Golf Packages Offered at Many Hyatt Resorts in the U.S. CHICAGO, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today that five PGA Tour golfers, Luke Guthrie, Lee Williams, Jeff Klauk, Joey Snyder and Brandt Jobe, will represent Hyatt this season on the PGA Tour. These five golfers will participate in personal appearances at Hyatt corporate… Read the full news article
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Los Airbus A330 de Iberia amplían su red de destinos
Desde hoy, también vuelan a Miami. El A330 ya vuela desde hace un mes a Boston y en breve operará a Nueva York y a Chicago. El nuevo avión dispone del nuevo producto de largo radio de Iberia con butacas que se convierten en camas totalmente planas en la clase Business y el sistema más… Read the full news article
Christchurch Airport congratulates Jetstar on achieving two unique milestones this month
2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is congratulating Jetstar on achieving two unique milestones this month, as the low fares airline celebrates carrying 5 million domestic passengers across New Zealand and the introduction of its 100th aircraft to its Asia Pacific fleet. Jetstar has had a long and successful association with Christchurch Airport, launching its first international… Read the full news article
Liverpool John Lennon Airport to feature Google Indoor Maps
2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is delighted to announce the arrival of a new service at the Airport aimed at helping passengers navigate their way through the terminal, helping them to take advantage of the great facilities on site following recent improvements. LJLA is the latest airport in the UK to feature… Read the full news article
LAX announces the new program—PUP (Pets Unstressing Passengers)
Los Angeles, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In anticipation of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27) starting today passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be greeted by a new breed of furry Airport Volunteers—dogs! Airport officials today announced the new program—PUP (Pets Unstressing Passengers) at LAX. As one of the few programs of its kind in the United… Read the full news article
Bristol Airport local community fund takes off
£88,900 donated to local parishes 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fund set up to benefit the local community around Bristol Airport has donated over £88,900 to a variety of projects and initiatives, in its first 12 months. The Airport Environmental Improvement Fund was set up in 2012 as one of the commitments the Airport agreed to… Read the full news article
Norwegian Air establishes a UK base at London Gatwick
One of Europe’s fastest growing airlines bases aircraft at Gatwick Norwegian has increased flights from Gatwick by over a third since 2009 Twelve new leisure routes and increased Scandinavian services offer greater choice for leisure and business travellers 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle, one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, has chosen to establish a UK… Read the full news article
GBTA Predicts Business Travel Spending to Increase by 15% in 2013
China Remains on Track to Become the World’s Largest Bus Chinese Economy Benefits from Policy Initiatives to Strengthen Domestic Consumer Demand Shanghai, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has released the results of its third GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H1 report, a semi-annual analysis of one of the largest business travel markets… Read the full news article
Brand New Lunch Menu at Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Café Boulud offers a lunch deal anyone can make time for. 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Café Boulud unveils its brand new lunch menu, designed to service diners, start-to-finish in an hour with a Ride and Dine promotion, allowing guests travelling from the downtown Toronto area to arrive in style with a free black car ride from Uber car service.* Café… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Launches inaugural service to five cities — the most cities the airline has ever opened in one day
Southwest converts AirTran operations in four cities: Charlotte, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; Flint, Mich.; and Portland, Maine Southwest expands footprint beyond the 48 contiguous states for the first time in the carrier’s history with service to San Juan, Puerto Rico 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched inaugural service to five cities on Sunday, April… Read the full news article
Skybus – Land’s End Airport – transfer of flights
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Please be informed that Skybus have this morning closed Lands End Airport and will be transferring all flights to and from the Isles of Scilly to Newquay Cornwall Airport until Monday 15th April 2013 inclusive. This decision follows periods of prolonged heavy rain and takes into account the weather warnings for the… Read the full news article
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol voted Europe’s best airport At the Skytrax World Airport Awards
Schiphol ranks among Top 3 airports worldwide 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Skytrax World Airport Awards held at Passenger Terminal Expo in Geneva, passengers once again proclaimed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Europe’s best airport, marking the second year running that Schiphol has received this prestigious award. Schiphol also climbed one spot to 3rd place on the ranking… Read the full news article
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Elaborate Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Enjoy a cornucopia of traditional fare, as well as the new vegan and gluten free stations. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Mother’s Day, celebrate with an elegant brunch at Four SeasonsHotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Executive Chef Ashley James is preparing an elaborate brunch display with an assortment of stations including the farmers market salad, sushi and seafood,… Read the full news article
Bridge rehabilitation near Kansas City International Airport
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bridge Rehabilitations on I-29 and I-435 near KCI Begin Sunday, April 14Bridge rehabilitation to prolong the life of several structures in the Northland begins in April, requiring the Missouri Department of Transportation to temporarily close each structure. Some of this work and other improvements are near Kansas City International Airport. Travelers should… Read the full news article
Passenger traffic increase at London Gatwick
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger traffic increase at London Gatwick Passenger traffic up by 2.5% compared with March 2012 Traffic for the 12 months ended 31 March 2013 increased by 1.2% taking the total annual passenger numbers to 34.2 million March 2013 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Apr-12 Apr-11 Growth Mar-13… Read the full news article
