COUNTRY LEAGUE TABLE REVEALS NEW RECORDS FROM 2012 VISITORS

2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Detailed market by market figures released today(1) show the increasing popularity of Britain from emerging tourism powerhouse China, a French inbound market which is stronger than ever and record spend figures from Australia, Canada and the UAE. In the year London hosted its third Olympics, Britain achieved solid overall results with a record… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: Domestic tourism spend in England grew by 9 per cent in 2012

2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland has released figures showing that the trend to holiday at home is holding strong. The latest results from the Great Britain Tourism Survey reveal that Britons took 104 million overnight trips in England last year; which is on par with 2011. Domestic tourism spend in England grew by 9 per cent… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards 2013 in the Maldives

Maldives to host World Travel Awards 2013 – Indian Ocean category 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Maldives…the sunny side of life” is proud to be hosting the World Travel Awards Regional Category on 12th May 2013 at Paradise Island Resort and Spa.  This is the first time a travel event of such high calibre is being hosted… Read the full press release

Power Recycling Weekend at the Indianapolis Zoo

Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling Old Electronics at the Zoo Power Recycling Weekend presented by Ingram Micro is April 27-28 INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Earth Day just around the corner, the Indianapolis Zoo is inviting area residents to do something kind for Mother Earth by participating in Power Recycling Weekend presented by Ingram Micro. Electronic… Read the full press release

A year after the launch of PLANET 21, Accor plans to strengthen its leadership position in sustainable hospitality

2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — After nearly 20 years of environmental commitment, last April 21, Accor again demonstrated its pioneering spirit when it launched PLANET 21. A year on, the group’s sustainable development program has won over customers and employees alike and modified behaviors. The first results, both environmental and societal, are already visible! “Here we are… Read the full press release

Al Fresco Dining this Summer At Mandarin Oriental’s European Properties

Hong Kong, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental’s European hotels are ideal to visit this summer with a range spectacular gardens, terraces and rooftops with panoramic vistas or lush surroundings to complement the hotels’ innovative dining. The Terrace at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London: Dining with exceptional royal parkland views Overlooking the southern meadows of the… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership wins ACE Philanthropic of the Year Award

WVO Takes Home Nine ARDA Awards as Leader in Vacation Ownership Industry Orlando, Fla., 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO) won the ACE Philanthropic of the Year Award, along with eight other prestigious industry awards at the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Gala in Hollywood, Fla. The ARDA Awards celebrate the best… Read the full press release

Istanbul Ataturk Airport starts hosting Kiev flights of Ukraine Airlines

2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Operated by TAV Airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport started to host Kiev flights of Ukraine Airlines. On April 22nd, 135 passengers of Ukraine Airlines coming from Kiev were welcomed with a ceremony. Ukraine Consul General for Istanbul Bohdan Yaramenko, TAV Istanbul General Manager Kemal Unlu and Ukraine Airlines Vice President for Commercial and… Read the full press release

Hard Rock International appoints Tim Maland as President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England

West Springfield, Mass., 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard Rock International – one of the world’s most-recognizable and iconic brands – is excited to announce Tim Maland, a seasoned executive in the resort and casino industry, as president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England. In his new role, Maland will lead the pre-development efforts for… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines has enhanced the features of its popular SIA Hop-on Bus offering

2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has enhanced the features of its popular SIA Hop-on Bus offering, in line with constant efforts to improve products and services both in the air and on the ground. The enhancements deliver an improved customer experience, by adding frequencies, lengthening ticket validity to 24 hours, and catering to non-English speaking… Read the full press release

flydubai – the first airline from the UAE to touch down in the capital of the Republic of South Sudan

Dubai, UAE, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, made its maiden flight to Juba, the capital city of the Republic of South Sudan. The inaugural flight, FZ61, touched down at Juba Airport on Sunday with Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai and Mr. Buti Al Ghandi, Managing Director of Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi &… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR CAPACITY SOARS AT TUZLA 3RD BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA ROUTE IN LESS THAN 1 MONTH

Tuzla, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today announced a new route from Tuzla to Gothenburg which together with Wizz Air’s low fare routes to Basel-Mulhouse and Malmo, announced less than a month ago, grow low cost seat capacity in Bosnia-Herzegovina to over 100,000 seats a… Read the full press release

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport — First Airport In the World with Graeter’s

2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers traveling through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) can now grab a scoop or two of Graeter’s famous black raspberry chip ice cream to enhance their traveling experience. The Cincinnati ice-cream maker has opened a kiosk in Concourse A and will serve up its signature flavor and several others to those departing,… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces the extension of its reserved seating service — allowing up to 45 Reserved Seats Available On Every Ryanair Flight

2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (22 Apr) announced an extension of its reserved seating service, moving from 6 to 8 rows on all aircraft with the addition of rows 32 & 33, which will allow up to 45 passengers per flight to pre-book their preferred seats on 8 reserved… Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines has announced it will be extending its services from Gatwick Airport

Vietnam’s flagship carrier adds a fifth weekly service from Gatwick UK arrivals into Vietnam have increased by 40 per cent year-on-year since nonstop services were launched 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vietnam Airlines has announced it will be extending its services from Gatwick Airport. During the summer season, Vietnam’s flagship carrier will add a fifth weekly service… Read the full press release

