2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fitch Ratings today upgraded CVG’s rating on outstanding revenue bonds to A- and said its outlook for the airport remains stable. In raising the airport’s rating from BBB+, Fitch cited CVG’s “solid financial metrics.” Among these metrics, Fitch included lower fixed costs going forward, with a 75 percent reduction in annual debt… Read the full press release
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RAK Airways awarded ‘Best Strategic Facebook Award’ by Pan Arab Web and Social Media Awards
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — UAE’s RAK Airways is one of the youngest national carriers of the United Arab Emirates and the airline has attracted over 64,000 fans over the past one year. Social media interaction is the highest customer service platform applied by RAK Airways to consistently interact with its passengers. On May 8, 2013, at… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico D.F. and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita introduced combined travel package
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons is expert in creating unforgettable experiences, and now Four Seasons Hotel Mexico D.F. and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita are introducing a distinctive travel package that combines the relaxed tranquility of a seaside setting with a unique urban encounter. Travellers can pair a perfect Punta Mita escape with the vibrant culture of Mexico City, with… Read the full press release
Christchurch Airport announced it appointed key China trade representative for its South initiative
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swallow Wang currently based in Shanghai, has been appointed as the key China Trade Representative to support the South Island Tourism Industry. South, an initiative launched by Christchurch Airport, is pleased to announce the appointment of Swallow Wang. Prior to this appointment Swallow was the Asia Sales Director for Southern World Vacations… Read the full press release
16 new restaurants and shops opened at San Diego International Airport under airport’s Concession Development Program
New Concessions Including Craft Brews on 30th Street, Ryan Bros. Coffee and Gaslamp Marketplace Bring San Diego Flavor to Travelers SAN DIEGO, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sixteen new restaurants and shops have opened at San Diego International Airport (SDIA) over the past several months, bringing more and higher quality dining and shopping options to travelers. The openings… Read the full press release
RAK Airways attended the Arabian Travel Market under the umbrella of RAK Tourism Authority
Ras Al Khaimah, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second year RAK Airways participated in the Arabian Travel Market under the umbrella of RAK Tourism Authority and the media clout was excellent. The power-packed management team H.E. Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation and Vice-Chairman of RAK Airways along with… Read the full press release
Thomson Airways announced its first long haul 787 Dreamliner flight to take off from Gatwick Airport
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomson Airways, the first UK airline to fly the new state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner today celebrated the departure of the inaugural long haul flight to Cancun. Mexico from Gatwick airport. Thomson operated flight TOM030 with its brand new 787 plane which departed Gatwick Airport today with 291 customers on board. It was… Read the full press release
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing: absolute individuality combined with some of the world’s most clinically advanced therapies
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing combines a philosophy of absolute individuality with some of the world’s most clinically advanced therapies to offer personalized renewal for all. In a first for the city, The Spa fuses indigenous Chinese ingredients and time-honoured traditions with cutting edge techniques and technology to present treatments as decadent and effective… Read the full press release
Iberia construye su futuro con una nueva organización interna más ágil, reducida y eficiente
Se reduce de 82 a 44 el número de directivos Responde a los objetivos estratégicos planteados en el plan de transformación Propicia la mejora de la eficiencia, la productividad y una base de costes competitiva Mejora la agilidad en la toma de decisiones Facilita una mayor la cooperación y coordinación entre áreas Refuerza la orientación… Read the full press release
UK’s first airline to fly 787 Dreamliner Thomson Airways named its second aircraft ‘Alfie’ after baby born on flight
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomson Airways, the first UK airline to fly the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner, has named its second aircraft ‘Alfie’, after a baby born at 30,000 feet and delivered by cabin crew on one of its flights, after his mother unexpectedly went into labour. Weighing just 1lb and 1oz, Alfie Delamere was born 14… Read the full press release
Britain’s Got Talent star Alesha Dixon joined Thomson Airways to celebrate the inaugural long haul flight of UK’s first 787 Dreamliner
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport, 8th July 2013: Much-loved star of Britain’s Got Talent, Alesha Dixon, surprised holidaymakers today when she joined Thomson Airways team to celebrate the inaugural long haul flight of its superstar 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Usually judging Britain’s talent, Alesha learnt some new skills as she stunned customers flying to Florida, helping on the… Read the full press release
Special Four-Course Pairing Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Denver’s EDGE Restaurant with LPGA Star Cristie Kerr
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — EDGE Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver is partnering with Double Cross Vodka to present an intimate dinner event featuring professional golfer Cristie Kerr, who plays on the US Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour. Kerr is a 16-time LPGA Tour winner and former LPGA World #1 ranked champion. When not on the greens, Kerr… Read the full press release
Vacation exchange leader RCI and financial institution Concord Servicing Corporation sign affiliate agreement
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced a new agreement with Concord Servicing Corporation to offer discounted financial services to RCI’s affiliated resorts through the recently branded RCI Affiliate Access program. Concord Servicing Corporation is a well-respected financial institution in… Read the full press release
Ramada Hotels announced 30% discount at select properties throughout EMEA
LONDON, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s official. Summer is finally here and whilst the sun has yet to appear, planning a sizzling summer getaway just got easier with Ramada’s Super Summer Savings promotion. Travellers can book a trip to any one of over 90 participating Ramada hotels throughout the U.K., continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa… Read the full press release
Restaurant 5 of Discovery Suites Philippines to commemorate International Friendship Day
