New South America Land Adventures Enhance Silversea’s Galápagos Programme

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Expeditions has introduced new multiple-day land excursions to complement voyages to the Galápagos Islands aboard Silver Galapagos, the luxury expedition ship set to debut in late September, featuring 50 ocean-view suites (many with private balconies), gourmet cuisine, and the personalised service of a butler. Silversea guests who have the opportunity to explore the remarkable… Read the full press release

Travel Guard Offers Tips for Making the Most of Spring Travel

A Leading Provider of Travel Insurance Solutions Says Families Should Watch the Weather and Be Prepared Before Taking Off on Spring Break Stevens Point, Wisc. 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — With school breaks on the calendar and a desire for winter to end setting in, many families in need of fun in the sun will be taking off… Read the full press release

Special Metrolink service available to Auto Club Speedway’s NASCAR race

$19 train tickets available to ride to the Sunday, March 24 event    LOS ANGELES, 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Race fans looking for a stress-free, convenient and affordable way to get to Auto Club Speedway’s Auto Club 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race can simply take Metrolink. Metrolink has again partnered with Auto Club Speedway (ACS) to… Read the full press release

VisitEngland – 2013: THE YEAR OF THE GARDEN

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the reigning champion of VisitEngland’s Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award, the English Garden is enjoying its moment in the sun. As well as celebrating 100 years of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the horticultural world will also be marking a raft of other anniversaries, openings and milestone events this year. Here… Read the full press release

Body & Soul Journeys at Raffles Praslin Seychelles

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A tailor-made wellness experience to leave transformed and rejuvenated Spring 2013 sees the start of tailor-made Body & Soul Journeys at Raffles Praslin Seychelles. Designed for total wellness and relaxation, the journeys will pay careful attention to both physical and spiritual elements of the individual. Beginning with a wellness drink and a… Read the full press release

Korean Air’s inaugural flight to Maldives

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air has started flights between Maldives and Korea today. It’s inaugural flight landed at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport at 06:20 am with 250 passengers. Korean Air uses A330-300 aircraft has capacity for 276 passengers to fly 3-days a week from Seoul Incheon airport to Ibrahim Nasir International Airport after transiting in… Read the full press release

fun. Times Coming To 33rd Annual Taste Of Chicago

Festival Announces First Night Headliner and Performers on Bud Light Stage 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The theme is “fun” for this year’s 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in Grant Park and what better way to kick off the line up of headline talent at the Petrillo Music Shell than with recent two-time Grammy® Award… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo’s Spring Fecal Fest!

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the season of birds, flowers and the Spring Fecal Fest WHAT Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time for Woodland Park Zoo’sSpring Fecal Fest! The annual poop event calls for local gardeners to enter a bid to purchase the highly coveted Zoo Doo or Bedspread that Dr. Doo, also known… Read the full press release

Experience true Five Star luxury at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Five Star Celebration With Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. This is the only hotel in the city to receive the Forbes Five Star designation in both hotel and spa categories in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide for two consecutive years (2012 and 2013). In recognition of this accolade, the hotel is offering a… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Opens

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — After much anticipation, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has opened its doors today. The 532-room luxury resort is the first Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi and the ninth property in the Middle East for the luxury hotel operator. Inspired by 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority Proud to be Recognized by Airports Council International with 2012 Service Quality Awards

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority is pleased to be globally recognized with a 5th place Best Airport by Size Award and 1st place ranking in the Best Improvement: North America category as part of ACI’s 2012 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. “Exceeding customers’ expectations is a priority and the service quality awards confirm the… Read the full press release

Hilton Surfers Paradise Launches ‘What Kids Want’ Holiday Survey

SURFERS PARADISE, QLD, Australia, 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the lead up to the Easter school holiday period Hilton Surfers Paradise has launched a national survey aimed at gaining feedback from children on their ideal holiday experience. The survey researches a range of topics including preferred holiday destinations, special arrival features, room features, favoured meal selections, and what… Read the full press release

FLY LONDON TO DOLE FROM JUST £9

RYANAIR’S MONDAY MADNESS!  100,000 £9 seats on over 1,000 European routes in April 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 11 Mar), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Dole  from just £9 in April as part of its ‘Monday Madness’ low fares promotion. Ryanair is… Read the full press release

British Airways sets two Guinness World Record titles

2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has today (March 10) set two Guinness World Record titles including the ‘Highest Harlem Shake’ and ‘Highest Concert’ in the sky, with Tony Hadley and Kim Wilde performing their hits on a red-nosed Boeing 767 aircraft at 43,000ft for Comic Relief. Celebrating 25 years of Red Nose Day, the airline… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport and Abu Dhabi Airports Company Launch on Social Media Platforms

ADAC makes it easier to learn about and communicate with airports in Abu Dhabi and their subsidiaries Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced the launch of its official presence on Linkedin, as well as the launch of the official Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) presence on Twitter…. Read the full press release

Heathrow traffic and business commentary February 2013

Record passenger numbers for February 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 4.85 million passengers in February, a record for the month and up 1.0% on February 2012. Adjusting for the fact that 2012 was a leap year, traffic was up 4.6%. BA’s acquisition of bmi contributed to the increase, which was driven by a 1.8% rise… Read the full press release

