Spirit Airlines Launches New Service From O’Hare to Warm Weather Destinations

Spirit Airlines Launches New Service From O'Hare to Warm Weather Destinations

CHICAGO, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines today started new seasonal nonstop service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Tampa, Florida and Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona – as well as resuming seasonal service from Chicago to Fort Myers, Florida. The routes will continue throught April 24, 2013. “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, we are pleased that Spirit Airlines continues to expand its routes… Read the full press release

The Civic 50 Names Southwest Airlines In Top 20 Of Most Community-Minded Companies In America

DALLAS – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Civic 50 today revealed the companies who ranked in its national initiative to survey, rank, and recognize America’s S&P 500 most community-minded companies, naming Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) in the top 20 for demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate civic engagement in the communities where Southwest does business.  A… Read the full press release

NEW AND INSIGHTFUL JOURNEYS ABOARD ORIENT-EXPRESS’ TRAINS & CRUISES IN 2013

2012-11-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those looking for the ultimate journey of a lifetime will find inspiration from Orient-Express, as it reveals new and exciting trips across its trains and cruises for 2013. New fascinating voyages and detailed itineraries are on offer aboard each train and cruise, from cruising along the stunning rivers in France and Myanmar,… Read the full press release

Celebrate The Holiday Season With Chef Pierre Gagnaire At Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

Hong Kong, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gourmands can indulge this holiday season and ring in 2013 at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas with a host of deliciously celebratory events. New Year’s Eve With A Gagnaire Twist From December 28, 2012 – January 3, 2013 world renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire makes a special guest appearance at the Five-Star restaurant… Read the full press release

London Hilton On Park Lane Launches Festive Dining Packages

This year guests are invited to get Christmas all wrapped up with a gourmet dining package at London Hilton on Park Lane. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

LONDON – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year guests are invited to get Christmas all wrapped up with a gourmet dining package at London Hilton on Park Lane. From intimate office socials to large scale exclusive events, guests will experience all the sparkle and enchantment that makes Christmas so magical at the iconic Park Lane hotel…. Read the full press release

Darren Haley Joins Four Seasons Resorts Lanai as Director of Revenue Management

Darren Haley, Director of Revenue Management

Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Darren Haley has been named Director of Revenue Management atFour Seasons Resorts Lanai. In his new role, Haley will oversee the reservations department of Manele Bay and The Lodge at Koele to strategically lead the team in revenue-generating practices.   “Darren is an excellent addition to the Lanai ‘ ohana,”… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority, GA pilots asked to renew language requirement

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is advising private pilots to check the currency of the English language proficiency endorsement on their licences, as pilots applying for any of the new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) licences must have a valid English language endorsement. All UK pilots were automatically given an endorsement… Read the full press release

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Receives AAA Four Diamond Rating For 29th Consecutive Year

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort has been recognized by the American Automobile Association as a Four Diamond resort for the 29th consecutive year - marking the longest continuous run for any resort or hotel in Arizona. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Resort Boasts the Longest Run in the State TUCSON, Ariz. – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort has been recognized by the American Automobile Association as a Four Diamond resort for the 29th consecutive year – marking the longest continuous run for any resort or hotel in Arizona. The AAA… Read the full press release

As USS Enterprise Prepares for Decommissioning, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Reaffirms Commitment to U.S. Military Hiring, Celebrates Veterans Day

Enterprise Hiring More Than 1,500 Veterans, Reservists in 2012 ST. LOUIS,  2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ —  As the U.S. Navy prepares to decommission its historic aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise, another well-known Enterprise is marking Veterans Day by reaffirming its commitment to hiring military veterans and reservists. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, owned and operated by Enterprise Holdings – which… Read the full press release

At the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Coal Isn’t Just for the Naughty This Holiday Season

Tranquil Relaxation Room at The Spa at Four Seasons

The Spa introduces the new Japanese White Charcoal Massage just in time for holidays, as well as other festive treatments Chicago, U.S.A. – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether one has been naughty or nice this year, The Spa atFour Seasons Hotel Chicago introduces a new, innovative massage that will have everyone asking for coal this holiday season. Featuring Sort of Coal products… Read the full press release

