2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s an exciting time for family fun in colorful, cultural, hip and historic San Antonio. Visiting the Alamo and strolling along the River Walk provide fond vacation memories of San Antonio. But new memory-makers are being created all the time. Here are just a few of the city’s recent and upcoming projects…. Read the full news article
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U.S. Travel Applauds Enactment of EU Emissions Scheme Prohibition
Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded President Barack Obama for signing into law a bill exempting U.S. airlines from the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme. The European Union Emission Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956) protects U.S. air carriers and passengers from the potential for an unprecedented tax levied… Read the full news article
Lufthansa, CARIBIC instrument container logs two million kilometres in the air
Lufthansa Group committed to climate research for close on 20 years 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The CARIBIC flying laboratory will have rounded the earth 50 times. Now it has returned from its 80th research trip on board the Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 ”Leverkusen“. Since December 2004, the mobile observatory has been underway once monthly in the service… Read the full news article
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Launches “Plus Your Points” Promotion
Enterprise Plus Loyalty Program Members Can Earn Free Rental Days Faster with Double Points and Bonus Options ST. LOUIS, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today is launching its Plus Your Points promotion for all Enterprise Plus loyalty members. From now through Feb. 28, 2013, Enterprise Plus members who register for the promotion can earn double points on qualifying… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Completes more than 800 Volunteer Events during Inaugural Global Week of Service
Team Members served more than 660 local organizations in 401 cities across 51 countries MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the week of November 11-18, Hilton Worldwide celebrated its first annual Global Week of Service and furthered the company’s Vision to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” In just eight… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Announces Reservations Consolidation Into New Atlanta Call Center
AirTran Call Centers in Savannah and Carrollton, GA to Close in July 2013, Combining Jobs in Atlanta Call Center DALLAS – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that the airline is consolidating operations from three AirTran Reservations Call Centers into a single call center in Atlanta. The new Atlanta Customer Support & Services… Read the full news article
Singita Mara River Tented Camp Opens in the far Northern Serengeti
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singita Mara River Tented Camp has opened in the Lamai triangle, the northernmost tip of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It’s an iconic destination characterised by the sheer luxury of space created by seemingly endless game-rich savannah plains. The new camp with six guest tents – a contemporary take on the… Read the full news article
Benefit This Winter With Luxury Breaks At Mandarin Oriental Hotels Worldwide
Hong Kong, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether in search of an escape for culture, romance, epicurean delights or simply an exotic beach getaway: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Luxury Breaks provide an enticing excuse to escape the winter blues and book into one of the Group’s exceptional hotels. Stay two nights between 4 January to 4 April… Read the full news article
Expedia Mobile Takes Flight: New App Update Combines Simplicity of Mobile with Robust Flight and Hotel Booking Intelligence
200 Airlines, 140,000+ Hotel Properties Accessible Via Seamless, Simple Interface; Mobile-Only Hotel Deals Up To 60% Off BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Instant flight sorting of more than 200+ airlines. Beautiful, intuitive interface. More than 140 thousand hotel properties. Crisp, gorgeous destination imagery. Mobile-only deals of up to 60% off. Say hello to the new features… Read the full news article
AVIS UNVEILS ’13 VEHICLE LINE-UP; BMW, CADILLAC, INFINITI AND VOLVO
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that the new 2013 model-year vehicles have started rolling into Avis locations across the United States. “From compact vehicles to luxury sedans, SUVs and convertibles – we’ve got you covered,” said Tom Gartland, president, North America, Avis Budget Group. “Our 2013 fleet features a wide… Read the full news article
Third Night Free and Plan Ahead Savings at Chicago’s Two Four Seasons Hotels
Extend a holiday break with the Stay Longer – Third Night Free offer or plan ahead and save 20 percent at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (The Ritz-Carlton), U.S.A. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago’s two Four Seasons hotels offer savings this holiday season when staying three nights, or when planning ahead. Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full news article
Пассажиры S7 Airlines могут приобрести страховку при бронировании авиабилетов
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и компания «АльфаСтрахование» запустили совместный проект. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines при покупке авиабилета могут приобрести расширенный полис туристического страхования, предусмотрев любые непредвиденные ситуации во время своего путешествия. Оформление страховки возможно на одном из этапов бронирования электронного билета на сайте www.s7.ru. Система предлагает пассажиру приобрести страховой полис, отвечающий требованиями конкретной поездки. S7… Read the full news article
Announcing the Social Star of the Week Award at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Boston’s favourite Hotel is rewarding top Twitter fans with VIP Star Status Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing the Social Star of the Week Award at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Each week, one lucky follower of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Twitter (@FSBoston) will have the chance to be honoured with this VIP distinction – along with VIP privileges to boot…. Read the full news article
Cape Town International Airport Transport Impact Assessment Survey
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport appointed a consultant to conduct a transport impact assessment on Cape Town International Airport. The anticipated outcome of the study will be a detailed analysis that ensures that adequate access to the Airport does not become a limiting factor for the full development of… Read the full news article
FirstGroup’s Partnership with Save the Children Supports the Poorest Families in Greater Manchester
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s largest bus and rail operator, has donated £41,000 to deprived families in Manchester through Save the Children’s ‘Eat, Sleep, Learn, Play!’ (ESLP) initiative. The ESLP project supports children living in the most severe poverty by providing their families with household essentials. Grants are used to purchase items ranging from… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines и Iberia открыли совместные рейсы на Тенерифе и в Малагу
