ATLANTA, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials anticipate more than 1.6 million passengers will pass through the facility this Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 through May 28). Total passenger traffic for the holiday weekend is expected to rise by 3 percent over the same period last year. The Airport is well-prepared for the… Read the full press release
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Mineta San José International Airport: Plan Ahead and Arrive Early for a Smooth Travel Experience
SAN JOSE, CA, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer travel season, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and its airlines advise Silicon Valley travelers to plan ahead and check in early to prevent delays on a traditionally busy travel holiday. Passenger traffic is on the rebound at SJC due to increased volume for summer… Read the full press release
Kings Island hosts the 13th annual JDRF3k Walk to Cure Diabetes on June 1
KINGS ISLAND TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION 3K WALK JUNE 1 KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lace up your sneakers and head to Kings Island Saturday, June 1, as the 364-acre amusement and waterpark hosts the 13th annual JDRF3k Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the world’s largest charitable contributor and… Read the full press release
Rezidor Hotel Group team donates EUR 11,500 for World Childhood Foundation
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — A group of seven executives and 42 further team members of the Rezidor Hotel Group ran the 20km of Brussels and collected a EUR 11,500 donation for World Childhood Foundation through their joint action. The 20km of Brussels race took place yesterday morning and was attended by 37,000 runners – among them… Read the full press release
ADAC re-opens access roads to Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 27th May 2013, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) re-opened the access roads to Abu Dhabi International Airport, enabling travelers to enter Terminals 1 and 3 from the upper curbside as per the pre-construction period. ADAC had previously announced that these access routes would be diverted for 60… Read the full press release
Bath continues to celebrate Jane Austen with a number of special events over the next few months
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath continues to celebrate the city’s unique connection to Jane Austen and the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice with a number of special events over the next few months. With its Georgian backdrop providing the perfect location for all things Regency, the city will hold a recreation of the Netherfield Ball, an… Read the full press release
Metrolink to Offer round trips from Orange County to Union Station Monday and Tuesday
Metrolink to offer “Rail Series” connection as Angels and Dodgers battle LOS ANGELES, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink will provide special round-trip service between Oceanside and Los Angeles on Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28 as fans travel to Dodger Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim square… Read the full press release
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve donates six white rhino to Botswana
&BEYOND CELEBRATES MILESTONES IN FIGHT AGAINST RHINO POACHING 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the survival of the rhino continues to be threatened by the scourge of poaching in South Africa, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond is celebrating the success of a number of initiatives designed to help save the species. In the culmination of a groundbreaking project, six white… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car analysis finds significant increase in the use of car hire among UK public sector organisations
LONDON, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — New analysis from Enterprise Rent-A-Car shows a significant increase in the use of car hire among UK public sector organisations including local authorities, health trusts and central government. This includes daily rental services as well as hourly car hire through car sharing schemes. The growth demonstrates the success of the partnership with Government Procurement Services, designed… Read the full press release
SFO Starts off Summer Travel Season with Tips for Passengers
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the start of the summer travel season with tips for passengers, information on parking, and a schedule of live music in the terminals. The summer travel season will begin in earnest on Friday, May 24, 2013 with more than 125,000 passengers arriving and departing SFO. … Read the full press release
London City Airport Unveils New Menu at City Bar
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers flying from London City Airport will now have a new menu from which to choose. As part of a drive to deliver a standard of quality unrivalled at any other UK airport, the new menu has been designed to be current, and of strong appeal to the unique passenger profile at… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport Anticipates Busy Bank Holiday Weekend
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 90,000 passengers are expected to use Bristol Airport over the Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 24 May – Monday 27 May inclusive). With the summer season already in full swing, airlines and tour operators are reporting strong demand. New services this summer include flights to Bulgaria and Corsica and both offer something… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office Promotes 60th Macau Grand Prix in Seoul and Sydney
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is holding a week-long promotion in Seoul, Korea, and other special themed activities in Sydney, Australia, to promote the 60th Macau Grand Prix, along with the long history and excitement of Macau through its main signature event. “2013 Experience Macau Festival” kicked off on Tuesday (May 21),… Read the full press release
Eurostar is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year as over 120,000 passengers are expected to travel over the bank holiday weekend, 10% more than travelled over the equivalent Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend in 2012*. Almost 90,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full press release
Flybe First In UK To Offer Discounted Upfront Option To Make Changes To Online Bookings
Flybe Flex Now Offers Travellers Unlimited Changeable Ticket Options 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In today’s busy world, even the best laid travel plans are subject to change at any time ……and so, in another UK aviation first, Flybe has today launched ‘Flybe Flex’, a discounted budget-friendly stand-alone product offered during the initial online booking process which… Read the full press release
airberlin Meeting & Event Solutions Offers more Customised Solutions for the Congress and Events Industry
