Hong Kong, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the seventh consecutive year, CityZen, the acclaimed signature restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., has been awarded the coveted American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five Diamond Award for 2013. The restaurant remains the only establishment to have earned this symbol of excellence in Washington, D.C. “This level of recognition is truly… Read the full press release
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Chiranjeevi Welcomes Exclusion of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland from the Protected area Regime for a Further Period of One Year
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi has welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs relating to the exclusion of the entire area of the States of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland from the Protected Area regime notified under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958 for a further period of one year… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA Announces Acquisition of Florida Huddle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced its acquisition of Florida Huddle. The event, which has been operating for 37 years, is the longest running travel trade show in Florida where suppliers from around the state meet directly with domestic and international buyers of travel… Read the full press release
New Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia NE – Bensalem Opens Following Extensive Renovation
Hotel Just Minutes from Downtown Philadelphia Includes New Décor and Completely Remodeled Guest Rooms ATLANTA, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, announces the recent opening of the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia NE – Bensalem following extensive renovations. Located at 1329 Bristol Pike, the hotel is centrally situated in suburban… Read the full press release
CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO FURTHER IMPACT MOTORISTS AND PEDESTRIANS
Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Construction continues on various projects in the Central Terminal Area (CTA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – all part of the ongoing $4.1-billion airport modernization program. The latest impact to travelers will be the closure of the elevator on the west side of Parking Structure 4 facing the… Read the full press release
Precise navigation from space
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin also starts satellite-based precision approaches in Salzburg airberlin is now the first German airline in Salzburg to use satellite-based precision approaches with its Boeing fleet in accordance with the RNP-AR procedure, thereby further developing its technical leadership role. Since January 2012, airberlin has been using the RNP-AR procedures for approaches and take-offs… Read the full press release
In 2012, Sheremetyevo Airport provided services to more than 26 mln passengers with 90% flight punctuality
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has summarized its production performance for 2012. For the first time in its history, the Airport provided services to 26 million 188 thousand passengers, which is 16.1% more than in 2011. Passenger traffic on international air lines increased by 18.4%, amounting to 17 million 178 thousand passengers, and on domestic air lines — by 12%, amounting to 9 million 10 thousand passengers. In 2012, scheduled and charter… Read the full press release
Travelzoo Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
NEW YORK, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO): • Revenue of $37.0 million, up 5% year-over-year • Net income of $3.8 million, down 42% year-over-year • Earnings per share of $0.24, compared to $0.40 in the prior-year period • Cash flow from operations of $13.0 million Travelzoo Inc., a global Internet media company, today… Read the full press release
Passenger numbers grow for third year running at Bristol Airport
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport have risen for the third successive year. The number of people passing through the terminal was up 2.8 per cent compared to the previous year, making Bristol the only airport in the UK’s top ten to see growth each year since the end of 2009.* A total… Read the full press release
Interview with Ibrahim Gülcan, head of airberlin’s crisis team, on the German police security service providers’ strike at Dusseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interview with Ibrahim Gülcan, head of airberlin’s crisis team, on the German police security service providers’ strike at Dusseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports Mr Gülcan, was airberlin able to prepare for the strike? We have followed the development of the pay dispute closely but the trade union wanted to hit flight operations hard… Read the full press release
Lufthansa to fly German Olympic team to Sochi
Partnership with German Olympic Sports Confederation extended by four years 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is to remain a partner of the German Olympic team for a further four years. The agreement extending the partnership was signed during a personal meeting between Thomas Bach, President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), and Christoph Franz, Chairman… Read the full press release
Content From Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Travels a More Cost-Efficient Path to Travelport’s GDS Platforms Via XML Supplier Link Technology
Atlanta, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces the completion of an advanced interface between Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s central reservations system, Curtis-C and Travelport’s global distribution systems (GDS). By implementing Travelport Hotel XML Supplier Link technology, Carlson Rezidor now transmits its content directly to Travelport’s Worldspan™, Galileo™… Read the full press release
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Launches Private Label Chain Code for Park Hotel Group
Travel agents receive an 18 percent commission on GDS promotional rates through Feb. 28 SINGAPORE, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a global technology company serving the hospitality industry, today announced that one of Asia-Pacific’s best hospitality groups, Park Hotel Group, has chosen Sabre Hospitality Solutions to launch its private label Global Distribution System (GDS)… Read the full press release
Midcounties Co-operative Travel announced as latest ATOL accredited body
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today announced Midcounties Co-operative Travel as the latest accredited body under the ATOL financial protection scheme. Under reforms introduced by the Government in April 2012, members of accredited bodies can sell ATOL protected holidays without having their own ATOL. Membership of an accredited body may… Read the full press release
Competitive intelligence: keeping Canada’s tourism rivals under close scrutiny
