Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham brand introduced into India HONG KONG, 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with over 7,170 hotels and a part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today signed deals for 16 hotels throughout India and Indonesia and announced the launch of the extended stay Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® brand in… Read the full press release
Say Aloha to 55% Savings in Hawaii 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Say goodbye to the work week and hello to a fall Hawaiian vacation. Hawaii’s swaying palms, golden sunsets, spectacular beaches and unique culture truly define paradise. For a limited time, guests can enjoy four nights in Hawaii with round-trip airfare from just $549 and… Read the full press release
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger volumes at Finavia airports reached 4.8 million in the third quarter of 2012. The figure was 2.6 percent lower than in the same period in the previous year. The Asian volumes continue to increase at a slower pace than before. In the third quarter, a total of 4,843,974 passengers used Finavia… Read the full press release
Park 75 invites diners to pull up a chair inside the kitchen 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests of Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta have enjoyed fabulous meals at Park 75 restaurant, or perhaps have ventured into the kitchen for the acclaimed Chef’s Table, but this fall Park 75 will issue ultimate insider’s invite. Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker invites guests to lose the tie,… Read the full press release
MUMBAI, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aimed at providing exceptional value to its JetPrivilege members, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme will now offer its members the unique opportunity to learn golf from professionals in the sport. JetPrivilege members will now be able to get tips of the ‘Sport of Kings’ under the expert tutelage… Read the full press release
• January-September 2012: 2.1 percent more passengers carried • September 2012: Fewer passengers due to reduction of capacity 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group increased the number of passengers carried in the first three quarters of 2012 by 2.1 percent from the prior- ear level to a total of 8.8 million passengers. The passenger load… Read the full press release
MUMBAI, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced its acclaimed full-service Premiere product on all JetKonnect Next-Generation Boeing 737-700/800 flights across India. These JetKonnect flights will now come equipped with a premium, front end Premiere cabin allowing guests to experience Jet Airways’ acclaimed Premiere service across its full service and low… Read the full press release
• Austrian Airlines invests over 90 million euros in conversion of long-haul fleet • Entire long-haul fleet given modern cabin • Greater seat comfort with new Economy Class seats, improved entertainment experience with new inflight entertainment system, and full-flat beds in Business Class 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Austrian Airlines is converting its entire long-haul fleet and installing… Read the full press release
VENEZIA – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lo Skyline Rooftop Bar all’ottavo piano dell’ Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, l’elegante hotel del Gruppo Hilton situato sull’isola della Giudecca, propone per la notte del 31 ottobre una festa incredibile tra spiriti, mummie e fiumi di “bloody drink”! Il locale alla moda del prestigioso Hotel Hilton, offrirà un’esperienza ai confini della… Read the full press release
Moscow – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot” and JSC “Sheremetyevo International Airport” (JSC “SIA”) signed an agreement on strategic partnership. The agreement has been concluded on mutually beneficial and long-term basis in order to optimize Aeroflot operations in the base airport Sheremetyevo. Under the agreement both parties came to an accord over the key subjects. As… Read the full press release
TOKYO, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and Brand USA has announced the launch of the Japan-U.S. Tourism Exchange Year. The nationwide one-year initiative runs from September 2012 through August 2013 to jointly stimulate tourism between the two countries. The goal of the Japan to U.S. effort is to generate 3.75… Read the full press release
Spending in U.S. by International Travelers up $26 Million in August Washington, D.C. -2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement on August exports: “The Commerce Department reported today that the trade deficit increased by $1.7 billion in… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A delegation led by the Bahrain Airport Company attended the World Route Development Forum and exhibition 2012 which took place in Abu Dhabi between September 29th and October 2, 2012. The delegation representatives from the Bahrain International Airport (BIA) along with the Airport valued partners, Civil Aviation… Read the full press release
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nearly 50,000 passengers flew on the route, an increase of more than 20,000 compared with August-September 2011. The extra flights accounted for 40% of the total number of people travelling to Salalah with Oman Air and the extraordinary demand for travel also resulted in an impressive average seat factor of 88% for… Read the full press release
Simple, natural treatments using local ingredients now available in a quiet, private corner of the white sand beach Koh Samui, Thailand, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine lying in the shade of majestic palms, a warm ocean breeze blowing, cocooned in deep relaxation as a talented Spa therapist gently heals tired muscles with a soothing natural coconut oil massage. Sounds pretty… Read the full press release
