Garuda Indonesia joining on track, 20th member will strengthen Southeast Asian network CAPE TOWN, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is re-enforcing its focus on customer-based initiatives that ensure improved service offering whilst delivering more benefits for its membership throughout SkyTeam’s global network. “With our global network almost complete, our priority is now shifting to… Read the full news article
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Skytrax’s Official Statement On Misleading Articles Ranking The World’s Worst Airlines Published By Business News Website
2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — In recent weeks, an article was published by a business news website, which claims to list the World’s Worst Airlines, and the article goes on to say that it is based upon airline ratings from Skytrax. This used reviews and “extracts” of ratings which were copied and pasted from the Skytrax website,… Read the full news article
Iberia traslada a la Selección Española de fútbol a Miami y Brasil
Iberia traslada a la Selección Española de fútbol a Miami y Brasil. Esta será la primera vez que la selección española viaje a bordo del Airbus A330, último modelo de avión recibido por Iberia que ofrece las mejores prestaciones a bordo. Madrid, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — La selección española de fútbol vuela una vez más con Iberia…. Read the full news article
All Nippon Airways Resumes San José-Tokyo Service
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Soars Over Bay Area Skies Again SAN JOSE, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) resumed nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner today. ANA’s first priority is passenger safety, and worked closely with the Boeing Company, the… Read the full news article
New destinations, dishes, entertainment and online assistance with Air France this summer
– New destinations just waiting to be discovered on the Air France network – A la Carte menus, inflight entertainment and new online assistance are just some of the products and services that will delight all our passengers DISCOVERING NEW HORIZONS 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Air France is flying to new destinations in Malaysia,… Read the full news article
‘Get Closer’ Is The Bold New Strapline Of London City Airport
London City Airport Invites Passengers to ‘Get Closer’ 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — ‘Get Closer’ is the bold new strapline of London City Airport. The line will be incorporated into the airport’s logo, which is being refreshed as a result of a branding review, rolling out this month [June]. A new advertising campaign will run across print… Read the full news article
TravelOK.com Most Visited Website Among State Tourism Agencies During April 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelOK.com, the official tourism website of the State of Oklahoma, was the most visited website among state tourism agencies during April 2013 according to Quantcast.com. Quantcast is an independent source that ranks the top one million websites in the United States and provides Interactive Advertising Bureau certified traffic statistics. Governor Mary… Read the full news article
IATA 69th Annual General Meeting Reaffirmed Support for New Distribution Capability Initiative
Better Comparison Shopping; Richer Content for Travel Agents Cape Town, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) reaffirmed its support for the New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative. This will develop an open, XML-based distribution standard for data exchange between airlines and travel agents. In a unanimously approved AGM Resolution (pdf),… Read the full news article
World Tourism Day Focuses On Tourism’s Significant Role And Contribution To Worldwide Water Conservation Efforts
Madrid, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Centered on the theme ‘Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future’, World Tourism Day 2013 will underline tourism´s responsibility and needed commitment to preserving the world´s vital water resources. The Maldives will host the official celebrations on 27 September 2013. This year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) theme focuses on tourism’s significant… Read the full news article
Gresham Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest Presents New Menu with Selected Dishes of Hungarian and Italian Cuisines
Chef Leonardo Di Clemente Presents a New Summer Menu at the Gresham Restaurant and Bar atFour Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. Italian Executive Chef renews Gresham’s menu by blending seasonal local products with an Italian touch. 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having a charming terrace and fabulous Chain Bridge view, the Gresham Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest presents its new… Read the full news article
CDA Residential Sound Insulation Program named Project of the Year by the Federation of Women Contractors
CHICAGO, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) was named Project of the Year by the Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) during an awards ceremony on May 30, 2013 at the House of Blues in downtown Chicago. The CDA’s residential sound insulation program at O’Hare and Midway International Airports is led by a woman-owned… Read the full news article
Hilton Tokyo will again Welcome Guests in Yukata – Japanese traditional Summer kimono
TOKYO, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Summer, Hilton Tokyo will again welcome guests in Yukata – Japanese traditional Summer kimono, to deliver cool, refreshing yet heart-warming “Yokoso” to Japan. The hotel’s door and guest relations team members will wear colorful Yukata from 8:00am to 10:00am and 5:00pm to 8:00pm from June 1 to August 31, 2013, and a… Read the full news article
Air France, KLM, Travelport announce new, multi-year global distribution agreement
Agreement to include ancillary services and new HOP! content Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Air France KLM, one of the world’s largest airline groups, today jointly announce a new, multi-year global distribution agreement providing all Travelport-connected users… Read the full news article
Global STR Data Confirms Hilton Worldwide as the Largest Hotel Company in Turkey
ISTANBUL, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marking the start of the Turkey and Neighbours Hotel Investment Conference 2013, Hilton Worldwide today announced the addition of three new hotels to its Turkish pipeline, demonstrating the accelerating growth of the company’s portfolio in Turkey and making it the first operator in the country that will surpass 10,000 rooms operating and under… Read the full news article
Kempinski Hotels selected Nor1, Inc. to Provide its Data-Driven Upsell Solutions across the Brand Portfolio
Strategic Agreement to Enhance Guest Experience with Tailor-made Upgrade Options Geneva, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, announced that it has selected Nor1, Inc., the technology leader in upsell solutions, to provide its data-driven upsell platform for the portfolio of 80 luxury properties. Since 1897, pioneering Kempinski Hotels have been on… Read the full news article
