Airport Executive Board, US Ambassador and Austrian CCO open maiden flight Non-stop flights to Chicago five times a week featuring new Austrian long-haul cabin 26 non-stop flights a week to North America 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today, Austrian Airlines is offering another North American destination in its flight schedule. Flights will leave for Chicago five… Read the full press release
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Iberia es la que mejor atención ofrece a sus clientes en Facebook en España
Para seleccionar a las mejores marcas se han tenido en cuenta, entre otros factores, el número de fans, el ratio de consultas atendidas, y el tiempo de respuesta. Iberia atiende a través de facebook casi el 95% de las consultas que recibe: en abril fueron 831 en abierto, más otras 600 aproximadamente por privado. En… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson marks successful first year of international terminal
The 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse offer world-class amenities, diverse concessions and separate levels for arriving and departing travelers ATLANTA, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials today mark a successful first year of operations at the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal which opened on May 16, 2012. The $1.4 billion, award-winning facility… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport to Unveil 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a media press conference to unveil its 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, which will be presented to the Airport Commission for vote on Tuesday, May 21st. The $4.3 billion Airport Improvement Program is anticipated to create more than 36,000 jobs over the next ten years. … Read the full press release
The State Secretary for Mobility and Brussels Airport Decided to take Compulsory measures to restore the operations at Brussels Airport
2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The State Secretary for Mobility and Brussels Airport have decided in mutual consultation to take a number of compulsory measures to restore operations at Brussels Airport. On Wednesday evening the trade unions and the Executive Board of Swissport agreed a protocol agreement, signed by the social mediator. In spite of this agreement,… Read the full press release
Oklahoma’s tourism industry celebrated national tourism and travel week May 4-12
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oklahoma’s tourism industry celebrated national tourism and travel week May 4-12 with a variety of activities across the state. Travel and tourism is a $6.2 billion industry for Oklahoma, providing 75,000 jobs and generating $349.5 million in tax revenue for the state treasury (U.S. Travel, based on 2010 figures). Travel employs… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains: Book now for Spring Bank Holiday train services
2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is asking customers to make sure they have reserved seats for train travel over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend by booking their tickets in advance. This can be done online by visiting virgintrains.com, calling 08457 977 4222 or calling in at any Virgin Trains’ station where knowledgeable travel consultants will be… Read the full press release
Budget Approved to Enhance High Occupancy Vehicle Use at Boston Logan International Airport
Terminal Curbside Redesign and Next Bus Signs Part of Customer Service and Green Initiatives BOSTON, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority Board today approved a partial project budget of $4 million to enhance high occupancy vehicle (HOV) use at Boston Logan International Airport and improve customer service with dynamic signage announcing next bus arrival… Read the full press release
An Epicurean Celebration of “the sweet life” at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Presents La Dolce Vita. An epicurean celebration of “the sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort on Hawaii Island, announces La Dolce Vita, an epicurean celebration of the “sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. The series of… Read the full press release
Bądź zawsze na bieżąco z LOT-em!
Warszawa, 17 maja 2013 roku – Od dzisiaj pasażerowie mogą korzystać z wygodnej usługi polskiego przewoźnika – „LOT Info SMS”. Dzięki temu rozwiązaniu, każdy z podróżnych, jak i oczekujących na lotnisku, będzie mógł na bieżąco śledzić status wybranego rejsu LOT-u 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pasażerowie, którzy będą korzystać z nowej usługi, otrzymają sms-em informacje m.in. o… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines to Host Job Opening for flight Attendant on May 18 in Chicago
Miramar, Florida, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Chicago. The airline recently announced it is opening a crew base at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on June 1, 2013. The new base will be home to over 140 crewmembers, including pilots… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia makes job offer to one of the unsuccessful applicants in its ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it has made a job offer to one of the unsuccessful applicants in its ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition. Ellenor Argyropoulos has been offered a job in Tourism Australia’s social media team, where she will use her photography skills to create destination content for its Facebook,… Read the full press release
Sample Cooked and Raw Oysters Grown in Jersey Waters at 16 New Street, 23-25th May 2013
“The man sure had a palate covered o’er with brass or steel, that on the rocky shore first broke the oozy oyster’s pearly coat, and risked the living morsel down his throat.” (John Gay, 18th century English playwright) 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the Jersey Food Festival, the National Trust for Jersey is encouraging… Read the full press release
85th Annual AAAE Conference In Reno Gathers Up Top Aviation and Government Leaders
Alexandria, Va., 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airport industry’s most significant and influential annual gathering – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Annual Conference and Exposition – gets underway in Reno starting Sunday, bringing together top aviation and government leaders to discuss the most significant issues facing airports and the aviation industry. The 85th Annual AAAE Conference… Read the full press release
VisitEngland to treat visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, will be treating visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013, with a ‘Science and Innovation’ themed cocktail event and fantastic competition prizes up for grabs. Running from 21-23 May at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, IMEX is the world’s largest meetings and events trade show, attracting thousands of… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony held in Maldives
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels, Air Mauritius, Sun Island Resort & Spa, Seychelles and Lux Resorts were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony, held at the Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives on 12th May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEO’s and SVPs of leading travel… Read the full press release
