Foraging expeditions return for third year with guide Larry Evans. 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Vail announces the return of its popular event series “Mushrooms & Mercedes” for summer 2013. Attendees will be escorted in a Four Seasons Mercedes to forage for mushrooms with expert Larry Evans, returning to the Resort’s restaurant Flame for a dinner featuring… Read the full news article
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is offering Club 49 members double miles on all flights everywhere the carrier flies between May 17 and Sept. 3, 2013. Club 49 benefits are available to all Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members who are Alaska state residents. Residents can join the complimentary program by visiting www.alaskaair.com/Club 49. “Membership… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Powerful combination of Amadeus’ R&D strength and Hitit Loyalty’s track record in loyalty will deliver innovative new product developments and enhancements across Airline IT Madrid, Spain, 8 April 2013: Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, today announces that it has acquired the CRM and loyalty solutions division of Turkey-based… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traveling throughout Spain and Europe has gotten more rewarding with the new Marriott Rewards® and Iberia Plus partnership. Marriott Rewards members can now earn Avios miles for stays at more than 3,700 Marriott International hotels in 70 countries across 14 distinctive brands. Marriott Rewards points can also be redeemed for Avios. Effective… Read the full news article
Airlines profit from improved capacity steering / Utilisation rises to 76.1 per cent in passenger traffic and 70.5 per cent in cargo traffic 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — All the airlines in the Lufthansa Group profited in the first quarter of the year from improved capacity steering and, as expected lifted the utilisation of their aircraft in… Read the full news article
Indispensable tool for travel agents on-the-go Sydney, Australia, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today announced the launch of Travelport Mobile Agent in Australia and New Zealand. This mobile application is available for download from the Apple and Android… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with its strategy to develop the aviation sector of the U.A.E and the region, Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) held informative aviation sessions to Diploma and High School level students in Abu Dhabi last month at its headquarters in Al Bateen… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is listing some of the most stylish designer hotels in Tokyo to help celebrate the sakura season – known commonly outside of Japan as the cherry blossom season – one of the most beautiful times to visit the Land… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 1963, at the direction of Mayor Louie Welch, seven men gathered at the Rice Hotel. Their purpose—to create an organization dedicated to marketing Houston as a convention and leisure destination. It was their vision that spurred the development of cutting-edge venues like the Astrodome and the George R. Brown Convention Center,… Read the full news article
DENVER, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced the appointment of Holly Nelson as chief accounting officer and treasurer of the Denver-based carrier. A seasoned professional, Nelson brings more than 25 years of airline-industry financial experience to the position. Most recently, she served as chief financial officer for Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP), where she led… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport handled 1,445,987 passengers In March Passengers In March Brussels Airport handled 1,445,987 passengers, up 1.4% on the corresponding month in 2012. The leisure segment in particular recorded a strong growth of 8%. In spite of the economic crisis, the Belgian passenger decided to escape from the winter weather to classical… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dorchester Collection exudes timeless elegance with each of its properties, enjoying glamorous rooms and penthouse suites with spectacular panoramic views. In keeping with each hotel’s unique style whilst staying true to the individuality of each of their cities, the penthouse and presidential suites offer guests an incomparable experience within a comfortable and… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — With summertime around the corner, Air France is bringing a breath of fresh air with new dishes on its A la carte menus, available as an alternative to the menu of the day (free of charge) offered in Premium Economy and Economy cabins on most long-haul flights departing Paris-Charles de Gaulle and… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A 3-day large scale tourism promotional activity held in Kuala Lumpur aimed to promote Macau as top destination for both business and leisure in Malaysia to further diversify its tourism source market. Organized by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the ‘Macau Festival 2013′ was taken place at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall… Read the full news article
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) has launched two new mobile applications (Apps) that give customers access to comprehensive travel and airline information on the go. Using the convenience of their iOs or Android mobile phones and tablets, SAA passengers can now view their booking information, check-in for a flight, find the status of… Read the full news article
