2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Residence Inn by Marriott celebrates the holiday season, inviting Facebook fans to take a trip down memory lane with the new Travel Mad Libs application. In an exciting collaboration with Penguin Young Readers Group’s Mad Libs series, online enthusiasts can now create a series of fun, travel-inspired word games that will evoke a favorite… Read the full news article
Heathrow’s commitment to reducing the impact of aircraft noise takes another step forward today with the start of the UK’s first scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner service. Qatar Airways is the first airline to operate the 787 at Heathrow and the move marks the first scheduled 787 service to a UK airport. It boasts a noise… Read the full news article
Singapore, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG has added two senior leaders to Asia, highlighting the group’s focus on Asia as a major hub of growth. Having relocated from IHG’s headquarters in Denham, UK, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing for the InterContinental brand, Simon Scoot will now helm the brand out of Asia in Bangkok, while… Read the full news article
TOKYO, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise down the fuel surcharges applied on all international passenger tickets issued between February 1 and March 31, 2013 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month… Read the full news article
SEATTLE — 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today launched “Deals and Destinations,” a Windows 8 travel application that alerts fliers to airfare deals from their hometown and to cities where their friends live. The app is available for free in the Windows 8 Store and can be used on a variety of devices including tablets,… Read the full news article
Steigenberger Hotel Group confers awards on Hotel Directors 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Elisabeth Perwanger and Thomas Nixdorf have been named as the Steigenberger Hotel Group “General Managers of the Year”. Ms. Perwanger, Director of the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna and Area General Manager Austria, and Mr. Nixdorf, Director of the InterCityHotel in Hanover, both received their prizes at… Read the full news article
Holiday Inn Madrid Calle Alcala to open in 2013 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced the signing of its third Holiday Inn hotel in Madrid, the Holiday Inn Madrid Calle Alcala. Holiday Inn Madrid Calle Alcala will open in April 2013, following a conversion from a… Read the full news article
Miramar, Florida, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for November 2012 and year-to-date 2012. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in November 2012 increased 28.1 percent versus November 2011 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 30.9 percent. Load factor for November 2012 was 83.9 percent, a decrease of… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its ruling issued on December 10, 2012, the French Supreme Court (Conseil d’Etat) sharply reduced the entitlement to a refund of the “précompte” distribution tax paid by Accor in respect of 1999, 2000 and 2001. As a result, the Group will have to repay €149.7 million it received in 2007, along with the… Read the full news article
San Mateo, Calif., 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Replicon, the global leader in cloud-based time tracking software is introducing a unified cloud-based travel, time and expense tracking offering through a partnership with Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), the leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions. The Replicon Concur Connect offering gives companies a seamless way to benefit from the unique time-saving… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The latest addition to Liberty Wharf, brand new premium fish and chip restaurant and takeaway Seafish Café aims to reel in fish fans with tasty recipes using the freshest local and sustainable fish. Takeaways are raising the bar to tempt the tastebuds of today’s discerning diners, and Seafish Café is doing exactly… Read the full news article
London, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada and Robert Q’s Airbus announced today the launch of a new partnership which will create 8 daily options between Sarnia, London and Toronto from Monday to Friday, and five on Saturdays and Sundays. This partnership will make regional transportation for residents of Southwestern Ontario easier. Robert Q now… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP Group, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, announces its audited financial results for the year ended 30 September 2012. Financial and operational highlights Strong financial performance benefitting from continued recovery in global travel markets: Sales of £1.74bn, +3.2% (on a constant currency basis) Like-for-like sales… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair Holdings plc following its December Board meeting this morning (13 Dec) in London Stansted announced the following changes to the Board of Europe’s largest low fares airline, and the world’s favourite international scheduled passenger airline. 1. Klaus Kirchberger who joined the Board of Ryanair in September 2002 has indicated his wish… Read the full news article
Consumers Planning More Road Trips in Rental Vehicles to Celebrate Holidays with Family and Friends ST. LOUIS, Mo. – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In anticipation of the AAA Christmas holiday travel announcement, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America’s largest rental car brand, reports today that advance reservations are currently up more than 25 percent over last year. This… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group and the cruise operator A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH are launching a new “Meet & Cruise” concept for meetings and incentive trips. The programme makes it possible to book cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube in combination with events at selected Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotels. Since December… Read the full news article
