Oman Air Honoured for Supporting Oman Pavilion at Expo Yeosu 2012, Korea

2012-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Companies that contributed to Oman’s remarkable success at the Expo Yeosu 2012 in Korea this summer have been thanked and presented with individual awards by His Excellency Sayyid amoud Bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Interior Minister and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee that supervised the Sultanate’s participation in Expo Yeosu 2012 in Korea,… Read the full press release

FLIGHT SAFETY: AIR FRANCE, FIRST MAJOR EUROPEAN AIRLINE TO PROVIDE PILOTS WITH THE IPAD

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today announced it has started to equip all 4100 of its pilots with iPad at Air France. Qualified pilots on Boeing 777 aircraft are the first to receive iPad and all remaining Air France pilots will be using iPad by summer of 2013. The iPad is reserved for use by… Read the full press release

FIBER ARTS CONNECT THREADS IN NEW ART EXHIBITION AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Los Angeles, California – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces a new exhibition at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) featuring fiber artworks by 19 Southern California artists.  Connecting Threads, curated by independent curator and artist Julie Kornblum, presents a range of contemporary… Read the full press release

Introducing the Fall “Tasting Panel” Dinner Menu in The Blvd at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Sunday and Monday dinner offers new three or five course menu inspired by farm fresh local market ingredients. Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A., 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Blvd at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel debuts a new dinner feature for Sunday and Monday evenings. Executive Chef Gilles Arzur will create weekly tasting menus inspired by the farm fresh… Read the full press release

CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT – MIXED FEELINGS AFTER JETSTAR ANNOUNCEMENT

MIXED FEELINGS FOLLOW JETSTAR ANNOUNCEMENT 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are mixed feelings at Christchurch Airport today after Jetstar’s announcement of increased domestic services from mid-November. Chief Executive Jim Boult says the airline’s growth is welcome news, as is the announcement of increased services on the main trunk routes. “This will mean an extra 131,000 additional… Read the full press release

The Hon Bill English officially opens $4.3m departure facilities at Queenstown Airport

New build doubles capacity of international departure lounge Catered for winter peak traffic – Passengers from six jets using lounge in two hour period Summer looking busy with 17% increase in schedule 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon Bill English officially opened the $4.3m extension to the Queenstown Airport… Read the full press release

AIR FRANCE AND SERVAIR CELEBRATE FINE DINING ON BOARD A FLIGHT TO DAKAR

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — To mark the 2nd edition of the Gastronomic Festival on 22 September, Air France and Servair will offer gourmet treats and an original Q&A session with chefs for passengers of flight AF 718 between Paris and Dakar. With the cooperation of three Servair chefs present on board, Air France and its airline… Read the full press release

Japanese Wagyu Beef Returns to Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Japanese wagyu beef makes its eagerly awaited return to fine dining restaurants in the US Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A.,  2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japanese wagyu beef is now available in CUT at Beverly Wilshire, AFour Seasons Hotel. The meat from wagyu cattle is known worldwide for its marbling characteristics, abd increased eating quality through a naturally… Read the full press release

MORE INTERNATIONAL JETSTAR FLIGHTS FOR QUEENSTOWN

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of November 15 Jetstar is adding an additional direct Queenstown-Melbourne service and an extra Queenstown-Sydney weekly service increasing its international services into Queenstown to seven a week. “This represents up to an extra 37,000 international seats annually into Queenstown,” said Scott Paterson, CEO, Queenstown Airport. ATTACHMENTS More International Jetstar Flights for… Read the full press release

AIR FRANCE AND AIR ANTILLES EXPRESS SIGN A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FORT DE FRANCE AND SAINT LUCIA

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting 28 October 2012, Air France and Air Antilles Express will be implementing a commercial partnership consisting of a “free flow” agreement between Fort de France and Saint Lucia. Air France will sell its own tickets on Air Antilles Express flights operated by ATR 52 500, on departure from Fort de France. This agreement will… Read the full press release

Live Gallery at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Shines a Spotlight on Egypt’s Top Artistic Talent

Painting by Galila Nawar

Unique rotating exhibition and cocktail gathering for art connoisseurs offers a valuable platform for artists to showcase and sell their work. Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence is taking Cairo’s art scene by storm. As one of the region’s pioneering properties supporting local and regional… Read the full press release

Customers grab a bargain from Yorkshire in the British Airways sale

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways customers in Yorkshire are making the most of a ‘Go After the Games Sale’ offering savings of up to 27 per cent off flights and holidays from Leeds Bradford Airport. The sale follows the airline’s recent ‘Home Advantage’ campaign which encouraged Brits to stay in the UK during the London… Read the full press release

JONONE’S STREET ART EXCLUSIVELY FOR AIR FRANCE’S LA PREMIÈRE CUSTOMERS

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since 10 September, La Première customers have been able to discover exclusive creations and works of art by JonOne, an American Street Artist at the La Première lounge in Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and on board Air France long-haul flights. Exclusive works or art by JonOne: a blue LED sculpture and… Read the full press release

Father Christmas returns to Le Meurice!

