2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from 29 October, Estonian Air flights are served at Kiev Boryspil Airport newly built terminal D (earlier at F-Terminal). Check-in for the flights departing from Boryspil begins two hours and ends 40 minutes before the scheduled departure. At Tallinn Airport you can check-in on the previous day from 12.00-21.00 but not earlier than… Read the full press release
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Accor supports the planting of cherry trees in memory of the victims of the Japan tsunami
Accor has taken part in the Jakko no-mori* project, initiated by Tristan Lecomte, Founder of Pur Projet and ambassador for Accor’s PLANET 21 sustainable development program. 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — This initiative, which includes six others partners, aims to finance a wide reforestation project following the devastating tsunami that hit eastern Japan in 2011. Its purpose is… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Employee Raises £4k for CHAS on Carity Walk
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Westhill’s Gary Barbour (42), who works at FirstGroup’s headquarters in Aberdeen, recently completed the WolfTrek Challenge and helped raise £4,000 for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) charity. Gary, who is FirstGroup’s Facilities Manager, joined a team of five for the annual event, which comprises a 45-mile walk between Forres on the… Read the full press release
Rev it up and reel it in with Hook Line & Shifter Sweepstakes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are your readers ready to rev it up and reel it in? VISIT FLORIDA’s Hook Line & Shifter Sweepstakes pairs fast cars and big fish to deliver an epic vacation for six lucky winners and their travel companions. The swag includes: • A four-night trip to Miami and Duck… Read the full press release
Maldives Tourism Industry & MMPRC Held Successful Eastern Europe Road Show 2012
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Tourism Industry together MMPRC held series of roads shows in Prague on 8th October 2012, Warsaw 9th October 2012 and 11th October 2012 to promote Maldives in Emerging Market. Prague, 8th October 2012 The event in Prague was held in Obcanska Restaurant from 1700hrs to 2200hrs and was attended by 80… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines возобновляет рейсы в Таиланд
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о возобновлении регулярных рейсов в Бангкок (Таиланд) с 21 октября 2012 года. Полеты будут осуществляться из Новосибирска, Иркутска, Красноярска и Хабаровска. Из Новосибирска в Бангкок рейсы будут выполняться до четырех раз в неделю, из Иркутска – два раза в неделю, из Красноярска и Хабаровска – один раз в две… Read the full press release
The Leading Hotels of the World Introduces Hotels with VIP Airport Experiences
Luxury Properties Speed Guests Past Airport Lines & Offer Other Unique Services NEW YORK, NY, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ —Fuller flights, longer lines at airport security, crowded terminals, traffic jams. It seems that getting from Point A to Point B gets more difficult and trying every day. To counterbalance some of these stresses, many members of Leading Hotels have… Read the full press release
New train car design promotes Metrolink Weekend Pass
Popular pass propels new agency weekend ridership record Los Angeles – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — After experiencing record weekend ridership the weekend of Oct. 6, Metrolink is rolling out another eye-catching vinyl-wrapped train car – this one, promoting the popular $10 Weekend Pass. Beginning Monday, Southern Californians will see the 85 foot, royal purple train car traveling… Read the full press release
VIA Rail Receives Honorary Award from Heritage BC for its Newly Renovated Vancouver Station
Vancouver, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada was very proud to receive a prestigious honorary award from Heritage BC for the restoration of its Pacific Central station in Vancouver. The award was in recognition of the high standards of quality and the commitment to the preservation of heritage shown in the building’s renovation, which was… Read the full press release
Ryanair Warns Bidders Not To Overspend On Stansted Sale
BAA ADMITS ANYONE COULD RUN STANSTED FOR £5M LESS P.A. LOW COST DEAL THE ONLY WAY TO GUARANTEE GROWTH 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Stansted’s largest airline (with almost 70% of traffic), today (21 Oct) warned potential bidders for Stansted Airport not to be ripped off by the BAA/Ferrovial monopoly, who have grossly inflated Stansted’s £1.3bn… Read the full press release
900,000 FOOTBALL-WATCHING VISITORS SPEND £706 MILLION WHILE IN BRITAIN
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the Barclays Premier League kicks off again this week after a high-profile international break, new figures released by national tourism agency VisitBritain show that nearly one million overseas visitors watched a game of football here last year. These 900,000 foreign football tourists spent a substantial £706 million, the equivalent of £785… Read the full press release
Loi Krathong Festival ~ 2012
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Held annually, Loi Krathong is one of the most beautiful Thai festivals, and it is a time to give thanks to the goddess of waters and to seek forgiveness for past misdeeds. It occurs at night during the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month (this year, November 28th). Loi literally… Read the full press release
Huffington Post Travel Mentions Revinate
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Paul Brady of Huffington Post Travel published a great article for hoteliers titled Five Predictions For The Future Of The Hotel Industry. In the article he summarized key takeaways from Cornell University’s recent Hospitality Research Summit, several of which weaved in Revinate‘s take on the impact a customer’s social media mention can make on your brand: “With transparency and… Read the full press release
Deals Episodes: Rental Car Sales
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — We all know buying a car new or used is a huge expense! Periodically most companies offer some kind of deal, but one place you may not have thought of or may be a little hesitant about are rental car companies. “Enterprise Rental Car is a very well-known brand, but what people… Read the full press release
ABTA Urges the Government to take Swift Action on Aviation Capacity
Business Traffic Must Not be Prioritised at the Cost of Leisure Travel 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association has submitted its formal response to the Transport Select Committee Inquiry into Aviation Strategy, emphasising the need for the Government to urgently develop a sustainable strategy for airport capacity. One of the areas ABTA has… Read the full press release