Estonian Air carried 766 722 passengers in the first ten months

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first ten months Estonian Air carried altogether 766 722 passengers, out of which 765 162 on regular flights. In October Estonian Air carried 79 193 passengers, out of which 78 954 on regular flights. The load factor of Estonian Air regular flights was 70.9%. In the first ten months Estonian Air… Read the full press release

VISIT FLORIDA Partners with FSU and UF for ‘Share a Little Sunshine Showdown’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced that it has teamed up with two of the state’s top brands – the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles – to harness the passion associated with the annual football rivalry game and direct it toward the promotion… Read the full press release

Walking in a Winter Wildlights Land at the Columbus Zoo

POWELL, Ohio – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 24th annual Wildlights display, efficiently powered AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 16, 2012. With a newly energized Global Celebrations Holiday Light Show, Wildlights will delight guests of all ages. New attractions and old… Read the full press release

PHOTO RELEASE: EIGHT TENTACLED SNAKES BORN AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO FOR FIRST TIME IN 11 YEARS

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newest additions at the Reptile Discovery Center at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo were a surprise even to the keepers: eight tentacled snakes, born Oct. 21 to parents that have not produced viable young in the four years the Zoo has had them, despite breeding attempts. Tentacled snakes are aquatic, produce live young and… Read the full press release

Splendid Hotel & Spa, a member of Warwick International Hotels’ Collection, welcomes a new chef

Nice, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Annie-Claire Lamand is the new head of the brigade to the restaurant Essenciel within the Splendid Hotel & Spa. Annie-Claire Lamand at the young age of 31 has honed her skills in several renowned establishments in Paris and in the South of France before founding with her husband her hotel-restaurant La Bastide… Read the full press release

Consumers Demand More from Airlines’ Hotel Booking Offerings

New research from EAN shows airlines could be losing out on ancillary revenue opportunities by only offering basic hotel booking options through their websites London, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Research released today from Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN) reveals a golden opportunity for airlines to boost ancillary revenues through enhancing their hotel booking services. The study [i] of 2,000… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Triumphs Again in SpaFinder’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Triumphs Again in SpaFinder's Annual Readers' Choice Awards

The Spa is voted Best Spa in Europe and Best Spa in France Paris, France – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — SpaFinder, considered to be the leading magazine for spas and well being in the US, has published its annual ranking of the best spas in the world for 2012. The annual Reader’ Choice Awards are tabulated according to… Read the full press release

ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA WELCOMES FAMILIES TO VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER, BC – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Family friendly travel is effortless at Vancouver’s Rosewood Hotel Georgia, with a thoughtfully created family package and the hotel’s dedicated Rose Buds® program both designed to ensure a unique and memorable experience for every family member. Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s newly launched Rosewood Family Package delivers access to two adjoining deluxe guestrooms… Read the full press release

The Rembrandt Hotel presents the Simply Scandinavian Festival

Bangkok, Thailand – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rembrandt Hotel is hosting the Simply Scandinavian Festival showcasing Scandinavian food and live Jazz music during November 24th – December 2nd 2012. Rembrandt is glad to welcome the talented Swedish band, Gus Dahlberg Quartet and Deri Rowlands, an amazing live band for the second consecutive year. The Gus Dahlberg Quartet and… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila’s Benjarong Thai Restaurant celebrates ‘Loy Krathong’

Benjarong's Family Style Set- Menu in celebration of Loy Krathong

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The much-awaited Thai Festival of Lights is a sight to behold. Thai locals set afloat elaborately decorated krathongs or miniature rafts adorned with flowers and candles, waiting to be swept away by the tides. Dubbed “Loy Krathong”, this breathtaking ritual is symbolic of thanksgiving, starting afresh and ushering in good luck. Held… Read the full press release

Finavia The winter air traffic season is starting

Passenger volumes of charter flights at Finavia airports in Lapland are expected to be close to last year’s level 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter air traffic season starts in Lapland next weekend, when a lot of international passengers will arrive in Levi, Kittilä, for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. Although next weekend will be… Read the full press release

