Cathay Pacific statement on union threat to disrupt public’s travel plans over Christmas and New Year

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today stressed that the discussion with the Flight Attendants Union (FAU) on year-end arrangements has concluded. The company trusts that the 2% salary increment for 2013 and the discretionary 13th month payment for 2012 is a fair, reasonable and competitive offer in view of the extreme challenges the airline… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Treats Deluxe Suite Guests to Exotic and Super Luxury Cars

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Treats Deluxe Suite Guests to Exotic and Super Luxury Cars

Offering the style and glamour of Palm Beach in partnership with Lou La Vie Palm Beach, U.S.A. – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — At Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, the Deluxe Oceanfront Two-Bedroom Suites, as close to the beach as one can get with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, just got even better. In partnership with Lou La Vie, a luxury car… Read the full press release

Summer Sojourns With Hilton Sydney

Crisp white linen, contemporary rooms, sun-drenched public spaces, award-winning dining and luxury surroundings are all on offer this summer. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

SYDNEY – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Crisp white linen, contemporary rooms, sun-drenched public spaces, award-winning dining and luxury surroundings are all on offer this summer. Escape to the city and spend the night or the weekend and enjoy the iconic Hilton Sydney in the heart of the city. Sydney is set to scorch this summer with… Read the full press release

Iberia pone en marcha un nuevo servicio de información al cliente ante incidencias, “Iberia Conecta”

Iberia pone en marcha un nuevo servicio de información al cliente ante incidencias, "Iberia Conecta"

Los clientes podrán registrarse ante la compañía para recibir información de primera mano sobre su vuelo La aerolínea ha decidido adelantar el lanzamiento de este servicio debido a la convocatoria de huelga, y con el objetivo de poder informar mejor y de una forma más ágil y rápida a los clientes. Se trata de la… Read the full press release

Silicon Valley’s Airport Receives Partnership Award from Transportation Security Administration

Team Effort to Protect Nation’s Air Transportation System SAN JOSE – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) was honored with the TSA Partnership Award 2012 at a ceremony in the Transportation Security Administration San Jose Field Office on November 28, 2012. On behalf of SJC staff, Director of Aviation Bill Sherry accepted the award… Read the full press release

Cityjet announce two new routes into Germany – Dresden and Paderborn

CityJet Fokker 50 Aircraft

2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — CityJet, the airline that flies from the heart of London, will launch two new routes this summer into Germany – Dresden and Paderborn from April 2013. Flights to Dresden will commence from 1 April 2013 and services to Paderborn will commence on 22 April 2013. Bookable from today at www.londoncityairport.com  fares include all taxes… Read the full press release

Celebrate the Festive Season with Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

Feluccas on the Nile

Special room packages plus Christmas and New Year’s celebrations on the Nile Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season experience the vibrancy and magical energy of one of the world’s most ancient cities. Book the Cairo Cultural Package at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence and experience a walk inside the… Read the full press release

United Airlines Consolidating into KCI Airport Terminal A

2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective December 5, all United Airlines flights will operate in Terminal A in a newly remodeled space once leased by Midwest Airlines. United will operate from gates 23-30 toward the far end of the terminal. The space and its in-line baggage screening system have enough capacity to accommodate the carrier which grew… Read the full press release

Experience The Best Of Melbourne This Festive Season With Hilton on the Park-Melbourne And Hilton Melbourne South Wharf

The elegant Hilton on the Park-Melbourne and the stylish Hilton Melbourne South Wharf have come together to offer a range of festive events for guests to celebrate with friends, family or colleagues this Christmas. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Choose From A Range Of Festive Function Venues, Themed Events, And Christmas Buffets MELBOURNE, Australia – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The elegant Hilton on the Park-Melbourne and the stylish Hilton Melbourne South Wharf have come together to offer a range of festive events for guests to celebrate with friends, family or colleagues this Christmas. Events During December… Read the full press release

