Daylight Savings Means Guests Enjoy up to 40 Percent Off Rates and Free In-Room Internet Access at all Loews Destinations NEW YORK, NY, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring is upon us and Loews Hotels & Resorts is reminding shoppers to set their clocks for savings! Lose an hour and save a bundle with the Cyber Spring… Read the full press release
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Toujours plus de femmes à la SNCB
La SNCB met les femmes à l’honneur à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la Femme 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ce vendredi 8 mars c’est la Journée Internationale de la Femme. Partout dans le monde, c’est l’occasion de revendiquer l’égalité et de faire le bilan sur la situation des femmes dans la société. Depuis 8… Read the full press release
Avis Car Rental announced its 10th anniversary in the People’s Republic of China
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced its 10th anniversary in the People’s Republic of China. Established in 2003 as a joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, one of the largest car manufacturers in China, Avis China was the first joint venture car rental company in the country. Today, China is… Read the full press release
Indonesia’s future generation pledges tourism leaders to fight climate change
Berlin, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — School kids from Pangandaran, Indonesia, have urged global tourism leaders to take climate change seriously. The 451 participants of the Mangrove Ambassadors Programme voiced out through a selection of 24 “Letters to Leaders” how climate change is affecting their daily lives at one of the most popular tourism destinations in Indonesia…. Read the full press release
BELFAST CITY AIRPORT TAKES TIME TO READ WITH LOCAL PUPILS AHEAD OF WORLD BOOK DAY CELEBRATION EVENT
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund has announced its support of this year’s John Hewitt Society World Book Day Celebration. The funding support is an extension of the airports ‘Time to Read’ initiative whereby employees from the airport visit local schools to encourage reading from a young age. Ahead of… Read the full press release
Two “Egg”cellent Easter Brunch Options at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — With two delicious brunch options, children’s activities, live piano music, chocolate sculptures and beautiful floral displays, things are definitely going to be “hopping” at Four SeasonsHotel St. Louis on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Easter brunch in the 6th floor ballroom features more than 50 delectable delicacies, including an omelet station, fresh fruit, smoked salmon,… Read the full press release
EL Questro Wilderness Park Re-Opens For the 2013 Season
Australia, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of Australia’s most spectacular destinations, El Questro Wilderness Park, will re-open its gates again from 29 March 2013 to welcome visitors to the magnificent Kimberley region in far north Western Australia. Re-emerging after the glorious annual wet season El Questro Homestead will re-open on 29 March, followed by The Station on… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Celebrates Cherry Blossom Festival In The U.S. Capital
Hong Kong, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of the centennial celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is offering its Cherry Blossom Bloom package. Starting at USD 395, the package includes: Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe room Buffet breakfast for… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Presents ‘Celebrate Traditional Tastes With Flare’ At Flare Restaurant
PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya has introduced a fresh, new menu at its Flare restaurant that would feature the authentic taste of Thai cuisine. The new menu is available from Friday 1 March 2013. Guests will enjoy flavors traditionally found in rural Thai kitchens that have been combined with the finest products sourced from… Read the full press release
New SWISS aircraft publicly unveiled
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Canada-based manufacturer Bombardier presented its new CS100 aircraft to the public today. SWISS, as part of the Lufthansa Group, was the first airline customer to order Bombardier’s new CSeries aircraft family, and will be taking deliveries of the CS100 to gradually replace its current Avro RJ100 fleet. The first CS100 flight test… Read the full press release
Sarah Linley joins the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau as the new Associate Director Destination Services
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sarah Linley, CMP, CTA, joins the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) as the new Associate Director Destination Services. She will assist in managing the Destination Service Team, provide support to high-profile meetings and events and serve as liaison to other City Departments and hospitality partners. Sarah has a Bachelor’s… Read the full press release
Marc By Marc Jacobs standalone shop at Copenhagen Airport
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (March 7), when the doors to the new Marc By Marc Jacobs shop open at Copenhagen Airport, Denmark will be surpassing its European neighbours in more than one way: Not only will the new shop be the first of its kind at a European airport; it will make Denmark the country… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association: Travel Continues to Lead Export Growth
Accounts for 23 Percent Rise in U.S. Exports Washington, D.C., 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that the U.S. trade deficit widened in January. “The travel industry generated a trade surplus of $4.6 billion in January, which was up… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S BARGAIN THURSDAY!
