Hilton Naples Appoints Niccole Neebling As Director Of Sales, Catering & Marketing

Hilton Naples today announced appointment of Niccole Neebling as Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

NAPLES, Fla. – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples today announced appointment of Niccole Neebling as Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing. Clark Hill, general manager, Hilton Naples, said, “We are fortunate to have an experienced professional like Niccole Neebling leading our sales and marketing efforts. Niccole fulfills the Hilton Brand Promise with her commitment to… Read the full press release

Five Marriott Hotels are Recognised as Europe’s Best at the World Travel Awards

LONDON – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five Marriott hotels in Europe have walked off with top industry awards at this year’s much-anticipated World Travel Awards.  The awards, voted for by travel professionals and consumers worldwide, showcase and reward excellence in all areas of the travel and tourism industry. The Marriott hotels singled out for their contribution to… Read the full press release

Strike Gold At Hilton Queenstown’s eforea: spa at Hilton

Hilton Queenstown is celebrating Central Otago's 150th gold anniversary in fashion, with an exclusive promotion with New Zealand's leading shoe designer, Kathryn Wilson. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand -2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Queenstown is celebrating Central Otago’s 150th gold anniversary in fashion, with an exclusive promotion with New Zealand’s leading shoe designer, Kathryn Wilson. From 15 October 2012 until 7 November 2012 every guest of Hilton Queenstown’s luxurious eforea: spa at Hilton will be invited to enter a competition to… Read the full press release

Holidays in Houston 2012

Holidays in Houston 2012

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays season in the nation’s fourth-largest city brings stunning light displays, world-renowned performances and much more. Check out all that Houston has to offer in the coming months. Performing Arts A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas Nov. 18-Dec. 24 A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas… Read the full press release

Hilton HHonors Treats Members with 1,000 Reasons to Plan Weekend Travel

Members can earn 1,000 Bonus Points per night Thursday through Monday MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether it is extending a business trip, planning a last-minute escape or enjoying extra days on a family vacation, this November and December, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, is providing travelers… Read the full press release

Amadeus signs global partnership agreement with Charter Solutions International for traveller tracking and communications on mobile devices

Amadeus signs global partnership agreement with Charter Solutions International for traveller tracking and communications on mobile devices The Amadeus Mobile Messenger solution is a unique way of handling traveller tracking and communications in any travel disruption or crisis situation on iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Madrid, Spain, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Amadeus, a leading technology… Read the full press release

Executive Travel Designates Travelport Primary Technology Partner

Atlanta, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a long term renewal with Executive Travel, a BCD affiliate and one of the Midwest’s largest travel management companies based in Lincoln, NE. Under the terms of the agreement, Travelport will continue as Executive Travel’s travel technology partner and provide… Read the full press release

British experiences among world’s Great Adventures

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great Adventures is an inspirational new title from Lonely Planet which showcases a wealth of exciting experiences from across the globe including six British adventures. The hardback book contains the world’s most thrilling adventures in 9 themed chapters; Hike, Dive, Bike, Above & Below, Climb, Ice & Snow, Animals, Water and Drive…. Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo Announces Birth of Endangered Gorilla

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a healthy baby western lowland gorilla on October 11. The baby has yet to be sexed or named and appears to be doing well. Mother Bana, 17, is showing appropriate maternal instincts, while dad Kwan, a 23-year-old silverback, is watchful over the mom and baby… Read the full press release

INVESTMENT, INNOVATION, INSPIRATION – GROWING YOUR TOURISM BUSINESS IN ENGLAND

Attend VisitEngland’s Visitor Economy Forum and find out how to boost your bottom line in 2013 and beyond 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of last year’s event, VisitEngland is hosting a second Visitor Economy Forum in London on 22 November 2012, in association with Natwest Bank plc. The one-day conference provides an opportunity for… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Young Musical Talent to Perform in Sophisticated Surroundings

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five of the Jersey Academy of Music’s most promising students are getting together to perform a showcase of their favourite pieces. The mini-concert will take place in Grand Jersey’s dedicated business centre ‘Park Suites’, on Sunday 21st October at 12 noon before the start of Sunday Brunch service. The event launches a… Read the full press release

Thailand to Hold Majestic Royal Barge Procession on 9 November 2012

Thailand to Hold Majestic Royal Barge Procession on 9 November 2012

Bangkok, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travellers seeking to add another masterpiece event their list of lifetime experiences should pencil 9 November 2012 into their calendars and be in Bangkok to watch the majestic Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya river, The River of Kings. One of the grandest spectacles in Thailand and indeed, the… Read the full press release

Reaction to AWPR announcement

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Supreme Court judges have today (15th October 2012) given the green light for work to begin on the Aberdeen bypass after throwing out an appeal against the road. Campaign group RoadSense had been fighting to stop the route from progressing, but today the latest stage in their fight was rejected. Derek Provan,… Read the full press release

MOTEL 6 LAUNCHES FACEBOOK APPLICATION FOR BOOKING RESERVATIONS

Introductory rates among the benefits to fans of the brand’s page Dallas, Texas, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finding a clean, comfortable place to rest while on the road just got a little easier. Today, Motel 6 launched a booking application on Facebook, allowing customers to complete their reservation from start to finish without ever leaving the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group Wins TTG Travel Awards 2012

