2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After months of testing, discussion, feedback, revision and finalization, Winnipeg Airports Authority, NAV CANADA and Team Eagle celebrated the successful ‘go-live’ of the much-anticipated automated runway surface condition reporting system ‘SNOWiz’. SNOWiz is an innovative web-based infrastructure capable of handling incoming electronic runway surface condition reports in common formats such as NOTAMJ… Read the full press release
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RYANAIR EXTENDS SUCCESSFUL RESERVED SEATING TO 6 ROWS
ESERVE YOUR SEATS ON ALL RYANAIR ROUTES FROM JUST €10/£10 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (1 Nov) announced that it will extend its popular reserved seat service from 4 to 6 rows by adding rows 5 & 15 on all aircraft from today, which will allow even more passengers to… Read the full press release
Heathrow unveils new technology to make journeys better
Innovative check-in technology to streamline passenger journeys was unveiled last night by Heathrow and Qantas in a joint trial at Terminal 3. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘self-service bag drop’ process enables passengers to check in at the kiosk, generate and attach their own bag tags before placing their luggage onto the automated bag drop… Read the full press release
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Shediac Bay Cruises.
A life at sea proved good preparation for life in the tourism industry for this New Brunswick operator. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are no better storytellers than sea-faring folk. The mix of adventure, hard work and sea air just brings out the narrator in them. Shediac Bay Cruises, NB, is true to these traditions. As one… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Career takeoff for class of 2012
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Airport is celebrating the Class of 2012, after holding its 7th annual Retail Academy graduation ceremony. The event brings together candidates who have completed retail or customer service apprenticeships at Heathrow with the employers that have help make the programme a success and so far this year 300 candidates have been placed… Read the full press release
Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The managing directors of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have come together to once again urge… Read the full press release
BidTravel Group and Travelport reach new strategic partnership agreement
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Africa’s largest travel group, BidTravel, has signed a new, strategic agreement with Travelport which will see its franchise businesses in Southern Africa continue to have access to the Galileo GDS platform as well as other extensive industry-leading technology emanating from the Travelport stable. BidTravel, which operates leading travel management company… Read the full press release
Celebrate The Holiday Season In Style With Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Hong Kong, 2012-11-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston invites local residents and visitors alike to celebrate the season’s traditions with an array of festive experiences created especially for the holidays. Restore balance with a soothing experience at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston; indulge in delicious cuisine at Asana Restaurant; cozy up by the fireplace… Read the full press release
Hilton Sorrento Palace per un capodanno esclusivo
MILANO, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Per celebrare l’inizio del nuovo anno l’Hilton Sorrento Palacepropone un pacchetto speciale per trascorrere il Capodanno all’insegna del divertimento. Una cena da sogno, i fuochi d’artificio sul Golfo di Napoli e tante altre sorprese faranno da cornice allo splendido party organizzato dall’Hotel, in uno degli scenari paesaggistici più belli del mondo…. Read the full press release
Custom Travel Solutions Designates Travelport as Primary Technology Partner
Atlanta, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces the details of a new long term agreement with Calgary-based Custom Travel Solutions, and the Associate member of the TSI Travel Network for Canada. Through the agreement, Custom Travel Solutions has appointed Travelport as its primary technology provider for the… Read the full press release
Marriott International on Fast Track for Asia Growth, Expects to Double Number of Properties in Region by 2016
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Growing pipeline of new hotels signals rapid growth. 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that it expects to more than double the size of its portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region in the next few years. With 132 hotels open in Asia today and a pipeline of signed and approved deals now… Read the full press release
RYANAIR ADDS 2 NEW ROUTES AT EAST MIDLANDS FOR 2013
38 ROUTES (2 NEW ROUTES TO MARSEILLE & MENORCA), 2.3M PAX P.A. & 2,300 JOBS 100,000 SEAT SALE FROM JUST £15.99 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (31 Oct) launched its summer 2013 East Midlands schedule which will see Ryanair operate 38 routes, including 2 new routes to Marseille & Menorca,… Read the full press release
Marriott Deals of the Week
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Deals of the Week Fresh Catch & Cook in Boston The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is hooking guests up with a day-trip to a local fish market and a chance to prepare their catch with the Executive Chefs at 606 Congress. The “Fresh Catch & Cook” Package includes: • Deluxe overnight… Read the full press release
Children From Robroyston Learn New Skills And Receive Valuable Support From Hilton Strathclyde
BELLSHILL, Scotland, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Strathclyde is taking action to help young people in Robroyston achieve their full potential. Team members from the hotel and the Livingwell Health Club have collaborated with St Philomena’s Primary School to deliver a programme of events designed to introduce the children to the world of hospitality, as well as… Read the full press release
Travelport strikes deal with Virgin Atlantic Flightstore
Smartpoint application key as Virgin Atlantic Flightstore upgrades its point of sale capabilities Langley, UK, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced it has renewed and extended its relationship in the UK to supply GDS and technology services to Virgin Atlantic Flightstore. The 3 year deal will see… Read the full press release
Gaylord Hotels Joins Marriott International – Becomes Marriott Rewards Newest Brand Offering Unique Experiences, More Choices
