Category Archives: Trips

Silicon Valley’s Airport Staff Serve Not Your Ordinary Plane Food to Family Supportive Housing Residents

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Meal Inspired by Airport Employee Published Cookbook SAN JOSE, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) teams up with Family Supportive Housing today to prepare and serve dinner to residents with a meal inspired by Airport Family Cookbook: Not Your Ordinary Plane Food, a collection of family and favorite recipes from SJC employees. As part of… Read the full press release

Simply the Best! Hartsfield-Jackson voted no.1 for amenities and more

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ATLANTA, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the best U.S. airport for passengers searching for dining, amenities and business traveler services, according to Travel Leaders Group’s annual Travel Trends Survey. Hartsfield-Jackson also soared to the top of the list as the best place for passengers with a connecting flight. “Hartsfield-Jackson is more than a busy… Read the full press release

JAL Postpones Launch of Narita=Helsinki Route

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TOKYO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) decided today, to postpone the launch of its nonstop service between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki originally scheduled on February 25, 2013, in view of necessary adjustments to JAL’s international routes utilizing the Boeing 787 aircraft since January 16, 2013. The rescheduled date of opening of JAL’s Narita=Helsinki service will be… Read the full press release

La SNCB et la NS agissent ensemble: train direct entre Bruxelles et La Haye à partir du 18 février

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L’offre sera augmentée jusqu’à 8 connexions à partir du 11 mars Les chemins de fer belges et néerlandais proposent à partir du 18 février une nouvelle connexion directe entre Bruxelles et La Haye. La décision prise par la SNCB et NS intervient deux semaines après la suspension, pour une durée indéterminée, du train à grande… Read the full press release

CHEAP AS FRITES…Eurostar launches January sale with three fantastic offers

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2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale on the 3 January with three great offers to help kick-start 2013: 150,000 seats available from only £59 return for standard travel from London to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Travel in Standard Premier, where passengers enjoy… Read the full press release

Frontier’s Service from Trenton Takes Flight

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Fares as low as $99 each way at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Princeton/Trenton, NJ, to Tampa, Fla. (TPA) and Fort Myers, Fla. (RSW). Tomorrow, nonstop service to New Orleans, La. (MSY) begins. On Saturday, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL) commences. These new flights join Frontier’s existing… Read the full press release

A Touch Of Romance At Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

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Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Romance is in the air year-round as Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur presents a romantic package available until 30 December 2013. Whether it is time for a romantic getaway or simply a celebration of your love for each other, the Romantic Rendezvous is the perfect way to rekindle romance whilst enjoying an array of… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Offerings

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Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. Chinese New Year Feast at MOzen MOzen Bistro, Las Vegas’ favorite restaurant for fine Asian cuisine, will offer a “Year of the… Read the full press release

Hull Trains achieves record score for overall customer satisfaction

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Figures released today by Passenger Focus, the independent rail industry passenger champion and watchdog, reveal that First Hull Trains scored 95 per cent in overall customer satisfaction – a seven per cent improvement on the autumn 2011 survey, and two per cent better than the score achieved in spring 2012. The figures put… Read the full press release

First Capital Connect passenger satisfaction score rises for third year running

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Latest results of a survey by industry rail watchdog Passenger Focus show that overall satisfaction with First Capital Connect (FCC) services has grown for the third year in a row. Of those customers surveyed in autumn 2012, 81% said they were satisfied or very satisfied (a 1% increase year on year, which is… Read the full press release

Concur Reports Strong Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2013

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REDMOND, Wash., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2012. Concur reported total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 of $122.8 million, up 22% from the year-ago quarter and up 4% from the prior quarter. Fiscal 2013 first quarter non-GAAP pretax income was $17.2 million,… Read the full press release

DUSIT THANI MANILA CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Valentine’s Day, bring your loved ones to Dusit Thani Manila and experience the perfect Valentine’s created.  Indulge in a fine selection of dining options, bask in the romantic ambiance and enjoy the live instrumental music offered at Tosca, Benjarong, Umu and Basix. Couples are invited to a dreamy rendezvous at Tosca the Italian… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip Invites Guests to Spoil Their Beloved This Valentine’s Day

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The Hotel’s Spa and restaurants have all the romantic elements to celebrate love. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip invites lovers to indulge in an array of romantic experiences this Valentine’s Day. Honey and Vanilla – A Match Made in Heaven One’s beloved can be pampered this Valentine’s Day with a luxuriously indulgent day… Read the full press release

GHA Discovery Reaches Three Millionth Member Mark

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Geneva, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three is the magic number for the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as it is on the verge of welcoming its three millionth member to its GHA Discovery loyalty programme which was launched in June 2010. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent… Read the full press release

Celebrate the Return of Spring at Hershey Highmeadow Campground

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Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring is in the air and Hershey Highmeadow Campground will once again offer sweet fun for campers who travel to Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth this season. Hershey Highmeadow Campground, an official resort of Hersheypark, provides guests with free shuttle service to the Park and discounted tickets to Springtime in the Park. Part of… Read the full press release

