MOSCOW – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from January 07, 2013 Aeroflot will introduce a second daily flight to Donetsk, Ukraine. Aeroflot SU1812 flight will leave Moscow from Sheremetyevo airport Terminal D daily at 09:45 and arrive at Donetsk International Airport at 09:35. The return flight, SU1813, will leave Donetsk at 10:15 and will land in Moscow at 14:30. The flights will be conducted on Airbus A319 aircraft. Aeroflot is already… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Management
The Dorchester’s Jessica Zammar wins Kerstin Florian’s ‘UK Therapist of the Year’ for third year running
2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dorchester is delighted to announce Jessica Zammar, spa therapist at The Dorchester Spa, has been awarded Kerstin Florian’s ‘UK Therapist of the Year’ for the third year running. Karyn Glock, senior therapist at The Dorchester Spa, was announced this year’s runner up, also the third year in a row that one… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi International Airport Announces Promotional Parking Fares for Winter Holidays
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched today its special promotional offer for customers parking at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the upcoming winter holidays, offering great value and maximum convenience for all travelers. Those flying between 1st Dec and 31st January can enjoy preferential rates from only AED… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Partners with iPhone Case Company Uncommon on New Disconnect to Reconnect Program for Guests
Guests can take a holiday from technology, reconnect with loved ones and receive a complimentary Costa Rica-style custom iPhone case Costa Rica – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Do you love your favorite technology devices but want to take a short holiday from them to reconnect with nature, friends, loved ones and yourself? Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica now… Read the full news article
Massport Opens Road for Commercial Traffic
Massport Opens Commercial Traffic-Only Roadway in East Boston The Multimillion Dollar Project Will Take Thousands of Airport-related Commercial Vehicles Off Residential Streets Each Year BOSTON – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today joined local, state and federal officials as well as family members of the late Martin A. Coughlin to open a… Read the full news article
GBTA Australia & New Zealand Announce Appointment to Board
Resources Buyer from Linc Energy to Support Leading Sector Focus Brisbane, Australia, 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced a new appointment to the GBTA AUS/NZ Advisory Board to support the region’s activity in the Energy & Resources sector. As the Global Travel Manager at… Read the full news article
Maldives participates in CITM, Shanghai China
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with representatives from Maldives Tourism Industry have participated in China International Travel Market (CITM) 2012, the largest travel fair in Asia which took place in Shanghai China, from 15th to 18th November 2012. MMPRC together with 61 representatives from 31 companies took part in the exhibition. Maldives had… Read the full news article
Holiday Club Resorts Signs Master Affiliation Agreement with RCI
Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Extension of affiliation agreement reaffirms leading European resort developer’s long-standing relationship with vacation exchange leader Holiday Club Resorts has signed a new agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. The Finland-based developer is the largest European timeshare developer, with resorts in Finland, Sweden, mainland Spain and Gran… Read the full news article
New Internet platform for travel agents: www.steigenbergertravelagents.com
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has launched its own dedicated website for travel agents. Individually tailored hotel offers and information are now available to travel agency and tour operator staff at www.steigenbergertravelagents.com. Good news for travel agents, who have been able to book specially designed offers from the Steigenberger Hotel group since 22… Read the full news article
Jet Airways and American Express launch the most powerful co-branded airline credit card
20,000 JPMiles and one-way complimentary base fare waived domestic ticket on first charge 10,000 bonus JPMIles for applying before December 25, 2012 Privileges of American Express Platinum membership including world-class service MUMBAI, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and American Express today launched the new Jet Airways American Express Platinum Credit Card… Read the full news article
Austrian joins ‘Ärzte an Bord’ programme of Lufthansa
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group is to join the ‘Ärzte an Bord’ (‘Doctors on Board’) programme run by the Lufthansa Group. Doctors can register immediately, free of charge. Registration is rewarded with a credit of 5,000 premium miles and a pocket book of aviation medicine. In this way, the airlines want to improve… Read the full news article
“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt
“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The automated border checks at Frankfurt Airport are now simpler than ever. An amazingly realistic-looking virtual federal policewoman, projected onto a pane as a hologram, explains in seconds how to quickly and easily pass the immigration check with “easyPASS”. This virtual assistant is located… Read the full news article
EASA publishes new simplified rules for Third Country Operators in the European Union
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published a proposal to establish a single system for the safety approval of Third Country Operators (TCO) operating into, within or out of the European Union (EU). Released in a document known as an Opinion, the proposed rules have been subject to two rounds public… Read the full news article
Marriott New Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to Open in Summer 2013
Project Represents First Renaissance Hotel to Open in Alberta 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is thrilled to announce the addition of the new Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to its portfolio in Canada. When opened, the hotel will represent the first Renaissance Hotel to open in Alberta. Marriott International currently operates 74 hotels… Read the full news article
Chinese opinion leaders experience some of Australia’s best drops
Key facts Six of China’s leading wine and lifestyle opinion leaders have been visiting Australia this month as part of a joint Tourism Australia and Wine Australia initiative to promote Australia’s world class tourism and wine experiences. The visiting opinion leaders represent major media titles and wine blog sites in China such as WineOnline, WineBlogChina.com,… Read the full news article
HYATT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR A HYATT RESIDENCE CLUB LOCATED ON MAUI’S KA’ANAPALI BEACH