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Germany’s second largest airline has expanded its expertise in the MICE (meetings, incentive trips, congresses and events) sector and is now offering even more customised solutions for the congress and events industry under the name airberlin meeting & event solutions. Star travel packages (trips for several small groups from various departure airports… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Reveals All-American Summer Adventures
CHICAGO, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Believing that nothing captures the excitement of the season quite like an all-American summer vacation, Preferred Hotels® & Resorts introduces four getaways that showcase some of the country’s most entertaining events and attractions. From quirky roadside attractions to traditional New England clambakes and classic state fairs, these coast-to-coast (and in between) adventures deliver… Read the full press release
Australia has been voted the “Best Country in the World” by readers of one the UK’s top luxury travel magazines
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The country’s latest tourism accolade was awarded by the readers of the Telegraph’s Ultratravel magazine as part of their annual reader survey. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said Australia had finished ahead of Italy, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States and confirmed the country’s continued desirability amongst the Brits as… Read the full press release
Tourism Exchange Between Thailand and Japan
FUKUOKA, Japan, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to address a gap in travel between Thailand and the island of Kyushu in Japan, a tourism exchange was recently organized in the city of Fukuoka between the Thai Government and the private sector of Japan’s travel industry. To mark the 40th Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation,… Read the full press release
Jersey Heritage to host two pirate themed events next week
It’s a Pirate’s Life for Islanders of All Ages 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage will be hosting two pirate themed events next week, as they introduce a new event specifically for adults, providing a fascinating insight into the facts and fiction behind piracy. As well as the popular half-term children’s event which sees pirates take… Read the full press release
Arizona Office of Tourism launches its Summer in AZ regional campaign
Regional Campaign Promotes Summer Destinations throughout Arizona 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer fun is closer than you think! This week the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) launches its Summer in AZ regional campaign, website and sweepstakes marketing the Grand Canyon State’s exhilarating summertime destinations. Launched just in time for Arizonans to start planning summer vacations, the campaign promotes… Read the full press release
Специальные тарифы S7 Airlines в Пекин
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, предлагает специальные тарифы на авиабилеты из Новосибирска в Пекин. В рамках специальной акции, которая продлится до 26 мая 2013 года, можно по сниженным тарифам приобрести авиабилеты на рейсы Новосибирск — Пекин — Новосибирск, которые будут выполняться с 27 мая по 1 августа 2013 года. Размер специального… Read the full press release
Raffles Praslin Seychelles Offers Luxury Family Getaway
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ideal place to indulge in luxury, Raffles Praslin Seychelles features architecturally exquisite villas with private plunge pool, touched by the sublime beauty of white powdered sands, azure oceans and lush green hills. With the “Short and Suite” offer, guests can extend their stay in paradise and enjoy 4 nights for the… Read the full press release
Columbus Zoo Vet Training Program Receives Professional Certification from American College of Zoological Medicine
Powell, Ohio, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The animal health experts at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are proud to announce their zoological medicine residency program has received accreditation by the American College of Zoological Medicine. This certification recognizes the high standard of training provided by the program and has been granted to only 23 similar programs worldwide… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo teams up with Umpqua Bank to Name the zoo’s new Asian small-clawed otters
SEATTLE, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo is teaming up with Umpqua Bank to name the zoo’s new playful pair of Asian small-clawed otters, residents of the zoo’s new Bamboo Forest Reserve exhibit. The two contest winners will each take home a $100 Umpqua Bank savings account, a ZooParent adoption, and a visit from an… Read the full press release
Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise offers all-new 2013 SRT Viper
ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car enthusiasts in Southern California have one more exciting option to choose from when renting a car from the Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise – Chrysler Group’s all-new 2013 SRT Viper. Enterprise purchased a sleek red Viper with black leather interior, one of an extremely-limited number that have been built and sold… Read the full press release
Agoda.com announces variety of hotel deals for the Great Singapore Sale
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced a variety of hotel deals in the leadup to the Great Singapore Sale, one of the island nation’s biggest yearly events. Celebrating its 20th year and taking place from 31 May to 28 July, the sale – often abbreviated… Read the full press release
VisitBritain: Brazil, Russia, India & China markets find appeal in cities and towns across Britain
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In what was a memorable year for Britain, new analysis(1) released by the national tourism agency show that 2012 continued the rise in the number of overseas visitors looking to experience the very best of what Britain has to offer. Unsurprisingly, London was the star performer in a year in which it became… Read the full press release
Thailand Tourism Festival 2013, June 5 – 9
Thailand Tourism Festival 2013: Thailand Tourism as the Centre of AEC Tourism Date & Time: 5 – 9 June, 2013, 10.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m. Venue: Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Arena Exhibition and Convention Centre Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. Bangkok, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — “The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the biggest tourism festival of the… Read the full press release
Vermont 21st Spring Open Studio Weekend on May 25-26
Glimpse Behind the Scenes at 250 Vermont Artisans’ Studios MONTPELIER, Vt., 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vermont’s venerable Open Studio Weekend features nearly 250 craftspeople and fine artists across Vermont who will open their studios to greet visitors for conversation and shopping during the 2013 Open Studio Tour on May 25 and 26. Open Studio Weekend is… Read the full press release