2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC) and Italy’s largest airline, today (6 June) announced additional low cost coach transfers with Italian coach operator, Autostradale, offering Ryanair passengers travelling to and from Italy great value coach transfers at 6 Ryanair airports. Ryanair passengers travelling through Milan, Pisa, Rome and Venice, and for… Read the full press release
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Renaissance Arc de Triomphe and Model Jessica Minh Anh Partner on RLife LIVE
PARIS, FRANCE, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel is giving Parisians and hotel guests the opportunity to discover spring/summer 2014 fashion trends though a series of unique RLife LIVE events inspired by fashion. On Friday night, the hotel was transformed into a catwalk as guests were treated to an intimate fashion show curated by model… Read the full press release
Air France-KLM Group to use Amadeus’ shopping technology for a further five years across its domestic and international websites
Amadeus continues to grow its global e-Commerce business with key Air France-KLM agreement At the same time, a recent study performed by Amadeus finds that its e-Retail solution delivers on average a 7% increase in airlines’ online yield and a 24% increase in revenue Madrid, Spain, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner… Read the full press release
Join Marriott Vacation Club’s Share the Rewards Sweepstakes
ORLANDO, Fla., 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — How many times have you dreamed about winning a prize that would benefit you and include something extra for your friends and your favorite charity? We’ve been making vacation dreams come true for nearly 30 years for more than 416,000 Owners and invite you to enter now and Share the Rewards! What would… Read the full press release
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Commends White House On Patent Troll Reforms
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issues the following statement in response to today’s White House announcement of new executive actions and legislative recommendations designed to rein in patent trolls and improve incentives for future innovation in high-tech patents: “Many consumers, businesses, and other end users across the country, especially in… Read the full press release
Norwegian to operate its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on several European routes this summer
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian will operate its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on several European routes this summer, including London – Oslo. Norwegian’s passengers will also have the opportunity to experience the state-of-the-art 787 Dreamliner on selected routes from Oslo to Alicante, Malaga, Nice and Barcelona. Norwegian is scheduled to take delivery of its first… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport, International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) to partner on firefighter training courses
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport is set to become a training partner with the International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) and host firefighter training courses at the airport from next week. Together, the two businesses will deliver training to airport fire and rescue services and in doing so, they aim to deliver real benefits to the… Read the full press release
Iberia inicia sus rutas de verano a Dubrovnik, Zagreb y Atenas
En Croacia, se podrán combinar los vuelos a Zagreb y Dubrovnik, lo que facilita los recorridos por el país. Iberia ofrece también este verano vuelos directos a Atenas, coincidiendo con los meses de mayor demanda a este destino. Además, en código compartido con Iberia Express, en los meses de verano también se ofrecen vuelos a… Read the full press release
Air France Enhances Services To The Needs Of Its Disabled And Reduced-Mobility Passengers
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France is enhancing its offer of services adapted to the needs of its disabled and reduced-mobility passengers. From the time they make their booking to the time they arrive at their destination, Air France does all it can to make their trip easier. Since the beginning of May 2013, the SAPHIR service for… Read the full press release
South African Airways (SAA): Whole of State’ aviation policy alignment critical to aviation’s efficiency and economic contribution
Cape Town, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Successful state owned airlines’ critical success factors include clarity of mandate and a harmonised ‘Whole Of State’ aviation policy framework. Global air services drive almost all economic sectors, delivering trade, employment, tax revenues, job creation, skills development and a substantial direct and indirect contribution to Gross Domestic Product and, along… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines to fly nonstop between Anchorage-Phoenix and Anchorage-Las Vegas
Carrier will also begin using Bombardier Q400 aircraft on two intra-Alaska routes next year ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will begin flying nonstop between Anchorage and Phoenix, starting Dec. 18, and Anchorage and Las Vegas, starting Dec. 19, 2013. Introductory fares of $179* for Anchorage-Las Vegas and $189* for Anchorage-Phoenix are available for… Read the full press release
WTTC: Over 15,000 Hotels Globally Adopt the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 15,000 hotels around the world have so far adopted the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) methodology that allows them, for the first time, to calculate and communicate the carbon footprint of hotel stays and meetings in a consistent and transparent way. This huge achievement is the result of months of hard… Read the full press release
It’s Father’s Day in style in the heart of Beverly Hills at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Memorable Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Beverly Hills at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Hand rolled cigar table at THE Blvd, special dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, men’s treatment gift at The Spa and the annual Concours D’Elegance on Rodeo Drive. Beverly Hills has become the place to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday June… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways to Host IATA 70th Annual General Meeting and World Transport Summit in June 2014
Global Aviation Leaders Converge On Qatar’s Capital City Doha As Industry Gathering Returns To Middle East Following 17-Year Absence Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Qatar Airways as the host airline for the 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Transport Summit to be held in… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines has officially landed in Wichita, Kansas!
