2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today publishing research undertaken on its behalf by Opinion Leader Research, which informed the ongoing Pack Peace of Mind consumer communication campaign. The Pack Peace of Mind campaign is targeting consumers while they research and book their holidays, with online advertising and targeted press adverts, explaining… Read the full press release
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Scrapping Flight Tax Could Pay For Itself And Create 60,000 Jobs, Says Pioneer Study
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A study commissioned by the UK’s four major airlines on the economic impact of Air Passenger Duty shows that its abolition could bring a lasting boost to the UK economy, generating a net tax gain for the Treasury and creating almost 60,000 new jobs. The study by PwC, The economic impact of Air… Read the full press release
L’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Riscopre i Sapori della Tradizione Gastronomica Veneziana
Da febbraio ad aprile al Rialto Bar & Lounge VENEZIA, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rinnovamento e tradizione, uno sguardo rivolto al futuro e memoria dei sapori del passato, e ancora rispetto delle stagioni della terra, nel culto dell’eccellenza e della qualità nella scelta dei prodotti locali. Questi gli ingredienti principali che caratterizzeranno la nuova offerta gastronomica dell’Hilton… Read the full press release
Growth initiative to strengthen Copenhagen Airport as a hub
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new growth committee gets powerful players to join forces in bolstering Copenhagen Airport for the intense international competition with other airports and regions. The airport is a driver of growth and jobs in all of Denmark and in southern Sweden, and the committee has been entrusted with the task of identifying ideas… Read the full press release
Travel Employment Rebounds In January
Washington, D.C., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Labor Department report on January 2013 employment numbers: “The travel industry continues to drive our nation’s economic recovery, adding 2,300 jobs last month, driven primarily by increases in the amusements, gambling and recreation… Read the full press release
Tourism Minister of India meets President of Catalonia Province of Spain
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi called on Mr. Artur Mas, President of Catalonia province of Spain in Barcelona, Spain today. Both the leaders acknowledged that tourism sector has immense potential for cooperation and discussed the possibility of enhancing inter-alia trade, scientific, tourism, civil aviation and people to people contacts. When Mr. Artur… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines проводит распродажу авиабилетов
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, проводит распродажу авиабилетов, в рамках которой снижены тарифы на перелеты по некоторым направлениям маршрутной сети авиакомпании. Специальные тарифы действуют на рейсы S7 Airlines из Москвы по внутренним направлениям1, а также некоторым зарубежным маршрутам – Киев, Одесса, Симферополь (Украина), Мюнхен, Франкфурт-на-Майне (Германия) и Мадрид (Испания). Кроме того,… Read the full press release
Qatar Motor Show 2013 Concluded its third Edition with Close to 150 thousand visitors
Doha, Qatar, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Curtains fell on Qatar Motor Show 2013, as it concluded its activities on its third edition at Doha Exhibition Center today. The show organized by the Qatar Tourism Authority, in collaboration with q.media Events, and GL events, and inaugurated By His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime… Read the full press release
ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA NAMED NUMBER ONE LUXURY RESORT IN MEXICO BY THE READERS OF TRIPADVISOR
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba continues to live up to its reputation as being among the top hotels in Mexico and the world. The property leads as the best luxury resort in Mexico while also placing second amongst all accommodation categories across the popular destination by the users of TripAdvisor in the 2013… Read the full press release
The Registry Collection® Program Celebrates 19 New Affiliated Properties in 2012
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Registry Collection is celebrating the close of a big year of accomplishments in 2012. In the program’s 10th anniversary year, it added 19 additional affiliated properties to its luxury network of affiliated resorts and unveiled a redesigned website. “This year was especially significant for The Registry Collection as we celebrated a decade… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines First To Unveil Iconic Console Games On KrisWorld
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its constant drive to enhance the entertainment offerings for its customers, Singapore Airlines debuts the brand new Red Eye Collection Games on KrisWorld, its award-winning in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The introduction of these 15 iconic console games, which previously were available only on PlayStation, Windows and iPhone platforms, will now be offered… Read the full press release
Jet Airways Group Operating profits (EBITDAR) up by 244% despite higher fuel prices and rupee depreciation
Higher yields, cost & network initiatives help Jet Airways Group post PAT of INR 931 million for Q3FY13 vs. loss of INR 1,228 million in Q3FY 12. Editor’s Synopsis (Jet Airways and Jetlite combined): 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Group reported Profit after tax of Rs. 931 million or US $ 16.9 million for Q3 FY13 versus… Read the full press release
Silicon Valley’s Airport Staff Serve Not Your Ordinary Plane Food to Family Supportive Housing Residents
Meal Inspired by Airport Employee Published Cookbook SAN JOSE, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) teams up with Family Supportive Housing today to prepare and serve dinner to residents with a meal inspired by Airport Family Cookbook: Not Your Ordinary Plane Food, a collection of family and favorite recipes from SJC employees. As part of… Read the full press release
JAL Postpones Launch of Narita=Helsinki Route
TOKYO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) decided today, to postpone the launch of its nonstop service between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki originally scheduled on February 25, 2013, in view of necessary adjustments to JAL’s international routes utilizing the Boeing 787 aircraft since January 16, 2013. The rescheduled date of opening of JAL’s Narita=Helsinki service will be… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR BLACKBERRY, ANDROID, IPHONE AND INTRODUCES NEW MOBILE WEBSITE
