2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hangzhou is no stranger to the elegant fragrance of tea, for it’s the proud home of longjing, a renowned Chinese green tea variety also known as dragon well. And in spring, the best season to have longjing, the city is soaked in its delightful aroma. Widely regarded as the “imperial tea,” this local specialty was loved… Read the full press release
El joven pianista americano Jonathan Biss examina la influencia de Robert Schumann 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — En una serie de conciertos en el Wigmore Hall se presentará la inimitable e influyente música de Robert Schumann de la mano de Jonathan Biss con su pasión y profundidad. El aclamado joven pianista, y ardiente representante de Schumann, ha… Read the full press release
2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and AirTran Airways are lowering fares to select destinations nationwide enabling weekday warriors to save on air travel! This summer and fall, Customers can skip the conference call and meet in person instead with air fares starting as low as $59 one-way with a ten-day advance purchase (see… Read the full press release
2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — CityJet, the airline that flies from the heart of London, today celebrates its 1.5 millionth passenger on its popular London City LCY to Amsterdam AMS route. Stunned Mark Dempsey was the lucky passenger and received an upgrade to CityPremium with a bottle of champagne to mark the milestone. To coincide with the… Read the full press release
DENVER, 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the expected impact of a spring snowstorm, Frontier Airlines has enacted guidelines for travel to, from or through Denver. This policy applies to customers scheduled to travel May 1, 2013, who purchased tickets on or before April 29, 2013. Customers may make one itinerary change. Rules and restrictions regarding… Read the full press release
2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published for consultation its initial proposals for the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports to ensure passengers are protected after April 2014. The initial proposals are set out under powers granted by the Civil Aviation Act 2012 that allow an unprecedented degree… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its rollout of an automated I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, which will make the admissions process for international travelers lawfully visiting the United States more efficient – and will maximize resources for CBP officers at ports of entry – by moving… Read the full press release
2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The menu offers passengers the chance to enjoy the fresh aromas of Finnish archipelago cuisine. The new selection has been designed by leading Finnish chef Michael Björklund, who was a guest head-chef at the restaurant on April 25th and 26th. Each course of the menu features a dish that encapsulates the best of… Read the full press release
ΑΘΗΝΑ, Ελλάδα, 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Τον Απρίλιο του 1963, πριν από ακριβώς 50 χρόνια, ένα ξενοδοχείο-ορόσημο για την Αθήνα άνοιξε τις πόρτες του στο κοινό σηματοδοτώντας μια νέα εποχή ευημερίας και ανάπτυξης για τον ελληνικό τουρισμό. Τα επίσημα εγκαίνια του Hilton Αθηνών έγιναν στις 20 Απριλίου 1963 με τριήμερες εορταστικές εκδηλώσεις που συγκέντρωσαν εκλεκτούς καλεσμένους απ’… Read the full press release
Fresh aromas of Finnish archipelago now at Helsinki Airport 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The menu offers passengers the chance to enjoy the fresh aromas of Finnish archipelago cuisine. The new selection has been designed by leading Finnish chef Michael Björklund, who was a guest head-chef at the restaurant on April 25th and 26th. Each course of the… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a partnership as undersigned in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a not-for-profit trade membership association headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. PATA Chief Executive Officer Martin Craigs and GSTC Board Member Guy Chester signed the… Read the full press release
2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — Turkish Airlines is proud to announce an agreement with Borussia Dortmund, champion in both the 2010 and 2011 seasons of the the German football Bundesliga, Germany’s top league. On May 2nd 2013, Turkish Airlines and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) will meet to sign a 3-year agreement. It represents a strong commitment for both sides… Read the full press release
2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — The Liverpool owned gift shop, ‘made-here’, is opening a branch in Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to ensure that when visitors head home, they can take a little piece of Liverpool with them. Arriving soon in the Departures Lounge, the local independent retailer celebrates the best of the city’s home grown arts, crafts,… Read the full press release
2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — As from 2 September, Air France will offer its customers three weekly services to Shanghai-Pudong by Airbus A380. Air France will therefore become the first European airline to serve the Chinese economic capital by A380. On board its Airbus A380, Air France offers customers four cabin classes (La Première, Business, Premium Economy and… Read the full press release
2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar and Waitrose are today announcing a new partnership which will see Britain’s favourite supermarket* supply on-board refreshments to Eurostar’s bar buffets, for passengers travelling in standard class between London and mainland Europe. A delicious selection of fresh sandwiches, snacks, drinks and hot dishes will arrive on-board all Eurostar services from 30th April…. Read the full press release
