thousands of travellers from across the UK to France, Belgium and Switzerland over… Read the full press release
Santa test flight photographed by Ryanair passenger
RYANAIR PASSENGER ON A LONDON-OSLO FLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS SANTA PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF OF SANTA CLAUS UNDERTAKING TEST FLIGHTS 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (23 Dec) confirmed that Santa Claus is undertaking test flights after he was photographed by a passenger as he flew alongside a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Oslo… Read the full press release
On the Occasion of the 42nd Glorious National Day Four Lucky Winners Each Receive 42,000 Sindbad Miles in Oman Air FFP Raffle
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air has given away 42,000 air miles to each of four lucky members of its Sindbad frequent flier programme. The miles were offered as prizes in a members-only raffle which was launched on Oman Air’s Facebook page to celebrate the Sultanate of Oman’s 42nd National Day in November. Weekly winners have… Read the full press release
San Antonio Cocktail Conference Offers Top Classes and Events
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference January 17-23, 2013, brings together spirits enthusiasts and industry experts alike for cocktail education, tasting events, competitions and more, all celebrating the art of the cocktail. San Antonio’s conference is the only one of its kind in Texas and quickly becoming noted as one of… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport opening hours during Christmas and New Year
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — During Christmas and New Year, both terminals (T1 and T2) will be open as usual, 24/7. Some shops, cafes and restaurants will have exceptional opening hours, or will be closes because traffic will slow down after the morning of Christmas Eve. Finavia’s information and parking service will be open 24/7 during Christmas and… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings Recognized as 2013 Military Friendly Employer
Enterprise Employs Nearly 6,000 U.S. Military Reservists, Veterans ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that it has been designated a 2013 Military Friendly Employer® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. Criteria for the designation included a benchmark score across key programs and policies such as the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage… Read the full press release
U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio Features Nation’s Premier High School All-Stars
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the nation’s premier high school football game, will take place once again in San Antonio’s Alamodome on January 5, 2013. The Bowl features the best 90 players in a classic East vs. West match-up. Featuring talented young football players from across the nation, the game is an… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Issues Statement on Chairmanship of Senate Appropriations Committee
Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today offers congratulations to Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) as she prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Roger Dow, president and CEO, issued the following statement: “Sen. Mikulski has long championed travel in Maryland and across the nation. From export promotion to… Read the full press release
New Travel Guide Showcases Virginia’s Natural Beauty
Beaches, mountains, Main Streets and food favorites star in 2013 Virginia is for Lovers guide RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for Lovers is about love – pure and simple. A love of the state’s natural beauty shines through on the pages of the new 2013 Virginia is for Lovers travel guide. Available for… Read the full press release
Marriott Rewards comes out on top once again – takes Business Traveler’s Top Hotel Loyalty Program
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards has once again taken the top spot in Business Traveler magazine’s annual “Best In Business Travel” Awards. The awards are determined by readers, who vote for their favorite products and services in 64 categories spanning the business travel industry. “We know our members have more choices than ever. We are… Read the full press release
Oman Air and Qatar Airways Agree Muscat-Doha Codeshare
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air and Qatar Airways have announced a codeshare agreement, allowing Oman Air’s customers to book flights from any of the 42 departure points within its network to Doha, the capital of Qatar. The codeshare agreement is effective immediately and customers can now book flights through local outlets or by visiting www.omanair.com…. Read the full press release
Celebrate This Christmas at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus.
