Take Advantage Of The Summer Holidays With The Suite Family Experience At Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Hong Kong, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo presents a Suite Family Experience with luxury accommodation and a host of activities for families to enjoy. Tokyo, a city of traditions handed down from generation to generation, offers a range of… Read the full press release
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Wayfinding made easier with Newly Installed Signage in Copenhagen Airport
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers will now have an easier time finding their way at Copenhagen Airport. New signage has been adapted to passengers’ needs, and digital and fixed signs have been coordinated. Danish design and branding agency Kontrapunkt has designed the new signage installed in connection with the major refurbishment and expansion of Terminal 2…. Read the full press release
Canada taps into high-end Asian markets
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — CTC puts consumers in the lap of luxury at ILTM Asia in China, tempts them with Canada’s wonderful nature at HanaTour’s travel show in South Korea. Canada was a glamorous debutante at ILTM Asia (International Luxury Travel Market) in China June 3-6. The market has a global reputation for bringing together sellers of high-end luxury travel… Read the full press release
Lufthansa sponsor of European Wheelchair Basketball Championship 2013
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fairness, team spirit, performance and success: The Lufthansa Group and sport share the same values. Because in business competition it is scarcely any different to sporting competition. What counts are strength and condition, technology and speed. Lufthansa too goes to the start with the aim of getting just that little bit better…. Read the full press release
The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority approves City of Apache Junction Membership
MESA, Ariz., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority voted unanimously to approve the City of Apache Junction as the sixth member government in the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Phoenix and the Gila River Indian Community comprise the remaining membership. Each member government has a single Board seat and vote…. Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Won the “Best Airport for the Middle East region” award from Airports Council International
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) received last week the prestigious award of “Best Airport for the Middle East region” from the Airports Council International (ACI) in an award ceremony at Çiragan Palace in Istanbul Turkey during the council’s annual meeting. The award came as a result of the… Read the full press release
British Airways sees more bookings to golf destination after its sponsored athlete Justin Rose won the US Open
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to golf destination over the past few days, attributing it to the success of its sponsored athlete Justin Rose winning the US Open – the first Englishman to do so in 43 years. Described as the ‘Rose Afterglow’, the airline has seen an increase… Read the full press release
Agoda.com offers great deals on Southern Australian hotels for adventure-seeking scuba divers
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering great deals on hotels in southern Australia that will suit scuba divers who are seeking a bit of adventure. Both the city of Adelaide and the town of Port Lincoln in southern Australia are known for… Read the full press release
Travelport and Emirates launched Emirates’ Inspire Me travel application
Trending of Emirates ‘Inspire Me’ Application Engineered by Travelport Confirms Leisure Traveler Desire for Inspirational Shopping Tools Atlanta, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, have launched Emirates’ Inspire Me travel application on the Emirates website, http://tinyurl.com/Emirates-Inspire-Me…. Read the full press release
Ryanair finalise firm order with Boeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft
OVER 100M RYANAIR PAX P.A. & 3,000 NEW JOBS 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today (19 June) finalised a firm order with Boeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft in a deal worth $15.6 billion at current list prices, which will allow Ryanair to grow its fleet to more than 400 aircraft,… Read the full press release
Hilton Athens Appoints Dimitris Melemenis as the hotel’s new executive chef
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens is pleased to introduce Dimitris Melemenis as the hotel’s new executive chef. After a long career within the company, working at various Hilton hotels across Europe, Dimitris Melemenis succeeds Yiannis Manikis, who continues his career at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center which is expected to open towards the… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ Winners Announced
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — An American finance graduate, a Brazilian travel photographer, an Irish internet entrepreneur, a French tourism graduate, an English film costume designer and a Canadian adventure tour guide have beaten off more than 330,000 competitors from 196 countries to be awarded Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’. The global competition drew to… Read the full press release
HKIA reported another busy month in April 2013 with across-the-board increases in traffic volume
HONG KONG, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported another busy month in April 2013 with across-the-board increases in traffic volume. Passenger trips and flight movements continued their upward trajectories, recording year-on-year growth of 1.1% and 5.1% to 4.9 million and 30,530 respectively, while cargo throughput reached 342,000 tonnes, up 4.5% compared to… Read the full press release
Jung, Chang-Soo inaugurated as the 5th President & CEO of Incheon Airport
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Determined to focus on the 3rd phase of the Incheon Airport Expansion Project and key growth projects CEO Jung took over his official duties on June 4 when the inauguration ceremony was held at the Incheon Airport Corporation auditorium. CEO Jung, Chang-Soo who passed the 23rd Public Administration Examination in 1979 to… Read the full press release
Craig Richmond appointed New President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
Richmond, B.C., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors Chair Mary Jordan today announced the appointment of Craig Richmond to the role of President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. Under Richmond’s leadership, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will continue to grow as a global gateway, community contributor and North America’s best airport. A dedicated team… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways awarded World’s Best Business Class in Paris Air Show at Le Bourget