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет о расширении код-шерингового соглашения с авиакомпанией Iberia, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов на популярные курорты Испании. В рамках подписанного соглашения пассажиры S7 Airlines получили возможность путешествовать из Москвы в Малагу и на остров Тенерифе с удобной стыковкой в аэропорту Мадрида. Авиакомпании выполняют 10 рейсов в… Read the full news article
Wyndham Worldwide Ranked Number One in Hotels and Restaurants in Newsweek Magazine’s Annual Greenest Companies Survey
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second consecutive year, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is ranked number one among hotels and restaurants by Newsweek magazine in their annual Greenest Companies survey. The rankings evaluate the environmental performance of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. and… Read the full news article
Santa Picks Up the Tab for Christmas Night Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Special Santa Package offers complimentary stay on December 25 when booking December 23 and 24, 2012 Toronto, Canada – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Santa Claus has come to Yorkville this year bringing an elaborate program of fun and entertainment to Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Families looking to escape into the warmth of Four Seasons can receive their Gift from Santa, which includes:… Read the full news article
CTC waxes new winter campaign in China
Skiing, snowboarding, carnivals and urban shopping are just part of Canada’s dazzling panoply of experiences 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swoosh, swoosh! The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has pulled on its boots, tightened the bindings and let rip its latest winter campaign in China. Winter activities are an increasingly attractive option for Chinese travellers. The new campaign… Read the full news article
RCI® Joins Forces With Green Key Global for Second Annual RCI Green Awards
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The industry-first sustainability award will now include a streamlined third-party assessment through RCI Green Key Global alliance RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange, today announced the opening of the application period for the second annual RCI Green Awards, which recognize affiliated resorts for their environmentally-friendly business practices. This year,… Read the full news article
Top Russian consolidator signs new deal with Travelport
Aviacenter extends agreement with Travelport for a further three years Langley, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport and Aviacenter, one of Russia’s leading consolidators, have today announced a new contract extending their relationship until at least 2015. As part of the deal, Aviacenter will use both Galileo Web Services and Travelport SmartPoint App™ to deliver a leading service… Read the full news article
Agoda.com gives Asia Miles members even more chances to earn miles
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced a partnership with Asia Miles™, Asia’s leading travel reward program. In this partnership, Asia Miles will promote agoda’s hotel offering to its 4.5 million members worldwide who will earn air Asia Miles when booking hotels with… Read the full news article
Application deadline approaching for 2013 Nebraska Passport program
LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Applications for the 2013 Passport program are due by 5 p.m. Friday. Attractions, museums, water parks, galleries, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, wineries, parks and other tourism-related businesses are invited to apply. The Passport program encourages travelers to visit attractions across the state, collect stamps at participating stops and earn prizes…. Read the full news article
Swissport Algeria wins ground handling licence for Oran International Airport
Zurich, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services, welcomes the announcement by the Etablissement de Gestion des Services Aéroportuaires d’Oran (EGSA Oran) Tender Commission to award Swissport Algeria with a 5-year ground handling licence for Oran International Airport Ahmed Ben Bella. The award of the licence follows a comprehensive and… Read the full news article
Palm Springs Selected as Host City for 2013 Amgen Tour of California
Palm Springs, Calif. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Palm Springs has been selected as one of the Host Cities for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California, May 12-19, 2013, one of the most anticipated cycling events of the year. The race, which stretches from California’s Escondido to Santa Rosa, will enter Greater Palm… Read the full news article
Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Seeks Chefs
SANTA CRUZ, CA – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Registration is now open for the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival. The 32nd annual event returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Contestants registered by January 18, 2013 will receive 2 Unlimited Ride passes to the Boardwalk and 2 official event t-shirts…. Read the full news article
LAS VEGAS WILL RING IN THE NEW YEAR AND CELEBRATE IN STYLE
Entertainment Capital of the World Hosts Biggest Bash in the West with America’s Party 2013 Complete with Rockin’ Countdown, Champagne and Fireworks LAS VEGAS – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is the most electrifying destination to ring in 2013 with spectacular and stunning experiences throughout the Strip corridor and beyond. As world travelers converge on Las… Read the full news article
Le Cinq by Chef Eric Briffard of Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Wins 12th Prix Spécial Pierre-Christian Taittinger
Award distinguishes excellence in photography Paris, France – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eric Briffard – Le Cinq, a new book by the chef at Four Seasons Hotel George V, has won the 12th Prix Spécial Pierre-Christian Taittinger at a ceremony held at the Lutetia Hotel on November 21, 2012. Christian Taittinger, Mayor of the XVIe arrondissement of Paris and Philippe… Read the full news article
SAS launches 13 new routes from Oslo Airport
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS will launch several new routes from Oslo Airport in the summer of 2013. Palermo, Lisbon and Athens are among the new destinations. Eleven of the routes will only run during the summer months, while the Berlin and Budapest routes will run year-round. These two routes will start running on 31 March… Read the full news article
Not one, not two, but three awards for Jersey’s luxury hotels
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Luxury Jersey Hotels group is finishing the year on a high as its members celebrate three coveted industry and consumer awards, reinforcing Jersey’s position as a centre for excellence in hospitality. Grand Jersey’s Executive Head Chef Richard Allen was rewarded with a highly-acclaimed Hotel Catey ‘Chef of the Year’ award this… Read the full news article