2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers of Philippine Airlines can now make phone calls and browse the internet while inflight with the installation of OnAir cutting-edge connectivity equipment on PAL’s long-range aircraft. The novel service, called PAL iN AiR, is made possible with the installation of the first inflight connectivity hardware, called GSMConneX, on a PAL Boeing… Read the full press release
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lifting by the European Union of the ban on Philippine Airlines (PAL) to fly to Europe is another testimony to PAL’s reputation as a safe airline. Credit goes to the Philippine government for all its efforts and hard work in successfully addressing this significant concern hounding our aviation industry for years…. Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau is delighted to present The House of Dancing Water Experience, a special package that invites guests to stay in style, enjoy luxury transportation, and discover the wonders of Macau’s most iconic entertainment centrepiece. As the hotel is perfectly located in the city centre of Macau Island and the… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, and Dutch national, who oversees the cuisine and food and beverage operations of the hotel, has been honoured as the first Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Horeca (SVH) certified Master Chef to accomplish his exams in the air. This is the highest level… Read the full press release
Earned 2013 Annual Environment Excellence Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Serena Hotels, a leading chain of hotels, resorts, palaces and forts, was declared winner of the 2013 Environment Excellence Award here in a ceremony jointly hosted by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The prestigious… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Train operators are generating more than four times as much money for Government to reinvest in rail services than 15 years earlier. This is a key finding from Growth and Prosperity, a new report published today by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and based on data analysed and collated by KPMG…. Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months. Jetting into the Maldives after touring around the world with W Hotels and most recently at W Sentosa Cove Singapore, Xeum will bring to the Retreat years of DJ experience. Today Xeum is… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives has won at the prestigious Seven Star Global Luxury Awards as a “Seven Star Destination Winner”, gala ceremony held at the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel, Marbella, Spain on 28th June 2013. The Seven Star Luxury Awards is the highest, most exclusive award for the pinnacle in hospitality and lifestyle. The Seven… Read the full press release
Montréal, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of June 15, VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean has been equipped with the same Wi-Fi available to passengers on the Québec City – Windsor corridor. Available across more than 98% of the route between Montréal and Halifax, the new Wi-Fi connection allows passengers to remain virtually linked to work, friends and… Read the full press release
VisitBritain has today welcomed a record crumbling May together with bumper spend results for the first five months of 2013. 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Latest figures from the ONS International Passenger Survey show a 4% rise in the number of May visits and a 5% increase in spend following a 2% rise in the first five… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has signed 11 hotels with almost 1,800 rooms in the second quarter of 2013. During the same period, Rezidor has also opened 3 hotels with 450 rooms and extended 3 hotels… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering an optional pre-cruise “2014 Australian Open” land package for tennis enthusiasts sailing on Silver Shadow’s 19 January 2014 voyage. The first of four major international tennis events held annually (the others being the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open), the Australian Open attracts the best tennis players from… Read the full press release
Orlando, Fla., 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, today announced it has opened its newest resort, WorldMark Chelan – Lake House. Located in Lake Chelan, Washington, just three hours outside of Seattle, the resort is comprised of 30 quartershare and vacation ownership units and was acquired by… Read the full press release
Priority Seating and a complimentary appetizer with purchase of an entrée at Jimmy Buffett-inspired restaurants nationwide Orlando, Fla., 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), recently announced their partnership with Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville. The company kicked off this newly-created… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways had the most punctual flights that flew into and out of London Heathrow International Airport in the United Kingdom during the month of June 2013, latest statistics from the facility have indicated. The airline emerged top in the ranking of punctuality of flights. All Kenya Airways’ flights departing from the… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling through London’s business airport can now browse more than just the duty free while they wait to board their flight. London City Airport has installed an exhibition of the work by Italian artist Carlo Gavazzeni Ricordi. The artworks are on display in the airport before security and in the main… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new domestic service between Christchurch and Kapiti Coast will begin in November. Air New Zealand subsidiary Air Nelson will offer the new daily direct service between Christchurch and Paraparaumu and is planning a special fare to celebrate. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult says the new service is great news for… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has announced the launch of a new schedule that will link the East European cities of Minsk in Belarus, Belgrade in Serbia and Budapest, Hungary. The new year round service will begin on 19 September 2013 and will be operated by the Belarusian Airline, Belavia. The twice weekly schedule will… Read the full press release