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can now earn and redeem points at three of Gaylord Hotels’ premier resorts – Gaylord National, National Harbor, MD (just outside Washington, DC); Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, FL (near Orlando, FL); and Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX (on the outskirts of Dallas). Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN, will join the program in… Read the full press release
CPH: New strategy generating international growth
Copenhagen Airports A/S (CPH) generated 3.1% growth in passenger numbers in the first nine months of 2012. This improvement was primarily driven by international traffic, confirming the success of CPH’s strategy of strengthening Copenhagen Airport’s position as the northern European transport hub. In addition, revenue from the shopping centre continued to grow thanks to a… Read the full press release
RYANAIR ADDS 2 NEW ROUTES AT LIVERPOOL FOR 2013
39 ROUTES (2 NEW ROUTES TO LUBLIN & ZADAR), 2.1M PAX P.A. & 2,100 JOBS 100,000 SEAT SALE FROM JUST £15.99 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (31 Oct) launched its summer 2013 Liverpool schedule which will see Ryanair operate 39 routes, including 2 new routes to Lublin & Zadar, and… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Announces Signing Of Istanbul’s Largest Hotel & Conference Center
Landmark Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center Set to Bring 829 Bedrooms & 11,000 Square Metres of Events Space to the City ISTANBUL, Turkey, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with IC Bomonti Uluslararasi Kongre Turizm Yatirimlari Ticaret A.Ş to open an upper upscale Hilton hotel and conference… Read the full press release
Think local to attract skiers and snowboarders
New research reveals skiers and snowboarders value destinations with a sustainable ethos 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA and Responsible Skiing today revealed the results of new research* into consumer booking trends for winter sports holidays at the Responsible Skiing Conference. The research shows that factors such as local food, local architecture and landscape, play a key… Read the full press release
RYANAIR ADDS 5 NEW ROUTES AT MANCHESTER FOR 2013
34 ROUTES (5 NEW ROUTES TO CORFU, KRAKOW, LANZAROTE, PAPHOS & TRAPANI), 2.4M PAX P.A. & 2,400 JOBS 100,000 SEAT SALE FROM JUST £15.99 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (31 Oct) launched its summer 2013 Manchester schedule which will see Ryanair operate 34 routes, including 5 new routes to Corfu,… Read the full press release
CTC champions partnerships at Showcase Canada-Asia Marketplace
Government departments come together to promote Canada’s awesome nature and food. 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The contacts books have been tucked away and LinkedIn connections updated for another year: this year’s Showcase Canada-Asia Marketplace has just closed its doors in Japan after a fruitful five days of deals and relationship-building. The Showcase—the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s pre-eminent business-to-business (B2B) event outside Canada—took… Read the full press release
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES 1 MILLION PAX GROWTH IN 2013 IN NORTH WEST
1 MILLION NEW PASSENGERS & 1,000 NEW JOBS 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (31 Oct) announced 1m passenger growth at 3 North West airports in 2013, adding 1m new passengers and a total of 9 new routes at Manchester, Liverpool and East Midlands airports, which will sustain up to 1,000… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Superstorm Sandy – update Wednesday 31 October
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, flights to and from the US East Coast airports are resuming but there are still some cancellations. We continue to advise passengers travelling to New York, Baltimore, Newark, Washington, Boston and Philadelphia to check the status of their flight with their airline before travelling to the airport. If… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CALLS ON AER LINGUS DIRECTOR (ICTU FAT CAT) DAVID BEGG TO CONDEMN STRIKES OR RESIGN
OFFERS AER LINGUS FULLY CREWED AIRCRAFT FOR 19th NOV PENSION STRIKE 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (30 Oct) reiterated its offer to provide Aer Lingus with as many short-haul aircraft (at market rates) as required to enable it to continue to fly without any disruptions during threatened strike action on Monday 19th… Read the full press release
Celebrate The Magic Of The Holiday Season With Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
Hong Kong, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the holiday season approaching, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. welcomes guests with a series of festive offerings to last through the New Year. Thanksgiving Dinner Sou’Wester restaurant has designed a wonderful Thanksgiving menu filled with seasonal favorites inspired by the Mid-Atlantic region. The three-course menu will be served to the table… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport registers 14.5% passenger growth in September
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) released today the traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport during the month of September 2012, which indicated a 14.5% growth in passenger traffic compared with the same month in 2011, with 1.2 million passengers passing through its facilities. Aircraft movements also continued… Read the full press release
Lufthansa intensifies measures to improve earnings
Group reports operating profit for nine months of EUR 628m (previous year: EUR 724m) / Franz: “We don’t have the level of profitability we need.” / Lufthansa Group still expects an operating profit for the year in the mid three-digit million euro range 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first nine months of the year, the… Read the full press release
Hampton Inn Merrillville Completes Renovation
Updates Made to Guestrooms, Lobby, Pool, Fitness Center and Front Desk MERRILLVILLE, Ind., 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — White Lodging and RLJ Lodging Trust today announced that it has completed a renovation of the Hampton Inn Merrillville located at 8353 Georgia Street in Merrillville, Indiana. “This renovation demonstrates our commitment to providing guests with the most up-to-date and… Read the full press release
The Drake: Top Hotel Historically And Today
Condé Nast Traveler Lists The Drake Hotel in the Top 25 in the Midwest CHICAGO, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The historic Drake Hotel has recently been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler in the annual “Reader’s Choice Awards” as one of “Top 25 Hotels in the Midwest.” The November issue of Condé Nast Traveler unveils the “Best in the World,”… Read the full press release