Czech – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readership polls conducted by two of the Czech Republic’s popular consumer and travel trade papers have shown that Thailand ranks among the most popular destinations for Czech travellers this winter season. The daily tabloid newspaper Mladá fronta Dnes, in its 3-4 November, 2012, edition, reported that Thailand was one of… Read the full news article
Hershey, Pa. – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ —In anticipation of the new year, The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue hosts a “Rock Around the Clock” celebration on Monday, December 31. Guests are invited to count down to the new year with different countries around the globe. At 11 a.m., celebrate midnight in the Philippines;… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP Group, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, announces its audited financial results for the year ended 30 September 2012. Financial and operational highlights Strong financial performance benefitting from continued recovery in global travel markets: Sales of £1.74bn, +3.2% (on a constant currency basis) Like-for-like sales… Read the full news article
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — One Grand Prize winner will be eligible to receive a prize valued up to $3,000 USD; Daily Instant Win game winners will be eligible to receive a $25 USD VISA® Gift Card Like Wyndham Vacation Rentals®? If so, you could be eligible to win a $2,500 USD travel voucher for… Read the full news article
Award-Winning Boutique Hotel Brand Expands in London and New Orleans; 14 hotels added to global portfolio in 2012 LONDON, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s upscale boutique brand, will pass the 50th property milestone with the opening of two hotels in London and New Orleans, two cities renowned for their rich history and culture, making them… Read the full news article
DEAD SEA, Jordan – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Driven by its commitment to build on Hilton Worldwide’s legacy of operating responsibly and making a positive impact on its business and communities, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), is extending its sustainability agenda by launching a property-wide recycling program. This activity adds to… Read the full news article
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has announced that it plans to rebrand Spanish ATESA and French Citer SA as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which will take effect on 1 February. This decision follows the group acquiring both of the companies in February this year as part of its growth strategy in Europe to develop an extensive network… Read the full news article
Indonesian President Yudhoyono Helps Open The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali Bali, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The visit of the president of Indonesia to The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali, marks the official opening of this landmark property today. The opening of the hotel also marks the official launch of Autograph Collection into Asia. Autograph Collection is a lifestyle… Read the full news article
31 ROUTES (4 NEW ROUTES) & 1.6m PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2nd POLISH BASE 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Dec) announced it would open its 53rd base and 2nd in Poland at Krakow in April 2013 with two-based aircraft and unveiled 4 new routes (31 in total), to/from Dortmund,… Read the full news article
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to sell its 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic Ltd to Delta Air Lines. Under the agreement, Delta will pay US$360 million in cash for Singapore Airlines’ entire shareholding in the UK-based airline group. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals being obtained in Europe and the United States…. Read the full news article
Mumbai, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the planned induction of four new state-of-the-art Airbus A330-300 series aircraft into its fleet. The airline took delivery of one of these new aircraft today, from the manufacturer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France. The airline is expected to take delivery of an additional, brand… Read the full news article
LINCOLN, NEB. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone interested in expanding a farm or ranch to include a tourism component or looking to start an ecotourism venture will want to attend the 2013 Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop offered by the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The workshop, Feb. 5-6 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, will show attendees… Read the full news article
MOSCOW, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 11, 2012 Aeroflot gathered airline’s frequent flyers, top managers, key partners and celebrities to take part in a new anniversary onboard menu tasting ceremony. The menu was especially designed with a help of Michelin starred chefs — Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Llorca (both from France) and Bjorn Franzen from Sweden to celebrate the 90-th Aeroflot jubilee. For the coming 2013 spring season… Read the full news article
The Saskatchewan museum is welcoming increasing numbers of local visitors looking to learn about this living slice of Canadian history. 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eyes right! The Mounties are a true Canadian icon and are embedded in our culture. They’ve played a substantial role in creating the Canadian national identity that is recognized the world over…. Read the full news article
90,000 PAX & JOBS AT ANGELHOLM, JONKOPING & KALMAR 100,000 SEATS FROM JUST £12 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Dec) announced it will launch routes at three new Swedish airports, Angelholm, Jonkoping and Kalmar in 2013, which will deliver over 90,000 passengers p.a. and sustain over 90 “on-site” jobs*… Read the full news article