FLY LONDON TO MAASTRICHT FROM JUST £9 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only £9 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 7 Mar), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Maastricht from just £9 in April as part of its weekly… Read the full press release
Airports assessed by passengers – Helsinki Airport performs better than before
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport, maintained by Finavia, performed better than year ago in the Airport Service Quality survey, which measures air passenger satisfaction. The total grade of Helsinki Airport in 2012 was 4.02, whereas in 2011 it was 3.92. The scale is from 1 to 5 (excellent). According to the results, Helsinki Airport has… Read the full press release
Enjoy Gourmet Easter Delights At Mandarin Oriental, Paris
Hong Kong, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce a delicious seasonal menu available exclusively at Camélia to enjoy with friends and family this Easter. This unique gourmet menu, created by Michelin star chef Thierry Marx and his team at Camélia, includes mouth-watering dishes using Easter’s best known ingredients such as ‘Asparagus from Mallemort… Read the full press release
THE CARLYLE, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL ANNOUNCES NEW LITERARY LUNCHEON SERIES, “IN CONVERSATION AT THE CARLYLE”
New York, NY, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in conjunction with Random House Publishing Group, announces a new luncheon and literary series at the famed property. Each In Conversation at The Carlyle event includes a three-course lunch followed by an intimate chat with each prestigious author and a signed personalized copy of… Read the full press release
Jersey hosts ‘Islands of the World’ conference
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Highlands College University Centre, in partnership with Hautlieu School, will be hosting an international conference on small islands next year. The theme of the conference is ‘Challenges and success’. Almost 300 international experts and academics in the field of island studies are expected to attend the International Small Islands Studies Association… Read the full press release
Find Fun For Your Family in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether your family seeks thrills and chills, cocoa baths, ‘sweet’ history, four-star, four-diamond dining and accommodations, Hershey, PA, is the place for everyone to enjoy their own brand of fun and experience it all…together. “Families live farther from each other now than in the past, so traveling together is often… Read the full press release
SSP to generate over $1 billion in food and beverage sales at JFK Terminal 4
16 stunning restaurants to open as part of $28 million investment 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP, in partnership with JFKIAT, is to open 16 restaurants at JFK’s Terminal 4 as part of a $28 million development project. The agreement, which is expected to generate over $1 billion in cumulative sales over the term of the contract,… Read the full press release
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Hotels Reward Fans for Sticking to Resolutions
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With 2013 in full swing, many may have long abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. For those still determined to keep up, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® is offering one million reasons to persevere with its “Stick to your Resolution” sweepstakes, awarding winners up to one million Wyndham Rewards® loyalty points redeemable… Read the full press release
WestJet And Air France Announce Code-Share Agreement
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — WestJet and Air France today announced they have entered into a code-share agreement enabling Air France to offer its customers 15 new Canadian routes operated by WestJet. The “AF” code is now on select WestJet flights connecting from Toronto to Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saint-John’s, Moncton and Halifax. Winnipeg and… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing Opens Near Historic City Sights
New Hotel Features Fresh Appearance Following Multimillion-Dollar Conversion ATLANTA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s leading global hotel companies announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing, within walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic district and downtown. The new Holiday Inn Express hotel… Read the full press release
Finavia is campaigning for smooth security checks
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year, Finavia, responsible for airport and air navigation services in Finland, will highlight security check matters to an even greater extent to make airport security check lines as smooth as possible. “Security checks are a compulsory part of modern air travel. We are continuously working to ensure convenient security checks for… Read the full press release
FUN BEGINS AT TORONTO PEARSON THIS MARCH BREAK
Toronto, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers are planning and packing and getting ready to kick off their March Break here at the airport. This year Toronto Pearson is expecting 101,000 guests on March 7 and 107,000 on March 8 These will be the two busiest days of the March Break season. On a typical day, Toronto Pearson… Read the full press release
SAS increases cooperation with SYKES
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS has agreed a contract with SYKES to significantly extend cooperation and to transfer further elements of Customer Contact Center (CCC) operations to Sykes. Some parts of SAS support for corporate customers and agents will continue to be managed internally. SAS and SYKES have been working together since 2010, when SYKES took… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES WIZZTV
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new partnership with TouristMirror™ and launched a further innovation on the travel market. Wizzair.com, the home of low fares, is the first European airline featuring proprietary travel videos to promote the attractive Wizz Air network of over… Read the full press release
SkyTeam Members’ Premium Travelers Speed through Narita International Airport
First SkyPriority-branded fast-track security lane opens, enhances airport experience AMSTERDAM, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new SkyPriority fast-track security lane has opened at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, offering SkyTeam’s premium customers a speedier airport experience from checking-in to boarding the plane. The dedicated security lane is located behind an easily identifiable, SkyPriority-branded wall. Available exclusively to Elite… Read the full press release
Aeroflot summed up traffic and capacity statistics for January 2013
Moscow, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for January 2013. In January 2013 passenger traffic increased by 19.1% against January 2012 and totaled 1,395.7 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 22.0% (+155.9 ths passengers) reaching 863.1 ths passengers. The number of passengers served on domestic lines was 532.6… Read the full press release
British Airways marks 10 years at London City Airport
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways marks 10 years at London City Airport in March with a year-long party for customers, colleagues and charity. The celebrations begin on March 27 with a birthday party at the Museum of London Docklands, hosted by football legend Gary Lineker and Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), parent… Read the full press release