2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline has been adjudged the Best Security and Safety Conscious Airline in West and Central Africa for the second consecutive year. The honour was bestowed on the airline at the 9th Security Watch Africa Award held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana… Read the full press release
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SIA To Place US$7.5B Order For More A380s and A350s
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to order five more Airbus A380s and another 20 A350s for additional capacity growth and fleet renewal. The firm order commitments are valued at US$7.5 billion based on Airbus’ published list prices. Deliveries are due to begin in 2017. SIA currently operates 19 A380-800 superjumbos and already had… Read the full press release
Aeroflot traffic and capacity statistics for September and 9 Months of 2012
Moscow, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for September and 9 months of 2012. In September 2012 passenger traffic increased by 26.3% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,722.1 ths passengers. The highest growth was registered in international passenger traffic which rose by 30.1% (+251.1 ths… Read the full press release
Iberia acoge el “día oneworld”
El objetivo es dar a conocer entre los empleados de las aerolíneas de la alianza las últimas novedades, productos y servicios de oneworld. Iberia reúne hoy en la T4 a representantes de las compañías de la alianza con presencia en Madrid. El “día oneworld” se ha celebrado ya en Nueva York y Sídney y, en diciembre,… Read the full press release
SFO Announces Halloween-Inspired Photo Contest on Twitter & Pinterest
SFO Hosts Contests on Twitter and Pinterest for chance to win Sol Republic Headphones or iPod Shuffles SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the “spirit” of Halloween, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a unique social media contest where participants can share Halloween-themed photos on Twitter and Pinterest for a chance to win prizes… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Receives Recognition In 2012 Thailand Property Awards For “Best Hotel Architectural Design”
Hotel Has Received 31 Awards Since Its Opening in 2010, and Continues to Create Waves in the Domestic and International Scenes PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced that it has been named country winner at the 2012 Thailand Property Awards for Best Hotel Architectural Design. The award was presented at Dusit… Read the full press release
California Center for Sustainable Energy and San Diego International Airport Win Award for Air Pollution Control
Green Taxis Initiative Has Transitioned More Than 30 Percent of Airport’s Taxi Fleet to Hybrid Vehicles SAN DIEGO – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Diego International Airport’s “Green Taxi” initiative, made possible through a public-private partnership involving San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, the California Center for Sustainable Energy, Mossy Toyota, taxi operators and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, won… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto Glows with the Warmth of the Holiday Season
Annual tree lighting to take place on Monday, November 26 Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lights of Silicon Valley will shine brightly as Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto rings in the 2012 holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration. The Tree Lighting will be held on… Read the full press release
Turkey Delight for Shannon Airport
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport’s summer sun services have received a welcome boost for 2013 with the announcement that Turkey holiday specialists WingsAbroad are to double their flights from the end of May next year. The charter flights to Turkey will now operate for the full summer season, starting one month earlier than last year… Read the full press release
First OLT Express flight from Dresden arrives at Budapest Airport
The southeastern German city, served from the Hungarian capital decades ago by Interflugand Malév, has long been missing from Budapest Airport‘s route network. 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was precisely 16:05 local time in Budapest on 16 October 2012 when the Fokker 100 aircraft of the German carrier OLT Express arriving from Dresden touched down on… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Greensboro
109-room property brings Hamptonality to North Carolina GREENSBORO, N.C. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 109-room Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro/Coliseum Area located at 3033 High Point… Read the full press release
Wolfgang Puck’s Expert Team at Hotel Bel-Air Introduces Mixology, Wine and Culinary Classes
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — From shaking the perfect martini to perfecting risotto, Wolfgang Puck’s team at his signature, namesake restaurant, Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air and the popular Bar at Hotel Bel-Air will share their expertise on everything food and beverage related in new, how-to-classes offered at Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air. Participants will learn the art… Read the full press release
Vermont State Calendar of Events: November Crafts, Cuisine, Hikes and Live Entertainment
MONTPELIER, Vt., 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of November is a time when Vermont’s downtowns and mountain villages become unassuming hosts to theatre, indoor craft bazaars and community “chicken pie” suppers. It’s also a time to explore the wilderness; peaceful day-hikes are ideal before those first few snowfalls’ accumulation add up. Here’s a sampler of… Read the full press release
VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS
STRATEGIC COURSE ROTATION BEGINNING IN BULGARIA IN 2013 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Volvo today announced their new golf strategy, bringing the Championship to geographical areas of interest for Volvo’s businesses. The strategic move will see the Championship rotate between a few host destinations, acknowledging the true global nature and growing global appeal of golf. Volvo and… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Unveils Ocean-to-Table Margarita
New twist on classic cocktail infuses Hawaiian sea salt foam Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The age old question of salt or no salt is a thing of the past at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. Margarita connoisseurs are invited to sip on the new Manele Margarita, an ocean-to-table… Read the full press release
Canada draws attention through New Yorker partnership