Norwegian Launches Ticket Sales to New York and Bangkok

Norwegian Launches Ticket Sales to New York and Bangkok

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Norwegian will commence the ticket sales for its long-haul flights to New York and Bangkok from Oslo and Stockholm. The company’s first long-haul flight will take place between Oslo and New York on May 30, 2013; the first flight between Oslo and Bangkok is on June 1, 2013. “This is a… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide expands in Poland with Signing of Hampton by Hilton Warsaw

In the photo (left to right): Ulrich Widmer, Hilton Worldwide VP of development, Central Europe; Johannes Bauer - CEO of the property owning company, S+B Gruppe; Didier Martin, Hilton Worldwide VP of Operations, Eastern Europe; Izabella Kieler - Head of Marketing Department, S+B Gruppe; Franz Paul Bauer - Member of the Board & Shareholder, S+B Gruppe; Patrick Fitzgibbon, Hilton Worldwide SVP of development, Europe & Africa. Credit: Hampton Hotels.

New signing will take the number of Hilton Worldwide properties in Poland to 15  WARSAW, Poland – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with S+B Gruppe AG to open a new landmark Hampton by Hilton hotel in Warsaw city centre, which will be the largest of its kind… Read the full press release

Oman Air Celebrates Five Years of Flying into London at WTM 2012

Oman Air Celebrates Five Years of Flying into London at WTM 2012

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier of the Sultanate of Oman establishes major World Travel Market presence at Stand ME 230 Oman Air returns to World Travel Market in London this month to celebrate five years of operating its flagship daily non-stop and direct route between Muscat and London. The route was launched in November 2007,… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways signs codeshare with Vietnam Airways

NAIROBI,  2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways boosts South East Asian footprint with new code share deal ; Kenya Airways tickets to be sold by Vietnam Airlines and vice versa Kenya Airways has entered into a code share agreement with Vietnam Airlines as it works towards expanding its footprint in the South East Asian market. The agreement… Read the full press release

flydubai rewarded for contribution to aviation

flydubai rewarded for contribution to aviation

Carrier takes home Outstanding Contribution and Low Cost Airline of the Year at the sixth Aviation Business Awards Dubai, UAE, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, received the Outstanding Contribution to Aviation trophy at the annual Aviation Business Awards, held last night (7 November 2012) in Dubai. The airline also maintained its status as… Read the full press release

SkyWork Airlines triumphs at British-Swiss Business Awards

SkyWork increases its frequency

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyWork Airlines of Bern, Switzerland was named ‘Company of the Year 2012’ at this year’s prestigious British-Swiss Business Awards during a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva last week. SkyWork Airlines was praised for its contribution to business success in Britain and Switzerland by the distinguished panel… Read the full press release

YEW restaurant + bar at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and Absolut Vodka Pair Up to Donate $3000 to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation with “Bubbles for Bosoms” Cocktail

YEW restaurant + bar at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and Absolut Vodka Pair Up to Donate $3000 to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation with “Bubbles for Bosoms” Cocktail.

Vancouver, Canada – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team at YEW restaurant + bar at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is extremely proud of the success of the “Bubbles for Bosoms” cocktail sold in support of breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October 2012. Ten percent of the purchase price of each cocktail sold was donated to the… Read the full press release

Marriott, Fuji Electric Introduces Electric Vehicle Charger at Residence Inn San Juan Capistrano

Marriott, Fuji Electric Introduces Electric Vehicle Charger at Residence Inn San Juan Capistrano

Manufacturer Unveils First Publicly Available DC Quick Charger on ChargePoint 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fuji Electric Corporation of America announced today that it has unveiled the first publicly available DC Quick Charger on ChargePoint at the Residence Inn by Marriott in San Juan Capistrano, California.  Owned and operated by EV-integrator Evoasis, the 25kW charging station is… Read the full press release

Travel Industry Leaders Terry Jones, Roger Dow, Amir Eylon to speak at Nevada Governor’s Conference

Annual Conference to Shine a Spotlight on Innovation CARSON CITY, Nev. — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelocity.com founder Terry Jones, U.S. Travel Association (USTA) President and CEO Roger Dow, and Brand USA Vice President Amir Eylon will bring their insights and experience to the annual Nevada Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Tourism Director Claudia Vecchio announced. “The focus… Read the full press release