New reseller agreement makes the latest online GDS courses more accessible to both the travel trade and general public Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a significant new reseller relationship with OTT Group Ltd (OTT) that will see one of the world’s largest resources for… Read the full press release
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RYANAIR – 3rd Quarter Results 2013
RYANAIR REPORTS Q3 PROFIT OF €18M (UP 21%) TRAFFIC UP 3%, AVG FARES UP 8% – F.Y. GUIDANCE RAISED TO €540M 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier today (Jan 28) announced Q3 profits of €18m, up €3m on last year despite an €81m increase in fuel costs. Revenues rose 15% to €969m as traffic… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds Confirmation of Sen. John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State
Washington, D.C., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement on the confirmation of John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State: “We congratulate Sen. John Kerry on his confirmation as Secretary of State. Sen. Kerry has long appreciated the value of travel as an economic and diplomatic… Read the full press release
New, interesting destinations! Where would you like to fly to?
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The flight selection of Helsinki Airport will include new, wonderful route destinations in the spring and summer. The airline selection will also expand with Japan Airlines commencing flights from Tokyo, and Vueling from Barcelona. An extended weekend in the European spring, a beach holiday, or a cultural trip to Asian destinations? Start dreaming… Read the full press release
Star Alliance opens new Lounge at Buenos Aires Ezeiza “Ministro Pistarini” International Airport
First Star Alliance Lounge in Latin America 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Star Alliance and local ground handling company CrossRacer have opened a new lounge at Buenos Aires International Airport for the exclusive use of customers travelling on Star Alliance member carrier flights from the Argentine capital. First and Business Class passengers as well as Star Alliance Gold… Read the full press release
San Antonio to Kick Off 64th Annual Stock Show & Rodeo
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — From a cattle drive through historic downtown San Antonio to the always popular livestock show and carnival, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is an annual favorite expected to draw over one million attendees. Scheduled for February 7-24, this year’s rodeo features a musical line-up with performances by Toby Keith, Reba McEntire,… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Nonstop Service Between Denver and Cincinnati Beginning May 16
Nonstop fares starting at $99* each way available until Feb. 2 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop service between its Denver, Colo. (DEN), hub and Cincinnati, OH (CVG), with six weekly nonstop flights beginning on May 16. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as low as… Read the full press release
Hilton San Francisco Financial District Welcomes New Executive Chef Steven Parker
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton San Francisco Financial District welcomes Executive Chef Steven C. Parker. Chef Parker’s career mission centers on refining his superb culinary skills, and continuing his fearless experimentation. He grew up making pizza for the Parker family’s pizza parlor in Napa, starting at the early age of four. He completed his culinary… Read the full press release
CAA to accept online applications and payments for some approvals and renewals
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will soon offer online applications and provide payment options for certain services through secure online processes. As part of a major project to update and improve the way it handles applications, the CAA will begin accepting e-applications and payments, initially, for two services – Part 145 maintenance… Read the full press release
Travelport signs new agreement with Scoot
Delivering diversified travel content through partnership with major low-cost carrier Singapore, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new agreement with Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ budget arm that offers low-cost, no frills airfares from Singapore to eight cities in China, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. Both companies have undertaken… Read the full press release
Jetex Flight Support to sponsor Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced that Jetex Flight Support, will join the leading names in the business aviation industry and sponsor Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013, for the second year running. Yousif Hassan Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Abu Dhabi Air Expo, General… Read the full press release
Ryanair Update On Aer Lingus
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Further to Ryanair’s Q3 results announcement issued today (Jan 28), the following is an update in relation to the Aer Lingus offer: Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary Said: “Ryanair has submitted a radical and unprecedented remedies package to the EU in support of its offer for Aer Lingus. We believe these remedies address every… Read the full press release
Wedding ‘Fixtures’ Now Available At Hilton At St. George’s Park
BURTON UPON TRENT, U.K., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The recently opened Hilton at St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, the new national football centre and training home to the 24 England teams, is inviting couples who have found their perfect ‘match’ to join them at its wedding fayre later this month. Those seeking the perfect venue… Read the full press release
AVIS CAMPAIGN NAMED MAGAZINE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE YEAR
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In recognition of its experiential iPad campaign in The Economist, Avis Car Rental won “Magazine Advertisement of the Year” at the 2012 Digital Magazine Awards. Celebrating the best magazines, individuals and advertisers from the digital publishing industry, the international awards honored Avis for bringing to life the idea of “It’s Your… Read the full press release
National Passenger Survey – ScotRail outperforms UK
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nine out of 10 ScotRail customers are satisfied with their train services – equalling its highest ever rating. In the key category of overall customer satisfaction ScotRail scored 90% – up one percentage point on last year and five points higher than the UK average for train operators. The latest National Passenger Survey… Read the full press release
Bittern numbers booming at their winter pond
