Category Archives: Travel Marketing

Third Quarter 2012 Hotel Performance Shows Healthy Growth Across Online Channels

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NEW YORK— 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Third quarter hotel industry performance continued to strengthen with Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) up 3.4 percent in comparison to the previous year, according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Fourth Quarter 2012). The NADR aggregates hotel bookings by channel for the transient segment which includes individual… Read the full news article

Sofia Airport, Count of passengers on scheduled domestic flights increased twice in November

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2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Sofia Airport, Count of passengers on scheduled domestic flights increased twice in November Passengers The count of passengers on scheduled domestic flights at Sofia Airport increased twice in November.12 517passengersflew to Varna and Burgas as compared to 5 985 for the same month last year. Over 218 000 passengers flew on… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific releases combined traffic figures for November 2012

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2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for November 2012 that show an increase in passenger numbers alongside a drop in capacity. For the third month in a row, cargo and mail tonnage showed an increase compared to the same month in 2011, but was some way… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu Set to Open its Doors in Summer 2013

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The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu Set to Open its Doors in Summer 2013

First International Luxury Hospitality Brand to Enter Southwest China 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announces that  The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu, located in the heart of the capital of Sichuan province, will become the luxury hotel operator’s first flag in Southwest China, when it opens in summer 2013. Sichuan is renowned globally as the… Read the full news article

airberlin, “We are working above the clouds at Christmas”

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Thomas Schuster, pilot at airberlin, flies flight guests from Moscow to Berlin on the 24th of December.

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flying Home for Christmas – once again this year airberlin is flying thousands of flight guests home to their families and friends for the Christmas break. On 24th December 2012 alone, a total of 238 flights will take off, destined for and leaving from Germany. Whether they are flying to Oslo, New… Read the full news article

Capella Hotels and Resorts is Proud to Anounce That Its Resort in Cabo San Lucas Has Been Bestowed With AAA’S Five Diamond Award® – Capella Pedregal awarded AAA’s highest level of Diamond Ratings

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ATLANTA, GA – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr. Horst Schulze, CEO and Chairman of Capella Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce today that Capella’s Cabo San Lucas property, Capella Pedregal, has been honored with the coveted Five Diamond Award®, the highest level of rating for lodgings and restaurants administered by AAA. Situated on the side… Read the full news article

Travel is All the Rage at New Logan Art Exhibit

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Travel is All the Rage at Boston Logan’s Newest Art Exhibit Terminal E display explores the use of design to transform travel through the age BOSTON – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Design for travel is all around us whether we realize it or not. For decades, designers, artists and engineers have worked behind-the-scenes envisioning, planning and… Read the full news article

New to See and Do in Virginia for 2013

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New to See and Do in Virginia for 2013

New destinations, major anniversaries and LOVE popping up around the Commonwealth next year RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — A vacation in Virginia is all about love, pure and simple. Virginia enjoys its well-deserved reputation as a top American travel destination with high-quality experiences that enable visitors to feel completely connected to loved ones. Though… Read the full news article

Last Chance To Buy Ryanair’s 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar

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JUST 500 COPIES REMAIN AS RED-HOT CALENDAR SMASHES SALES RECORD 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (13 Dec) announced just 500 of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendars remain after 9,500 copies were sold in just 8 weeks, smashing previous calendar sales records and ensuring Ryanair remains on course to… Read the full news article

Marriott, A Legend Joins Travel Hall of Fame

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2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Executive Chairman Bill Marriott was inducted into the Business Travel Hall of Fame earlier this week, where he was recognized for creating opportunities for people around the world, and as a business and hospitality icon. Congratulations, Mr. Marriott! ###    [Pictured left is Mr. Marriott accepting the award and pictured right is Mr…. Read the full news article

SWISS names an A320 “Crans-Montana”

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2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS has just named one of its Airbus A320 (registration HB-IJN) after the resort of Crans-Montana. The symbolic ceremony held on Thursday underlines the company’s policy of reinforcing its presence in western Switzerland and at Geneva International Airport. Holger Hätty, Chief Commercial Officer at SWISS, hosted the ceremony together with Francis Tapparel,… Read the full news article

Marriott, Residence Inn Goes (adverb) with Mad Libs on Facebook

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Marriott, Residence Inn Goes (adverb) with Mad Libs on Facebook

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Residence Inn by Marriott celebrates the holiday season, inviting Facebook fans to take a trip down memory lane with the new Travel Mad Libs application. In an exciting collaboration with Penguin Young Readers Group’s Mad Libs series, online enthusiasts can now create a series of fun, travel-inspired word games that will evoke a favorite… Read the full news article

Quieter aircraft land at Heathrow

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Qatar Boeing 787

Heathrow’s commitment to reducing the impact of aircraft noise takes another step forward today with the start of the UK’s first scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner service. Qatar Airways is the first airline to operate the 787 at Heathrow and the move marks the first scheduled 787 service to a UK airport. It boasts a noise… Read the full news article

