PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Happiness and fun are part of the package thanks to the latest promotion from iconic hotel brand Howard Johnson®, through which guests can receive two tickets to a Harlem Globetrotters show of their choice just by staying two consecutive nights at a participating hotel throughout the U.S. and Canada. The promotion,… Read the full press release
Halifax, N.S. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), in cooperation with airport tenants and several public sector emergency response agencies from various levels of government, today hosted an emergency training exercise. The simulation replicated an emergency aircraft landing and terrorist threat. The objectives of the exercise were to test Halifax Stanfield International… Read the full press release
Suite Accommodations, Meals and Added Savings Create a Perfect Holiday Escape SEDONA, Ariz. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests looking to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas in “the most beautiful place in America,” according to USA Today will enjoy the Away for the Holiday Package from Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa. The package is available for a… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Employees at Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports has started getting training to learn sign language in order to assist hearing impaired passengers to benefit from all services offered at the airport. The training provided by TAV Academy in collaboration with the Federation of Hearing Impaired will be expanded to cover… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Disability Cornwall were invited to Newquay Cornwall Airport in late Aug to participate in a ‘consumer audit’. The airport has a legal responsibility under European Regulations to provide assistance to passengers with reduced mobility, but people’s experiences tend to differ depending on what airport they use. So here at NQY Airport we wanted to proactively… Read the full press release
CUSTOMERS’ TRAVEL EXPERIENCE TO BENEFIT FROM THEMED AUDIO CITY GUIDES FOR SMART PHONES 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new partnership with PocketGuide Inc. and launched a further innovative offer for its consumers. From 12th October Wizz Air will offer the PocketGuide app, worldwide… Read the full press release
Lt. Gov. Sheehy, two state senators to attend LINCOLN, NEB.- 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winners of the Nebraska Tourism Industry Awards will be announced during the Nebraska Travel Conference Oct. 24-25 at the Gering Civic Center in Gering. The awards recognize the year’s outstanding tourism campaign, outstanding tourism association, best events in small and large communities,… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, the new tourism marketing body for the United States of America, has announced the launch of a travel agent photo competition in the UK and Ireland. As part of the competition, the website www.famphotousa.co.uk, has been launched where agents from the UK and Ireland can upload photographs they have taken on… Read the full press release
200 Volunteers Invited to Walk the Runways SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport will host its 13th annual Runway FOD Walk on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PDT. Two hundred airport and airline employee volunteers are invited to participate in this year’s Runway FOD Walk. The purpose of… Read the full press release
Atlanta Regional Commission cites rental car center, ATL SkyTrain in project’s success ATLANTA – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport received a Development of Excellence Award Honorable Mention/“Exceptional Merit for a Public-Private Partnership” from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) at its State of the Region breakfast on Friday. The award honored the Airport and other… Read the full press release
Van Nuys, California – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) approved a $13,908,464 contract to Security Paving Company, Inc., for rehabilitation of the main runway (16R/34L) at Van Nuys Airport (VNY). The total amount of the project, which includes all cost elements, is estimated at $20,483,076. Ninety percent of… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the summer of 2013 Norwegian will open direct flights from Oslo Airport to Lisbon, Bilbao, Visby and Aalborg. The flight schedule is as follows: – Oslo-Bilbao will have two weekly departures from 5 June to 28 September – Oslo-Lisbon will have two weekly departures from 3 June to 25 October… Read the full press release
Hilton HHonors and Radio Monte Carlo Partner to Bring Travel Experience to Sweepstakes Winners MILAN – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, is partnering with Radio Monte Carlo to offer Hilton HHonors members the chance to win a special weekend getaway to London. From now through… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France, has presented to Company managers the project for the new Air France organization, supporting the implementation of Transform 2015, in an aim to restore the Company’s competitiveness and place the customer at the heart of its strategy. A GROUP ORGANIZED INTO 8 BUSINESS… Read the full press release