Announcement Solidifies Europe’s Best Airline’s Partnership with Global Sports Figures to Promote Brand 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — International soccer superstar Leo Messi was named Global Brand Ambassador for Turkish Airlines at a ceremony today at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, after signing the agreement in September 2012. The FC Barcelona forward joins the ranks… Read the full news article
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has opened its doors to a newly renovated The Grill restaurant, featuring a delectable new offering. The Grill reflects the spirit and energy of the flourishing commercial hub and international business city of Riyadh. Contemporary in design, the restaurant now features a central majlis, a… Read the full news article
SFO hosts a contest on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win an iPad mini SAN FRANCISCO -2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a unique social media contest with a traditional twist. Participants can create holiday-themed postcards on Postagram to share on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win prizes… Read the full news article
Achievement reflects focus on sustainability in construction, operation of facility ATLANTA – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has achieved the coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification. The 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse were built with recycled and/or regionally produced construction materials, and… Read the full news article
Already having the world’s 7th largest flight network and flying to 209 flight destinations in 92 countries, Turkish Airlines nonetheless continues to expand 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning December 11th, 2012, roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Sao Paulo– Buenos Aires will be operated 4 times per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Introductory round trip… Read the full news article
The Ritz-Carlton adds to the ‘Art of The Craft’ video collection CHEVY CHASE, Md. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C has added two stunning videos to ‘The Art of The Craft’ collection. Launched in September of 2012, the series gives a glimpse of what goes into the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton…. Read the full news article
Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa initiated commercial service Monday of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental along the airline’s Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) route. Flight LH456 departed Frankfurt touched down at LAX at 1:15 p.m. The City of Angels is just the second destination in the U.S. and fourth in the world designated for… Read the full news article
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: decrease in passenger numbers compensated by long haul traffic Passengers In November Brussels Airport welcomed 1,351,000 passengers, down 1.9% on the corresponding period last year. This decrease is largely due to a general decline in the economy. Contrary to the overall slightly downward trend we notice a steady general increase… Read the full news article
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is partnering with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer to bring even greater rewards to its frequent flyer members when they book hotels with Agoda.com. Founded in 1972, Singapore Airlines is a multi-award winning airline in the global air travel market,… Read the full news article
Enterprise Sustainability Blog: Independent research challenges “romanticized view of collaborative consumption” ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A recent independent study, as reported in ScienceDaily.com, confirms affordability and convenience are the primary factors for customers’ participation in car-sharing programs. The study – “Access Based Consumption: The Case for Car Sharing” by Northeastern University’s Fleura Bardhi and… Read the full news article
Zurich, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sabine Meinitz as Vice President for Corporate Communications and Marketing, with effect from 10th December 2012. Sabine has many years of experience in senior communications and marketing roles at international companies… Read the full news article
Hilton Rotterdam voltooit tweede fase renovatie ROTTERDAM – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Rotterdam sluit de tweede fase van de grootscheepse verbouwing af met de oplevering van zeven nieuwe vergaderzalen, die geschikt zijn voor 10 tot 350 personen. In combinatie met elkaar kunnen er nu evenementen voor maximaal 1400 personen tegelijkertijd worden georganiseerd. De “state of… Read the full news article
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air and Amadeus sign global full content agreementAmadeus travel agencies worldwide will benefit from the highest level of access to Korean Air’s services and content Bangkok, Thailand, 11 December, 2012: Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, have signed a full… Read the full news article
#4 in the Middle East, #1 in Jordan Amman, Jordan – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has been honoured in theCondé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, as the #4 Top Hotel in the Middle East, and #1 in Jordan. It is an honour to be included in this prestigious list with a reader satisfaction rating of 88.4 out of… Read the full news article
“Hotel: Behind Closed Doors” Premieres Wednesday, December 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT BETHESDA, MD – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Have you ever wondered what goes into operating a global hotel empire spanning more than 70 countries, nearly 3,800 properties, 645,000 rooms and 18 brands, ranging from Marriott Hotels & Resorts to Courtyard to The Ritz-Carlton? On… Read the full news article