Category Archives: Travel Services

IHG’s groundbreaking Academy Programme Celebrates its 150th Partner Globally

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today celebrates the launch of its 150th IHG Academy in China. The global IHG Academy Programme partners with community organisations and education providers in local markets, to offer skills development and improve employment prospects of the local population.  The IHG Academy Programme has… Read the full press release

Paradisus Punta Cana Resort unveils new Gabi beach and reimagined restaurants

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paradisus Punta Cana, the luxury all-inclusive Caribbean resort, announces the completion of its GABI beach restaurant and bar and its redesigned Royal Service LA PALAPA restaurant – the social epicenters of the resort—in addition to several reimagined dining venues throughout the property. These new renovations bring Paradisus Resorts’ signature restaurant concepts to Paradisus Punta Cana, aligning… Read the full press release

Michael Delion appointed as new Head of Austrian Technical Services

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Delion (57) is to take over as Head of Austrian Airlines Technical Services as of 1st February 2013. The qualified aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer from the aviation and aerospace technology sector follows Burkard Wigger, who will be leaving the company at the end of January, as announced previously. Michael Delion first… Read the full press release

CORNWALL GETS READY FOR THE CLASSIC AIR FORCE

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Volunteering opportunities too 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Newquay Airport’s ‘Classic Air Force’ (CAF) visitor attraction is “moving along very nicely” according to Chairman Tim Skeet, and should be open to the public by the end of March. A significant milestone was reached on January 5 when the first airworthy aircraft arrived at its new home, marking the… Read the full press release

6th Grand Airport Night in Dresden on 23 March

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With Loona, Christian Lais and Hot Banditoz • Themed areas to put you in a holiday mood • Early-bird ticket discounts up to 31 January 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Featuring two stages, four countries and lots of stars, this year’s Grand Airport Night in Dresden promises to be better than ever! The sixth edition of this… Read the full press release

LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best! A… Read the full press release

ALIS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Most Noteworthy Hospitality Investment Deals and Executives to be Honored at ALIS Conference Executives and companies responsible for the most influential hospitality industry developments in 2012, will be honored during the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 22-24 at the JW Marriott and NOKIA Theatre at L.A. LIVE. Nominees are considered for the… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport notes record number of passengers

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, 22.1 million passengers travelled via Oslo Airport. This is 4.6 % or 980 000 more than in 2011 and is the highest number of passengers ever to travel through Oslo Airport. Growth was greatest on international routes, increasing by more than 680 000 travellers or 6.1 %. International charter traffic boasted… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Holds 6th Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on February 23, 2013

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Proceeds from the run to benefit the Hematological Cancer Research Center at Chulalongkorn Hospital. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is organizing its sixth Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on Saturday, February 23, 2013, in association with the Thai Red Cross Society and other valuable partners. Proceeds from the Run will go towards research projects… Read the full press release

The Greyhound has landed…at Bristol Airport

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Greyhound coach services, which currently operate between Swansea and Cardiff, are to be extended from 11 March to provide a direct luxury coach service to and from Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and Bristol Airport. Having worked closely with Bristol Airport on the plans, the development of the new route will see up to an… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Reports December 2012 Traffic

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for December 2012 and year-to-date 2012. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2012 increased 30.6 percent versus December 2011 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 27.6 percent. Load factor for December 2012 was 84.7 percent, an increase of 1.9… Read the full press release

Rezidor opens the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today has opened the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The 150-rooms flagship brings the dynamic mid-market brand Park Inn by Radisson to the Netherlands; and strengthens Rezidor’s position as one… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и Etihad Airways выполняют совместные рейсы в Мельбурн

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о расширении код-шерингового соглашения с национальным авиаперевозчиком Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов – Etihad Airways, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов из Москвы в Мельбурн (Австралия). Полеты по маршруту Москва — Мельбурн с удобной стыковкой в аэропорту Абу-Даби (ОАЭ) осуществляются ежедневно. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 15:20, прибытие в аэропорт Мельбурна – в… Read the full press release

Get Bowled Over this Month at deca RESTAURANT + BAR at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel

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Daily “Comfort in a Bowl” specials and “Comfort in a Bowl with Beer” dinner January 26. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — This winter, let deca RESTAURANT bowl you over with the new “Comfort in a Bowl” menu – featuring slow cooked hearty meals that warm from inside out at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel. Remember those… Read the full press release

Dining With The Stars 2013 – Operatic Delights At Mandarin Oriental, Munich

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Hong Kong, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Created with opera aficionados in mind, Mandarin Oriental, Munich’s popular “Dining with the stars” event will this year offer the opportunity to enjoy a very exclusive operatic experience, including three exceptional concerts in just three days. Taking place from 23 to 26 February 2013, “Dining with the stars” provides guests the chance… Read the full press release