Agoda.com makes mobile booking even easier with its app for iPad

Agoda.com makes mobile booking even easier with its app for iPad

2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has built on the success of its iPhone app with the release of its brand new iPad app, designed specifically to take advantage of Apple’s groundbreaking portable tablet. Available now for free in the iTunes store, the iPad… Read the full press release

Give The Gift Of Mandarin Oriental This Holiday Season

HONG KONG, 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delight friends and loved ones by giving the gift of Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service, Michelin-starred cuisine and award-winning spas in the world’s most sought-after locations, all wrapped into one elegant package. The Mandarin Oriental Gift Card is available in denominations ranging from USD 50 to USD 10,000, and can be redeemed for… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport, Temporary border control for international travel

Oslo Airport, Temporary border control for international travel

2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In connection with the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to the EU on 10 December 2012, the Norwegian authorities have decided to temporarily reinstate border control for travel within the Schengen area during the period 3 – 12 December 2012. The objective is to ensure public order and domestic security, including preventing… Read the full press release

Santa Claus arrives in Budapest with an Airbus

Santa Claus arrives in Budapest with an Airbus

2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Joulupukki was the last passenger to disembark from the Finnair Airbus A 320, to be welcomed by an excited crowd of lucky children from a kindergarten in Vecsés. It was precisely 11:00 a.m. when Santa Claus, or Joulupukki to be more precise, arrived in Budapest on board a scheduled Finnair flight. The… Read the full press release

SAS Group refinances three Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new USD 125 million secured credit facility

2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following on from recent announcements concerning steps taken to improve the SAS Group’s financial position, a new USD 125m secured loan facility covering three A330-300 aircraft has been entered into with an East Asia-based Global Insurance Company as sole facility provider-The tranches covering two aircraft have been drawn down as the initial ECA-backed… Read the full press release

Discover A Spectacular Perspective Of The City This New Year’s Eve At The Riverside Hilton Melbourne South Wharf

Melbournians need look no further than Hilton Melbourne South Wharf this New Year's Eve. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Choose From Buffet Dining At Nuevo37 Restaurant Or A Salsa In The City Party At Sotano Wine + Tapas Bar MELBOURNE, Australia – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Melbournians need look no further than Hilton Melbourne South Wharf this New Year’s Eve. With events designed for families, couples and groups, the hotel will help guests welcome 2013 in… Read the full press release

ADAC To Demonstrate Its Pride to Visitors on National Day

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — To honour the 41st annual National Day, as the operator of the main gateway to United Arab Emirates’ Capital, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is ensuring that passengers and visitors will be educated on the UAE’s rich history and reflect the company’s commitment to championing the UAE spirit…. Read the full press release

Almost Good Enough to Eat – DIY Herbal Scrubs and Body Wraps at the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Almost Good Enough to Eat - DIY Herbal Scrubs and Body Wraps at the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Fresh, all-natural ingredients combine to make healthy products that can be enjoyed at the Spa, or at home Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has long been synonymous with wellness. Whether it’s traditional Thai massage or hot herbal poultices, Thai wellness traditions stretch back centuries. One of the reasons these wellness therapies are considered… Read the full press release

Passengers and airport users have their say by awarding top performers at Cape Town International Airport

2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012’s airport awards held recently saw British Airways scoop the Best Airline: full service award while Mango Airlines was awarded the Best Airline: low cost carrier.  Singapore was awarded Best International Airline and SA Express walked away with the Best Regional Airline Award. Swissport International was lauded as the Best Ground… Read the full press release

New Hampton Inn Opens in Iowa City

93-room property brings Hamptonality to Iowa IOWA CITY, Iowa – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 93-room Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area located at 4 Sturgis Corner Drive…. Read the full press release

JW Marriott and Christie’s Host “The Art of the Surreal” Pop-Up Exhibit during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012

JW Marriott and Christie’s Host “The Art of the Surreal” Pop-Up Exhibit during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012

JW Marriott Marquis Miami Offers Rare Preview of Upcoming Christie’s Sale Miami, FL – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of an ongoing partnership between JW Marriott hotels and Christie’s Auction House, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami will host “The Art of the Surreal,” a pop-up exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 from December 5-7, 2012. … Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific reiterates position on pay increments in light of Flight Attendant Union action

