Allegiant has announced today that it will begin to offer new nonstop, low cost weekly service between Toledo Express Airport and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) starting February 16, 2013. Fares are starting as low as $89.99* one-way. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will hold a press conference this morning at 11 a.m. to discuss the… Read the full news article
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“New Germanwings” to become Europe’s most modern airline with à la carte travel
New Best, Smart and Basic fare products in Economy Class/Launch of new brand and service concept on 1 July 2013 Cologne/Bonn – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — German budget airline Germanwings is set to revolutionise the European low-cost market. In the future it will offer the highest value airline product in this segment in Europe. On 1… Read the full news article
CTC, Competitive intelligence: keeping surveillance on the international tourism marketplace
007 turns his sights on boosting traveller numbers, while the competition for Chinese tourism dollars heats up again 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assessing your rivals’ strengths and slip-ups plays a big part in planning tourism marketing activities to keep Canada ahead of the game. Like a master of international espionage, CTC News has gone behind the… Read the full news article
Travelport: Servicing the Digital Leisure Traveller
Global survey provides insights into leisure travellers, technology and trends and how leisure travel agencies can engage further with customers Langley, UK – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today released the findings of an international survey providing insight into how digital leisure travellers plan and book their trips:… Read the full news article
Wizz Air launches Budapest – Tel Aviv flight
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hungarian low cost carrier Wizz Air launched its new Budapest-Tel Aviv flight this afternoon, with 175 passengers on board its Airbus A 320. József Váradi, the CEO of Wizz Air, Jost Lammers, the CEO of Budapest Airport and Ilan Mor, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Hungary were on hand to… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines Reports November 2012 Traffic
INDIANAPOLIS, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary traffic results for November 2012. For the month, Frontier’s load factor was flat at 88%. Frontier’s traffic decreased 9%, to 0.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) on a 9% decrease in capacity to 1.0 billion available seat miles… Read the full news article
AIR FRANCE CELEBRATES THREE MILLION PASSENGERS ON ITS A380
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France welcomed its three millionth passenger in on its Airbus A380. To celebrate the occasion, Air France offered a special welcome to a passenger when she checked in yesterday for flight AF007 from New York- JFK to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Mrs. Aurelie Barthaux Naderzad, who was traveling in Economy, won two… Read the full news article
EASYJET LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE TO NEWQUAY FROM LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline has announced today that it will be further expanding its route offering from London Southend Airport with a new service to Newquay, from Summer 2013 with seats on sale from today – Thursday 6 December. The new thrice weekly service which departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays… Read the full news article
LA SAMANNA REOPENS IN ST.MARTIN WITH THE COMPLETION OF AN EXTENSIVE RENOVATION PROJECT
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the French side of St. Martin, La Samanna has completed the second phase of an extensive renovation project. Revitalising its long-standing reputation as the ultimate luxury Caribbean destination, the Orient-Express property now features two new restaurants and a revamped lobby with sea views as part of the redesigned main building,… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Miami Expands Pool Lounge And Launches New Gourmet Brunch
Hong Kong, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami is delighted to unveil its expanded pool lounge area, providing additional space for guests to enjoy the hotel’s infinity-edge swimming pool and balmy South Florida weather. Guests can take in sweeping water and city views at the sleek pool setting, which features an elevated pool deck and vibrant… Read the full news article
Amid the Setting of Jiang-Nan Chun, the “Dream of the Red Chamber” Unveils the Intricacies of Aristocracy, Romance and Beauty Secrets at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Guests are feted to a progressive menu jointly created by Chef Alan Chan and Restaurant Manager Ng Chong Kim Singapore – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enthralled by the compelling insights of 18th century aristocracy and the vivid portrayal of cuisine in Cao Xue Qin’s Dream of the Red Chamber, Restaurant Manager Ng Chong Kim and Chef Alan Chan present a culinary… Read the full news article
Allegiant Announces Low-Cost Travel To Provo Utah
Flights will operate twice weekly PROVO, Utah, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop jet service between Provo, Utah and Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. beginning Feb. 15, 2013. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service with fares as low as $49.99* one way. “We are pleased to announce… Read the full news article
Work begins on new lounge at Bristol Airport
Stylish design and extra space will appeal to business and leisure passengers 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Work is underway on a £600,000 project to create a new lounge at Bristol Airport. Bearing the Aspire by Servisair brand, the new facility will see the current executive lounge relocated, resulting in a 50 per cent increase in space…. Read the full news article
Changes in the nomination committee for SAS AB
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in SAS AB on April 19, 2012, members of the Nomination Committee for SAS AB were appointed. Information about the Nomination Committee’s composition has previously been published through a media release and via the company’s homepage. SAS AB has been informed that SEB Fonder has significantly reduced… Read the full news article
Climate Counts Predicts Sunny Forecast for Marriott
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the third consecutive year, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) was ranked #1 in the hotel sector by Climate Counts for its sustainable business practices. Climate Counts is a non-profit campaign that scores companies annually on the basis of their voluntary action to reverse climate change. Climate Counts uses a 0-to-100 point scale and 22… Read the full news article
Ethiopian Wins International Diamond Prize for Excellence
