Capella Pedregal Launches Inaugural Month of Romance – Luxury resort celebrate love with romance themed packages and amenities throughout February 2013

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In February 2013 Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas’ premier luxury resort, will launch its inaugural Month of Romance, featuring packages and amenities that will sweep couples off their feet. Capella Pedregal understands that the celebration of love cannot be contained to one day a year and has therefore created… Read the full press release

MRS BEATRICE TOLLMAN RECOGNISED AS EUROPEAN HOTELIER OF THE YEAR 2012

2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mrs Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the luxurious Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been awarded Hotelier of the Year at the European Hospitality Awards 2012. Bea Tollman has been recognised for continuingly unparalleled levels of service, excellence and luxury across all of the collection’s five and four star properties in Europe,… Read the full press release

The Big Apples Takes a Bite Out of Dickey’s Slow Smoked Barbecue

The Big Apples Takes a Bite Out of Dickey’s Slow Smoked Barbecue

Cortland, NY, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing a piece of the South to the East Coast. The barbecue chain known for slow smoked barbecue, served fast just signed a lease in Cortland. The new barbecue restaurant is scheduled to open in December. “Every item on Dickey’s menu is delicious and so different… Read the full press release

Wine Picks from Four Seasons Hotel Austin for a Perfectly Paired Holiday Dinner

Sommelier Mark Sayre

Festive wine suggestions from award-winning sommelier Mark Sayre Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — After days of planning and hours of cooking, the last thing anyone wants is a wine that makes the food at their holiday feast fall flat. “Food is typically the star at holiday gatherings such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, but what… Read the full press release

One Billion Tourists: One billion Opportunities – new UNWTO campaign calls on one billion tourists to make their actions count

Madrid,2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Small changes in travel behavior can contribute to positive change throughout the world. With one billion tourists traveling the world in a single year in 2012, transforming these one billion tourists into one billion opportunities is at the heart of the online campaign launched by UNWTO to celebrate this historic milestone. Recalling… Read the full press release

PATA and Travel Industry Criticize UK APD at the House of Commons

PATA and Travel Industry Criticize UK APD at the House of Commons

LONDON, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) held a politicians’ and travel industry leaders’ dinner in the House of Commons in London, November 5. The aim was to draw attention to unfair taxation and ill thought-out schemes that are hurting the travel industry, especially UK outbound travel to longhaul destinations. The main… Read the full press release

IATA Successfully Developing MENA Aviation

Algiers – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined five areas in which opportunities exist to further develop aviation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to benefit the region’s economies. “MENA is a growing force in aviation. For example, over the last decade, the Middle East share of global international… Read the full press release

The Promise of a Merry Minty Holiday from Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

The Relaxation Room in The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

The Spa introduces a new holiday treatment, the Merry-Mint Massage Atlanta, U.S.A. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are upon us and amid all the travel, parties, shopping and more, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is encouraging locals and visitors alike to take a moment to relax and enjoy “the most wonderful time of year.” The gift… Read the full press release

LOT wystartował do Stuttgartu!

Warszawa, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT zainaugurowały rejsy do Stuttgartu. Kierunek ten to już drugie w tym roku, obok Hanoweru, połączenie do Niemiec, które są jednym ze strategicznych rynków polskiego przewoźnika. Należący do PLL LOT Embraer 170 o numerach rejestracyjnych SP-LDB wystartował z warszawskiego lotniska o godz. 16:25. Lądowanie samolotu w Stuttgarcie… Read the full press release

airberlin is giving away a dream wedding in the Seychelles on 12.12.12

2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Many register offices are already fully booked six weeks before the last lucky repdigit wedding day. But why get married in the German cold if you can celebrate your big day under palm trees? From now until 11th November 2012 couples ready to tie the knot can enter the competition on facebook.com/airberlin… Read the full press release

Bigger is Better This Thanksgiving: Large Families Feast Effortlessly Buffet-Style at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Chef Kerry Sear unveils first Thanksgiving Buffet

Chef Kerry Sear unveils the first traditional turkey dinner for parties of six or more in the Ballroom Seattle, U.S.A. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new holiday tradition, that no longer includes dirty dishes or shopping, can be started at the Family Thanksgiving Buffet in the Ballroom at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Parties of six or more can hang-up their aprons… Read the full press release

