Flights not affected by fuel challenges at O.R. Tambo

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the airlines and fuel suppliers met this morning to discuss the current fuel supply challenges at O.R. Tambo International as a result of contaminated fuel received from the NATREF refinery. ACSA receives fuel in three different ways, a dedicated pipeline from NATREF (Sasolburg), dedicated rail tank cars… Read the full press release

Airports Going Green Informs, Enlightens and Inspires

Ahmed Al Haddabi, COO, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (center) accepted a 2012 Airports Going Green Award from Commissioner Rosemarie Andolino (right) and Deputy Commissioner Amy Malick (left).

CHICAGO, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce a successful 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference held November 4 – 7, 2012 in Chicago. This annual conference, co-hosted by the CDA and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), is the aviation industry’s premier event for the development, communication and active discussion of sustainability… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Announces Daily Service from San Diego to Boston and Kauai

Double miles and introductory fares now available starting from $129* for San Diego-Boston flights SEATTLE — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines announced today it will begin new service between San Diego and Boston starting March 29 and between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai, on June 7, 2013. Tickets are available for purchase today at www.alaskaair.com or by… Read the full press release

ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

Health & Safety Week to give employees the tools they need to stay safe on the job Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched this week its annual Safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of… Read the full press release

Frontier’s Orlando-Greensboro Service Ready for Takeoff

Low fares available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today expands its service from Orlando, Fla. (MCO) with the launch of nonstop service to Greensboro, N.C. (GSO). This is the only nonstop service from Greensboro to Orlando’s most convenient airport, where you’re closer to all the key attractions and can start your vacation… Read the full press release

Choose From A Cornucopia Of Thanksgiving Feasts At Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District invites guests to get in the holiday spirit, and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast in 750 Restaurant & Bar. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

SAN FRANCISCO – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton San Francisco Financial District invites guests to get in the holiday spirit, and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast in 750 Restaurant & Bar. Savory dishes include Sage Garlic Roasted Turkey, Apple Cranberry Stuffing, Roasted Garlic Rosemary Whipped Potatoes, Giblet Gravy, and Orange Cranberry Relish. Guests are welcome to book… Read the full press release

Historic day – Boeing 787 Dreamliner joined to LOT fleet!

Warsaw, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — LOT Polish Airlines, as the first carrier in Europe, has added to its fleet the world’s most modern passenger airplane – Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registration code SP-LRA. The aircraft welcome ceremony was attended, among others, Anna Komorowska, the First Lady, and many Polish and international guests. The Dreamliner, registration code… Read the full press release

Hurricane Sandy Animals Flown To Safe Haven On Southwest Airlines Charter

Hurricane Sandy Animals Flown To Safe Haven On Southwest Airlines Charter

Airline Partners with SeaWorld to Relocate 60 Orphaned Animals to Helen Woodward Animal Center in California NEWARK – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy continues to impact thousands of people in the Northeast US but it’s also impacted pets and animals that may no longer have homes. Orphaned pets that have filled shelters… Read the full press release

The “Flying Home for Christmas” tour takes off in Munich

Flying Home for Christmas 2012

2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the motto “Flying Home for Christmas”, the airberlin Christmas aircraft is taking off once again. This year the Boeing 737-800 with the registration Mike Juliette has a 2.54 metre high and 4.2 metre wide Santa Claus made of photos from nearly 2,000 airberlin fans and employees who uploaded their images to… Read the full press release

Hilton Global Week of Service – November 15 Recap

On Day Four of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service, Team Members led more than 170 service events at corporate offices and hotel properties around the world, including signature events in Shanghai, China; Dallas, Texas and Bronx, New York. Credit: Hilton Worldwide.

MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Day Four of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service, Team Members led more than 170 service events at corporate offices and hotel properties around the world, including signature events in Shanghai, China; Dallas, Texas and Bronx, New York. Service projects ranged from fundraising activities for a women’s shelter in Mumbai to packing dinners for children in Michigan – all with… Read the full press release

Frontier’s Trenton – Orlando Service Takes Flight

Fares starting at $79* each way available until Jan. 31 at FlyFrontier.com  DENVER, 2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Princeton-Trenton, N.J., to Orlando, with two weekly nonstop flights. Frontier is the only airline providing scheduled carrier service out of Trenton-Mercer Airport. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as… Read the full press release

DAA Price Increases For 2013 Show That “The Gathering” Is Another Govt Rip Off

2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, today (16 Nov) condemned the Govt-owned DAA airport monopoly’s proposed price increases for 2013 which include; – increases in summer landing and passenger charges – increases in remote stand passenger charges – a 36% increase in wheelchair charges as unacceptable and irresponsible in the light of Dublin Airport’s record low traffic… Read the full press release

Marriott’s Chef Brad Nelson Wins Food Arts Silver Spoon Award

Marriott’s Chef Brad Nelson Wins Food Arts Silver Spoon Award

2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Food Arts magazine has named Brad Nelson, Marriott’s corporate chef and vice president of culinary, the winner of its prestigious Silver Spoon Award for sterling performance.  The Silver Spoon Award has been given to some of the culinary world’s brightest stars including as Nancy Silverton, Jose Andres and Tom Colicchio. Nelson oversees Marriott’s… Read the full press release

New Hampton Inn Opens in Oxford

Hampton Hotels announces opening of the 74-room Hampton Inn Oxford/Miami-University Area in Oxford, Ohio. Credit: Hampton Hotels

74-room property brings Hamptonality to Ohio Oxford, OH – 2012-11-17 — /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 74-room Hampton Inn Oxford/Miami-University Area located at 375 S. College Avenue. “Hampton combines… Read the full press release

