Airline Wins Three Accolades At Skytrax Awards During Paris Air Show Qatar Airways Voted Best For Airline Staff Service In Middle East For Second Year Running Doha International Airport Boasts Best Business Class Lounge In World Paris Air Show, FRANCE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways took home three honours at the annual Skytrax 2013 World… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, California, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) continues its leadership amongst American airports with the release today of the Air Quality and Source Apportionment Study (AQSAS) report for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This study is the first of its kind in the nation to comprehensively assess a major airport’s contribution to… Read the full press release
2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet says New Zealand has 15 of the world’s 1000 Ultimate Sights. To celebrate this – and Lonely Planet’s 40th Anniversary – the world’s most successful travel publisher is re-releasing its 352-page inspirational book 1000 Ultimate Sights in New Zealand this month. Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Sights features 100 “Top 10” lists exploring the world’s most breathtaking man-made marvels and natural… Read the full press release
Growth on Online Channels Still Steady NEW YORK, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first quarter 2013, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Second Quarter 2013), which aggregates hotel bookings by channel for… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2013 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM. The airline also ranked highest in J.D. Power and Associates’ annual segment rankings between 2008 and 2012. “We’re honored to receive… Read the full press release
LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is in the limelight this month as it was named to Midwest Living Magazine’s list of the Top Five “Supercampgrounds” in the Midwest. The Top Five crown a list of 24 regional campgrounds recommended by Midwest Living in the May issue of the magazine. To make… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — Hainan Airlines has received the 5-Star Airline certification for the third consecutive year at a press conference held in Beijing on Monday 22nd April 2013. The Chairman of Hainan Airlines , Mr Chen Ming also launched the airline’s new tagline of “Cherished Experience “. This also coincides with the occasion of Hainan… Read the full press release
2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Airline Star Rating review, Japan’s largest airline, ANA All Nippon Airways has been elevated to the exclusive 5-Star Airline Rating, reflecting the high quality of Airport and Onboard product and service standards of ANA All Nippon Airways. The exclusive, top-tier 5-Star Rating is only awarded to airlines achieving the highest… Read the full press release
What are the most memorable moments in travelling? How can the travel experience be made smoother and even more enjoyable? After two ground-breaking crowdsourcing initiatives, Finnair and Finavia’s Helsinki Airport know who to ask. In 2013, Quality Hunters returns — more interactive than ever. 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 26 March, Finnair, one of the world’s… Read the full press release
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet’s Best Trips series has a whole new look and feel– and three brand new titles for road trip ideas in Europe. California’s Best Trips, New England’s Best Trips and Pacific Northwest’s Best Trips are second editions of the successful series, packed with the best road trips for each region to suit any itinerary or interest…. Read the full press release
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines unveil new World Business Class cabin interior, with a new full-flat seat Cabin Interior KLM has teamed up with Dutch top designer Hella Jongerius to introduce a brand-new atmosphere, furnishings and style in World Business Class. The guiding principle is the customer’s comfort and privacy as befits KLM…. Read the full press release
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has discovered that its book Not-for-Parents: How to Be a World Explorer has been directly responsible for saving three boys stuck in Queensland mud flats. As originally reported in the Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette last month, nine-year-old Port Douglas boy Vasco Gonsalves and two other boys… Read the full press release
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A study commissioned by the UK’s four major airlines on the economic impact of Air Passenger Duty shows that its abolition could bring a lasting boost to the UK economy, generating a net tax gain for the Treasury and creating almost 60,000 new jobs. The study by PwC, The economic impact of Air… Read the full press release
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Figures released today by Passenger Focus, the independent rail industry passenger champion and watchdog, reveal that First Hull Trains scored 95 per cent in overall customer satisfaction – a seven per cent improvement on the autumn 2011 survey, and two per cent better than the score achieved in spring 2012. The figures put… Read the full press release
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Latest results of a survey by industry rail watchdog Passenger Focus show that overall satisfaction with First Capital Connect (FCC) services has grown for the third year in a row. Of those customers surveyed in autumn 2012, 81% said they were satisfied or very satisfied (a 1% increase year on year, which is… Read the full press release
