Iberia participa en la feria aeronaútica Paris Air Show

Iberia participa, por sexto año consecutivo, en la feria aeronáutica Paris Air Show, que se celebra en el aeropuerto parisino de Le Bourget entre los días 17 y 23 de junio. Madrid, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — El stand de Iberia Mantenimiento, estará situado en el Hall 1 dentro del Pabellón Español. El director técnico de Mantenimiento e… Read the full press release

SkyTeam Summer schedule boosts flights from Greater China by 26% over previous year

SkyTeam Increases Presence in Greater China, Underscores Position as Region’s Leading Airline Alliance AMSTERDAM, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer SkyTeam is offering 26,833 weekly flights to, from and within the Greater China region, an increase of 26% in frequencies over last year. SkyTeam, which has four airlines from the region: China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern and Xiamen Airlines,… Read the full press release

flydubai Launches Business Class Services

Airline launches Business Class to meet the travel needs of its passengers  Dubai, UAE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of business class services, based on feedback from its passengers, across its network of 60 destinations. Commenting on the launch of the airline’s Business Class services, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai,… Read the full press release

Jet Airways’ JetEscapes Offers Attractive all inclusive tour packages to Bangladesh

MUMBAI, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Attractive all inclusive tour packages on offer ‘Amazing Bangladesh’ & ‘Best of Bangladesh’ Guests to Bangladesh may choose between two attractive all inclusive holiday packages – ‘ Amazing Bangladesh’, spread over three nights and four days, and ‘Best of Bangladesh’, spread over six nights and seven days – starting at INR… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Riviera Maya, MEXICO, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya’s most luxurious destination has reason to celebrate this season. The award-winning resort has recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and toasted the momentous occasion with loyal guests and friends during a weekend long celebration. The festivities were a reminder to all that Rosewood Mayakoba remains one… Read the full press release

Essential Travel: Increase in Travelling Due to Job Unhappiness

2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The career break has become a serious undertaking and responding to this trend, Essential Travel has created a career break microsite, The Career Gap, gathering together advice from industry experts to help people think through the impact a career break might have on their future, decide what to do, and then how… Read the full press release

Norwegian voted Europe’s best low-cost airline by SkyTrax World Airline Awards

2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian has been voted Europe’s best low-cost carrier of the year by the renowned SkyTrax World Airline Awards. It is the passengers themselves who have evaluated over 200 airlines worldwide in what is described as the most prestigious award in the airline industry. Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos accepted the prize during Paris Air… Read the full press release

Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction selected for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) framework

2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction have been selected as preferred bidders for the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) capital delivery framework, potentially worth up to £500 million in value over the next five years. The framework will initially operate for three years with the option for two 12-month extensions. The framework will… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila partners with Manila Doctors Hospital to promote Medical Tourism in the Philippines

Dusit Thani Manila partners with Manila Doctors Hospital for the Health and Wellness Room Package for its guests and clients Makati, Philippines, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help promote the Medical Tourism Industry in the country, Dusit Thani Manila recently partnered with Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH), a Department of Health (DOH) Level 3 accredited tertiary hospital,… Read the full press release

Vacation exchange company RCI named one of Mexico’s Best Places to Work for

RCI® Recognized Again as One of the Best Places to Work in Mexico and as a Socially Responsible Company Mexico, Federal District, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI Mexico continues to demonstrate its commitment to serve its associates and the community RCI Mexico received two important distinctions during the first half of 2013. The global leader in vacation… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn hotel to open at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west

Sydney, Australia, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a 146-room Holiday Inn hotel at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west. Oscars Hotels purchased the Sunnybrook Hotel in April 2011 and with this agreement will undertake a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the guest rooms and restaurant, after… Read the full press release

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has opened the books on its World Cruise 2015

Silversea Cruises Announces World Cruise 2015 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This grandest of travel adventures will commence on 5 January 2015, when the elegant, all-suite Silver Whisper is set to embark on a 115-day epic voyage, encircling the world and embracing the cultures of five continents, 30 countries and 50 unique destinations. Departing Los Angeles with no more… Read the full press release

A Traditional Iftar Menu At Souk, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Mumbai, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Ramadan after the daily Maghrib come over to Souk at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai for a nourishing meal with friends and family from 9th July to 7th August. Be part of the festivities! Over a drink of Laban up or Ayran enjoy the assorted nuts, crudits and olives. Help yourself to a selection of hot and cold mezzes, try… Read the full press release

Summer activities at The Hershey Story Museum

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, visitors to The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue are invited to unlock chocolate’s ancient past, experiment in the Chocolate Lab and learn about chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey’s journey from failures to fortunes. Maya Chocolate Adventure  Beginning on Friday, June 28, visitors can trek through a simulated rainforest… Read the full press release

Locate The Park’s Rides, Shows, Food Locations And Restrooms With The Assistance Of Kings Island’s Mobile App

