Jet Airways Offers New Year celebratory fares to the Gulf

Introduces attractive inaugural fares for its second daily Delhi-Dubai flight MUMBAI, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways will mark the beginning of the New Year with the introduction of special fares (valid for a sale period of 5 days) on select routes to the Gulf. These special fares will go on sale effective today, January 7th… Read the full press release

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa Offers Travel Packages To One Of Top U.S. Destinations

Voted one of the top U.S. destinations by users of TripAdvisor.com, Sedona has long-been revered as a spectacular getaway for rest and relaxation. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

SEDONA, Ariz. – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Voted one of the top U.S. destinations by users of TripAdvisor.com, Sedona has long-been revered as a spectacular getaway for rest and relaxation. Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, a luxury resort set amidst the spectacular beauty of Northern Arizona’s red rock country, offers guests a variety of travel packages… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines Announces Expansion in Trenton

Low-fare, nonstop service takes off to five new markets Introductory fares as low as $29 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will expand its low-fare service at Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), in Trenton, N.J., with the addition of five nonstop destinations launching in April. Frontier is the only airline providing… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels & Resorts and GOOD Worldwide Announce Contest to Make an Entrepreneur’s Dreams Come True

Marriott Hotels & Resorts and GOOD Worldwide Announce Contest to Make an Entrepreneur's Dreams Come True

2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and GOOD Worldwide, a leading community-driven platform, are announcing the Work and Play in L.A. GOOD Maker Challenge. It is an opportunity for a winning entrepreneur to learn from experts and transform a great idea into a viable business venture. Now… Read the full press release

Un millón de plazas desde 39 euros por trayecto

Un millón de plazas desde 39 euros por trayecto

Vuelos nacionales desde 39 euros por trayecto; Europa desde 59 y América desde 209 euros. Los viajes deben iniciarse entre el 20 de enero y el 20 de junio de 2013. Doble puntuación Iberia Plus si los billetes se adquieren en iberia.com. Madrid, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de lanzar al mercado un millón de plazas ajustando… Read the full press release

MAJOR CRIME DROPS 26.7 PERCENT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN 2012

MAJOR CRIME DROPS 26.7 PERCENT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN 2012 Los Angeles, California – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of major crimes which are inclusive of all Part I Crimes reported at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) dropped 26.7 percent last year, and overall crime continues to decline as well, according to 2012… Read the full press release

Change in leadership at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

New routes, new agreements, new airline and new CEO ahead in 2013 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vantage Airports UK, the company that owns Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA), today announced a change in leadership at JLA. Outgoing CEO, Craig Richmond, will leave the post on 1st March 2013 to take up a senior position within the… Read the full press release

NEW ECONOMY OFFER: AIR FRANCE QUALITY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today launches its New Economy Offer, a new fare offer available to 58 destinations on the short and medium-haul network. On sale today, for travel as from 6 February 2013, customers will have the choice between: – the all-inclusive Classic product, – the MiNi product, a simplified product which does not earn… Read the full press release

Copa Airlines Signs New Global Full Content Distribution Agreement with Travelport

Atlanta, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, today announces details of a new global full content agreement with Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. The new multi-year agreement secures access to the airline’s full range of published fares and inventory for… Read the full press release

Hilton Hawaiian Village Completes $25.5 Million Transformation Of Exclusive Ali`i Tower

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has completed a seven-month, $25.5 million refurbishment project of its exclusive Ali'i Tower. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

The Resort’s Most Commanding Tower is Luxuriously Refined HONOLULU – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has completed a seven-month, $25.5 million refurbishment project of its exclusive Ali’i Tower. The makeover included all 323 guest rooms, including new finishes and furnishings, new bathrooms and the reconfiguration of eight junior suites and four… Read the full press release

JAL Serves Miyazaki Beef on International First Class

JAL Serves Miyazaki Beef on International First Class

TOKYO, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will be introducing the award-winning Miyazaki beef in its inflight meals for First Class on international routes from Tokyo (Narita) to Europe and North America between January 9 and March 31, 2013, to commemorate the launch of JAL SKY SUITE 777 – the airline’s latest inflight products and… Read the full press release

Five Reasons to Try ART Restaurant’s New Weekend Brunch Menu at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Tara's frozen mini burger macaroons

Begin the New Year with sweet and savoury brunch dishes Seattle, U.S.A. – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Make brunch the highlight of the weekend with ART Restaurant’s new brunch menu at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, available from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and featuring market-fresh ingredients. Locals and out-of-town guests alike have five more reasons to venture downtown to enjoy a… Read the full press release

Marriott International Announces Release Date for Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings

2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) will report fourth quarter and full year 2012 earnings results on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2012 earnings on Wednesday, February 20,… Read the full press release

Ryanair December Traffic Up 2%

RYANAIR CARRIED A RECORD 79.6M PAX IN 2012 (UP 4%) 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (7 Jan) released passenger and load factor stats for Dec 2012, with its traffic and load factor both increasing by 2% over Dec 2011. Ryanair’s traffic and load factor stats for Dec 2012 are as… Read the full press release

The ‘Legends Of The Oriental Package’ At Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Hong Kong, 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The mystique of the Orient and the glories of yesteryear remain alive and cherished at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, where guests are welcomed with a special package that highlights the hotel’s unique, colonial-era legacy and showcases its renowned facilities. Recently voted the ‘Best Hotel in Thailand’ in the Conde Nast Traveler ‘Readers’… Read the full press release