Winner of Best Hotel Representation Company Category HONG KONG, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a family-owned company that provides sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels and resorts around the world has been awarded ‘Best Hotel Representation Company’ at the 23rd TTG Travel Awards 2012. TTG Travel Awards recognizes the very best of… Read the full press release

TORONTO PEARSON ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIR

Toronto—2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijay Jeet Kanwar as Chair of the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2013. Mr. Kanwar has been a member of the Board of Directors since May 2006.  He was appointed by the Province… Read the full press release

TOP TEN AIRPORT EATERIES

From Grub to Gourmet at Gatwick: Top Ten Airport Eateries 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — If aeroplane food never fills you up, or, even worse, glues your insides together, there are still many choices of pubs, inns and restaurants in and around both Gatwick terminals which should give you plenty of time to enjoy your meal before… Read the full press release

Get ready, get set—snow!

Get ready, get set—snow!

CTC entices consumers in emerging markets of South Korea, Mexico and Brazil with Canadian winter adventures 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winter is coming, and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s emerging markets are already dusting off the snow boots to get ready with new campaigns. High-yield travellers are the focus in each of the three markets, especially… Read the full press release

CPH builds world-class duty- and tax-free store

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport aims to retain and expand its position as Europe’s best airport shopping experience. For this purpose, all the airport’s duty- and tax-free stores will be refurbished as part of a “world-class duty- and tax-free” project which is initiated on 18 October. Passengers at Copenhagen Airport will have even better and… Read the full press release

End of ‘BAA’

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today Heathrow, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton Airports will operate under their own stand-alone brand and the name “BAA” will be dropped. BAA (SP) Limited has changed its name to Heathrow (SP) Limited.  BAA Funding Limited has changed its name to Heathrow Funding Limited. Heathrow Chief Executive, Colin Matthews, said: “We are… Read the full press release

ADAC Passenger Survey Reveals the Attractiveness of Abu Dhabi as a Tourism Destination

High quality cleaning services extended to all aircraft visiting Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — DhabiJet, the Food & Beverage Operations service provider at Al Bateen Executive Airport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) for the provision of high end cleaning services to all… Read the full press release

ADAC reveals Falcon Aviation Services as the Gold Sponsor for Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) revealed today the first official partner of the second annual General Aviation Exhibition in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi Air Expo, to be Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) as the event’s Gold Sponsor. The event will take place during 5th-7th March 2013 at Al… Read the full press release

THAI Chooses agoda.com to Introduce Hotel Booking Services

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and agoda.com announced the signing of an agreement that offers THAI customers direct access to more than 200,000 hotels from agoda.com’s worldwide hotel inventory. Through a hotels tab on the THAI homepage http://www.thaiairways.com, customers can book accommodation through agoda.com, which offers services in 37 different languages, including… Read the full press release

Sabre Hospitality Solutions Sweeps 2012 Website Award Competitions

Sabre awarded for outstanding achievement in web development from the  Website Marketing Association and International Academy of the Visual Arts Southlake, Texas,  2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Sabre Hospitality Solutions, the industry’s leading global hospitality technology company, claimed a total of 29 awards for outstanding achievement in web development as part of this year’s Website Marketing Association’s… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Invites Guests to Enjoy Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Invites Guests to Enjoy Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013

Join in the celebrations as the best of Brazil comes to Portugal Lisbon, Portugal – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon invites guests to celebrate the historic and cultural ties between two countries during Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013. A series of events in Portugal and Brazil began in September, and continues through June 2013. This eclectic… Read the full press release

Civil Air Transport: Asia’s Airline of Distinction

SAN FRANCISCO —  2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Unique among the airlines of the world, Civil Air Transport (CAT) operated against a backdrop of great political transition in China and throughout the Far East.  From its formation in 1946 to its demise in 1968, the company and its remarkable personnel were at the center of much of the region’s… Read the full press release

UNION STATION, VAN NUYS LAX FLYAWAY® BUS TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE

Los Angeles, California – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Tickets to ride the FlyAway® nonstop bus service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the Union Station and Van Nuys routes can now be purchased on-line. The link to purchase on-line is https://efleet.digital-dispatch.com/bauerslax. On-line purchased tickets are good for up to 30 days after purchase date.  At time of… Read the full press release

agoda.com rolls out red carpet deals for the Rome Film Festival

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced hotel deals in Italy’s ancient capital city of Rome in preparation for the annual Rome Film Festival. Although it hasn’t been around as long as some of its bigger cousins like Cannes or Sundance, the Rome… Read the full press release

Marriott Thwarts Attempted Takeover of Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel

Renaissance Continues to Manage Eden Roc Hotel Bethesda, Md. – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A New York State Supreme Court judge signed a temporary restraining order (TRO) late yesterday, protecting Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) and its affiliate Renaissance Hotel Management Company, LLC, the manager of the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach hotel, from takeover attempts… Read the full press release

Plans Unveiled for Redevelopment of O’Hare’s International Terminal 5

World-class transformation features luxurious retail, sophisticated dining, lavish amenities and innovative design October 16, 2012 – Chicago – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Westfield Concession Management today unveiled the redevelopment plans for Terminal 5 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, which includes a massive transformation of the terminal, 15 new dining and retail brands… Read the full press release