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 news article
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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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
NEW HYATT GOLD PASSPORT PROMOTION OPENS DOORS TO MORE POSSIBILITIES WITH THOUSANDS OF BONUS POINTS
Global campaign awards members with bonus points redeemable for free nights, dining and spa services CHICAGO, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced a new global promotion today that allows Hyatt Gold Passport members to earn up to 45,000 bonus points – that’s enough points for seven free nights at Bali Hyatt or two free nights… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Launches New Residential Meeting Suites
A new way to meet in a contemporary home-style setting. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is redefining the way guests meet, offering a bespoke home-style approach with the launch of four stunning new residential meeting suites. Created by award-winning designer Michael McCann, the Hotel has transformed the entire level two space overlooking the atrium lobby… Read the full news article
Solid results Schiphol Group
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — New investments to improve resilience for the future Revenue rises by 5.8% to 1,353 million euros (2011: 1,278 million euros); EBITDA increases by 4.4% to 534 million euros (2011: 512 million euros); Operating profit falls by 2.5% to 296 million euros (2011: 304 million euros); The profit after income tax is 199… Read the full news article
Love is in the air – as Belfast tops easyJet’s St Valentine’s Day destinations from JLA
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s that time of year again when couples treat each other to a little extra romance, but it’s not just love that will be in the air today. For one of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (JLA) biggest operators, this means a surge in bookings as passengers take advantage of some great value… Read the full news article
RyanairHotels.com Attracts Record Monthly Visitors
5.5M USERS VISIT EUROPE’S BIGGEST ONLINE ACCOMODATION SITE IN JANUARY 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (15 Feb) announced record monthly traffic on its RyanairHotels.com website, the ultimate hotel price comparison site, with more than 5.5m unique visitors in January 2013, a rise of 300% on the previous month, coinciding… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Houston and Orlando
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Orlando International Airport. The flight will also operate as new one-stop continuation service via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as DFW-Houston-Orlando and Orlando-Houston-DFW, complementing… Read the full news article
SAS AB (publ) announces notice to the Annual General Meeting on 20 March 2013
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shareholders in SAS AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20 March 2013. The Annual General Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at Clarion Hotel, Arlanda Airport, Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden. Shareholders are also entitled to participate in the Annual General Meeting via a telecommunications link at… Read the full news article
NTM fails to reach the requisite number to gain recognition
Johannesburg, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — A report released by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) indicates that the National Transport Movement (NTM) does not have the requisite number of members in order to gain official recognition as a labour representative organisation by South African Airways (SAA). The verification process was an attempt between SAA… Read the full news article
Vermont Tourism Events Calendar: Presidents’ Week through March
MONTPELIER, Vt., 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Presidents’ Week ramps up with festivities in Vermont; enjoy a robust schedule of outdoor events, exhibit openings and nightlife. As the days warm up and sunshine lingers, March ushers in maple season with festivals and tastings all across the state. Here’s a sampler of the hundreds of events posted on… Read the full news article
Go Travel extends relationship with Dolphin Dynamics rolling-out point of sale technology
London, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — South East England regional agent Go Travel has become the latest travel company to deploy Dolphin’s point of sale tool. With over thirty staff across its five locations, the technology roll-out has enabled Go Travel to implement a single business-wide selling system accessing low-cost, charter and GDS-sourced flights, accommodation wholesalers and… Read the full news article
Travelindex Becomes PATA Preferred Partner
Bangkok, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to welcome Travelindex as the Preferred Partner. Travelindex is an online platform and data repository for the travel industry. It had over 18 million visitors in 2012. Travelindex is fast becoming a leader in B2B and B2C travel relations. The partnership will add value… Read the full news article
IATA Applauds ICAO-CAEP Agreement on a More Stringent Noise Standard for Aircraft and Progress on Aircraft CO2 Standard
Montreal, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the agreement on a new noise standard with more stringent requirements for future aircraft achieved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) comprising ICAO member states, industry, and environmental non-governmental organizations, reviewed technological feasibility, environmental benefits… Read the full news article
JAL and MOS BURGER Present [AIR MOS Teriyaki Egg Burger] On Select Flights
TOKYO, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and MOS FOOD SERVICES, INC. (MOS BURGER), a well-known hamburger chain established in 1972 in Japan, will collaborate for the third time in the eighth installment of JAL’s popular AIR Series in-flight meal service. Following the successful introduction of AIR MOS Burger (Teriyaki) and AIR MOS Rice Burger… Read the full news article
Discover the Real Maldives Aboard Four Seasons Explorer
A cruise for divers, nature lovers and 21st century adventurers. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experience the Maldives as few visitors ever do with the world’s most intimate Four Seasons Resort. Four Seasons Explorer, a three-deck luxury live-aboard, takes a maximum of 22 guests – matched one-to-one by a seasoned crew – on a marine and cultural odyssey into the undiscovered… Read the full news article
APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME ‘TAKES OFF’ AT GEORGE BEST BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has announced an Apprenticeship Scheme for young people in the greater Belfast area. Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) Minister, Dr Stephen Farry and Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, launched the ‘George Best Belfast City Airport High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme’ at the airport today. The… Read the full news article
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Gains Service Between Houston and Orlando on Spirit Airlines
HOUSTON, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Houston Airport System announces Spirit Airlines is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando International Airport. “Houston leads the nation in the economic recovery and the Houston Airport System is delighted to… Read the full news article
Летище София с 15% ръст на каргото през януари 2013 г.