2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Starting on April 29 the export on tax free goods that you would like to check-in will be verified in Global Blue goods control in Arrivals hall 2B. Global Blue tax refund office is located downstairs on the arrivals floor, next to Customs and Starbucks. If you take the tax free goods in your… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association Urges FAA to Insulate Critical Personnel from Budget Cuts; Calls on Congress to Enact Legislative Fix Washington, D.C., 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today released a new analysis of the cost of flight delays resulting from announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) furloughs of air traffic control personnel in response to budget… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Next Gen travel industry professionals shared their forthright views with over 150 travel industry students and young professionals at the PATA Youth Forum on April 25 at Thammasat University in Bangkok. Interactive sessions debated on how new generations are finding, searching and connecting to travel and tourism industry now and in the… Read the full press release
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — In April 1963, exactly 50 years ago, a landmark hotel opened its doors in Athens marking a new era of prosperity and development for the Greek tourism. The official inauguration of Hilton Athens, which took place on the 20th of April 1963 followed by a two-day celebration, attracted distinguished guests from all corners… Read the full press release
Hong Kong and Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management (PolyU) released their joint publication, the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017, today. The new forecasts on the complete visitor economy will make it easier for tourism organisations to anticipate demand trends and… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oriental Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, is currently celebrating its 20th year. The spa is regularly acclaimed as one of the best in the world, and guests can now indulge with the 20th Anniversary Oriental Spa Package featuring accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers and three hours of pampering. The… Read the full press release
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, last week (16 April) hosted its annual Safety and Environmental Awards Dinner. The awards reinforce First’s commitment to safety and the environment by recognising the achievements of its people and companies throughout the UK. More than 230 of FirstGroup’s senior management… Read the full press release
POWELL, Ohio, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed not one, not two, but four new little ones to the Expedition Congo, African Forest region in last six weeks. The most recent births were of two red river hog piglets which occurred on April 12. These piglets are the first for two-year-old… Read the full press release
Lie back, relax – your car parking’s sorted 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate Belfast International Airport 50th Anniversary celebrations, all United Airlines customers flying BusinessFirst(r) from Belfast to New York/ Newark between 8 April and 30 June 2013 will qualify for free parking at Belfast International Airport for the duration of their trip. Barry Jackson, United Northern Ireland… Read the full press release
Situado cerca de la Sala VIP de Iberia en el aeropuerto de la capital francesa Madrid, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los pasajeros que vuelen con Iberia desde París pueden utilizar ya el servicio de Fast Track para pasar el control de seguridad del aeropuerto de Orly. El servicio de acceso al control de seguridad Fast Track en la Terminal Oeste del aeropuerto de la… Read the full press release
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — As from 25 April 2013, Air France is extending its range of Mini fares to Europe on another 81 routes and is offering fares starting at €49* for travel as from 5 June 2013. With this range of fares which is available throughout the year, customers will have the choice between the… Read the full press release
Madrid, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel facilitation, connectivity and the sustainable development of the tourism sector were at the center of UNWTO’s 25th annual statutory meeting for Asia and the Pacific and its adjoining conference on sustainable tourism in Hyderabad, India from the 12-14 April. The Joint Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and the… Read the full press release
Hosting the 2013 Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition (ACE) from 24 – 26 April – a major coup for Ekurhuleni / O.R. Tambo International Airport Ekurhuleni, South Africa, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s network of nine airports provides the connectivity, accessibility and location for economic growth and development locally and globally. The… Read the full press release
Miramar, Florida, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In February, as one of Spirit Airlines’ many efforts of giving back to the local communities it serves, the airline launched its online Spirit Destination Give program in Houston. Spirit teamed up with a variety of organizations in the Houston area to generate awareness and support for five worthy causes,… Read the full press release
Campaign Kicks Off in Well-Established Car-Sharing Markets, Including New York City, Boston and Philadelphia ST. LOUIS, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise CarShare today announced the launch of an integrated marketing campaign that will bring together advertising, event sponsorships, street teams, public relations and social media efforts to introduce “the new standard in car sharing.” The multi-year marketing… Read the full press release