Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel, with the Winter Escape Offer

Guests will enjoy 25 percent savings on a two-night stay plus complimentary parking. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — This winter, escape cabin fever at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, AFour Seasons Hotel, with the new Winter Escape offer and enjoy 25 percent savings on a two-night stay and complimentary parking. At The Ritz-Carlton Chicago guests can come in, cozy up and enjoy… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Becomes Official Airline of 2013 MiaGreen Conference & Expo

Spirit’s modern fleet, eco-friendly seating configuration and other innovations enable airline to burn less fuel per seat than competitors, making it one of the most environmentally-friendly airlines Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) continues to expand its green efforts, the company is proud to become the official airline of this year’s… Read the full press release

Sweet Rendezvous For Two

A Celebration of Love at Dusit Thani Manila Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — They say love makes the world go round. Here at Dusit Thani Manila, our world revolves around you and in making you and your special someone feel loved every step of the way all year through. Whether to celebrate silver or golden… Read the full press release

Hotel Maya presents new monthly Latin Brunch Series in Fuego for 2013

Executive Chef Victor Juarez takes guests on a culinary trip through Latin America, first stop Mexico LONG BEACH, Calif., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fuego guests can now tour Latin America without ever leaving Long Beach as Executive Chef Victor Juarez presents the new Latin Brunch Series – first stop Mexico on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 11… Read the full press release

VISIT FLORIDA Launches Year-Long Viva Florida 500 Commemoration

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – marked the official launch of its year-long commemoration to honor the 500th anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s sunny shores. His discovery in 1513 paved the way for 500 years of exploring the Sunshine… Read the full press release

LUX* Resorts to Host Underwater Festival, 15-21 APRIL 2013

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — LUX* Maldives will host the second edition of the internationally recognised ‘Underwater Festival’, from 15 to 21 April 2013. Activities will include underwater photo and video courses, on-the-beach themed film screenings, film editing coaching sessions, as well as free diving and apnea courses. Courses will be led by experts including BBC film… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Zoo: Tickets Now Available for Zoolala Presented by Lockhart Cadillac

Indianapolis Zoo Associate Council hosting inaugural event for emerging area leaders INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emerging and aspiring leaders from across Central Indiana are invited to join the Indianapolis Zoo for a vibrant evening of great food and live music during Zoolala presented by Lockhart Cadillac. The inaugural event will take place from 7:30pm to midnight… Read the full press release

VISITENGLAND SHOWCASES ROMANTIC BREAKS IN NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost domestic tourism in 2013 by highlighting some of England’s most romantic heritage cities.  The two-week campaign is the first of six set to launch over the next three months, covering the four key themes of countryside, coast,… Read the full press release

WILD WEEDS & WINE AT WALLIS & ED

Sourcing and Foraging Nature’s Best Melbourne Food & Wine Festival  « The act of putting into your mouth what the earth has grown is perhaps your most direct interaction with the earth. » (Joseph Wood Crutch, Naturalist 1893 – 1970). Melbourne, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Two of Australia’s most respected natural wine producers – Anton Von Klopper… Read the full press release

CELEBRATE SNOW IN COLORADO WITH EXCITING WINTER FESTIVALS

DENVER, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Colorado completes its transformation into a winter wonderland, the destination features special celebrations and festivals, ranging from ski joring competitions to a milestone winter carnival. Following are some of the top winter festivals for Colorado in winter 2013. For more information or to learn about additional Colorado winter events and… Read the full press release

Thistle Piccadilly reveals brand new look

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thistle Piccadilly is celebrating the completion of an extensive refurbishment, as part of a wider £45 million investment across the Thistle London property portfolio. The renovation of Thistle Piccadilly has transformed all 82 bedrooms, offering guests a contemporary and stylish base ideal for both business and leisure travel. All bedrooms benefit… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group Brands 56 Hotels Throughout U.S.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced that, through a deal with affiliates of Colony Capital, LLC, including Colony Financial, Inc., it has branded 56 properties throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeast corridor of the U.S. Formerly Jameson Inn properties,… Read the full press release

Dusit Executive Stay Room Package

Providing a promise of granduer and convenience to exceed any business travelers’ needs Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blending elegance and functionality, optimise the essentials of business travel with the Dusit Executive Stay Room Package that includes luxe and comfortable premium accommodation, complimentary Wi-Fi service, Club access and full benefits and an array of well-thought of… Read the full press release

IHG’s groundbreaking Academy Programme Celebrates its 150th Partner Globally

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today celebrates the launch of its 150th IHG Academy in China. The global IHG Academy Programme partners with community organisations and education providers in local markets, to offer skills development and improve employment prospects of the local population.  The IHG Academy Programme has… Read the full press release