Eighteen runners from FirstGroup HQ taking on the Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eighteen runners from FirstGroup and local bus operator, First Aberdeen, are taking on the Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k this weekend and raising cash for the company’s charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. One of the runners is 24 year old Alyson Eddie, who works as FirstGroup’s Procurement Data Analyst. She is running a… Read the full press release
48th Volvo World Match Play Championship Opening Day Drama Sets The Scene
The opening group matches of the 48th Volvo World Match Play Championship were completed on Thursday as the two seeded players in each group of three went head-to-head. 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — First out were Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño and Welshman Jamie Donaldson who shared the opening two holes before the Spaniard moved into birdie mode to go three-up at the turn…. Read the full press release
CHRIS and HOLA Conferences Set Record Crowds
COSTA MESA, California, USA, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The numbers are in, and both the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) and Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) welcomed record crowds in Miami this past week. The conferences were held back-to-back at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami hotel in Miami, Florida, USA, on May 6-9. This… Read the full press release
&Beyond receives R1.2 Million Donation To Aid Against Rhino Poaching
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a handover ceremony held at its Johannesburg head office today, conservation-led experiential travel company &Beyond received a donation of ZAR 1.2 million towards the protection of rhino at its Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. With fundraising coordinated by StopRhinoPoaching.com, an independent web-based organisation dedicated to raising support for the… Read the full press release
Heathrow’s response to the ‘Aviation and Climate Change’: UK aviation can grow and meet climate change targets
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Growing the UK’s airport hub capacity is consistent with meeting UK climate change targets, according to Heathrow’s response to the ‘Aviation and Climate Change’ discussion paper published by the Airports Commission. The response, submitted today, cites projections by Sustainable Aviation1, the UK aviation cross-industry association, that new aircraft and engine technology, operational… Read the full press release
The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s “Summer Family Fun” package
Hong Kong, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer holiday is always a great occasion for children and the whole family to take a break together. The Excelsior, Hong Kong has prepared the perfect package to allow the entire family to enjoy a summer shopping spree at Italy’s fashion brand Stefanel, renowned Rimowa luggage, long established Chen’s Jewellery and… Read the full press release
Kirk Kazanjian’s New Book Highlights How Enterprise Holdings Builds Brand Loyalty
Author Kazanjian: “Today’s customers have a strong interest in doing business with companies committed to sustainability” ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to marketing and customer service expert, Kirk Kazanjian, building a successful company today means creating “an unbreakable bond of loyalty between your customers and employees.” Now, his latest book – Driving Loyalty: Turning Every Customer… Read the full press release
PATA Makes Changes to Focus on Human Capital Development and Corporate Social Responsibility
Bangkok, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making internal staff changes to meet the association’s increased commitment to Human Capital Development (HCD), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and enhanced digital communications. Effective immediately, former Communications Manager, Parita Niemwongse, will take up the role of Manager-Human Capital Development Projects and Awards. Halona Padiachy has… Read the full press release
Lufthansa AIRail celebrates ten years successful service
More than two million passengers since start New: service now includes Düsseldorf-Frankfurt route 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — This month is the tenth anniversary of the Lufthansa AIRail service operated in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Fraport on the Cologne-Frankfurt route. Since 5 May 2003, Lufthansa passengers have been able to use ICE trains as a… Read the full press release
SpringHill Suites Celebrates its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan
Brand designates new addition the 300th SpringHill Suites hotel. NEW YORK, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrating its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan, SpringHill Suites by Marriott opened the doors today of its stylish new 173-suite Midtown Manhattan hotel, located at 25 West 37th Street. Boasting impressive and unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and… Read the full press release
Hilton Dublin’s Top Chefs presented with two awards at Catex 2013
DUBLIN, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dublin’s reputation for fine food in the hotel industry recently received a significant boost with the announcement that head chef at Hilton Dublin, Gareth Carberry, and his sous chefs Gavin Finn and Wojciech Zawainski have been presented with two awards at Catex 2013. Organised by The Panel of Chefs of Ireland, Chef… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways Pride Centre granted new global certification by IATA
The centre becomes first training centre globally to attain all three IATA certifications Nairobi, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways Pride Centre, a training facility run by the national carrier, has been granted a new global certification by the International Air Transport Association. The new certification from the association designates the centre as an IATA Approved… Read the full press release
GBTA Africa Energy & Resources Travel Symposium’s programme launched
Inaugural GBTA Africa Event to Heavily Feature Duty of Care South Africa, Johannesburg, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced the launch of its GBTA Africa Energy & Resources Travel Symposium’s programme. The event, a first for the region, will be held at the Cape Royale… Read the full press release
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, International tourism receipts grew by 4% in 2012
Madrid, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Receipts from international tourism in destinations around the world grew by 4% in 2012 reaching US$ 1075 billion. This growth is equal to the 4% increase in international tourist arrivals which reached 1035 million in 2012. An additional US$ 219 billion was recorded in receipts from international passenger transport, bringing total… Read the full press release