2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Now Marriott offers a choice of flexible work and meeting space easy to find and simple to reserve, just like a hotel room. Workspace on Demand (workspaceondemand.marriott.com) is a new service being tested among hotels primarily in the Washington, DC and San Francisco areas. People can book small meeting space, as well… Read the full press release
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STAGECOACH IN £100,000 BOOST FOR SCOTLAND’S NEW AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY
Transport company pledges annual £20,000 donation for next five years Charity-funded air ambulance helicopter will help save lives Newly formed charity moves closer to fundraising target 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Transport group Stagecoach has pledged to donate £100,000 to support a new air ambulance for Scotland. The Perth-based company has agreed to make an annual donation of… Read the full press release
Visa on Arrival Scheme becomes more Popular Twenty Six Percent Growth in 2012
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “Visa on Arrival” (VoA) Scheme of the government has increasingly become popular with the tourists. The scheme registered a growth of 26 % in the year 2012 over the figures of 2011. A total number of 16,084 VoAs were issued during 2012 as compared to 12,761 VoAs issued during 2011. The… Read the full press release
Australia celebrates increased arrivals as it kicks off 2013 at G’day USA
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia celebrates increased arrivals as it kicks off 2013 at G’day USA Key facts Tourism Australia is building on the momentum of recent growth in US visitor numbers to Australia by showcasing Australia’s destination appeal at this year’s 10th anniversary of G’day USA 2013. New Tourism Australia consumer research highlights food and… Read the full press release
Essential Travel Reveals The Top 10 Airports With The Best Gyms
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Losing weight and staying healthy are a priority in our resolutions this year, according to Which? magazine. One way to get fitter is to use spare moments to exercise and those few hours waiting around for a flight can easily become an opportunity to get in a workout or swim as more… Read the full press release
Cutting edge ski goggles available exclusively at London City Airport
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gadget fans swapping the city for the slopes this winter will love the latest items to become available at London City Airport (LCY). LCY has become the first airport in Europe to stock ZEAL Optics Z3 GPS and HD Camera Goggles. The Z3 built-in GPS system tracks speed, altitude, jump stats, route and… Read the full press release
Red Sea Holidays Launches Brand New Leeds Bradford Route
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading Egypt specialist Red Sea Holidays has announced that in order to meet increased consumer demand it will be offering new charter flights from Leeds Bradford to Sharm el Sheikh on 2 May 2013. This is the first time that Red Sea Holidays will offer flights from Leeds Bradford. The new flights… Read the full press release
Ethiopian B787 Dreamliners Have Logged 5,560 Flight Hours in Five Months of Successful Operations
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has successfully integrated its four 787 Dreamliner aircraft in to its fleet with record length of non-stop flights and record high daily aircraft utilization in the industry. Since its first delivery in mid-August of last year, Ethiopian has logged 5,560 flight hours with average… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office re-launches “Tourism Awareness Campaign” 100,000 citizens participate at the first stage
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) launches the “Tourism Awareness Campaign” again and cooperates with local associations to organize activities. It is estimated that one fifth of Macau citizens will participate in the activities. The purpose of the campaign is to educate citizens about awareness of tourism in a widespread and effective way… Read the full press release
WTTC calls on India Government to reduce taxes and improve visa policies
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — “India is the 12th largest Travel & Tourism economy in the world and has the potential to become of the very biggest economies in our industry. Yet it risks squandering this opportunity through excessive taxation and restrictive visa policies.” At a speech today in Delhi, David Scowsill, WTTC President & CEO, has… Read the full press release
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Tops TripAdvisor’s List of 10 Best Hotel Spas in the US
Relaxing oceanfront retreat offers alluring options for starting 2013 with a breather. 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — TripAdvisor has crowned The Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara #1 on its list of the top 10 hotel spas in the US. The list is based on the most highly rated four and five star hotel spas according to the quality and… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Service from Baltimore/Washington and Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced that starting April 25, 2013, it is adding daily nonstop seasonal service from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Becomes Official Airline of 2013 MiaGreen Conference & Expo
Spirit’s modern fleet, eco-friendly seating configuration and other innovations enable airline to burn less fuel per seat than competitors, making it one of the most environmentally-friendly airlines Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) continues to expand its green efforts, the company is proud to become the official airline of this year’s… Read the full press release
Sweet Rendezvous For Two
A Celebration of Love at Dusit Thani Manila Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — They say love makes the world go round. Here at Dusit Thani Manila, our world revolves around you and in making you and your special someone feel loved every step of the way all year through. Whether to celebrate silver or golden… Read the full press release
Hotel Maya presents new monthly Latin Brunch Series in Fuego for 2013
Executive Chef Victor Juarez takes guests on a culinary trip through Latin America, first stop Mexico LONG BEACH, Calif., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fuego guests can now tour Latin America without ever leaving Long Beach as Executive Chef Victor Juarez presents the new Latin Brunch Series – first stop Mexico on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 11… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA Launches Year-Long Viva Florida 500 Commemoration
