MUMBAI, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, today announced the launch of a partnership in the Car Rentals category with EasyCabs, a radio cab company with a fleet of 6500 cars in four major cities, and Jetfleet, a pan India car rental company. While Easy cabs has a fleet of… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Marketing
IHG® Becomes First Global Hotel Company to Launch App for Windows 8
Holiday Inn® branded booking app furthers hotelier’s e-commerce strategy ATLANTA – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced that its Holiday Inn brand is marking another innovative first by becoming the first major hotel brand to launch a travel app for Windows 8 – the newest… Read the full news article
The millionth passenger arrives at Oulu Airport
Oulu Airport celebrated its millionth passenger on Tuesday, 27 November 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers at Oulu Airport top the one million mark for the first time. Tiina Nurmelaarrived at Oulu Airport on a Norwegian flight from Helsinki and was received by the airport staff, who gave her flowers. Oulu Airport is the second largest airport in… Read the full news article
CTC celebrates 50 years in the UK at World Travel Market
Signature Experiences Collection®draws industry crowds at Brit mega show 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) had to blow out the candles on two significant anniversary cakes at 2012’s World Travel Market (WTM) at ExCeL London, UK. This year marks the 50th year since Canada first opened a tourist office in the UK. On… Read the full news article
Kenya Airways and Barclays Bank of Kenya Launch KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways and Barclays Bank of Kenya have partnered with Visa to relaunch a co-branded credit card dubbed KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card. The KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card holders will benefit by earning miles on any purchase on Visa points of sale worldwide. The miles will be redeemed for a world… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines’ Limited Edition Panda Toy Raises More Than $400,000 For Children With Special Needs
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has raised $427,000 for Singapore’s Community Chest, a non-profit organisation that channels funds to assist the less advantaged in the community. A pair of limited edition female and male panda toy collectibles clad in the signature SIA batik motif was produced by the Airline for the initiative. Fundraising began with… Read the full news article
Jet Airways E-Commerce head Belson Coutinho bags 20 Best Digital Marketing Professionals Award at the World Brand Congress
MUMBAI,2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Belson Coutinho, Vice President – eCommerce & Innovations, Jet Airways, has been conferred the coveted ‘20 BEST DIGITAL MARKETING PROFESSIONALS AWARD’ by the CMO Council & World Brand Congress. Mr. Coutinho was awarded the citation and trophy at the 21st Edition of the World Brand Congress at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai…. Read the full news article
For 12 Days Only, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Offers the 12/12/12 Package to Mark This Rare Date with a Unique Experience
Guests can also enter to win an additional stay on Facebook Singapore – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located steps away from the Orchard Road light-up and myriad lifestyle, retail and dining establishments teeming with the festive season’s offerings, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore provides a welcome retreat for residents on staycation and visitors on vacation. Starting December 12, 2012 for… Read the full news article
Klaus Froese becomes new Managing Director of Tyrolean
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Klaus Froese (49), currently the managing director of Lufthansa CityLine, is to become the new managing director of Tyrolean Airways from 1 February 2013. The flight operations of the Austrian Airlines Group have been bundled in Tyrolean Airways since 1 July 2012. Jaan Albrecht, CEO Austrian Airlines, said the following: “I am… Read the full news article
Rafael Sánchez-Lozano, consejero delegado de Iberia, en los medios de comunicación españoles
Hoy han salido publicadas entrevistas del CEO de Iberia en El Economista y El Mundo, y anoche se emitió una entrevista en TVE 24 horas Madrid, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — El consejero delegado de Iberia, Rafael Sánchez-Lozano, ha concedido varias entrevistas a diversos medios de comunicación españoles. En todos ellos, lanza el mensaje de que solo el… Read the full news article
Travelport’s e-volve Summit explores the future of MEA travel industry
First event of its kind gathers over 100 decision-makers from 17 countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future direction of the travel industry in the Middle East and Africa was subject to extensive discussions by more than 100 industry experts from 17 countries at a Travelport-organised summit this month. The latest Travelport e-volve… Read the full news article
ANOTHER PROUD FIRST IN THE VIRTUOSO NETWORK
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — &Beyond is pleased to announce that &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge now joins the ranks as Virtuoso’s first property in Namibia. In addition,&Beyond is the newly appointed Virtuoso onsite for Bhutan, offering insightful travel planning for discerning guests in South East Asia. &Beyond is already a proud member of the Virtuoso Travel Network’s Hotels and Resorts Programme, an… Read the full news article
The French Take 30 Days Off, Americans Take 10: Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Stark Differences in National Attitudes Towards Vacation
Japanese, Koreans, Americans and Mexicans take fewest vacation days; French, Spanish, German and Brazilian workers take most BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today released the results of the 2012 Vacation Deprivation® study, an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. The 2012 study was conducted online by Harris… Read the full news article
Time To Reflect At Mandarin Oriental
HONG KONG, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spas at Mandarin Oriental are offering a nurturing and relaxing body treatment for the New Year that comes with an added bonus. The 80 minute Time to Reflect treatment is one of Mandarin Oriental’s Signature Therapies and consists of a relaxing, hands-on body massage that combines the powerful effects of oriental… Read the full news article
WILDERNESS SAFARIS LAUNCHES NEW LOOK WEBSITE
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —The new site takes advantage of our superb imagery from some of Africa’s premier wildlife and wilderness areas portraying the incredible range of wildlife diversity of our areas and extended choice of safari activities. The effect has been to bring this all together to create a more experiential feel for the user…. Read the full news article
EUROCONTROL, Efficiency efforts by airports yielding significant results for airlines and passengers
