2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL and one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, will move to the new Airport Business Park development area offered by Budapest Airport. DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Freight will have both their offices and… Read the full news article
2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rt. Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs officially opened Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) £11 million passenger terminal development today, (Friday 14th December, 2012). The development, which was backed by the airport’s private equity owners Bridgepoint, delivers on its commitment to create ‘best in class’ facilities… Read the full news article
Back by popular demand, Coworth Park Kitchen Masterclasses offer a variety of seasonal cookery lessons available throughout the year. 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s country house hotel and spa in Berkshire, is welcoming back food aficionados to explore their passion for food and cooking in 2013 with the hotel’s range of Kitchen Masterclasses…. Read the full news article
Massport Recognizes Employees For Outstanding Security Awareness Winner stories and photos appear on posters throughout the airport BOSTON – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of its “Logan SAFE” award. The award honors employees whose actions demonstrate exemplary security awareness in their daily responsibilities at Boston Logan International Airport…. Read the full news article
2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific confirms it has received an invitation from the Hong Kong SAR’s Labour Department to meet with its representatives and the Flight Attendants Union (FAU). General Manager Cabin Crew Liza Ng said: “As we have said, our doors remain open for discussions and we are now working with the Labour Department… Read the full news article
Inaugural flight takes off on 25th February 2013 Berlin hub offers seamless connection to destinations in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is continuing to expand its network and will fly non-stop from Berlin to Madrid from 25th February 2013. Thanks to the daily non-stop flight, airberlin is sustainably strengthening its presence in… Read the full news article
An Evening of Innovative & Interactive Cultural Experiences with Critically Acclaimed Artist Todd McLellan and DJ KISS. 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, and WIRED, hosted Collective ReMix on Thursday, December 13, at the WIRED Store in New York City. Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED curated… Read the full news article
2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (Dec 14th) announced that Stephen McNamara, after 4 years of being battered and abused by Michael O’Leary on one side and the European media on the other, has decided to pursue an easier life and will, in February next, join the IRFU as their Director of Communications…. Read the full news article
2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In reaction to Yorkshire winning the bid to host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford said: “Congratulations to Yorkshire on winning the bid to host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2014. This is a fantastic opportunity for Yorkshire and will showcase to… Read the full news article
95-room property brings Hamptonality to Pennsylvania LIMERICK, Pa. – 2012-12-15 — /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 95-room Hampton Inn Limerick located at 430 Linfield Trappe Road. “Hampton combines quality, innovation,… Read the full news article
Forum Participants Identify and Develop Four Exciting New Sustainable Tourism Projects BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In collaboration with Sustainable Travel International, the St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Tourism and International Transport convened the island nation’s first-ever Sustainable Tourism Awareness Forum in late November. The forum brought together nearly 50 representatives… Read the full news article
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air Cabin Crew Union (ESSA) and Estonian Air have signed a new Collective Agreement today which is valid up till the end of 2013. The provisions of the Collective Agreement are extended to all Employees of the Department of Cabin Crew of Estonian Air, regardless of their trade union membership. The… Read the full news article
A new service for loyalty program members 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — For its 10 million members, Le Club Accorhotels, the Accor Group’s loyalty program, is now available on FidMe and Passbook, two mobile cardholder applications that allow users to store all their loyalty cards on their mobile phones. FidMe, developed by Snapp, is available on all mobile operating… Read the full news article
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul – Avcilar Becomes Upscale Brand’s Latest Istanbul Addition with Locations in the Historic Old Town, Moda on the Asian side, and now Avcilar. ISTANBUL – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of its fifth hotel in Turkey, in the Avcilar district of Istanbul. DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul… Read the full news article
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — A DKK 255 million investment in 5,100 sqm of additional space at Copenhagen Airport’s Pier C has provided facilities for sustaining the current growth in intercontinental traffic to and from Denmark. The Danish Government is pleased with the expansion. When passengers from China, Russia, the United States and other non-EU member states… Read the full news article
