LONDON, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is set to work on a joint project with Rosetta Stone, the leading provider of language learning solutions. With the hotel increasingly hosting global business conferences and events, the partnership will support their expertise in welcoming international events, leisure visitors and regular travellers, alongside Rosetta Stone’s… Read the full press release
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Southwest Airlines Launches Movies On-Demand
Majority of Fleet Now Equipped With Variety of Inflight Entertainment Options 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that movies on demand are now available on all WiFi-equipped Southwest aircraft for only $5 per movie, per device. The airline also announced an upgrade to their television package. In 2012, Southwest became the only airline in… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific releases combined traffic figures for January 2013
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for January 2013 that show a drop in the number of passengers carried compared to the same month in 2012, alongside a significant year-on-year increase in cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,327,071 passengers… Read the full press release
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 By Numbers
LONDON, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has calculated some interesting facts based on welcoming 75,000 leisure and business guests since opening on 31 August 2011. During this time 45,000 guests have stayed in the luxury hotel’s 350 bedrooms, which equates to 252,000 towels and 95,000 sheets being washed and prepared, 40 staff… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Appoints Locauto Rent as Partner in Italy
Enterprise Extends European Footprint to Fourth New Country in 12 Months to Reach 85% of the European Car Hire Market LONDON, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the appointment of its second European franchisee, Locauto Rent in Italy, as the next step in a planned programme to establish the flagship brand across Europe. This agreement… Read the full press release
Fly London To Dusseldorf From Just £12.99
RYANAIR’S MONDAY MADNESS! 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only £12.99 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 18 Feb), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Dusseldorf Weeze from just £12.99 in April as part of its weekly ‘Monday Madness’… Read the full press release
lowcostbeds.com joins Travelport Rooms and More™
Langley, UK, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport Rooms and More™ – the industry leading hotel booking engine – has announced the addition of lowcostbeds.com, a major hotel provider, to its accommodation portal. Lowcostbeds.com, the Swiss based hotel provider – a part of the Lowcosttravelgroup – currently operates in 95 countries around the world, with the promise of… Read the full press release
Gulfstream G650 to make Middle Eastern Debut at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
Gulfstream G650 to make Middle Eastern Debut at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 Over 10,000 visitors expected to visit Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced that Gulfstream has selected Abu Dhabi Air Expo to display its G650 aircraft for the first time in… Read the full press release
Spring Into San Antonio – And SAVE
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This spring, San Antonio is the perfect destination for travelers looking for a getaway full of activities for a price that won’t break the bank. Historic icons, world-class hotels and resorts, thrilling theme parks, delectable flavors, outdoor adventures and more await visitors in San Antonio – and all at great vacation savings… Read the full press release
Sydney Harbour joins National Landscapes
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spellbinding waterways and bushland of Sydney Harbour today became Australia’s 16th National Landscape, opening the way to a global marketing push inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the harbour city. Just minutes from the vibrant centre of a great international city, the Sydney Harbour National Landscape stretches… Read the full press release
The world’s biggest social media team to make Australia the world’s most talked about tourism destination
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has set the industry an ambitious goal of making Australia the world’s most talked about holiday destination in social media. The national tourism agency is sharing its own unique approach to social media by publishing some guidelines it believes the near one million people directly and indirectly working within Australian… Read the full press release
Información a las 11:00 horas: Iberia recomienda a sus clientes emitir su tarjeta de embarque en www.iberia.com
En las máquinas de check-in de Iberia de la T4 se pueden obtener las etiquetas para el equipaje. Iberia aconseja utilizar el transporte público para llegar a la T4, y evitar así posibles aglomeraciones en los accesos. Ya han operado 43 vuelos, el 100% de los que Iberia tiene previstos hasta las 11:00. Madrid, 2013-02-19 —… Read the full press release
SIA Opens SilverKris Lounge In Seoul
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Customers of Singapore Airlines travelling from Seoul can look forward to a more luxurious experience on the ground with the official opening of the Airline’s SilverKris Lounge at Incheon International Airport. The lounge features wireless Internet access, a business centre with desktop computers, shower rooms and restrooms, televisions, as well as a… Read the full press release
flydubai launches new Juba route
Airline starts operations to the Republic of South Sudan Dubai, UAE, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, has announced operations to Juba, the capital city of the Republic of South Sudan. Commencing on 21 April 2013, flights will operate four times a week between DubaiTerminal 2 and Juba Airport. flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith,… Read the full press release
Star Alliance Introduces enhanced Asia Airpass – Fare Products Streamlined
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Star Alliance is launching an enhanced Asia Airpass for travel across the Asian continent, which in addition to the 15 countries and territories already offered, now includes Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Its scope has further been extended to include all Star Alliance destinations in Japan and additional flights to India…. Read the full press release
UNWTO and Italy advance accessibility in Tourism
Milan/Madrid, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ensuring that tourism facilities and sites meet the needs of persons with disabilities, both as a key means of promoting tourism for all and as an engine for market growth, were the main focus of the International Conference on “Accessibility in tourism: an ethical value, a business opportunity” (14 February 2013, BIT… Read the full press release
First flight from Sofia Airport on the Sofia – London Stansted route
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday, 16 February 2013, Airbus A320 operated its first flight from Sofia Airport on the new Sofia – London Stansted route. The aircraft of easyJet, the third largest European airline, carried 165 passengers on board to the capital city of the United Kingdom. London Stansted became the third destination of easyJet from Bulgaria, following London Gatwick and Manchester. The airline will operate… Read the full press release
Cloud 23 At Hilton Manchester Deansgate – Manchester’s Best Dressed Bar
With Staff Uniforms Designed By Fashion Designer To The Stars Nadine Merabi MANCHESTER, England, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stunning Cloud 23 Bar at Hilton Manchester Deansgate has staked its claim to the title of Britain’s best dressed bar after revealing that the uniforms worn by its team members were created by leading fashion designer Nadine… Read the full press release
British Airways – Monte Carlo, Rome, London, next stop: home!