Seoul tourism goes Gangnam Style, while Downton Abbey proves a big draw upstairs—and downstairs—for the UK. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marketers everywhere love viral videos. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is no stranger to their power, with 500,000 people viewing “Canada. Shared by Canadians” within seven days of its release on YouTube. CTC News is back… Read the full press release
Travelport announces full content agreement with Virgin Australia
Sydney, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new full content agreement with Virgin Australia (VA). Under the new agreement, Travelport-connected travel agents worldwide have access to Virgin Australia’s full published inventory, including both public and private fares. The new agreement takes immediate effect. The addition of… Read the full press release
Robin Kiely Promoted To Ryanair Head Of Communications
SEARCH FOR NEW APPRENTICE BEGINS! NEW MEDIA WEBSITE TO BE LAUNCHED 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (23 Jan) announced that after considering over 75 applicants, it has appointed Robin Kiely as its new Head of Communications (from 1 Feb) following an extensive recruitment process. A former journalist, Robin (31 –… Read the full press release
ROMANCE IN COLORADO: FIVE PLACES TO IGNITE THE SENSES
DENVER, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Valentine’s Day, grab your sweetheart and get lost in five romantic adventures for all five senses. Whether it’s taste, touch, smell, sight or sound that makes your heart skip a beat, an unforgettable fairy tale getaway awaits in Colorado. Following are Valentine’s Day packages and a sampling of flirtatious ideas… Read the full press release
PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES 2012 RESULTS
CHICAGO, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, reported today its 2012 year-end results, which include a 19 percent increase in revenue produced for its members hotels, up to a total of $730 million. In the past 12 months, the company also generated a 14 percent… Read the full press release
PATA and WTTC Reaffirm Aligned Advocacy Agenda
Bangkok, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr Martin J Craigs, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO and Mr David Scowsill, the President of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), outlined next steps and a united agenda in advocacy for the total travel industry chain at a media briefing that took place January 24 at PATA head… Read the full press release
IATA and European Aviation Partners Launch European Action Plan for Preventing Runway Excursions
Brussels, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce the occurrence of one of the most common types of air accidents by providing operational and system recommendations to aircraft operators,… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group Reports Record Adjusted Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
Employees earn $88 million in incentive pay Highlights and achievements: • Record fourth quarter net income, excluding special items, of $50 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $37 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. This quarter’s results compare to a First Call analyst consensus estimate of $0.71 per share. • Record full-year net… Read the full press release
Global Hotel Leaders Celebrate One Billion International Travelers and Call for “Smart Visas” to Facilitate Travel for Next Billion
Davos, Switzerland, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two hospitality giants – Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International – addressed global business and travel industry leaders today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to urge governments to move quickly to adopt “Smart Visa” policies which stimulate global travel, create new jobs and spur economic development. The two companies represent… Read the full press release
Travelport signs new agreement with Morning Star Travel
Hong Kong, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new multi-year agreement with Morning Star Travel Service Ltd, one of the leading travel agencies in Hong Kong. Under this significant agreement, Travelport will become Morning Star’s key travel technology provider. Travel agents across all Morning Star locations,… Read the full press release
Tomas Donev Appointed as Sommelier at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
CottoCrudo restaurant raises a glass to newly appointed wine pro. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — CottoCrudo, the Italian restaurant at Four SeasonsHotel Prague announces the appointment of Tomas Donev as Sommelier. In this role Tomas shares his great passion for wines while working alongside the Executive Chef Richard Fuchs and the team. Born and raised in Prague, Tomas’s interest in wine started… Read the full press release
Jonathan Tisch and Loews Hotels & Resorts Donates Furniture to Victims of Superstorm Sandy
Furniture From the Loews Regency Hotel Goes to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to Help Recovering Superstorm Sandy Victims Coney Island Seaside Senior Center to be a Recipient of Donated Furniture NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts will donate several items of the more than… Read the full press release
PATA Attracts Robust Industry Support During ATF Event in Laos
Bangkok, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 150 travel industry professionals participated in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Reception and Networking Event in Vientiane, Laos, January 21. The PATA event was a curtain raiser to the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF2013). Among 150 industry leaders, senior representatives from the Laos PDR Minist ry of Information, Culture and Tourism attended…. Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Names Torque Zubeck Managing Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
SEATTLE, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines’ Torque Zubeck has been named managing director of financial planning and analysis. Zubeck, a 13-year veteran of the airline, previously served as managing director of Alaska Air Cargo. Prior to that, Zubeck held positions in marketing/planning, financial planning and managed the commercial relationships with Alaska Airlines’ codeshare partners. “Torque… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Continues Record Growth with the Fastest Rate in the Industry
Opening 171 Hotels among Major Achievements in 2012, and Industry-Leading Pipeline Now Includes Nearly 1,000 Hotels MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide continues to be the fastest growing global hospitality company by number of rooms. In 2012, it opened 171 hotels with more than 28,000 rooms and has the largest pipeline in the industry and… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Congratulates Delta YWG on Receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. congratulates the Delta Air Lines station in Winnipeg on receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award from Delta Air Lines Inc. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Delta team in Winnipeg on their Station of the Year Award,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “The… Read the full press release