Fly From £16 On Over 1,000 Routes Across Europe In Feb and March 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Mon 21 Jan, it will release 100,000 seats, across its European network, at prices starting from just £16 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in Feb… Read the full news article
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Air Canada global Star Ranking is upgraded to a 4-Star Airline status
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Star Ranking review, Air Canada Quality Rating has been upgraded and the airline awarded a 4-Star Ranking for it’s Airport and Onboard product and service standards. Air Canada 4-Star Airline Ranking details Skytrax stated that detailed analysis of various improvements to the Air Canada product and service delivery standards during the… Read the full news article
Summer travel from Europe springs into life
Canadian icons take starring role in new CTC campaigns in Germany, the UK and France 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — New year, new projects and new potential travellers: the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is off to a brisk start to 2013 in its European core markets with a new series of spring/summer campaigns. These campaigns have just gotten… Read the full news article
Global Hotel Leaders Celebrate One Billion International Travelers and Call for “Smart Visas” to Facilitate Travel for Next Billion
Davos, Switzerland, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two hospitality giants – Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International – addressed global business and travel industry leaders today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to urge governments to move quickly to adopt “Smart Visa” policies which stimulate global travel, create new jobs and spur economic development. The two companies represent… Read the full news article
Travelport signs new agreement with Morning Star Travel
Hong Kong, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new multi-year agreement with Morning Star Travel Service Ltd, one of the leading travel agencies in Hong Kong. Under this significant agreement, Travelport will become Morning Star’s key travel technology provider. Travel agents across all Morning Star locations,… Read the full news article
Agoda.com offers specials in Rome and Paris, and lists top destinations for couples
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced lists of its most popular destinations as chosen by couples from various regions, as well as amazing hotel deals in Paris and Rome, two of the perennial favorite romantic cities. But as Agoda.com looked into preferred travel habits,… Read the full news article
First Austrian Airlines Boeing 767 takes off with new long-haul cabin
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Boeing 767 is the second long-range aircraft within the Austrian Airlines fleet equipped with the new long haul cabin, following a Boeing 777 which is already in service. Austrian Airlines is converting its entire long-haul fleet on a step-by-step basis. The new fittings mean passengers travelling Economy Class will have the opportunity… Read the full news article
Turkish Riviera charter holiday from Newquay Cornwall Airport this April
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — One week exclusive luxury escorted tour around the Turkish Riviera direct from Newquay Cornwall Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport in conjunction with OSKA_TRAVEL are pleased to be able offer an 8 day dream holiday on the Turkish Riviera for 2 people, including flights, accommodation in either a 4 or 5 star hotel, including breakfast with prices… Read the full news article
A joint industry response to reduce the threat of runway excursions
Brussels, Belgium, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — EUROCONTROL has issued its European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. According to ICAO, runway excursions are a persistent problem and their numbers have not decreased in more than 20 years. The Flight Safety Foundation have said that runway excursions are the most common type of aviation accident, accounting… Read the full news article
An encounter with Munch at Oslo Airport
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers arriving at Oslo Airport from abroad will now encounter the work of a world-renowned painter. The Terminal has been adorned with Edvard Munch reproductions in connection with the Munch’s 150th Anniversary Exhibition. The exhibit is presented behind the Duty-Free shop and near the escalator going down to the arrival area. The exhibit… Read the full news article
Lufthansa campaign supports schoolchildren in developing countries
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa passengers who opt to check in online or via their mobile phone not only save time at the airport but can also help a good cause. As part of a campaign that runs until 31 January 2013, Lufthansa will donate one sheet of paper to schools in developing countries for each paperless check-in procedure completed… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Continues Record Growth with the Fastest Rate in the Industry
Opening 171 Hotels among Major Achievements in 2012, and Industry-Leading Pipeline Now Includes Nearly 1,000 Hotels MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide continues to be the fastest growing global hospitality company by number of rooms. In 2012, it opened 171 hotels with more than 28,000 rooms and has the largest pipeline in the industry and… Read the full news article
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Congratulates Delta YWG on Receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. congratulates the Delta Air Lines station in Winnipeg on receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award from Delta Air Lines Inc. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Delta team in Winnipeg on their Station of the Year Award,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “The… Read the full news article
2013 Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of Historic Garden Week in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Virginia is especially beautiful during Historic Garden Week,” explains Lynn McCashin, Executive Director of the Garden Club of Virginia, the sponsoring organization of this statewide house and garden tour. “Richmond is the perfect place to serve as a hub during this annual spring time event.” The state’s capital features three distinct… Read the full news article
Loews Hotels & Resorts Purchases The Back Bay Hotel in Boston
NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase The Back Bay Hotel in Boston from The Doyle Collection. The acquisition is expected to close in February 2013. “Boston is one of the most… Read the full news article
Dolan Hotels celebrates Taste Accreditation Awards
