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HOUSTON, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces new non-stop flights to Istanbul beginning April 1, 2013, operated by Turkish Airlines between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport (IST). "Houston's strong business connections with Turkey created the opportunity to attract this foreign flag airline to our city," said Mayor Parker. "Houston has become the gateway to the world. Our global business...
LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises announces 12 new, short Mediterranean itineraries sailing from July through December 2012. The "Crystal Getaways" sale showcases favorite must-see destinations and charm-filled gems in and near southern Europe for as little as $262 per day for Crystal's "World's Best" luxury resort experience. All-inclusive, five- to eight-day vacations on the award-winning Crystal Serenity start at just $1,310 per person for...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyages to Antiquity, the cruise industry's premier specialty enrichment provider, has published its 2013 brochure including more port calls in the Western Mediterranean; itineraries to France and Spain; a stronger emphasis on Sicily, the epicenter of Ancient Rome 3500 years ago; additional Dalmatian Coast sailings from Venice along the Adriatic and an additional Black Sea voyage. The line continues to offer a unique array of...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vayama.com, the online travel agency that specializes in international travel, announces today a list of international cities that provide a wealth of history and culture for students who want to continue their education outside of the classroom. Each destination highlights popular attractions and local cuisine along with other insights about the culture and its people. "Traveling internationally is great for students as it...
NEW YORK and ISTANBUL, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline(TM), and Turkish Airlines, the fast growing global carrier, today announced an interline agreement to connect the carriers' networks at New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/NY76997LOGO ) Through this new partnership, customers will be able to transfer...
ISTANBUL, April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner landed for the first time in Turkey today, making Istanbul the latest destination on its global Dream Tour. Over the next five days, airline customers, suppliers, and invited guests will get a chance to see first-hand the Dream Tour 787 outfitted with the Dreamliner's special cabin features including a welcoming entryway, dramatically larger dimmable widows, bigger bins and dynamic LED lighting. The 787...
CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), today announced plans to launch daily, nonstop flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Istanbul, effective July 1, 2012, subject to government approval. Westbound service from Istanbul begins July 2. Istanbul will be the 76th international destination that United serves from New York/Newark and the 37th city in...
Leading Istanbul hospital will host news conference to educate public about a safe, well-tolerated and innovative treatment ISTANBUL, Turkey, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Nordion Inc. (TSX: NDN) (NYSE: NDZ), a leading provider of products and services to the global health science market, today celebrated the first anniversary of the market introduction of TheraSphere(1), an innovative radioembolic liver cancer therapy, in the Republic of Turkey. The first treatment was...
FreeBalance government customers to be recognized for governance accomplishments Ottawa, Ontario (PRWEB) January 14, 2012 FreeBalance, a leading vendor of Government Resource Planning (GRP) software, today announced the launch of the Public Financial Management Awards of Excellence for outstanding achievements in good governance. The first awards will be presented at the annual FreeBalance International Steering Committee (FISC) event taking place from January 16-18, 2012 in Istanbul,...
ISTANBUL, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Having started October 20th, 2011, members of Best Western Rewards® are able to earn 500 Turkish Airlines Miles for every qualified stay at a Best Western hotel. Best Western's Vice President of International Operations Suzi Yoder and Turkish Airlines' Chief Commercial Officer Orhan Sivrikaya formalized the agreement in Istanbul. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110111/LA27838LOGO) "Turkish Airlines is a natural earning partner for our...
