Emirates is the World’s Best Airline in 2013 World Airline Awards announced at Paris Air Show on June 18th, 2013

2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Edward Plaisted of Skytrax described the World Airline Awards event at Paris Air Show on Tuesday 18th June 2013 “as a massive success, attended by the top Management of airlines from across the world. We were delighted to welcome so many airline Presidents, Chairman, CEO’s and others who dedicated their time to… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to introduce illycaffè coffee on board, for Suites, First Class and Business Class customers

2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines is proud to introduce world-renowned illycaffè coffee on board, for Suites, First Class and Business Class customers across the SIA network. SIA will be the first airline worldwide to serve the single-origin Monoarabica beans in its premium cabins.  The original illy blend of high quality coffee, made of nine kinds of… Read the full press release

Carefully choreographed four-handed massage is the ultimate Spa Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia

Carefully choreographed four-handed massage is the ultimate indulgence. 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta introduces a new treatment entitled theHarmony Massage. This ritual involves two experienced massage therapists mirroring each other’s moves. With the leader and follower method of performance, the therapists use shiatsu – meaning “finger pressure” – and the Hawaiian lomi-lomimassage technique to restore the guest’s… Read the full press release

Guinness World Records recorded Iceland Water Park event supported by RAK Airways

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ras Al Khaimah is undoubtedly the growing emirate of the United Arab Emirates and RAK Airways is the ‘flying ambassador’ of destination Ras Al Khaimah.  Being the primary force for tourism, RAK Airways is conscious of its corporate social responsibility towards educating and enhancing knowledge and awareness  to… Read the full press release

IHG’s boutique brand Hotel Indigo and World Photography Organisation partner in national student programme to recognise next generation of UK-based photographers

2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo is InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) boutique brand. Taking its art credentials to a new audience Hotel Indigo has partnered with the renowned World Photography Organisation (WPO), which supports professional, amateur and student photography and lends a global platform for the photographic industry. The partnership sees Hotel Indigo develop a nationwide student programme to recognise and… Read the full press release

Thailand expects record number of Vietnamese tourists in 2013

Bangkok, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite Vietnam’s currently sluggish economy that is expected to have a GDP growth 5.04% to 5.35% this year, Vietnamese tourist arrivals to Thailand are on pace to surpass arrivals in 2012. More than 618,000 Vietnamese came to Thailand last year. The first five months of 2013 saw Thailand receiving 260,621 Vietnamese visitors,… Read the full press release

Travelport, Galileo Vietnam announce renewal of their multi-year distribution partnership

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has today announced the renewal of a multi-year distribution partnership with Galileo Vietnam. The re-signing of this significant agreement sees Galileo Vietnam continue as the national distribution company (NDC) for Travelport’s… Read the full press release

Create-your-own Ice Cream Sandwiches at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Los Angeles this summer

Guests can choose from a variety of house-made ingredients to create their own ice cream sandwich. 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer in Southern California takes a refreshingly cool twist with a create-your-own Ice Cream Sandwich menu at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. Guests choose from a variety of delectable ice cream flavors, cookie recipes and dipping sauces to… Read the full press release

Alamo Rent A Car to launch suite of social network-based games called Alamo Games 2 Go

Participants Can Win $5,000 Grand Prize and Weekly Prizes for Games Played On-The-Go ST. LOUIS, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time for the official start of summer, Alamo Rent A Car is providing entertainment, fun and prizes for vacationing families through a new suite of social network-based games called Alamo Games 2 Go. Launched this week on… Read the full press release

LHW Leaders Club enriched its guest recognition program with new member benefits and services

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Leading Hotels of the World continues to enrich its Leaders Club guest recognition program with new member benefits and services. Recognizing that today’s travelers deserve the refinement of a bygone era, the company has established alliances with recognized industry leaders to provide its Leaders Club members with exciting and valuable new services to… Read the full press release

FirstGroup charity event Dinner Dance raised £4,000 for Archie Foundation

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup announced today that its annual dinner dance, which was held 21 February, raised more than £4,000 for the ARCHIE Foundation. The event, which attracted more than 200 guests, was the company’s 76th annual dinner dance and was the 42nd to be organised and hosted by First Aberdeen Director, Joe Mackie. Joe… Read the full press release

Runway for private jets opens just minutes away from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Private jet owners have an excellent reason to jet in to the luxury Conrad Maldives Rangali Island following the opening of the nearby Maamigili Island airport’s runway to private jets.  With the airport being only 20 minutes from the luxury resort, guests can land and be at the resort in under an… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta giraffe Lily left for its new home at Saint Louis Zoo

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Long, tall cargo leaves Zoo Atlanta to join a herd in St. Louis WHO: Lily, a 1-year-old female giraffe, left Zoo Atlanta for a new home at the Saint Louis Zoo on June 24, 2013. Her move was recommended by the Giraffe Species Survival Plan. WHAT: The young traveler, who now weighs… Read the full press release

New Themed Babysitting at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Thailand

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone loves family holidays. They’re an opportunity to create memories together, to take on new challenges together, to run around and play games in the fresh air together, and for parents to remember what it feels like to be a kid. But it’s also great for the parents to have a bit of time… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways to offer 7 new flights a week via Abu Dhabi International Airport

Seven new flights a week to Kochi and Kuwait via Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced that Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has commenced seven new flights a week between Kochi and Kuwait, via Abu Dhabi International Airport. The airline currently operates eleven direct… Read the full press release