Amsterdam, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the entire aviation sector is facing patchy air traffic growth in the short term, significant financing challenges and a growing focus on emissions, the themes of efficiency and performance have become key for Europe’s airports.In 2008, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE and EUROCONTROL the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, launched a… Read the full news article
Budapest Airport scoops CAPA Airport Marketing Award
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard on the heels of its success at Routes Europe, Budapest Airport has once more been acclaimed for its marketing prowess with the accolade of the 2012 Airport Marketing Award for Excellence (for airports handling between 5-15 million passengers) from CAPA – Centre for Aviation. CAPA, a leadingglobal provider of independent aviation… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines and Rose Festival Sign New Three Year Deal
PORTLAND, Ore.- 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has signed a new three-year sponsorship agreement with the Portland Rose Festival as its “Official Airline” and exclusive presenting sponsor of the Grand Floral Parade Telecast. The sponsorship highlights the airline’s commitment to the greater Portland community and their expanded air service from Portland International Airport. Alaska’s sponsorship… Read the full news article
SHENZHEN AIRLINES JOINS STAR ALLIANCE
Alliance Expands in China SHENZHEN, China – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shenzhen Airlines today became the latest carrier to join the Star Alliance network. At a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Mark Schwab, CEO Star Alliance, welcomed the airline into the family on behalf on the Alliance’s Chief Executive Board (CEB). “Shenzhen Airlines is… Read the full news article
Coolidge Open House Celebrates Traditions of the Season with Author Gesine Bullock-Prado
PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Coolidge Holiday Open House welcomes you to return to a simpler time on Sunday, Dec. 9. An annual tradition, museums and exhibits at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will be open free of charge, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A highlight on this day’s hearty… Read the full news article
What’s New in San Antonio Family Fun
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s an exciting time for family fun in colorful, cultural, hip and historic San Antonio. Visiting the Alamo and strolling along the River Walk provide fond vacation memories of San Antonio. But new memory-makers are being created all the time. Here are just a few of the city’s recent and upcoming projects…. Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Completes more than 800 Volunteer Events during Inaugural Global Week of Service
Team Members served more than 660 local organizations in 401 cities across 51 countries MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the week of November 11-18, Hilton Worldwide celebrated its first annual Global Week of Service and furthered the company’s Vision to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” In just eight… Read the full news article
Announcing the Social Star of the Week Award at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Boston’s favourite Hotel is rewarding top Twitter fans with VIP Star Status Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing the Social Star of the Week Award at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Each week, one lucky follower of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Twitter (@FSBoston) will have the chance to be honoured with this VIP distinction – along with VIP privileges to boot…. Read the full news article
Wyndham Worldwide Ranked Number One in Hotels and Restaurants in Newsweek Magazine’s Annual Greenest Companies Survey
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second consecutive year, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is ranked number one among hotels and restaurants by Newsweek magazine in their annual Greenest Companies survey. The rankings evaluate the environmental performance of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. and… Read the full news article
CTC waxes new winter campaign in China
Skiing, snowboarding, carnivals and urban shopping are just part of Canada’s dazzling panoply of experiences 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swoosh, swoosh! The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has pulled on its boots, tightened the bindings and let rip its latest winter campaign in China. Winter activities are an increasingly attractive option for Chinese travellers. The new campaign… Read the full news article
RCI® Joins Forces With Green Key Global for Second Annual RCI Green Awards
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The industry-first sustainability award will now include a streamlined third-party assessment through RCI Green Key Global alliance RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange, today announced the opening of the application period for the second annual RCI Green Awards, which recognize affiliated resorts for their environmentally-friendly business practices. This year,… Read the full news article
Application deadline approaching for 2013 Nebraska Passport program
LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Applications for the 2013 Passport program are due by 5 p.m. Friday. Attractions, museums, water parks, galleries, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, wineries, parks and other tourism-related businesses are invited to apply. The Passport program encourages travelers to visit attractions across the state, collect stamps at participating stops and earn prizes…. Read the full news article
Swissport Algeria wins ground handling licence for Oran International Airport
Zurich, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services, welcomes the announcement by the Etablissement de Gestion des Services Aéroportuaires d’Oran (EGSA Oran) Tender Commission to award Swissport Algeria with a 5-year ground handling licence for Oran International Airport Ahmed Ben Bella. The award of the licence follows a comprehensive and… Read the full news article
Palm Springs Selected as Host City for 2013 Amgen Tour of California
Palm Springs, Calif. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Palm Springs has been selected as one of the Host Cities for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California, May 12-19, 2013, one of the most anticipated cycling events of the year. The race, which stretches from California’s Escondido to Santa Rosa, will enter Greater Palm… Read the full news article
LAS VEGAS WILL RING IN THE NEW YEAR AND CELEBRATE IN STYLE
Entertainment Capital of the World Hosts Biggest Bash in the West with America’s Party 2013 Complete with Rockin’ Countdown, Champagne and Fireworks LAS VEGAS – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is the most electrifying destination to ring in 2013 with spectacular and stunning experiences throughout the Strip corridor and beyond. As world travelers converge on Las… Read the full news article