Holiday Out with Thomas Starts December 8 SANTA CRUZ, CA – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roaring Camp Railroads and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced the return of Thomas the Tank Engine for a special holiday event – Holiday Out With Thomas. The popular storybook engine, chugs into the Boardwalk on December 8, 2012. The Holiday Out… Read the full press release
Japanese, Koreans, Americans and Mexicans take fewest vacation days; French, Spanish, German and Brazilian workers take most BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today released the results of the 2012 Vacation Deprivation® study, an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. The 2012 study was conducted online by Harris… Read the full press release
Family packages, holiday dinners, shopping ideas and more 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The festive season is one of the most joyful times to be atFour Seasons Hotel Vancouver and YEW restaurant + bar Stollen – Rethink Fruitcake Legendary baker and Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver alumni Gerhart Weitzel steps out of retirement to join Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen to bake nearly… Read the full press release
Leonora to Offer Alpine-Inspired Bistro Fare, Tapas and an Exquisite Wine Bar at Vail’s Newest Boutique Hotel and Residences CARBONDALE, COLO. 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Timbers Resorts, developer and operator of private boutique resorts, hotels and residence clubs, unveils Leonora, the refreshed signature restaurant concept at The Sebastian – Vail, the newest property in Vail, Colo. Just as… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spas at Mandarin Oriental are offering a nurturing and relaxing body treatment for the New Year that comes with an added bonus. The 80 minute Time to Reflect treatment is one of Mandarin Oriental’s Signature Therapies and consists of a relaxing, hands-on body massage that combines the powerful effects of oriental… Read the full press release
Buenos Aires, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolíneas Argentinas re-launches its AR Plus program by associating itself with new banks and allowing passengers to have more facilities to earn miles and get more and better benefits. New agreements with Marco Group, Hipotecario, Nacion, Provincia, Credicoop, American Express card, and the renewal with Galicia Bank, to earn miles when… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Baghvan Jungle Lodge has been voted India’s leading wildlife resort in the prestigious 2012 World Travel Awards. These awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and are voted for by members of the travel trade, as well as guests. “We are proud of… Read the full press release
Se trata de un contrato por el que Iberia realizará el mantenimiento de componentes a dos aviones del modelo CRJ900. El nuevo acuerdo tiene una duración de tres años Madrid, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia y Rwandair han firmado un contrato integral para el mantenimiento de componentes de dos nuevos aviones de la flota CRJ900 con los que cuenta la… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —The new site takes advantage of our superb imagery from some of Africa’s premier wildlife and wilderness areas portraying the incredible range of wildlife diversity of our areas and extended choice of safari activities. The effect has been to bring this all together to create a more experiential feel for the user…. Read the full press release
Amsterdam, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the entire aviation sector is facing patchy air traffic growth in the short term, significant financing challenges and a growing focus on emissions, the themes of efficiency and performance have become key for Europe’s airports.In 2008, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE and EUROCONTROL the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, launched a… Read the full press release
The City of Kansas City, Mo., 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 836,286 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in October, which represents a decrease of 6.7 percent from October 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 7.4 percent, with a total of 418,071 during October. For the… Read the full press release
Refuelling Charges Transparent, Easy to Compute and More Economical Than Competitors TORONTO – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the arrival of summer and a busy travel season kicking into gear, many travellers may be shocked at the cost of refuelling at some airport car-rental return counters if they return their vehicle with less than a full… Read the full press release
Bellissima promozione dell’Hotel SORRENTO, Italy – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dal 1 dicembre 2012, chi sceglie Sorrento per eventi aziendali, potrà usufruire di una grande promozione. L’Hilton Sorrento Palace, il centro congressi più grande dell’Italia meridionale, affacciato sul Golfo di Napoli e il Vesuvio, lancia l’offerta Sorrento è ancora più vicina dedicata a tutti i clienti… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The scheduled seasonal flights from Japan arrive here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and come direct from Narita in Tokyo. Jim Boult, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport, says the services have always been popular with Japanese visitors, who know exactly what they want to see here. “Like most international travellers, Japanese visitors come… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard on the heels of its success at Routes Europe, Budapest Airport has once more been acclaimed for its marketing prowess with the accolade of the 2012 Airport Marketing Award for Excellence (for airports handling between 5-15 million passengers) from CAPA – Centre for Aviation. CAPA, a leadingglobal provider of independent aviation… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France intends to increase services to Tokyo by introducing a new daily flight operated with its own aircraft and crew to the downtown airport of Tokyo-Haneda as from summer 2014*. Near the city centre, this new destination will make connections easier to other domestic airports in Japan with many domestic services… Read the full press release
