2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global Traveler, a business travel and lifestyle magazine based in the US, announced its ninth annual GT Tested Reader Survey award winners in middle December. More than 28,000 frequent business and luxury travelers voted and they ranked EVA Air as the Best Airline in North Asia among several Asia’s leading airlines. In… Read the full press release
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Meliá Hotels International to open a new Innside by Meliá hotel in the center of Aachen (Germany)
The hotel will be the 15th Innside property in Germany Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International has announced today a new Innside by Meliá hotel in the city of Aachen, 80 kms southwest from Dusseldorf and Koln, close to the Belgium and Dutch borders. The hotel, located at the heart of the city,… Read the full press release
Aeroflot and the Federal Tax Service of Russia Signed a Pricing Agreement
MOSCOW, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 27, 2012 Aeroflot and the Federal Tax Service of Russia entered into a pricing agreement in accordance with the recently introduced financial rules. From now on, Aeroflot Group companies will send all the necessary information and documentation to the Federal Tax Service before determining prices and applying their pricing methods in order to provide more coordination and improve the… Read the full press release
PATA: Arrivals to Japan, Myanmar, Cambodia Surge as Asia Posts Solid 5.5% Visitor Growth
Bangkok, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — International visitor arrivals into Asia between January and September 2012 showed a collective increase of 5.5% year-on-year, according to preliminary results released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). During the first nine months of the year, the 4.7% collective growth rate for Northeast Asiawas somewhat lower than the Asia average, however… Read the full press release
New French Press Causing Buzz at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
TRIO debuts high-quality coffee from local roaster Casa Brasi Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newest item to grace the menus in TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel Austin is causing quite the local buzz – literally. Thanks to a new partnership between the downtown Austin restaurant and local roaster Casa Brasil, coffee lovers can now get their caffeine fix… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Announces New Service Between Denver And San Jose Del Cabo/Los Cabos, Mexico Operated By Airtran Airways
DALLAS – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s already time to put a bow on Spring Break travel plans and set sights South of the Border as Southwest Airlines and wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways announced today new international flights between Denver International Airport and SJD Los Cabos International Airport in Baja California, México. AirTran daily service on… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines для iPhone – теперь с Passbook!
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines обновила приложение для iPhone. Пассажиры авиакомпании получили возможность добавлять мобильный посадочный талон и карту участника программы «S7 Приоритет» в приложение Passbook. S7 Airlines стала первой российской авиакомпанией1, пассажиры которой могут воспользоваться Passbook. Passbook – приложение для iPhone, позволяющее пользователям хранить в своем телефоне электронные билеты и посадочные талоны, билеты на различные… Read the full press release
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS ADDS THE HOTEL WILSHIRE TO LOS ANGELES PORTFOLIO
Joint Venture with OSM Investment Company Marks Kimpton’s Seventh Hotel of 2012; Brings the Boutique Hotel Company’s Count to Six in Southern California SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced it has purchased the 74-room Hotel Wilshire through a joint venture with OSM Investment Company. The LEED-certified boutique hotel in the Miracle… Read the full press release
KOREAN AIR RECEIVES DOUBLE ACCOLADE AT GRAND FINAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2012
World’s Most Innovative Airline and World’s Excellence In Service Award Seoul, Korea, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air, last night 12 December, received the honour of being awarded two prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Ceremony 2012, held in New Delhi, India. The airline was named the World’s Most Innovative Airline and… Read the full press release
FedEx to Deploy New Clean Air Technology at OAK
Department of Energy Award Will Retrofit Vehicles with Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cells Oakland, Calif. – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — FedEx at the Oakland International Airport will receive tow tractors retrofitted with hydrogen powered fuel cells as announced by U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer on October 31, 2012. Plug Power of New York will receive a $2.5 million… Read the full press release
Rembrandt Hotel, in Bangkok, Thailand, introduced the new Senor Pico
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new Señor Pico was highlighted with an exquisite selection of Mexican treats such as Beef and chicken Tacos, fresh Guacamole, quesadillas, salsas, enchiladas, lobster burritos, churros, and much more. Señor Pico also debuts its new bar offering a selection of signature, classic and contemporary cocktails including Mojito, Piña Colada, Cosmopolitan, 50… Read the full press release
Royal Resorts Selects RCI To Welcome In A New Era
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI adds six magnificent properties from one of the biggest vacation ownership brands in Mexico to its network of affiliated resorts RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, announced today that it welcomed Royal Resorts® to its world’s largest… Read the full press release
Steigenberger Hotel Group, New strategic alignment of divisions
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has recently amended the executive management structure of its two brands by replacing the two strategic divisions of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotel with three operative areas, Steigenberger Business Hotels, Steigenberger Resort Hotels und InterCityHotels, each to be managed by its own Vice President of Operations. Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger… Read the full press release
IHG Announces First Hotel and Residences Development in Jakarta
SINGAPORE, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, has announced the signing of InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah Hotel & Residences, in partnership with PT Pondok Indah Hotel, a subsidiary of public listed PT Metropolitan Kentjana Tbk. Scheduled to open in 2015, the… Read the full press release
China Airlines to Purchase 6 New Boeing 777-300ER Passenger Airplanes
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — After signing the lease agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) on December 18 for the lease of four new Boeing 777-300ER passenger airplanes, China Airlines has concluded the purchase agreement with Boeing Commercial Airplanes for six 777-300ERs on December 20. The new airplanes will be equipped with the GE90-115BL engines…. Read the full press release