Award-Winning Boutique Hotel Brand Expands in London and New Orleans; 14 hotels added to global portfolio in 2012 LONDON, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s upscale boutique brand, will pass the 50th property milestone with the opening of two hotels in London and New Orleans, two cities renowned for their rich history and culture, making them… Read the full news article
Heathrow Airport allows all Star Alliance Carriers to move under one roof Star Alliance commends today’s announcement by Heathrow Airport to designate Terminal 2 as the new home for its member carriers serving one of the world’s most important international airports. “We are delighted by today’s decision, which gives the green light for creating a… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first stage of the Vaasa Airport renovation is ready. The renovated baggage facilities will be introduced on 13 December, just in time for the busy holiday season. Finavia launched the Vaasa Airport renovation project with the City of Vaasa and the Vaasa sub-region about three months ago. The goal is to… Read the full news article
DEAD SEA, Jordan – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Driven by its commitment to build on Hilton Worldwide’s legacy of operating responsibly and making a positive impact on its business and communities, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), is extending its sustainability agenda by launching a property-wide recycling program. This activity adds to… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has announced that it plans to rebrand Spanish ATESA and French Citer SA as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which will take effect on 1 February. This decision follows the group acquiring both of the companies in February this year as part of its growth strategy in Europe to develop an extensive network… Read the full news article
Indonesian President Yudhoyono Helps Open The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali Bali, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The visit of the president of Indonesia to The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali, marks the official opening of this landmark property today. The opening of the hotel also marks the official launch of Autograph Collection into Asia. Autograph Collection is a lifestyle… Read the full news article
Corporate Housing Provider Announces Expanded Global Leadership LOS ANGELES – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in furnished and serviced apartments, is pleased to announce organizational changes designed to offer improved in-region expertise and deliver customized solutions that meet the needs of its customers in the rapidly evolving global business environment. The new… Read the full news article
31 ROUTES (4 NEW ROUTES) & 1.6m PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2nd POLISH BASE 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Dec) announced it would open its 53rd base and 2nd in Poland at Krakow in April 2013 with two-based aircraft and unveiled 4 new routes (31 in total), to/from Dortmund,… Read the full news article
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to sell its 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic Ltd to Delta Air Lines. Under the agreement, Delta will pay US$360 million in cash for Singapore Airlines’ entire shareholding in the UK-based airline group. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals being obtained in Europe and the United States…. Read the full news article
Mumbai, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the planned induction of four new state-of-the-art Airbus A330-300 series aircraft into its fleet. The airline took delivery of one of these new aircraft today, from the manufacturer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France. The airline is expected to take delivery of an additional, brand… Read the full news article
LINCOLN, NEB. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone interested in expanding a farm or ranch to include a tourism component or looking to start an ecotourism venture will want to attend the 2013 Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop offered by the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The workshop, Feb. 5-6 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, will show attendees… Read the full news article
MOSCOW, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 11, 2012 Aeroflot gathered airline’s frequent flyers, top managers, key partners and celebrities to take part in a new anniversary onboard menu tasting ceremony. The menu was especially designed with a help of Michelin starred chefs — Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Llorca (both from France) and Bjorn Franzen from Sweden to celebrate the 90-th Aeroflot jubilee. For the coming 2013 spring season… Read the full news article
The Saskatchewan museum is welcoming increasing numbers of local visitors looking to learn about this living slice of Canadian history. 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eyes right! The Mounties are a true Canadian icon and are embedded in our culture. They’ve played a substantial role in creating the Canadian national identity that is recognized the world over…. Read the full news article
Guidance saves ABTA Members money and helps them stay within the law 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — With significant regulatory changes in 2012 to the ATOL scheme of financial protection, affecting the way ABTA Members run their businesses, ABTA has comprehensively updated key guidance documents for Members. Exclusively available to ABTA Members, the updated guidance provides travel… Read the full news article