Dubai, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Sharaf Aviation Services Academy (SASA) – one of the leading providers of travel, cargo and aviation education in the Middle East – have announced a new partnership, which will see SASA become the first education facility in the Middle East to… Read the full news article
Brand Maintains No. 1 Spot Through Continued Growth, Stability and Passion Among Owners MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced its number one ranking on Entrepreneurmagazine’s annual Franchise 500® list for the third year in a… Read the full news article
Fairmont Bali Slated to Open 2016 Toronto,2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new development on the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia scheduled to open in 2016. Perched on a ‘bukit’, or bluff, on the spectacular Balinese coastline with a spectacular and unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean, Fairmont Bali will offer… Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — 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 opening of the 230-key Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel & Conference Center in San José, Costa Rica, the second Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts property to open in the country’s capital… Read the full news article
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jörg Schiffmann has been appointed new Vice President Operations Steigenberger Business Hotels at Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts. Since the middle of November, he has been in charge of the implementation of strategic measures to review performance and to secure and continue to develop operational standards in the 35 Business Hotels operated by Steigenberger… Read the full news article
Contract for five hotels with Arcadia Hotel Hotelbetriebs GmbH Stuttgart 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement with Arcadia Hotelbetriebs GmbH Stuttgart to develop five hotels in Germany and Austria, continuing the growth of its Holiday Inn Express brand. The new agreement with… Read the full news article
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport’s parent company M.A.G has submitted plans for the £650 million development of a major new commercial location – including offices, hotels, manufacturing centres, retail outlets and leisure facilities – to attract global businesses to the North West, creating 11,400 jobs. Airport City Manchester is the core element of the Government designated… Read the full news article
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spanish hotel company Meliá Hotels International and the Greenland Group, one of the largest real estate group in China, have reached a strategic agreement today to join forces to pursue their growth internationally, inside and outside China, respectively. For Greenland Group, an immediate impact of the agreement will be… Read the full news article
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers heading for the warmth of the Caribbean got an unexpected head-start at Pearson International Airport in Toronto when they were greeted, at the Caribbean Airlines check-in counter by the seasonal sounds of sweet Parang- a traditional musical favourite of the Southern Caribbean where Spanish roots run deep. Passengers checked in for… Read the full news article
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 19 December 2012, Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more cities in the United States through a codeshare agreement with Virgin America. Under the agreement, SIA will add its ‘SQ’ code to Virgin America-operated flights serving Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Philadelphia, Portland, San… Read the full news article
Book tickets online and pay cash later Mumbai, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India s premier international airline, has announced the introduction of Cash on Delivery , an additional form of payment, exclusively on the airline’s website at www.jetairways.com. This convenient payment option allows guests to book their tickets online and pay by cash later…. Read the full news article
Tokyo launch unites Hyatt’s boutique-style brand with world-renowned Japanese hospitality CHICAGO, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Mori Building Co., Ltd. announced today that their affiliates have signed an agreement to launch Andaz Tokyo, the first Andaz hotel in Japan. When it opens in the summer of 2014, Andaz Tokyo will join… Read the full news article
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the national trade association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, today released its 2013 schedule of industry events, which includes investment conferences, fundraisers, and industry tradeshows. These events provide forums for members to network with top executives, stay engaged on key issues… Read the full news article
CARSON CITY, Nev. — 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) awarded more than $500,000 in marketing grants to promote tourism in rural Nevada at today’s commission meeting, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced. In this grant cycle, NCOT funded a project to develop a mobile application for Virginia City as well as efforts… Read the full news article
MOSCOW, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 12 Aeroflot has carried the one millionth passenger on Saint-Petersburg — Moscow route. Alexander Lebedev was a lucky flyer taking his SU13 flight from Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo airport to Moscow Sheremetyevo hub. He received a return ticket to any destination point in Europe from Aeroflot and a free certificate for visiting business lounge from Pulkovo airport authorities. In November 2012 the annual passenger… Read the full news article