Discover the magic of Bosphorus astride Europe and Asia, and enjoy Aqua Restaurant’s savoury Christmas offers Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey – 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christmas is the time to gather friends and family to enjoy the holidays and look forward with optimism and love. Located by the shores of the legendary Bosphorus,Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico Partner to Make Travel Easier to the United States
SEATTLE — 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, today announced their new frequent flier and codeshare agreement to connect each other’s networks and bring more options to travelers flying between Mexico and several cities along the West Coast and Alaska. Starting early next year, travelers can accrue miles when they fly… Read the full press release
airberlin strengthens capitol city hub: Daily flights from Berlin to Bucharest and Sofia starting 28th January
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — At its Berlin hub, airberlin is continuing the expansion of its Eastern European range and is adding flights to Bucharest and Sofia to the flight schedule from 28th January 2013. Once a day airberlin starts to the Romanian and Bulgarian capital. “One of our stated goals for 2013 is to further strengthen… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport expecting festive getaway rush of 620,000 travellers
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Around 620,000 passengers are set to travel through Manchester Airport over the Christmas and New Year holiday period – an increase of 4.5% or 27,000 on the same period last year (593,000). The busiest day of the ‘Getaway’ period – which runs from Friday 21st December, 2012 to Friday 4th January, 2013… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International raises more than €750,000 amongst guests and employees for UNICEF – Spain
A three year agreement was signed at the end of 2010 to help increase awareness and raise funds for projects focused on preventing child exploitation The hotel company has already exceeded the agreement’s €600,000 fundraising goal Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Mission accomplished”. This is how Gabriel Escarrer, Vice Chairman and CEO of Meliá… Read the full press release
SIA Unveils $95 Million Upgrade Of B777-200ER Cabins
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines will be investing nearly SGD$95 million to refit ten Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with new long-haul cabin products to provide customers with additional space and comfort. The cabin upgrade programme will provide greater product consistency across the Airline’s long-haul fleet, with Business Class seats that convert into full-flat beds and larger in-flight… Read the full press release
EASA successfully re-attested Aeroflot for Airbus and Boeing aircraft technical maintenance
MOSCOW, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has successfully recertified Aeroflot for technical maintenance of airplanes made by Airbus and Boeing till August 2014. The first EASA certificate was received by the air company in 1996 and since that time Aeroflot has been consistently re-attested by EASA safety auditors, demonstrating the highest professional skills of the carrier’s technical ground team…. Read the full press release
Hard Work Makes Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens Happen
Article follows the photos. Click on a thumbnail to view and download a high-resolution version of the image. Due to the large file size of the high-res images, they may take a few minutes to appear. You must be logged in to view the high-res images. ore than two million holiday lights illuminate Garvan Woodland Gardens… Read the full press release
Nominations Being Accepted for AH&LA’s Stars of the Industry Awards Competition
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the national trade association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, is seeking nominations for the 2013 Stars of the Industry Awards competition. The competition recognizes employee and lodging property achievement in 11 categories, including Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year, Outstanding General… Read the full press release
EU and EUROCONTROL sign agreement on enhanced cooperation
Brussels, Belgium – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the sidelines of the Transport Council meeting today, the European Union and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) signed an agreement establishing a new and stable framework for enhanced cooperation (13792/12). The agreement, which lists the areas of cooperation and defines the forms and… Read the full press release
Schiphol welcomes 50 millionth passenger of 2012
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomed the 50 millionth passenger of 2012. This is the first time in the airport’s history that more than 50 million passengers travelled via Schiphol in a single year. Mrs Edith Smits from Veghel, who arrived on KL0836 from Singapore, was welcomed at the gate by Schiphol… Read the full press release
Winter Coat Storage Service at Flughafen Frankfurt
Head for the Sun Light and Easy 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those flying from Frankfurt to spend the Christmas holidays in warmer climes now no longer have to lug their heavy winter coats with them. For only 50 euro cents a day, they can leave them behind in Frankfurt and head south with a weight off… Read the full press release
Paradise Playgrounds for Fun-Loving Families at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives
Marine Discovery Centres, diving and surfing, programs for kids and teens, spa and more await Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embark on the ultimate family adventure with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives. Double the sense of discovery with two diverse paradise playgrounds, seamlessly linked by a thrilling seaplane ride* or, for those blessed… Read the full press release
Pan-Asian Ceramics: Export, Import, and Influence from the Collection of the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
New exhibition presents ninth- to eighteenth century ceramics from China, Korea, Japan, Persia, Vietnam, and Thailand SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — International trade has occurred since Ancient times. The exchange of ceramics, an important trade good, informed design styles and production techniques across a vast geographical region. China, which exerted the largest influence on the worldwide… Read the full press release
A Lot of Bottle This Christmas at London City Airport
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you find a gift under the tree from a loved one who has taken a flight from London recently, there’s a good chance it will come in a bottle. London City Airport [LCY] has reported record sales of perfume and alcohol in December, with around £7,000 worth of champagne being sold… Read the full press release
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Offers Excellent Transit Access for Holiday Travelers
Rail and Bus Service Provide Convenient Alternatives 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As thousands of passengers prepare to fly for the holidays, travelers are reminded of the many transit alternatives offered at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. BWI Marshall provides among the best transit access of any major U.S. airport. “We work very hard to provide a… Read the full press release