Competitive intelligence: tourism big hitters look to carve out more territory
Hobbits hog the headlines as Canada’s rivals dream of further success in the latest global update 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers are dreamers, looking to turn their fantasies into their next trip. CTC News has separated fact from fiction to keep the Canadian tourism industry informed of overseas ambitions. Gathering the information is a painstaking process,… Read the full press release
Heathrow welcomes new route for Aeromexico
Aeromexico will operate to Mexico City three times a week from December 15th New route will boost trade But connectivity crunch meant Aeromexico had to wait four years for their slot 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeromexico has been awarded slots between Heathrow and Mexico City, one of the eight largest emerging markets in the world. From… Read the full press release
Ryanair 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Video Takes YouTube By Storm
OVER 175,000 VIEWS IN JUST 2 DAYS AS CALENDAR SALES GO THROUGH THE ROOF 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 Oct) revealed the behind-the-scenes video of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity was viewed over 175,000 times on YouTube in just 2 days – smashing its previous viewing record set… Read the full press release
CAA advice to air passengers with reduced mobility and disabilities
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Any passenger in the UK that faces difficulty travelling within an airport or on board an aircraft – through disability, injury, age or any other reason – is entitled to help from the airport or airline. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today reminding travellers of their rights and offering advice… Read the full press release
The Hershey Story and ZooAmerica to Host Scout Days
Hershey, Pa. –2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park invite Scouts to participate in workshops and activities this November. On Saturday, November 3, The Hershey Story will offer the Indian Lore Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scouts can explore the museum’s… Read the full press release
IHG® Launches Priority Club® Rewards iPad® App and Builds on Successful Mobile Strategy of Enhancing all Stages of the Guest Journey
IHG now generating over $20 million a month in revenue from mobile bookings ATLANTA – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the continuation of its mobile strategy with launch of the Priority Club® Rewards app for iPad®. With a continued focus on mobile and tablet booking solutions and immersing the guest… Read the full press release
Hotelzon Online will be refreshed on 27th October
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotelzon Online´s visual appearance will be updated as we launch version 8.0, reflecting our fresher branding that we published earlier in the year. The graphics have been improved and the font size has been increased which will enhance the experience of browsing hotel amenities and rooms rates. Additionally, our previous amenity icons… Read the full press release
Kuusamo selected as Airport of the Year for 2012
Finavia has chosen Kuusamo Airport as the airport of the year for 2012. The main selection criteria were financial effectiveness and customer satisfaction. 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Kuusamo Airport has successfully improved key financial figures and the efficiency of operations. In addition, operating as a customer-oriented service organisation during the past year has been a good… Read the full press release
EVA Air Launches Upgraded Website!
London, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air has today launched a fresh, new look website with upgraded functions, making it more user-friendly for its customers. From today, visitors to www.evaair.com will be able to find the functions and information they need with just one click of a button! The new website has simplified functionality, with easy… Read the full press release
IPHONE INTERGRATION TO HELP ESSENTIAL TRAVEL CUSTOMERS EASE INTO THEIR PARKING SPACE
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s 3am and you’re racing to find the airport car park in time to check in for your flight. The kids are moaning at the back and you’re trying to decipher a badly printed map in the gloom, or, even worse, rifling through a multitude of print outs, looking for the one… Read the full press release
John Deere Meeting Brings $7.3 Million to Local Economy
Omaha CVB Launches New Economic Impact Service OMAHA, NEB. -2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — John Deere and Company held its 2012 North American Dealer meeting in Omaha this August, bringing with it more than 4,100 overnight visitors. The figures are now in and according to the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau, the economic impact of this meeting… Read the full press release
Iberia renueva sus certificados de calidad y medio ambiente en su negocio de handling
Los servicios prestados por Iberia en rampa, a pasajeros, y a clientes con movilidad reducida han superado la auditoría realizada por AENOR Madrid, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia Airport Services (IBAS), división de handling de Iberia, acaba de renovar hasta 2015 los certificados UNE-EN-ISO 9001 y UNE-EN-ISO 14001 concedidos por AENOR (Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación). Ambas certificaciones garantizan… Read the full press release
Czech Airlines bolsters Budapest-Prague frequency
Budapest Airport has today announced that Czech Airlines will increase the frequency on the popular Budapest-Prague route with the start of the winter timetable on October 28 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline is adding ten new weekly frequencies increasing from 21return flights per week dispatched in Winter 2011/12 to 31 for the coming season. All… Read the full press release
Concession Opportunity Cellular Phone Rental Kiosk Lease
SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Cell Phone Rental Kiosk Lease, and invites interested parties to attend the Informational Conference on November 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport, SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road, 2nd Floor, Accounting Conference Room. … Read the full press release
iTravel opens at Hartsfield-Jackson
Apple’s latest products available at new retailer on Concourse B ATLANTA – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Searching for the latest iPad or MacBook Air? Well, there’s a store for that — and it’s inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Airport officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate the opening of iTravel at Gate B17. Concessionaire Airport… Read the full press release