Qatar Airways Joins Hands With Cambodia Airports To Celebrate International Children’s Day

Dreams Come True For Cambodian Children As Qatar Airways Takes Youngsters On Tour Of Aircraft… …As Event Coincides With Carrier’s 100th Flight To Capital Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —— Qatar Airways recently partnered with Cambodia Airports offering 15 youngsters the opportunity to tour one of its aircraft on International Children’s Day and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore.

Introductory one-way fares starting at $149* offered for purchase through June 17 SEATTLE, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —— Alaska Airlines has inaugurated seasonal nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore. To celebrate the new flight, Alaska Airlines is offering a one-way fare of $149* for tickets purchased by June 17 for travel from June 23… Read the full press release

airberlin to offer extended selection of the popular Sansibar meals on board its flights

2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the start of the summer season, airberlin is offering even more Sansibar meals on board: From 15th June, airberlin is offering an extended selection of the popular Sansibar meals on board its flights. Alongside the Sansibar gourmet menu options, guests will then also be able to enjoy snacks such as tapas,… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport launches online parking system for all suitable car parks at the airport

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has introduced an online parking system for all suitable car parks at the airport. The move is part of a program intended to develop the quality of parking products, and is expected to quickly become popular with passengers due to the discounts provided. The introduction of the new parking system involves the… Read the full press release

Arik Air Launches new online check-in service

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West Africa and Central Africa’s leading airline, has introduced a new online check-in service to further boost its passenger experience. The service is aimed at customers who want a streamlined travel experience by reducing queuing times at the airport, especially for those travelling without check-in baggage. The new service is… Read the full press release

Howard Johnson and Fandango Partners to Give Travelers “Happy Monday”

Howard Johnson Teams Up with Fandango to Offer Guests Movie Tickets PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Committed to giving travelers a reason to have a “Happy Monday,” the Howard Johnson® hotel brand is offering guests a free Fandango movie ticket (Retail value of $10) when they book a midweek stay on a Monday at more than 370… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco’s New Toast to Luxury Package

Hong Kong, 2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is delighted to announce a new Toast to Luxury package combining a two-night stay in San Francisco with chauffeured service to a choice of wine, gin, and beer tastings. Wine connoisseurs can experience the finest vineyards of Sonoma County or Napa Valley, or choose to imbibe in… Read the full press release

1st Latin American edition of World Travel Awards will be held in Lima, Peru

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — World Travel Awards, heads for Lima Peru to make history, for this is where the Central and South America Gala ceremony will be held for the first time on July 20th 2013. The glittering red carpet event will take place at the site of the ancient Huaca Pucllana temple, located in the… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority helps UK holidaymakers avoid extra airline and airport fees and charges

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK holidaymakers can now check the cost of any extra fees they might have to pay both their airline and airport, thanks to the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) online fees and charges comparison tables. Covering the top 22 airlines operating in the UK, the CAA’s airline fees and charges comparison table… Read the full press release

British Airways to become the first airline in Europe to introduce both the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 into its fleet

2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is poised to become the first airline in Europe to introduce both the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 into its fleet. The airline will take delivery into the UK of its first two 787s on consecutive days, June 26 and 27, followed by its first A380 on July 4…. Read the full press release

Travelport honors the brightest stars of the travel industry in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan, 2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport – the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry – recently gathered Afghanistan’s travel industry in Kabul for a special awards ceremony. Organized by Travel Solutions – the official distributor of Travelport’s Galileo system in Afghanistan – this was the first event of… Read the full press release

Amadeus, Munich and Copenhagen airports to jointly work in the development and implementation of two new airport IT solutions

The agreements help Amadeus lay the technology foundation of its new product suite for airports Munich and Copenhagen airports will implement Amadeus’ Airport Sequence Manager and Amadeus Airport Fixed Resource Optimiser solutions during 2013 and 2014 respectively Madrid, Spain, 2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, today announces that… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport’s Bond rated ‘A+’ by Fitch Ratings for sixth time in a row

Fitch Ratings Affirms Hartsfield-Jackson Airport’s Bond Rating at ‘A+’ PFC hybrid bonds rated ‘A’ with all airport bonds maintaining a Stable outlook ATLANTA, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Airport officials announced today that for the sixth time in a row, Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ‘A+’ to approximately $1.95 billion of senior-lien airport general revenue bonds… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between San Diego and Kauai

SEATTLE, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service today between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai. The flight operates daily through Aug. 26, and then will operate four days a week. Alaska also flies nonstop from San Diego to Honolulu and Maui. “With the addition of San Diego-Kauai, Alaska Airlines now offers 171 flights a… Read the full press release

Tailored Approached to Wellbeing at The Imperial Spa at Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France

THE IMPERIAL SPA AT HÔTEL DU PALAIS, BIARRITZ, FRANCE – A COMPLETE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Combining head-to-toe indulgence with results-driven treatments and professional health advice, The Imperial Spa at Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France offers a tailored approached to wellbeing. The hotel’s spa menu features a full range of treatments from signature… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport Community Fund Supports National Trust’s Outdoor and Closer to Nature Programme

