Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by April 4 for travel through Sept. 8 DENVER, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a fare sale with family fun fares that can help you make some great summer memories. Fly to your favorite Frontier city with fares as low as $89* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET… Read the full press release
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts Offers LGBT Travelers New Ways To Go Out As Pride Travel Season Begins
New ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.’ Package Offers Value At More Than 460 Hotels In Top Gay Destinations Worldwide MCLEAN, Va., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As cities from San Francisco and Toronto to London and Amsterdam prepare for the start of Pride season, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers added value at more than 460 participating Hilton and Hilton Grand… Read the full press release
JW Marriott Hotels Offer Kids Menu by Keri Glassman — Brings Nutrition, Flavor and Imagination to the Table
Washington, D.C., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has partnered with nationally recognized nutritionist and author Keri Glassman to create a new JW Kids Menu, helping junior jetsetters build healthy eating habits while traveling and arming them with the skills they need to continue the practice at home. The interactive menu, debuting at… Read the full press release
Amadeus and IAG sign new long-term content agreement
New deal will ensure Amadeus travel agents continue to enjoy full access to a comprehensive range of fares, schedules and availability from British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express Madrid, Spain, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has today signed a new long-term content agreement with International Airlines Group… Read the full press release
SFO/SAS Announce “#SFOadventure” Photo Contest on Instagram & Twitter
Social media contest to award round-trip tickets on Scandinavian Airlines SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is welcoming Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) new non-stop service to Copenhagen by hosting a social media photo contest. SAS begins flying non-stop to Copenhagen, Denmark six times per week on April 8, 2013. The “#SFOadventure”… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT JOB FAIR OFFERS 125 FOOD-SERVICE POSITIONS
Los Angeles, California, 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) First Source Hiring Program is coordinating the first job fair for airport tenants planning to hire hundreds of employees for the new restaurant and retail complex opening this summer in the New Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). HMS Host,… Read the full press release
Massport Proposes New and Amended Capital Programs Projects to Boston Logan’s Passenger Facility Charge Program
2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is applying to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for authority to use the amount of passenger facility charges (PFCs) collected from certain enplaning passengers at Boston Logan Airport International Airport in order to pay for certain specified airfield and terminal projects at Logan. In accordance with FAA… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and a cleaner world
Introducing a Greener Way at Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Hotel’s commitment to sustainability and a cleaner world. 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and appreciates the importance of socially responsible programs to help save lives and protect our planet. That’s why the Hotel has partnered with Clean the World to recycle soaps and bottled amenities from guest rooms… Read the full press release
Expedia Adds Beautiful, Simple Itinerary with Live Data to Award-Winning Booking App
Expedia Shares New Download Numbers, Passes 11 Million Downloads Milestone on Eve of Mobile Itineraries Launch BELLEVUE, Wash., 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel company, today announced the addition of a set of robust, visual mobile itineraries capabilities to its award-winning Expedia mobile app. Because the itinerary is connected to the traveler’s… Read the full press release
TAT Promotes Cycling Tours at the “Bangkok Bike 2013”
Bangkok, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with NCC Exhibition Organisers (NEO), is to organise the Bangkok Bike 2013 during 2-5 May 2013 at Hall 4, Impact Muang Thong Thani. The first exhibition of its kind in the country, it is designed to promote the use of bicycles for both recreational… Read the full press release
IHG® Announces New Holiday Inn Express® Hotel for Downtown Oklahoma City
Award-Winning owner NewcrestImage Group Expands Midscale Hotel Portfolio with IHG ATLANTA, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces its newest hotel development for Oklahoma City, in the vibrant Bricktown entertainment area. In partnership with NewcrestImage, the new-build Holiday Inn Express® will join the neighborhood at… Read the full press release
Aeroflot puts its third brand new Boeing 777-300ER into service
MOSCOW, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot puts its third brand new Boeing 777-300ER into service in accordance with the delivery plan and without any delays. The aircraft is named in honor of Prince Mikhail B. Barclay de Tolly (1761-1818), Russian Field Marshal and Minister of War during the Patriotic War of 1812 against the Napoleonic forces. This Boeing 777-300ER is the third to join the Aeroflot fleet out… Read the full press release
Skytrax: ANA All Nippon Airways achieves 5-Star Airline rating
2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Airline Star Rating review, Japan’s largest airline, ANA All Nippon Airways has been elevated to the exclusive 5-Star Airline Rating, reflecting the high quality of Airport and Onboard product and service standards of ANA All Nippon Airways. The exclusive, top-tier 5-Star Rating is only awarded to airlines achieving the highest… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2012
bmi regional, Aegean Airlines, Thai Airways International and Saudi Airlines Cargo best-performing airlines 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2007 Brussels Airport for the first time handed out the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards to airlines and partners that stand out in terms of punctuality and performance, environment and safety and network and route development. During the sixth… Read the full press release
The Best of the West on Two Wheels: New Biking Package at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole
2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, guests can immerse themselves in Wyoming’s expansive sky, rushing rivers and grand beauty while riding alongside the Teton mountain range on an exclusive Fitzgerald’s Bicycles tour with Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. On these new tours, guests ride through four distinct regions of Jackson Hole and Teton Valley, sampling the authentic Wild West. Pedals… Read the full press release
