2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a tough contest involving more than 600,000 applications worldwide, the 18 finalists in the running for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ have finally arrived in Australia to complete their applications for the six dream jobs. The contestants will enjoy some of Sydney’s most popular sights and attractions before embarking… Read the full news article
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Bath gathers country’s top chefs for a month long food festival, The Great Bath Feast
Harvesting the nation’s top chefs for a Great Bath Feast 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The table is being set to welcome some of the country’s top chefs to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath this autumn, as it prepares for its month long food festival, The Great Bath Feast. Throughout October there will be a… Read the full news article
Brussels Airport reports positive growth in May in spite of the strike at Swissport
2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport reports positive growth in May in spite of the strike at Swissport Passengers In May Brussels Airport welcomed 1,719,561 passengers, making it the third month in a row with positive growth after the slight dip in January and February. Passenger numbers were up 0.7% in May in spite of the… Read the full news article
Eurostar and YPTE “Have your say on sustainability” competition Crowned Eight Environmental Champions
2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eight talented teenagers – Elllie and Lucy Ferguson (12 and 15), Olivia Mustafa (13), Ronan Barton (16), Monica Yianni (14), Oscar Jopp (13), Saba Qureshi (15) and David Laszkiewicz (15) – have been crowned environmental champions, following their success in a national video competition run by Eurostar and the Young People’s Trust… Read the full news article
IATA called for a unified agenda between airlines and airports to address mutual challenges of growth and sustainability
Istanbul, 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a unified agenda between airlines and airports to address the mutual challenges of growth and sustainability. “Airports are airlines’ closest partners. Neither of us could exist without the other,” said Tony Tyler, IATA Director General and CEO. Speaking at the Airports Council International… Read the full news article
TravelClick: Transient Bookings Continue to be Main Factor in Hotel Growth in 2013
As Hotel Growth Remains Steady, Group Falls Flat NEW YORK, 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The transient segment, which consists of individual business and leisure travelers, remains the driving force behind both average daily rate (ADR) and committed occupancy growth in 2013, according to data from the May 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). “The outlook… Read the full news article
“Seven Days of Wonder” at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara brings one-of-a-kind moments to guests and their family and friends
Enjoy “Seven Days of Wonder” at Four SeasonsResidence Club Aviara. From family-friendly movie nights to adults-only tequila tastings, discover what sets a Four Seasons vacation apart. 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — How do one improve on a Southern California summer vacation? Add a dose of unique experiences, quality family time and a sense of wonder, fun and discovery. That’s what the new “Seven… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways revealed the first image of its Airbus A380-800 on order, to be delivered in 2014
Airline’s Newest Aircraft Type On Airbus’ Toulouse Production Line In France Traditional Oryx Logo Symbol Of Qatar Graces Aircraft Tailfin Toulouse, FRANCE, 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ahead of the planned 2014 delivery of the first Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 on order, the airline today released the first image of the aircraft in partial livery from the… Read the full news article
Airports Council International honoured recipients of its annual 2012 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards
Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Airports Council International (ACI) honoured recipients of its annual 2012 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards and inductees to ACI’s Director General’s Roll of Excellence during the ACI Europe and World Annual Congress & Exhibition 2013 Gala Dinner and ASQ Awards Ceremony at Ciragan Palace Kempinski. Director General’s Roll of… Read the full news article
AH&LA: Seasonal workers crucial to economic viability of hotels, resorts
LODGING INDUSTRY TO EMPHASIZE VALUE OF H-2B PROGRAM AT HOUSE HEARING 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sarah Diment, owner of The Beachmere Inn in Ogunquit, Maine, and a member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), will testify this afternoon at a hearing of the House of Representatives Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and… Read the full news article
Heathrow named ‘Europe’s Best Airport’ at the ACI’s 9th annual Airport Awards
2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow has been named ‘Europe’s Best Airport’ at the ACI’s 9th annual Airport Awards, adding to other highly coveted global awards received earlier this year for ‘Best Airport Shopping’ and ‘Best Airport Terminal’ for Terminal 5. The award, in the over 25 million passengers category and shared jointly with Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, reflects… Read the full news article
Enterprise extends brand into Turkey through Partnership with Yes Oto Kiralama
LONDON, 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has reached an agreement with Yes Oto Kiralama, a subsidiary of Gürbaslar Automotive Group, to extend its car hire brand into Turkey. The agreement with Yes Oto Kiralama is part of a planned programme of expansion designed to give Enterprise widespread coverage across Europe, widening choice for both business and… Read the full news article
Agoda.com showcases selection of great hotels in one of the Philippines’ most beautiful provinces, Palawan
2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is showcasing a selection of great hotels in Palawan, one of the Philippines’ most beautiful provinces and a top beach and island destination for vacationers from around the world. To see the selection, visit http://www.agoda.com/PerfectPalawan Palawan is actually an island… Read the full news article
Lonely Planet rolls out Fluent Road, the most comprehensive online language course designed for travelers
Developed by language-learning expert Fluenz, Lonely Planet’s Fluent Road is the most comprehensive online language course designed specifically for travelers 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet is excited to announce its first foray into language learning with the launch of Lonely Planet’s Fluent Road, powered by Fluenz. The most comprehensive online language course tailored specifically to travelers, Lonely Planet’s Fluent… Read the full news article
U.S. Travel Association: 45th annual IPW Expected to Generate $3.5 Billion in Future U.S. Travel
U.S. Travel Association’s 2013 IPW Marketplace Sets Attendance Records Largest Generator of Travel to the U.S. Expected to Generate $3.5 Billion in Future U.S. Travel 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Travel Association announced record-setting attendance at the 45th annual IPW (formerly International Pow Wow), the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to… Read the full news article