Philippines, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — July 30 is International Friendship Day. The event is an idea of the World Friendship Crusade which is a foundation that promotes friendship and fellowship among all human beings, regardless of race, colour or religion. To commemorate this world-wide event, Restaurant 5 of Discovery Suites features an eclectic lunch spread featuring… Read the full press release
Jeff Chase appointed Oakwood Worldwide Franchise Sales and Development Manager
LOS ANGELES, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, announces the promotion of Jeff Chase to franchise sales and development manager. In this capacity, Chase will be responsible for Oakwood Worldwide franchisee sales support, training and process. Chase will focus on aligning Oakwood Worldwide’s sales vision and strategy… Read the full press release
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA to present Q2 2013 results at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA’s presentation of the second quarter results 2013 will take place at 8:30 AM on Thursday July 11th at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The results will be presented in Norwegian by the CEO, Bjørn Kjos. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, commercially branded “Norwegian”, is a low-cost… Read the full press release
Iberia, primera aerolínea del mundo que permite a sus clientes emitir la etiqueta del equipaje desde su web
Este nuevo servicio, denominado MyBagTag, agiliza la facturación, supone mayor comodidad para el cliente y le permite ahorrar tiempo en el aeropuerto. El servicio MyBagTag se ofrecerá en los vuelos punto a punto con origen / destino España y, próximamente, se extenderá a destinos europeos e internacionales. MyBagTag es una iniciativa del proyecto Ágora de Iberia, cuyo objetivo es… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines introduces advanced in-flight entertainment system on its new Boeing 777-300ERs flights
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Customers will soon be able to experience the next generation KrisWorld, the world’s most advanced in-flight entertainment system to date, on new Boeing 777-300ERs entering Singapore Airlines’ fleet in the coming months. The new KrisWorld, based on a Panasonic Avionics hardware platform, will initially be available on eight new B777-300ERs that will begin to enter service from… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines rolls out its next generation of cabin products
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines today launched its next generation of cabin products, set to be the new industry benchmark for premium air travel. Customers travelling on select flights between Singapore and London will be the first to experience the new cabin products from September, in First, Business and Economy classes. The new seats and KrisWorld in-flight… Read the full press release
flydubai and Al Amaan Travel and Holidays open new flydubai Travel Shop in Al Ain, UAE
Al Ain, UAE, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai and Al Amaan Travel and Holidays today celebrated the opening of a new flydubai Travel Shop in Al Ain. Sheikh Musallam Salem Bin Ham, Member of the National Consultative Council and Chairman of Bin Ham Group, Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Musallam Bin Ham, Member of the Federal National Council and… Read the full press release
London City Airport sets all-time passenger record
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport has broken its all-time passenger record, just weeks after setting it. The only airport actually in London, LCY welcomed 80,315 passengers during the last week of June, beating the previous record of 78,700 set in May. The figure represents an increase of 20 per cent compared to the same… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines reports traffic results for June 2013
January to June 2013: passenger load factor up to 75.7 percent June 2013: increase in capacity utilization to 79.3 percent 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of passengers carried by the Austrian Airlines Group in the period January-June 2013 declined by 3.0 percent from the previous year to approximately 5.3 million. This is due to the… Read the full press release
Hyatt announced its plans to open second Hyatt Regency hotel in Moscow, Russia
Hyatt continues its expansion of its brand in Russia with plans for Hyatt Regency Moscow Istra Resort The hotel will be the sixth Hyatt-branded hotel under development in Russia 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Istra-Kurort LLC, a Russian real estate… Read the full press release
Russia’s leading airline Aeroflot becomes ‘Official Carrier of Manchester United Football Club’
Moscow, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot, Russia’s leading airline, has today been unveiled as the ‘Official Carrier of Manchester United Football Club’. The announcement was made at an exclusive launch at Old Trafford attended by Vitaly Saveliev, CEO of Aeroflot, Richard Arnold, Group Managing Director of Manchester United, David Moyes, Manchester United Manager, and members of the Manchester United squad. Manchester United selected JSC «Aeroflot-Russian… Read the full press release
Tourism Economics research shows Omaha Visitors spent record $1 Billion in 2012
OMAHA, NEB., 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — New economic impact research conducted by Tourism Economics shows more people are visiting Omaha and spending more in our city than ever before. In 2012, research shows 11.4 million visitors spent $1.025 billion dollars, a 13% spending increase in two years. “This research shows tourism in Omaha is growing and… Read the full press release
Iberia, en el podio de las aerolíneas más populares
Décima aerolínea internacional más puntual del mundo en junio Tercera en Europa entre las compañías de red Madrid, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — En el mes de junio, Iberia ha logrado ser la décima compañía aérea internacional más puntual del mundo y tercera de Europa, entre las compañías de red, según el informe que mensualmente publica Flightstats [Ver… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways and Etihad introduced direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Government of Kenya is leveraging on the introduction of direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi to boost trade between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates. Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Eng. Michael Kamau, said the move, which follows the signing of a codeshare agreement between national carrier… Read the full press release
EUROCONTROL released its fourth Challenges of Growth study
Brussels, Belgium, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — EUROCONTROL has released its fourth Challenges of Growth study, which looks ahead to the state of air transport in 2035, or even 2050. It is the first such study since 2008 and it reflects the impact of the economic downturn on European air traffic. Growth is expected to return, with the… Read the full press release
Experience the holy month of Ramadan at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experience the holy month of Ramadan as Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta presents special ambiance and promotions for guests to enjoy. From the intimate atmosphere to the delightful breakfasting spread at Seasons Café, special room promotions and packages for gatherings, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta ensures that guests’ experiences will be memorable. During Ramadan, the Hotel has prepared… Read the full press release