Qatar Airways opens its ticket office at the iconic Harrods department store in Knightsbridge London

London, UNITED KINGDOM, 2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways launched its flagship high-street ticket office at the iconic Harrods department store in Knightsbridge London.  Hosted by Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Marwan Koleilat, the event was attended by representatives from the Embassy of Qatar, including Deputy Ambassador Fahad Al-Mushairi; and senior members of the Harrods team… Read the full press release

Discovery Shores Boracay has been voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure as the No. 1 Hotel Spa in Asia!

Manila, Philippines, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — July 2, 2013 – For the third year in a row, Discovery Shores Boracay has been voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure as the No. 1 Hotel Spa in Asia! The first time they received this recognition was in 2011. Discovery Shores Boracay (DSB) is also named theNo. 1 Hotel for Families in Asia and ranks among… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает утренний рейс в Нижний Новгород

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, с 28 октября 2013 года откроет второй ежедневный рейс Москва — Нижний Новгород. Вылет нового рейса из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 08:00, прибытие в Нижний Новгород в 09:10. Обратный рейс будет вылетать в 09:45 и прилетать в Москву в 10:55. Авиабилеты уже в продаже. Полеты будут осуществляться… Read the full press release

Package Holidays soon available on Wizz Tours

Warsaw, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Tours, the new online travel platform designed to bring more convenience and savings to holidaymakers, was today presented in Warsaw and Budapest. For the very first time Wizz Air is entering the package holiday market, widening its consumer friendly offer to existing passengers and capturing new customers. The new package… Read the full press release

Brand USA is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America

Washington, DC, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deadline for submission, July 15 Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premier travel destination, is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America. The firm(s) will work with the Brand USA staff, agencies and event management teams to ensure Brand USA is… Read the full press release

Iberia inicia hoy sus vuelos de temporada a Atenas

La compañía ha programado vuelos a la capital griega durante los meses de julio, agosto y septiembre. Madrid, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hoy, 1 de julio, Iberia comienza a operar su ruta de verano Madrid-Atenas, con conexiones desde el resto de aeropuertos de la red. La compañía española volará a la capital griega aprovechando el incremento de… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport is accepting Proposals for the Pop-Up Retail Concession Program

SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport is accepting Proposals for the Pop-Up Retail Concession Program in Boarding Area E of Terminal 3. This opportunity is comprised of two (2) separate retail locations, each located in Boarding Area E of Terminal 3, scheduled to open in January 2014. The spaces will be move-in ready with fixtures… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport supports ‘The Big Bang Yorkshire and Humber’ fair at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Big Bang Yorkshire & Humber is part of a series events held annually across the UK which seek to celebrate the achievements of young people in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), ultimately inspiring them to follow careers in these rewarding fields. The event provides young people with the opportunity to… Read the full press release

19th century palace in the heart of St. Petersburg is reborn as the first Four Seasons in Russia

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — While Peter the Great was known to prefer more humble accommodations, Catherine the Great certainly would have approved: nearly two centuries after its debut as the city’s most exclusive residence, the “House with Lions” is reborn asFour Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg. Ideally situated next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral – and designed by the… Read the full press release

75 Years anniversary of Polish LOT’s Budapest-Warsaw Route

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first scheduled flight connecting Budapest and Warsaw took off exactly 75 years ago on 1 July 1938, jointly operated by LOT of Poland and Malért of Hungary. Passengers on board the historic anniversary flight were welcomed by Budapest Airport and LOT Polish Airlines in the terminal. Budapest Airport remembered a historic… Read the full press release

Germany’s second largest airline airberlin expands sales team for corporate sales sector

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Germany’s second largest airline is expanding its sales team to continue improving the support it offers to travel management companies and corporate travel departments. “With the further expansion of our sales team for the corporate sector, we are sending a clear signal to the German market: the business travel market is of… Read the full press release

Air France to offer full in-flight entertainment for customers on its long-haul routes

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — To coincide with the busy summer holiday period, Air France is placing entertainment at the heart of the trip for customers on its long-haul routes. The Company is now offering passengers the opportunity to enjoy the full in-flight entertainment offer as soon as they board to when they arrive at their destination…. Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office Annual Marketing Meeting 2013

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) hosted the Annual Marketing Meeting in Macau from June 24 – 28. MGTO’s overseas market representatives came to Macau to report their work progress and discuss upcoming promotional strategies at the meeting. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Cheong U met with the overseas representatives at a… Read the full press release

GBTA announced the creation of Energy, Resource & Marine Task Force

Energy, Resources & Marine Sector To Receive Formal Focus by Association Alexandria, VA, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry —today announced the creation of an Energy, Resource & Marine Task Force structure to develop educational content, research and membership for travel professionals in… Read the full press release

Law enforcement and public safety expert Kurt N. Schwartz appointed Massport Board

Newest Member Brings Wealth of Experience in Public Safety and Law Enforcement BOSTON, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority will welcome law enforcement and public safety expert Kurt N. Schwartz as the newest member of the seven-person volunteer Massport Board overseeing the state authority that owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field… Read the full press release

IATA calls for urgent policy attention to infrastructure and taxation issues to ensure aviation connectivity in Australia