Brand Ranks No. 1 for Second Consecutive Year on Entrepreneur Magazine’s List of Top Global Franchises MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the opening of 18 new properties in the third quarter of… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The most abundant foliage is found in the rolling hills of the Champlain Valley, including the Lake Champlain Islands and the Burlington area, and in the valleys of southern Vermont. In the higher elevations of central Vermont, town and village centers have some trees hanging on to their foliage, contrasting with the… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is urging passengers to book their tickets for travel over the Christmas period as soon as possible to secure the best prices and to ensure they have reserved seats during this very busy travel time. Full details of most train times and fares together with booking facilities are now available on… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon aviation stakeholders to work together to create greater value for customers across the travel experience while enabling greater efficiency for industry participants. “Airlines expect to carry some 3 billion passengers in 2013. And that number will double by 2030. Connectivity is… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has taken on the services of two leading executives to provide support to a major review of its processes and procedures. Keith Bogg, Group IS Director of insurance company Catlin, will chair a Risk and Assurance Board that has been set up to monitor the modernisation… Read the full press release
Fresh from Rose O’Sullivan’s Spring Cottage Farm in County Westmeath, and now served at Seasons Dublin, Ireland – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Seasons, the award winning restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin, has partnered with Rose O’Sullivan’s Spring Cottage Farm in County Westmeath to bring guests the very freshest and best selection of local organic Irish vegetables in season… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that this year’s Airports Going Green Conference will feature FAA Associate Administrator Christa Fornaratto who will discuss FAA’s growing list of sustainability related initiatives. Joining Ms. Fornarotto will be Ralph Thompson, FAA Manager, Airports Planning and Environmental Division. The FAA has embarked on a number… Read the full press release
VETERAN PILOT AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERT IN AVIATION AND LABOR RELATIONS RANDY BABBITT JOINS CARRIER’S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM DALLAS – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) proudly welcomes J. Randolph “Randy” Babbitt as Senior Vice President of Labor Relations to direct and oversee the carrier’s labor related activities. Babbitt will report directly to Chief Operating… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for September 2012 that show passenger numbers, load factor and capacity all declining year on year. However, cargo and mail tonnage showed positive growth for the first time this year. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,245,995 passengers… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today: Abu Dhabi. Tomorrow: the Seychelles, Sydney or Bangkok. The shared route network operated by airberlin and its strategic partner Etihad Airways spans almost the entire world, from the bustling metropolises of Asia, Arabia and Australia to the dream beaches of the Indian Ocean. With the “Reaching more destinations together” campaign starting… Read the full press release
First-time celebration highlights holiday favourites with new executive chef at helm Santa Fe, U.S.A. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Forge new holiday traditions with a Thanksgiving to remember at the new Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. The Resort will feature a celebratory meal in Terra with all the trimmings, as well as special room rates and… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the framework of an ongoing co-operation between Estonian Air and EAS (Enterprise Estonia), one of the Saab SF340 aircraft in Estonian Air fleet was given a special livery to attract tourists from the regional destinations of Estonian Air to spend winter holidays in Estonia. This is a continuation of the marketing… Read the full press release
As the busy fall business travel season heats up, survey finds vast majority of travelers embracing mobile apps, yet still looking for tools to reduce stress and increase job satisfaction REDMOND, Wash. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travel got you down? You’re not alone. A recent study conducted by Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated… Read the full press release
WHAT 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hey, puddle jumpers! The dreary, rainy days are headed our way, but don’t let them get you down. Get ready to venture outdoors to Woodland Park Zoo for the Rainy Day Building Hop and a Rainy Day Discount to go along with your adventure. Get half off zoo admission for up… Read the full press release
New Cultural Plan was Developed Over Months of Meetings with Stakeholders and Community Members Across Chicago; Community Input Led Directly to a New Initiative to Develop an Arts Education Plan for Chicago Public Schools Mayor’s Press Office 312.744.3334 press@cityofchicago.org CHICAGO – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives extended a warm welcome to the 1st visitor to its 40th year of Tourism, on 3rd October 2012. Mr. Wai Shing Kwok, a Hong Kong citizen arrived Maldives by Sri Lankan Airlines flight which was the first flight to arrive on the 3rd October, landed at 0045hrs. This day is celebrated… Read the full press release