Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrated today winning the “Best Airport in the Middle East” award, for the second year running, at the prestigious 2013 World Airport Awards, for Abu Dhabi International Airport. H.E. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of ADAC, commented: “ADAC is proud of Abu Dhabi… Read the full press release
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Ryanair announces the extension of its reserved seating service — allowing up to 45 Reserved Seats Available On Every Ryanair Flight
2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (22 Apr) announced an extension of its reserved seating service, moving from 6 to 8 rows on all aircraft with the addition of rows 32 & 33, which will allow up to 45 passengers per flight to pre-book their preferred seats on 8 reserved… Read the full press release
Vietnam Airlines has announced it will be extending its services from Gatwick Airport
Vietnam’s flagship carrier adds a fifth weekly service from Gatwick UK arrivals into Vietnam have increased by 40 per cent year-on-year since nonstop services were launched 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vietnam Airlines has announced it will be extending its services from Gatwick Airport. During the summer season, Vietnam’s flagship carrier will add a fifth weekly service… Read the full press release
Gateway Airport Authority will be conducting an emergency response exercise on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Event will test emergency response plans MESA, Ariz., 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority will be conducting a triennial emergency response exercise at the Airport on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The realistic exercise is a Federal Aviation Administration certification requirement to test airfield disaster preparedness… Read the full press release
Raymond Blanc, OBE launches Eurostar’s Business Premier summer menus
Raymond Blanc, OBE launches Eurostar’s Business Premier summer menus and brings his expertise to Eurostar’s breakfast table for the first time Separately, Standard Premier passengers will enjoy a brand new on-board catering format Eurostar becomes the first transport provider to achieve the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s One-Star Sustainability Champion status 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building on its successful partnership with world renowned chef… Read the full press release
Lufthansa: Near-normal operations to resume on Tuesday
Early shift will be on duty at German airports – Only minimal disruption expected over the next few days following today’s strike action 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — After today’s flight cancellations due to the widespread warning strike called by the ver.di trade union, Lufthansa expects to return to a near-normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday 23 April 2013…. Read the full press release
HobbyFest Celebrates William P. Hobby Airport with Houston on May 4, 2013
HOUSTON, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Join the Houston Airport System on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for HobbyFest as hundreds of people gather for a family-friendly day near the tarmac at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on the East Ramp. Admission is free with non-perishable food items. The non-perishable food items… Read the full press release
Kids are in for a real real treat as Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh introduces a new dinner option for its younger guests
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Introduces New Kids Club Dinner Program. Children are entertained while parents enjoy adult time. 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids are in for a real real treat as Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh introduces a new dinner option for its younger guests. The newly launched program allows kids to enjoy a special night out,… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have created a buzz with the launch of “fanfares” website – attracted more than 3 million hits
2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have created a buzz in Hong Kong with the launch of “fanfares” – one of the most exciting fare promotions ever to hit the city. The airlines’ dedicated “fanfares” website has attracted more than 3 million hits since its launch in October last year. “fanfares” provides weekly offers… Read the full press release
The Chicago Department of Aviation announces new Green Concessions Policy for O’Hare and Midway International Airports
CHICAGO, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of Earth Day 2013, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces it has adopted a new Green Concessions Policy and Guide to Green Concessions Operations intended to provide concessionaires at O’Hare and Midway International Airports with guidance and standards for providing a more customer-friendly environment and experience that is healthier for passengers, employees and the… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines returns nonstop service between Denver to Harrisburg and Knoxville
Fares as low as $147* available at FlyFrontier.com until May 22 DENVER, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today returns nonstop service between its Denver, Colo. (DEN), hub and both Harrisburg, PA (MDT) and Knoxville, TN (TYS). Both routes will operate seasonally with three weekly nonstop flights. To celebrate this service, fares as low as $147*… Read the full press release
Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley celebrates La Festa della Mamma with brunch served throughout the day on Mother’s Day
2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley will celebrate La Festa della Mamma with brunch served throughout the day on Mother’s Day. Inspired by the celebration of family and community, Executive Chef Marco Fossati has created a festive menu, which will be served from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. The Mother’s Day Feast will include four courses, with choices… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines appoints Craig Maccubbin as New Chief Technology Officer
2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines today announced Craig Maccubbin will join the airline as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President of Technology Operations, effective May 6, 2013. In his new position, Maccubbin will be responsible for the Technology Operations for the airline, which includes all current Infrastructure and Services areas and Mobile… Read the full press release
airberlin and JatAirways plan codeshare agreement
2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin and JatAirways, the national carrier of Serbia, are planning a codeshare agreement, which will be put in place in the course of this summer. The agreement is aimed at collaboration between the two airlines on selected routes within Europe and to the United States of America. airberlin plans to place its… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Celebrates The Bounty Of Hawaii With “Hawaii’s Best, Harvested Locally”
