The UK pays more tax on travel insurance than the rest of Europe 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — While the well-publicised increases to Air Passenger Duty (APD) will take effect from 1 April 2013, it is less widely known that the UK government is levying a stealth tax on travel insurance which may result in holidaymakers deciding to travel… Read the full press release
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RAK Airways Board of Directors appoints Murabit Al Sawaf as the new board member of the airline
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2012 has been a very successful year for RAK Airways with passenger numbers having crossed 300,000 across the airline’s network. To step up the airline’s contribution to the aviation industry in the United Arab Emirates, the board of directors has appointed a versatile dynamic businessman Murabit Al Sawaf… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR EXPANDS IN GEORGIA
FIRST LOW COST FLIGHTS TO THE EU 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it will double its capacity in Georgia by adding three new international routes from Kutaisi airport. Following the success of Wizz Air`s low fares connecting Kutaisi with Kiev, two new… Read the full press release
LODGING INDUSTRY CEOS VISIT WHITE HOUSE, CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lodging industry CEOs met with senior Administration officials in the White House yesterday to highlight the industry’s success with creating jobs, two days after the President delivered the State of the Union address. The White House meeting included Gene Sperling, director of the National Economic Council and assistant to the President for… Read the full press release
Información a las 8:30 horas: ya han salido 38 vuelos de Iberia de los previstos para hoy
Hasta el momento no se han producido incidencias remarcables en los aeropuertos y se están cumpliendo los servicios mínimos. Madrid, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A las 8:30 horas de la mañana, ya han salido 38 de los 135 vuelos de Iberia previstos para hoy, una vez descontados los cancelados por la huelga. Hasta el momento, se están… Read the full press release
Governor O’Malley Announces Third Straight Annual Passenger Record for BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Record 22.68 Million Passengers Flew BWI Marshall in 2012; International Passenger Traffic grew 20 Percent 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that 22,679,887 commercial passengers flew through Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2012, a new all-time annual record. The 2012 annual passenger traffic figure, a 1.3 percent increase over 2011, represents… Read the full press release
Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Northern lights available at peak time
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers from South Yorkshire’s airport have the chance to catch the northern lights at their most colourful. A special flight from Doncaster Sheffield Airport will allow people to take in the famous solar spectacle at their peak time in March. BBC astronomer Peter Lawrence, famous for his role on The Sky at… Read the full press release
Jet2.com celebrates milestone
LEEDS, 2013-02-18 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s officially 10 years since Jet2.com began flying from Leeds Bradford Airport, bringing cost effective European air travel to Yorkshire. Since its launch, Jet2.com has helped more than 30 million passengers reach their favourite destinations, with 2012 proving to be the most successful year to date as over… Read the full press release
British Airways, Flying back in time for Red Nose Day
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is taking a step back in time by hosting the ‘Highest 80s Gig in the Sky’ on Sunday 10 March for Red Nose Day – with Bananarama, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Kim Wilde and Go West performing. The exclusive flight will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the… Read the full press release
Travelport renews contract with UAE travel agency SNTTA
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport – the global business services provider to the travel industry – and SNTTA, one of the most reputed travel management companies in the UAE, have jointly announced the renewal of their partnership, which will see SNTTA’s clients continue to benefit from Travelport’s expertise and cutting edge products for… Read the full press release
HATTERS LEGENDS BACK EASYJET FOOTBALL SHIRT AMNESTY
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and Luton Town Football Club defenders Simon Ainge and Lathaniel Rowe-Turner teamed up today – Friday 15 February ahead of the club’s crucial FA Cup tie against Millwall tomorrow, to lead a football shirt swap outside the Town Hall in Luton Town Centre. The first 50 fans… Read the full press release
SAS is the first airline in the world to achieve IATA Fast Travel Award platinum status
Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, is the first airline in the world to achieve IATA Fast Travel Award Platinum status. This means that SAS offers over 80% of the IATA’s selected self-service options to its passengers throughout the journey. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In order to achieve Platinum status, at least 80% of the airline’s products must have… Read the full press release
Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake next vitalizes Macau Northern District
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the mega evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations named “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” took place at Macau Northern District tonight (February 16), boosting the festive ambience in town for citizens and visitors. MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes,… Read the full press release
Heathrow full year results
Results for the year ended 31 December 2012 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow (SP) Limited (formerly BAA (SP) Limited) owns Heathrow and Stansted airports. Throughout this document, Heathrow (SP) Limited and its subsidiaries are referred to as the Group. Record Heathrow passenger satisfaction and passenger numbers 8.1% revenue increase supports 11.6% Adjusted EBITDA growth Heathrow investment… Read the full press release
Negotiations with one of the finalists for Executive Director to commence
MESA, Ariz. — 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a nationwide search, and following direction from the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority’s Board of Directors, Mesa City Manager Chris Brady and Board counsel will enter into negotiations with Jane Morris, Gateway Airport Director-Special Projects, for the Executive Director position. Ms. Morris is one of the finalists interviewed by… Read the full press release
