2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: record number of passengers since 2001 despite crisis. Passengers Brussels Airport ended 2012 with nearly 19 million passengers – 18,971,332 to be precise. That represents an increase of 1 percent compared to 2011 and is a record since 2001. The number of passengers who board locally – otherwise known as… Read the full press release
Four Seasons veteran welcomed to the team in Singapore. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A seasoned marketing veteran who joinedFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 2003 at the former Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach, Austin Watkins is the newly appointed Director of Marketing at Four SeasonsHotel Singapore. Prior to his recent arrival in Singapore, Watkins was atFour Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, where… Read the full press release
Small Town Saturday Night mobilizes rural Alberta to showcase local tourism experiences 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alberta has partnered with Big Valley Jamboree for a second year to celebrate Alberta’s rural stories by offering them a chance to win a day-long country music celebration on April 27, 2013 in their home town through a contest… Read the full press release
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 2,280,000 passengers flew through Gatwick in December – 5,600 more than the prior year December 2012 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Jan-12 Jan-11 Growth Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Total terminal passengers (000s) 2,280.4 2,274.8 0.2 34,211.2 33,652.3 1.7 Market Analysis: UK + Channel Islands 294.7 290.9… Read the full press release
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has received an award from H.E Girma Wolde Giorgis, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, for being a pioneer of the bright future of the Africa Renaissance. Ethiopian CEO Tewolde Gebremariam received the award during a ceremony celebrating the 89th birthday and… Read the full press release
Unlocked Badge at Gobblers Knob Results in Toy Giveaway Harrisburg, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pennsylvania Tourism Office announced today the continuation of its partnership with location-based social media platform Foursquare for Groundhog Day 2013 with a custom badge available to Groundhog fans worldwide. New for 2013, Foursquare users who check in at Gobbler’s Knob will… Read the full press release
Projected Business Travel Spending Growth is Early Indicator of Rising Business Confidence Pent-up Demand Expected to Fuel Increasing Growth Rates as Year Progresses International and Group Travel to Rebound Alexandria, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travel spending growth slowed through the tail end of 2012 as companies postponed critical investment decisions until after the U.S. presidential… Read the full press release
Près de 3 Fyra sur 4 roulent suivant l’indicateur Le plan de récupération et d’amélioration de la SNCB et de NS Hispeed toujours très actif Le 9 décembre dernier, Fyra prenait du service entre Bruxelles et Amsterdam. Après ce premier mois, la SNCB et NS Hispeed font un premier bilan. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Après des… Read the full press release
Serving the splendours of the sea in a tantalizing array of creative dishes. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blending exquisite Asian and international flavours with the freshest premium seafood including abalone and lobster, Executive Chef Klaus Kallweit and his talented culinary team are going to amaze diners’ taste buds at the Ocean Splendours Seafood Buffet event taking place at Belcanção until… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — An awe-inspiring new exhibit featuring a collection of 18 large-scale images of glaciers from the Extreme Ice Survey (EIS) project has arrived at O’Hare International Airport. “Ice: Portraits of Vanishing Glaciers”, located past security in Terminal 2, features the work of acclaimed photographer James Balog, whose Chasing Ice documentary made news earlier today when a song… Read the full press release
HONOLULU, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines announced today that Aaron Nee, 16, of Honolulu is the winner of the “Spirit of the Islands” Paint-the-Plane contest. His artwork will adorn an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft honoring the unique culture of the Aloha State. As the grand prize winner, Nee will also receive a trip for… Read the full press release
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — 1,000 Area Residents to Receive Enough Miles for Award Ticket* (with taxes and fees from only $5 per award) WHO/WHAT: Spirit Airlines is celebrating its arrival in New Orleans in a big way and giving away 20 million frequent flyer bonus miles on Monday, January 14, 2013. 1,000 residents (18 years… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today began offering for sale new nonstop service between Chicago (Midway) and both Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The flights available for sale now at airtran.com will begin this spring, subject to governmental approvals, and will be operated by Southwest’s wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways. “These… Read the full press release
Lun Lun and her youngest began gradually spending time apart on January 3 ATLANTA, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Po the giant panda cub is officially on his way to life as an independent bear. The weaning process for Po began on January 3, 2013. Now 26 months old, Po is older than the average age of… Read the full press release
Supporting Kesennuma students’ visit to express gratitude for the U.S. military’s tsunami relief mission “Operation Tomodachi” San Diego, Tokyo, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 9201.T)(herein “JAL”) and KYOCERA Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971)(herein “KYOCERA”) announced today that they will jointly support the “TOMODACHI in San Diego 2013” program taking place in March 2013 as part… Read the full press release