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the International Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) on December 2, 2012 in Brussels. Ethiopian won the award for its commitment to quality, excellence and continuous improvement. Esayas Woldemariam, SVP Global Sales, received… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Starting New Routes Early
Dallas/Fort Worth – Philadelphia and Dallas/Fort Worth – Minneapolis-St. Paul Starts April 4, 2013 Miramar, Florida, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) has moved up the start date for its new service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Philadelphia and between Dallas/Fort Worth and Minneapolis-St. Paul. The new daily nonstop service for both flights begins April… Read the full news article
Vermont Find Your Winter Wonderland in the Green Mountain State this January
MONTPELIER, Vt. – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of January has indoor cultural events and outdoor celebrations of Vermont’s Official Winter Sports of skiing and riding, and all the revelry that surrounds them. Young Tradition Vermont Reunion Jan. 4 Burlington, Vt. Annual reunion of alumni of Young Tradition Vermont showcasing musical performances and dancers in… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains to continue running West Coast services
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Rail Group (VRG) was today appointed as operator of the InterCity West Coast franchise under a contract to operate the network from 9 December. The contract is for the period from the end of the current franchise on 9 December 2012 to 8 November 2014. The agreement may be terminated earlier… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific statement on crew bus incident #3
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific is issuing a final statement on today’s crew bus accident: Cathay Pacific confirms that no crew members sustained life-threatening injuries from today’s crew bus accident. As of 5:30pm Hong Kong time, one cabin crew member remains in hospital. The other 15 cabin crew members originally taken to hospital have been… Read the full news article
Tourism as a vehicle for sustainable growth and jobs: Unleashing Europe’s full competitive potential
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Tourism is a global phenomenon, but it is shaped locally and it should have people or citizens at its centre”, said Mr Luca Jahier, President of the Various Interests Group of the European Economic and Social Committee at the conference on ‘Tourism and Competitiveness’ held in Lefkosia, Cyprus, on 30 November 2012…. Read the full news article
WTTC, Job creation and economic growth at risk as UK raises APD – again
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The news that the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer has once again chosen to raise Air Passenger Duty (APD) is economically self-defeating – as research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) continues to show. Research conducted for WTTC by Oxford Economics earlier this year shows that removing Air Passenger Duty… Read the full news article
La SNCB et Infrabel activent le plan hiver
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — La neige et le gel exigent une approche spécifique afin de réguler au mieux la circulation des trains. L’opérateur ferroviaire SNCB et le gestionnaire de l’infrastructure Infrabel ont préparé ensemble leur plan hiver afin d’anticiper les problèmes éventuels et de les solutionner au plus vite. Infrabel et la SNCB lancent leur plan… Read the full news article
Ignite the Spark This February: Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Introduces “A Month of Romance.”
Mauritius resort launches exclusive romantic offerings for the month of Valentine’s Mauritius – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — From a single red rose to a hand-written note, there are many ways couples choose to show their love on Valentine’s Day, but with the fast pace of today’s world and everyday commitments, time together can often be limited on… Read the full news article
Amadeus makes inroads with Ground Handling Companies with 20 signed contracts in just over a year
Amadeus makes inroads with Ground Handling Companies with 20 signed contracts in just over a year • Swissport and Singapore’s SATS are two of the latest to sign for Amadeus Altéa Departure Control (DCS) for Ground Handlers • Amadeus to process 85+ million passengers by 2015 through this solution Madrid, Spain,2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Announces New Service Between Detroit and Denver
Nonstop Service Starts February 14, 2013 Miramar, Florida, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Detroit and Denver, get ready for even more ultra low fare options – and just in time for Valentine’s and President’s Day Weekend. Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is adding nonstop service between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Denver International Airport (DEN)… Read the full news article
Hilton Milan Amplia La Propria Offerta MICE Con L’Inaugurazione Della Nuova Ballroom
Uno spazio nuovo al pianoterra dell’hotel di 260 mq per eventi fino a 200 partecipanti MILANO – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Continua l’investimento dell’Hilton Milan nella propria offerta congressuale: ad appena un anno dal restauro del Centro Congressi, l’hotel in Via Galvani inaugura oggi una nuova sala meeting raggiungibile direttamente dalla lobby. La nuova ballroom si… Read the full news article
Enterprise Holdings Marks European Growth Intentions with Rebrand of Citer and ATESA as Enterprise
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rebrand of Citer and ATESA, as Enterprise takes next steps in company’s European expansion. 350 locations added to global Enterprise Rent-A-Car network from February 2013 Investment in new branches planned in France throughout 2013 Programme to increase and develop French employee base Paris, 5 December 2012 – Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest… Read the full news article
IATA, Airlines to Welcome 3.6 Billion Passengers in 2016
China Accounts for Nearly One in Four Additional Passengers Geneva – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an industry traffic forecast showing that airlines expect to welcome some 3.6 billion passengers in 2016. That’s about 800 million more than the 2.8 billion passengers carried by airlines in 2011. These figures are… Read the full news article
airberlin further increases capacity utilization
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In November 2012, airberlin increased its capacity utilization to 76.94 percent, i.e. 2.7 percent more than in the corresponding month of the previous year. By eliminating unprofitable flight routes and through optimizing flight frequencies, airberlin reduced capacity in November in a targeted manner by 11.6 percent over the previous year. Capacity utilization… Read the full news article