Southwest Airlines Has Officially Launched Service To Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Southwest Airlines Adds 85th City to Route Map, Offering Kansas Travelers More Destinations and More Low Fares 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has officially landed in Wichita, Kansas! Southwest’s first flight arrived at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on Sunday, June 2, and the airline… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Adds Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper to Airline’s in-flight Beverage Service
Miramar, Florida, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) and Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) have reached an agreement that adds Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper to the airline’s in-flight beverage service beginning this month. The Miramar, Fla.-based airline already carries DPS’s Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Club Soda and Tonic Water, as well… Read the full press release
Kupuj wcześniej, lataj taniej z LOT-em
Warszawa, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT z początkiem czerwca proponują nową odsłonę taryfy “First Minute”, przygotowaną specjalnie dla osób, które planują swoje podróże z wyprzedzeniem. Będzie to stała taryfa w ofercie polskiego przewoźnika. „Kupuj wcześniej, lataj taniej” – właśnie pod takim hasłem wystartowała kampania LOT-u promująca bardzo atrakcyjną cenowo taryfę „First Minute”. Najtańsze… Read the full press release
The Symbol of Bulgaria, the oil-bearing rose, again to welcome arriving passengers at Sofia Airport
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — For second consecutive year, Sofia Airport Terminal 2 is opening doors for the Bulgarian oil-bearing rose – a symbol of our country. On Thursday and Friday (30-31 May) 20 volunteers will welcome arriving passengers with fragrant flowers, picked early in the morning from the rose gardens of the village of Panicherevo. To preserve rose fragrance, collection… Read the full press release
17-year-old Honolulu High School Student Designed the Alaska Airlines ‘Spirit of the Islands’ Aircraft
HONOLULU, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A specially painted Alaska Airlines jet adorned with a Honolulu high school student’s winning design honoring the culture of the Aloha State touched down today in Honolulu before a crowd of students, educators and travelers. The unique paint theme, dubbed the “Spirit of the Islands,” was created by 17-year-old Aaron Nee…. Read the full press release
Qatar Airways launches flights to its fourth destination in the Republic of Iraq – to the southern port city of Basra
Southern Port City Of Basra Joins Growing Network Taking Iraqi Frequency To 16 Flights A Week… …With Connections Via Airline’s Doha Hub To More Than 100 Cities Worldwide Basra, REPUBLIC OF IRAQ, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fourth destination in the Republic of Iraq – to the southern port city… Read the full press release
O’Hare International Airport Offers Express Lanes for International Passengers Arriving Without Checked Baggage
CHICAGO, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — O’Hare International Airport now offers expedited “1-Stop” customs processing for international passengers arriving without checked baggage. The new initiative will streamline the U.S. entry process and minimize customs wait times. “1-Stop” is available to all passengers who arrive at O’Hare’s International Terminal 5 with only carry-on luggage and proper documentation. “Chicago O’Hare… Read the full press release
Copenhagen Airport Offers Lowest Prices on Beauty Products in Scandinavia
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Prices on fragrances, cosmetics and skincare products are lower at Copenhagen Airport Tax Free than at the neighbouring airports in Scandinavia, a price check made by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten shows. For passengers spending time at Copenhagen Airport before their flight, it is not a bad idea to pamper themselves with fragrances, cosmetics… Read the full press release
Write a review for your recent stays with Marriott to automatically enter the Marriott Rewards Insiders Review Sweepstakes
Have Your Say & You Could See The World On Marriott Rewards’ Dime 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Have something to say about a recent stay? Write a review for each of your recent stays with Marriott to automatically enter the Marriott Rewards Insiders Review Sweepstakes* for a chance to win one of two grand prize trips for… Read the full press release
Heathrow’s New Terminal 2 is Now Only One Year Away
Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 will open its doors on 4th June 2014 £2.5bn of private investment in UK infrastructure Companies and jobs supported across the UK 20 million passengers a year will use the new terminal 6 months of testing involving 14,000 people before the new terminal opens 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow’s new Terminal 2,… Read the full press release
British Airways is bringing back ‘Silent Picturehouse’ – A Unique Cinematic Experience Showing Travel Inspired Films
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is bringing back ‘Silent Picturehouse’ – a unique cinematic experience showing five travel inspired films on big screens in the evening, and children’s movies by day. In an innovative twist, viewers tune in from personal headsets, replicating the in-flight experience. Silent Picturehouse will take place in an exclusive London venue… Read the full press release
Popular Pop-Up Restaurants Return To The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago Presented By WTTW11’s Check, Please!
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in Grant Park, will once again include the popular new feature of Pop-Ups, restaurants that literally pop up for just a day or two. New this year, many of the restaurants will be on site for two days in a row and an additional… Read the full press release
Jersey’s young musicians first in the Channel Islands to win a nationally recognised Silver Arts Award
Young band members win Jersey’s first Silver Arts Awards 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — To achieve the qualification, keyboard player Honor Butel (13), singer Joe Chadd (17) and guitarist Robbie Dark (17) organised Rock The Wharf, a music event designed to give young people under 13 the experience of playing live, performing on stage and being in… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines возобновляет полёты в Хорватию
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, возобновляет полеты из Москвы в популярные курортные города Хорватии. С 1 июня выполняются рейсы из Москвы в Пулу – город, расположенный в северной части Хорватии на западном побережье полуострова Истрия. Полеты будут осуществляться с периодичностью два раза в неделю – по средам и субботам. Рейсы в… Read the full press release
Premier Holidays: Top ten Faraway destinations for summer 2013
FEEL THE HEAT THIS SUMMER FROM £999 WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Save up to £845 per couple on Faraway holidays this summer with leading independent tour operator Premier Holidays. Premier Holidays has put together a selection of fantastic deals on luxury packages to some of its top selling destinations for summer 2013. The… Read the full press release
ECTAA calls for competitive travel market offering high level of consumer protection in the upcoming revision of the European consumer legislation on package travel
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In view of the long awaited revision of the European consumer legislation on package travel, The European Travel Agents’ And Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) is calling for the maintenance of a high level of consumer protection while ensuring a level-playing field among all actors in the travel market. At its bi-annual meeting in… Read the full press release