Chevy Chase, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced the expansion of its luxury hotel portfolio in the CIS with the development of the first hotel in Kazakhstan. The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty is owned by a subsidiary of Capital Partners L.L.C. The 145 room hotel is located in the 37 storey Esentai Tower… Read the full news article
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JAL Starts First Scheduled Nonstop Flight between San Diego and Asia Today
SAN DIEGO, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) celebrated the opening of its seventh gateway in North America with the first ever scheduled nonstop flight between San Diego and Asia today. Flight JL066 -departed Tokyo (Narita) today carrying a full load of passengers on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It landed in San Diego International Airport… Read the full news article
Ryanair To Grow 400,000 Pax & 400 Jobs In Scotland In 2013
6 NEW ROUTES, 1.8M PASSENGERS (1,800 JOBS) AT EDINBURGH 2 NEW ROUTES, 1.4M PASSENGERS (1,400 JOBS) AT PRESTWICK 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (4 Dec) announced significant summer 2013 growth in Scotland, with 38 routes (6 new) at Edinburgh and 27 routes (2 new) at Glasgow Prestwick, which will deliver… Read the full news article
Mitt Romney Rejoins Marriott International Board
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — W. Mitt Romney has rejoined the board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), the company said. Gov. Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee for U.S. president, begins his board term today. J.W. Marriott, Jr., the company’s executive chairman, said, “We are delighted that Gov. Romney has agreed to rejoin our board,… Read the full news article
QATAR AIRWAYS TO SERVE SIXTH GATEWAY IN CHINA
Airline Announces Thrice-Weekly Flights To Chengdu In Sichuan Province China Frequency Rises To 41 Services A Week With New Route From Doha Doha, QATAR – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Chengdu – its sixth gateway in the People’s Republic of China, beginning March 19 next year. The… Read the full news article
Hilton Brisbane Sponsors Flagship Exhibition, The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial Of Contemporary Art (APT7)
Hilton Brisbane Continues To Support Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery Of Modern Art With Fourth Successive Partnership BRISBANE, Australia – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Brisbane continues to solidify its place in Brisbane’s vibrant cultural landscape, partnering with the Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery of Modern Art for the flagship exhibition, The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial… Read the full news article
Iberia pone en marcha un nuevo servicio de información al cliente ante incidencias, “Iberia Conecta”
Los clientes podrán registrarse ante la compañía para recibir información de primera mano sobre su vuelo La aerolínea ha decidido adelantar el lanzamiento de este servicio debido a la convocatoria de huelga, y con el objetivo de poder informar mejor y de una forma más ágil y rápida a los clientes. Se trata de la… Read the full news article
Silicon Valley’s Airport Receives Partnership Award from Transportation Security Administration
Team Effort to Protect Nation’s Air Transportation System SAN JOSE – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) was honored with the TSA Partnership Award 2012 at a ceremony in the Transportation Security Administration San Jose Field Office on November 28, 2012. On behalf of SJC staff, Director of Aviation Bill Sherry accepted the award… Read the full news article
Cityjet announce two new routes into Germany – Dresden and Paderborn
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — CityJet, the airline that flies from the heart of London, will launch two new routes this summer into Germany – Dresden and Paderborn from April 2013. Flights to Dresden will commence from 1 April 2013 and services to Paderborn will commence on 22 April 2013. Bookable from today at www.londoncityairport.com fares include all taxes… Read the full news article
Agoda.com makes mobile booking even easier with its app for iPad
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has built on the success of its iPhone app with the release of its brand new iPad app, designed specifically to take advantage of Apple’s groundbreaking portable tablet. Available now for free in the iTunes store, the iPad… Read the full news article
Give The Gift Of Mandarin Oriental This Holiday Season
HONG KONG, 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delight friends and loved ones by giving the gift of Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service, Michelin-starred cuisine and award-winning spas in the world’s most sought-after locations, all wrapped into one elegant package. The Mandarin Oriental Gift Card is available in denominations ranging from USD 50 to USD 10,000, and can be redeemed for… Read the full news article
Santa Claus arrives in Budapest with an Airbus
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Joulupukki was the last passenger to disembark from the Finnair Airbus A 320, to be welcomed by an excited crowd of lucky children from a kindergarten in Vecsés. It was precisely 11:00 a.m. when Santa Claus, or Joulupukki to be more precise, arrived in Budapest on board a scheduled Finnair flight. The… Read the full news article
ADAC To Demonstrate Its Pride to Visitors on National Day
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — To honour the 41st annual National Day, as the operator of the main gateway to United Arab Emirates’ Capital, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is ensuring that passengers and visitors will be educated on the UAE’s rich history and reflect the company’s commitment to championing the UAE spirit…. Read the full news article
Passengers and airport users have their say by awarding top performers at Cape Town International Airport
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012’s airport awards held recently saw British Airways scoop the Best Airline: full service award while Mango Airlines was awarded the Best Airline: low cost carrier. Singapore was awarded Best International Airline and SA Express walked away with the Best Regional Airline Award. Swissport International was lauded as the Best Ground… Read the full news article
New Hampton Inn Opens in Iowa City
93-room property brings Hamptonality to Iowa IOWA CITY, Iowa – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 93-room Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area located at 4 Sturgis Corner Drive…. Read the full news article
JW Marriott and Christie’s Host “The Art of the Surreal” Pop-Up Exhibit during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012
