2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Paralympic heroes get set to take the stage this week, new research from VisitBritain suggests that receiving a good welcome is likely to see visitors recommend travelling to the UK to others, with 80% of visitors feeling at least ‘very welcome’ in 2011. VisitBritain sponsored a question on the Civil Aviation Authority’s survey… Read the full press release
Flight and Hotel Rebooking, Emergency Medical Assistance and More Available Through Toll-Free Number Stevens Point, WI, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Tropical Storm Isaac continues on its path through the Gulf of Mexico, Travel Guard North America® (www.travelguard.com) announced today that it will provide emergency travel and medical assistance services free to all U.S. and Canadian travelers… Read the full press release
43% of population inspired to explore more of UK by exciting events of 2012 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — 3.6 million Brits (7% of the adult population) will make the most of the forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend by taking an overnight holiday trip in the UK, with 2.8 million people (6%) taking that trip in England,… Read the full press release
Bath’s local economy to benefit from tourism funding 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 3-Year tourism project, ‘Growing Tourism Locally’ will stimulate economic growth and jobs at a local level Bath’s destination marketing organisation, Bath Tourism Plus, (BTP) is set to invest an additional £1million into promoting Bath and North East Somerset over the next 3 years,… Read the full press release
IHG continues aggressive growth strategy in Brazil with expansion into new city MIAMI, FL, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], Latin America’s most experienced international hotel company, today announced that the Holiday Inn Express Rio Branco in Brazil has broken ground. The new-build hotel is scheduled to open in late 2013, just in… Read the full press release
Daily Nonstop Service Starts October 4, 2012 Miramar, Florida, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is adding daily nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport starting October 4, 2012. Customers can check out the insanely low fares offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to receive alerts on… Read the full press release
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila invites everyone to live life to the fullest at Tosca Italian Grill! This September, indulge in a unique and tantalizing culinary experience featuring Italian cuisine while basking in the restaurant’s chic and worldly atmosphere. Included in Tosca’s extensive a la carte menu is a variety of appetizers, soups, salad,… Read the full press release
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — PACKAGE INCLUDES ACCOMMODATIONS, TICKETS TO THE GRAND OPENING PARTY AND MORE. WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost – A TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the United States… Read the full press release
Tickets on Sale Friday, August 31 at 10 a.m. Hershey, Pa., 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist Bill Gaither will present the Gaither Christmas Homecoming music spectacular at Giant Center on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. The legendary recording artist will present an exciting celebration, filled with the very best in Christian music, including… Read the full press release
Growing Development Pipeline Reinforces the Brand’s Commitment to Expand Portfolio Shanghai, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotels group by number of rooms and in Greater China, continues its rapid distribution growth in the region with Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts adding 10 new hotels to its brand portfolio in 2012…. Read the full press release
Christmas Party Packages at Dusit Thani Manila (Starting at PHP 1,300 nett per person) 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — How do you make a celebration truly memorable? This season, we can’t wait to present you with the most-thoughtful Christmas Party Packages guaranteed to suit your every need and more! Enjoy all-out privileges exclusively yours on top of… Read the full press release
NEW DELHI, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri today announced the launch of ‘The Royal Rajasthan’ food festival at Zune, the Indian specialty restaurant. From August 31 until September 14, 2012, guests at the hotel, located adjacent to Janakpuri West Metro station, will be able to savour a range of authentic preparations from the… Read the full press release
Create new traditions this fall celebrating brilliant foliage, harvest, music, and arts in Virginia RICHMOND, Va., 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for Lovers is about love – pure and simple. It’s about spending time with those you love, doing the things you love to do on a great vacation. Visiting Virginia during the fall season is… Read the full press release
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial carrier is to begin scheduled commercial services between Lagos, Nigeria and Douala, Cameroon. The first commercial flight on the new route will be held on Thursday August 30 and subsequently operate three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The outbound flight will depart… Read the full press release
Exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits await the country’s frequent flyers MUMBAI, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline and ICICI Bank Ltd., India’s largest private sector bank, today announced the launch of the “Jet Airways ICICI Bank Credit Cards”, a suite of co-branded cards offering exceptional value to JetPrivilege members and the country’s… Read the full press release