Al Bateen Executive Airport’s DhabiJet named second best FBO in the world
DhabiJet tops big names around the world in EBAN reader survey Highest ranked FBO among 328 facilities worldwide and highest in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) facility – DhabiJet;… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Presents ‘Chill-Out To The Next Level’ With Region’s Premiere DJs’ At Horizon
This Premier Rooftop Entertainment Venue Offers the Exclusivity of Bangkok Hottest DJs Line-up PATTAYA, Thailand – 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya presents its latest DJs event throughout February and March 2013 at Horizon restaurant and bar. It has enlisted an eclectic DJ line-up, playing various famous tunes from new funk, jazz, house upbeat to the… Read the full press release
Sofia Airport recorded 15 % cargo increase in January 2013
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport recorded 15 % cargo increase in January 2013 Cargo In the first month this year, Sofia Airport recorded a 15 % growth in cargo volumes compared to January 2012, and this is a total of 1 360 t of handled cargo and mail. The cargo volumes carried on scheduled international flights increased by 3%, and those on special cargo flights went… Read the full press release
British Airways is one of the world’s leading airlines and is part of International Airlines Group
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is based at London Heathrow and is the airport’s major operator with approximately 50 per cent of flights to and from the airport. It also has a significant presence at London Gatwick and its wholly owned subsidiary BA CityFlyer is the biggest operator at London City Airport. The airline also has… Read the full press release
For an Expression of Love That Will Touch Mom’s Heart, Treat Her to Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on Mother’s Day
A specially designed chocolate cake sweetens the experience at One-Ninety or Jiang-Nan Chun on May 11 and 12. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honour of all mothers on Sunday, May 12, 2013, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale and his team fete families to lavish brunch spreads in both One-Ninety and Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Topping the celebration is… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s Bargain Thursday!
FLY LONDON TO MAASTRICHT FROM JUST £16 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only £16 Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 14 Feb), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Maastricht from just £16 in April as part of its… Read the full press release
Hilton Tampa Downtown Announces Its Grand Opening To Travelers Today
TAMPA, Fla., 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tampa Downtown announced its opening to travelers today. The hotel opening represents the first Driftwood Hospitallity owned and managed property in downtown Tampa. Hilton Tampa Downtown was converted from Hotel Tampa located at 211 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602. Hilton Tampa Downtown offers a premier location convenient to The… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Makes Life Sweeter with Summer Ice Creams.
Tropical Thai flavours and traditional French favourites are back at the Lobby Lounge. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Life always seems a little bit sweeter with ice cream. Four SeasonsHotel Bangkok Pastry Chef Stephane Calvet is a firm believer in the power of ice cream, and is bringing back some of his favourite creations this year to make the… Read the full press release
Marriott International Declares Cash Dividend; Board Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization
Bethesda, Md., 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 29, 2013 to shareholders of record on March 1, 2013. Marriott also announced that its board has increased… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Travel Guide Recommends Thailand in 2013
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — LonelyPlanet.com, the world-renowned travel guide and website, has reported that its Thailand guidebook has topped the charts of its complete global catalogue, as of January 2013. Thailand was also chosen to be included in the RECOMMENDED BY LONELY PLANET 2013 programme that recognises destinations that are reviewed in their catalogue of… Read the full press release
SSP opens three new outlets at Gran Canaria Airport
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP has opened a new Caffè Ritazza, an Upper Crust bakery and a bar at Gran Canaria Airport. Upper Crust is highly popular with travellers in Spain, and trades strongly at a number of airports across the country including Malaga and Tenerife Sur. Caffè Ritazza offers travellers a range of world-class bespoke… Read the full press release
Lifeguard Positions Available at Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Want an exciting job where you can be outside all summer? Apply to be a lifeguard at Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark. Kings Island provides the award-winning Ellis & Associates training program at no cost to lifeguard candidates. Soak City lifeguards receive competitive pay rates, great hours and the… Read the full press release
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California Ranks Highly in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2013 Spa Poll
The Spa is the highest rated in the Los Angeles area and third in California. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California ranked highly in the list of Top 75 US Hotel Spas for 2013 released by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. With an overall score of 95.6, The Spa is the highest rated in the… Read the full press release
Norwegian Reports a Pre-Tax Profit of 623 MNOK for 2012
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported its fourth quarter and full year results for 2012. The company reports a pre-tax profit of 623 MNOK, an improvement of 457 MNOK compared to previous year. 2012 is charaterized by solid traffic growth and international expansion with the launch of several new routes and the establishment of… Read the full press release
Jet Airways wins prestigious 6th loyalty award 2013
Adjudged winner in ‘Best use of Customer & Data Analytics’ category 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, was adjudged the winner of the 6th Loyalty Award 2013 in the “Best use of Customer & Data Analytics” category at a gala award ceremony at Intercontinental, The Lalit, Mumbai. The award was received by Mr. Kaushal Satam, Head… Read the full press release