Raymond Blanc, OBE launches Eurostar’s Business Premier summer menus

Raymond Blanc, OBE launches Eurostar’s Business Premier summer menus and brings his expertise to Eurostar’s breakfast table for the first time Separately, Standard Premier passengers will enjoy a brand new on-board catering format Eurostar becomes the first transport provider to achieve the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s One-Star Sustainability Champion status 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building on its successful partnership with world renowned chef… Read the full press release

Lufthansa: Near-normal operations to resume on Tuesday

Early shift will be on duty at German airports – Only minimal disruption expected over the next few days following today’s strike action 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — After today’s flight cancellations due to the widespread warning strike called by the ver.di trade union, Lufthansa expects to return to a near-normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday 23 April 2013…. Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have created a buzz with the launch of “fanfares” website – attracted more than 3 million hits

2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have created a buzz in Hong Kong with the launch of “fanfares” – one of the most exciting fare promotions ever to hit the city. The airlines’ dedicated “fanfares” website has attracted more than 3 million hits since its launch in October last year. “fanfares” provides weekly offers… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation announces new Green Concessions Policy for O’Hare and Midway International Airports

CHICAGO, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of Earth Day 2013, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces it has adopted a new Green Concessions Policy and Guide to Green Concessions Operations intended to provide concessionaires at O’Hare and Midway International Airports with guidance and standards for providing a more customer-friendly environment and experience that is healthier for passengers, employees and the… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines returns nonstop service between Denver to Harrisburg and Knoxville

Fares as low as $147* available at FlyFrontier.com until May 22 DENVER, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today returns nonstop service between its Denver, Colo. (DEN), hub and both Harrisburg, PA (MDT) and Knoxville, TN (TYS). Both routes will operate seasonally with three weekly nonstop flights. To celebrate this service, fares as low as $147*… Read the full press release

Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley celebrates La Festa della Mamma with brunch served throughout the day on Mother’s Day

2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley will celebrate La Festa della Mamma with brunch served throughout the day on Mother’s Day. Inspired by the celebration of family and community, Executive Chef Marco Fossati has created a festive menu, which will be served from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. The Mother’s Day Feast will include four courses, with choices… Read the full press release

airberlin and JatAirways plan codeshare agreement

2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin and JatAirways, the national carrier of Serbia, are planning a codeshare agreement, which will be put in place in the course of this summer. The agreement is aimed at collaboration between the two airlines on selected routes within Europe and to the United States of America. airberlin plans to place its… Read the full press release

Lufthansa: Trade union ver.di plans 24-hour warning strikes on 22 April at Lufthansa Group locations in Germany

Trade union plans 24-hour warning strikes on 22 April at Lufthansa Group locations in Germany / Special timetable will be published online at www.lufthansa.com on Saturday evening 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The public services trade union ver.di has called a 24-hour warning strike for Monday 22 April at several of Lufthansa’s locations in Germany. In addition… Read the full press release

The Heathrow Community Fund is looking for new Trustees

A grant making charity, set up by Heathrow Airport to help local communities, is looking for new Trustees. 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Heathrow Community Fund has donated more than £1 million to local community projects in the past two years. Its grants come from three sources – an annual donation from Heathrow Airport, donations from… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Makes Award Booking Easier for Mileage Plan Members

SEATTLE, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Booking award travel on Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines is now faster and easier thanks to a new one-way award booking feature the carrier recently launched online. Customers can now mix and match award shopping in a variety of ways for flights on Alaska Airlines and five of its Mileage… Read the full press release

SSP has opened a new brasserie called Himmel & Hav at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP has opened a new brasserie called Himmel & Hav at Stockholm Arlanda Airport terminal 2. The new brasserie, is a modern-style eaterie with a menu inspired by international cuisines. Himmel & Hav (which means Sky & Sea), will serve brasserie classics such as steak tartare. This is complemented by an excellent… Read the full press release

BRADY BUNCH STARS RETURNING TO KINGS ISLAND

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you grew up in the 1970’s, chances are you really had two families: your own and The Brady Bunch. One of the grooviest sitcoms of the era, The Brady Bunch filmed one of its most popular episodes at Kings Island. The episode, called “The Cincinnati Kids,” was filmed at Kings Island… Read the full press release

Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak appointed as Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand

Bangkok, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Career politician and former provincial governor Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late Mr. Chumpol Silpa-archa, who passed away last January 2013. Born 15 November 1951, Mr. Somsak is an electrical engineer by training and also holds a Master’s degree in… Read the full press release

Traveldoo Broadens Its Choice of Hotels and Deals for Corporate Travellers With Expedia Affiliate Network

Paris, France, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traveldoo, the provider of web and mobile platforms for travel and expense management, today (17 April 2013) announces access to the extensive inventory of approximately 160,000 quality hotels through Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company. Thanks to the new partnership Traveldoo’s customers will… Read the full press release

Jersey Live 2013 Artist Announcement: Pete Tong, The Cribs, Tom Odell & Netsky

2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the announcement that legendary dance music don Fatboy Slim will headline the Main Stage on Saturday 31st August, Jersey Live organisers reveal the next wave of artists to perform at the 10th anniversary edition of the festival. Joining Fatboy Slim on the Main Stage are Yorkshire indie rockers The Cribs and… Read the full press release