2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the French side of St. Martin, La Samanna has completed the second phase of an extensive renovation project. Revitalising its long-standing reputation as the ultimate luxury Caribbean destination, the Orient-Express property now features two new restaurants and a revamped lobby with sea views as part of the redesigned main building,… Read the full news article
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Mandarin Oriental, Miami Expands Pool Lounge And Launches New Gourmet Brunch
Hong Kong, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami is delighted to unveil its expanded pool lounge area, providing additional space for guests to enjoy the hotel’s infinity-edge swimming pool and balmy South Florida weather. Guests can take in sweeping water and city views at the sleek pool setting, which features an elevated pool deck and vibrant… Read the full news article
Allegiant Announces Low-Cost Travel To Provo Utah
Flights will operate twice weekly PROVO, Utah, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop jet service between Provo, Utah and Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. beginning Feb. 15, 2013. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service with fares as low as $49.99* one way. “We are pleased to announce… Read the full news article
Work begins on new lounge at Bristol Airport
Stylish design and extra space will appeal to business and leisure passengers 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Work is underway on a £600,000 project to create a new lounge at Bristol Airport. Bearing the Aspire by Servisair brand, the new facility will see the current executive lounge relocated, resulting in a 50 per cent increase in space…. Read the full news article
Climate Counts Predicts Sunny Forecast for Marriott
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the third consecutive year, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) was ranked #1 in the hotel sector by Climate Counts for its sustainable business practices. Climate Counts is a non-profit campaign that scores companies annually on the basis of their voluntary action to reverse climate change. Climate Counts uses a 0-to-100 point scale and 22… Read the full news article
Ethiopian Wins International Diamond Prize for Excellence
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the International Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) on December 2, 2012 in Brussels. Ethiopian won the award for its commitment to quality, excellence and continuous improvement. Esayas Woldemariam, SVP Global Sales, received… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Starting New Routes Early
Dallas/Fort Worth – Philadelphia and Dallas/Fort Worth – Minneapolis-St. Paul Starts April 4, 2013 Miramar, Florida, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) has moved up the start date for its new service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Philadelphia and between Dallas/Fort Worth and Minneapolis-St. Paul. The new daily nonstop service for both flights begins April… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains to continue running West Coast services
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Rail Group (VRG) was today appointed as operator of the InterCity West Coast franchise under a contract to operate the network from 9 December. The contract is for the period from the end of the current franchise on 9 December 2012 to 8 November 2014. The agreement may be terminated earlier… Read the full news article
Tourism as a vehicle for sustainable growth and jobs: Unleashing Europe’s full competitive potential
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Tourism is a global phenomenon, but it is shaped locally and it should have people or citizens at its centre”, said Mr Luca Jahier, President of the Various Interests Group of the European Economic and Social Committee at the conference on ‘Tourism and Competitiveness’ held in Lefkosia, Cyprus, on 30 November 2012…. Read the full news article
WTTC, Job creation and economic growth at risk as UK raises APD – again
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The news that the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer has once again chosen to raise Air Passenger Duty (APD) is economically self-defeating – as research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) continues to show. Research conducted for WTTC by Oxford Economics earlier this year shows that removing Air Passenger Duty… Read the full news article
Amadeus makes inroads with Ground Handling Companies with 20 signed contracts in just over a year
Amadeus makes inroads with Ground Handling Companies with 20 signed contracts in just over a year • Swissport and Singapore’s SATS are two of the latest to sign for Amadeus Altéa Departure Control (DCS) for Ground Handlers • Amadeus to process 85+ million passengers by 2015 through this solution Madrid, Spain,2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Announces New Service Between Detroit and Denver
Nonstop Service Starts February 14, 2013 Miramar, Florida, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Detroit and Denver, get ready for even more ultra low fare options – and just in time for Valentine’s and President’s Day Weekend. Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is adding nonstop service between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Denver International Airport (DEN)… Read the full news article
Hilton Milan Amplia La Propria Offerta MICE Con L’Inaugurazione Della Nuova Ballroom
Uno spazio nuovo al pianoterra dell’hotel di 260 mq per eventi fino a 200 partecipanti MILANO – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Continua l’investimento dell’Hilton Milan nella propria offerta congressuale: ad appena un anno dal restauro del Centro Congressi, l’hotel in Via Galvani inaugura oggi una nuova sala meeting raggiungibile direttamente dalla lobby. La nuova ballroom si… Read the full news article
Enterprise Holdings Marks European Growth Intentions with Rebrand of Citer and ATESA as Enterprise
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rebrand of Citer and ATESA, as Enterprise takes next steps in company’s European expansion. 350 locations added to global Enterprise Rent-A-Car network from February 2013 Investment in new branches planned in France throughout 2013 Programme to increase and develop French employee base Paris, 5 December 2012 – Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest… Read the full news article
IATA, Airlines to Welcome 3.6 Billion Passengers in 2016
China Accounts for Nearly One in Four Additional Passengers Geneva – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an industry traffic forecast showing that airlines expect to welcome some 3.6 billion passengers in 2016. That’s about 800 million more than the 2.8 billion passengers carried by airlines in 2011. These figures are… Read the full news article