Accor signs partnership with ESSCA to develop its pool of Revenue Managers

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Accor, which seeks highly qualified and rapidly operational individuals, continues to deploy its training and pre-recruitment policy in schools with a Revenue Management course. 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On January 8th, 2013, in the presence of Jean-Luc Chrétien, Accor’s Executive Vice-President Sales, Distribution and Loyalty, Evelyne Chabrot, Accor’s Chief Human Resources Officer, and Agnès Roquefort, Accor’s Chief… Read the full press release

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Enjoy Half-Price Admission and Family Free Days at the Zoo

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POWELL, OH, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Suffering from a case of the winter weather blues? Half-price admission and family free days at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium cure the most severe cases of cabin fever! Guests enjoy 50 percent off all admission prices during the months of January and February. Admission rates during this time are $7.50… Read the full press release

SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN BORN BY CAESAREAN SECTION AT ZOO ATLANTA

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Blaze and her first surviving infant are progressing normally ATLANTA, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blaze, a 16-year-old Sumatran orangutan, gave birth to a male infant on January 10, 2013. The newborn was delivered via Caesarean section with the consultation of an extensive pre-appointed medical team that comprised human obstetricians, neonatologists and veterinary anesthesiologists. Blaze’s Caesarean section is one… Read the full press release

Mxi Technologies Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors

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Ottawa, Canada, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of three new members to the company’s Board of Directors. As senior executives with experience spanning the aviation industries and information technology , Glenn Leonard, Cameron Burr, and Dave Curley join current Board members, Dave Seibel, Kurt Larson,… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group’s TRYP by Wyndham Brand Debuts in Turkey

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the introduction of its select-service TRYP by WyndhamSM hotel brand in Turkey with the opening of the 108-room TRYP by Wyndham Istanbul Taksim. The 10-story hotel is centrally located in Taksim, the… Read the full press release

SUITE DEALS AND SHOPPING SPREES FROM PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP

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“Preferred Suites” and “I Love Paris” Packages Present Luxurious Perks for 2013 Travels CHICAGO, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — All new for 2013, the “Preferred Suites” and “I Love Paris” offers from Preferred Hotel Group™ are ideal for travelers who want to splurge – and save – on suite accommodations or who long for a dose of world-class culture… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Express® Mill Valley San Francisco Area Opens Following $1 Million Conversion

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New Hotel Includes Redesigned Guestrooms and Remodeled Public Spaces ATLANTA, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area. The hotel, formerly the Larkspur Mill Valley Hotel, an independent brand, recently went through a… Read the full press release

Improved service for NIKI and airberlin passengers – Check-in 1 opens at Vienna International Airport

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On 9 January the newly modernised Check-in 1 opened for business at Vienna International Airport where it will serve NIKI and airberlin passengers.  2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone flying with NIKI and airberlin will be treated to an even better travel experience at the newly renovated Check-in 1 at Vienna International Airport from now on: covering around… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES FLIGHT CREW TRAINING CENTRE IN BUDAPEST

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2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will open a new crew training centre in Budapest in March 2013. The Wizz Air training centre will feature a modern A320 full flight simulator, aircraft cabin mock up facilities and a fire fighting trainer, representing an… Read the full press release

AEROFLOT TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER AND 11 MONTHS OF 2012

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Moscow, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for November and 11 months of 2012. In November 2012 passenger traffic increased by 19.7% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,413.0 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 29.2% (+194.0 ths passengers) reaching 858.8 ths passengers. The number of… Read the full press release

Silicon Valley’s Airport Welcomes All Nippon Airways and New Nonstop Service to Tokyo

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First Scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner Service in San Francisco Bay Area SAN JOSE, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dream of All Nippon Airways (ANA) offering nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo became reality today. After many years of discussions between ANA and a San José public-private… Read the full press release

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority bonds receive high ratings from major credit agencies

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Ratings in from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s SAN DIEGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three major credit rating agencies have given high marks to bonds to be issued by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for continued funding of The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion program and a variety of programs in the Capital… Read the full press release

Thai Airways selects Accelya’s REVERA® PRA the most comprehensive passenger revenue accounting platform for the airlines industry

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REVERA® PRA to help Thai Airways streamline their passenger revenue accounting process Mumbai, India, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accelya Kale Solutions Limited, part of the Accelya Group – a leading solutions provider to the Airline and Travel industry, today announced that Thai Airways, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand has chosen Accelya Kale’s passenger… Read the full press release

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority: REORGANIZATION & EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 8 UNDER ALTERNATIVE SITE FRAMEWORK APPROVED

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The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has been the grantee of Foreign Trade Zone 8 since 1971, and has recently been approved for the reorganization and expansion of the zone under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF). The ASF takes the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) area from single buildings or parcels and overlays the FTZ over a… Read the full press release

JetBlue Announces Service to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

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Charleston, SC, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Charleston, SC – JetBlue will begin service to Charleston International Airport from New York’s JFK airport and Boston on February 28, 2013. This service will be the first time JetBlue has offered airline service in the State of South Carolina. JetBlue’s flights will be operated with its 100-seat Embraer… Read the full press release