LINCOLN, NEB. -2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kathy McKillip has been hired by the Nebraska Tourism Commission to be the agency’s executive director. McKillip has served as the director of the Nebraska Travel and Tourism Division since October 2011. Prior to that, she was hired by the Department of Economic Development (DED) as interim director and as… Read the full press release
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Aeroflot is in Top-10 Best Russia’s Employers
MOSCOW, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to the latest Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) study, Aeroflot is in Russia’s Top-10 Best companies to work for. The top-5 list is formed by leading industry players: 44 % of the respondents has chosen Gazprom, then goes Rosneft with 29%, Sberbank (25%), Lukoil (16%) and Russian railways (13%). Aeroflot holds the 8-th place with 9 % of potential employees’ votes, showing… Read the full press release
Explore the Sights of the Season with the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — 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. Want to find out where communities are… Read the full press release
Celebration Season at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva Comes in December
Christmas shopping, festive meals, New Year’s party and special room rates Geneva, Switzerland – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s time to celebrate!Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues offers special holiday rates for stays from December 16, 2012 to January 13, 2013, the perfect destination for Christmas shopping and holiday celebrations. The festive season is the time to treat oneself to the… Read the full press release
Ten years of “SWISS Taste of Switzerland”: over 650 Gault Millau points to date; programme highlights on board from tomorrow
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — “SWISS Taste of Switzerland”, Swiss International Air Lines’ award-winning inflight culinary concept which highlights a different region of its home country and its speciality cuisine every three months, is ten years old this year. A total of 42 guest chefs drawn from 38 regions of Switzerland have been featured in the programme… Read the full press release
Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Offering Tech-Free Zones for Travelers Who Crave a Braincation
New survey shows travelers ready for some “Digital Detox” on their vacations 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For everyone who has ever had to deal with someone talking loudly into a cell phone while they were trying to relax, or felt pressured to be connected 24/7 to their job or elsewhere, The Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean &… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association, First-Ever Study Shows Travel Jobs Offer Better Career Progression and Benefits
Travel jobs provide millions of Americans with a gateway to a promising career and opportunity to join America’s middle class Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Workers who begin their careers in travel achieve higher wages, have greater access to educational opportunities and enjoy better career progression, according to a first-of-its-kind study of more than… Read the full press release
Frontier’s $29 to Princeton/Trenton Sale
Incredibly low fares one way for travel on the first flights DENVER, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is celebrating the inaugural flights to Princeton/Trenton with fares starting at $29* for travel on the first flights. Customers can be one of the first people to fly with Frontier to Princeton/Trenton from Fort Myers, Tampa, Fla., Fort… Read the full press release
PHILADELPHIA, Patriot Games Returning To Army-Navy Weekend With New Team Challenges
Cadets And Midshipmen Will Face Off In Five Head-To-Head Events PHILADELPHIA, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Philadelphia Army-Navy tradition, the Patriot Games presented by USAA is an exciting two-day competition between teams of Cadets and Midshipmen. The team to accumulate the most points after five events will win this year’s bragging rights and be presented… Read the full press release
Holidays Filled with Love in Virginia
Fun-filled parades, luminous lights and heartwarming getaways bring families closer this holiday season RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is known for classic holiday traditions from historic hotels to exciting new experiences. The travel packages listed below are sure to bring loved ones closer together this holiday season. Find out more about these and other… Read the full press release
Il Magico Capodanno dell’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
Bellissimi party e cene VENEZIA – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — L’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, il contemporaneo ed elegante hotel ricavato da un antico mulino di fine ‘800 situato sull’Isola della Giudecca, presenta due speciali proposte per la notte di Capodanno. In occasione della “notte più attesa dell’anno” l’Hotel si trasformerà in una delle location più straordinarie… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport Lights Up with Holiday Cheer
SFO to illuminate the Airport for the Holiday Travel Season SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about to make the holiday travel season much brighter…by illuminating the Airport in festive lights and decorations. An official holiday lighting ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:00pm on the connector… Read the full press release
San Diego International Airport celebrates first-ever nonstop service between San Diego and Tokyo
Japan Airlines’ revolutionary 787 Dreamliner makes possible this historic transpacific route SAN DIEGO – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The wheels touched down and history was made, as Japan Airlines’ first nonstop flight from Tokyo to San Diego International Airport landed this morning. The inaugural flight—the first nonstop between San Diego and Asia—was welcomed by airline and airport staff, community… Read the full press release
Six Michelin Stars Awarded Once More to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Lung King Heen and Caprice both retain three stars in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2013 Hong Kong, China – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The fifth edition of the world-renowned Michelin Guide for Hong Kong Macau 2013 has once again awarded a total of six Michelin stars to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong for the fourth consecutive year, with three… Read the full press release
Marriott International Strengthens Focus on Mexico by Naming First-Ever Market Vice President
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognizing the importance of Mexico as a destination and source market for its global portfolio of hotels, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has named company veteran Kevin Schwab, who has spent more than a third of his 30-year career in Mexico, as the country’s first-ever market Vice President. “Mexico is one of Marriott International’s… Read the full press release