Travel in style at Capella Singapore

Capella Singapore invites guests to explore the beauty of Singapore through the lens of luxury SINGAPORE, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Setting the benchmark for true luxury, Capella Singapore presents a holiday experience like no other. Guests can now travel in true style and comfort and explore all that Singapore has to offer with the Travel in… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco Welcomes New General Manager

HONG KONG, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. His appointment commenced 1 November 2012. Mr. Bowman first joined Mandarin Oriental in 1997 and has held a variety of hotel management positions within the Group, including at Elbow Beach, Bermuda; Mandarin… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines поддерживает хоккейный клуб «Сибирь»

S7 Airlines поддерживает хоккейный клуб «Сибирь»

S7 Airlines стала спонсором новосибирского хоккейного клуба «Сибирь». Новосибирск – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — родной город для S7 Airlines, здесь начиналась история авиакомпании. Нам приятно поддержать команду, за которую болеют многие новосибирцы. Для нас особенно важно, что хоккейный клуб «Сибирь» уделяет огромное внимание развитию спорта в регионе. Клуб принимает участие в реализации социальных программ, направленных на… Read the full press release

Ian Williams Appointed Manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele

The Lodge at Koele

Four Seasons veteran returns home to the islands Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ian Williams has been named manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele. In his new role, Williams will oversee the rooms and laundry divisions at the 102-room Resort. “Ian is a great addition to the Lanai ‘ohana,” says Tom Roelens, general… Read the full press release

CAA Broadway Travel confirmed as the latest ATOL accredited body

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today pleased to announce that Broadway Travel Service (Wimbledon) Ltd has been confirmed as an accredited body under the ATOL financial protection scheme. Broadway Travel’s status as an accredited body offers travel organisers an additional option for complying with the ATOL Regulations 2012, as members… Read the full press release

Accor unveils the findings of its first European Business Traveler Research

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and the market leader in Europe, publishes today its first European Business Traveler Research. Business travelers represent around two third of the group’s customers and are the focus of this research which targeted members of its Le Club Accorhotels loyalty program from France, the United Kingdom and Germany…. Read the full press release

Florida Tourism Industry on Pace for Another Record Year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary estimates* released today by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 21.9 million visitors came to Florida in the third quarter of 2012 (July-September), an increase of 3.5 percent over the same period in 2011. Direct travel-related employment in Florida also rose 1.5… Read the full press release

Holiday Gift Ideas from Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Holiday Gift Ideas from Four Seasons Hotel Austin

2012 gift guide helps travellers tackle Christmas shopping while on the road Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Another Christmas, another seemingly endless list of presents that need to be purchased. If body lotion and candles just won’t cut it this year, Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers the following ideas, all available throughout the Hotel. Visions of iPads… Read the full press release

Newly Named Panda Xiao Liwu has 13th Exam at San Diego Zoo

Newly Named Panda Xiao Liwu has 13th Exam at San Diego Zoo

“Little Gift” is Getting Bigger, Comfortable with Caretakers 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Comfortably curled up in a keeper’s lap, the giant panda cub at the San Diego Zoo received his weekly veterinary exam. Initially placed on the floor, Xiao Liwu kept crawling into the laps of keepers, who were happy to accommodate him. It made it… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и Asiana Airlines открывают совместные рейсы в Сеул

S7 Airlines и Asiana Airlines открывают совместные рейсы в Сеул

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о заключении код-шерингового соглашения с южнокорейской авиакомпанией Asiana Airlines, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов из Владивостока в Сеул (Республика Корея). Полеты между двумя городами осуществляются ежедневно с 16 ноября 2012 года. Вылет из Владивостока в 15:10, прибытие в Сеул – в 15:50 по местному времени. Из Сеула рейс вылетает в… Read the full press release

Reed Travel Exhibitions launches ILTM Japan

Kyoto, Japan, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of ILTM Americas, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the leading luxury travel events International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), ILTM Asia and ILTM Africa has today announced the launch of ILTM Japan taking place 11 – 13 March 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Japan is home to the second largest… Read the full press release

Korean Air Celebrates The Launch of Its Service To Saudi Arabia

Korean Air Celebrates The Launch of Its Service To Saudi Arabia

SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air held a ceremony on 9 November to celebrate the inauguration of its new service between Seoul/Incheon and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. The event was held at Incheon International Airport in the presence of the President and COO of Korean Air, Chang Hoon Chi and… Read the full press release

Holidays Are Extra Sweet At ZooAmerica

ZooAmerica Offers Guests Discounts and Special Programming During the Holiday Season  Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park enjoys cooler temperatures for two reasons – guests see greater activity in its animals and it’s a sign that the holiday season is near. During the most wonderful time of the year, visitors to ZooAmerica can enjoy:… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila’s Christmas Tree Project Year III

TREE OF HOPE By De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ)

“A HUNDRED VOICES. TEN HOPES. ONE CHRISTMAS STORY”. Dusit Thani Manila’s Christmas Tree Contest Year III November 15 – December 28, 2012 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — After the successfully-staged Christmas Tree Contests in the past two consecutive years dubbed as “Unity in Diversity” with Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes as grand winner in 2010 and “The Family Tree” with The Cruz… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield International Airport Extended Runway Fully Operational

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right on schedule, the newly extended main runway (05/23) at Halifax Stanfield International Airport is fully operational today. Construction to lengthen the runway to 10,500 feet is now substantially complete. The runway is open and being used. Since September 26, 2011, work has been underway to extend the runway by 1,700 feet,… Read the full press release

Boston Logan Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday

Boston Logan International Airport Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday at Boston Logan International Airport by introducing several new customer initiatives – a new mobile optimized Massport.com so people can check flight status, parking conditions and public transportation options… Read the full press release