2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (17 Jan) offered its Irish and UK customers the chance to win back the price of their fare with the launch of Ryanair’s Play To Win game on its Irish and UK Ryanair.com websites. For a small fee, ranging from €3/£3 to €5/£5, passengers can… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Marketing
250,000 members in CPH’s customer loyalty programme
2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — CPH Advantage, Copenhagen Airport’s loyalty programme, has reached a quarter of a million members after just 13 months. The programme benefits both passengers and the airport. Travellers are joining Copenhagen Airport’s loyalty programme, CPH Advantage, in large numbers. The programme offers free wi-fi, bonus points and special parking offers. Just 13 months… Read the full news article
SAS and Singapore Airlines launch joint venture between Scandinavia and Singapore
2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS and Singapore Airlines will be cooperating on flights between Scandinavia and Singapore from February 1st. During the summer of 2012, the CEOs of the two companies signed a joint venture agreement, which includes, among other things, the coordination of timetables and joint sales activities. The regulatory authorities have since then approved… Read the full news article
Cupid Strikes at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
Celebrate love with intimate dinners, romantic Spa treatments, and a gift of love this Valentine’s Day. 2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ —The time for flowers, candles, hearts, chocolates and candy is here again. Valentine’s Day celebrates love, the essence of life since early times, romantically depicted in novels, movies and music. This Valentine’s Day, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria invites… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Members Can Book Award Travel on Emirates
SEATTLE, 2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and Emirates today announced enhanced frequent flier award benefits, enabling members to now redeem awards for travel in each others’ programs. Members of Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan and Emirates’ Skywards programs have already been able to earn miles on a reciprocal basis since the airlines’ partnership began in March… Read the full news article
Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar Announces The Introduction Of A Special Winter Spa Menu At Eros Spa
NEW DELHI, 2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar announced the launch of a special Winter Spa Menu at Eros Spa that offers extensive facilities and services to residential and non-residential guests. From January 15 until February 10, 2013, guests at the five-star deluxe hotel located just off the DND Flyway and within a 20-minute drive… Read the full news article
ATC Travel Management Designates Travelport as Primary Technology Partner
Atlanta, 2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces the details of a new long term agreement with Wisconsin-based ATC Travel Management, a leading travel management company that provides travel and meeting services. Through the agreement, ATC Travel has appointed Travelport as its primary technology provider and will… Read the full news article
CTC gathers a cluster of international awards
Our marketing efforts with industry partners in Canada, South Korea and China gain kudos. 2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) prides itself on innovative marketing, being constantly on the lookout for ways to gain a competitive edge in the global tourism marketplace. So pardon us as we blush in the limelight, as last… Read the full news article
Silversea Unveils ‘Relais & Châteaux L’École des Chefs’ Cooking School Series for 2013
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acclaimed culinary trainer David Bilsland, a former instructor at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in London, is again set to host Silversea’s exclusive “Relais & Châteaux L’École des Chefs” interactive cooking school in 2013. On 14 ultra-luxury voyages across the globe, Chef Bilsland will present a programme developed in collaboration… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines Announces Trenton Takes Off Sweepstakes
Chance to win roundtrip flights for a year* out of Trenton DENVER, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced a sweepstakes for customers who live in the Princeton/Trenton area and travel through Trenton-Mercer Airport. The sweepstakes, which runs through May 31, 2013, will award weekly and monthly prizes, as well as a grand prize in… Read the full news article
ADAC Launches First Airport Magazine in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi International Airports ‘AUH’ magazine goes live! Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today published the first edition of its own Abu Dhabi International Airport magazine- ‘AUH’ – the first airport magazine in the UAE and the Middle East. ‘AUH’ (the International Air Transport Association airport code to… Read the full news article
Travel is Only Increasing Service Export in November 2012
Washington, D.C., 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased to $182.6 billion for November 2012, and that imports increased faster than exports resulting in a trade deficit of $48.7 billion: “As the only increasing… Read the full news article
Essential Travel Reveals The Top 10 Airports With The Best Gyms
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Losing weight and staying healthy are a priority in our resolutions this year, according to Which? magazine. One way to get fitter is to use spare moments to exercise and those few hours waiting around for a flight can easily become an opportunity to get in a workout or swim as more… Read the full news article
Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel, with the Winter Escape Offer
Guests will enjoy 25 percent savings on a two-night stay plus complimentary parking. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — This winter, escape cabin fever at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, AFour Seasons Hotel, with the new Winter Escape offer and enjoy 25 percent savings on a two-night stay and complimentary parking. At The Ritz-Carlton Chicago guests can come in, cozy up and enjoy… Read the full news article
VISIT FLORIDA Launches Year-Long Viva Florida 500 Commemoration
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – marked the official launch of its year-long commemoration to honor the 500th anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s sunny shores. His discovery in 1513 paved the way for 500 years of exploring the Sunshine… Read the full news article
LUX* Resorts to Host Underwater Festival, 15-21 APRIL 2013
