Oslo Airport notes record number of passengers

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, 22.1 million passengers travelled via Oslo Airport. This is 4.6 % or 980 000 more than in 2011 and is the highest number of passengers ever to travel through Oslo Airport. Growth was greatest on international routes, increasing by more than 680 000 travellers or 6.1 %. International charter traffic boasted… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Holds 6th Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on February 23, 2013

Proceeds from the run to benefit the Hematological Cancer Research Center at Chulalongkorn Hospital. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is organizing its sixth Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on Saturday, February 23, 2013, in association with the Thai Red Cross Society and other valuable partners. Proceeds from the Run will go towards research projects… Read the full press release

The Greyhound has landed…at Bristol Airport

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Greyhound coach services, which currently operate between Swansea and Cardiff, are to be extended from 11 March to provide a direct luxury coach service to and from Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and Bristol Airport. Having worked closely with Bristol Airport on the plans, the development of the new route will see up to an… Read the full press release

Travel Channel International Becomes PATA Preferred Partner

Bangkok, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce Travel Channel International as a new PATA Preferred Partner. Owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, the Travel Channel is the world’s leading international travel broadcaster, transmitting 24 hours a day in 21 languages to 130 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. It is… Read the full press release

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Receives FAA 2012 Regional Safety Award

CHICAGO, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) today received a 2012 Airport Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region. The award was presented to Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino by Susan M. Schalk, Manager for the Airports Division of the FAA Great Lakes Region. In 2001,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Reports December 2012 Traffic

Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for December 2012 and year-to-date 2012. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2012 increased 30.6 percent versus December 2011 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 27.6 percent. Load factor for December 2012 was 84.7 percent, an increase of 1.9… Read the full press release

Rezidor opens the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today has opened the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The 150-rooms flagship brings the dynamic mid-market brand Park Inn by Radisson to the Netherlands; and strengthens Rezidor’s position as one… Read the full press release

Chiranjeevi Announces Campaign “Land of Pi”

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognizing the importance of cinema as a powerful tool for the development and promotion of various tourist destinations, Union Tourism Minister Shri K.Chiranjeevi  announced, several initiatives for promoting “Film Tourism” through films shot in India.  Announcing this in New Delhi today the Minister said that a “Land of Pi” campaign would be launched soon across all media, including print,… Read the full press release

Woodstock Manatee on the Move

Powell, OH, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodstock, a manatee that was sent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Nov. 2011 for rehabilitation, is making her way to her new home at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The Columbus Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Program…. Read the full press release

CATCH A GLIMPSE OF THE EASTERN BONGO CALF THIS WEEKEND

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Matilda and her new daughter have begun exploring their exhibit WHO: The female eastern bongo calf born to Matilda on December 2, 2012, has begun making appearances with her mother in their outdoor habitat, and weekend visitors may catch a glimpse of the 5-week-old calf as she explores her new surroundings. WHAT: The… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и Etihad Airways выполняют совместные рейсы в Мельбурн

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о расширении код-шерингового соглашения с национальным авиаперевозчиком Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов – Etihad Airways, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов из Москвы в Мельбурн (Австралия). Полеты по маршруту Москва — Мельбурн с удобной стыковкой в аэропорту Абу-Даби (ОАЭ) осуществляются ежедневно. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 15:20, прибытие в аэропорт Мельбурна – в… Read the full press release

Get Bowled Over this Month at deca RESTAURANT + BAR at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel

Daily “Comfort in a Bowl” specials and “Comfort in a Bowl with Beer” dinner January 26. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — This winter, let deca RESTAURANT bowl you over with the new “Comfort in a Bowl” menu – featuring slow cooked hearty meals that warm from inside out at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel. Remember those… Read the full press release

Dining With The Stars 2013 – Operatic Delights At Mandarin Oriental, Munich

Hong Kong, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Created with opera aficionados in mind, Mandarin Oriental, Munich’s popular “Dining with the stars” event will this year offer the opportunity to enjoy a very exclusive operatic experience, including three exceptional concerts in just three days. Taking place from 23 to 26 February 2013, “Dining with the stars” provides guests the chance… Read the full press release

Accor signs partnership with ESSCA to develop its pool of Revenue Managers

Accor, which seeks highly qualified and rapidly operational individuals, continues to deploy its training and pre-recruitment policy in schools with a Revenue Management course. 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On January 8th, 2013, in the presence of Jean-Luc Chrétien, Accor’s Executive Vice-President Sales, Distribution and Loyalty, Evelyne Chabrot, Accor’s Chief Human Resources Officer, and Agnès Roquefort, Accor’s Chief… Read the full press release

Biggest Ever ZooLights Smashes Lincoln Park Zoo Record

Over 420,000 Merry Makers Visited Beloved Holiday Event Chicago, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a record-breaking 420,484 attendees this season, ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One once again established itself as Chicago’s ultimate holiday must-do. And of those nearly half a million attendees, at least nine lucky ladies ended up with the ultimate stocking stuffer –… Read the full press release

SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN BORN BY CAESAREAN SECTION AT ZOO ATLANTA

Blaze and her first surviving infant are progressing normally ATLANTA, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blaze, a 16-year-old Sumatran orangutan, gave birth to a male infant on January 10, 2013. The newborn was delivered via Caesarean section with the consultation of an extensive pre-appointed medical team that comprised human obstetricians, neonatologists and veterinary anesthesiologists. Blaze’s Caesarean section is one… Read the full press release

San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub Explores Outside Habitat, Greets Public for First Time

2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was a big day for the San Diego Zoo’s panda cub, Xiao Liwu: this was his first time in front of onlookers. The cub stepped into the outside habitat by himself this morning and climbed through the bamboo as employees and media representatives got their first glimpses of the five-month-old cub. Panda… Read the full press release

Mxi Technologies Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors

Ottawa, Canada, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of three new members to the company’s Board of Directors. As senior executives with experience spanning the aviation industries and information technology , Glenn Leonard, Cameron Burr, and Dave Curley join current Board members, Dave Seibel, Kurt Larson,… Read the full press release

UK SEES BEST NOVEMBER IN FIVE YEARS

2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Official figures released today (ONS) reveal that Britain has seen the best November since 2007 with visits an impressive nine per cent higher than 2011, keeping the country on track for 31 million visits by the end 2012. When looking at spend across the eleven months, £17.2 billion was spent in the… Read the full press release

Social Travel Site Lists Favorite International Destinations

Bangkok is the 6th most popular among Gogobot.com users Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2012 was a record-setting year for tourism as an estimated 1 billion vacationers went abroad worldwide and seemingly just as many documented their trips on social media. Gogobot.com, a site designed specifically for people to share their travel experiences, has released… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group’s TRYP by Wyndham Brand Debuts in Turkey

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the introduction of its select-service TRYP by WyndhamSM hotel brand in Turkey with the opening of the 108-room TRYP by Wyndham Istanbul Taksim. The 10-story hotel is centrally located in Taksim, the… Read the full press release

SUITE DEALS AND SHOPPING SPREES FROM PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP

“Preferred Suites” and “I Love Paris” Packages Present Luxurious Perks for 2013 Travels CHICAGO, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — All new for 2013, the “Preferred Suites” and “I Love Paris” offers from Preferred Hotel Group™ are ideal for travelers who want to splurge – and save – on suite accommodations or who long for a dose of world-class culture… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Express® Mill Valley San Francisco Area Opens Following $1 Million Conversion

New Hotel Includes Redesigned Guestrooms and Remodeled Public Spaces ATLANTA, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area. The hotel, formerly the Larkspur Mill Valley Hotel, an independent brand, recently went through a… Read the full press release

Improved service for NIKI and airberlin passengers – Check-in 1 opens at Vienna International Airport

On 9 January the newly modernised Check-in 1 opened for business at Vienna International Airport where it will serve NIKI and airberlin passengers.  2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone flying with NIKI and airberlin will be treated to an even better travel experience at the newly renovated Check-in 1 at Vienna International Airport from now on: covering around… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES FLIGHT CREW TRAINING CENTRE IN BUDAPEST

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will open a new crew training centre in Budapest in March 2013. The Wizz Air training centre will feature a modern A320 full flight simulator, aircraft cabin mock up facilities and a fire fighting trainer, representing an… Read the full press release

AEROFLOT TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER AND 11 MONTHS OF 2012

Moscow, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for November and 11 months of 2012. In November 2012 passenger traffic increased by 19.7% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,413.0 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 29.2% (+194.0 ths passengers) reaching 858.8 ths passengers. The number of… Read the full press release

Silicon Valley’s Airport Welcomes All Nippon Airways and New Nonstop Service to Tokyo

First Scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner Service in San Francisco Bay Area SAN JOSE, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dream of All Nippon Airways (ANA) offering nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo became reality today. After many years of discussions between ANA and a San José public-private… Read the full press release

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority bonds receive high ratings from major credit agencies

Ratings in from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s SAN DIEGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three major credit rating agencies have given high marks to bonds to be issued by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for continued funding of The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion program and a variety of programs in the Capital… Read the full press release

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SET TO VOTE ON LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS EL SEGUNDO DUNES AREA REHABILITATION PERMIT APPLICATION

Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The California Coastal Commission is scheduled to vote on Los Angeles World Airports‘ (LAWA’s) application for a permit to improve the visual appearance of and plant native vegetation in a portion of the former residential subdivision in the ecologically important El Segundo Dunes area west of Los Angeles… Read the full press release

Thai Airways selects Accelya’s REVERA® PRA the most comprehensive passenger revenue accounting platform for the airlines industry

REVERA® PRA to help Thai Airways streamline their passenger revenue accounting process Mumbai, India, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accelya Kale Solutions Limited, part of the Accelya Group – a leading solutions provider to the Airline and Travel industry, today announced that Thai Airways, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand has chosen Accelya Kale’s passenger… Read the full press release