2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best!… Read the full news article
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Opening the first of the 2013 Airline Star Ranking changes, Skytrax have announced that MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES has been awarded the 3-Star Airline certification. MIAT Mongolian Airlines was previously ranked as a 2-Star Airline, but the recent level of Product and Service improvements have enabled their Star Ranking to be awarded at a 3-Star… Read the full news article
Norwegian will introduce seven new direct routes from Helsinki in the 2013 summer season. 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The destinations: Athens, Budapest, Burgas, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Prague and Venice. The company will also introduce more flights to some of the existing destinations, such as Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Nice, Palma and Split. Tickets are available for reservation on… Read the full news article
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — From January, Cathay Pacific is exclusively showing popular Cantonese television drama series onboard. The series, produced by leading local TV station Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), further enhance the entertainment selection available for passengers. Cathay Pacific is the first airline to offer TVB drama series onboard with new TV drama programming being added… Read the full news article
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Millions of UK holidaymakers can book their 2013 breaks with the peace of mind that their money is safe, thanks to the ATOL holiday protection scheme. The scheme is there to protect people against the risk of their travel company going bust: ensuring they can continue their holiday and return home safely… Read the full news article
European Elvis Championships to be Held at Hilton Birmingham Metropole BIRMINGHAM, England – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Birmingham Metropole is excited to announce that this year’s European Elvis Championships will be held at the hotel, welcoming Elvis tribute artist fans to take advantage of its excellent event facilities. The hotel’s General Manager, Patrick Stapleton, said,… Read the full news article
Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today addressed the Nomination of Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) as U.S. Secretary of State. Roger Dow, president and CEO, issued the following statement: “There are few jobs in the United States government more important to both our security and our economy than Secretary of State…. Read the full news article
2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — “We’ve made good progress in 2012 in the hotel industry and in the general economy creating new jobs, re-building the real estate market and boosting consumer confidence. The last thing we need is another crisis of confidence in our political system and the economy like we experienced in August 2011. The fiscal… Read the full news article
The party continues in Britain as 3% increase in tourist numbers with record spend forecast 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the curtain comes down on a spectacular year, VisitBritain looks ahead to 2013, identifying moments and events which can once again capture the imagination of a global audience. The national tourism agency predicts the volume of… Read the full news article
New Delhi, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the immense success of SATTE 2012, Amazing Thailand will once again showcase the best of Thailand during SATTE 2013 from 16-18 January 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Amazing Thailand will occupy a bigger space at Booth No 1159, Hall No. 11. There will be a wide variety of… Read the full news article
Five-year anniversary, 5000 fans and five-night giveaway: A lucky Facebook fan wins a trip to Mexico’s most luxurious resort RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya’s premier resort, is thrilled to announce nearing two milestones – their fifth anniversary of the hotel and earning 5,000 Facebook fans. As a “thank… Read the full news article
Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, in partnership with Esquire Financing, Inc., awarded the cash prize of P200,000.00 to Divine Healer Academy, a school based in Cabid-an, Sorsogon, for winning the first place in this year’s Christmas Tree Contest Year III with a theme that focuses on children, the world’s hope for the… Read the full news article
2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines с 26 декабря 2012 года начинает полеты из Москвы в Верону (Италия). Рейсы выполняются с периодичностью три раза в неделю – по средам, субботам и воскресеньям. Вылет из Москвы – в 10:55, прибытие в Верону в 11:35 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает в 12:25 и прилетает в Москву в… Read the full news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article