Journey into the heart of Philippines’ most desirable travel destinations with The Discovery Leisure Company

One Discovery A Day with the Discovery Leisure Group 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Journey into the heart of the Philippines’ most desirable travel destinations, cradled in the lap of luxury, with The Discovery Leisure Company (TDLC), Inc. that developed and owns the homegrown Filipino leisure chain of Discovery Suites, Discovery Country Suites and Discovery Shores Boracay…. Read the full press release

Summer package deals at JW Marriott, Autograph Collection Hotels, Renaissance, Marriott Resorts and Gaylord Hotels

Package Includes Room Upgrade & Up to $100 Nightly Credit For Those Who Book by Sept. 25 and Stay July 28 – Oct. 31 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — JW Marriott, Autograph Collection Hotels, Renaissance, Marriott  Resorts and Gaylord Hotels are turning up the heat on savings with the Endless Summer package. Valid through Sept. 25, travelers… Read the full press release

Essential Travel survey finds Almost A Third of Gappers Underestimate How Much Money They’ll Need

2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — 28% of gappers cite money and financial worries as the biggest challenge during their time away, as the leading online travel insurance site Essential Travel found during a recent survey. However, with 34% of those surveyed taking less than two weeks to plan their trip of a lifetime, this comes as little… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways CEO Dr. Titus Naikuni received ‘Airline Business Award’ at the prestigious Airline Strategy Awards 2013

Nairobi, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Titus Naikuni, has been recognized in the prestigious Airline Strategy Awards 2013. Dr Naikuni received the ‘Airline Business Award’, which recognizes an individual who has made a lasting strategic contribution to the air transport business, during this year’s edition of the awards that were held in… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines rolled out new payment option for airfares booked through singaporeair.com

2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines is introducing a new payment option for airfares booked through singaporeair.com, as part of a significant enhancement to the KrisFlyer frequent flyer programme. From today, members will be able to use their KrisFlyer miles to pay for Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights booked through the SIA website. Customers can choose… Read the full press release

Jet Airways and Air New Zealand form reciprocal frequent flyer partnership

MUMBAI, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has entered into a reciprocal frequent flyer partnership with Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand an international and domestic airline group provides flights within New Zealand, to and from Australia, the South West Pacific, Asia, North America and the United Kingdom. JetPrivilege members may now… Read the full press release

Jet Airways introduced new ATR flights from Bengaluru to Vijayawada, Trichy via Kochi from July 25, 2013

MUMBAI, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, today announced that it will be enhancing domestic connectivity with fresh air links to Vijayawada and Trichy in the South. The airline, today, announced the introduction of daily flights between Bengaluru and Vijayawada, and two additional services a day to Mangalore and an afternoon service to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air operates flights on 20 routes to 14 countries from Warsaw Chopin Airport

Warsaw, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that its temporary operations at Warsaw Chopin Airport will become permanent from tomorrow, 18 July. The airline is currently operating flights on 20 routes to 14 countries from Warsaw Chopin Airport. In December last year Wizz Air… Read the full press release

Wizz Air now with 300,000 members of its WIZZ Discount Club

London, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has registered the 300,000th member of the WIZZ Discount Club. The program was introduced only 2 years ago in March 2011 and the number of members has been constantly growing ever since. The WIZZ Discount Club was specifically designed for… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company offers iftar meals for passengers at Ramadan tent in the terminal building at Bahrain International Airport

2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has placed a Ramadan tent in the terminal building at Bahrain International Airport (BIA), providing passengers with light iftar snacks during the holy month of Ramadan. Traditional Ramadan food and beverages are being offered everyday for free from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, allowing the fasting passengers to have their… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to open the airport’s first common use VIP lounge

2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Club at ATL located in International Terminal WHO: Atlanta City Council Members Louis Miller, General Manager Miguel Southwell, Aviation Deputy General Manager, Commercial Development Graham Richards, CEO, Airport Lounge Development WHAT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday will host the grand opening of The Club at ATL, the airport’s first common use… Read the full press release

London City Airport Staff raised money on cycle charity event for Richard House Children’s Hospice

2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A team of 40 employees and partners from London City Airport have completed a charity cycle challenge from London to Amsterdam.  The group cycled 166 miles in two days and have raised £25,000 for Richard House Children’s Hospice in East London. Declan Collier, CEO, London City Airport said:  “I am extremely proud… Read the full press release

British Airways to add more flights to Stockholm and Madrid from London City Airport this winter

2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is adding more flights to two popular European capital cities from London City Airport this winter. From October 28 the airline is launching a third daily flight to Stockholm in Sweden and to Madrid in Spain. The additional flights will both operate in the middle of the day, perfect timing… Read the full press release

Family of four life-size elephant statues land on Liverpool John Lennon Airport

2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Management at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) had a jumbo sized surprise in store for passengers turning up at the Airport this morning following the arrival overnight of a family of four life-size elephants. The elephants are touring the region as part of a campaign organised by experts from Knowsley Safari and… Read the full press release

LAWA and Job Resources Centers to host job fair for over 280 food service jobs available at LAX

Los Angeles, California, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Business and Job Resources Centers is coordinating a Targeted Recruitment Job Fair for HMS Host restaurants opening at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). HMS Host, a major concession operator at LAX, will interview applicants for more than 280 food service positions on July 20… Read the full press release