JAL New jal.com Homepage for Overseas
TOKYO, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) renewed its overseas homepage http://www.jal.com/ on March 28, 2013 to reflect customer needs to improve usability. In line with the homepage used in Japan http://www.jal.co.jp/, JAL’s overseas websites which is being served in 26 countries and regions, served in 11 different languages*1 have been reconstructed to provide customers with more information that is… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flights between San Diego and Boston
$159* one-way fare available for purchase now through April 9, for travel April 30 through June 12, 2013 SEATTLE, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flights today between San Diego and Boston—the sixth new city the carrier has begun serving from San Diego in the past year. To kick off the new service, the… Read the full press release
airberlin: topbonus spring promotion to take place in April
2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout April, members of topbonus, the airberlin frequent flyer program, can collect five times as many miles with every purchase at a Heinemann Duty Free shop in Germany or Austria. For every euro spent, topbonus members receive five topbonus award miles. With topbonus, award miles can be redeemed for an award flight… Read the full press release
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
Enterprise one of only five major companies to publish GRI-verified sustainability reports in travel industry Kirk Kazanjian: “Today’s customers have a strong interest in doing business with companies committed to sustainability” ST. LOUIS, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has received the 2013 Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Award from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), honoring the company as a leader… Read the full press release
Oman Air Celebrates Success at ITB Berlin
Oman Air is celebrating its participation this year in an extraordinarily successful ITB Berlin. 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors to its spectacular stand at the German travel fair, which is one of the largest events of its kind in the world. In addition,… Read the full press release
JetBlue and the Houston Airport System Announce New Flights from Hobby Airport to Boston
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — JetBlue Airways, Boston’s largest airline with more flights than any other carrier at Logan International Airport (BOS), today announced it will be adding two daily flights between Boston’s Logan International Airport and Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) starting July 25, 2013. To celebrate, customers can now book sale fares from $49… Read the full press release
Friday Night Fever rate is now available during the month of April at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California
Friday Night Fever Continues into April at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California with Special Overnight Promotional Rate of $199. Friday Night Fever promotional rate is inclusive of valet parking and more with additional savings on dining, cooking expos and spa. 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Back by popular demand, the Friday Night Fever rate is now available during… Read the full press release
Swissport Executive Aviation Nice rated ‘3rd’ of the Top FBOs
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport Executive Aviation Nice, part of Swissport International Ltd., has been voted 3rd of the top FBOs (fixed-base operators) in Europe, Middle East, Russia and Africa by readers of ‘European Business Air News’, in recognition of the excellent ground handling services it provides to the international community of operators and executives who use… Read the full press release
South African Airways announces three product enhancements that are set to delight passengers
Johannesburg, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) has announced three product enhancements that are set to delight customers flying on the award-winning South African national flag carrier. SAA is a premium brand proud to associate with other quality and established premium brands to offer customers a world-class service when travelling. From 1 April 2013, SAA… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains supports Guide Dog training
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains and the British Transport Police have joined forces to help a guide dog get accustomed to the railway environment. For most of us, getting on and off a train is not a matter of concern and barely something we pay any attention to. But for a person who is blind… Read the full press release
New destinations bring eggstra special start to the Easter getaway at JLA
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the first Bank Holiday period of the year this weekend, staff at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) are gearing up for a busy couple of weeks with both the great Easter holiday getaway and the start of the airlines’ summer schedules. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is forecasting a possible 10% increase… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES 10TH SKOPJE ROUTE
NEW SERVICE TO GOTHENBURG STARTS 31 MAY 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that following strong demand for its low fares from Skopje a new route will be launched from 31 May. In addition to the popular services to Stockholm and Malmo in Sweden,… Read the full press release
flydubai to fly double daily to Sri Lanka this summer
Carrier to increase its frequency to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport from 03 June 2013 Dubai, UAE, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, announced that it will fly double daily to Sri Lanka starting this summer, bringing the total number of weekly flights to 14. The announcement comes a week after the carrier attended the… Read the full press release
IHG announces sale of InterContinental London Park Lane for £301.5m
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces it has agreed to sell InterContinental London Park Lane (“the Hotel”) to Constellation Hotel (Opco) UK S.A., which is an affiliate of Constellation Hotels Holding Limited, a Middle Eastern private investment group. IHG’s leasehold interest in the Hotel has been sold for… Read the full press release
RCI Ireland Achieves National Recognition as a ‘Great Place To Work’
Cork, Ireland, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the world’s leading timeshare exchange business, has been officially recognised as a Best Workplace 2013, following an award ceremony designed to showcase the best employers in Ireland. Of the 49 leading companies who made the list, RCI was 12th in the large business category, making it the highest placed tourism… Read the full press release