Bond, Manchester United’s Kagawa and GREAT activity lead to 30% increase by 2020 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitBritain is leading a tourism delegation to Japan, the home of 1.7 million High Net Worth Individuals second only to US, to build on the profile Britain received in 2012. The national tourism agency will introduce key travel trade… Read the full press release
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Finavia, New parking payment methods in Jyväskylä, Kemi, Kokkola and Kittilä
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the EMV payment card change across Europe, Finavia has updated and harmonised its parking payment systems at all its airports. At these airports, parking is paid using the machine right upon arrival. Through the update, parking can also be paid for using a debit card with a chip. Coins and… Read the full press release
SIA Deepens Commitment To Australia
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has signed agreements with six tourism organisations in Australia in line with the Airline’s ongoing efforts to promote tourism to the country. The agreements are for a period of between two and four years, with the total investment for the current financial year amounting to more than A$5 million. New… Read the full press release
Jet Airways achieves landmark one million fans on Facebook
Enhances its Social Media presence to Linkedin and Foursquare MUMBAI, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has emerged as the first Indian airline to add over one million fans on Facebook, arguably the largest and most influential social networking website in the world. The airline achieved this prestigious milestone in less than… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR CELEBRATES 50 MILLION PASSENGERS
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrated its 50 millionth passenger carried in its successful 8 year history. The lucky passenger was traveling from Warsaw Modlin to London. Anna Wilson from Poland, living in London and married to a Scotsman, was Wizz Airs passenger number 50 million…. Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On Atrapalo To Donate Court Payment To Passengers
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (21 Nov) called on Atrapalo to hand over the €40,000 it was awarded by a Barcelona court to its misguided customers, who were charged hidden handling fees when booking Ryanair flights on the screenscraper website. Ryanair has been fighting various cases across Europe to prevent… Read the full press release
Celebrities in black and white dominate the walls of The Bar at Hotel Bel Air with iconic imagery captured by photography legend Norman Seeff
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The popular bar at Hotel Bel-Air has added a dramatic new dimension to its design with the star-studded installation of life-size black-and-white celebrity images captured by renowned photographer/filmmaker Norman Seeff. The stunning images are the result of several photo sessions which Seeff conducted with the world’s most creative innovators and entertainers in… Read the full press release
easyJet, LANDMARK PASSENGER NUMBERS ON MALTA ROUTES
easyJet flies 1.5 million passengers to / from Malta 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airlines has today celebrated flying 1.5m passengers to and from Malta. The milestone highlights how easyJet has grown since taking over the routes from GB Airways in 2008. To support this growth we are extending services on the Malta… Read the full press release
The Ultimate Poolside Pura Vida Experience: New Private Luxury Cabanas at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Cabana guests enjoy Spa treatments, premium internet, private bar and other amenities as part of the experience Costa Rica – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Costa Rica is well known for its recreation and eco-adventures: zip lining, surfing, visiting volcanoes and more. Yet even the most adventurous travellers want to spend some of their vacation time just… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company Conducts Coordination Meeting for Airport Emergency Exercise
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company hosted in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior last week an organizational meeting in preparation for a full scale emergency exercise at Bahrain International Airport, which will be held on the 4th of December in order to test the efficiency of the emergency preparations in the airport. The… Read the full press release
After the strike, that produced millions of dollars loss, Aerolineas normalized its operations
Buenos Aires, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral have normalized their operations after the strike led by the dissident CGT and CTA, which joined the aeronautical unions (APTA) aeronautical technical staff association, Superior aeronautical personnel Union (UPSA) and Airline Association pilots (APLA), which was carried normally on schedule as programmed for the day. At the… Read the full press release
Kilfenora Céilí Band to headline free Music Celebration at Shannon Airport
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The festive season will get a rousing lift-off in the Mid-West as Shannon Airport hosts a Music Celebration on Friday, 7th December in the airport’s Departures Terminal. The internationally acclaimed Kilfenora Céilí Band from North Clare will headline the free event which will feature the best of music and comedy talent from… Read the full press release
Air France, Caviar on board for the holiday season
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the Christmas and New Year holiday season, Air France will be offering its customers traveling in the La Première cabin exceptional dishes to make their flight a deliciously refined experience. From December to January, on flights departing from Paris, customers will be able to enjoy an exceptional appetizer: an individual “egg” of Caviar Alverta… Read the full press release
EASYJET TO LAUNCH FIRST EVER SCHEDULED MANCHESTER – MOSCOW FLIGHTS
An additional aircraft to be based at Manchester taking the total to eight Plan will create around 80 direct and 250 indirect jobs in the region taking total of new jobs for next year to 160 Three new routes to launch to Moscow, Prague and Thessaloniki 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has… Read the full press release
Dorchester Collection’s UK properties win at Hotel Cateys 2012
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Friday 16 November 2012, Dorchester Collection’s regional Human Resources team, who manage talent at Dorchester Collection’s three hotels in the UK – The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London and Coworth Park in Berkshire – were awarded ‘Human Resources Team of the Year’ at this year’s Hotel Cateys. Lesley Skelt,… Read the full press release
