Category Archives: Travelers

Four Seasons Hotel Austin Hosts Earth Hour Candlelight Dinner in TRIO

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Sustainable food, biodynamic wines and candlelight on the evening’s menu. 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hundreds of candles, moonlight and dessert en flambé are just a few of the items on the menu for this month’s Earth Hour Candlelight Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Taking place Saturday, March 23, 2013 in TRIO, the event coincides with Earth Hour celebrations around the world, during which… Read the full press release

Southwest And AirTran Launch Sale With Fares Starting At $59 One-way To Select Nonstop Destinations Nationwide

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Ready. Set. Sale! Airlines Offer Low Fares for Travel through October! 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways spread low fares today, offering nonstop flights starting as low as $59 one-way.  These incredibly low fares are available for purchase on southwest.com  and airtran.com today through Thursday, March 14, 2013, 11:59… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Continues Houston Expansion with Daily Nonstop Service Houston – Denver and Houston – Detroit

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Voting continues at give.spirit.com/houston for Houston-area charity to receive $10,000 Miramar, Florida, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is continuing to add service at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Starting June 13, 2013, Spirit will operate daily nonstop service between Houston and Denver and between Houston and Detroit. The new nonstop flight between Denver and… Read the full press release

airberlin’s network strategy for 2013

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2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has strategically revised its route network for 2013. The airline’s hubs in Berlin and Dusseldorf are being strengthened, the schedule is being organised more efficiently and tailored to meet the needs of strategic key markets. During this process capacities will be shifted and new routes and services will be introduced so… Read the full press release

HERSHEY: March Short & Sweet

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2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — March Short & Sweet ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN HERSHEY:  Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. American Idiot stops at Hershey Theatre for five shows March 15-17. Tickets start at $32 (processing fees… Read the full press release

Fairmont Heritage Place Announces New Luxury Residences at Mayakoba in Mexico’s Riviera Maya

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Toronto, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eco-Resort Introduces 30 Residences in Exclusive Enclave on the Caribbean Sea Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the newest addition to its private residence club offering with the launch of Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba. Located in the most exclusive resort complex of the Mexican Caribbean, in the vibrant heart of the Mayan… Read the full press release

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL LAUNCHES “GO LIKE A PRO” SWEEPSTAKES

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Winner Receives VIP Package to the 2013 PGA Championship in Rochester, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel and the Official Rental Car of The PGA of America, has launched its “Go Like a Pro” sweepstakes. From now until May 31, 2013, golf fans can register… Read the full press release

Homewood Suites by Hilton Reaches 35,000 Suite Milestone with Opening of Homewood Suites Orlando Airport

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Award-Winning Brand Leads Extended-Stay Category Offering Guests Top Value and Home-like Experience MCLEAN, Va., 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, celebrated the opening of its 35,000th suite with the debut of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport.  With more than 315-plus properties across North America, Homewood… Read the full press release

INDIANS JUST LOVE TO VISIT THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY

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Tourism agency taps into burgeoning ‘friends and relatives’ market witnessing ten year record levels 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The likes of Wimbledon, Westfield UK and Historic Royal Palaces are in India this week, encouraged by the emergence of the country as a major player in terms of visits to friends and loved ones across Britain. They… Read the full press release

‘Picture Jersey’ campaign asks islanders to share their favourite view

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2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxury Jersey Hotels, the Jersey Evening Post and Jersey Post are all getting behind the Picture Jersey campaign which will give amateur photographers the chance to share their favourite island view as a postcard. The initiative has been developed by Luxury Jersey Hotels and launches next month with a photography competition in… Read the full press release

SWISS expands its online booking services and options

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2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS customers booking their flights on the company’s swiss.com website can now make a provisional reservation at a guaranteed fare for up to 72 hours. The carrier now offers online customers the option of selecting their seat, too. And in addition to the classic outward-and-return flights, travellers can now also book “open-jaw”… Read the full press release

Qatar Tourism Authority to showcase Qatar’s finest at ITB Berlin, 6-10 March 2013

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Largest Qatar hospitality institutions to participate – Souq Waqif, Diplomatic Club, Katara Hospitality, Katara Cultural Village, Ministry of Culture Arts & Heritage, and QMA      Major tour operators and tourism companies to share pavilion – Regency Holidays, Discover Qatar, Qatar International Adventures, Qatar International Tours, Gulf Adventures Tourism    18 Qatar Hotels to attend… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines переводит рейсы в терминал D киевского аэропорта Борисполь

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2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ —  S7 Airlines сообщает, что с 1 марта 2013 года собственные рейсы авиакомпании Киев — Москва (S7 159) и Москва — Киев (S7-160) обслуживаются в новом Терминале D аэропорта Борисполь. Совместные рейсы с авиакомпанией «Международные авиалинии Украины» (МАУ) S7-4409/4410, S7-4411/4412 и S7-4413/4414 по-прежнему обслуживаются в Терминале F. Представительство S7 Airlines в аэропорту… Read the full press release