Priority Club® Rewards Launches Cars Anywhere Rental Programme

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New point redemption option adds instant car rentals to hotel loyalty programme’s travel offerings LONDON, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) Priority Club® Rewards, the first, fastest-growing and largest guest loyalty programme in the hotel industry, has launched a new point redemption programme for car rentals called Cars Anywhere. This new offering joins Priority Club’s suite… Read the full press release

Aeroflot new Boeing 777-300ER flights are postponed due to a tangle in the Russian aviation authorities

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Yesterday, on January 30, 2013, after completing all the necessary formalities Aeroflot took delivery of new Boeing 777-300ER at Seattle manufacturing plant. According to the statement of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia to the mass media, Aeroflot will not get the permission of the Russian aviation authority to start the commercial… Read the full press release

Valentine’s Day is Dead (especially for women!)

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — A recent survey by Essential Travel, the leading online travel essentials provider, has found that 32% of respondents (out of a total of 1,306) say that Valentine’s Day isn’t important at all, and another 20% agree that it’s not important but would still like something on the day. That’s over half of us that… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Presents Enneagram Package, February 22-24

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A mind and soul reawakening. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you prepared for a mind and soul reawakening? From February 22 to 24, 2013,Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence will take guests on road of self discovery with the new Enneagram Package. The human psyche is complex. All are born with unique characteristics that, as the years… Read the full press release

AIR TAHITI NUI LAUNCHES NEW CABIN CONFIGURATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

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EL SEGUNDO, CA, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Tahiti Nui, named the 2012 “Best Airline in the South Pacific” by Global Traveler magazine, will launch its new $17 million cabin reconfiguration and entertainment system on board its fleet of Airbus A340-300 aircraft in April 2013. Three aircrafts will be updated by June for the Los Angeles and… Read the full press release

Leaders of ten governmental entities sign off on collaborative, regional approach to airport-area development

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IND AeroVision Committee to emphasize project-focused work INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The municipal government leadership representing communities near the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) have signed the IND AeroVision Interlocal Cooperation Agreement designed to promote mutually beneficial project planning and development among participating entities. The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) joins the City of Indianapolis; the City-County Council of… Read the full press release

Merwin Grayson Jr. Appointed to Airport Board

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Merwin Grayson Jr. has been appointed to the Kenton County Airport Board by Steve Arlinghaus, Kenton County/Judge Executive. Grayson is President of Central Bank Northern Kentucky. He began his banking career with First National Bank of Cincinnati in 1964 and has been a banking leader for decades throughout Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. “I… Read the full press release

JANUARY ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

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Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The January issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx.  The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments. This issue features news on United Airlines launching a new same-day baggage delivery service; a hotline offering construction… Read the full press release

Family Pancake Breakfast at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

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February School Vacation just got sweeter with delicious pancakes galore for the family to enjoy. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — This February, it’s time to treat the kids to a mouth-watering school vacation week surprise: a delicious and fun-filled breakfast at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. From Saturday, February 16 through Sunday, February 24, 2013, Boston’s favourite… Read the full press release

Van Nuys Airport Earns National Award for Airport Training Excellence

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Van Nuys, CA., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Van Nuys Airport has earned an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award for training completed in calendar year 2012. The award, presented by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), signifies that Van Nuys Airport’semployees have completed a specified amount of federally mandated airport-specific and continuing education training using ANTN Digicast’s… Read the full press release

Shannon to Glasgow service announced with Flybe

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport is pleased to announce that it has secured a new year-round service to Glasgow with Europe’s largest regional airline Flybe, starting 1st May 2013. The new flights to Glasgow will operate three times weekly – Wednesday, Friday and Sunday – and generate over 10,000 additional passengers through Shannon Airport in 2013…. Read the full press release

Bristol Airport helps raise a smile for local children’s hospice

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport has got 2013 off to a flying start for a local charity by announcing that over the last year it has raised £20,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Airport employees nominated CHSW as their charity of the year for 2012, with staff organising a variety of fundraising activities throughout the… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Announces New Ultra Low Fare Service Between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Denver

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is starting ultra low fare service between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Denver. Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to receive email alerts on Spirit’s deals and offers. “We look forward to… Read the full press release

Go FiSH at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

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Introducing FiSH, a brand new, fun and fresh dining experience and the perfect way to start the weekend. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every Friday evening Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is transformed into a vibrant and exciting fish restaurant, offering a mouth watering menu of the freshest fish. While still ensuring a true Four Seasons experience, FiSH is a more casual alternative to… Read the full press release

oneworld adds more benefits for top tier frequent flyers

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — oneworld® today unveiled two more benefits for the most regular customers of its member airlines, as part of its strategy of positioning itself as the first choice airline alliance for frequent international travelers. From midnight tonight, frequent flyer cardholders with oneworld Emerald status will be entitled to: An extra checked baggage allowance, above the standard… Read the full press release