2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is set for another bumper bank holiday this weekend, as over 110,000 people are expected to travel with the high-speed rail operator – a 3% rise in passengers compared with the equivalent 2012 August bank holiday weekend *. Almost 60,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Services
Pacific Asia Travel Association: Asia Pacific destinations international visitors figure grew by eight per cent in first half 2013
2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — International visitor arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations have expanded at better than eight per cent over the first part of the year according to preliminary estimates released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today. Across the 31 destinations for which data is currently available, this translates into more than eight million additional arrivals… Read the full press release
Cape Town International Airport grants R1.5M to seven flagship beneficiaries from communities in its vicinity
2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (ACSA CTIA) prides itself in giving back to communities. The airport handed over R1.5 million today to seven flagship beneficiaries. These beneficiaries are selected according to the company’s strategic Corporate Social Investment pillars. The airport took its management team and staff volunteers on a… Read the full press release
JAL Group revised its flight frequency and fleet plans for the remaining of fiscal year 2013
TOKYO, 2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group (JAL) today announced revisions made to its flight frequency and fleet plans for the remaining of fiscal year 2013(ending March 31, 2014). In regards to the airline’s domestic network, flight frequencies on select routes will be adjusted to better meet demand as well as the changes in customer travel patterns… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways launched flights to Sulaymaniyah which is its fifth destination in Iraq
SULAYMANIYAH, Republic of Iraq, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fifth destination in the Republic of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, increasing the airline’s frequency across Iraq from 16 to 20 flights each week. The new services, which will operate four-times-a-week non-stop from the airline’s Doha hub, brings the carrier’s global network to 129… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines announced HOT low fares starting at $69 one-way for flights to select nonstop destinations nationwide
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Challenges YOU to Seize Your Vacation with Fares Starting as Low as $69 One-Way to Select Nonstop Destinations Nationwide Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways are challenging Americans to stop allowing their vacation days to go unused and to seize the moment to Carpe Vacay! According to… Read the full press release
Key Customer Innovation and IT appointments at Alaska Airlines
SEATTLE, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors to strengthen its growing Customer Innovation and Information Technology divisions as part of an effort to become the easiest airline to fly. “These new positions highlight Alaska Airlines’ continued investment in customer-friendly technology and innovation,” said Kris Kutchera, the carrier’s vice president of… Read the full press release
New increased baggage allowances announced by Qatar Airways
Check-in Up to 30kg in Economy, 40kg In Business And 50kg In First Class Doha, QATAR, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective 1 September 2013, passengers flying Qatar Airways routes worldwide will have enhanced baggage allowances with additional baggage weight allowed per person. Economy weight allowances have increased from 23kg to 30kg while Business and First Class… Read the full press release
airberlin offers members of its frequent flyer program topbonus to win additional 2,000 topbonus award miles
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of airberlin’s frequent flyer program, topbonus, not only earn award miles on flights but also with numerous partner companies and these miles can be redeemed for free flights. topbonus members who take one flight before 15th October, rent a car, stay in a hotel for a night and write a review… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways adds four additional weekly flights between Doha and Nairobi, Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Kenya’s East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Phyllis Kandie, welcomed Qatar Airways’ decision to increase its frequency between Doha and Nairobi by adding four additional weekly flights to and from the capital city. Beginning Sept. 1, 2013, the airline will increase its A320 aircraft flights to 18… Read the full press release
Travelport to relocate its Benelux helpdesk to the local Travelport office in Brussels
Relocated helpdesk to further enhance customer service Brussels, Belgium, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces the relocation of the Travelport Benelux helpdesk. The helpdesk, which will continue to be manned by leading, global helpdesk provider, Stefanini IT Solutions, will be relocated to the local… Read the full press release
Ryanair named best performing airline at Bristol Airport
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (20 Aug) celebrated receiving an inaugural Bristol Airport Tracker Award, which recognised outstanding flight performance by Ryanair aircraft at Bristol Airport. Ryanair was the best performing airline at Bristol having achieved a 100% record for correct departure routes on take-offs, minimising the noise disturbance… Read the full press release
New consumer verification security system introduced on Ryanair.com website
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (20 Aug) launched a new consumer verification security system on the Ryanair.com website, which offers increased security when booking Ryanair’s lowest fares on Ryanair.com. Delivered through CardinalCommerce’s Centinel® technology platform, the new system has been introduced across all Ryanair markets and provides consumers with… Read the full press release
Travelport opens new office in Erbil, Iraq
Erbil, Iraq, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, has continued its Middle East expansion with the opening of a new office in Erbil, Iraq. The new commercial hub underlines the importance of Iraq as an important investment region for Travelport and now serves the travel agent… Read the full press release
Travelport, Finnair announce new multi-year global distribution agreement
Finnish carrier chooses Travelport to support global expansion Helsinki, Finland, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, and Finnair, rated as the leading carrier in the Nordic region by Skytrax, the air travel reviewer, jointly announce a new, multi-year global distribution agreement. Finnair representative, Head of Global… Read the full press release
ADAC-operated Middle East business aviation airport Al Bateen Executive Airport to base Rotana Jet’s new A319 Airbus at its facilities