RAK Airways gives free tickets for three weeks at AWAFI Festival
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — RAK Airways, one of the youngest flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates is the only airline participant at the AWAFI festival in Ras Al Khaimah. The festival began on 14 December and will continue to be the highest attraction in Ras Al Khaimah until January 5,… Read the full press release
Jet Airways introduces new Mangalore-Dubai service, effective January 3, 2013
Mumbai, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective January 3, 2013, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will fly six times a week on the Mangalore-Dubai sector. The airline will deploy a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 170 Economy seats on this route, offering guests warm service and delectable cuisine. The new flight 9W 532 from the port city of… Read the full press release
Statement of the American Hotel & Lodging Association in Honor of Senator Daniel Inouye (Hawaii)
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Senator Daniel Inouye was a leader in so many facets of Congress, but we will remember him particularly for his role as a true innovator for the travel and tourism industry. Senator Inouye held the first congressional hearings on the importance of tourism to the U.S. economy, ensuring bipartisan support that is… Read the full press release
Turkish Airlines opens operations to Yaounde and Douala (Cameroon)…
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Europe’s best airline, Turkish Airlines, today has added the 96th country to its network by beginning service to two cities in Cameroon, Yaounde and Douala. This brings the total number of cities served to 216, further expanding THY’s extensive global network. And with the addition of Yaounde and Douala, Turkish Airlines now… Read the full press release
Monarch Airlines Announces Winter 2013/14 Flying Programme from Leeds Bradford Airport
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Monarch, the leading scheduled leisure airline, has today announced its winter flying programme for 2013/14 from its newest base, Leeds Bradford Airport. The flights go on sale today. An A320 aircraft will be based at the airport for winter 2013/14 and routes to Arrecife, Faro, Larnaca and Tenerife, which start for the… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Graduates 20 Pilots and 72 Cabin Crews
The Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduated 20 Pilots and 72 Cabin Crew at a ceremony held at the Ethiopian Headquarters on Tuesday, 25 December 2012. 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the graduation ceremony, Ato Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO of Ethiopian, gave out diplomas and flight wings to the graduates. “In line with its 15 years strategic roadmap Vision… Read the full press release
New Director of Macau Government Tourist Office Assumes Office
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macau SAR Government Cheong U hosted today (December 26) the Inaugural Ceremony of Director of Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes. The inaugural ceremony took place at Tourism Activities Centre. Secretary Cheong administered the oath of office while it was… Read the full press release
Oman Air Extends Convenience as Web Check-In Window is Increased
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air has increased the period during which customers can use its convenient web check-in facility before they fly. Web check-in is now available from 36 hours to three hours before scheduled departure, helping passengers – whether travelling alone or with their families, with baggage or without – to avoid airport queues… Read the full press release
DoubleTree by Hilton Welcomes its First Guests in Spain
Stunning Catalan Golf Resort the Location of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda GIRONA, Spain – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spain’s first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel opened its doors this week, bringing a unique blend of contemporary upscale accommodation and traditional Catalan flavour to the Costa Brava. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda features… Read the full press release
Norwegian presents six new routes
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2013, travellers out of Copenhagen Airport can choose a number of new destinations on Norwegian, including Liverpool, Madrid and Lisbon. The airline is opening as many as six new routes in next year’s summer programme. Passengers out of Denmark will have six new destinations to choose from on Norwegian next year…. Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Registers 10% Increase in Passenger Traffic During November
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) revealed today the traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport during the month of November 2012. The report indicated that the Capital’s airport registered a 10% increase in passenger traffic for the month of November 2012 compared to the same period in 2011,… Read the full press release
Santa test flight photographed by Ryanair passenger
RYANAIR PASSENGER ON A LONDON-OSLO FLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS SANTA PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF OF SANTA CLAUS UNDERTAKING TEST FLIGHTS 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (23 Dec) confirmed that Santa Claus is undertaking test flights after he was photographed by a passenger as he flew alongside a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Oslo… Read the full press release
On the Occasion of the 42nd Glorious National Day Four Lucky Winners Each Receive 42,000 Sindbad Miles in Oman Air FFP Raffle
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air has given away 42,000 air miles to each of four lucky members of its Sindbad frequent flier programme. The miles were offered as prizes in a members-only raffle which was launched on Oman Air’s Facebook page to celebrate the Sultanate of Oman’s 42nd National Day in November. Weekly winners have… Read the full press release
San Antonio Cocktail Conference Offers Top Classes and Events
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference January 17-23, 2013, brings together spirits enthusiasts and industry experts alike for cocktail education, tasting events, competitions and more, all celebrating the art of the cocktail. San Antonio’s conference is the only one of its kind in Texas and quickly becoming noted as one of… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings Recognized as 2013 Military Friendly Employer
Enterprise Employs Nearly 6,000 U.S. Military Reservists, Veterans ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that it has been designated a 2013 Military Friendly Employer® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. Criteria for the designation included a benchmark score across key programs and policies such as the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage… Read the full press release