Lion cubs are ready for their public appearance beginning February 16

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SEATTLE, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four African lion cubs are ready for their close-up at Woodland Park Zoo, after living in an off-view maternity den since their birth in November. Beginning Saturday, February 16, the 3-month-old cubs and mom are scheduled to be on view from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily in the lion shelter… Read the full press release

Arkansas: Race to Hot Springs for the 39th Annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism

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2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Have you waited until the last minute to register for the 39th Annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism? This IS the last minute! Early Bird registration for the event ends today. Don’t miss your chance to save your spot for $30 off the price at the door. Why should you go? There are… Read the full press release

Aeroflot second new Boeing 777-300ER enters service

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MOSCOW, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot puts its second brand new Boeing 777-300ER into service in accordance with the delivery plan and without any delays. The aircraft is named in honor of Prince Pyotr I. Bagration (1765-1812), Russian general, Hero of the Patriotic War of 1812 against the Napoleonic forces. This Boeing 777-300ER is the second to… Read the full press release

Iberia recibe hoy su segundo avión de la flota Airbus A330

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La aeronave será bautizada con el nombre de Costa Rica, como homenaje de la compañía a uno de los países más bellos de América Latina. Madrid, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de recibir esta mañana el segundo de los ocho Airbus A330-300 que tiene previsto recibir a lo largo de 2013 y primer trimestre de… Read the full press release

CATSA videos provide March break travel tips

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OTTAWA, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Counting the days until you take off on your March break vacation? Here are a few tips from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) to help you prepare so you can get through security screening as quickly and effortlessly as possible. At home Before arriving to the airport know what’s allowed in your… Read the full press release

LAX MODERNIZATION UPDATE: ACCESS TO TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL IMPACTED BY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

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Los Angeles, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Construction continues on several projects in the Central Terminal Area (CTA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – all part of the ongoing $4.1-billion airport modernization program.  The latest impact to travelers will be the closures of both crosswalks on the Lower/Arrivals Level from Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) to… Read the full press release

San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Senior Sales Managers

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2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (SACVB) Sandy Bench, Alysia Roden and Troy Love have been promoted to Senior Sales Managers. Sandra J. Bench, CMP, CTA has been with the SACVB for six years. A graduate of Western Michigan University, Sandy had a successful career as a meeting planner where she… Read the full press release

New Annual Medical Conference To Launch in Houston in 2014

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New Conference Part of Larger Initiative to Raise Global Profile of City’s Medical Industry HOUSTON, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) announced a new initiative today to create an annual medical conference that will raise the global profile of Houston as a medical hub while generating new revenue for the… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport – Travelling gets smoother: Five new automated border control gates

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Helsinki Airport gets five new automatic border control gates for departing passengers. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The total of 15 automated border control gates for departing passengers make travelling smoother and reduce queuing. The gates at Helsinki Airport create the longest row of such gates in Europe. There are 15 more automated border control gates for… Read the full press release

CTC appoints Robert Mercure to its Board of Directors

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Newcomer brings vast experience in the hotel industry at home and abroad to the boardroom table. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Robert Mercure, a man with hotels in his blood, is the latest addition to the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Board of Directors. Mercure comes from a family with a long tradition in the Canadian hotel industry: he is the… Read the full press release

SWISS to modify its international surcharge

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2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS is adjusting the international surcharge (formerly known as the fuel surcharge) for its intercontinental flights with effect from 8 March. The increase will apply to all tickets for intercontinental air travel originating in Switzerland in all seating classes. At the same time, SWISS is abolishing its international surcharge on tickets for… Read the full press release

Opening Night at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Spotlights “World’s Tallest Hotel”

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last night, the JW Marriott luxury brand celebrated the newly opened landmark hotel in the Middle East and second Marquis worldwide – the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai.  Featuring an exclusive performance by British singer / songwriter and recording star, Leona Lewis,  the “World’s Tallest Hotel” hosted  more than 1,200 VIP… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces New Dublin Route To Bremen

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100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only €19.99 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline (ULCC), today (27 Feb) announced it will launch a new route from Dublin to Bremen in September 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new Irish route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines: Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787

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2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787 To Our Valued Customers, On behalf of Ethiopian Airlines, I would like to personally apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of the grounding of our Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As… Read the full press release

PABU Izakaya Announces Exclusive Dinner Series Offering Guests an Inspired Japanese Culinary Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

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Introducing The Tatami Table Dinners with Chef Jonah Kim. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since its opening, PABU Izakaya has brought Baltimore culinary enthusiasts and novices a taste of Japan. The izakaya style dining restaurant located Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore in Harbor East is the first of its kind in the city, modeled after the traditional Japanese drinking establishments offering socially intimate dining…. Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific enhances services in summer schedule

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2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced enhancements to its services to Toronto, Los Angeles and Bangkok in its Summer Schedule, offering more options and convenience with increased connectivity for passengers travelling through the Hong Kong hub. The airline will add three flights a week each to Toronto and Los Angeles from 31 March,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Resumes Charleston, West Virginia – Myrtle Beach Seasonal Service

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tomorrow Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) resumes nonstop seasonal service between Charleston, West Virginia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flights will initially operate twice weekly and increase to three times weekly on April 25, 2013. Customers can check out the ultra low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day… Read the full press release