Condor launches its direct flights between Frankfurt and Cape Town International Airport

Sunday 4 November 2012 marks the inaugural flight for Condor Airline from German to Cape Town 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Condor leaves Frankfurt on a Tuesday and a Saturday evening and arrives in Cape Town on a Wednesday morning and Sunday morning. The airline will be utilising a Boeing 767-300 type aircraft. “This is the… Read the full press release

Chicago Hosts Fifth Annual Airports Going Green Conference

Airport CEOs discuss the airport sustainablity vision. (L-r) Panel moderator Tudor Van Hampton, Engineering News Record; Mark Gale, CEO, Philadelphia International Airport; Jeffrey Fegan, CEO, Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport; Jim Elwood, Aviation Director, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport; John Potter, President and CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority and Rosemarie S. Andolino, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)

CHICAGO, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future of airport sustainability, aviation biofuels, green concessions, “net zero” energy strategies, as well as FAA reauthorization and sustainability mandates, are among the key topics of discussion at the Airports Going Green conference hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in Chicago. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed the conference attendees… Read the full press release

LOT Polish Airlines obtained financing for purchase of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Warsaw,2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at the Polish Embassy in Washington Marcin Piróg, CEO of LOT Polish Airlines, Fred Hochberg, Chairman & President of Export-Import Bank of the United States and Jon Byron, Vice-President of Apple Bank for Savings signed the agreement for financing of the first of five Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, covered by the… Read the full press release

airberlin again increases capacity utilization

2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In October 2012, airberlin increased its capacity utilization to 81.00 percent, i.e. an increase of 1.3 percentage points over the corresponding month of the previous year. Last month, airberlin welcomed 3,177,080 passengers on board. Since airberlin reduced its capacity by 6.6 percent in October 2012 within the framework of its “Shape and… Read the full press release

Marriott, A Dog Wearing a Tie Visits Boulder on a Business Trip and Expenses His Lottery Ticket?

Marriott, A Dog Wearing a Tie Visits Boulder on a Business Trip and Expenses His Lottery Ticket?

Residence Inn provides essential (and not-so-essential) travel tips for road warriors 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the busy fall travel season continues into the hectic holiday travel season, Residence Inn by Marriott is making sure that extended-stay travelers are prepared for whatever their trips may bring. By providing road warriors with critical (and not-so-critical) travel tips and… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Announces Opening of DoubleTree by Hilton in Merida, Mexico’s Yucatan Capital

Former Mansion Welcomes Guests to Historic Experience MCLEAN, Va. and MERIDA, Mexico – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of a DoubleTree by Hilton in Merida – the largest city and capital of Mexico’s state of Yucatan.  Built around an early 20th century mansion, the four-story DoubleTree by Hilton Merida welcomes guests… Read the full press release

Travelport and Alitalia agree merchandising distribution

Italian carrier to distribute seats, bags, lounge access, insurance… Langley, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Alitalia, Compagnia Aerea Italiana, today announce the implementation of a new agreement for the distribution of ancillary services to Travelport-connected agencies in Italy and worldwide. Fulfilled seamlessly via an electronic miscellaneous document… Read the full press release

Expansion of Accor in a new country with the signing of two hotels in Bangladesh

The Group continues to strengthen its network throughout South Asia 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator, announces that it will enter Bangladesh, the Group’s 17th market in Asia-Pacific. Accor will open two properties in the country under management contracts – Novotel Dhaka Gulshan Avenue in the country’s capital and Novotel Chittagong. These developments will add over… Read the full press release

FirstGroup Awarded Prestigious Accreditation for its Supplier Relationship Management Programme

2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s largest transport operator, FirstGroup, has become just the 25th company and the first public transport operator to be awarded the prestigious British standard, BS11000. BS11000 is the world’s first national standard for ‘collaborative business relationships’.  In achieving BS110000 status, FirstGroup, through its internal Supplier Relationship Management Programme, has formalised and… Read the full press release