TravelClick Poll Finds Hotels are Planning to Expand Workforce and Marketing Budgets in 2013 NEW YORK, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a recent poll from TravelClick (TravelClick.com), a leading global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, hotels are preparing for growth in 2013. Hotels are not only planning to hire in the New Year, but… Read the full press release
2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com, owners or part-owners and managers of 45 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties operating in 22 countries, today launched the Orient-Express Associate Hotels programme. At the same time, Orient-Express announced that the founding member of the new programme is the iconic Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz,… Read the full press release
Capacity Upgrade On Doha – Warsaw Route From February 1 Airline Adds New Flights Less Than Two Months After Route Launch Doha, QATAR, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced a capacity increase to daily scheduled services on the Doha – Warsaw route, effective February 1. Capacity Upgrade On Doha – Warsaw Route From February… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Long overlooked by the international tourism industry, Thailand’s northeastern region, called “Isan” by Thais, is being given a major boost with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) collaborating with travel trade partners to promote the destination by organising Amazing I-San Fair 2013. The fair will be held during January 24th-27th, 2013,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel George V is also named Best City Hotel in Europe for the tenth consecutive year. 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Gallivanter’s Awards of Excellence were announced in the January 2013 edition of the UK-based Gallivanter’s Guide, and once again Four Seasons Hotel George V has been distinguished as the Best City Hotel in the World. Four… Read the full press release
Hundreds of new low-floor vehicles for local bus networks in UK Special order for innovative sleeper coaches for megabus.com network in Britain New left-hand drive coaches for megabus.com services to Continental Europe Total investment in buses and coaches for UK now over £445m in last six years 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stagecoach Group today (9 Jan… Read the full press release
2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Union Ministry of Tourism will organise an International Tourism Mart at Guwahati from 18th to 20th of this month. Announcing this at a press conference in New Delhi today, Union Tourism Minister Shri K. Chiranjeevi said that this will not only be the first ever International Tourism event to be organised… Read the full press release
2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012 Estonian Air carried altogether 887 563 passengers, out of which 886 003 on regular flights ( in 2011 Estonian Air carried 678 119 passengers). The load factor of Estonian Air regular flights was 70.8% which is 9.6 percentage points higher than in 2011. In December Estonian Air carried 53 493… Read the full press release
Vinyl Fans Will Have the Opportunity to Enjoy Recordings in Advance of Release 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vinyl is alive and well in the music industry and in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). DCASE, along with the Elastic Arts Foundation and saki, is launching a free new monthly series that features vinyl… Read the full press release
2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has launched a programme to groom Maldivians for hotel and resort management, providing training in Thailand and Switzerland to selected personnel who will continue to receive full pay and benefits during their studies. The programme is operated by Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand, who… Read the full press release
The year was the second most-attended year in Zoo Atlanta history ATLANTA, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo Atlanta is Atlanta’s oldest cultural destination, but its 2012 attendance was the second-highest ever noted in the organization’s more than 123-year history, forecasting a future of continued growth. The year’s attendance of 866,425 guests is now second only to… Read the full press release
Creative Campaign Targets Cold-Weather Cities, Encouraging Immediate Travel to Arizona 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Through a new, innovative advertising campaign the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) is encouraging travelers to “master their inner vacation” by finding their Arizodiac sign. Launched in January, the two month-long campaign is designed to complement AOT’s current national campaign, by targeting the cold-weather… Read the full press release
MONTREAL, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Between December 20th and January 6th, VIA Rail welcomed 14% more passengers than last year on its legendary service, The Canadian. Close to 7,000 passengers traveling on 10 trains chose The Canadian to take them home for the holidays while enjoying Canada’s breathtaking landscapes, VIA Rail’s attentive and courteous service and its… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand has released its calendar of festivals and events for 2013. A total of 28 events are listed in the calendar, ranging from annual marathons to music fests and martial arts. The calendar will be very useful for travel agents and tour operators seeking unique experiences and… Read the full press release
Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Milton S. Hershey wanted to create a model town for the people in his community. Following in his footsteps of giving back to the community, guests visiting ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park and The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue on Saturday, January 26 and Sunday, January 27 receive free or… Read the full press release