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 742,883 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in December, which represents a decrease of 11.4 percent from December 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 11.6 percent, with a total of 377,375 during December. For the year… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic data for 2012 showing a 5.3% year-on-year increase in passenger demand and a 1.5% fall for cargo. The 5.3% increase in passenger demand was slightly down on 2011 growth of 5.9% but above the 5% twenty-year average. Load factors for the year were… Read the full press release
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ignite the spark this February with the “Romance on Rodeo” room package, couples spa treatments and memorable prix fixe dinners from The Blvd or CUT. Romantic possibilities are abound this Valentine’s Day at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Couples can ignite the spark and relax in luxury at the iconic property located… Read the full press release
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winner of the Shannon Airport Winter Ezine (electronic magazine) competition is Karen Frawley from Birdhill, Co Tipperary. Karen has won two return tickets from Shannon to New York courtesy of Aer Lingus together with complimentary car parking, access to our executive lounge and a €100 Loop shopping voucher. Pictured above are Niall… Read the full press release
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has published an all-new edition of its best-selling Sydney City Guide. To celebrate the release of this 10th Edition, Lonely Planet has provided the 300-plus businesses included in the guide with a special “Featured by Lonely Planet 2013” window sticker to display as an endorsement. “Compared to… Read the full press release
DENVER, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Valentine’s Day, grab your sweetheart and get lost in five romantic adventures for all five senses. Whether it’s taste, touch, smell, sight or sound that makes your heart skip a beat, an unforgettable fairy tale getaway awaits in Colorado. Following are Valentine’s Day packages and a sampling of flirtatious ideas… Read the full press release
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Compiled by the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, this quarterly update includes events, specials and renovations. Plus, what to expect for the winter season featuring new venues, attractions, activities, and signature events. LODGING UPDATE New Hotel Opens: Skylark Hotel This hotel has been completely restored to the Skylark Hotel, which was built… Read the full press release
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Star Ranking review, Air Canada Quality Rating has been upgraded and the airline awarded a 4-Star Ranking for it’s Airport and Onboard product and service standards. Air Canada 4-Star Airline Ranking details Skytrax stated that detailed analysis of various improvements to the Air Canada product and service delivery standards during the… Read the full press release
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced lists of its most popular destinations as chosen by couples from various regions, as well as amazing hotel deals in Paris and Rome, two of the perennial favorite romantic cities. But as Agoda.com looked into preferred travel habits,… Read the full press release
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Boeing 767 is the second long-range aircraft within the Austrian Airlines fleet equipped with the new long haul cabin, following a Boeing 777 which is already in service. Austrian Airlines is converting its entire long-haul fleet on a step-by-step basis. The new fittings mean passengers travelling Economy Class will have the opportunity… Read the full press release
Acclaimed Hawaiian beachfront resort also named one of the top 10 hotel spas in America. 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, has been named the #1 Hotel in the World in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. Based on the reviews… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following an outstanding award-winning year Hilton Sydney has been honoured with a prestigious “Gold Circle” award from Agoda.com – Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN). The award is in recognition of hotels that lead by example in the competitive hospitality industry. Hilton Sydney is… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased to $182.6 billion for November 2012, and that imports increased faster than exports resulting in a trade deficit of $48.7 billion: “As the only increasing… Read the full press release
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Losing weight and staying healthy are a priority in our resolutions this year, according to Which? magazine. One way to get fitter is to use spare moments to exercise and those few hours waiting around for a flight can easily become an opportunity to get in a workout or swim as more… Read the full press release
2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Official figures released today (ONS) reveal that Britain has seen the best November since 2007 with visits an impressive nine per cent higher than 2011, keeping the country on track for 31 million visits by the end 2012. When looking at spend across the eleven months, £17.2 billion was spent in the… Read the full press release