Cape Town International Airport awarded the Best Airport in Africa and the Best Airport in Africa for Staff Service Excellence
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport has once again been awarded the Best Airport in Africa and the Best Airport in Africa for Staff Service Excellence this time at the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards held last night. The announcement comes weeks after having been awarded the Best Airport in Africa… Read the full news article
Sofia Airport Summer Schedule `2013 including 43 direct flights
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — In summer `2013 Sofia Airport’s schedule provides convenient direct flights to 43 destinations from Sofia to other European capital cities and international airports. 19 airlines operate flights on these destinations, most of the flights being operated on daily basis. During the period of Summer Schedule 2013, from 31 March to 27 October, it is expected that9 700 passenger aircraft… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways now flies three times per week from Doha to Chicago
CHICAGO, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Chicago touched down at O’Hare International Airport today (April 10, 2013). Qatar now offers flights three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, between Chicago O’Hare and Qatar Airways’ hub in Doha, capital of the State of Qatar. Effective June 15, the Chicago – Doha route… Read the full news article
TSA PreCheck Improves Security and Efficiency; Should Be Expanded
Removing Barriers to Enrollment Will Boost Security While Reducing Cost Growth Washington, D.C., 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In testimony today before the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation Security, Geoff Freeman, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the U.S. Travel Association, said that the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) modern, risk-based passenger aviation screening system known… Read the full news article
RYANAIR’S BARGAIN THURSDAY! – FLY LONDON TO DOLE FROM JUST £14.99
100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in May & June from only £14.99 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 11 Apr), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Dole from just £14.99 in May and June as part of its weekly ‘Bargain Thursday’… Read the full news article
Heathrow’s Terminal 5 named world’s ‘Best Airport Terminal’ and Heathrow has been named ‘Best Airport for Shopping’
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow’s Terminal 5 has been named the world’s ‘Best Airport Terminal’ for a second time and Heathrow has been named ‘Best Airport for Shopping’ for a fourth time at this year’s World Airport Awards held yesterday (Wednesday 10 April) at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Geneva. The award reflects the findings of… Read the full news article
“New Germanwings” on faster approach path
New fares can be booked now – Firm transition dates for routes ex Hamburg, Berlin and Dusseldorf – New codeshare agreement between SWISS and Germanwings Frankfurt/Cologne, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “new Germanwings” is evolving very much faster than planned: It´s new “Best” and “Smart” fares will be available for booking at travel agencies for flights… Read the full news article
Travelport Unveils Travelport Merchandising Platform
Dublin, Ireland, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today unveiled the Travelport Merchandising Platform which transforms the way airlines deliver their products and the way that those products are displayed to travel agents. Travelport Merchandising Platform enables airlines to:… Read the full news article
“Best Airport” award went to Istanbul Ataturk Airport at “The World’s Best Airports Awards 2013”
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports was chosen the “Best Airport” in Southern Europe as the result of surveys carried out by Skytrax. Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports Holding received the “Best Airport” award in Southern Europe at “The World’s Best Airports Awards 2013” organized by Skytrax, a leading… Read the full news article
Copenhagen Airport has the world’s best and friendliest security process
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A total of 12.1 million passengers have rated 395 airports worldwide in the Skytrax international survey of passenger satisfaction, and the conclusion is clear: Copenhagen Airport has the world’s best and most friendly security process. “At a time when airport security screening is usually seen as a necessary evil, it is extremely… Read the full news article
Stress-Reducing Classes for Spring, Fitness Equipment Upgrades and Outdoor Classes at Trump® Chicago The Spa
CHICAGO, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the warm weather months approaching, The Spa at Trump® at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to introduce state-of-the-art health club equipment, outdoor training and fitness classes designed to provide a fresh approach to health and wellness. From stress relieving group fitness classes to outdoor yoga, the programming offered at the downtown Chicago… Read the full news article
IHG continues to increase its presence in the Philippines with the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
IHG opens its third Holiday Inn hotel in the Philippines: Holiday Inn & Suites Makati Makati, Philippines, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) continues to increase its presence in the Philippines with the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati today. The hotel is the fifth IHG hotel in the country and the third Holiday Inn… Read the full news article
Palm Springs Wraps Up College Spring Break Campaign
Palm Springs, CA, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The last three colleges out of the ten visited by Palm Springs “street teams” returned back to school this week after their spring break vacation. For the fourth year, the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism sent “street teams” out to campuses in Southern California and Nevada to reach… Read the full news article
Good result despite difficult situation – Hamburg Airport closes financial year 2012 with profit
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hamburg Airport had a positive commercial finish for 2012. 13.7 million passengers used Hamburg Airport in the course of 2012, around one percent more than the previous year. The final result was a profit of 39.0 million euros; the previous year’s result was 49.2 million euros. Turnover for the year was 251.5… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Vail to Host “Mushrooms & Mercedes” Event Series in July and August
Foraging expeditions return for third year with guide Larry Evans. 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Vail announces the return of its popular event series “Mushrooms & Mercedes” for summer 2013. Attendees will be escorted in a Four Seasons Mercedes to forage for mushrooms with expert Larry Evans, returning to the Resort’s restaurant Flame for a dinner featuring… Read the full news article