Doha, QATAR, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has placed the ease and convenience of travelling with the airline right in the palm of the customer’s hand – literally! With such busy lives, customers need to be connected to Qatar Airways’ services as well as the latest travel information from… Read the full press release
La SNCB et la NS agissent ensemble: train direct entre Bruxelles et La Haye à partir du 18 février
L’offre sera augmentée jusqu’à 8 connexions à partir du 11 mars Les chemins de fer belges et néerlandais proposent à partir du 18 février une nouvelle connexion directe entre Bruxelles et La Haye. La décision prise par la SNCB et NS intervient deux semaines après la suspension, pour une durée indéterminée, du train à grande… Read the full press release
CHEAP AS FRITES…Eurostar launches January sale with three fantastic offers
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale on the 3 January with three great offers to help kick-start 2013: 150,000 seats available from only £59 return for standard travel from London to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Travel in Standard Premier, where passengers enjoy… Read the full press release
PATA Launches Crisis Rapid Recovery Taskforce
Bangkok, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) officially launched its Rapid Recovery Task Force (PRRT) at the association’s Engagement Hub at its head office in Bangkok on January 31. The PRRT is a standing task force of the PATA CEO and seven volunteers who will collectively try to help PATA member destinations during… Read the full press release
Frontier’s Service from Trenton Takes Flight
Fares as low as $99 each way at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Princeton/Trenton, NJ, to Tampa, Fla. (TPA) and Fort Myers, Fla. (RSW). Tomorrow, nonstop service to New Orleans, La. (MSY) begins. On Saturday, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL) commences. These new flights join Frontier’s existing… Read the full press release
Marriott to Double in Size in Thailand: Signs Landmark Deal with TCC Hotels Group for Seven Hotels
Marriott International expects to add 3,000 rooms to its existing portfolio of hotels in the country from 2016. BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today announced the signing of seven management agreements with TCC Hotels Group which will see the US hospitality company operating seven TCC hotels across Thailand. These agreements make the TCC Hotels… Read the full press release
A Touch Of Romance At Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Romance is in the air year-round as Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur presents a romantic package available until 30 December 2013. Whether it is time for a romantic getaway or simply a celebration of your love for each other, the Romantic Rendezvous is the perfect way to rekindle romance whilst enjoying an array of… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Offerings
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. Chinese New Year Feast at MOzen MOzen Bistro, Las Vegas’ favorite restaurant for fine Asian cuisine, will offer a “Year of the… Read the full press release
Hull Trains achieves record score for overall customer satisfaction
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Figures released today by Passenger Focus, the independent rail industry passenger champion and watchdog, reveal that First Hull Trains scored 95 per cent in overall customer satisfaction – a seven per cent improvement on the autumn 2011 survey, and two per cent better than the score achieved in spring 2012. The figures put… Read the full press release
First Capital Connect passenger satisfaction score rises for third year running
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Latest results of a survey by industry rail watchdog Passenger Focus show that overall satisfaction with First Capital Connect (FCC) services has grown for the third year in a row. Of those customers surveyed in autumn 2012, 81% said they were satisfied or very satisfied (a 1% increase year on year, which is… Read the full press release
Concur Reports Strong Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2013
REDMOND, Wash., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2012. Concur reported total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 of $122.8 million, up 22% from the year-ago quarter and up 4% from the prior quarter. Fiscal 2013 first quarter non-GAAP pretax income was $17.2 million,… Read the full press release
Cocktails Come of Age in the Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
New barrel-aged cocktail trend gaining momentum in Texas. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The latest trend in mixology is proving to be barrels of fun, not just forFour Seasons Hotel Austin Sommelier Mark Sayre and Bartender Travis Tober, but also for Austin’s growing contingent of cocktail connoisseurs. Started in Portland, Oregon, the idea of barrel-ageing cocktails borrows from the concept of… Read the full press release
DUSIT THANI MANILA CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Valentine’s Day, bring your loved ones to Dusit Thani Manila and experience the perfect Valentine’s created. Indulge in a fine selection of dining options, bask in the romantic ambiance and enjoy the live instrumental music offered at Tosca, Benjarong, Umu and Basix. Couples are invited to a dreamy rendezvous at Tosca the Italian… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip Invites Guests to Spoil Their Beloved This Valentine’s Day
The Hotel’s Spa and restaurants have all the romantic elements to celebrate love. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip invites lovers to indulge in an array of romantic experiences this Valentine’s Day. Honey and Vanilla – A Match Made in Heaven One’s beloved can be pampered this Valentine’s Day with a luxuriously indulgent day… Read the full press release
GHA Discovery Reaches Three Millionth Member Mark
Geneva, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three is the magic number for the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as it is on the verge of welcoming its three millionth member to its GHA Discovery loyalty programme which was launched in June 2010. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent… Read the full press release
Celebrate the Return of Spring at Hershey Highmeadow Campground
Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring is in the air and Hershey Highmeadow Campground will once again offer sweet fun for campers who travel to Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth this season. Hershey Highmeadow Campground, an official resort of Hersheypark, provides guests with free shuttle service to the Park and discounted tickets to Springtime in the Park. Part of… Read the full press release