SAINT LOUIS ZOO WILL HOLD A JOB FAIR ON JAN. 19

2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Saint Louis Zoo will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in The Living World at the North Entrance for those interested in part-time spring, summer and fall employment at the Zoo. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented people are needed for seasonal positions including… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Resumes Its Normal Activities – First Nations’ Railroad Blockade Has Ended on the Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto Routes

MONTREAL – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail wishes to advise customers that following the clearance of the railway tracks in the Marysville area, all services will gradually return to normal on the Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto routes in both directions. Yesterday, a First Nations’ railroad blockade in the Marysville area, near Kingston, caused delays and inconvenienced more than… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair offer great deals for frequent travellers with ‘Premium Bundle Fares’

2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has joined together with sister airline Dragonair to launch the “Premium Bundle Fares” promotion in Hong Kong. The new promotion, which kicks off today, is open for bookings until 23 January 2013. The travel period is from 7 January to 15 July 2013. The campaign is part of the… Read the full press release

New Exhibit Featuring Childhood in Early America to Open at The Hershey Story Museum

Hershey, Pa. – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Friday, January 18, The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue will debut its newest special exhibit, “Sugar, Spice, Slugs & Snails: Childhood in Early America.” Guests will be invited to play with vintage toys and games of the 19th century, including checkers, dominoes, hopscotch and tops. Visitors can… Read the full press release

Wolfgang Prock-Schauer to be the new CEO at airberlin

2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of 7th January 2013, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, 56, will take over the post of Chief Executive Officer of Air Berlin PLC from Hartmut Mehdorn, who has been in the position on a transitional basis since 1st September 2011. At the same time Prock-Schauer will become an Executive Director on the Board of… Read the full press release

Introducing Sundara, a New Beachfront Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

Casual beach chic by day, sophisticated dining by night Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing Sundara, the new beachfront restaurant at Four SeasonsResort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. The name is the Sanskrit word for “beautiful” and pays tribute to the glowing sun that warms this Indian Ocean hotspot. Immediately positioned as one… Read the full press release

&BEYOND TRANSLOCATES SIX RHINO FROM PHINDA TO BOTSWANA

2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first ever private game reserve donation of rhino, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has earmarked six white rhino to be translocated from &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa to Botswana’s Okavango Delta in January 2013. Facilitated in partnership with RHINO FORCE, this conservation coup has been generously funded by lead sponsor, Motorite… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Annoushka And Ormonde Jayne: A Royal London Marriage

Hong Kong,2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — London’s most fashionable address in the heart of Knightsbridge, the Royal Suite at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is teaming up with London’s leading perfumery house, Ormonde Jayne, and fine jewellery designer, Annoushka, to exclusively offer guests’ an extra-special experience and to further solidify its position as a home-away-from-home. Offering striking views… Read the full press release

The planned strike of Estonian Air pilots on Monday does not take place, all Estonian Air flights to be operated according to the schedule

2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to the Estonian Pilots Trade Association’s announcement today the planned strike on Monday, 7 January will not take place. All Estonian Air flights will be operated according to the schedule and customers have no reason to worry about their travel plans. On Saturday, after constructive negotiations lasted for several days, Estonian… Read the full press release

VisitEngland, BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES

2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the glittering reds, greens and golds of Christmas threaten to fade to blue come January, take action by planning a New Year treat to get 2013 off to a good start. Here, VisitEngland outlines some of the country’s best pick-me-ups, from indulgent spa sessions to soul-southing weekend breaks, that’ll leave you… Read the full press release

A First Nations’ Railroad Blockade in Marysville Forces VIA Rail to Stop Trains on the Toronto-Montreal and Toronto-Ottawa routes

MONTREAL, 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A First Nations’ railroad blockade in Marysville, near Kingston, affects the transportation of passengers aboard VIA Rail trains between Toronto/Montreal and Toronto/Ottawa in both directions. There is no definitive timeline when the blockade will be lifted. Delays are to be expected. VIA Rail’s foremost priority is to ensure that our customers… Read the full press release

Top Travel Site Names Bangkok #1, Agoda.com customers rank cities with the best nightlife

Top Travel Site Names Bangkok #1, Agoda.com customers rank cities with the best nightlife

Bangkok, Thailand – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The leading hotel booking engine in the Asia-Pacific region, Agoda.com, has released a list of their customers’ top 10 favorite cities based on nightlife excitement. Agoda, which is under the NASDAQ-listed Priceline.com umbrella and whose website boasts of having 4,000,000 satisfied customers, received feedback from over 113,000 respondents who… Read the full press release

Hershey, Short & Sweet: January 2013

2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — I LIVE FOR MONDAYS AT THE CHOCOLATE SPA: Mondays through Thursdays in January, guests to The Spa At The Hotel Hershey can experience a variety of relaxing treatments for the mind, body and soul through its “I Live for Mondays” package. Treatments include a Personal Prescription Facial, 50-Minute Traditional Massage, High Point Garden Hand Ritual and… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority, Holidaymakers warned as travel industry gears up for busiest day of the year

2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As travel companies gear up for their busiest day of the year today (Monday 7 January), hundreds of thousands of people booking summer getaways have been warned not to risk being left out of pocket by buying an unprotected air holiday. With the Christmas decorations packed away and memories of a rain-soaked… Read the full press release

Inn At Aspen Owners Renew With Wyndham Vacation Rentals® To Manage Operations And Renovations

Aspen, Colo. – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Receive the Fourth Night Free When Booking Four Nights or More Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that it will continue providing management of hotel operations and onsite vacation rental management for the Inn at Aspen through 2022. The world’s largest… Read the full press release