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers jetting off on their half-term holidays were treated to an eye-opening surprise when a barrage of zoo animals attempted to blend in whilst checking-in to board a British Airways flight. To celebrate the film’s release on Blu-ray & DVD, the characters from DreamWorks Animation’s hilariously funny global smash Madagascar 3:… Read the full press release
2012 Marks Second Consecutive Record Year for Florida Tourism
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Scott announced today that according to preliminary estimates* released by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 89.3 million visitors came to Florida in 2012, an increase of 2.3 percent over 2011. This represents a record year for visitation to Florida, exceeding the previous high of… Read the full press release
THE HISTORIC HOTEL WINDSOR REWARDS DELEGATES IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 130TH ANNIVERSARY
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s oldest and most-cherished Grand hotel, The Windsor, is offering a special Celebration Package for conference and events delegates in 2013 to celebrate its 130th anniversary. The 130th Anniversary Celebration Package includes: – Complimentary wireless internet package for all delegates; – Complimentary audio visual presentation package that includes standard screen, data projector,… Read the full press release
Danish gourmet liquorice arrives at Copenhagen Airport
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Danish liquorice brand Lakrids by Johan Bülow opens the doors to its popular universe of liquorice at Copenhagen Airport. The many types of liquorice – now set to travel around the world from CPH – are all made from high-quality ingredients. With the opening of the Lakrids by Johan Bülow shop at CPH,… Read the full press release
TATNEWS.ORG SEEKING IMAGES OF THAI EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The official media website for the Tourism Authority of Thailand, www.TATNews.org, is inviting all photographers, travelers, media, and anyone interested in photography to participate in their first photo contest of 2013, with the theme being “Thailand Events & Festivals”. The competition is open to professionals and amateurs alike, regardless of age… Read the full press release
Bath Tourism Plus to s’port Bath Rugby
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) and Bath Rugby are teaming up to provide a range of promotional incentives that will encourage sport fans and visitors who arrive in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath to experience the city’s most popular sport. For the first time in the club’s history, advisors in the… Read the full press release
Oyster.com’s Hotel Tell-All iPad App Available Now on the App Store
Highly anticipated travel app launches with more than 600,000 photos of Oyster-reviewed hotels around the world NEW YORK, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oyster.com, The Hotel Tell-All, today released a new iPad app which will allow users to explore more than 600,000 original hotel photos in 125 of the world’s top destinations. You can’t return a bad… Read the full press release
Información a las 11:00 horas. Ya han salido 54 vuelos de Iberia, todos los previstos hasta esa hora
Se recomienda a los clientes de la compañía que acudan a los aeropuertos, en especial a la T4, en metro o cercanías para evitar posibles problemas en los accesos. Madrid, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A las 11:00 horas de la mañana, ya han salido 54 de los 135 vuelos que Iberia tiene previstos para hoy, una vez… Read the full press release
Governor O’Malley Announces Third Straight Annual Passenger Record for BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Record 22.68 Million Passengers Flew BWI Marshall in 2012; International Passenger Traffic grew 20 Percent 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that 22,679,887 commercial passengers flew through Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2012, a new all-time annual record. The 2012 annual passenger traffic figure, a 1.3 percent increase over 2011, represents… Read the full press release
Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Northern lights available at peak time
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers from South Yorkshire’s airport have the chance to catch the northern lights at their most colourful. A special flight from Doncaster Sheffield Airport will allow people to take in the famous solar spectacle at their peak time in March. BBC astronomer Peter Lawrence, famous for his role on The Sky at… Read the full press release
Jet2.com celebrates milestone
LEEDS, 2013-02-18 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s officially 10 years since Jet2.com began flying from Leeds Bradford Airport, bringing cost effective European air travel to Yorkshire. Since its launch, Jet2.com has helped more than 30 million passengers reach their favourite destinations, with 2012 proving to be the most successful year to date as over… Read the full press release
British Airways, Flying back in time for Red Nose Day
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is taking a step back in time by hosting the ‘Highest 80s Gig in the Sky’ on Sunday 10 March for Red Nose Day – with Bananarama, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Kim Wilde and Go West performing. The exclusive flight will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the… Read the full press release