LAS VEGAS, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is known for continually reinventing itself to provide the best possible experience for visitors. A series of new projects announced recently is injecting more than $5 billion into the destination over the next several years. “This is an exciting time as the confidence in the Las Vegas brand… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Services
S7 Airlines обновила систему онлайн-регистрации
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, обновила систему онлайн-регистрации. Теперь зарегистрироваться на рейс на сайте www.s7.ru могут пассажиры, приобретающие авиабилеты через туристические агентства в составе турпакетов. Ранее пассажирам, приобретающим туры с перелетом на S7 Airlines, данная услуга была недоступна. Регистрация на рейс производилась только на стойках в аэропорту. Также через Интернет не могли регистрироваться группы… Read the full press release
VisitEngland Teams up with Wallace & Gromit to Launch ‘Great Adventure’ – a nationwide campaign to boost tourism in the UK in 2013
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board has recruited Wallace & Gromit as Tourism Trailblazers to inspire Britons to take a holiday at home this year. The intrepid duo have pledged to make 2013 the year they take their well-earned holidays here in the UK, and to kick start the holiday season are starring… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Invites Facebook Fans to Get “Dressed at Four Seasons.”
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get inspired by five top fashion blogs’ takes on a Santa Barbara beach getaway then enter to win one of your own plus USD 500 at Montecito boutique Dressed. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is giving fans an opportunity to win a two-night stay at the glamorous oceanfront retreat, along with… Read the full press release
CONSERVATION WINS ON &BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, ZANZIBAR
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on a private atoll, 1.5 kilometres in circumference, off the coast of Zanzibar, &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge has notched up several research and conservation successes over the past 12 months: The Island is one of only two protected nesting sites in Zanzibar for the endangered green turtle. Since 1996 the Lodge has been… Read the full press release
One more alternative for passengers from Berlin to Sofia Airport
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling to Berlin from Sofia Airport were provided with one more alternative. As of today, EasyJet, the low-cost airline, will carry passengers to Berlin (Schönefeld) three times a week (on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). Thus, in summer schedule, valid since 31 March, the weekly frequencies on Sofia-Berlin route, together with daily flights of Bulgaria Air and Air Berlin, operating… Read the full press release
Travelport launches new direct commercial presence in Kenya
Latest Travelport investment in east Africa in response to projected GDP growth of 5.6% Nairobi, Kenya, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to the global travel industry, has today announced the launch of a new direct Travelport commercial presence in Kenya, one of Africa’s fastest growing travel markets. … Read the full press release
UNICEF and Amadeus partner to enable selected travel providers and sellers to raise funds online for UNICEF
New partnership will enable selected travel providers and sellers to raise funds online for UNICEF Madrid, Spain, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, have come together to help shape a better future for the world’s most vulnerable children. The partnership will… Read the full press release
Spring is in the air at Marriott — April Deals of the Month
Beyond the Garden Gates Tour in Frederick, Maryland 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick can explore elegant, whimsical and inventive gardens during the 2013 Beyond the Garden Gates Tour in quaint Downtown Frederick. In a town with a rich history, Frederick residents have turned their backyard gardens into public art displays… Read the full press release
Agoda.com showcases ten exciting rebranded & refurbished hotels in Paris
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is showcasing ten fantastic hotels in Paris that have undergone recent renovations or rebrandings to offer a new style of convenience and ensure the very best experience during a stay in the City of Lights. Paris, of course, has… Read the full press release
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA
Vancouver’s Finest Hotel Offers a Special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet VANCOUVER, BC, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Mother’s Day, treat the most important woman in your life to a dining experience fit for a queen, at Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Guests at the brunch can enjoy a fine dining experience amid the splendor of… Read the full press release
Celebrate the Earth in Hershey
Local Attractions Offer Special Events Surrounding Earth Day Hershey, Pa., 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right in time for Earth Day, both ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park and Hershey Gardens offer guests two unique ways to celebrate the planet on Sunday, April 21 with their “Party for the Planet” and “Gardenfest” events. ZooAmerica invites guests to experience “Party for the… Read the full press release
The Rembrandt Hotel welcomes newest associates, Executive Chef Jaume Esperalba and Executive Pastry Chef Lionel Bonnaud
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chef Jaume is a dedicated and talented chef who possesses true flair and creativity with considerable experience in all cuisines. Before joining the Rembrandt, he has been working as an Executive Chef at five stars, high-end luxury resorts and restaurants around the world including Michelin-stars restaurants Drolma in Barcelona, El Raco de… Read the full press release
HRS and GetThere agree to strategic distribution collaboration
Corporations and hotels gain numerous benefits Cologne, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — HRS, the worldwide leading hotel portal for corporate customers, has entered into a distribution agreement with GetThere, a global technology company serving corporations and brand of Sabre. The 250,000 hotels affiliated to HRS will be available by the end of April to GetThere’s global corporate customers… Read the full press release
President of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America Invited Back as Panelist at Mountain Travel Symposium 2013
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that Bob Milne, president, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, North America has been invited back to Mountain Travel Symposium (MTS) to participate in a roundtable discussion about direct bookings versus intermediary… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotel Group™ announces launch of its new brand websites