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Летище София с 15% ръст на каргото през януари 2013 г. Товари През първия месец на годината Летище София отчита ръст от 15% на товарните праткиспрямо януари 2012 г. с общо 1 360 т обработени карго и поща. Товарните обеми по редовни международни пътнически линии отчитат увеличение от 3%, а превозените със специализирани полети товари са нараснали с 28% на годишна… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Detroit and Denver
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts nonstop service between Detroit and Denver. Initial service operates daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and increases to daily service on March 1, 2013. Customers can check out the insanely low fares on… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Begin Connecting Networks
Southwest and AirTran Offer Customers More Flight Options on a Single Itinerary; Achieve Another Important Milestone in the Ongoing Integration DALLAS, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luv is in the air! Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it is taking the next step in its marriage with subsidiary, AirTran Airways. Customers are now able to purchase a… Read the full news article
airberlin and Air Seychelles sign landmark codeshare agreement
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin, Europe’s seventh largest airline, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today signed a historic codeshare agreement allowing customers from each of the two carriers to fly seamlessly between Abu Dhabi, Germany, and Seychelles. Initially, the agreement, which comes into effect immediately, will see Air Seychelles’ HM… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg: A Brief History of the “House with Lions
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg: From the first glimpse of the grand front entrance, guarded by two marble lions, it’s obvious that this is a remarkable building with a rich legacy. Known among city residents as the “House with Lions,” the palace holds a fascinating history. Here in the centre… Read the full news article
Hilton Austin And Finn & Porter Announce New Executive Chef Peter Maffei
Finn & Porter Promotes Chef Peter Maffei to Executive Chef AUSTIN, Texas, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Austin today announced the promotion of Chef Peter Maffei to executive chef of Finn & Porter. The newly appointed executive chef is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and has experience working in some of the best… Read the full news article
New Executive Chef Dominque Bugnand Brings French Culinary Style To Mandarin Oriental Macau’s Vida Rica Restaurant
Hong Kong, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau has announced the appointment of Chef Dominique Bugnand as Executive Chef. Chef Bugnand has 14 years of legendary experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He began his career with the company at the flagship Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in 1998 as Executive Sous-chef. For the last six years he… Read the full news article
INTERNATIONAL GOURMET STARS ‘HOOKED’ ON ABU DHABI’S EMIRATES PALACE ‘CATCH & COOK’ EXPERIENCE
International masterchefs, Shinichiro Takagi of Japan and German master patissier Ernst Knam, took time off from their starring roles in the Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival to try their hand at a ‘Catch & Cook’ experience organised by the UAE capital’s super-luxurious Emirates Palace. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The culinary duo – self-confessed angling novices –… Read the full news article
Canadian Tourism Commission: Tourism industry stands tall in Canada’s social-media conversations
Award-winning apps, fresh bloggers and a new provincial hub are the stars of 2013’s first round-up. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite all the white noise on social networks, Canada’s tourism industry is a prominent voice in the conversations, as the latest newsgathering demonstrates. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) sits alongside our Canadian industry partners on many… Read the full news article