SAS Group’s capacity (ASK) was up by 0.5% and the Group’s traffic (RPK) increased by 0.5%. The SAS Group’s load factor was unchanged at 72.3% SAS Group carried 2.3 million passengers in March, down 5.8%, reflecting the impact of Easter timing and capacity reductions on shorter routes. 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Group market trends, RASK and… Read the full news article
Business Travel Index Reaches Pre-Recession High Stock Market Strength Should Translate to Increased Business Travel Spending Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — An improving economic outlook with business and consumer confidence on the rise is expected to boost business travel in 2013, leading the Global Business Travel Association to upgrade its forecast for the year. Stronger corporate… Read the full news article
BOSTON, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) expects increased passenger travel at Boston Logan during April as schools in New England empty out for vacation. To help reduce vehicle trips to the airport, Massport is offering a special Logan Express discount that could add up to more than $140 in savings by not parking… Read the full news article
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport donated R2 406,115 million towards the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. This donation handover took place at an event held at NSRI’s Rescue 3 Base at the V&A Waterfront. The Airports Company South Africa… Read the full news article
Additional flights by Ohana by Hawaiian Airlines and Island Air make it easy for vacationers to experience the new amenities on Hawaii’s “private island.” 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — A favourite destination among A-list celebrities, the secret is getting out about Lanai with new enhancements and upgrades on Hawaii’s “private island,” anchored by Four Seasons Resorts Lanai: Manele Bay… Read the full news article
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — SpaceShipTwo took to the skies again yesterday on a beautiful calm Mojave morning for an important test flight. This was her 24th glide flight and the 6th in-flight test of her patented feathered re-entry system. The flight test team also successfully verified SS2’s nitrous loading and venting system, another key milestone on… Read the full news article
RYANAIR CABIN CREW CHARITY CALENDAR RAISES €600,000 IN 6 YEARS 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (9 Apr) presented the TVN Foundation in Warsaw with a €100,000 cheque, the sales proceeds of all 10,000 copies of the Ryanair 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar, which sold out in record time. Following… Read the full news article
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport has partnered with the airport handling companies to shorten the process time for arriving baggage. The goal is to achieve faster and more stable baggage delivery, so that passengers will be more satisfied. Copenhagen Airport has joined forces with the three handling companies operating at Copenhagen Airport – SAS Ground… Read the full news article
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is pleased to announce Hollywood Limousine Service Inc. as the preferred proponent of the on-demand sedan and limousine service contract for customers of the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. “Our goal is to provide passengers at the airport with an exceptional customer experience for the duration of their trip,… Read the full news article
London, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has continued the expansion of its joint venture with AC Hotels with the opening of two new properties – the AC Hotel Nice on the French Riviera and the AC Hotel Sant Cugat in Catalonia, Barcelona. The two new hotels will be welcome additions to the… Read the full news article
Fares as low as $29* each way at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing, NJ, to Atlanta, Chicago-Midway, Columbus, Detroit, and Raleigh/Durham, bringing the total destinations to 10. Frontier is the only airline providing scheduled service out of Trenton-Mercer Airport, the gateway to New Jersey’s state… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its golden anniversary, London Hilton on Park Lane has created three gold-inspired packages, starting from £500, marking 50 years of first class hospitality. Guests are invited to join the festivities, with the chance to experience a 9 Carat, 18 Carat or the ultimate Midas Touch Package – a homage to… Read the full news article
New tourism strategy paves the way to grow jobs in the tourism industry in Qatar QTA showcases new opportunities for careers and enterprise in tourism Doha, Qatar, 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has successfully concluded its participation in the Qatar Career Fair 2013 which was held from April 1-6, 2013 at the Qatar… Read the full news article
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said Tourism Australia was very excited at the prospect of playing a leading part in ‘Australia Week in China’ next year. “The concept has worked well for Australian tourism in America, with G’Day USA, and makes a lot of sense when you consider that China is now our… Read the full news article
English, French, German, Arabic and Russian versions of the website for the Hotel Warwick Geneva adapts to the needs of all its customers by offering a variety of translations. 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since April 2nd, the web portal of the Hotel Warwick Geneva has been available in five languages, each offering more than just a simple translation:… Read the full news article