CTC teams up with the influential American magazine giant to turn US attention to Canadian adventures 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — New York’s literary, media and cultural luminaries found their attentions diverted by Canada at the recent The New Yorker Festival, held Oct. 5-7 in the Big Apple. Writers such as Martin Amis, Zadie Smith, Margaret Atwood… Read the full press release
ABTA Launches Winter Sports Marketing Push
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association is launching a winter sports marketing campaign to tap into the growing winter sports market and encourage consumers to book their skiing or snowboarding holiday with an ABTA Member. The campaign will include events, PR and social media activities. The activities will centre on the Ski and… Read the full press release
Oman Air’s Sales Teams Gather in Muscat
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air’s international sales teams gathered at the airline’s Muscat base recently for a series of meetings which reviewed progress over the course of 2012 and agreed targets for future activity, particularly during the peak winter tourism period. The meetings took place between 30th September and 8th October and were held at… Read the full press release
agoda.com recommends top hotels for ski holidays in Korea
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering recommendations on fantastic hotels to take advantage of the crisp and popular ski season in South Korea. When people think of the world’s top ski locations, they usually think of Colorado or Switzerland or Canada –… Read the full press release
Travelport Comments on IATA’s NDC (New Distribution Capability) Following 2012 IATA World Passenger Symposium
Atlanta, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport welcomes open engagement with IATA on its New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative to ensure an effective and efficient method for delivering supplier content to all participants in the travel supply chain. In this regard, Travelport has consistently maintained that standards are an important aspect of the technology landscape in that they… Read the full press release
JAL Cargo Fuel Surcharge for the Month of November 2012
TOKYO, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise up its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan from November 2012. Since April 1, 2009, JAL started adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the one-month… Read the full press release
Celebrate Thanksgiving One of Three Ways with Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Options include a three-course dinner served in EDGE, a Thanksgiving buffet feast served in the Cottonwood Ballroom, and Thanksgiving To-Go Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Thanksgiving, EDGE Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver is offering guests and local residents three different ways to celebrate. From a three-course meal in EDGE to a mouthwatering buffet, and even the… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific unveils new inflight amenity kits designed by G.O.D. for Premium Economy Class passengers
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled its new amenity kits for Premium Economy Class passengers which feature exclusive designs by home-grown Hong Kong brand G.O.D. (Goods of Desire). The kits will be progressively made available in Premium Economy for long haul flights from mid-October. The airline’s design collaboration with G.O.D. took inspiration from… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Reveals Its Best for 2013
Asia-Pacific, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet has named Hobart and Christchurch as two of the world’s top cities for next year in LONELY PLANET’S BEST IN TRAVEL 2013, published today. This is Lonely Planet’s eighth eagerly-awaited annual collection of the best places to go and things to do around the world for the year ahead. Ranked… Read the full press release
VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS STRATEGIC COURSE ROTATION BEGINNING IN BULGARIA IN 2013
Kavarna, BULGARIA, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Volvo today announced their new golf strategy, bringing the Championship to geographical areas of interest for Volvo’s businesses. The strategic move will see the Championship rotate between a few host destinations, acknowledging the true global nature and growing global appeal of golf. Volvo and IMG also announced that the 2013 Volvo World… Read the full press release
Customer Rental Experience Enhanced with Industry-Leading QR Codes and Mobile-Optimized Site
“ONRAMP Concierge” Program Provides Vehicle Information, Great Deals and Local Resources to Car Rental Customers ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car rental customers now have 24/7 access to a virtual travel guide that can steer them to everything from local attractions to vehicle information, thanks to ONRAMP Concierge – a new mobile-optimized website launched by… Read the full press release
Virginia is for Lovers of Decadent Thanksgiving Feasts
RICHMOND, Va., 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Family-friendly events including extravagant feasts and ravishing celebrations are fruitful in Virginia this season. From a festival dedicated to the first 1619 Thanksgiving in America at Berkley Plantation, to a feast that even Santa would enjoy, Virginia has wonderful and exciting experiences that the whole family can enjoy this Thanksgiving… Read the full press release
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Introduces Hilton Huanying to Welcome Chinese Travelers
Program Offers Fluent Staff, Traditional Menu Items and Amenities Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – 2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort today announced its participation in Hilton Huanying, a tailored experience for all travelers of Chinese origin. The Hilton Worldwide program inspired by the Chinese word for “welcome” enables travelers to book at Hilton Fort… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Appoints Leroy Browne As General Manager Of Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre
Hilton Worldwide Brings Barbados Talent to the Island of Trinidad MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Leroy Browne as general manager of the 418-room Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre. Browne, a Barbados native, has been acting as interim general manager at Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre since August… Read the full press release
Win a Complimentary Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Boston on the Road the Romance Package
The most unforgettable way to #IgniteTheSpark Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Announcing the @FSBoston #IgniteTheSpark Haiku Contest,spanning from noon ET on October 24, 2012 through midnight ET on October 31, 2012. Followers of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Twitter@FSBoston will be challenged to #IgniteTheSpark by tweeting a romantic haiku for the chance to win an overnight stay to remember… Read the full press release