Category Archives: Travel Services

Travel + Leisure readers select Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo for 2013 World’s Best Service Award

Posted on by

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Selected by Travel + Leisure Readers for 2013 World’s Best Service Award. 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has been honoured by readers of Travel + Leisure as a recipient of the 2013 World’s Best Service Awards. The Resort received an overall score of 96.09 out of… Read the full press release

Sofia Airport: Increase in passenger traffic for May 2013

Posted on by

2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport: Increase in passenger traffic for May 2013 Passengers There was an increase of 1.8 % in the count of arriving and departing passengers at SofiaAirport as compared to May 2012. Serviced passengers totalled to 316 975. The number of passengers on international flights rised by 3 % as compared to the same period last year. Most… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Employees joined All Hands Volunteers to Support Tornado Recovery Efforts in Oklahoma

Posted on by

Volunteers Cleared Debris From El Reno Wheat Fields To Prevent Farmers From Losing Harvest 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the aftermath of the recent devastating tornados in Oklahoma, more than 140 Southwest Airlines Employees joined All Hands Volunteers on Saturday, June 8, to help clear and sort debris scattered in El Reno. Volunteers spent the day… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Joins Hands With Cambodia Airports To Celebrate International Children’s Day

Posted on by

Dreams Come True For Cambodian Children As Qatar Airways Takes Youngsters On Tour Of Aircraft… …As Event Coincides With Carrier’s 100th Flight To Capital Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —— Qatar Airways recently partnered with Cambodia Airports offering 15 youngsters the opportunity to tour one of its aircraft on International Children’s Day and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore.

Posted on by

Introductory one-way fares starting at $149* offered for purchase through June 17 SEATTLE, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —— Alaska Airlines has inaugurated seasonal nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore. To celebrate the new flight, Alaska Airlines is offering a one-way fare of $149* for tickets purchased by June 17 for travel from June 23… Read the full press release

airberlin to offer extended selection of the popular Sansibar meals on board its flights

Posted on by

2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the start of the summer season, airberlin is offering even more Sansibar meals on board: From 15th June, airberlin is offering an extended selection of the popular Sansibar meals on board its flights. Alongside the Sansibar gourmet menu options, guests will then also be able to enjoy snacks such as tapas,… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport launches online parking system for all suitable car parks at the airport

Posted on by

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has introduced an online parking system for all suitable car parks at the airport. The move is part of a program intended to develop the quality of parking products, and is expected to quickly become popular with passengers due to the discounts provided. The introduction of the new parking system involves the… Read the full press release

Arik Air Launches new online check-in service

Posted on by

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West Africa and Central Africa’s leading airline, has introduced a new online check-in service to further boost its passenger experience. The service is aimed at customers who want a streamlined travel experience by reducing queuing times at the airport, especially for those travelling without check-in baggage. The new service is… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco’s New Toast to Luxury Package

Posted on by

Hong Kong, 2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is delighted to announce a new Toast to Luxury package combining a two-night stay in San Francisco with chauffeured service to a choice of wine, gin, and beer tastings. Wine connoisseurs can experience the finest vineyards of Sonoma County or Napa Valley, or choose to imbibe in… Read the full press release

1st Latin American edition of World Travel Awards will be held in Lima, Peru

Posted on by

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — World Travel Awards, heads for Lima Peru to make history, for this is where the Central and South America Gala ceremony will be held for the first time on July 20th 2013. The glittering red carpet event will take place at the site of the ancient Huaca Pucllana temple, located in the… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority helps UK holidaymakers avoid extra airline and airport fees and charges

Posted on by

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK holidaymakers can now check the cost of any extra fees they might have to pay both their airline and airport, thanks to the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) online fees and charges comparison tables. Covering the top 22 airlines operating in the UK, the CAA’s airline fees and charges comparison table… Read the full press release

Travelport honors the brightest stars of the travel industry in Afghanistan

Posted on by

Kabul, Afghanistan, 2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport – the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry – recently gathered Afghanistan’s travel industry in Kabul for a special awards ceremony. Organized by Travel Solutions – the official distributor of Travelport’s Galileo system in Afghanistan – this was the first event of… Read the full press release

Amadeus, Munich and Copenhagen airports to jointly work in the development and implementation of two new airport IT solutions

Posted on by

The agreements help Amadeus lay the technology foundation of its new product suite for airports Munich and Copenhagen airports will implement Amadeus’ Airport Sequence Manager and Amadeus Airport Fixed Resource Optimiser solutions during 2013 and 2014 respectively Madrid, Spain, 2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, today announces that… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport’s Bond rated ‘A+’ by Fitch Ratings for sixth time in a row

Posted on by

Fitch Ratings Affirms Hartsfield-Jackson Airport’s Bond Rating at ‘A+’ PFC hybrid bonds rated ‘A’ with all airport bonds maintaining a Stable outlook ATLANTA, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Airport officials announced today that for the sixth time in a row, Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ‘A+’ to approximately $1.95 billion of senior-lien airport general revenue bonds… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between San Diego and Kauai

Posted on by

SEATTLE, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service today between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai. The flight operates daily through Aug. 26, and then will operate four days a week. Alaska also flies nonstop from San Diego to Honolulu and Maui. “With the addition of San Diego-Kauai, Alaska Airlines now offers 171 flights a… Read the full press release

Tailored Approached to Wellbeing at The Imperial Spa at Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France