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Trust for Jersey is delighted with recent observations confirming an unprecedented high number of bitterns at St Ouen’s pond this winter. It is believed that the bad weather conditions in the UK and across Northern Europe has encouraged the birds to spend the last couple of weeks in the milder winter… Read the full press release
NEW WORLD HOTELS LAUNCHES ECO-FRIENDLY CHECK-IN
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — New World Hotels has introduced a seamless check-in experience with the launch of an electronic signature service at the properties in Manila and Dalian. Designed for optimum convenience, guests will save time waiting and queuing when checking in or out. The e-signature initiative improves front desk service through the use of tablets… Read the full press release
DISCOVER CLOUD NINE WITH A ROMANTIC GETAWAY TO LAS VEGAS
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bind Your Love and Heat up Your Relationship with Special Dining Menus, Heart Pumping Experiences and Relaxing Spa Treatments LAS VEGAS – Love fills the air in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day weekend with experiences that’ll have your special someone soaring to cloud nine. Across the destination, world-class restaurants, spas and nightlife venues will set… Read the full press release
Dusit Extended Stay Room Package
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stay as long as you please with the Dusit Extended Stay Room Package. Situated in the heart of the city’s business district, find yourself amidst an array of attractions and entertainment to choose from. Shop till you drop with the city’s biggest shopping malls that offer good deals you won’t find elsewhere…. Read the full press release
Luxury Jersey Hotels – A responsive website for a more connected clientele
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Featuring fresh engaging content and visuals along with easy to use functionality, the website has also been designed to be mobile and tablet-friendly, matching the trend for increasing device usage across their client base. The consortium of local four and five star independent hotels, which joined forces in 2010 with the aim… Read the full press release
TOURISM VANCOUVER’S FLAGSHIP VISITOR CENTRE WELCOMES NEW NEIGHBOUR
Vancouver, BC, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of last week’s announcement regarding the launch of Vancouver’s new Tourism Master Plan and process for the city, Tourism Vancouver is taking the next step to more fully engage visitors. The organization has temporarily closed its flagship Visitor Centre and major renovations are now underway that will lead… Read the full press release
CBC/Radio-Canada, VIA Rail and Community Foundations of Canada present CANADA 150/2017 STARTS NOW a conference series in collaboration with leading canadian organizations
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today ( January 28, 2013), CBC/Radio-Canada, VIA Rail Canada and Community Foundations of Canada, in collaboration with a number of leading organizations across the country, announced cities and dates for its CANADA 150/2017 STARTS NOW initiative, a conference series that will spark a national conversation about Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary. The CANADA 150/2017 STARTS NOW conferences will inform,… Read the full press release
GHA DISCOVERY REACHES THREE MILLIONTH MEMBER MARK
Celebrates with luxury weekend break giveaway in Vienna! Geneva, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three is the magic number for the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as it is on the verge of welcoming its three millionth member to its GHA Discovery loyalty programme. GHA Discovery, launched in June 2010, is the guest loyalty programme of all GHA member hotels… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila: A Wise Hotel Choice For M.I.C.E. In The Philippines
Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Award-winning Dusit Thani Manila today offers more reasons to highly guarantee a successful Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition in the Philippines. Situated in the heart of the premiere financial district, located just 15 minutes away from the country’s major convention centers and 25 minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, right-at-the-doorstep shopping… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR’S LOW FARES ARRIVE IN GLASGOW
2 ROUTES AND 60,000 YEARLY PASSENGERS 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the move of its two Scottish routes to Gdansk and Warsaw from Prestwick to Glasgow International Airport from 1st March. The carrier, which began operating its low-fare services between Scotland and Poland… Read the full press release
Iberia atenderá a Germanwings en cinco aeropuertos españoles
La división de handling de Iberia acaba de renovar el contrato para los próximos 2 años. Iberia Airport Services tiene una cartera de 200 clientes y, en 2012, atendió a más de 75 millones de pasajeros y cerca de 350.000 aviones. Madrid, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia Airport Services, división de handling de Iberia, acaba de renovar su… Read the full press release
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Luxury at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ignite the spark this February with the “Romance on Rodeo” room package, couples spa treatments and memorable prix fixe dinners from The Blvd or CUT. Romantic possibilities are abound this Valentine’s Day at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Couples can ignite the spark and relax in luxury at the iconic property located… Read the full press release
Come and try our record-breaking services says Virgin Trains CEO
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains’ customers have given Virgin Trains its highest ever score in the most recent national survey of rail passenger satisfaction. The rail watchdog Passenger Focus carries out large-scale independent research across the industry twice a year, and today released the results of its Autumn 2012 survey. 92% of Virgin Trains’ customers rated… Read the full press release
London City Airport In The Worlds Top Ten Landings
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport has been voted one of the world’s ten most scenic airport landings in a poll conducted by PrivateFly.com. The company asked travel experts and fans across the world to vote for the most scenic airport landings in its annual survey. This year the private jet booking service teamed up… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport Ezine Competition Winner Announced
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winner of the Shannon Airport Winter Ezine (electronic magazine) competition is Karen Frawley from Birdhill, Co Tipperary. Karen has won two return tickets from Shannon to New York courtesy of Aer Lingus together with complimentary car parking, access to our executive lounge and a €100 Loop shopping voucher. Pictured above are Niall… Read the full press release