Bristol Airport teams up with Destination Bristol and Bath Tourism Plus at Routes Europe

Bristol Mayor backs mission to secure new air services  2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport is teaming up with Destination Bristol and Bath Tourism Plus to promote the region’s attractions to airlines at the Routes Europe event in Budapest next week (12-14 May). The aviation industry’s annual route development forum gives airports and tourism authorities the… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport launches website and app for iPhone, iPad and android devices

2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, 10th May, sees the launch of the new Shannon Airport website and app for iPhone, iPad and android devices. Our aim for both the website and the app is to provide customers with everything they need to know from the planning stages of a trip right through to boarding the plane… Read the full press release

Brand USA hosts familiarization trip for nearly 100 influential international travel agents

Washington, DC, 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Brand USA, the new tourism marketing entity responsible for promoting the United States to world visitors, has organized its first-ever, multi-itinerary familiarization trip for nearly 100 influential international travel agents, May 9-16. “The Brand USA inaugural MegaFam is providing some of the United… Read the full press release

Iberia renueva su alta dirección para liderar la transformación de la compañía

El número de directores que reportan directamente al consejero delegado se reduce a nueve Desaparece el concepto de dirección  general Se potencia la dirección de Desarrollo de Red y Alianzas como apuesta de crecimiento  futuro Se crea la Dirección Corporativa que engloba Recursos Humanos, Seguridad y Responsabilidad Social Corporativa, donde uno de sus objetivos prioritarios… Read the full press release

Hampton Hotels Celebrates Grand Opening of 1,900th Property in New York

Nearly 150 Brand Leaders, VIPs Gather for ‘Hamptonality United’ Event Unveiling New-Build Hampton Inn Manhattan/United Nations and Honoring Hampton’s Global Diversity, Strength MCLEAN, Va., 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phil Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand management at Hilton Worldwide and Jim Holthouser, executive vice president, global brands at Hilton Worldwide welcomed nearly 150 hospitality… Read the full press release

Early Summer Deals at Hershey Lodge

Rates from $199, Packages from $295 on Select Dates in May and June  Hershey, Pa., 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Hersheypark prepares to open Shoreline Sprayground and two new water slides in The Boardwalk at Hersheypark, Hershey Lodge is also gearing up for a fun-filled summer. Visitors are invited to take an early summer getaway and receive exclusive pricing on packages and… Read the full press release

‘Best Jobs’ candidates seek support for their application including influential figures willing to endorse them

2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two US talk show hosts, an Olympic gold medallist, an Academy Award winning actress, a former Australian cricket captain, a German supermodel, a Welsh world champion boxer, a Bollywood actor and a Canadian celebrity chef are amongst the international figures who have provided support for the candidates still in the running for… Read the full press release

Hipmunk site and mobile users can now book hotels through a partnership with Expedia® Affiliate Network

SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hipmunk, one of the leading travel sites, today announced users of the site and mobile applications will now be able to book hotels directly with Hipmunk through a partnership with Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN). “This marks a significant moment for our business,” said Adam Goldstein, Hipmunk CEO. “We’ve heard from many of our… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada Featured In Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown On CNN

Montréal, 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — While food remains the focus of Anthony Bourdain’s newest television venture with CNN, “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” VIA Rail Canada (viarail.ca) made a cameo appearance in the most recent episode, “Canada” (Ep. 4). Bourdain, along with Fred Morin and Dave McMillan, co-owners of the Montréal restaurant Joe Beef and avid train buffs,… Read the full press release

Premier Holidays: Visit the world’s most spectacular gardens from £285 per person

2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of the Chelsea Flower Show, leading independent tour operator Premier Holidays is offering a range of bespoke holiday packages to some of the world’s most stunning gardens from just £285 per person. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, held between 21 – 25 May 2013 by the Royal Horticultural Society, is… Read the full press release

FirstGroup provides London’s Air Ambulance

2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, today revealed that it is providing London’s Air Ambulance, the charity that delivers an advanced trauma team to critically injured people in London, with £100k worth of support over four years. Last month one of FirstGroup’s brand new hybrid buses, which… Read the full press release

Atmosphere brand launches its official Logo!

2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Atmosphere brand launches its official Logo! The primary objective of the logo is to showcase the new ‘Indian Ocean’ resort brand in the right perspective to the discerning traveller, with the usage of the vibrant tropical Indian Ocean blues, the pristine turquoise of the lagoon and the symbolic sun of the Indian… Read the full press release

14 years in a row, Avis Car Rental named the leading car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the 14th year in a row, Avis Car Rental has been named the leading car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®. Avis ranked number one in each of the four drivers of brand loyalty, including brand reputation; pricing discounts and options; customer service and convenience;… Read the full press release

&Beyond has once again ensured that sustainability is key in the design of its stand for Indaba 2013

2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a pioneer in responsible tourism and conservation, leading luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has once again ensured that sustainability is key in the design of its stand for Indaba 2013.  Following in the footsteps of last year’s stand, which won the Platinum Award in the Outdoor category, &Beyond’s creation this year is made of… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Offers Guests An Extended Range of Prizes with New ‘Dine And Fly With Hilton Pattaya’ Promotion

PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced the ‘Dine And Fly with Hilton Pattaya’ promotion that is running for a third consecutive year. Held from May 1 to November 30, 2013, the promotion offers guests the chance to win exciting prizes while enjoying great food and beverage deals as well as the luxurious spa… Read the full press release