JW Marriott Marquis Miami Offers Rare Preview of Upcoming Christie’s Sale Miami, FL – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of an ongoing partnership between JW Marriott hotels and Christie’s Auction House, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami will host “The Art of the Surreal,” a pop-up exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 from December 5-7, 2012. … Read the full news article
Four Seasons Arrives in Tanzania: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Now Open
Serengeti, Tanzania, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a rebrand and an extensive upgrade, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania officially opened its doors today. The Serengeti National Park is considered by many as the best in Africa and is one of Tanzania’s most famous natural wonders. The Lodge is the first Four Seasons in Sub-Saharan Africa and marks the introduction… Read the full news article
Hilton Hotels & Resorts To Open Its Second Hotel In Alexandria, Egypt
New Signing Represents 19th Hilton Worldwide Property in Egypt DUBAI, U.A.E and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide is set to further strengthen its presence in Egypt following the signing of a management agreement with Delta for Tourism & Hotels Company to introduce a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property to the city… Read the full news article
PIA and Travelport Sign Full Content Agreement
New content deal to benefit Galileo and Worldspan users across Europe, Middle East and Africa Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced that is has reached a breakthrough Full Content Agreement with Pakistan’s national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The new… Read the full news article
SWISS names Airbus A320 HB-IJL “Nyon”
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS has named a further member of its aircraft fleet after a Swiss municipality. Airbus A320 HB-IJL now carries the name “Nyon”, in honour of the town in Canton Vaud. The naming, which was performed at an official ceremony in the town today, is part of SWISS’s broader endeavours to raise its… Read the full news article
Accor, Sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a €22m Sale & Management-Back agreement
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its asset management strategy, Accor announces the sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a sale and management-back agreement, for a total value of €22m (€144,000 per room). The hotel will continue to be operated by Accor under a long-term management agreement. The acquisition is carried out jointly by Amundi… Read the full news article
Santa Lands at Heathrow
Santa arrives on the roof of Heathrow Terminal 4 with watches, Ipads and teddy bears for lucky passengers ‘Twas the flight before Christmas… When all through Heathrow, Making every journey better, had a yuletide echo; The presents were hung by the gate room with care, In hope that Secret Santa soon would be there; The… Read the full news article
Maritime Bus and VIA Rail Canada Join Forces
Montréal, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new operating partnership between Maritime Bus and VIA Rail Canada will greatly improve service and add options for Maritimes travellers. The two companies will share the existing VIA Rail stations in Halifax, Truro, and Moncton as at December 1st, 2012. This partnership is wonderful news for our customers,” says Mike… Read the full news article
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT VOTED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF THE YEAR
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult says he is delighted by the award. “Those of us close to the airport think it’s a very special place and it seems travellers agree,” he says. “To have readers of the widely respected magazine Travel Digest vote us the International Airport Of The Year is stunning. “We… Read the full news article
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa Recognized For “Best Contribution To An Event By A Venue” At Marketing Events Awards 2012
PHUKET, Thailand – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa has been awarded “Best Contribution to an Event by a Venue” by Marketing Events Awards 2012, held at a gala event on November 22, 2012 in Singapore. Marketing Events Awards 2012 honors the best of event marketing, management, and planning industry in Asia…. Read the full news article
Budapest Airport, Tenants move into state-of-the-art airport office building
Tenants have moved into their new offices in building 72A at Budapest Airport. The airport operator originally began to renovate the facility for Hungarian national carrier Malév, which planned to move its management and administrative staff here from the city during the summer. In spite of the difficult conditions on the office lease market, Budapest… Read the full news article
Vermont State Calendar of Events: December Holiday Festivities
MONTPELIER, Vt. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of December in Vermont’s downtowns and mountain villages are aglow with holiday cheer! It’s a time to explore cozy inside venues and outdoor adventures; soothing symphonies, decadent dining, skiing, snow-shoeing and sleigh rides await. Here’s a sampling of the hundreds of events on VermontVacation.com this month, and… Read the full news article
airberlin countdown: inaugural Berlin-Chicago flight takes off in 111 days
Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel welcomes the first non-stop flight service to the German capital Flights to the Windy City now already available for booking 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 23rd March 2013, the first airberlin flight from Berlin to Chicago will take place, making airberlin the only airline to connect the two major cities with… Read the full news article
Award-Winning Airline Celebrates Successful Start Of Flights To Capital Maputo 02 Dec 2012
Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Within a month of starting operations to Mozambique, Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its 19th African destination with a VIP dinner in Maputo. Guests from the diplomatic community, government quarters, businesses and corporates attended the event held at the Polana Serena hotel in Mozambique’s capital city. The dinner… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Appoints Philippe Kronberg As General Manager At Hilton Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as general manager of Hilton Pattaya. In this role, he will oversee hotel operations and lead the team in delivering quality and exceptional guest experiences at this award-winning property. Dirk De Cuyper, regional general manager – Thailand, Hilton Worldwide, said,… Read the full news article