Experience Luxury At The Taj Grand Palaces With The ‘Royal Retreats’ Package
10 WAYS TO LIVE AND FEEL LIKE A MAHARAJA 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Taj Group of Hotels gives you an opportunity to experience bespoke hospitality fit for royalty with the ‘Royal Retreats’ package this summer. Stay at some of the most enchanting and resplendent palaces in India and immerse yourself in grandeur; Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur that… Read the full news article
Maurizio Gibillini Joins Dusit Thani Manila as Tosca’s new Italian Chef
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila opens its doors to Maurizio Gibillini, Tosca’s new Italian Chef. Chef Maurizio exudes the aura of a passionate chef and businessman, stemming from his extensive experiences in the culinary arts and management of Italian restaurants worldwide. Born in Milan, Italy, Chef Maurizio’s foray into the culinary world began with… Read the full news article
IHG Partners with IIMT, Expands Existing IHG Academy Programme Across India
Delhi, India, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group IHG today announced a formal partnership with the Institute for International Management and Technology (IIMT) which expands IHG’s existing IHG Academy programme across India. India’s workforce, those between 15 and 64, is expected to rise to 67 percent in 2020 and the challenge is to turn those people into… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines to Order Aircraft Worth of US$17 Billion From Airbus & Boeing
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to order 30 more Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion. The agreement with Airbus comprises 30 firm-ordered A350-900s for delivery from the 2016/17 financial year, plus options for 20 more. The options may be converted into firm orders for larger… Read the full news article
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Celebrates the Opening of its Newest Concessions Locations
A unique link ties together the Atlanta Braves All Star Bar and Grill, Goldberg’s Café and The New York Times Bookstore ATLANTA, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — You don’t have to be a sports fan or an avid reader to enjoy the two newest concessions locations now open at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Aviation officials celebrated the Atlanta… Read the full news article
Ethiopian Airlines Receives the Sixth of the ten ordered Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior on May 31, 2013
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received a brand new next generation Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior on May 31, 2013. The addition of this aircraft will bring the number of the total fleet to 58. “Ethiopian Airlines has always been committed to… Read the full news article
Marriott Hotels Opens New 10,000 sq. ft. Innovation Lab in Maryland
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), today announced the opening of a new 10,000 square foot Innovation Lab located beneath the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. The Innovation Lab offers rapid prototyping with instant feedback capabilities, bird’s eye views from Internet-enabled cameras, and multiple avenues for customer participation. Located… Read the full news article
The Cathay Pacific Group Raised HK$2 million to Support UNICEF’s relief efforts in Sichuan Province
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cathay Pacific Group today announced that it has raised HK$2 million through a corporate-wide appeal that will go to support UNICEF’s relief efforts in Ya’an, Sichuan in Mainland China, where an earthquake on 20 April took a devastating toll. The donation includes around HK$850,000 contributed by Hong Kong and overseas staff… Read the full news article
Heathrow to Propose Significant Increase in Noise Fines
Heathrow publishes commitments on noise reduction measures Airlines to be ranked on noise performance New noise insulation scheme being piloted 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today publishes ‘A quieter Heathrow’, a report setting out Heathrow’s commitments to reducing aircraft noise while safeguarding the UK’s connectivity. In the report, Heathrow makes a range of new commitments on… Read the full news article
London Hilton on Park Lane Creates a Coronation Afternoon Tea
LONDON, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests can raise a toast to The Queen’s Coronation, celebrating 60 years since she was officially crowned Queen of the Commonwealth, with a regal Coronation Afternoon Tea at London Hilton on Park Lane. Located on Park Lane and overlooking Hyde Park, the landmark hotel is only a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace,… Read the full news article
Global Relaunch of Thailand Elite Card in June
Bangkok, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Directors of the Tourism Authority of Thailand offices and TAT marketing representatives in Russia and the Asia-Pacific convened here today to discuss ways to expand the number of subscribers to the membership privilege scheme known as the Thailand Elite Card. The meeting, called by Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the Tourism… Read the full news article
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, Winner of Rezidor’s Energy Saving Initiative Think Planet
2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town in South Africa is Rezidor’s most energy efficient property across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The property is the winner of Rezidor’s energy saving initiative Think Planet. In recognition of the hotel’s stellar performance, all 230 employees have received a bicycle on the occasion… Read the full news article
Wingate by Wyndham Delivers Special Uber Offer to NYC Conference Goers
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fighting for a cab in an unfamiliar, bustling city can often be daunting. Wingate by Wyndham® is making that job easier for those attending the 35th Annual New York University (NYU) International Hospitality Investment Conference in New York City next week with a $20 discount on their first ride with on-demand… Read the full news article
EVEN™ Hotels, IHG’s Holistic Wellness Hotel Brand, Expands Options for Manhattan Travelers
ATLANTA, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)]today announces the signing of the second EVEN™ Hotels property in New York City, with an ownership group led by Frank Chan and Lance Steinberg. The IHG managed hotel will be located at 321 West 35th Street in midtown Manhattan. The hotel will be a new build… Read the full news article
Beth Hotze to Lead Oakwood Worldwide’s Dedicated Sales and Service Team
LOS ANGELES, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Hotze as the company’s director of sales for its relocation business. In this role, she will be responsible for driving market sales strategy while establishing and maintaining key relationships with relocation… Read the full news article