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tides at the Somerville Hotel, The Golden Sands restaurant, and Indigo’s at Hotel Cristina have all been recognised for their exceptional dining experiences and have been presented with the most prestigious Taste Award available, ‘Gold Highly Commended’. Bill Dolan, chairman of Dolan Hotels said he was delighted with the company’s achievement. ‘We work hard to ensure that… Read the full news article
THE WORLD TEAK CONFERENCE 2013
Thailand hosts the World Teak Conference 2013 In Bangkok, 25-30 March 2013 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has advised to the Lord Chamberlain to study and to look into how to conserve and preserve the important plant genetic resources of Thailand, that would benefits to the Thai of present and future generations. The HRH… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Increase Flight Schedule For Football Fans Traveling To The Big Easy For The Big Game
Airline Adds Extra Flights from San Francisco and Baltimore/Washington to New Orleans 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways is once again making the right call for football fans planning to travel to New Orleans for the big game on Feb. 3, 2013. Today, the airlines introduced additional flights… Read the full news article
Hoseasons Extends Call Centre Opening to 10 p.m. to Meet Demands for U.K. Breaks
Lowestoft, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hoseasons has extended its call centre opening hours to respond to high demand for UK breaks, following the launch of its £1.8 million marketing push for the first quarter of 2013. The company will now take calls until 10 p.m. from Sunday to Friday, and until 7 p.m. on Saturday, giving customers… Read the full news article
The InterContinental Montreal Joins with the Montreal Snow Village to Bring to Life “New York on Ice”
MONTREAL, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The InterContinental® Montreal is proud to join the Montreal Snow Village and Ice Hotel, a Nordic experience set to dazzle and delight visitors looking for a unique adventure. The Village, which is North America’s first and only entire village made of snow and ice, will officially open on Tuesday, January 22nd in the city’s… Read the full news article
Shannon Airport goes Green
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) has gone electric for its latest fleet purchase. The airport recently purchased an electric Renault Kangoo mini-van for use by its airport engineering team. Shannon’s decision to opt for electric vehicles will result in CO2 savings of more than 20,000kg over the lifetime of the vehicles, which is equivalent… Read the full news article
Gatwick calls for measures to stop flight cancellations
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick has written to The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport, asking the Government to bring together London’s three main airports to work out how we can avoid significant numbers of business and leisure passengers being impacted by large numbers of pre-emptive flight cancellations at Heathrow due to small… Read the full news article
La SNCB suspend l’achat des rames Fyra et met en demeure AnsaldoBreda
La SNCB met la priorité sur le voyageur 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — En raison des importants problèmes techniques qu’a dû affronter le train à grande vitesse Fyra au cours des dernières semaines, la SNCB a décidé de suspendre l’achat des trois rames chez le producteur italien AnsaldoBreda. Le Conseil d’Administration a en outre pris la décision d’imputer… Read the full news article
JAL Group Announces Domestic and a Portion of International Route and Flight Frequency Plans for FY2013
TOKYO, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The JAL Group (JAL) announced today, the route and flight frequency plans for its domestic and a portion of international operations for fiscal year 2013 (year ending March 31, 2014). Capitalizing on the new allotted slots at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, JAL will increase flight frequencies on certain domestic routes and has also decided… Read the full news article
At Jiang-Nan Chun, New Oriental Weekend Brunch Reaches a New Height of Indulgence at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Complimentary serving of braised bird’s nest with egg white in rich broth tops the menu. 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having cultivated a following of brunch connoisseurs who delight in having an unparalleled range of dishes served tableside, Chef Alan Chan together with Restaurant Manager Ng Chong Kim take the Oriental Weekend Brunch to a new level with the newly introduced menu… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Offers New Boarding Option
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Customers LUV the coveted “A” boarding group, and now they have one more way to be among the first to board. Beginning today, Southwest Airlines will offer Customers the opportunity to purchase one of the earliest boarding positions at the gate for $40 per flight, when available. “At Southwest, we have… Read the full news article
Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Advice from Hilton Worldwide’s Head of Fitness MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether you’re away for business or pleasure, don’t let traveling be an excuse to break your healthy New Year’s resolutions.Check out these tips from Jodi Sullivan, Hilton Worldwide’s senior director of global fitness, to help maintain your health wherever your travels may take you. Eat… Read the full news article
Vacationitis Set To Sweep UK, New Hilton Study Shows
Domestic Admin Replacing Annual Leave; Workers Spend Only Eight Days a Year Doing Something Enjoyable or Relaxing LONDON, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Britons brace themselves for Blue Monday, recognised as the UK’s most depressing day of the year due to post Christmas blues, gloomy weather and other factors, Hilton Hotels & Resorts discovers that Britain’s workforce… Read the full news article
Weather update at Heathrow
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Heathrow spokesperson said: ‘The airfield at Heathrow is fully operational with all runways, taxiways and stands clear. ‘The schedule for today has been reduced by 10% in order to cope with the low visibility conditions expected from 1600 this afternoon. Low visibility means that, for safety reasons, there needs to be a… Read the full news article
Etihad Airways Named Official Carrier for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
Abu Dhabi Air Expo to take place from 5th to 7th March 2013 Over 10,000 visitors expected to visit Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced that Etihad Airways will be the official carrier and one of the main sponsors of the second annual Abu… Read the full news article