CHICAGO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand websites. The appealing visual elements and user-friendly technical structure of www.PreferredHotelGroup.com increase brand visibility, draw qualified traffic, and enhance the customer experience and loyalty for the Preferred Hotel… Read the full press release
New Holiday Inn® New York City – Lower East Side Opens as Area’s First Full-Service Hotel
Hotel Located in Heart of Vibrant Lower East Side Neighborhood ATLANTA, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s largest hotel companies announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn® NYC – Lower East Side, in the thriving Lower East Side neighborhood close to major businesses, universities and Manhattan attractions. The… Read the full press release
flydubai offers passengers destination visas
Dubai, UAE, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost carrier, has introduced a new facilitation service offering passengers travelling on its flights to Azerbaijan, Russia and Ukraine the opportunity to apply for a visa through the flydubai Travel Shop at Dubai Terminal 2. The flydubai Travel Shop offers passengers a convenient one-stop-shop for ticket sales, travel… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES 4 ROUTES TO DUBAI
Budapest, Kiev, Bucharest and Sofia low cost services starting from 28 October Dubai, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today announced that it will start services to Dubai World Central Airport from Budapest (Hungary), Bucharest (Romania), Kiev (Ukraine) and Sofia* (Bulgaria) starting from 28 October 2013…. Read the full press release
Governor Sandoval to Unveil Nevada’s First Statewide Brand
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Sandoval to Unveil Nevada’s First Statewide Brand What: Join Governor Brian Sandoval and Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki for the launch of Nevada’s first-ever statewide brand. This brand will be used for marketing programs by all appropriate state agencies — examples of how this brand will be integrated into other agency’s communications… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines: Third Boeing 777 takes off with new long-haul cabin
Third Boeing 777 takes off for maiden flight from Vienna to Tokyo with new, modern long-haul cabin Aircraft displays Red Ribbon, logo of 2013 Life Ball 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having undergone a successful test flight and received approval from the authorities, the third Austrian long-haul aircraft of the type Boeing 777 takes off for… Read the full press release
Opening marks the first Hyatt House hotel in Georgia
CHICAGO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Noble Investment Group and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of HYATT houseAtlanta/Cobb Galleria, the first HYATT house hotel in Georgia. The 149-room hotel provides a refreshing new choice for business and leisure travelers looking for the extra space and amenities allowing a space to live, not just… Read the full press release
JSC “Aeroflot” successfully closed the order book for 5 bln. rubles Exchange Bonds BO-03 Series issue
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — On April 2, 2013 the purchase order book for 5 bln. rubles Exchange Bonds BO-03 Series issue with 3-year maturity term starting from the beginning of placement of the Exchange Bonds was closed. The book was opened on April 1, 2013 with coupon rate guidance at 8.75% – 9.00% per annum. Strong… Read the full press release
“Happy Hour” de Iberia, aprovecha la noche para viajar al mejor precio
Vuelos a Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo y Río de Janeiro a precios muy económicos Solo para reservar hoy, entre las 20:00 y las 00:00 horas. Para volar del 12 de abril al 30 de noviembre. Madrid, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia lanza esta noche su personal “Happy Hour”, una campaña para volar con los mejores precios a Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo… Read the full press release
Schiphol Aviation Awards 2012
Six business partners distinguished with Schiphol Aviation Awards 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This afternoon Ad Rutten, Executive Vice President & COO of Schiphol Group, announced the six winners of the 2012 Schiphol Aviation Awards. Each year, Schiphol presents its aviation awards to business partners who have distinguished themselves over the previous year in terms of their… Read the full press release
Scandinavian Airlines Launches New Non-Stop Service Between SFO and Copenhagen
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is inviting media to view the arrival of Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) new non-stop service from Copenhagen. The first flight will arrive on Monday, April 8, 2013. Scheduled arrival time is 2:45 p.m. The actual arrival time may be earlier or later depending on weather and… Read the full press release
The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority welcomes the first overseas freighter of the season
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority welcomes the first overseas freighter of the season with a traditional welcoming that kicks off the 2013 shipping season for our region. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Midwest Terminals of Toledo and other officials will present Captain Tomasz Molenda and crew of the M/V ISA with welcoming… Read the full press release
DELTA AIR LINES, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS INVEST $229 MILLION TO OVERHAUL TERMINAL 5 AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATONAL AIRPORT
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has partnered with the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to significantly overhaul Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The $229-million construction project has already begun and is scheduled to take place in several phases with full completion in 2015. Highlights of… Read the full press release
British Airways is offering free flights to Yorkshire businesses
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is offering free flights to Yorkshire businesses who sign up to the airline’s On Business loyalty programme. Companies in Yorkshire who join On Business before June 30 will automatically earn 3,120 bonus points, enough for two reward flights to London from Leeds Bradford Airport. The loyalty programme is designed specifically… Read the full press release
Air France is extending its “Metropolitan France” Travel Saver Card to flights to Europe, North Africa and Israel
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As from 3 April 2013, Air France is extending its “Metropolitan France” Travel Saver Card to flights to Europe, North Africa and Israel. FOR THE SAME PRICE, THE “METROPOLITAN FRANCE” TRAVEL SAVER CARD IS EXPANDING Accessible to all, Air France’s “France-Europe-North Africa” Travel Saver card offers up to 35%* discount on the French… Read the full press release