Sydney, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent policy attention to infrastructure and taxation issues to ensure the continued development of aviation connectivity in Australia. “Aviation has always played a key role in Australia. It binds the continent together and connects the island to its major trading partners.  Combined… Read the full press release

June 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review

Hotels Experiencing Gains Across all Travel Segments   NEW YORK, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — While transient bookings (comprised of individual business and leisure travelers) are still driving growth in both occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) for hotels, the group outlook for the remainder of 2013 is stronger than it has been in past months, according… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has added customized treatment to help fight the ageing process

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blending traditional Hawaiian spa experiences with cutting-edge services, innovative new treatments represent just three of myriad body toning and skin care treatments, offering guests immediate results with no down time. Known for its innovative and cutting-edge approaches to health and wellness, The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has added a customized treatment to… Read the full press release

Aegean Airlines announced new flights to Athens from London Stansted Airport

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aegean Airlines has just announced that it will begin flights to Athens from London Stansted Airport commencing on July 11th 2013. The route will operate three times per week and will connect easily with a through flight to the islands of Corfu, Kos and Rhodes.  It will be the very first airline to… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and DISH announce free live and on demand TV on all Wi-Fi equipped Southwest flights

DISH surprises more than 100 Southwest Customers with a free iPad 2 in honor of the new partnership New DISH customers can receive Southwest Rapid Rewards Points and iPad 2 as part of new DISH promotion 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — DISH (NASDAQ: DISH), the leading pay-TV provider, today announced “TV Flies Free” marking the first time… Read the full press release

LOT stawia na aktywną komunikację

Warszawa, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Realizujący Plan Restrukturyzacji narodowy przewoźnik stawia na bardziej aktywną komunikację. Nowym dyrektorem Biura Komunikacji Korporacyjnej został Robert Moreń, do niedawna szef komunikacji w Banku Pekao SA, a rzecznikiem prasowym Barbara Pijanowska-Kuras, dotychczas dyrektor zarządzający agencji imedia PR. Robert Moreń, trafił do LOT-u po 10 latach pracy w Banku Pekao SA, gdzie… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Club Premier Aeroméxico members can now earn and redeem miles on both airlines

SEATTLE, 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now earn miles flying on Aeroméxico, Mexico’s global airline, which serves 80 destinations throughout Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia. Miles flown on Aeroméxico will count toward qualification in Alaska’s Mileage Plan MVP elite-level program. Club Premier Aeroméxico travelers… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to open its flagship high-street ticket office in Harrods, Knightsbridge

World’s 5-Star Airline To Join World’s Most Famous Department Store London, UNITED KINGDOM, 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways will officially open its flagship high-street ticket office in one of the world’s most exclusive shopping destinations – the iconic British department store, Harrods in Knightsbridge. The luxury airline’s new central London location will open for business… Read the full press release

Interview: Why airberlin is focusing on Poland

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interview: Why airberlin is focusing on Poland airberlin:  Mr. Gergye, airberlin has continued to grow in Poland this year. How do you see airberlin’s position in this market? Otto Gergye:  Poland is a strategic growth market for airberlin and has a strong economy as well as a rising demand for flights. Thanks… Read the full press release

Copenhagen Airport expects summer 2013 to be the busiest ever

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Although the summer of 2013 will be the busiest ever at Copenhagen Airport, with 6.6 million passengers or more, a pleasant and stress-free start to your holidays at the airport is still not problem – even on the busiest travel day of the year, which is forecast to be 28 June, with… Read the full press release

VisitEngland exposes the country’s cheekier side

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the announcement that Holkham Beach in Norfolk is to officially ban nudists from its shores from 1st July, tourists may well be looking for their next kit-free hang out. Look no further. From designated nudist beaches to naked gardening and theatre, here VisitEngland exposes the country’s cheekier side. Get your kit… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World offer unique yoga experiences to help harried travelers achieve serenity

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone needs to find healthy ways to relax, release and regenerate, and The Leading Hotels of the World offer unique yoga experiences to help harried travelers achieve serenity. Here are just a few. At Grand Hotel Heiligendamm on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, guests experience authentic yoga from the Himalayas with yoga master Sanjay Vyas…. Read the full press release

Leading international hotel operator Accor unveils its ambitions for the Mercure brand

Paris, 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading international hotel operator, unveils its ambitions for the Mercure brand. Mercure is the midscale hotel leader with more than 700 hotels worldwide, and its new positioning focuses on 4 lines of action: An entirely modernized offer that meets new guest expectations Accelerated expansion, mostly through franchises, with… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo will to close early on July 12 for its 37th Jungle Party

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo closes early on July 12 for Jungle Party fundraiser WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. instead of its normal 6:00 p.m. time on Friday, July 12 for its 37th annual Jungle Party. Visitors may remain on grounds until 4:00 p.m. The zoo will open at its normal time… Read the full press release

Copenhagen Airport won again “Europe’s most efficient airport” award

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport has been rated the most efficient airport in Europe for the eighth time in ten years by the Air Transport Research Society, a special research group that analyses and evaluates efficiency at airports Worldwide. The award as “Europe’s most efficient airport” was presented to Copenhagen Airport’s CEO, Thomas Woldbye, earlier… Read the full press release