Major public art festival entitled “Influx: Art at LAX” at Los Angeles International Airport

Influx: Art at LAX On view June 20 – Dec. 31, 2013; Self-guided tour map available online  Los Angeles, Calif., 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its expansion and renovation, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is launching its first-ever public art festival this month, entitled Influx: Art at LAX. Presented by Los Angeles World Airports… Read the full press release

30 minutes free Wi-Fi in the terminal to all passengers now available at Yorkshire’s Gateway Airport

2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Yorkshire’s Gateway Airport will now offer 30 minutes free Wi-Fi in the terminal to all passengers. In partnership with Wi-Fi specialist BitBuzz, the complimentary service is easily accessible and can be connected to anywhere in the terminal. Passengers will be able to use Wi-Fi to access the weather forecast; currency rates or… Read the full press release

Jet2.com announced it started flights to Hungarian capital Budapest from Leeds Bradford Airport

2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet2.com brings back Hungarian capital for Yorkshire travellers 2014 flights available to book now from £38.00 and Jet2holidays city breaks available from £199 Jet2.com has today announced the return of Budapest to its growing range of destinations available to Yorkshire travellers, becoming the only airline to give local people access to this… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport installed credit card readers in the pay machines located in its car parks

2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In July, ahead of the summer peak season, Budapest Airport installed credit card readers in all of the pay machines located in its car parks at the airport. Customers can therefore pay for parking by credit card at all pay stations, in addition to the customer service offices. With this upgrade, long… Read the full press release

flydubai to begin flights to Medina

Airline to commence flights to the holy city during Ramadan Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai will begin operating flights to Medina  on 25 July 2013, making it the 65th destination for the Dubai-based airline and 15th addition this year. flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “The holy month of Ramadan is a perfect time… Read the full press release

Iberia lanza la primera promoción donde el cliente elige el precio de su billete

Para volar a Nueva York en el primer social flight de Iberia, del 20 al 25 de septiembre. El precio de salida, de 600 euros ida y vuelta, se reduce 5 euros cada segundo hasta que un cliente lo compre. Madrid, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bajo el lema “Compra tu billete de avión a Nueva York al… Read the full press release

Air France, on a codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines, is offering flights to Erbil, Iraq

2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 2 July to 15 September 2013, Air France is offering flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to a new destination in Iraq, thanks to a codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines (MEA), a member of the SkyTeam alliance. Air France customers traveling to Lebanon may, on arrival in Beirut, take a connection… Read the full press release

Massachusetts Port Authority presented Diversity Scholarships to three recent high school graduates

BOSTON, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has presented Diversity Scholarships to three recent high school graduates as part of an annual award ceremony at Boston Logan International Airport. The scholarship program, which started in 2007, is open to all graduating high school seniors in Massachusetts. Applicants must have an interest in pursuing… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to open six new luxury hotels in its growing global portfolio

CHEVY CHASE, Md. 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Prior to the end of this year, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. will open the doors to six new luxury hotels in its growing global portfolio. Spectacular properties in Chengdu and Tianjin will bring the luxury brand’s number of hotels in China to ten; the opulent Ritz-Carlton hotels in Almaty, Herzliya and Bangalore… Read the full press release

UNWTO: 298 million international tourists traveled worldwide between January and April 2013

Madrid, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A total of 298 million international tourists travelled worldwide between January and April 2013, 12 million more than in the same period last year according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Prospects for the current tourism peak season remain positive with some 435 million tourists expected to travel abroad in the… Read the full press release

Nils Pries Knudsen appointed Swissport International Head of Global Cargo Services

2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nils P. Knudsen is bringing over 30 years of international logistics and transport industry experience and a proven track record. He joined Swissport International in January 2009 as Senior Vice President Cargo – Europe, and will maintain this role until further notice. Before joining Swissport Nils had various senior positions with SAS… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa to honour the living legend Nelson Mandela by giving back to the communities in and around its airports

South Africa, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ —  As South Africans and the world send well wishes to Nelson Mandela, Airports Company South Africa will honour the living legend by giving back to the communities in and around its airports. With this year’s Mandela Day celebrations coinciding with the company’s twentieth anniversary, over 7 000 lives will… Read the full press release

Long stay parking area at Cape Town International Airport expanded

2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (ACSA CTIA) has opened a new long stay parking P5. The airport constantly aims to improve its service by identifying opportunities for growth and has been constructing a new Long Stay parking which will be separate from P4 parking. Directional maps are available on… Read the full press release

Ahmed Khalaf appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Egypt

2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano announces the appointment of Ahmed Khalaf as new General Manager. Ahmed has earned his well deserved promotion after having held the position of Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, and Hotel Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza prior to that. With his 26 years of experience… Read the full press release

World Gourmet Festival Comes to Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand on September 9, 2013

2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — For one night only on September 9, 2013, the World Gourmet Festival comes to Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. The Resort is delighted to welcome Chef Paco Pérez of Michelin two-star The Mirror in Barcelona for an exclusive one-of-a-kind dinner limited to a maximum of 25 guests. The dinner will feature Chef Pérez’s signature brand of creative Spanish cuisine, paired… Read the full press release