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet has today celebrated a landmark passenger boarding a flight at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA). Brendan Vinter, who was travelling on the 10.35am flight to Belfast, is the 30 millionth passenger to be welcomed onboard an easyJet flight operating via Liverpool and has won a pair of return flights to an… Read the full press release
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport turned 14 years old on Monday 8th October, celebrating its anniversary with outstanding passenger statistics for September. The number of passengers travelling via Oslo Airport in September totalled 2 039 604, up 66 332 or 3.4% from September 2011, setting a new passenger record for the year’s ninth month. The number… Read the full press release
Festive Season Package offers guests even more reasons to visit Bangkok for the holidays 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether looking to splurge on some Christmas shopping, celebrate the New Year countdown at one of the season’s hottest parties, share the festive spirit with the whole family, or simply retreat to the Spa for some “me time,” Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok… Read the full press release
New maple perfume launch coincides with strong Canadian showing at major Parisian tradeshow 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) and its partners have been putting some extra va-va-voom into travel to Canada from France over the past few weeks. IFTM Top Resa at the Porte de Versailles in Paris was the headline act… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba: Set for 2013 opening MIAMI, Fl. — 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is pleased to unveil plans for The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, an exclusive 320-room oceanfront resort situated on the Caribbean island’s famed Palm Beach. Ushering in a new level of elegance in accommodations and amenities to the island, the grand resort… Read the full press release
TOKYOO, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced February 25, 2013 as the launch date for its inaugural service between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki. Located considerably closer to Japan than many European cities, Finland’s capital makes an excellent gateway for travellers connecting between Japan and Northern, Central and Eastern Europe. On top of that,… Read the full press release
• 2.5m more protected sales than would have been in the scheme without ATOL reform • CAA now taking action against a number of businesses still not complying • Whistleblowing provision available for industry staff members 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The CAA has today confirmed that the introduction of ‘Flight-Plus’ has ensured that 2.5m more people… Read the full press release
AVERAGE DAILY RATES CONTINUE TO SHOW INCREASES AS Q3 2012 COMES TO A CLOSE NEW YORK – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A detailed analysis of the hotel reservations has revealed that individual business and leisure travelers are making hotel reservations further in advance, indicating that they have a higher price tolerance and are planning further ahead…. Read the full press release
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has put on sale its 2013 Summer schedule that spans next year’s school summer holidays, featuring 15 routes from George Best Belfast City Airport and offering a total choice of up to 544 flights a week to an extensive range of attractive destinations across the UK. The programme… Read the full press release
Langley, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and the rapidly-expanding Statesman Travel Group, have announced the successful migration of Commodore International’s business travel division, which was acquired by Statesman in October 2011. “This has been a hugely successful migration that was achieved in an ambitious timescale,“ said Sarah Bark,… Read the full press release
Customers Can Use Discount Code BigDeal40 on Wanna Get Away® Fares for 72 Hours DALLAS – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today a 40 percent discount code for use on roundtrip Wanna Get Away fares. This incredible discount is valid for purchases on southwest.com and SWABIZ.com today through 11:59 p.m. PST Thursday, Oct…. Read the full press release
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali graciously visited the luxurious Hilton Pattaya recently. About Hilton Pattaya Unique by design and centrally located, Hilton Pattaya rises 34 levels above CentralFestival Pattaya Beach, South East Asia’s largest beachfront shopping complex, with spectacular views North and South over Pattaya Bay and the Gulf… Read the full press release
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — New research from ABTA today suggests that consumers are becoming savvier when it comes to choosing when to book their holidays. Six in ten people (60%) said they had changed when they booked their holiday in the past 12 months, when compared to the same period in 2011, to take advantage of… Read the full press release
Gourmet Getaway Package offers special experiences at Wit & Wisdom, PABU and LAMILL COFFEE Baltimore, U.S.A. – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Foodies and aspiring gastronomes will enjoy the perfect escape this fall and winter with a Gourmet Getaway or Epicurean Immersion Experience at celebrity chef Michael Mina’s Baltimore restaurants. Gourmet Getaway With discerning gourmands in mind, Four… Read the full press release
SHANGHAI – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao today announced the appointment of Jan Jansen as Director of Business Development. Brice Pean, general manager, Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao, said, “Jan is highly qualified in hotel management and comes to us with valuable experience in business development. We look forward to Jan’s contribution in expanding our business in… Read the full press release