CHICAGO, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that an affiliate of the company has formed a joint venture with an affiliate of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. to develop and operate a 131-unit Hyatt Residence Club resort in Maui, Hawaii on Ka’anapali Beach. A Hyatt affiliate will invest approximately $40 million in… Read the full news article
Sheremetyevo Airport Named Transportation Company of the Year
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has emerged as a winner of the 13th annual Company of the Year business competition in the “Transportation/Logistics” category — this according to Russia’s leading business magazine Kompaniya (Company). The award ceremony was held on 23 October. More than 50 companies operating in various industries were recognized as competition winners. Sheremetyevo Airport was awarded the distinguished title 2012 Transportation Company of the Year in recognition of the launch and introduction of its Airport Operation Center (AOC)…. Read the full news article
Budapest Airport starts Business Park development
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has made an important step in developing a completely new Business Park area on the Southern edge of the airport. The area adjacent to national road No.4 has been out of use for long time, and was marked in Budapest Airport development plans as a site of a future business… Read the full news article
German tourism companies pledge to uphold the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
Madrid, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The German Travel Association (DRV) and thirteen of its members have joined the growing list of tourism enterprises and associations to commit to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (Budva, Montenegro, 17 November 2012). A total of fourteen German entities signed Private Sector Commitments on the occasion of the DRV’s… Read the full news article
Oman Air Boosts Economic Development with Launch of New Muscat – Jaaluni Charter Service
The sector will shorten distances, save time, effort and money, as well as accelerate the pace of development of both Duqm and Al Wusta Governorate alike. Oman Air will operate 3 flights weekly between Muscat and Jaaluni. The Royal directives to link infrastructure and social development are evidently carried out through such steps. 2012-11-26 —… Read the full news article
Al Bateen Executive Airport records 210 commercial Aircraft movements during 2012 F1 season
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, ADAC’s dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), witnessed a spur in traffic during the 2012 Formula 1 season. The executive airport recorded 210 total commercial aircraft movements during the F1 race period between 28th October and 5th November, with the… Read the full news article
Ein erfolgreiches Wochenende in London: Hilton Frankfurt Airport räumt mehrere internationale Auszeichnungen ab
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Deutschland – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Es gibt viel zu feiern für das Hilton Frankfurt Airport. Denn das Hotel wurde bei den International Hotel Awards 2012 am vergangenen Wochenende in London gleich mit vier der renommierten Preise ausgezeichnet. Das Mitte Dezember 2011 im futuristischen THE SQUAIRE am Frankfurter Flughafen eröffnete Haus konnte sich… Read the full news article
Strategic expansion in Central Europe: airberlin opens new route and increases flight frequencies from Berlin to Poland
New: up to three flights a day Berlin – Warsaw from 23rd March 2013 Additional flight frequencies: up to three flights a day Berlin – Krakow from 23rd March 2013 2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is expanding its route network competencies in Poland and from 23rd March 2013 will operate up to three flights a day… Read the full news article
TAT, Pattaya Mayor Invites Retirees, Investors to Explore Resort’s “Second Home” Options
Pattaya, 2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Mayor of Pattaya Mr. Ithiphol Khunplume has called on retirees, investors, and long-stay visitors to make Thailand’s popular beach resort city their “second home” during this winter season, and beyond. In a statement issued this week, Thailand’s youngest mayor noted that the city of one million “happy inhabitants” had undergone… Read the full news article
Meliá Hotels International to open a new Innside by Meliá hotel in a historical building in Essen, Germany
• The hotel company now manages 27 hotels in Germany, 11 under the Innside brand • A high growth brand for a high growth city Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International announced today the addition to its portfolio of a new hotel under the urban Innside Hotels brand in Germany. The Innside Essen,… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines и Iberia открыли совместные рейсы на Тенерифе и в Малагу
2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет о расширении код-шерингового соглашения с авиакомпанией Iberia, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов на популярные курорты Испании. В рамках подписанного соглашения пассажиры S7 Airlines получили возможность путешествовать из Москвы в Малагу и на остров Тенерифе с удобной стыковкой в аэропорту Мадрида. Авиакомпании выполняют 10 рейсов в… Read the full news article
President Obama’s Cultural Touch in Thailand: An Historic Visit to Wat Pho
Bangkok, 2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand’s famous Temple of the Reclining Buddha has gained further global prominence following a 45-minute tour by U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during their November 18-19 visit to the kingdom. Known as “Wat Pho”, the historic Bangkok landmark was the first stop on President Obama’s itinerary… Read the full news article
Danish Pilot Union members approve the new collective agreement
~ Following the ballot of Danish Pilot Union members, the new collective agreement that was concluded on 19 November as part of the 4Excellence NG plan has been approved. ~ New SEK 3.5 bn Revolving Credit Facility from Banks and Core Shareholders to secure financial preparedness now only conditional on final parliamentary approvals 2012-11-23 —… Read the full news article
TAT Promotes Khao Yai National Park to Asia-Pacific Travel Trade
2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nakhon Ratchasima, November 23, 2012: Nearly 100 travel agents and media from 11 Asia-Pacific countries are to convene in one of Thailand’s most famous national parks between November 26-28 for the first such travel mart organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). “The Ultimate Khao Yai” travel mart is being organised by the… Read the full news article
SAS opens 10 new routes from Copenhagen
2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2013 SAS opens four new year-round routes and six summer routes out of Copenhagen Airport. Especially the route to San Francisco will strengthen Copenhagen Airport’s position as a hub. SAS four new year-round routes from Copenhagen go to Newcastle, Budapest, Prague and not least San Francisco. The latter route will open… Read the full news article