HONOLULU, 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The farm-to-table movement has really heated up in Hawaii with hundreds of small, locally-owned farms offering products at the increasing numbers of farmers markets across the state. On any given day, consumers can “shop local” at markets set up at community colleges, shopping malls, high schools and public parks. Resort chefs… Read the full press release
Lufthansa: Trade union ver.di plans 24-hour warning strikes on 22 April at Lufthansa Group locations in Germany
Trade union plans 24-hour warning strikes on 22 April at Lufthansa Group locations in Germany / Special timetable will be published online at www.lufthansa.com on Saturday evening 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The public services trade union ver.di has called a 24-hour warning strike for Monday 22 April at several of Lufthansa’s locations in Germany. In addition… Read the full press release
The Heathrow Community Fund is looking for new Trustees
A grant making charity, set up by Heathrow Airport to help local communities, is looking for new Trustees. 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Heathrow Community Fund has donated more than £1 million to local community projects in the past two years. Its grants come from three sources – an annual donation from Heathrow Airport, donations from… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Makes Award Booking Easier for Mileage Plan Members
SEATTLE, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Booking award travel on Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines is now faster and easier thanks to a new one-way award booking feature the carrier recently launched online. Customers can now mix and match award shopping in a variety of ways for flights on Alaska Airlines and five of its Mileage… Read the full press release
EyeForTravel names TripCase ‘Best Mobile Solution’ in its 2013 Mobile Innovation Travel Awards
SOUTHLAKE, TX, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — EyeForTravel recently recognized TripCase, a Sabre web and mobile solution, in its 2013 Mobile Innovation Travel Awards, naming it the ‘best mobile solution.’ This category recognizes solutions that help companies incorporate mobile tools and services into their offering to customers or travelers As a complement to TripCase, TripCase Connect is… Read the full press release
SSP has opened a new brasserie called Himmel & Hav at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP has opened a new brasserie called Himmel & Hav at Stockholm Arlanda Airport terminal 2. The new brasserie, is a modern-style eaterie with a menu inspired by international cuisines. Himmel & Hav (which means Sky & Sea), will serve brasserie classics such as steak tartare. This is complemented by an excellent… Read the full press release
Adam Scott’s 2013 ‘Masters’ win puts Australian golf tourism in spotlight
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia believes the dramatic US Masters victory by ‘Tourism Australia’ tourism ambassador Adam Scott will act as a fillip to the promotion of Australian golf tourism on the international stage. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that Scott’s Masters win was not only an incredible personal achievement, but had the potential to help position… Read the full press release
Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak appointed as Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand
Bangkok, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Career politician and former provincial governor Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late Mr. Chumpol Silpa-archa, who passed away last January 2013. Born 15 November 1951, Mr. Somsak is an electrical engineer by training and also holds a Master’s degree in… Read the full press release
Traveldoo Broadens Its Choice of Hotels and Deals for Corporate Travellers With Expedia Affiliate Network
Paris, France, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traveldoo, the provider of web and mobile platforms for travel and expense management, today (17 April 2013) announces access to the extensive inventory of approximately 160,000 quality hotels through Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company. Thanks to the new partnership Traveldoo’s customers will… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines открывает продажу льготных билетов в Калининград
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, открыла продажу авиабилетов по маршрутам Калининград — Москва и Москва — Калининград по специальным тарифам. Льготные билеты продаются в рамках правительственной программы по обеспечению доступности авиаперевозок пассажиров между Калининградом и европейской частью России. В рамках программы можно приобрести льготные билеты S7 Airlines для перелета в экономическом… Read the full press release
Spontaneous Interventions Opens At Chicago Cultural Center On May 24
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exhibit Features Work by Architects, Designers and Everyday People to Bring Positive Change to Neighborhoods and Cities DCASE 312.744.3316 The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce a new exhibit, Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions for the Common Good, opening Friday, May 24, and running through September 1 in… Read the full press release
Zoo Atlanta: Browse 150 species of hand-selected botanical beauties at the Zoo Plant Sale
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PLAN YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE OASIS AT THE ZOO PLANT SALE WHO: What keeps Zoo Atlanta looking so beautiful? The secret’s in the plants, and the insiders’ tips are only revealed once a year. Join Zoo Atlanta Horticulturists at the annual Zoo Plant Sale Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m…. Read the full press release
Concur App Center Brings Connected Apps to More than 20 Million Users
New App Collection Designed to Streamline T&E Processes Las Vegas, Nev., 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), the leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, unveiled today the Concur App Center, – a new marketplace for Concur clients and their employees, at Fusion, its premier client and partner conference. The new App Center will help… Read the full press release
&Beyond to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A leader in responsible tourism and conservation, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has been invited to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013 (BICST). On April 18, &Beyond Group Conservation Manager Les Carlisle will be speaking on the company’s expertise in tourism that benefits both conservation and local communities…. Read the full press release
Travelport chosen as The Travel Network Group’s preferred GDS for twelfth year running
Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces a new five year full-content agreement with The Travel Network Group. The new agreement names Travelport as The Travel Network Group’s preferred GDS for the twelfth year running. The Travel Network… Read the full press release
Courtyard by Marriott continues expansion throughout Europe with New Hotel in Russia
London, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) continues its expansion throughout Europe, the company has announced plans to open its first hotel in Ulyanovsk, Russia, the 135-room Courtyard by Marriott Ulyanovsk. The official signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Governor of the Ulyanovsk region, Mr. Sergey Morozov. The hotel, which will be… Read the full press release