Renowned marine life artist’s work to benefit the Wyland Foundation and Lanai Cancer Fund Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, good tidings at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay will run from the depths of the oceans into the hearts of the Lanai community. In the spirit of giving, Four… Read the full press release
PORTLAND, Ore.- 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has signed a new three-year sponsorship agreement with the Portland Rose Festival as its “Official Airline” and exclusive presenting sponsor of the Grand Floral Parade Telecast. The sponsorship highlights the airline’s commitment to the greater Portland community and their expanded air service from Portland International Airport. Alaska’s sponsorship… Read the full press release
Alliance Expands in China SHENZHEN, China – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shenzhen Airlines today became the latest carrier to join the Star Alliance network. At a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Mark Schwab, CEO Star Alliance, welcomed the airline into the family on behalf on the Alliance’s Chief Executive Board (CEB). “Shenzhen Airlines is… Read the full press release
PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Coolidge Holiday Open House welcomes you to return to a simpler time on Sunday, Dec. 9. An annual tradition, museums and exhibits at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will be open free of charge, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A highlight on this day’s hearty… Read the full press release
Alexandria, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The average salary for travel buyers has increased by 3.4% in the past year, according to new research being released today from the GBTA Foundation’s 2012 Travel Management Compensation and Benefits Survey. Sixty-three percent of travel buyers are satisfied with their overall compensation and benefits. These findings are based… Read the full press release
Unique Value Offering for Passengers at Thriving London Terminal MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 hotels, today announced the official opening of its latest property, the 188-room Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport. The hotel is perfectly located for the convenience of air travelers, just under a… Read the full press release
Zurich, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading aviation services group, has strengthened its top management structure in order to enhance performance and service quality and build upon its strategy of pursuing profitable growth. With effect from 1st January 2013, Joe Phelan will become responsible for Ground Handling and Cargo in North America (USA… Read the full press release
Traditional and international favourites, plus a festive Afternoon Tea Macau, China – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — To brighten up the joyous season, Executive Chef Klaus Kallweit ofFour Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip and his talented culinary team will present various dining delights at the Hotel’s signature restaurants. For those who prefer a warm and cozy gathering, the European-style Windows Restaurant will be… Read the full press release
Airline Becomes First Carrier To Offer Regular Scheduled 787 Flights To UK State-Of-The-Art Dreamliner To Operate Daily From Doha To European Gateway Doha, QATAR – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced December 13 as the launch date of its first long-haul Boeing 787 commercial service from Doha to London Heathrow. The 787 Dreamliner will… Read the full press release
SEATTLE — 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Ron Calvin to managing director of inflight operations, with responsibility for the carrier’s flight attendant bases in Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle. Calvin is a 26-year veteran at Alaska Airlines, having held positions of increasing responsibility in the Customer Service – Airports division. Most recently,… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (28 Nov) announced that in order to comply with the UK Office of Fair Trading’s recent ruling on credit card fees it will introduce an avoidable 2% credit card processing fee on all new credit card bookings made from 30 November, to cover credit card… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s an exciting time for family fun in colorful, cultural, hip and historic San Antonio. Visiting the Alamo and strolling along the River Walk provide fond vacation memories of San Antonio. But new memory-makers are being created all the time. Here are just a few of the city’s recent and upcoming projects…. Read the full press release
Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded President Barack Obama for signing into law a bill exempting U.S. airlines from the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme. The European Union Emission Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956) protects U.S. air carriers and passengers from the potential for an unprecedented tax levied… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group committed to climate research for close on 20 years 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The CARIBIC flying laboratory will have rounded the earth 50 times. Now it has returned from its 80th research trip on board the Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 ”Leverkusen“. Since December 2004, the mobile observatory has been underway once monthly in the service… Read the full press release