Free £10 Ryanair flight voucher to anyone who books a selected room on RyanairHotels.com
2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (11 June) announced it is giving away a free £10 Ryanair flight voucher to anyone who books a selected room on its RyanairHotels.com website, the ultimate hotel price comparison site. This is the first time Ryanair has run this amazing giveaway, which is available… Read the full news article
Autograph Collection, Jim Beam teams up to Create Autograph Collection Hotels Signature Cocktail Guide
Cocktails Inspired By Uniquely Independent Travel Experiences 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autograph Collection, (www.autographhotels.com) an exclusive portfolio of independent hotels announced today the creation of a limited edition cocktail book featuring a selection of small batch bourbon based drinks inspired by Autograph Collection hotel experiences. The Autograph Collection Hotels Signature Cocktail Guide will be available at every Autograph… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to introduce The Gentleman Essentials treatments
Hong Kong, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The award-winning Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to introduce Gentleman Essentials, a collection of treatments specially designed to address a gentleman’s grooming needs using power-packed products from grooming specialist The Refinery by Aromatherapy Associates. Gentleman Essentials treatments include: Essential Facial (1 hour 20 minutes, EUR 240) A deep cleansing and… Read the full news article
The Maldives Game Fishing Association announces that entries are now open for the 2013 Maldives Game Fishing Challenge
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Game Fishing Association (MGFA) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2013 Maldives Game Fishing Challenge. This year’s challenge will be held from 15 to 18 November and we’re delighted that Bandos Island Resort & Spa will once again be host island. The 4 day event… Read the full news article
Онлайн-регистрация – за 30 часов до вылета
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, увеличила период онлайн-регистрации на рейсы авиакомпании. Теперь зарегистрироваться на рейс можно за 30 часов до вылета по расписанию. Зарегистрироваться онлайн можно на сайте www.s7.ru, на мобильном сайте m.s7.ru, а также через приложение S7 для iPhone. Ранее web-регистрация открывалась за 23 часа до вылета. Окончание самостоятельной регистрации – за 50… Read the full news article
Hyatt President And CEO Acknowledges Outstanding Chicagoland Associates For Their Years Of Exceptional Service
CHICAGO, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — At Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s annual stockholders meeting today at The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus, President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Hoplamazian recognized more than 40 Chicagoland colleagues for their years of exceptional service to the company and its guests. The acknowledged associates, who have worked at Hyatt’s Chicagoland hotels, on average… Read the full news article
2013 ACI EUROPE Best Airport awards winner in ‘more than 25 million passengers’ category is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for the fourth time
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Monday evening, 10 June, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol came first for the fourth time running in the ‘more than 25 million passengers’ category of the 2013 ACI EUROPE Best Airport awards. Jos Nijhuis, President & CEO of Schiphol Group, received the award at the ACI EUROPE Annual General Assembly in Istanbul. A… Read the full news article
London City Airport named the best airport of its size in Europe at The 9th annual ACI Europe Best Airport Awards
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport has been named the best airport of its size in Europe at an industry awards ceremony. The 9th annual ACI Europe Best Airport Awards took place in Istanbul on Monday [10th June], where LCY was announced as the winner of the 1-5 million passenger category for the second year running. The… Read the full news article
WTTC, UNWTO jointly to promote Travel & Tourism ahead of Asia Summit in Seoul on 10-11 September 2013
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — World Travel & Tourism Council President & CEO, David Scowsill, speaking at the UNWTO Regional Conference on Tourism Partnerships in Seoul on 01 June, outlined the themes that will feature at the Ministerial Roundtable and inaugural WTTC Asia Summit to be held in Seoul on 10-11 September 2013. Mr Scowsill told the… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines reports its preliminary traffic results for May 2013
Miramar, Florida, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for May 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in May 2013 increased 28.5 percent versus May 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 24.7 percent. Load factor for May 2013 was 86.9 percent, an increase of 2.6 points as… Read the full news article
Macau Government Tourist Office promotes Macau in United Kingdom
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Director of Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes visited the United Kingdom (UK) to promote Macau tourism and the multi-destination tours to Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau among major UK trade and media elites. MGTO hosted an exclusive breakfast in London on June 10 to thank key UK… Read the full news article
IATA welcomes European Commission proposals to strengthen the legislative basis for the Single European Sky
Geneva, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed European Commission (EC) proposals to strengthen the legislative basis for the Single European Sky (SES). The EC proposals are in response to the failure of European states to make progress towards the SES and its important goals: an improvement in safety by a factor… Read the full news article
Classic Vacations announces partnerships with its newest world-class destinations – The Maldives and Dubai
Travel Advisors can win a free trip with a booking and for this week only get $1000 off a booking to the Maldives SAN JOSE, CA, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Classic Vacations, a top luxury travel wholesaler, announces partnerships with its newest world-class destinations – The Maldives and Dubai – complete with an irresistible chance to… Read the full news article
ACW World Air Cargo Awards honours Swissport with “Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year 2013”
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd., the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation sector, was awarded “Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year 2013” by the distinguished and esteemed ACW World Air Cargo Awards. Readers of “Air Cargo Week” have granted the top spot in this ranking for the fifth… Read the full news article
Travel + Leisure readers select Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo for 2013 World’s Best Service Award
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Selected by Travel + Leisure Readers for 2013 World’s Best Service Award. 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has been honoured by readers of Travel + Leisure as a recipient of the 2013 World’s Best Service Awards. The Resort received an overall score of 96.09 out of… Read the full news article