Competition: multi-airport ‘constellation’ system will encourage a greater level of competition, thus driving future air connectivity and reducing costs to passengers. Connectivity: second runway at Gatwick will deliver the UKs connectivity requirements and maintain the UKs status as one of the best connected countries in the world. Certainty: Gatwick’s proposal is deliverable and will give… Read the full press release
Copa Airlines Flights Daily to Panama with Connections to Central and South America BOSTON, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Massachusetts welcomed Copa Airlines to Boston Logan International Airport today as the Star Alliance member began offering daily nonstop service from Panama’s Hub of the Americas at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City with convenient connections to more… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marking the end of the school year, the students from Sofia Art School to the Modern Art Gallery, made a panoramic tour of Sofia Airport. The students passed border control successfully and followed the path of luggage to its loading on the aircraft. The bus tour provided the children with the opportunity to get acquainted with the airport groundhandling activities and the functions of specialized equipment. The attention of the kids… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, проводит специальную акцию для часто летающих пассажиров, приуроченную к пятилетию программы «S7 Приоритет». В декабре 2013 года программе для часто летающих пассажиров «S7 Приоритет» исполняется пять лет. Приняв участие в праздничной акции, каждый участник программы может получить один из пяти подарков: Пять статусных сегментов. 5000 миль на свой счет. Скидка… Read the full press release
Además, podrán realizar sus pagos en 12 mensualidades, sin intereses ni comisiones Madrid, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los titulares de las tarjetas Santander Iberia están de enhorabuena. Si compran su billete antes del 31 de diciembre de este año, tendrán un 10% de descuento de la tarifa, excepto tasas y cargos del operador. La reserva se debe… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ceux qui souhaitent assister à la Fête Nationale et aux festivités à Bruxelles pour le couronnement du Prince Philippe pourront utiliser le ‘Billet 21 juillet’ de la SNCB. Pour 8 euros seulement, les navetteurs voyagent avec ce billet vers et de Bruxelles en 2e classe. L’entreprise ferroviaire renforce également la composition de… Read the full press release
‘Pledge It. Prove It. Take Flight.’ Event encourages students to achieve their educational goals SEATTLE, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The voices of 605 students pledging to work hard, believe in themselves and graduate from high school filled Alaska Airlines’ hangar today and briefly masked the sound of airplanes taking off outside at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will webcast a special investor update presentation by Air Group President and CEO Brad Tilden and other executives on Thursday, July 11. The webcast will be presented live at 7:30 a.m. Pacific time/10:30… Read the full press release
Five Star Carrier’s Specially Designed Iftar Boxes and Carefully Selected Meal Options Offer Passengers Tailored Cuisine This Ramadan Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Qatar Airways will bring a taste of Qatari hospitality to the skies by offering guests who are fasting with a specially designed Iftar box. The box… Read the full press release
2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strong demand for Malaysia Airlines’ services sees the airline confirm seasonal service daily flights on the Kuala Lumpur – Auckland route in the upcoming peak season. Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement from Malaysia Airlines that due to strong demand for their services, they are increasing the number of flights from six… Read the full press release
2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Demonstrating that the company’s success extends beyond its achievements in the air, airberlin news, the employee newsletter of Germany’s second largest airline, landed first place at the 2013 Best of Corporate Publishing (BCP) awards in the category of “Employee Media Print – Newspaper/Services/Retail”. The jury explained the decision as follows: “Making its… Read the full press release
2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian and Panasonic Avionics Corporation have joined forces to develop the first ever Android™ powered in-flight entertainment system. Norwegian’s passengers will be able to use select Android apps that are pre-loaded onto the system, providing an in-flight experience similar to the on-the-ground experience travelers have become accustomed to with their personal devices…. Read the full press release