Airline Wins Three Accolades At Skytrax Awards During Paris Air Show Qatar Airways Voted Best For Airline Staff Service In Middle East For Second Year Running Doha International Airport Boasts Best Business Class Lounge In World Paris Air Show, FRANCE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways took home three honours at the annual Skytrax 2013 World… Read the full press release
London City Airport campaign targets West End political communities to fly from the East
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already the obvious choice for business travellers in Canary Wharf and the City, London City Airport is now turning its attention to Westminster. A multi-channel marketing campaign has been launched to target the business and political communities in and around the West End, to position LCY as a convenient alternative to Heathrow… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific, S7 Airlines codeshare agreement
Cathay Pacific offers the best of Russia coast-to-coast through new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner S7 Airlines 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific’s own service to Moscow will now be complemented by three additional destinations in Russia as Hong Kong’s home carrier announces a new code-share agreement with oneworld partner, S7 Airlines. St. Petersburg in the… Read the full press release
Dragonair Voted “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards
Dragonair delight as Skytrax ‘World’s Best Regional Airline’ honour awarded for third time – a first for any carrier HONG KONG, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair has been voted “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline AwardsTM programme for the third time. No other airline has achieved this feat since this category was added… Read the full press release
Iberia ampliará las medidas del equipaje de mano permitido en sus vuelos
Los bultos que se lleven a bordo podrán tener unas medidas de hasta 126 cm. Madrid, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha decidido ampliar las medidas del equipaje de mano en sus vuelos: de los 115 cm. actuales (55x40x20 cm. de alto, largo y ancho) a 126 cm. 56x45x25 cm.) a partir del próximo 3 de julio. Además,… Read the full press release
EVA AIR DOŁĄCZA DO SOJUSZU STAR ALLIANCE
Szerszy wybór na rynku połączeń między Chinami a Tajwanem TAJPEJ, Tajwan, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj EVA Air została członkiem sieci Star Alliance, umacniając w ten sposób obecność Aliansu w Azji i rejonie Pacyfiku. Podczas oficjalnej ceremonii, która odbyła się na Tajwanie na Międzynarodowym Lotnisku Taoyuan, Prezes Star Alliance, Mark Schwab, powiedział: “EVA Air pomyślnie spełniła wszystkie… Read the full press release
Registration Now Open for Midway International Airport’s first-ever 5K run
CHICAGO, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all runners and walkers – get your gear ready and prepare for takeoff! On September 15, the nation’s busiest square mile will get even busier when Midway International Airport hosts its first-ever 5K run on the airfield. People of all ages, including runners, walkers, and aviation enthusiasts, are invited to experience Chicago… Read the full press release
Sofia Airport: Bulgaria Air resumes flights from Sofia to Budapest
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since the last week of June 2013, Sofia Airport’s passengers will again have the possibility to fly directly to the capital city of Hungary. Scheduled flights on Sofia – Budapest route will be operated by Bulgaria Air, the airline ranking first among carriers at Sofia Airport by the number of serviced passengers. Two aircraft will operate on the new destination connecting the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers a wide variety of options for Holy month to enjoy Ramadan by the sea
Ramadan by the Sea at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel is decorated for the occasion with traditional fawanees lanterns, offering an exclusive outdoor Ramadan experience and fresh Mediterranean breezes during iftar, sohour or shisha time at Fish Restaurant. Indoor options are also available for iftar, whether a buffet or set-menu. Kala Restaurant with its Mediterranean ambiance overlooking the sea offers a daily iftar buffet,… Read the full press release
TravelClick and its Hotel Partners Take Home 23 Interactive Media Awards for Website Design Excellence
NEW YORK, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, earned 23 Interactive Media Awards™ (IMA), more than any other company in the ‘hotel/resort’ category. The IMA recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development, and honored TravelClick with a total of eight… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia set to open in 2014
Hong Kong, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is set to make a celebrated return to the island of the gods with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia in 2014. The stunning island of Bali enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious retreat destinations with its combination of sandy… Read the full press release
UNWTO, Casa Árabe partners for tourism development and promotion in Arab countries
Madrid, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai and Casa Árabe Director General Eduardo López Busquets have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote sustainable tourism development and strengthening institutional capacity in Arab countries (Madrid, 10 June 2013). Signed at UNWTO headquarters in Madrid, the Memorandum furthers cooperation between UNWTO and Casa Árabe in common… Read the full press release
Award Winning Artist, Jewel, will take the stage at the GBTA Convention 2013
Award Winning Artist, Jewel to Speak and Perform at the 2013 GBTA Convention Alexandria, VA, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced four-time Grammy® nominee, Jewel, will take the stage at the GBTA Convention 2013 being held August 4-7, 2013 in San Diego,… Read the full press release
“The 6th Experience Macau Tour” attented by mega delegation from Mainland and Hong Kong
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Some 300 tourism officials, trade partners and key members of the press from Mainland and Hong Kong formed the delegation of “The 6th Experience Macau Tour” to visit Macau for coverage and exchange purposes, visiting non-gaming tourism facilities and attractions. The delegation members represent various tourism departments, related institutes and key media… Read the full press release
South African Airways won the Skytrax Award for Best Airline in Africa
Johannesburg, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) has been named the Best Airline in Africa in a global customer satisfaction survey. The announcement was made during the Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony hosted at the 50th International Paris Air Show earlier today. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are regarded as the most prestigious accolades… Read the full press release