IHG Positions Senior Leadership in Asia

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Simon Scoot

Singapore, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG has added two senior leaders to Asia, highlighting the group’s focus on Asia as a major hub of growth. Having relocated from IHG’s headquarters in Denham, UK, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing for the InterContinental brand, Simon Scoot will now helm the brand out of Asia in Bangkok, while… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia’s website voted world’s best

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2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia’s website voted world’s best Key facts Australia.com has been recognised at this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA), being voted World’s Leading Tourism Authority Website by more than 220,000 travel agents and other industry professionals from over 175 countries. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said the award reflected the national… Read the full news article

JAL Lowers International Fare Fuel Surcharge for Tickets Issued between February and March 2013

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TOKYO, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise down the fuel surcharges applied on all international passenger tickets issued between February 1 and March 31, 2013 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines Introduces ‘Deals and Destinations’ Windows 8 Travel App

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SEATTLE — 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today launched “Deals and Destinations,” a Windows 8 travel application that alerts fliers to airfare deals from their hometown and to cities where their friends live. The app is available for free in the Windows 8 Store and can be used on a variety of devices including tablets,… Read the full news article

STEIGENBERGER HOTEL GROUP CONFERS AWARDS ON HOTEL DIRECTORS

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STEIGENBERGER HOTEL GROUP CONFERS AWARDS ON HOTEL DIRECTORS

Steigenberger Hotel Group confers awards on Hotel Directors 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Elisabeth Perwanger and Thomas Nixdorf have been named as the Steigenberger Hotel Group “General Managers of the Year”. Ms. Perwanger, Director of the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna and Area General Manager Austria, and Mr. Nixdorf, Director of the InterCityHotel in Hanover, both received their prizes at… Read the full news article

IHG signs third Holiday Inn property in Madrid

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Holiday Inn Madrid Calle Alcala to open in 2013 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced the signing of its third Holiday Inn hotel in Madrid, the Holiday Inn Madrid Calle Alcala. Holiday Inn Madrid Calle Alcala will open in April 2013, following a conversion from a… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines Reports November 2012 Traffic

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Miramar, Florida,  2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for November 2012 and year-to-date 2012. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in November 2012 increased 28.1 percent versus November 2011 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 30.9 percent. Load factor for November 2012 was 83.9 percent, a decrease of… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Announces #12daysofluv Photo Contest!

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LUV Airline Teams with Dr Pepper to Offer Chance at $1,000 southwestgiftcard® Each Day for 12 Days! DALLAS – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s 12/12/12, and the partridge has flown from its pear tree—but in its nest are 12 southwestgiftcards®, each worth $1,000. The 12 Days of LUV have returned for yet another festive year, and this… Read the full news article

Replicon Unifies Time Tracking with Concur’s Travel and Expense Management Solution

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San Mateo, Calif., 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Replicon, the global leader in cloud-based time tracking software is introducing a unified cloud-based travel, time and expense tracking offering  through a partnership with Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), the leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions. The Replicon Concur Connect offering gives companies a seamless way to benefit from the unique time-saving… Read the full news article

W Maldives Named ‘Best Worldwide Resort Hotel’ at Recent Awards Ceremony

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W Maldives Named 'Best Worldwide Resort Hotel' at Recent Awards Ceremony

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives has been named the Best Worldwide Resort Hotel at The Sunday Times Travel Magazine Readers’ Awards 2012 – held in London, 3 December 2012. W Maldives – a private island and luxury playground in a wonderland of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breath-taking reefs.  W Retreat… Read the full news article

The Marque Hotel Sydney Renamed Rendezvous Studio Hotel Sydney Central

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2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a rebranding and refurbishment initiative announced late last year by the Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) to unite its Rendezvous Hotels and The Marque Hotel portfolio into one Rendezvous brand, the Marque Hotel Sydney has been renamed. The Marque Hotel Sydney is now Rendezvous Studio Hotel Sydney Central and joins Auckland, Adelaide,… Read the full news article

Jersey, Seafish Café: A sustainable take on a traditional classic

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2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The latest addition to Liberty Wharf, brand new premium fish and chip restaurant and takeaway Seafish Café aims to reel in fish fans with tasty recipes using the freshest local and sustainable fish. Takeaways are raising the bar to tempt the tastebuds of today’s discerning diners, and Seafish Café is doing exactly… Read the full news article

EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT: EVENT TICKETS AND HOTEL BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2013 DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL

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Vancouver, BC, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — ‘Tis the season to replace resolutions with reservations! With Tourism Vancouver’s annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival just one month away, now is the perfect time for local and out-of-town foodies to visit the new Dine Out website and book event tickets as well as hotel rooms and packages – essential ingredients for a full-blown culinary… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia to double global marketing spend to $12m

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2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia to double global marketing spend to $12m Key facts Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia are to double the value of their current marketing partnership in a bid to further support the growth of Australia’s inbound tourism market. Under the new arrangement, the two parties will increase their… Read the full news article

Czech Tourists Rank Thailand One of Their Top Destinations

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Czech Tourists Rank Thailand One of Their Top Destinations

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

The Hershey Story Museum Rocks Around the Clock on New Year’s Eve

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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

SSP Group Results for the year ended 30th September 2012

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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