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport in the Middle East operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that Rotana Jet will be basing a new A319 Airbus at its facilities. The Rotana Jet fleet currently based at Al Bateen Executive Airport consists of… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrates the graduation of its first group of 16 managers from ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP)
Emiratization of senior management and executive positions at Abu Dhabi Airports Company reaches 63% Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company is celebrating the graduation of its first group of 16 managers, 11 of which are UAE nationals, who took part in the global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP)…. Read the full press release
VisitBritain announced it extended its five year partnership with the Barclays Premier League to 2016
Biggest football campaign launched in tourist board’s history 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitBritain has today extended its five year partnership with the Barclays Premier League to 2016. The new deal will target millions of football fans around the world who follow English football, and aim to increase the 900,000 football mad visitors who already visit each year, spending… Read the full press release
Senior Thai tourism industry executives and media visited cleaned-Up Samet Island affected by a recent oil spill
Bangkok, 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A delegation of more than 200 senior Thai tourism industry executives and media, led by H.E. Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak, Minister of Tourism and Sports, visited the area affected by a recent oil spill and pronounced it as being “almost completely cleaned up.” Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand,… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport’s Head of Retail Spencer Sheen to host one-hour live Twitter Q&A on Thursday 22 August
Spencer Sheen’s 30 years of experience includes M&S and international positions Current projects include £21m transformation of South Terminal retail space Questions can be asked live or in advance using #askgatwick via @Gatwick_Airport 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A one-hour live Twitter Q&A will be held from 11am on Thursday 22 August with Gatwick Airport’s Head of… Read the full press release
Ms Giam Hui Geok is the 2nd finalist for Changi Airport’s ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw
SINGAPORE, 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second lucky shopper at Changi Airport to emerge as the next finalist for its annual ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw is a merchandising manager from Singapore, Ms Giam Hui Geok. Ms Giam, 47, was on her way home from a business trip to China, where upon her arrival… Read the full press release
The Cathay Pacific Group posts HK$24 million profit for the first six months of 2013
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Announces 2013 Interim Results 1H2013 1H2012(restated) Change Turnover HK$ million 48,584 48,861 -0.6% Profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of Cathay Pacific HK$ million 24 (929) +102.6% Earnings/(loss) per share HK cents 0.6 (23.6) +102.5% Dividend per share HK$ 0.06 –… Read the full press release
airberlin announced operating results improved by two-thirds YoY in Q2-2013
Operating result (EBIT) improved by two-thirds in yearly comparison Enhanced capacity utilisation, higher revenue per available seat kilometer Turbine turn-around program will reach 2013 contribution target 80 percent of the Turbine contribution to earnings for 2013 already attained Passenger numbers on flights within the Etihad Airways and airberlin joint network exceed expectations 2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/… Read the full press release
Two new non-traditional event spaces at Four Seasons Hotel New York open for business
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two new non-traditional event spaces in Four Seasons Hotel New York are now available for receptions, private dinners, weddings, and lunch and breakfast meetings. Fifty-Eight (the former L’Atelier space) accommodates up to 40 guests for a seated dinner and a maximum of 70 guests for a reception. The space designed by Pierre Yves Rochon is scarlet in… Read the full press release
Pacific Asia Travel Association to host the 2nd Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC) and PATA Board Meetings in Rotorua, New Zealand
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has accepted the New Zealand Māori Tourism‘s exceptional bid to host the second Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC) and PATA Board Meetings in Rotorua, New Zealand from April 4-9, 2014. The objective of the PAITC is to promote awareness, enhance and protect the increasingly important tourism role of… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony 2013 to be hosted at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya Turkey on August 31st 2013
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading travel brands and organisations are set to go ‘head to head’ in what promises to be a thrilling World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony, to be hosted at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey on August 31st 2013. Hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”, World Travel Awards… Read the full press release
Changi Airport Group Singapore unveils concept plans for an iconic mixed-use complex
Redevelopment of T1 car park among Changi Airport’s key infrastructure projects to grow capacity and enhance its attractiveness as a global aviation hub SINGAPORE, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) released today its concept plans for an iconic mixed-use complex to enhance Changi Airport’s offerings and strengthen its position as an international air hub…. Read the full press release
Dubai-based flydubai announced Business Class tickets now on sale
Airline begins roll out of Business Class in October Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced that Business Class tickets are now on sale, with flights offering the premium option commencing in October. It plans to continue adding more Business Class routes across its network in the months to come. Commenting… Read the full press release
Jersey Minister for Transport and Technical Services Deputy Kevin Lewis announced free parking during proposed bus strike
2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deputy Kevin Lewis, the Minister for Transport and Technical Services (TTS) has announced that he will be allowing free parking in certain car parks during the proposed bus strike scheduled for Thursday 22, Friday 23, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 August. Lay-bys 1 – 5 (from West Park through to… Read the full press release
The first Sólyom Hungarian Airways aircraft Boeing B 737-500 with code HA-SHA arrived at Budapest Airport
2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This afternoon the first aircraft of Sólyom Hungarian Airways a Boeing B 737-500 type aircraft with code HA-SHA has arrived to Budapest. The aircraft first „saluted” its new home arbase with a low-level flypast and then landed at Runway 31L of Budapest Airport. The first aircraft of Sólyom (Falcon) was greeted ont… Read the full press release