2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are delighted to announce that Kyoto ranks third place in the readers’ vote of the top city’s ranking of the Wanderlust Travel Award 2013 in the magazine, Wanderlust. It is one of the leading international travel magazines, covering adventurous, cultural and special travel interest. Top ten cities (Satisfaction rating) No. 1 Hoi… Read the full press release
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RYANAIR, Fly London To Maastricht From Just £16
RYANAIR’S MONDAY MADNESS! 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Mar & Apr from only £16 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 11 Feb), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Maastricht from just £16 in March and April as part of its… Read the full press release
VIA Rail on the upswing in the fourth quarter of 2012
Ridership increases of more than 10% on most popular routes: Quebec – Montréal – Ottawa – Toronto Montréal, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — During a speech before the Canadian Club of Montreal today, VIA Rail Canada’s President and CEO (www.viarail.ca), Mr. Marc Laliberté, shared ridership results for the last quarter on the most popular routes in its… Read the full press release
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Spring Fling!
Knott’s Spring Fling! Knott’s Offers Family-Size Fun March 23 through April 7 Buena Park, CA – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Knott’s Berry Farm, where fun is always growing, will be celebrating the coming of spring in a BIG way with live entertainment, interactive games and food and wine events starting March 23rd. From Ghost Town to… Read the full press release
MOTEL 6 NETWORK OPENS 63 LOCATIONS IN 2012
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — G6 Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, announces the opening of 63 locations in 2012, all under franchise contracts. The latest openings include 57 Motel 6 and six Studio 6 properties, with a room count of more than 5,100. “We… Read the full press release
Aeroflot-OPEN 2013 Chess Tournament celebrating the 90th anniversary of the air company will take place in Moscow (February 11 – 18, 2013)
MOSCOW, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already a traditional chess tournament «Aeroflot OPEN — 2013» dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the leading Russian airline company will take place in Moscow starting from February 11 till February 18, 2013. Sponsored by Aeroflot and organized by the Russian Chess Federation, this international festival is attracting a lot of amateur and professional chess players from all over the world. «Aeroflot OPEN» is held… Read the full press release
Skytrax launch an online Airline Passenger Video Guide featuring Airline service and product details
Passenger Guide to Airline Videos brings their service under one roof for ease of access Skytrax launch an online Airline Passenger Video Guide featuring Airline Videos 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Whilst such videos are already out there, we wanted to offer a one-stop opportunity for travellers to have easy access to view the very many airline videos. Time… Read the full press release
AH&LA PARTNERS WITH CLEAN THE WORLD
Members receive savings through soap, bottled amenities recycling 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has joined forces with Clean the World Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that collects and recycles used soap and bottled amenities from hotels, to offer AH&LA members an exclusive additional five percent discount per room. More than… Read the full press release
Ryanair increases Sun flights this summer from Shannon
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tuesday, 11 February 2013: Shannon Airport has today welcomed the decision by Ryanair to add extra flights to both its Palma and Malaga services during the peak summer months in a further indication of the return to growth at the airport. The extra Ryanair flights are the latest addition to Shannon’s European summer sun… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport takes measures following incident with unaccompanied minor
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport takes additional measures regarding access control to the non-public area of the airport following the incident with an unaccompanied minor who travelled to Malaga last Friday. Together with the competent authorities, Brussels Airport will investigate whether additional security measures are required, in terms of infrastructure as well as procedures. In… Read the full press release
bmi regional takes off with new Bristol to Hamburg route
Inaugural flight marks airline’s continued network expansion into mainland Europe 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, will today (Monday, February 11th) welcome a delegation of business leaders from across South West and South Wales on the inaugural flight of the new Bristol to Hamburg route. With thousands of bookings made since… Read the full press release
Responsible growth and accessibility to be at the heart of tourism development says President of Uruguay accepting the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism
Montevideo – Madrid, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The President of Uruguay, José Mujica, underscored the need to place responsibility and accessibility at the center of any tourism development. President Mujica stressed the importance of responsible tourism when presented the UNWTO / World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Travel and Tourism. By accepting the Open… Read the full press release
Jeffrey N. Shane appointed IATA General Counsel
Geneva – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces the appointment of Jeffrey N. Shane as General Counsel. Shane will begin working with the Association from 2 April 2013 and will be based at its headquarters in Montreal. Shane joins IATA from the law firm of Hogan Lovells US LLP where he… Read the full press release
Heathrow announces £3bn of new private-sector investment in UK infrastructure
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today announced £3 billion of investment in Heathrow airport in addition to the £11bn that has been invested since 2003. The announcement forms part of the airport’s business plan for ‘Q6’ – the regulatory period which covers 2014-2019 – and it represents one of the largest private-sector investments in UK infrastructure…. Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Announces First Winner in the Trenton Takes Off Sweepstakes
Mardi Gras getaway winner announced DENVER, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced the winner of the first monthly prize in the Trenton Takes Off Sweepstakes. Joan L. will celebrate Mardi Gras in style with a trip from Princeton/Trenton to New Orleans onboard Frontier’s new nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport. “Winning this trip is a… Read the full press release