New report identifies large portion of industry at risk from slow adoption

Travel industry “exposed” by inefficient payment systems Melbourne, Australia, 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ —  eNett has predicted that the travel industry faces “being left behind” as the cost of out-dated payment systems and payment methods fail to keep up with technology usage in other areas. The research, the first of its kind to explore the views of… Read the full press release

Iberia, elegida marca “superbrand” del mercado español

Madrid, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha sido seleccionada como una de las 17 marcas de la excelencia por el sello Superbrands. Para elegir a las marcas de la excelencia, SuperBrands realiza una primera selección entre todas las marcas comerciales individuales que hay en España (alrededor de 1 millón) basándose en criterios de notoriedad, inversión publicitaria, relevancia… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways will resume service between Mineta San José International Airport and Narita International Airport on June 1, 2013

Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Soar Over Bay Area Skies Again   SAN JOSE, CALIF., 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) will resume nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on June 1, 2013. ANA’s first priority is passenger safety, and is working closely with the Boeing Company, the Federal Aviation Administration and… Read the full press release

Retail Concession Opportunity at San Francisco International Airport

SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport is soliciting Proposals for the Pop-Up Retail Concession Program in Boarding Area E of Terminal 3, and invites you to attend the Informational Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport. The meeting will be held at the SFO Business Center, 575… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport and Ryanair have teamed up for The French Property Exhibition 2013

2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair and Leeds Bradford Airport have teamed up with The French Property Exhibition 2013 to offer two lucky winners the opportunity to travel to one of the airline’s French routes (Dinard, Limoges or Montpellier) from Yorkshire’s Gateway airport, including free airport parking and executive Yorkshire Premier Lounge access. Ryanair flies twice weekly… Read the full press release

Transient Bookings Continue to Carry Growth in 2013

NEW YORK, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The transient segment, which consists of individual business and leisure travelers, is continuing to support both average daily rate (ADR) and committed occupancy over the group segment in 2013, according to data from the April 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). “The vast majority of the top 25 North… Read the full press release

Day and nightlife venues debut at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas This Summer

Hot Day and Nightlife Venues Debut at Four SeasonsHotel Las Vegas and Adjacent Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino This Summer. PRESS, Daylight, LIGHT and Michael Jackson ONE highlight exciting new lineup. 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas guests don’t have to leave the property to experience the newest venues in the entertainment and nightlife capital of the… Read the full press release

Travel Alert: Enterprise Holdings’ brands decreased basic rates by an average of 6.5 percent for airport travelers from 2009 to 2013

President and COO Nicholson: “We are able to use our extensive network to help keep rental cars affordable” ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — With American families now planning their summer 2013 road trips, many consumers are paying extra close attention to car-rental prices. In fact, during the last few months, some media outlets have reported concerns… Read the full press release

Contract for Sustainable Management Grazing Services at O’Hare International Airport awarded to Central Commissary Holdings, LLC

​CHICAGO, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces that a contract for sustainable management grazing services at O’Hare International Airport has been awarded to Central Commissary Holdings, LLC, 1021 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL. The selection comes following a Request for Quotation (RFQ) Invitation for Sustainable Vegetation Management Grazing Services that was issued on September 14,… Read the full press release

Copenhagen Airport invites passengers to visit Danish craftsmanship at new, pop-up showroom at Nytorv

Danish design comes alive at Copenhagen Airport Copenhagen Airport invites passengers to visit a new, pop-up showroom at Nytorv next to Tax Free (New Square). Here, travellers will have the opportunity to experience the craftsmanship behind some of the most famous and innovative Danish design brands before take-off.  2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Elegant jewellery and classical design icons… Read the full press release

Canadian Tourism Commission merges its three consumer websites

New website fuelled by inspiration and information for travellers from around the world. 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Simplicity is just bliss. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has brought together its three consumer websites (Canada.travel, keepexploring.ca and explorecanadalikealocal.com) to create a single inspiring and user-friendly site for travellers of every stripe. The new merged website will help travellers to the what,… Read the full press release

Travelport launches Latest version of Travelport Rooms and More™

Latest version of the hotel booking engine integrates superior user interface with extensive new content – now offering over 450,000 unique hotel properties and one million room deals Langley, UK, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has unveiled a series of significant enhancements… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches RyanairTalk smartphone app – Passengers Can Save Over 90% On Phone Bills

2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (8 May) announced the launch of RyanairTalk, a smartphone app which allows Ryanair passengers avoid extortionate roaming charges from their network providers and to enjoy cheap calls home when travelling and cheap international calls when at home. RyanairTalk enables users to make cheap calls direct… Read the full press release

Amadeus, Thai Airways International sign new long-term, full content agreement

Amadeus travel agency points of sale worldwide will benefit from guaranteed access to THAI and THAI Smile full range of fares, schedules and availability via the Amadeus system Madrid, Spain, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and Thai Airways International (THAI), the flag carrier of Thailand, have signed… Read the full press release

Thailand bags the Best Spa Destination (Asia) at 6th GeoSpa AsiaSpa India Awards

Bangkok, 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 6th GeoSpa AsiaSpa India Awards were held at the Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon, on 29th April to celebrate the Spa and Wellness industry. Thailand bagged the “Best Spa Destination (Asia)”, Reader’s choice Award voted by the readers of the AsiaSpa India Magazine, which is the most popular spa and wellness magazine in… Read the full press release