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — With winter on its way, the Hotel Le Meurice decks itself in lights and warms the atmosphere with sweet treats as adults and children gather round the Christmas tree. To celebrate the holiday season and put stars in children’s eyes, as if by magic the oldest Parisian palace hotel becomes a Christmas… Read the full press release

bmi regional announces direct service to Aberdeen

bmi regional announces direct service to Aberdeen

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading UK airline and recently acquired bmi regional is to introduce direct flights from Bristol to Aberdeen. From Monday 29th October, the airline will fly twice daily between Aberdeen and Bristol offering the only direct flights between the two cities. bmi regional chairman Ian Woodley said: “We believe there is sufficient demand… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts Announces Coordinated Effort With U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

LOEWS HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES COORDINATED EFFORT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY First hospitality brand to offer complimentary enrollment to Global Entry and TSA Pre™ NEW YORK, NY 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts Chairman Jonathan Tisch and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced a joint effort today to promote the Trusted Traveler… Read the full press release

Raise a Glass to Drink Pink! at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay

Pink is the new shade of paradise in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shades of pink are sweepingFour Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This October, the Resort invites guests to sip something sweet in support of cancer research… Read the full press release

Maximizing Aviation’s Contributions to Korea’s Economy

Seoul 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Republic of Korea (Korea) to continue to build on the success of the Korean aviation industry and to further strengthen its competitive advantage. “Korea has created a strong framework for the success of its air transport industry.  Aviation supports KRW 8.3… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific unveils new Regional Business Class

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar introduces the design concept and features of the new Regional Business Class product at the unveiling ceremony.

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today unveiled its new Regional Business Class product, coinciding with the airline’s 66th anniversary as Hong Kong’s home carrier. Speaking at an unveiling event held at Cathay Pacific City, the airline’s headquarters, Chief Executive John Slosar said: “Our new Regional Business Class seat was developed after listening to our… Read the full press release

Explore the Unrivalled Underwater World of the Maldives with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Dive Discovery Package

Explore the Unrivalled Underwater World of the Maldives with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Dive Discovery Package

Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Republic of Maldives, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives is home to a biodiversity of marine life that will thrill even the most experienced diver. Whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, dolphins and grey, white tip, hammerhead and nurse sharks (among others) vie for space in the warm, nutrient-rich water and numerous caverns in… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Commends Innovative Public-Private Program between Loews and DHS

Washington, D.C., 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today commended a joint effort between Loews Hotels & Resorts and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to promote the Trusted Traveler Network, which incorporates the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck programs. “Americans will see travel become more efficient thanks… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston Introduces the “Ask FSBoston Series” Facebook Video Series

Four Seasons experts answer fans’ questions live each week. 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Did you know that Four Seasons Hotel Boston has twenty-four departments, thirteen directors and more than 500 employees? Each department at the Hotel has experts in their respective fields who are ready and excited to share their knowledge with the Hotel’s Facebook fans. Hence introducing the… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide and International Youth Foundation Announce Plan to Measure Global Youth Wellbeing

Commit to Create New Tools that Monitor Effectiveness of Youth Development Investments and Call for Partners at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting New York City, NY – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Hilton Worldwide and the International Youth Foundation (IYF) announced their commitment to create the Global Youth Wellbeing Index to monitor the state of young people and help increase the… Read the full press release

Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Has a Thanksgiving Offer Everyone Will Gobble Up.

Chef Robert Gerstenecker

Turkey to Go is back by popular demand Atlanta, U.S.A. – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Thanksgiving around the corner, Executive Chef Robert Gerstnecker of Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is ready to talk turkey. That’s right, Park 75’s annual holiday favourite, Turkey to Go, returns to ease any holiday kitchen stress. Think about the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. It’s hard to even imagine the… Read the full press release

FLYBE LAUNCHES 25% OFF LIMITED TIME WINTER SEAT SALE ON 27 KEY ROUTES

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe’s seat sale offers fares on many popular routes, including Belfast City Airport, with one way fares from £20.99 Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is offering a limited time 25% off winter seat sale on a wide selection of its most popular routes for booking until midnight on October 7th and available… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Giving Away 20 Million Frequent Flyer Miles Next Week in Maryland

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — 1,000 Area Residents to Receive Enough Miles for Award Ticket* (with taxes and fees from only $5 per award) WHO/WHAT: Spirit Airlines is celebrating its recent arrival to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in a big way and giving away 20 million frequent flyer bonus miles next week.1,000 residents (18 years… Read the full press release

HAECO And Cathay Pacific form joint venture to provide inventory technical management services

HAECO Chief Executive Officer Augustus Tang (R) and Cathay Pacific Engineering Director Christopher Gibbs were pictured at the signing ceremony of HAECO ITM Limited

2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (“HAECO”) and Cathay Pacific Airways have teamed up to form a joint venture company, HAECO ITM Limited (“HXITM”), in Hong Kong to provide inventory technical management services to Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, as well as other airline customers. HAECO ITM services primarily cover provisions and pool management… Read the full press release

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Makeover of the Coral Ballroom

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has completed a $7.6 million makeover of its 27,054 square-foot Coral Ballroom, located in the resort’s Mid-Pacific Conference Center. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Facility Renovation Includes Pre-Function Areas, Ballroom HONOLULU, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has completed a $7.6 million makeover of its 27,054 square-foot Coral Ballroom, located in the resort’s Mid-Pacific Conference Center. The new design is sophisticated and contemporary while retaining the area’s coral theme and neutral tones. The renovations included the replacement of… Read the full press release

Global and Local Partners Line Up to Sponsor 2012 World Routes Development Forum

Key partners, business sponsors, suppliers and media partners support world’s largest event for airlines and airports United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) presented the key sponsors of the 18th World Route Development Forum to be held in Abu Dhabi from September 29th to October 2nd at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition… Read the full press release

CTC wraps up its 2013 Global Marketing, Sales and Communications Plan.

Focus on greater destination awareness, demand and conversion in the face of vigorous competition from new and traditional tourism rivals. 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has just completed its 2013 Global Marketing, Sales and Communications Plan. The plan, which focuses on leisure travellers, examines the opportunities and challenges for the Canadian tourism industry in the… Read the full press release