Paradisus Punta Cana Resort unveils new Gabi beach and reimagined restaurants

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paradisus Punta Cana, the luxury all-inclusive Caribbean resort, announces the completion of its GABI beach restaurant and bar and its redesigned Royal Service LA PALAPA restaurant – the social epicenters of the resort—in addition to several reimagined dining venues throughout the property. These new renovations bring Paradisus Resorts’ signature restaurant concepts to Paradisus Punta Cana, aligning… Read the full press release

Michael Delion appointed as new Head of Austrian Technical Services

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Delion (57) is to take over as Head of Austrian Airlines Technical Services as of 1st February 2013. The qualified aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer from the aviation and aerospace technology sector follows Burkard Wigger, who will be leaving the company at the end of January, as announced previously. Michael Delion first… Read the full press release

CORNWALL GETS READY FOR THE CLASSIC AIR FORCE

Volunteering opportunities too 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Newquay Airport’s ‘Classic Air Force’ (CAF) visitor attraction is “moving along very nicely” according to Chairman Tim Skeet, and should be open to the public by the end of March. A significant milestone was reached on January 5 when the first airworthy aircraft arrived at its new home, marking the… Read the full press release

6th Grand Airport Night in Dresden on 23 March

With Loona, Christian Lais and Hot Banditoz • Themed areas to put you in a holiday mood • Early-bird ticket discounts up to 31 January 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Featuring two stages, four countries and lots of stars, this year’s Grand Airport Night in Dresden promises to be better than ever! The sixth edition of this… Read the full press release

LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best! A… Read the full press release

ALIS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Most Noteworthy Hospitality Investment Deals and Executives to be Honored at ALIS Conference Executives and companies responsible for the most influential hospitality industry developments in 2012, will be honored during the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 22-24 at the JW Marriott and NOKIA Theatre at L.A. LIVE. Nominees are considered for the… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport notes record number of passengers

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, 22.1 million passengers travelled via Oslo Airport. This is 4.6 % or 980 000 more than in 2011 and is the highest number of passengers ever to travel through Oslo Airport. Growth was greatest on international routes, increasing by more than 680 000 travellers or 6.1 %. International charter traffic boasted… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Holds 6th Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on February 23, 2013

Proceeds from the run to benefit the Hematological Cancer Research Center at Chulalongkorn Hospital. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is organizing its sixth Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on Saturday, February 23, 2013, in association with the Thai Red Cross Society and other valuable partners. Proceeds from the Run will go towards research projects… Read the full press release

The Greyhound has landed…at Bristol Airport

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Greyhound coach services, which currently operate between Swansea and Cardiff, are to be extended from 11 March to provide a direct luxury coach service to and from Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and Bristol Airport. Having worked closely with Bristol Airport on the plans, the development of the new route will see up to an… Read the full press release

Travel Channel International Becomes PATA Preferred Partner

Bangkok, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce Travel Channel International as a new PATA Preferred Partner. Owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, the Travel Channel is the world’s leading international travel broadcaster, transmitting 24 hours a day in 21 languages to 130 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. It is… Read the full press release

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Receives FAA 2012 Regional Safety Award

CHICAGO, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) today received a 2012 Airport Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region. The award was presented to Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino by Susan M. Schalk, Manager for the Airports Division of the FAA Great Lakes Region. In 2001,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Reports December 2012 Traffic

Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for December 2012 and year-to-date 2012. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2012 increased 30.6 percent versus December 2011 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 27.6 percent. Load factor for December 2012 was 84.7 percent, an increase of 1.9… Read the full press release

Rezidor opens the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today has opened the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The 150-rooms flagship brings the dynamic mid-market brand Park Inn by Radisson to the Netherlands; and strengthens Rezidor’s position as one… Read the full press release

Chiranjeevi Announces Campaign “Land of Pi”

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognizing the importance of cinema as a powerful tool for the development and promotion of various tourist destinations, Union Tourism Minister Shri K.Chiranjeevi  announced, several initiatives for promoting “Film Tourism” through films shot in India.  Announcing this in New Delhi today the Minister said that a “Land of Pi” campaign would be launched soon across all media, including print,… Read the full press release

Woodstock Manatee on the Move

Powell, OH, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodstock, a manatee that was sent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Nov. 2011 for rehabilitation, is making her way to her new home at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The Columbus Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Program…. Read the full press release

CATCH A GLIMPSE OF THE EASTERN BONGO CALF THIS WEEKEND

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Matilda and her new daughter have begun exploring their exhibit WHO: The female eastern bongo calf born to Matilda on December 2, 2012, has begun making appearances with her mother in their outdoor habitat, and weekend visitors may catch a glimpse of the 5-week-old calf as she explores her new surroundings. WHAT: The… Read the full press release