2013 Nebraska Passport sites selected

Program to feature prizes from Nebraska Lottery LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The  Nebraska Tourism Commission is announcing the 80 featured stops in the 2013 Nebraska Passport today. New this year are special-interest tours featuring top picks from past travelers, art galleries, craft breweries and literary stops. The Passport program encourages travelers to explore Nebraska,… Read the full press release

Magnolia Hotel Omaha Named 2012 “Property of the Year” in Stout Street Hospitality Collection

Denver, Colo., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leigh Hitz, president and chief operating officer for Stout Street Hospitality, today announced that Magnolia Hotel Omaha was recently named the company’s 2012 “Property of the Year.” The award was granted based on a combination of factors including guest service scores, employee satisfaction and retention, property revenue and more. “We… Read the full press release

The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has launched a new website for film makers and producers

Palm Springs, Calif., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has launched a new website, www.psfilmfriendly.com, for film makers and producers sourcing locations in Palm Springs for upcoming movies, television commercials and advertising photo shoots. The new “virtual film office” features an image library, a free film permit application and procedures and a directory… Read the full press release

Schiphol Group supports KLM with the launch of its biofuel-powered intercontinental flights

2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today ( March 8), Schiphol Group together with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and leading global air carriers KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Delta Air Lines, announced the launch of a first-ever series of intercontinental KLM flights, powered by second-generation biofuel. This second-generation biofuel is made from processed… Read the full press release

London City Airport on Mission to Reduce Carbon Emissions

2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport has been recognised for its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.  The only airport in the city of London, it has become just the fourth in the UK to become Airport Carbon Accredited by the only independent, institutionally-endorsed carbon standard for airports. LCY has been awarded Level 1 accreditation… Read the full press release

Be ‘appy and win free flights with RYANATION

2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today sees Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) and Ryanair launch RYANATION, a new iPhone app that offers members of the public a chance to win free flights to select destinations served by Ryanair every week. RYANATION will run consecutively over three-months, with one lucky winner claiming a pair of free flight tickets each week. Entrants… Read the full press release

LAX FEATURES CELEBRATED LOS ANGELES ARTISTS IN NEW EXHIBITIONS

Los Angeles, California, 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, unveils two new art exhibits at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – A Look at COLA Individual Artist Fellowships featuring paintings, hand-drawn animation, photographs, film and mixed-media artworks, and My Life in Airports featuring Deborah Aschheim’s… Read the full press release

Single European Sky Performance Scheme Targets Set to Disappoint Again

Geneva, 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the decision of the European Single Sky Committee to endorse weakened Performance and Charging Scheme regulations for air navigation services over the period 2015-2019. The decision was made on 8 March and impacts the calendar years 2015-2019 (known as Reference Period 2 or RP2)…. Read the full press release

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Four Square Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin

2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year why not follow up St. Patrick’s Day festivities with a visit to Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin for a St. Patrick’s Four Square Dinner – four tempting dishes served at the same time, the perfect way to round-off the city celebrations? Executive Chef Terry White has created a feast of the best of Irish cuisine with… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Converts AirTran Airways Service, Adding 79th Destination To Route Map

Airline Offers Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas Customers Low Fares and More Destinations 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is excited to announce that LUV has officially landed in Branson, Missouri! The Branson Community rolled out the red carpet today as Congressman Billy Long joined the Branson Airport in welcoming Southwest’s first Customers to… Read the full press release

Inner Maldives Holidays Launches Innovative Anaglyph 3D Maldives Resorts Brochure at ITB Berlin

2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Inner Maldives Holidays announces the launch of first ever Anaglyph 3D tourism hotels brochure of the Maldives at ITB Berlin this year. This is perhaps the first of its sort on print format that’s been used for promotion of Tourism industry anywhere. ITB Berlin which is considered the grandest stage of the… Read the full press release

SAS Group’s February 2013 traffic figures

2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS Group’s February 2013 traffic figures SAS Group carried 2.0 million passengers in February, down 2.6%  SAS Group’s capacity (ASK) was up by 1.7% and the Group’s traffic (RPK) increased by 1.1%. The SAS Group’s load factor decreased by 0.4 p.u. to 66.4%. The traffic, capacity and passengers figures are affected by… Read the full press release

Mum’s the word at Gatwick Airport for Mothering Sunday

2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers passing through Gatwick’s North and South terminals will be treated to a Michael Bublé-style serenade this Mother’s Day. The airport will also bring new meaning to the term ‘yummy mummy’ by treating passengers to delicious Mother’s Day cupcakes while they enjoy the mood music. For passengers missing out on celebrating with… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels Offers Spring Savings For Online Shoppers

Daylight Savings Means Guests Enjoy up to 40 Percent Off Rates and Free In-Room Internet Access at all Loews Destinations NEW YORK, NY, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring is upon us and Loews Hotels & Resorts is reminding shoppers to set their clocks for savings! Lose an hour and save a bundle with the Cyber Spring… Read the full press release