airberlin further increases capacity utilization
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In November 2012, airberlin increased its capacity utilization to 76.94 percent, i.e. 2.7 percent more than in the corresponding month of the previous year. By eliminating unprofitable flight routes and through optimizing flight frequencies, airberlin reduced capacity in November in a targeted manner by 11.6 percent over the previous year. Capacity utilization… Read the full news article
Lonely Planet Announces Top 10 US Destinations for 2013
LONELY PLANET ANNOUNCES TOP US DESTINATIONS FOR 2013 The US-based staff and authors at the world’s leading travel publisher tell you where to visit in the United States next year with Lonely Planet’s Top 10 US Destinations for 2013 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the #1 travel guidebook publisher in the world, has released its… Read the full news article
Lufthansa plans Premium Economy
Supervisory Board approves investment in introductory project / Development will take about two years 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is expanding its product portfolio and will equip the entire Lufthansa long-haul fleet with a Premium Economy. The Supervisory Board has approved the investment capital for the introductory project to achieve this. At the beginning of… Read the full news article
The Woods Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Opens
A new era in Australian hotel dining has been born Sydney, Australia – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Woods, the adventurous new dining destination at Four SeasonsHotel Sydney, has thrown open its doors, paving the way for a new generation of hotel dining in Australia. Sporting a chic contemporary yet rustic appearance, this stunning ground floor restaurant’s ethos revolves… Read the full news article
O.R.Tambo International Airport hosts Stakeholder Awards
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — O.R. Tambo International Airport hosted its annual Feather Awards on Friday, 30 November 2012. The Feather Awards ceremony is a prestigious event which is hosted to thank all of the Airport’s stakeholders and reward consistent stakeholder service excellence. Through the Awards, O.R. Tambo International also aims to enhance business partnerships with its various… Read the full news article
Hilton Pattaya Offers Guests The Opportunity To Take Time Off To Relax With Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale
Guests to Save 25 Percent on Weekend Stays till December 31, 2013 PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya, together with Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific, today kicked off its holiday getaway offer ‘Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale with 25% Off Stays’. Available for bookings until February 14, 2013, guests… Read the full news article
Ryanair November Traffic Grows 5%
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (5 Dec) released passenger and load factor stats for November 2012 as follows: Nov 11 Nov 12 Change Yr to Nov 12 Passengers 4.68M 4.91M +5% 79.6M Load Factor 80% 80% – 82% Ryanair carried over 79m passengers for the 12 months to November 2012, which is a record. ###
Swedish Rail Operator SJ joins the Amadeus Rail GDS
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swedish Rail Operator SJ joins the Amadeus Rail GDS • SJ to extend its distribution strategy through the offline and online travel agency solutions benefiting from the multi-channel capabilities of the Amadeus’ Global Rail Sales Platform • Contract signing follows several recent landmark partnership deals agreed between Amadeus Rail and other leading… Read the full news article
Enterprise Holdings Appoints Guerin Car Rental Solutions as Franchisee in Portugal
Enterprise Takes Next Step In Comprehensive Expansion Across Europe Guerin First Enterprise Rent-A-Car Franchise In The World ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that, for the first time in its more than 55-year history, the company is franchising its flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, as it appoints Guerin Car Rental Solutions as a… Read the full news article
Alaska Air Group Reports November Operational Results
SEATTLE — 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported November operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 9.4 percent increase in traffic on a 9.4 percent increase in capacity compared with… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Announces New Service Between Houston and Orlando
Daily Nonstop Service Starts February 14, 2013 Miramar, Florida, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Houston and Central Florida, get ready for even more ultra low fare options – and just in time for Valentine’s and President’s Day Weekend. Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced that it is adding daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport… Read the full news article
Christmas trees transported free of charge with airberlin
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — With airberlin no one needs to do without their Christmas tree: as in previous years, since 1st December airberlin flight guests can get their Christmas tree (up to two metres in height) transported free of charge. This service applies to the whole of airberlin’s international route network, and flight guests should notify… Read the full news article
BULGARIA IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR 2013 VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Volvo, IMG and The European Tour were today hosted by Bulgaria’s Minister of Physical Education and Sport, Mr Svilen Neykov, and the Bulgarian Golf Association at a special press conference for the Volvo World Match Play Championship in the nation’s capital, Sofia. The press conference marked the beginning of the countdown… Read the full news article
Copenhagen Airport, Royal Air Maroc opens Denmark to West Africa
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The gate to Morocco and Western Africa will open when the leading African carrier Royal Air Maroc launches direct flights from Copenhagen to Casablanca next year – a move that also will strengthen Copenhagen as a Northern European hub. Royal Air Maroc’s first take off from Copenhagen Airport at 18:10 hours on… Read the full news article
Loews Coronado Bay Raises $1 Million for Silver Strand State Beach
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Coronado Bay Resort is pleased to announce that it has fundraised over $1 million for the Silver Strand State Beach through an innovative multi-year effort established to maintain and enhance the park’s natural and cultural resources. The project began in 2008 when Loews Coronado Bay initiated an optional… Read the full news article