Horizon Air Passenger Service Agents Ratify Three-Year Contract
Agreement covers employees in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. SEATTLE — 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Horizon Air passenger service agents in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., who are represented by the Canadian Auto Workers, have ratified a new three-year contract. All of the 44 agents at the two airports who participated in the ratification vote approved the contract,… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Hosting Open Houses for New Flight Attendant Jobs on February 16 – 17
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 2013. Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana 5 Village Circle Westlake, TX 76262 Dates/Times: Sign-in begins approximately one hour prior to each session and doors will close promptly at the following… Read the full press release
Travel Agents “Grow With Marriott”
Agents who complete expanded Hotel Excellence! training can win BIG 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, the first hotel company to introduce a comprehensive travel agent education program, announces the launch of updated content to its award-winning Hotel Excellence! (HE!) training program. Now in its 14th year, HE! has been updated to include Marriott’s newest brands,… Read the full press release
ECTAA and Trenitalia working together
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognising the increasing importance of rail transport in Europe, ECTAA has agreed to work closer with Trenitalia on the distribution of rail products through travel agents and tour operators. Trenitalia and ECTAA are implementing their strategic partnership agreement to help promote and distribute Trenitalia’s products through travel agents and tour operators in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Claims a Hat-Trick in 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Voted the #1 in Riyadh in the Luxury, Service and Top Hotel categories. 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has been recognized as the #1 hotel in Riyadh for the Luxury,Service and Top Hotel categories in TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travelers’ Choice awards, the site’s largest Travelers’ Choice campaign to date with millions of reviews submitted for more… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport – New pop-up stores: Heureka Shop and Heineken Bar
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the new pop-up facility located at Gate 27, you can taste Heineken products until the end of April. The already familiar pop-up location at Gate 20 is a sales outlet for exciting products for children and adults alike: The Heureka shop has been opened there. The shop specialises in high-quality, innovative… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Nonstop Seasonal Service Between Denver and Greensboro Beginning May 1
Nonstop fares starting at $99* available until Feb. 16 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop seasonal service between its Denver, Colo. hub (DEN) and Greensboro, N.C. (GSO), with three weekly nonstop flights beginning on May 1, 2013. This will be the only nonstop service between these cities. To… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Stansted Route To Ostrava
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (7 Feb) announced it will launch a new route at London Stansted to/from Ostrava (Ryanair’s 180th destination and 2nd Czech airport) in June 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new London Stansted route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from £16 for travel across… Read the full press release
Unlock Zeta Bar’s Secret Garden At Hilton Sydney
Blossoming With Cocktails And Afternoon Tea Every Friday Night SYDNEY, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ladies pull out your best Friday frock and gents don your most dapper suits, Zeta Bar is set to bloom with the launch of ‘The Secret Garden’. Soak up the summer sun whilst imbibing on a mix of whimsical cocktails, sparkling icy… Read the full press release
Ryanair To Increase EU261 Compensation Levy To €2.50 Following EU Court Ruling
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (11 Feb) announced it will increase the €2 EU261 levy to €2.50 per passenger for all bookings made from 1st March 2013 in order to fund an expected increase in its EU261 costs in “force majeure” cases where the airlines are clearly not responsible… Read the full press release
A Summer Treat: Spa by the Pool at Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Treatments al fresco through the end of March in a special poolside Spa gazebo. Summer is a delightful time at Four Seasons Resort Carmelo as guests enjoy relaxing and sunbathing by the outdoor pool with views of vineyards and the river. Now, there’s even more reason to plan a lazy day at the pool… Read the full press release
Inversiones La Rioja Expands Marriott Portfolio with Courtyard by Marriott in Lima, Peru
Bethesda, MD, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced plans to open a new 150-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, under an agreement with Inversiones La Rioja, S.A., a distinguished Peruvian corporation which owns the existing 300-room JW Marriott Lima and 153-room JW Marriott Cusco. The hotel will be… Read the full press release
Trang Opens New Eco-tourism Route, Prepares for Famous Underwater Weddings
Trang, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beautiful Trang Province, located along the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, is opening a new inland trail to promote eco-tourism in the area. Located south of the town center in Palian District, the new route features whitewater rafting, elephant rides, and visits to the Sakai, a tribal community in the Banthat mountains,… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines запускает новую услугу для деловых пассажиров
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines представляет новую услугу «Бизнес-24». Теперь, благодаря удобному расписанию S7 Airlines, пассажиры могут осуществить деловую поездку в один из крупнейших городов маршрутной сети S7 Airlines и вернуться обратно в течение одного дня, получив при этом скидку на авиабилет и ряд других преимуществ. Услуга доступна для перелетов между Москвой и 14 городами маршрутной… Read the full press release
VISITENGLAND PROMOTES COASTAL BREAKS IN NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost domestic tourism in 2013 by promoting short breaks in some of England’s most spectacular coastal locations. The campaign is the third of six launching from January to March, covering the four key themes of countryside, coast, heritage… Read the full press release