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – marked the official launch of its year-long commemoration to honor the 500th anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s sunny shores. His discovery in 1513 paved the way for 500 years of exploring the Sunshine… Read the full press release
LUX* Resorts to Host Underwater Festival, 15-21 APRIL 2013
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — LUX* Maldives will host the second edition of the internationally recognised ‘Underwater Festival’, from 15 to 21 April 2013. Activities will include underwater photo and video courses, on-the-beach themed film screenings, film editing coaching sessions, as well as free diving and apnea courses. Courses will be led by experts including BBC film… Read the full press release
CORNWALL GETS READY FOR THE CLASSIC AIR FORCE
Volunteering opportunities too 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Newquay Airport’s ‘Classic Air Force’ (CAF) visitor attraction is “moving along very nicely” according to Chairman Tim Skeet, and should be open to the public by the end of March. A significant milestone was reached on January 5 when the first airworthy aircraft arrived at its new home, marking the… Read the full press release
LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best! A… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport notes record number of passengers
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, 22.1 million passengers travelled via Oslo Airport. This is 4.6 % or 980 000 more than in 2011 and is the highest number of passengers ever to travel through Oslo Airport. Growth was greatest on international routes, increasing by more than 680 000 travellers or 6.1 %. International charter traffic boasted… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Holds 6th Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on February 23, 2013
Proceeds from the run to benefit the Hematological Cancer Research Center at Chulalongkorn Hospital. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is organizing its sixth Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on Saturday, February 23, 2013, in association with the Thai Red Cross Society and other valuable partners. Proceeds from the Run will go towards research projects… Read the full press release
The Greyhound has landed…at Bristol Airport
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Greyhound coach services, which currently operate between Swansea and Cardiff, are to be extended from 11 March to provide a direct luxury coach service to and from Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and Bristol Airport. Having worked closely with Bristol Airport on the plans, the development of the new route will see up to an… Read the full press release
Travel Channel International Becomes PATA Preferred Partner
Bangkok, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce Travel Channel International as a new PATA Preferred Partner. Owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, the Travel Channel is the world’s leading international travel broadcaster, transmitting 24 hours a day in 21 languages to 130 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. It is… Read the full press release
Improved service for NIKI and airberlin passengers – Check-in 1 opens at Vienna International Airport
On 9 January the newly modernised Check-in 1 opened for business at Vienna International Airport where it will serve NIKI and airberlin passengers. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone flying with NIKI and airberlin will be treated to an even better travel experience at the newly renovated Check-in 1 at Vienna International Airport from now on: covering around… Read the full press release
Thai Airways selects Accelya’s REVERA® PRA the most comprehensive passenger revenue accounting platform for the airlines industry
REVERA® PRA to help Thai Airways streamline their passenger revenue accounting process Mumbai, India, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accelya Kale Solutions Limited, part of the Accelya Group – a leading solutions provider to the Airline and Travel industry, today announced that Thai Airways, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand has chosen Accelya Kale’s passenger… Read the full press release
Travel Alberta and Big Valley Jamboree create contest to bring country music to small Alberta communities
Small Town Saturday Night mobilizes rural Alberta to showcase local tourism experiences 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alberta has partnered with Big Valley Jamboree for a second year to celebrate Alberta’s rural stories by offering them a chance to win a day-long country music celebration on April 27, 2013 in their home town through a contest… Read the full press release
Sluggish 2012 Should Yield to Better 2013 for Business Travel
Projected Business Travel Spending Growth is Early Indicator of Rising Business Confidence Pent-up Demand Expected to Fuel Increasing Growth Rates as Year Progresses International and Group Travel to Rebound Alexandria, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travel spending growth slowed through the tail end of 2012 as companies postponed critical investment decisions until after the U.S. presidential… Read the full press release
The Grand Seafood Buffet Event is Back at Belcancao at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip
Serving the splendours of the sea in a tantalizing array of creative dishes. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blending exquisite Asian and international flavours with the freshest premium seafood including abalone and lobster, Executive Chef Klaus Kallweit and his talented culinary team are going to amaze diners’ taste buds at the Ocean Splendours Seafood Buffet event taking place at Belcanção until… Read the full press release
Extreme Ice Survey Exhibit at O’Hare Showcases Stunning Imagery of Glaciers
CHICAGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — An awe-inspiring new exhibit featuring a collection of 18 large-scale images of glaciers from the Extreme Ice Survey (EIS) project has arrived at O’Hare International Airport. “Ice: Portraits of Vanishing Glaciers”, located past security in Terminal 2, features the work of acclaimed photographer James Balog, whose Chasing Ice documentary made news earlier today when a song… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Giving Away 20 Million Frequent Flyer Miles in New Orleans on Monday, January 14th
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — 1,000 Area Residents to Receive Enough Miles for Award Ticket* (with taxes and fees from only $5 per award) WHO/WHAT: Spirit Airlines is celebrating its arrival in New Orleans in a big way and giving away 20 million frequent flyer bonus miles on Monday, January 14, 2013. 1,000 residents (18 years… Read the full press release