Posted on by

THE IMPERIAL SPA AT HÔTEL DU PALAIS, BIARRITZ, FRANCE – A COMPLETE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Combining head-to-toe indulgence with results-driven treatments and professional health advice, The Imperial Spa at Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France offers a tailored approached to wellbeing. The hotel’s spa menu features a full range of treatments from signature… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office presents training workshop certificates to industry partners

Posted on by

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has recently organized the “Effective Travel Agency Supervisory Management Workshop” and “Technique in Handling Dissatisfied Customer Workshop for Tour Guides”, two professional training sessions for travel industry partners in response to the city’s booming tourism development. MGTO held a certificate presentation ceremony today (June 6) for the… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines Wins 2013 Airline Reliability Performance Award from Bombardier Aerospace for Third Year in a Row

Posted on by

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has won the 2013 Airline Reliability Performance Award from Bombardier Aerospace. This is the third time Ethiopian has won the award in a row. The award was given to Ethiopian for achieving an average dispatch reliability rate of… Read the full press release

United Airlines launches seasonal nonstop service between Shannon and Chicago

Posted on by

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines launched a seasonal nonstop service between Shannon (SNN) and its Chicago hub, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), today with a celebratory event at Shannon Airport.  The airline will operate five flights per week on the route until Aug. 27, 2013 (westbound). James Mueller, United’s Vice President Atlantic & Pacific Sales, was… Read the full press release

LAWA Invites Public to Preview the New Tom Bradley International Terminal

Posted on by

Los Angeles, California, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today launches www.laxappreciationday.com the reservation site for the public to register to attend LAX Appreciation Day – a preview of the New Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June, 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. LAX Appreciation Day will… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Launch New Service from Budapest to Istanbul

Posted on by

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today a new service from Budapest to Istanbul commencing on 2 August. The route will operate four times per week initially and gradually grow over the following months to a daily operation by March 2014*. Istanbul is the… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport Group And South African Tourism to Jointly Promote Tourist Traffic to South Africa

Posted on by

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release with Changi Airport Group and South African Tourism) – Singapore Airlines has signed a memorandum of co-operation (MoC) with Changi Airport Group and South African Tourism to promote travel to South Africa. Under the agreement, the three parties will explore and implement activities jointly to promote tourist traffic to South Africa through Singapore Airlines’… Read the full press release

The Hotel Molina Lario’s Piscina Lounge gets better on its fifth anniversary!

Posted on by

The Hotel Molina Lario improves its Piscina Lounge for summer 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel Molina Lario‘s Piscina Lounge gets better on its fifth anniversary! One of Malaga’s emblematic Rooftop Bars re-opens with fanfare this season after undergoing large renovation, introducing daring cuisine and some of the best views of Malaga city skyline. From now… Read the full press release

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago – The All-In-One Luxury Summertime Destination

Posted on by

World-class dining, outdoor fitness programming, experiential overnight packages, and more CHICAGO, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, discerning travelers seeking a unique, luxurious getaway in the heart of a vibrant metropolis are invited to visit Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, where world-class dining, entertaining vacation packages, outdoor activities and a prime location within steps of the city’s… Read the full press release

Homewood Suites by Hilton Opens Two New Hotel Properties

Posted on by

Brand Doubles Year-Over-Year Growth for First Two Quarters MCLEAN, Va., 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, today announced the opening of its two newest properties: Newport Middletown, RI and Fort Worth Medical Center, TX.  The two new property openings push Homewood Suites’ North American footprint to… Read the full press release

SMEs Dominated the Thailand Travel Mart Plus

Posted on by

BANGKOK, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dozens of Thai travel products and services ranging from boutique hotels to health and wellness centres gained valuable exposure and potential future business as a result of their participation in Thailand’s largest business to business travel trade fair between 5-7 June, 2013. Small and medium sized entrepreneurs dominated the Thailand Travel… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel Featured on US Travel Channel’s Flagship Series ‘Island Secrets’

Posted on by

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (06|06|2013), Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel will appear on the US Travel Channel’s flagship series ‘Island Secrets.’ In the 30 minute programme which airs at 12 noon Eastern time, The Atlantic is the only hotel in Jersey to be featured and was chosen for its stunning interiors and incredible views out to St… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и Iberia открывают совместные рейсы на Канарские острова

Posted on by

2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Iberia, участники глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляют о расширении код-шерингового соглашения. Авиакомпании будут выполнять совместные рейсы из Москвы на Канарские острова (Испания). Пассажиры S7 Airlines получили возможность путешествовать из Москвы с удобной стыковкой в Мадриде на острова Ла Пальма, Лансароте, Фуэртевентура и Гран Канария. Совместные рейсы выполняются с 1… Read the full press release

Air Lituanica signs agreement to lease a 76-seater Embraer E170 jet from Estonian Air

Posted on by

Air Lituanica has signed an agreement to lease a 76-seater Embraer E170 jet from Estonian Air. The lease contract is valid until the end of 2015. 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The leased aircraft is dedicated for flights from Vilnius to Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin starting at the end of June. Air Lituanica flights will be marketed under Air Lituanica brand and… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts: Getaway with friends and family and earn great savings this Summer

Posted on by

NEW YORK, NY, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Loews Hotels & Resorts is encouraging people everywhere to get away and get social with friends and family across North America. To kick off the season of sun and fun, Loews is offering guests 30% off of each room when they book three rooms or more at… Read the full press release