BETHESDA, MD, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) recently released its second full comprehensive Sustainability Report, using guidelines set forth by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). In it, Marriott announced $2.5 million invested in its environmental portfolio over the past three years, and significant contributions to workforce development for disadvantaged youth around the world to help them… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Dodgers Community Partnerships will honor Los Angeles Airport Police along with other local law enforcement and fire department 2011 Medals and Commendation recipients, at the Los Angeles Dodgers First Responders Appreciation Day. Los Angeles Airport Police Division honorees participating in the event during the Dodgers and… Read the full press release
“UNDERTOW” – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA’S ONLY SPINNING ROLLER COASTER SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ —The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk unveiled plans for a new $5.5M ride during a presentation for employees and media at the Boardwalk today. A new spinning roller coaster, named Undertow, will join the Boardwalk’s scream-worthy lineup of rides next summer. Manufactured by… Read the full press release
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Please be aware of construction on the Terminal Drive overpass between I-275 and the airport through mid October. Work will require lane closures on Terminal Drive and possibly on I-275. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to get to the airport. ###
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has informed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials of the closure of Lincoln Boulevard (SR-1) from Sepulveda Boulevard to McConnell Avenue beginning Monday, August 27 through Friday, August 31 as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Caltrans work aims to enhance safety and mobility… Read the full press release
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will commence scheduled thrice weekly flights to Kuala Lumpur on October 31, 2012, via Bangkok. Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and dubbed the Garden City of Lights, is renowned for its numerous tourist attractions, which include the… Read the full press release
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group Monthly Traffic Data – July 2012. 1.1) JAL Group International Passenger Traffic Data – FY2012 1.2) Month International Passenger Route Traffic Data – July 2012 2) JAL Group Total Domestic Passenger Traffic – FY2012 3) JAL Group Cargo Traffic Data – FY2012 4) Monthly JAL Group Flight Operation Data –… Read the full press release
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific today announced the opening of a new First and Business Class Lounge for passengers travelling out of Paris Charles De Gaulle (Roissy) Airport. The lounge, located in the new connecting building between Terminal 2A and 2C on Level 2, has an area of more than 600 square metres and can… Read the full press release
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — A ‘memory tree’ used by Olympic athletes to record their favourite memory of London 2012 is now available online for everyone to browse. · Tree used by Olympians to record their memories of London · Memory tree was in place at Heathrow’s temporary Games Terminal · More than a hundred messages scanned… Read the full press release
Harrisburg, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exhibit components from the Civil War Road Show will be installed at The State Museum of Pennsylvania after its final tour ends in September, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) said today. “Giving these components a home at The State Museum will allow a greater number of people to see… Read the full press release
La SNCB a connu un weekend chargé. Avec le beau temps, plus de 78.000 voyageurs ont pris le train en direction de la côte. De plus, beaucoup de festivaliers du Pukkelpop ont regagné leur domicile. 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — La SNCB a transporté 78.000 personnes à destination de la côte. C’est la journée de samedi qui… Read the full press release
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of 1pm CDT today, Southwest Airlines canceled 13 flights and AirTran canceled 22 flights due to Tropical Storm Isaac. The Florida airports affected by cancelations are Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, West Palm Beach, and Key West. Key West Airport made the decision to close until tomorrow. Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, and… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Opens Flight Schedule through April 12, 2013 DALLAS – 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the carrier will add a 79th destination to its route map with service to Branson, Missouri, beginning in March 2013. Southwest starts service in Branson on March 9, 2013, with daily flights offering nonstop service to… Read the full press release
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Monday, 27 August) announced that based on the latest forecast for Severe Typhoon Bolaven, two flights to and from Seoul on Tuesday will be cancelled. Details of the flights cancelled are as follows: Flight No. Route Scheduled Departure Time (Local Time) CX434 From Hong Kong to Seoul… Read the full press release
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has restructured its “Guest Experience” department to deal with all aspects of its product. From now on the new team will steer and develop the airberlin product range centrally and thus realise synergies within the company. Thomas Ney, Executive Vice President Guest Experience at airberlin, together with his team of colleagues,… Read the full press release