BELFAST CITY AIRPORT’S COMMUNITY FUND GETS CLOSE TO NATURE WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Lisburn district Scouts were the first children in Northern Ireland to get their hands dirty at a new ‘Forest School’, thanks to funding from the George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund. The airport has provided the much… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan unveils brand-new Family Suites

Introducing the New Family Suites and New Kids for All Seasons Facilities at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. Now even more enjoyable for parents and kids. 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already a great destination for families, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has just unveiled brand-new Family Suites – an ideal option for parents and up to two kids. The new… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office presents training workshop certificates to industry partners

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has recently organized the “Effective Travel Agency Supervisory Management Workshop” and “Technique in Handling Dissatisfied Customer Workshop for Tour Guides”, two professional training sessions for travel industry partners in response to the city’s booming tourism development. MGTO held a certificate presentation ceremony today (June 6) for the… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines Wins 2013 Airline Reliability Performance Award from Bombardier Aerospace for Third Year in a Row

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has won the 2013 Airline Reliability Performance Award from Bombardier Aerospace. This is the third time Ethiopian has won the award in a row. The award was given to Ethiopian for achieving an average dispatch reliability rate of… Read the full press release

United Airlines launches seasonal nonstop service between Shannon and Chicago

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines launched a seasonal nonstop service between Shannon (SNN) and its Chicago hub, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), today with a celebratory event at Shannon Airport.  The airline will operate five flights per week on the route until Aug. 27, 2013 (westbound). James Mueller, United’s Vice President Atlantic & Pacific Sales, was… Read the full press release

LAWA Invites Public to Preview the New Tom Bradley International Terminal

Los Angeles, California, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today launches www.laxappreciationday.com the reservation site for the public to register to attend LAX Appreciation Day – a preview of the New Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June, 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. LAX Appreciation Day will… Read the full press release

Increase in Passenger Traffic at Mineta San José International Airport

Calendar Year-to-Date Increase of 3.3 Percent  SAN JOSE, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is experiencing sustained passenger traffic growth in 2013, the result of more air service to the places Silicon Valley travelers want to go and an improving economy. Passenger traffic began a steady year-over-year increase in January 2013 with 0.9 percent,… Read the full press release

Visit the Chalet Suisse and discover “a piece of Switzerland” at Zurich Airport

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A variety of popular Swiss dishes such as Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (strips of veal in a creamy sauce) or mincemeat with maccaroni is now available at the new Swiss restaurant at Zurich Airport’s Airside Center. How about a hearty Swiss meal before your trip abroad? Dishes that the Swiss miss abroad and that… Read the full press release

Hyatt & MGM Resorts introduced what’s expected to be the largest loyalty program collaboration in Las Vegas

HYATT AND MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCE NEW LOYALTY PROGRAM RELATIONSHIP CHICAGO/LAS VEGAS, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today announce an unprecedented relationship between their affiliates that will offer substantial benefits to members of their loyalty programs, Hyatt Gold Passport and MGM Resorts’ M life. Starting June 20, Hyatt Gold Passport… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Launch New Service from Budapest to Istanbul

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today a new service from Budapest to Istanbul commencing on 2 August. The route will operate four times per week initially and gradually grow over the following months to a daily operation by March 2014*. Istanbul is the… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport Group And South African Tourism to Jointly Promote Tourist Traffic to South Africa

2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release with Changi Airport Group and South African Tourism) – Singapore Airlines has signed a memorandum of co-operation (MoC) with Changi Airport Group and South African Tourism to promote travel to South Africa. Under the agreement, the three parties will explore and implement activities jointly to promote tourist traffic to South Africa through Singapore Airlines’… Read the full press release

Miguel Tosoni Appointed Supply Chain Manager Latin America and the Caribbean Oakwood Worldwide

OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE® ANNOUNCES NEW SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER FOR LATIN AMERICA Miguel Tosoni Is Latest Addition To Company’s Growing Global Solutions Team LOS ANGELES, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, announces the promotion of Miguel Tosoni to supply chain manager for Latin America and the Caribbean. In this… Read the full press release

InterContinental Opens in the centre of Japan’s latest commercial development, Grand Front Osaka

Tokyo, Japan, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Osaka has now opened in the centre of Japan’s latest commercial development, Grand Front Osaka. The mixed-use development is a new landmark in the city which also includes office buildings, commercial outlets, a convention centre, academic and entertainment facilities and residences. InterContinental Osaka offers stunning panoramic views of the city… Read the full press release

The Hotel Molina Lario’s Piscina Lounge gets better on its fifth anniversary!

The Hotel Molina Lario improves its Piscina Lounge for summer 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel Molina Lario‘s Piscina Lounge gets better on its fifth anniversary! One of Malaga’s emblematic Rooftop Bars re-opens with fanfare this season after undergoing large renovation, introducing daring cuisine and some of the best views of Malaga city skyline. From now… Read the full press release

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago – The All-In-One Luxury Summertime Destination

World-class dining, outdoor fitness programming, experiential overnight packages, and more CHICAGO, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, discerning travelers seeking a unique, luxurious getaway in the heart of a vibrant metropolis are invited to visit Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, where world-class dining, entertaining vacation packages, outdoor activities and a prime location within steps of the city’s… Read the full press release