Enterprise Brand Entering Retail Car-Sharing Market
Company Targets Boston and New York First, With Other U.S. Cities to Follow Next Year ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — A variety of vehicles, where and when they need them, and at affordable rates − that’s the bottom-line for car-sharing customers, according to independent research conducted by Northeastern University’s Fleura Bardhi and Suffolk University’s Giana… Read the full press release
Ryanair Delivers More Than A “Gathering” To Scotland In 2013
400,000 MORE PAX IN SCOTLAND, WHILE MINISTER VARADKAR “TALKS” 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (4 Dec) announced 8 new routes and additional flights on 9 other routes from Glasgow Prestwick and Edinburgh airports in 2013, as it grows its traffic in Scotland by over 400,000 passengers, which is more than… Read the full press release
ABTA, Two out of Three Consumers Think Air Tax is Too High
Further Increases in the Autumn Statement will be Unwelcome 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the Chancellor expected to announce a further hike in Air Passenger Duty (APD) this Wednesday, a new ABTA survey¹ reveals today that almost two thirds of the public [64%] think that the current levels of APD are already set too high. Only… Read the full press release
Hilton Manchester Deansgate Reveals The Stunning, All New Cloud 23
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Manchester Deansgate has revealed the new Cloud 23, one of the top destination bars in the city located on the 23rd floor of the Beetham Tower, Manchester’s tallest building, following its recent refurbishment. The complete style overhaul has seen Cloud 23 totally transformed into a glamorous and sophisticated… Read the full press release
AIRPORT STAFF IDENTIFIES RECOMMENDED LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY ALTERNATIVE
Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) was presented today with staff-recommended alternatives, based on the ongoing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) Report and the Draft SPAS Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The SPAS identifies potential amendments to the LAX Specific Plan for the… Read the full press release
Wizz Air Signs 5-year deal with Liverpool John Lennon Airport
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline connecting Western and Eastern Europe has today signed a five-year agreement with Liverpool John Lennon Airport which will see the continuation of Wizz Air’s established Liverpool route network for the next five years. The use of cost and time efficient airports is crucial to Wizz… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Collaborates with Mercedes Benz in China to Offer Exclusive Benefits to Ritz-Carlton Rewards Members
Hong Kong, China,2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced its collaboration with luxury automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz in China to offer exclusive benefits to members of Ritz-Carlton’s frequent stay program – The Ritz-Carlton Rewards. The collaboration will give Ritz-Carlton Rewards members access to exclusive Mercedes-Benz benefits and will enhance the relationship the brand… Read the full press release
Shannon welcome for Airport separation announcement
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chairman of the Aviation Business Development Task Force, Rose Hynes has welcomed the announcement today of the government decision to separate Shannon Airport from the DAA by year end. The announcement was made as details of the plan for the new entity were unveiled. The five year plan is based around… Read the full press release
Heathrow joins forces with noise campaign group on noise respite trial
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow, in partnership with HACAN, NATS and British Airways, has launched a new trial to test whether creating ‘noise relief zones’ for communities under the flight path could ease disturbance for residents. On average, around seventeen flights arrive at Heathrow each morning between 04.30 and 06.00. As air traffic controllers route these… Read the full press release
Wine and Dine at CottoCrudo Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Prague This Winter
Value-added Winter Dining Delight room package with three course dinner or lunch in modern Italian CottoCrudo Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For this winter season, Four Seasons Hotel Prague has created a value–added Winter Dining Delight package, available from December 1, 2012 till March 31, 2013.* The package includes accommodations in newly remodeled rooms or suites, American breakfast, three course… Read the full press release
AIR FRANCE, KLM, DELTA AND ALITALIA LAUNCH AGENTCONNECT.BIZ, A WEBSITE DEDICATED TO TRAVEL AGENTS
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France, KLM, Alitalia and Delta are launching today “AgentConnect.biz”, the new joint website dedicated to travel agents. This website provides them with the necessary tools and information to meet customer requirements, 24/7. Originally launched in 8 countries in Northern Europe, (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Denmark, Sweden), AgentConnect.biz replaces afkl.biz… Read the full press release
Academy awards arrive in London at 45 Park Lane
45 Park Lane celebrates the 85th Academy Awards with a special award season menu 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in Dorchester Collection’s latest London property, celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at 45 Park Lane will be offering diners the chance to celebrate the 85th Academy Awards in true Hollywood style. A special menu will be created… Read the full press release
140% more seats on Bristol service
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blue Islands are responding to the overwhelming passenger demand on the Bristol service and will be significantly increasing the capacity on the route. The remarkable success of the Bristol service, launched 18 months ago, means more seats are required to meet the increased demand. Capacity will increase by 140% in February 2013… Read the full press release
BONNES VACANCES: EUROSTAR TRIALS NEW DIRECT SPRING SERVICE TO LYON & PROVENCE
Tickets for new service as well as for the existing summer service to Avignonon sale from 11 December 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe is launching a new direct service from London and Avignon to three popular holiday destinations in the South of France – Lyon, Avignon… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. Announces First Hotel in Kazakhstan with the Development of The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
Chevy Chase, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced the expansion of its luxury hotel portfolio in the CIS with the development of the first hotel in Kazakhstan. The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty is owned by a subsidiary of Capital Partners L.L.C. The 145 room hotel is located in the 37 storey Esentai Tower… Read the full press release