New Travel Guide Showcases Virginia’s Natural Beauty

New Travel Guide Showcases Virginia's Natural Beauty

Beaches, mountains, Main Streets and food favorites star in 2013 Virginia is for Lovers guide RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for Lovers is about love – pure and simple.  A love of the state’s natural beauty shines through on the pages of the new 2013 Virginia is for Lovers travel guide.  Available for… Read the full press release

Marriott Rewards comes out on top once again – takes Business Traveler’s Top Hotel Loyalty Program

2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards has once again taken the top spot in Business Traveler magazine’s annual “Best In Business Travel” Awards.  The awards are determined by readers, who vote for their favorite products and services in 64 categories spanning the business travel industry. “We know our members have more choices than ever.  We are… Read the full press release

Oman Air and Qatar Airways Agree Muscat-Doha Codeshare

2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air and Qatar Airways have announced a codeshare agreement, allowing Oman Air’s customers to book flights from any of the 42 departure points within its network to Doha, the capital of Qatar. The codeshare agreement is effective immediately and customers can now book flights through local outlets or by visiting www.omanair.com…. Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico Partner to Make Travel Easier to the United States

SEATTLE — 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, today announced their new frequent flier and codeshare agreement to connect each other’s networks and bring more options to travelers flying between Mexico and several cities along the West Coast and Alaska. Starting early next year, travelers can accrue miles when they fly… Read the full press release

airberlin strengthens capitol city hub: Daily flights from Berlin to Bucharest and Sofia starting 28th January

2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — At its Berlin hub, airberlin is continuing the expansion of its Eastern European range and is adding flights to Bucharest and Sofia to the flight schedule from 28th January 2013. Once a day airberlin starts to the Romanian and Bulgarian capital. “One of our stated goals for 2013 is to further strengthen… Read the full press release

Hard Work Makes Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens Happen

Hard Work Makes Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens Happen

Article follows the photos. Click on a thumbnail to view and download a high-resolution version of the image. Due to the large file size of the high-res images, they may take a few minutes to appear. You must be logged in to view the high-res images. ore than two million holiday lights illuminate Garvan Woodland Gardens… Read the full press release

Nominations Being Accepted for AH&LA’s Stars of the Industry Awards Competition

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the national trade association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, is seeking nominations for the 2013 Stars of the Industry Awards competition.  The competition recognizes employee and lodging property achievement in 11 categories, including Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year, Outstanding General… Read the full press release

Schiphol welcomes 50 millionth passenger of 2012

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomed the 50 millionth passenger of 2012. This is the first time in the airport’s history that more than 50 million passengers travelled via Schiphol in a single year. Mrs Edith Smits from Veghel, who arrived on KL0836 from Singapore, was welcomed at the gate by Schiphol… Read the full press release

Pan-Asian Ceramics: Export, Import, and Influence from the Collection of the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco

New exhibition presents ninth- to eighteenth century ceramics from China, Korea, Japan, Persia, Vietnam, and Thailand SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — International trade has occurred since Ancient times.  The exchange of ceramics, an important trade good, informed design styles and production techniques across a vast geographical region.  China, which exerted the largest influence on the worldwide… Read the full press release

2.24 MILLION PASSENGERS EXPECTED AT LAX DURING HOLIDAY SEASON; 5.38 PERCENT INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR

Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger volume at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is expected to increase 5.38 percent to nearly 2.24 million passengers this upcoming holiday travel season, compared to 2.13 million actual passengers last year.  The 13-day holiday travel period begins Friday, December 21, and continues through Wednesday, January 2, 2013. The… Read the full press release

Getting in the Mood – Marriott Hotels & Resorts Mood Reader Ranks as One of Spotify’s Most Popular Brand Campaigns

Getting in the Mood - Marriott Hotels & Resorts Mood Reader Ranks as One of Spotify’s Most Popular Brand Campaigns

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Marriott Mood Reader, a new Spotify content experience from Marriott Hotels & Resorts, has become one of the most successful campaigns in the history of Spotify.  The Marriott Mood Reader matches music to the listener’s mood, allows users to create mood-based playlists and offers them the chance to win fun prizes…. Read the full press release

New Year brings Norwegian Airlines and a new route to Copenhagen from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

New Year brings Norwegian Airlines and a new route to Copenhagen from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the New Year just a few days away, staff at Liverpool John Lennon Airport are celebrating the news today that a new airline will be starting from Liverpool next year with a new route to add to the Airport’s list of 60 destinations. Europe’s third largest low cost airline, Norwegian have… Read the full press release

Self-service passport control at Oslo Airport

Self-service passport control at Oslo Airport

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the first airport in Norway, Oslo Airport can now offer travellers arriving from Non-Schengen countries a simpler and more efficient passport control. The service is called EasyPass and was implemented on 17 December with full operation from 7 January 2013. The service is available to travellers who hold a Norwegian biometric… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport, Last minute goose liver and Tokaj wine from Heinemann

Budapest Airport, Last minute goose liver and Tokaj wine from Heinemann

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heinemann Duty Free is opening a new shop which will primarily sell Hungarian products at Terminal 2A of Budapest Airport. Passengers rushing to catch Schengen-internal flights will thus have an opportunity to grab some high-quality presents from Hungary for their loved ones before boarding.The new, 140-square-meter outlet at Terminal 2A will be… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Hotel Tampa To Portfolio

Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced its second property in Tampa, Fla., with the opening of s Hotel Tampa, an affiliate of Hilton. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hotel in the Heart of Downtown Will Undergo Major Renovation During Transition TAMPA, Fla. and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, today announced its second property in Tampa, Fla., with the reflagging of Hyatt Regency Tampa as Hotel Tampa, an affiliate of Hilton. Prior to being… Read the full press release