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to Kings Island can leave the world of paper behind by downloading the 364-acre amusement and waterpark’s mobile phone app for iPhone and Android. Users can use the app to locate the park’s more than 100 rides, shows and attractions; food locations and restrooms with the assistance of… Read the full press release

Tickets now on sale for the annual Brew at the Zoo event at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Brew at the Zoo event, held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, the beer tasting fundraiser showcases craft and microbrewers from around the nation, all in support of wildlife conservation. “Being able to… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group strengthens its portfolio in Russia with new Park Inn by Radisson in Nizhny Tagil

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, strengthens its portfolio in Russia’s regional cities with the signing of a new Park Inn by Radisson in Nizhny Tagil. The mid-market property will be the first internationally branded hotel in this prominent industrial city. Enjoying an outstanding waterfront location… Read the full press release

Andrea Gates and Avi Haksar Appointed new Managing Directors at iconic Dallas Properties

Dallas, Texas, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of new Managing Directors at both of the company’s iconic Dallas properties, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Andrea Gates joined Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in March, and a month later Avi Haksar joined the team… Read the full press release

Susanne Hatje Appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, New York

Hong Kong, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Susanne Hatje as General Manager of its North American flagship hotel, Mandarin Oriental, New York, effective today. Ms. Hatje has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has held senior management positions at Mandarin Oriental for the past… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Enters into the Sixth Acquisition with Waramaug Hospitality

ARLINGTON, Va./ORLANDO, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expanding its joint venture with Waramaug Hospitality, Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces its sixth acquisition with Waramaug Hospitality LLC and a private  investment group of the 382-room Sheraton Orlando North Hotel effective May 22, 2013. Hospitality Funding LLC, a Palm Beach, Fla.-headquartered boutique investment advisory firm, advised the buyer group… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines – партнер европейского тура Земфиры

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, выступает официальным перевозчиком концертного тура Земфиры по европейским городам. Тур откроется 15 июня 2013 года концертом в мюнхенском TonHalle. Статусным участникам программы «S7 Приоритет», вылетающим в Мюнхен бизнес-классом 14 и 15 июня, авиакомпания предоставила бесплатные пригласительные билеты на этот концерт. S7 Airlines выполняет между Москвой и… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts introduces The Story Of Raffles People

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — “At Raffles we believe that true luxury is not just about what you do, it’s about how you make your guests feel. So every staff member goes out of their way to give the warmest welcome, the most comfortable stay, the richest experiences and the fondest memories. I believe this engagement, on… Read the full press release

VisitEngland rounds up 10 of the country’s most scenic cycle routes

England Gears Up For National Bike Week 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This weekend sees the start of National Bike Week (15 – 21 June), which encourages everyone from novices to seasoned cyclists to dig out their bikes and get out on the saddle.  In the wake of Wiggo’s Olympic glory in 2012 and with next year’s Tour de France starting… Read the full press release

World Tourism Day 2013 focuses on tourism’s responsibility to worldwide water conservation

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Centered on the theme ‘Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future’, World Tourism Day 2013 will underline tourism´s responsibility and needed commitment to preserving the world´s vital water resources. The Maldives will host the official celebrations on 27 September 2013. This year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) theme focuses on tourism’s significant role… Read the full press release

Senior Management Changes at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Hong Kong, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced several senior management changes. After a long and successful career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Andrew Hirst, Operations Director – Asia will retire on 31 July, 2013. During his 25 years with the Group, Mr Hirst has held Manager or General Manager positions in Manila, Macau,… Read the full press release

Boo Weekley has been voted May PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis

PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Boo Weekley has been voted the May PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to be split by… Read the full press release

Copenhagen Airport: More coffee, cake and kiosk before security screening

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the expansion of Terminal 2, Copenhagen Airport is also upgrading the café and shopping facilities in the area before the security screening: Travellers will now be able to kick start their travels with a spot of self-indulgence at Lagkagehuset, Caffè Ritazza and 7-eleven’s new shop concept. With the official opening of… Read the full press release

Hilton Shijiazhuang, China Opens

First Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property In Hebei Province Opens 594-Room Hilton Shijiazhuang is the Tallest Building in Hebei Province SHIJIAZHUANG, China, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Shijiazhuang, its newest property in China. Hilton Shijiazhuang forms an integral part of the province’s tallest building development, boasting 594 exceptionally-appointed guest rooms, suites and… Read the full press release

British Airways Congratulates its Sponsored Athlete Justin Rose on winning the US Open

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is delighted to congratulate its sponsored athlete Justin Rose, on winning the US Open today (Monday 17 June, GMT) – the first English player to do so in 43 years. Ranked World Number three, Justin said: “Golf takes me all over the world, and as an athlete it’s really important… Read the full press release

Travelport and Oman Air unveil The Interactive Seat Assignment functionality to benefit travel agents

Muscat, Oman, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel agents booking Oman Air via Travelport’s Galileo and Worldspan distribution systems will now be able to benefit from new functionality, which allows them to manage the seat selection process in a ‘live’ and interactive environment. The Interactive Seat Assignment functionality – jointly unveiled by Travelport, the leading provider of critical… Read the full press release