World Airline Awards 2013 recognised Lufthansa’s First Class lounges the best in the world

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the past ten months, 18 million passengers from over 100 countries have participated in the world’s largest aviation passenger survey and have recognised Lufthansa’s First Class lounges as the best in the world. The airline has also been voted “Best Western European Airline” and “Best Transatlantic Airline”. Dr Reinhold Huber, Senior… Read the full press release

UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to witness the testing of Heathrow Terminal 2’s baggage system

Part of 182 trials involving 14,000 people taking place before the terminal opens New system will process 4,800 items of baggage per hour Terminal 2 : The Queen’s Terminal will welcome first passengers on 4 June 2014 £2.5bn of private investment in UK infrastructure 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today welcomed Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car appointed SharingMatters BV to develop Enterprise-branded rental business in Netherlands

LONDON, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has appointed SharingMatters BV to develop an Enterprise-branded rental business in the Netherlands. This forms part of Enterprise’s ongoing European growth strategy. The company will establish a presence across the major Dutch airports, with the first expected to be open at the start of September, 2013. This will be followed soon… Read the full press release

BA film event ‘Silent Picturehouse’ marks its launch with the compilation of the ‘Top 100 Films that Inspire Travel’

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has compiled its ‘Top 100 Films that Inspire Travel’, to mark the launch of its pop up film event – Silent Picturehouse. It includes titles nominated by stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Orlando Bloom, Professor Brian Cox and Colin Firth. Silent Picturehouse will show travel inspired films in the evening, and… Read the full press release

San Antonio to become citywide playground for kids and families during the Kidcation Week, August 12-18

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, San Antonio turns into a citywide playground for kids and families with the city’s first-ever Kidcation Week, August 12-18. Kidcation Week provides families a chance to closeout summer with one last jam-packed adventure. Visitors can look forward to exclusive kids programming and events, free entertainment and fantastic deals at hotels,… Read the full press release

Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices trained in conjunction with Newquay Cornwall Airport graduated after two-year programme

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first group of Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices to be trained in conjunction with Newquay Cornwall Airport have graduated after a two-year programme and all are now in work with aviation maintenance companies in Cornwall and elsewhere in the UK and Europe. The programme was delivered by Resource Group working with its aviation… Read the full press release

Travelport signed multi-year global distribution system deal with Abu Dhabi based Al Badie Travel Agency

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has announced a multi-year global distribution system (GDS) deal with Al Badie Travel Agency – one of the most established travel companies in Abu Dhabi. The new contract is a testament to… Read the full press release

Ryanair gears up for the new Premier League season with cheaper than your jersey ultra-low fare flights

CATCH THE ACTION – FOR LESS THAN THE COST OF YOUR JERSEY! 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (24 June) urged football fans to gear up for the new Premier League season and book their seats on Ryanair’s ultra-low fare flights – which are cheaper than a new football jersey…. Read the full press release

Orlando World Center Marriott completed Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the world’s coolest hotel pools* just got cooler as guests “Slide into Summer” with the highly anticipated completion of the multifaceted overhaul to the iconic Falls Pool Oasis at Orlando World Center Marriott. Sparing no expense to both thrill and chill, guests plunge into an entirely new experience with enticing… Read the full press release

Athens’ largest swimming pool in Hilton Athens launched new offers

ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens‘ outdoor swimming pool, the largest in the city, has long been favoured by Athenians as an oasis in which to relax. This year, guests have more reasons to visit with complimentary Wi-Fi, special discounts for children and the brand new menu at the Oasis Pool Bar & Grill. Guests… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group signs three new hotels in UK

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) continues to grow its presence in the UK with the signing of three new hotels – Holiday Inn Huntingdon – Racecourse in Cambridgeshire, Holiday Inn Glasgow Green in Scotland and Holiday Inn – Watford Junction in Hertfordshire. The first of the three to open will be Holiday Inn… Read the full press release

Craig Pishotti appointed 21c Museum Hotels Vice President of Hotel Operations

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotels has named Craig Pishotti Vice President of Hotel Operations. In this role, Pishotti will be responsible for maximizing the operational performance and profitability of all 21c Museum Hotel properties. Pishotti will also continue to oversee 21c Louisville as managing director, and will remain involved in all aspects of the… Read the full press release

El centro de atención a clientes platino y oro de Iberia recibe el premio al mejor servicio de atención al cliente

Se trata de la cuarta edición de estos galardones donde se han congregado hasta cerca de 300 profesionales de diferentes sectores. Madrid, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — El Centro de Atención a Clientes Platino y Oro de Iberia ha recibido el premio al Mejor Servicio de Atención al Cliente en el sector transportes, otorgado por la empresa Contact… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines возобновила полёты в Дублин

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, возобновила полеты из Москвы в Дублин (Ирландия). Рейсы выполняются с 22 июня по субботам. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 20:50, прибытие в Дублин в 22:15 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает в 23:00 и прилетает в Москву в 06:10. Полеты осуществляются на современных комфортабельных воздушных… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport continued to record air traffic growth in all categories in May

HONG KONG, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to record air traffic growth in all categories in May. During the month, the airport handled 4.7 million passengers and 339,000 tonnes of cargo, showing year-on-year increases of 4.1% and 1.8%, respectively. Flight movements set a new monthly record of 31,040, representing a… Read the full press release