Shopping Becomes An Art Form – small ordinary shop is Open at the Chicago Cultural Center

A Satellite Performance of Industry of the Ordinary 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Think small; think ordinary!  That’s the plan for the latest installation of Industry of the Ordinary (IOTO), with “small ordinary shop” located in the Michigan Avenue Gallery North in the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, now through January 1, 2013. Industry of the Ordinary:… Read the full press release

QTA Concludes it’s biggest ever Eid Al Adha Celebrations

QTA Concludes it’s biggest ever Eid Al Adha Celebrations

Doha, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the past few days, Qatar witnessed its biggest ever Eid celebration. An extensive festive program engaged a large numbers from different parts of the country. Celebratory activities included folklore games, entertainment contests, crafts, traditional Qatari feasts, art performances, fireworks, heritage exhibitions, concerts as well as other outdoor activities. In the… Read the full press release

Atlantic Nominated as a Finalist in the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2013

2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel has been nominated as a finalist in the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2013 alongside some of the best hotels, restaurants and spas in Great Britain, Ireland and Continental Europe. The family owned establishment is shortlisted in the category ‘Most Excellent Waterside Hotel’. The winners will be revealed… Read the full press release

Porter Airlines releases October statistics

TORONTO, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Porter Airlines reported a 59.4 per cent load factor for October. This is a decrease from last year of 8.3 points. Figures for the month show 125 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs) and 74.2 million Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs). ASMs grew 5.5 per cent from 118.5 million and RPMs decreased 7.5 per… Read the full press release

PREMIER HOLIDAYS WIN AT THE BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS 2012

PREMIER HOLIDAYS WIN AT THE BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS 2012

Premier Holidays has been named in the British Travel Awards 2012 as the winner of Best Medium Tour Operator for South East Asia 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Premier Holidays has been named in the British Travel Awards 2012 as the winner of Best Medium Tour Operator for South East Asia. The announcement was made on 1 November… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group Third Quarter Results to 30 September 2012

2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Solid third quarter performance Financial summary1 2012 2011 Actual % Change YoY CER2 CER & ex. LDs3 Revenue $473m $467m 1% 3% 4% Operating profit $167m $153m 9% 9% 14% Total adjusted EPS 40.6¢ 36.2¢ 12% Total basic EPS4 59.8¢ 61.4¢ (3)% Net debt $472m $644m 1 All figures are before exceptional items… Read the full press release

Huge Chinese Incentive Group to Convene in Thailand in November

Bangkok, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 10,000 employees of leading Chinese health food supplement company Pro-Health are to be in Thailand between 4-20 November as part of their incentive award for meeting sales targets. The award-winners, who will split their annual conference and associated events between Bangkok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and Pattaya, are the… Read the full press release

Revinate Goes Global

Revinate Goes Global with Increased Language Support and Regional Offices to Answer Growing Worldwide Demand for Online Reputation and Social Media Management Revinate Adds 12 of the World’s Most Common Languages to Upgraded Platform; New Release Supports Growing International Customer Base Featuring Top Global Brands in 120 Countries San Francisco, Calif.—2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Revinate, the new… Read the full press release

ENJOY THANKSGIVING FEAST AT THE PARK OR TAKE HOME A CLASSIC THANKSGIVING DINNER

WHY COOK WHEN MRS. KNOTT’S CAN DO THE COOKING Enjoy Thanksgiving Feast at the Park or Take It Home BUENA PARK, Calif. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Why spend the time laboring over the Thanksgiving meal when you can have Mrs. Knott’s do the cooking? This Thanksgiving Knott’s Berry Farm will be offering a special Thanksgiving Holiday… Read the full press release

South Florida Hotel Reflagged DoubleTree by Hilton Deerfield Beach – Boca Raton

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Deerfield Beach, the latest addition to the rapidly expanding portfolio of DoubleTree by Hilton hotels worldwide. Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel’s New Identity Reflects Destination’s Warm Hospitality MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ —DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Deerfield Beach, the latest addition to the rapidly expanding portfolio of DoubleTree by Hilton hotels worldwide.  Owned by Continental Properties and managed by Ocean Properties, the 220-room hotel, previously a… Read the full press release