Air France, 3 YEARS AFTER ITS LAUNCH, PREMIUM ECONOMY HAS SUCCESSFULLY MET ITS OBJECTIVES

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three years after its launch, Air France has received very satisfactory results for its Premium Economy product, the intermediate cabin class situated between Business and Economy cabins on board long-haul aircraft. Premium Economy, a tool for winning back business, is popular among customers and is proving to be a highly attractive product… Read the full press release

Nothing Grad-ual About British Airways’ Scheme

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is not your average graduate programme that offers the potential to deliver a multi-million pound project, aid the integration of state-of-the-art aircraft, manage an overseas operation and travel the world as a member of cabin crew. But then again, British Airways is not your average company. All of these opportunities, and… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces 2 New Greek Airports From 2013

30,000 PAX & 30 JOBS AT KALAMATA & ZAKYNTHOS 100,000 SEATS FROM JUST £8 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (19 Dec) announced it will launch routes at two new Greek airports, Kalamata and Zakynthos, in 2013, which will deliver over 30,000 passengers p.a. and sustain over 30 “on-site” jobs* at… Read the full press release

CTC, Competitive intelligence: Canada’s tourism rivals set ambitious travel targets

CTC, Competitive intelligence: Canada’s tourism rivals set ambitious travel targets

Middle-earth takes to the skies while new campaigns Down Under look to attract nature lovers and young travellers 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the holiday season fast approaching, there is no let-up in the frenetic pace of the international tourism marketplace. No rest, either, for CTC News in gathering the last round-up of campaigns, promos and… Read the full press release

Ethiopian and Tanzania Tourist Board Partner to Enhance Tourism Flow

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines and the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase tourist flow to Tanzania via Ethiopian Airlines. The agreement between Ethiopian and TTB is meant to increase and greatly enhance the tourism flow to both Tanzania and Ethiopia. The agreement entails Ethiopian support to Tanzanian… Read the full press release

GLOBAL TRAVELER NAMES SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS “AIRLINE OF THE YEAR”

SAA Also Wins “Best Airline to Africa” and “Best Business Class White Wine” Johannesburg, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) has won Global Traveler’s highest honor, being named “Airline of the Year” by the venerable publication for global business travelers and fans of luxury travel.  SAA received the award at its annual awards gala… Read the full press release

A Unique Celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Piri Reis Map at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

The Old City seen from the roof terrace at Four Seasons

Historic cartographer inspires ceramics exhibition December 22-31, 2012 Istanbul at Sultanahmet, Turkey – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set in the historical peninsula, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet continues to focus on Ottoman art and support local artists as well as craftsmen with various cultural activities. In the honour of UNESCO’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Piri… Read the full press release

HAUREL AND LARDY ENTERTAIN EASTERN AIRWAYS PASSENGERS

HAUREL AND LARDY ENTERTAIN EASTERN AIRWAYS PASSENGERS

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eastern Airways passengers at Aberdeen Airport were being treated to some slapstick 1920’s comedy, when hilarious double act, Haurel and Lardy, provided some alternative Christmas entertainment with their side-splitting routines. The duo, who have been together for more than 10 years and have performed for the Royal Family, are back at the… Read the full press release

GBTA Announces New Vice President for France

Paris, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the appointment of Ms Carole Poillerat to the role of Vice President for GBTA France. Ms Poillerat, who acts as Global Category Leader, Meetings & Events at AstraZeneca in Paris, will join Mr Yann Le… Read the full press release

Santa Claus arrived by helicopter at Sofia Airport

Santa Claus arrived by helicopter at Sofia Airport

2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Santa Claus arrived by helicopter at Sofia Airport. The white-bearded guest was welcomed at the airport by employees’ children who were waiting for him impatiently. The good-hearted old man brought in his big bag gifts for more than 700 children. The kids sang, danced and had their pictures taken with Santa Claus and… Read the full press release

National Informatics Centre: Special Package for Development of Tourism in North East India

2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — National Informatics Centre: Special Package for Development of Tourism in North East  The following special package has been prepared by the Government for development of tourism in North East Region, including Assam: – i. Provision of complimentary space to the North Eastern States in India Pavilions set up at major International Travel… Read the full press release

Android Phone Owners Can Now Purchase Tickets Using the Alaska Airlines App

iPhone app coming in January SEATTLE — 2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has upgraded its Android app to enable travelers to conveniently purchase tickets whenever they’re carrying their smart phone. The airline will roll out the same feature for its iPhone app in January. “Allowing our customers to book tickets from their smart phones inside… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Continúa Reduciendo los Costos Manteniendo así las Tarifas Bajas para los Clientes

Spirit Airlines Continúa Reduciendo los Costos Manteniendo así las Tarifas Bajas para los Clientes

Gasolina Party in a Pouch Lanza una Nueva Campaña de Publicidad y Cocteles a Bordo de Spirit Airlines Miramar, Florida, 2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) está introduciendo nuevas alternativas en su menú a bordo con la llegada de Gasolina Urban Blends, una marca líder en cocteles listos para beber. Esta es una gran… Read the full press release

airberlin and Etihad Airways expand codeshare

Connecting flights to China and Japan with airberlin flight numbers available for booking 2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is expanding its codesharing activities with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with five additional destinations in East Asia via Abu Dhabi. The Chinese cities of Chengdu, Beijing and Shanghai are being added,… Read the full press release