Ryanair Adds 2 London-Marrakech Routes To Winter Schedule
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (21 Nov) confirmed the return of 2 London-Marrakech routes to its winter schedule, with 8 weekly flights to/from London Stansted (4 per week) and London Luton (4 per week) from February 2013, as late additions to its winter 2012-13 schedule Ryanair celebrated its 2 London-Marrakech… Read the full press release
Eurostar announces shortlist for 2013 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thirteen pioneering sustainable travel schemes from across the UK, France and Belgium have been shortlisted today for the 2013 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel, moving a step closer to winning a share of the £30,000 prize fund. The Award, now in its second year, recognises innovative travel schemes that are leading… Read the full press release
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Frontiers North Adventures
CTC’s program is raising awareness in international markets for a Manitoba business built on true experiential travel 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Increasing numbers of travellers around the world are answering the call of the wild. High on many a list is Frontiers North Adventures, MB, known as the polar bear capital of the world. Based in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF Offers One of a Kind Tours
Experience Mexican culture with architecture and design tours, and the Lucha Libre México, D.F., Mexico – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF offers guests tours to sites of interest that no other hotel offers, thanks to the effort of the Concierges who have worked hard to offer unique experiences for guests of the Hotel. These tours include visits… Read the full press release
Beijing Airport Delegation Visits Chicago O’Hare
CHICAGO, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted officials from Beijing Capital International Airport Co., Ltd. (BCIA) at O’Hare International Airport. The purpose of the visit was to study the CDA’s vast experience with airport construction and operations management and the integration of the two sections. BCIA is one of the CDA’s seven sister airports under… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO SERBIAN CAPITAL BELGRADE
Thrice-Weekly Services Link Airline’s Doha Hub With Carrier’s 4th South Eastern European Destination Latest Route Becomes Carrier’s 31st Point across Europe Belgrade, SERBIA – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to Serbia, its latest entry into Eastern Europe and the airline’s 11th new route of the year. The Doha-based carrier inaugurated the… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Rolls Out More Power Outlets at its Major Hubs
Making flying easier for our wired customers during the holidays SEATTLE — 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is powering up customer waiting areas at its major airports with electrical outlets that make it easier for travelers with electronic devices. At its airport gates in Anchorage, Portland and Seattle, the airline just finished installing 200 additional… Read the full press release
Ryanair Launches New Onboard Menu
‘THE GETAWAY CAFÉ’ IS ALMOST AS TASTY AS OUR CABIN CREW! 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (21 Nov) unveiled its mouth-watering new onboard menu, offering a full range of delicious hot and cold food, snacks and drinks. ‘The Getaway Café’ features an array of tempting new additions, as well as… Read the full press release
Hilton Dallas Park Cities Celebrates Grand Re-opening After Multimillion-Dollar Enhancement Project
DALLAS – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Dallas Park Cities will celebrate the hotel’s grand re-opening on Nov. 29 following a complete, multimillion-dollar renovation. The renovation is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of significant property renovations currently underway across the global portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide. “Hilton… Read the full press release
Applications invited for “Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme” as intake expands for 2013
HONG KONG, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Applications for the 2013 Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme, a key initiative under the Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy, are now being invited. The nine-month educational initiative, organised by Dragonair in conjunction with the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, is designed to educate, motivate and inspire young people aged 18 to 25… Read the full press release
NIKI takes off with new livery in airberlin design
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the light of the current economic and political circumstances, airberlin and NIKI are repositioning themselves to exploit synergies, eliminate duplicated structures and move together with confidence towards the future. This includes NIKI adapting its appearance in keeping with airberlin design. On 21st November the first NIKI Airbus A320 in the new… Read the full press release
Mind, Body & Culinary Heaven At Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Hong Kong, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s new Mind, Body & Culinary Heaven Package is a leisurely, luxurious programme of relaxing Asian wellness, delectable Thai cuisine and culture. The package aims to provide guests with lasting memories of an enriching stay in exotic Bangkok, at one of the world’s most legendary hotels that has been… Read the full press release
BAGHVAN JUNGLE LODGE VOTED INDIA’S LEADING WILDLIFE RESORT
2012-11-21 — /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
Grand Lapa, Macau Launches Business Plus Package
Hong Kong, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the Macau peninsula, Grand Lapa, Macau, offers ideal facilities for tailor-made meetings, conferences and events in a relaxed resort atmosphere. With multi-purpose function space and a professional catering team, the hotel offers the perfect environment for both business and leisure. Available until June 2013, the Business Plus Package provides… Read the full press release
Serena Beach Hotel & Spa wins Ecotourism Award 2012
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Serena Beach Hotel & Spa is this year’s winner of the coveted Ecowarrior Awards 2012. The resort was given the recognition at a colorful ceremony held on Friday night at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, one that saw several competitive entries in the Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year- Holiday Homes and Villas Category…. Read the full press release