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
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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
Morpho, Bahrain Airport Company sign MoU for cooperation in the field of aviation security
2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Morpho (Safran) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) for cooperation in the field of aviation security. The agreement was signed by the Chairman and CEO of Morpho, Jean-Paul Jainksy, and Waleed Fakhro,Manager – Aviation Marketing of BAC on Tuesday, June 18. The MoU establishes the… Read the full press release
The construction of the Connector building at Brussels Airport has begun
2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — After the preparation of the construction site, excavation work was started a few weeks ago for the construction of the Connector: a new building, as announced previously, that will connect the departure hall of Brussels Airport to Pier A. Once completed, the new building will make a world of difference in terms… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport: Temporary Runway Closures June 25th through June 29th
Final Closures of Two Runways for Federally Mandated Work SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has announced that two runways will be closed temporarily on alternate days next week for construction activity surrounding the federally mandated Runway Safety Areas (RSA) initiative. Upon completion of this work, the two runways, 28L and… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport: New flight takes off in time for first stage of Tour de France in Corsica
Tour link helps get Bristol-Bastia service off to a flying start 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new flight from Bristol to Bastia commenced yesterday (Sunday 23 June), offering holidaymakers in the South West and Wales the chance to visit the Mediterranean island of Corsica – which hosts the ‘Grand Départ’ of the Tour de France next… Read the full press release
London Gatwick welcomed the Thomson Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the airport for the first time
Thomson brings the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to London Gatwick for the first time Long-range Dreamliner has the ability to fly non-stop to the furthest destinations from the UK One-off Menorca service comes ahead of scheduled services to Cancun starting this July and Phuket in November 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — London Gatwick today (21 June 2013) welcomed the… Read the full press release
Air France to join climate and atmospheric pollution monitoring project IAGOS
Since 14 June 2013, Air France has been transporting atmospheric measuring equipment on board an Airbus A340. By participating in the IAGOS project, the Company is demonstrating its ambition to improve awareness about the impact of air transport on the environment. 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European project IAGOS (In-service Aircraft for a Global Observing System)… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office unveils its brand-new website in 15 languages
2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the soft launch of its Beta-version website last year, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) now officially unveils its brand-new website in 15 languages in accord with its aim of diversifying the tourism markets and expanding the international markets for Macau. With the booming popularity of the Internet and Smartphone products today,… Read the full press release
Massport increases FY 2014 Total Budget to $592 million, 2.5 percent higher than previous year
Budget is a 2.5 percent increase and is planned around nine major initiatives. BOSTON, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today voted to approve a Business Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 of $592 million, which is a 2.5 percent increase or $14.4 million higher than the previous year. The budget reflects… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes summer with the opening of the plein-air Al Fresco
2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes summer with the opening of the plein-air Al Fresco in a completely revisited formula: trattoria at lunchtime, pizzeria and barbecue for dinner. Guests can bask in the shade of the garden’s century-old holm oak trees by the green Spa pool as they savour Italian and regional specialties refreshed with Chef Vito Mollica’s creative touch, and… Read the full press release
New study highlights Airbnb’s positive impact on the local economy in Paris
San Francisco, Calif., 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading marketplace for booking, discovering, and listing unique spaces around the world, today released a new study that highlights Airbnb’s positive impact on the local economy in Paris. After a first study revealing Airbnb’s impact on its hometown San Francisco, this new study found that the Airbnb… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways To Increase Frequency On Cairo – Doha Route To Triple Daily
Airline To Increase Frequency To Egyptian Capital From 16 To 21 Flights A Week Daily Flights From Cairo Each Morning, Afternoon and Evening… …Offering Excellent Connections Via Doha Hub To Cities Across Asia Pacific, Europe And The Middle East Cairo, EGYPT, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways is set to increase frequency on its popular Cairo… Read the full press release
airberlin vouchers can now be redeemed online
An even easier way to make a gift of a great holiday 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s now even easier to give friends or family a little treat: vouchers for amounts starting from ten euros can be issued via airberlin.com/flightvoucher, even at short notice, and given away as gifts. Any vouchers purchased can now also be redeemed… Read the full press release
Eastern & Oriental Express train Offers Special Journey To Laos to celebrate its 20th anniversary
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2013, the Eastern & Oriental Express train (E&O) has created a special four-night ‘rail and relaxation’ experience with La Residence Phou Vao hotel in Luang Prabang, discovering the very best of Laos and beguiling South-East Asia. Since its launch in 1993, the E&O has taken travellers… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahment named Best International Heritage Hotel at Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahment Honoured in Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013. Hotel captures the prize as the Best International Heritage Hotel. Readers of Lonely Planet Magazine India (LPMI)have namedFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet as the Best Heritage Hotel in International Hotel category. For the second year running, Lonely Planet Magazine India invited the country’s travellers… Read the full press release
Tillman, The Famous Skateboarding Dog, To Compete At Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed By Petco
San Diego, Calif., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tillman, the English bulldog made famous on YouTube for his amazing skateboarding skills will be catching waves and competing at this Saturday’s Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed by Petco. Fast facts : Tillman is a 60-lb English Bull Dog sponsored by Natural Balance Dog Food and will compete for… Read the full press release
Avis Car Rental honored with Canstar Blue’s “Most Satisfied Customers Award” in Australia
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second year in a row, Avis Car Rental has been honored with Canstar Blue’s “Most Satisfied Customers Award.” According to the new car hire customer satisfaction survey in Australia, Avis earned a five-star rating in every category, including overall satisfaction, service, vehicle availability, booking process, transparency of costs… Read the full press release
Report: Heathrow is better located for passengers, business and jobs than new hub airport at Stansted or in Thames Estuary
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new report, entitled “Best placed for Britain”, says that expanding Heathrow is the quickest way for Britain to get ahead in the global race, connecting the UK to growing markets around the world faster and at less cost to the taxpayer than any other hub option. The report has been compiled… Read the full press release