Carrier Launches Flights From Doha To Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport Latest Route Becomes Carrier’s 32nd Destination Across Europe Warsaw, POLAND – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today launched scheduled flights to Poland, its latest entry into Central Eastern Europe and 12th new route of the year. Despite wintry weather, the Airbus A320 operating flight number… Read the full press release
Key facts International marketing of two of Australia’s biggest export sectors – wine and tourism – is about to be bolstered by a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tourism Australia and Wine Australia, announced today. The three year agreement will see the two Australian Government agencies partner to promote wine and tourism in… Read the full press release
Latest developments include epicurean website Taste and new luxury and lifestyle sites *Corporate – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the list of awards and accolades for the re-imagined and redesigned fourseasons.com grows, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its digital universe with fresh content in the luxury lifestyle category, broader and deeper social media presence, and new synergies… Read the full press release
DALLAS – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today reported November 2012 consolidated traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran. AirTran became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (“the Company”) on May 2, 2011. For purposes of comparability, year-to-date 2011 traffic results presented in the accompanying table include the combined results of Southwest… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park, Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan for 2013 available for public review WHAT Woodland Park Zoo’s Draft Annual Plan for 2013 is available to the public beginning December 3, 2012 to midnight, January 2, 2013. The Annual Plan describes programmatic changes, capital improvements or planned fee changes for the upcoming year. HOW… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first eleven months Estonian Air carried altogether 834 070 passengers, out of which 832 510 on regular flights. The load factor of Estonian Air regular flights was 71.3%. In November Estonian Air carried 67 347 passengers, all on regular flights. In the first eleven months Estonian Air operated 18 307… Read the full press release
A new business model for each of the brands: Pullman, MGallery, Mercure, Novotel, Suite Novotel, ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor announces a new brand-based organization of its operations in Europe, effective as of January 1st, 2013, with the aim of anticipating trends in the hotel sector and strengthening its brands. The hotel market… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avec le rebranding de Citer et Atesa, Enterprise Holdings passe un nouveau cap dans son développement européen Dès février 2013, le réseau global d’Enterprise Rent-A-Car sera renforcé avec les 350 agences des réseaux Citer et Atesa Enterprise Holdings prévoit des investissements en France pour l’ouverture de nouvelles agences tout au long de… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Manila Hotel, the Grand Dame of the Philippines, was named one of the top 20 hotels in Southeast Asia in a poll conducted by Condé Nast Traveler. The Hotel earned a rating of 82.5 from the 46,476 readers for the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards securely placing on the list’s anchor position… Read the full press release
CANNES, France – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eighteen Thai exhibitors selling products and services targeted specifically at the rich and famous participated in the International Luxury Travel Mart 2012 (ILTM) held between 3-6 December, 2012, at Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Cannes, France. Organised by Reed Exhibitions annually since 2002 amidst the backdrop of the… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup plc, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government today that the ScotRail franchise will continue until 31 March 2015, from its current end date of 9 November 2014. ScotRail will continue to deliver improvements for passengers throughout this period, and play… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Incheon Songdo, in partnership with OK Center Development Co. Ltd, jointly held by Incheon Development & Tourism Corporation (City of Incheon affiliate) along with TWG Group USA… Read the full press release
Register now for Executive Chef Brooke Vosika’s 2013 Cooking Classes, open to the public Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Boston Executive Chef Brooke Vosika is excited to announce the all-new winter and spring 2013 lineup for his popular cooking classes. Known as Boston’s best cooking classes, these monthly sessions are open to the public and cater… Read the full press release
Key facts Tourism Australia has today confirmed that it is evolving its current logo, “to stay relevant and to reflect the organisation’s changing culture and identity.” The new logo will still feature the iconic kangaroo but with a more modern design and vibrant colourful palette reflecting the rich and varied landscape of Australia. Tourism Australia… Read the full press release
Rim Yom Market, Kong Krai Las District, circa 1894 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Miss Saratwadee Asasupakit, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Sukhothai Office, together with the Kong Krai Las sub-district of Sukhothai, would like to invite you to the Rim Yom Market to look back on life and commerce in the year 1894. This… Read the full press release
London, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce that Stuart Johnson, General Manager of Brown’s Hotel, has been named 2012 Hotelier of the Year by Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Johnson was presented with this prestigious award by the magazine’s Editor, Mark Lewis at celebratory lunch at Cameron House which was attended by more… Read the full press release
Rebrand of Citer and ATESA, as Enterprise takes next steps in company’s European expansion. 350 locations added to global Enterprise Rent-A-Car network from February 2013 Investment in new branches planned in France throughout 2013 Programme to increase and develop French employee base Paris, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest car rental provider, has… Read the full press release
The first Christmas Market in the UK to receive such accreditation Chairman of VisitEngland, Viscountess Penelope Cobham to present Bath Tourism Plus with Quality Rose Marque 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath Tourism Plus, the destination marketing organisation for Bath and the surrounding area, is to receive a Quality Rose Marque from National Tourist Board VisitEngland for… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In support of its steadfast commitment to further expand its hotel offerings in Latin America as the region continues to experience strong economic growth and development opportunities, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of… Read the full press release
Fly From Just £14 On Over 1,000 Routes Across Europe In Jan 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Thur 6 Dec, it will release 100,000 seats across its European network, at prices starting from £14 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in January. These “all… Read the full press release
Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its commitment in helping create a greener world, Dusit Thani Manila, an award winning luxury green hotel under the Dusit International Group, recently conducted a Tree Planting activity at the La Mesa Watershed Area in cooperation with ABS- CBN’s Bantay Kalikasan. 120 trees of Kalantas, Narra,… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hamburg-based B&L Group celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its most recent hotel project on 5 December 2012 by placing the traditional garland on the completed shell of the InterCityHotel Leipzig, which is scheduled to open in May 2013. Following previous builds in Hamburg and Dresden, this represents the third establishment which B&L… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has today assumed management of one of Australia’s best-known 5-star resorts, the former Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast. Hotel owner, Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Ltd, reached a commercial agreement with IHG to manage the resort, which was effective midnight, 5 December. Under… Read the full press release
New marketing head of Passenger Airlines comes from Facebook 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alexander Schlaubitz (47) is to take up the role of Head of Marketing at Lufthansa Passenger Airlines in Frankfurt on 7 January 2013. In this position, he will be responsible for the airlines’ entire marketing activities. Besides classic advertising and brand management, this… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners, investors and financial institutions committed to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions across the global property industry, has announced the addition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a new member. “At… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air is adding two flights a week on its Taipei – Komatsu route, increasing frequency from five flights to daily service, starting Dec. 8, 2012. Since launching the route with two flights per week in 2008, EVA has developed its passenger demand and increased frequency. EVA BR158 departs Taipei at 14:45… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s (NAS) passenger growth continued in November, up 12 percent compared with the same month previous year. The airline flew 1,458,872 passengers in November. The total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 21 percent and the total capacity (ASK) increased by 23 percent. The unit revenue also developed positively, with a RASK increase… Read the full press release
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Kathryn Beiser as executive vice president of corporate communications. Beginning on December 3, she will oversee external and internal communications and corporate responsibility globally. She will report to Hilton Worldwide’s president and chief executive officer, Christopher J. Nassetta, and join the company’s… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the attendance of high profile dignitaries at the 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA this Saturday, December 8, fans can expect increased security at Lincoln Financial Field. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, allowing ample time to get through security. All attendees will be screened before entering the stadium and… Read the full press release
5th annual Open Day on December 16 supports the Istituto degli Innocenti Florence, Italy – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is one of the most longed-for events of the pre-Christmas period: the wonderful Gherardesca Park, an integral part of Four SeasonsHotel Firenze, will be open to the public and, in particular, to children of all ages. On December 16, 2012… Read the full press release