NEW YORK, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — While demand for hotel rooms continues to see moderate growth across all segments , average daily rate (ADR) continues to be the main driver of growth for hotels in 2013, according to data from the February 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). “Based on TravelClick data, while committed occupancy… Read the full press release
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LATAM Airlines Group chooses oneworld as its global alliance
Brazil’s TAM to leave Star for oneworld in early 2014 LAN Colombia to join oneworld too, building on LAN group’s 13-year membership of alliance Business as usual for customers meantime, with seamless transition promised Latin America’s top airline group strengthens oneworld’s status as global first choice alliance 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — LATAM Airlines Group today confirmed its selection of oneworld® as… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S BIGGEST EVER ST PATRICK’S DAY SCHEDULE
Over 580 Dublin Flights & 100,000 Pax This St Patrick’s Festival 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (7 Mar) announced its biggest-ever St Patrick’s Day schedule, with over 580 flights to/from Dublin over St Patrick’s weekend, bringing visitors to/from some 70 European destinations. As Ireland’s (and Europe’s) biggest airline, Ryanair… Read the full press release
Pupils celebrate new eco-garden thanks to a grant from Heathrow Community Fund
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bedfont Primary School in Hounslow today celebrated the official opening of its eco-garden, allowing pupils at the school to learn first-hand about biodiversity and develop their understanding of the natural environment. The garden was built thanks to a £20,000 grant from the Heathrow Community Fund. The grant has allowed an area of… Read the full press release
Lufthansa extends First Class fare offers – 40 per cent lower on average
New First Saver Plus fare is about 40 per cent lower on average 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is extending its fares for First Class flights and in future will also offer its top travel class at a more affordable price. The new fare provides a welcome alternative to the traditional, fully flexible fare and is… Read the full press release
The free online access provided by Finavia at Helsinki Airport increases in popularity every year
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — “The number of users in the wireless network has increased massively in the last 12 months. In January 2013, the number of users was 168% higher than in January 2012,” says Ville Haapasaari, Airport Director. Compared to the figures in January 2009, the increase is even more extensive: the user volume is now… Read the full press release
Automated boarding pass scanners introduced in Copenhagen Airport
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It will be easier and faster to get to the security screening area when Copenhagen Airport introduces automated boarding pass scanners. The goal is to increase passenger satisfaction as well as capacity. In future, passengers at Copenhagen Airport will go trough a so-called e-gate before entering the security screening area; manual boarding… Read the full press release
Norwegian reports positive traffic results in February
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported February’s traffic results. The company continued its passenger growth in February. The company carried 1,254,643 passengers, an increase of 9 percent compared to February last year. Due to last year’s leap year, this February had one less travel day. The same number of travel days this year would… Read the full press release
Jet Airways introduces a range of initiatives to celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’
Honours 3 NGOs with unique In-Flight collection drive 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its tradition of celebrating International Women’s day and as part of its JetViva initiative, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to honour the efforts of non-profit organizations, aimed at the welfare of the girl child and women in society…. Read the full press release
The new Austrian Website is online
New design and revised launch page Direct entry to the most important travel-related functions such as Booking, Flight search and Web Check-in Perfectly adjusted to use on all end devices, from PC to laptop to tablet 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today onwards, the Austrian Website www.austrian.com appears in an entirely new look. “This is a fundamental rework… Read the full press release
HYATT PLACE AUSTIN DOWNTOWN CELEBRATES OFFICIAL OPENING
296-room Hyatt Place hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin Austin, TX, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and White Lodging Services today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Austin Downtown, just steps from the Austin Convention Center and the city’s famous Sixth Street. “With thousands of music, film and digital enthusiasts arriving… Read the full press release
Palm Springs, California – Desert Living Home Spring Show Comes to Convention Center
Eco-Friendly Products, How-to Seminars and Home Improvement Tips Palm Springs, Calif. 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — With spring cleaning season just around the corner, residents and visitors can work on their home projects and shop at the semi-annual Desert Living Home Show scheduled Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT RECORDS HALF-YEAR PROFIT
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — CIAL Chief Executive Jim Boult says though the net profit after tax is 7.5 per cent down on the previous half year, earnings before interest costs, tax depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) – the company’s key operational financial performance measure – at $33.1m, was 5.2% ahead of the same period last year. Total… Read the full press release
Vida wines available at the SkyCourt and the Heinemann Duty Free
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport, the Heinemann Duty Free and the Vida Family Wine Estate from the Szekszárd wine region in Hungary have embarked on a special wine promotion this spring. Vida wines are available for tasting and for purchase at the SkyCourt and the Heinemann Duty Free shop located in the transit area at… Read the full press release
AIR FRANCE 2013 SUMMER SCHEDULE: STABLE CAPACITY
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In continuing the 2012-13 winter schedule, Air France-KLM has opted for strict control of its capacity*, which will undergo only moderate growth in the 2013 summer season (March 31-October 26). In comparison with summer 2012, long-haul capacity will be raised by 2.4% and medium-haul capacity will be reduced by 2.1%. THE AIR… Read the full press release
Early booking urged by Virgin Trains to guarantee a seat for Easter travel