2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways reiterated that the company has already taken into account a wide range of factors when considering the latest salary increments for its staff. These factors include the airline’s business performance, job market conditions in Hong Kong and the economic outlook in the various markets it serves. Cathay Pacific Chief… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Arrives in Tanzania: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Now Open

Four Seasons Arrives in Tanzania: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Now Open

Serengeti, Tanzania, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a rebrand and an extensive upgrade, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania officially opened its doors today. The Serengeti National Park is considered by many as the best in Africa and is one of Tanzania’s most famous natural wonders. The Lodge is the first Four Seasons in Sub-Saharan Africa and marks the introduction… Read the full press release

Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme enhancing the future of Hong Kong Aviation – 2013 Programme Opens for Application

Director General of Civil Aviation Norman Lo (eighth from right, middle row), Dragonair CEO Patrick Yeung (seventh from right, middle row), Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps Commanding Officer Group Captain Lee Kwok-wing (sixth from left, middle row), and Dragonair General Manager Operations Captain Peter Sanderson (sixth from right, middle row) with graduates of the 2012 Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme.

HONG KONG, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty-four Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme 2012 graduates were honoured at a special event organised by the airline as the programme concluded successfully last Friday. The programme, a major initiative under the Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy, aims to motivate and inspire young Hong Kong people aged 18 to 25 who aspire to… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels & Resorts To Open Its Second Hotel In Alexandria, Egypt

Hilton Hotels & Resorts To Open Its Second Hotel In Alexandria, Egypt

New Signing Represents 19th Hilton Worldwide Property in Egypt DUBAI, U.A.E and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide is set to further strengthen its presence in Egypt following the signing of a management agreement with Delta for Tourism & Hotels Company to introduce a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property to the city… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo’s South African lion cubs continue to thrive

Woodland Park Zoo’s South African lion cubs continue to thrive behind the scenes under the care of 3-year-old mama Adia (ah-DEE-uh). The attached photos were taken Nov. 27. The cubs were born Nov. 8 and mark the first birth of lions at the zoo since 1991.

2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos in animal care, conservation and education programs. Woodland Park Zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. By inspiring… Read the full press release

Ryanair Calls On Minister Varadkar To Reverse Airport, Train And Bus Price Hikes To Stop “The Gathering” Becoming “The Grabbing”

2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (3 Dec) called on Minister Leo Varadkar to reverse the recently announced 2013 price increases at the DAA airport monopoly and the Government-controlled CIE train and bus monopolies to prevent visitors coming to Ireland for “The Gathering” in 2013 being ripped-off by the Government-owned, high-priced transport providers. Speaking at an… Read the full press release

PIA and Travelport Sign Full Content Agreement

New content deal to benefit Galileo and Worldspan users across Europe, Middle East and Africa Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced that is has reached a breakthrough Full Content Agreement with Pakistan’s national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The new… Read the full press release

SWISS names Airbus A320 HB-IJL “Nyon”

2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS has named a further member of its aircraft fleet after a Swiss municipality. Airbus A320 HB-IJL now carries the name “Nyon”, in honour of the town in Canton Vaud. The naming, which was performed at an official ceremony in the town today, is part of SWISS’s broader endeavours to raise its… Read the full press release

Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri Introduces Lahori Food Festival At Zune The Indian Specialty Restaurant

Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri today announced a Lahori Food Festival at Zune, the Indian specialty restaurant. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

NEW DELHI – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri today announced a Lahori Food Festival at Zune, the Indian specialty restaurant. From December 1 – 15, 2012, guests at the hotel, located adjacent to the Janakpuri West Metro station and 18 km from South Delhi and Connaught Place, will be able to relish… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada publishes its Third Quarter 2012 Results

Montréal, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada’s Board of Directors today released the Corporation’s third quarter 2012 results. Between July and September 2012, VIA Rail’s ridership and revenues were lower than last year for the same period, due partially to challenges faced by the travel industry. However, as a result of stringent cost management measures,… Read the full press release