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — LUX* Maldives will host the second edition of the internationally recognised ‘Underwater Festival’, from 15 to 21 April 2013. Activities will include underwater photo and video courses, on-the-beach themed film screenings, film editing coaching sessions, as well as free diving and apnea courses. Courses will be led by experts including BBC film… Read the full news article
VISITENGLAND SHOWCASES ROMANTIC BREAKS IN NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost domestic tourism in 2013 by highlighting some of England’s most romantic heritage cities. The two-week campaign is the first of six set to launch over the next three months, covering the four key themes of countryside, coast,… Read the full news article
CELEBRATE SNOW IN COLORADO WITH EXCITING WINTER FESTIVALS
DENVER, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Colorado completes its transformation into a winter wonderland, the destination features special celebrations and festivals, ranging from ski joring competitions to a milestone winter carnival. Following are some of the top winter festivals for Colorado in winter 2013. For more information or to learn about additional Colorado winter events and… Read the full news article
Dining With The Stars 2013 – Operatic Delights At Mandarin Oriental, Munich
Hong Kong, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Created with opera aficionados in mind, Mandarin Oriental, Munich’s popular “Dining with the stars” event will this year offer the opportunity to enjoy a very exclusive operatic experience, including three exceptional concerts in just three days. Taking place from 23 to 26 February 2013, “Dining with the stars” provides guests the chance… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Appoints Austin Watkins as Director of Marketing
Four Seasons veteran welcomed to the team in Singapore. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A seasoned marketing veteran who joinedFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 2003 at the former Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach, Austin Watkins is the newly appointed Director of Marketing at Four SeasonsHotel Singapore. Prior to his recent arrival in Singapore, Watkins was atFour Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, where… Read the full news article
Travel Alberta and Big Valley Jamboree create contest to bring country music to small Alberta communities
Small Town Saturday Night mobilizes rural Alberta to showcase local tourism experiences 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alberta has partnered with Big Valley Jamboree for a second year to celebrate Alberta’s rural stories by offering them a chance to win a day-long country music celebration on April 27, 2013 in their home town through a contest… Read the full news article
Pennsylvania Adds Exclusive Slinky® Component to Groundhog Day Foursquare Partnership
Unlocked Badge at Gobblers Knob Results in Toy Giveaway Harrisburg, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pennsylvania Tourism Office announced today the continuation of its partnership with location-based social media platform Foursquare for Groundhog Day 2013 with a custom badge available to Groundhog fans worldwide. New for 2013, Foursquare users who check in at Gobbler’s Knob will… Read the full news article
Extreme Ice Survey Exhibit at O’Hare Showcases Stunning Imagery of Glaciers
CHICAGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — An awe-inspiring new exhibit featuring a collection of 18 large-scale images of glaciers from the Extreme Ice Survey (EIS) project has arrived at O’Hare International Airport. “Ice: Portraits of Vanishing Glaciers”, located past security in Terminal 2, features the work of acclaimed photographer James Balog, whose Chasing Ice documentary made news earlier today when a song… Read the full news article
16-year-old Honolulu Student Wins ‘Paint-the-Plane’ Contest
HONOLULU, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines announced today that Aaron Nee, 16, of Honolulu is the winner of the “Spirit of the Islands” Paint-the-Plane contest. His artwork will adorn an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft honoring the unique culture of the Aloha State. As the grand prize winner, Nee will also receive a trip for… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Giving Away 20 Million Frequent Flyer Miles in New Orleans on Monday, January 14th
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — 1,000 Area Residents to Receive Enough Miles for Award Ticket* (with taxes and fees from only $5 per award) WHO/WHAT: Spirit Airlines is celebrating its arrival in New Orleans in a big way and giving away 20 million frequent flyer bonus miles on Monday, January 14, 2013. 1,000 residents (18 years… Read the full news article
Hotels Gearing Up For Growth in 2013
TravelClick Poll Finds Hotels are Planning to Expand Workforce and Marketing Budgets in 2013 NEW YORK, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a recent poll from TravelClick (TravelClick.com), a leading global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, hotels are preparing for growth in 2013. Hotels are not only planning to hire in the New Year, but… Read the full news article
Thailand’s Northeast given major tourism boost
BANGKOK, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Long overlooked by the international tourism industry, Thailand’s northeastern region, called “Isan” by Thais, is being given a major boost with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) collaborating with travel trade partners to promote the destination by organising Amazing I-San Fair 2013. The fair will be held during January 24th-27th, 2013,… Read the full news article
International Tourism Mart at Guwahati
2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Union Ministry of Tourism will organise an International Tourism Mart at Guwahati from 18th to 20th of this month. Announcing this at a press conference in New Delhi today, Union Tourism Minister Shri K. Chiranjeevi said that this will not only be the first ever International Tourism event to be organised… Read the full news article
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs And Special Events Announces New Series “Off The Record: A Listening Party”
Vinyl Fans Will Have the Opportunity to Enjoy Recordings in Advance of Release 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vinyl is alive and well in the music industry and in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). DCASE, along with the Elastic Arts Foundation and saki, is launching a free new monthly series that features vinyl… Read the full news article
TAT Releases Calendar of Festivals & Events for 2013
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand has released its calendar of festivals and events for 2013. A total of 28 events are listed in the calendar, ranging from annual marathons to music fests and martial arts. The calendar will be very useful for travel agents and tour operators seeking unique experiences and… Read the full news article