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Route improvement works by our colleagues at Network Rail mean alterations to many Virgin Trains services over the Easter weekend. Trains will be busy and journey times longer than usual. People intending to travel should book early and reserve a seat. Improvements will be made at a number of locations. A large… Read the full press release
Lufthansa expands 2013 summer schedule with new attractive holiday destinations
16 new connections / 5 new destinations / Business Class retrofit speeded up 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to expand its services to popular leisure travel destinations. The new summer timetable includes five new attractive holiday destinations: Mahón, Jerez de la Frontera, Cardiff, Glasgow and Varna. In the long-haul segment, Lufthansa is launching a… Read the full press release
Hilton Lake Taupo Becomes Home of Zimbabwean Sculpture Made By 2.5 Billion-Year Old Stones
Hilton Lake Taupo Exhibits The Singular Most Collected Form Of African Art, Also In the Collections Of The Museum Of Modern Art In New York TAUPO, New Zealand, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fifteen pieces of valuable and rare Zimbabwean sculptures have found their home at Hilton Lake Taupo. Made from stones such as butterjade, cobalt, opalstone, verdite… Read the full press release
Music Legends of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Richmond, Va., 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for lovers of music. Nowhere is that more true than along The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. The Crooked Road connects some of the most famous and authentic bluegrass and old-time country music venues in the world together on a self-guided trail experience. Legends such as Dr. Ralph Stanley,… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s Mother’s Day Gift Vouchers
SEND YOUR LOVED ONES TO ONE OF RYANAIR’S 180 DESTINATIONS WITH VOUCHERS STARTING FROM JUST €25/£25 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (6 Mar) invited passengers to give their mothers the gift of flying this Mothering Sunday (10 Mar) with a Ryanair Gift Voucher, which are available from www.ryanair.com now. Ryanair’s Mother’s Day… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013 offered as free ebook to celebrate 1,000,000 fans each on Twitter and Facebook
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the world’s #1 guidebook publisher, reached 1 million fans each on both Twitter and Facebook this week. To celebrate, and thank its loyal community, the publisher has launched its “Thanks a Million” campaign. As part of the campaign, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013, the latest edition of the annual series… Read the full press release
CVG: Pre-Check and Global Entry Gain Local Approval Process
Faster Security Screening Now More Convenient Travelers Avoid Trips to Detroit, Chicago or Atlanta for Approval 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will now conduct interviews and approvals for its Global Entry Program at its Erlanger office to accommodate passengers flying through CVG. In addition to qualifying low-risk travelers for pre-approved, expedited re-entry… Read the full press release
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR PARTNERS WITH SFAKIANAKIS GROUP IN GREECE TO UNLOCK CAR HIRE OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE
Enterprise’s European Presence Grows Into Greece With Further Expansion Planned Across South Eastern Europe LONDON, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced the appointment of its third European franchisee this year, Sfakianakis Group, as yet another step in its commitment to establish the flagship brand as a global car rental provider. Following Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s recent expansion… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines: Spring Forward and Save Now!
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by March 11 for travel through June 8 DENVER, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a spring fare sale. Do the spring thing for less with great fares across the map. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $39* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on… Read the full press release
IATA: Passenger Demand Uptick Continues in 2013
Geneva, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air travel demand statistics for January showing a continuation of the uptick in passenger travel that began at the end of 2012. Overall, demand was up 2.7% on the previous January which is slightly ahead of the 2.2% expansion in capacity. Load factors… Read the full press release
airberlin: around the world in maximum convenience
Many new direct connections in 2013, including non-stop from Berlin to Chicago Dusseldorf and Berlin hubs strengthened Partnerships enhanced and synergies expanded New airberlin Business Class with full-flat seats and more privacy 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For airberlin guests, travelling in 2013 will be even more varied and more comfortable. The airline is ready for takeoff… Read the full press release
NEW ATTENTIONS IN LA PREMIÈRE AND BUSINESS CABINS ON BOARD AIR FRANCE LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France continues to innovate on board in an aim to offer its customers products and services that represent the French art of living. Since January 2013, La Première and Business customers travelling on Air France long-haul flights have been able to discover a range of new in-flight services adding to their… Read the full press release
British Airways Announces Los Angeles To London As First A380 Route
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways’ first Airbus A380 will fly from Los Angeles to London Heathrow, with tickets going on sale today. Los Angeles will be the inaugural destination for the first A380 to be operated by a UK airline. The double-decker superjumbo is due to be delivered to British Airways in July and seats… Read the full press release
SAS and Thai expand code-share agreement to include Thai nonstop flights Scandinavia – Bangkok vv
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective April 8, Scandinavian Airlines and Star Alliance partner Thai Airways will expand their present code-share agreement to also cover Stockholm – Bangkok vv, Oslo – Bangkok vv and Copenhagen – Bangkok vv. This will be in addition to the present code-share destinations on Thai’s regional destinations in Asia and SAS’… Read the full press release
Leaders of the Complete Visitor Economy to Convene at PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok
Bangkok, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leaders of the Complete Visitor Economy will gather for the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok, April 25-28, 2013. The PATA Youth Forum will commence on Thursday, April 25, followed by the one-day summit on Friday April 26, and the PATA Board meetings and AGM on April 27-28 respectively. Under… Read the full press release