2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — March Short & Sweet ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN HERSHEY: Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. American Idiot stops at Hershey Theatre for five shows March 15-17. Tickets start at $32 (processing fees… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: March 4, 2013
Fairmont Heritage Place Announces New Luxury Residences at Mayakoba in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Toronto, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eco-Resort Introduces 30 Residences in Exclusive Enclave on the Caribbean Sea Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the newest addition to its private residence club offering with the launch of Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba. Located in the most exclusive resort complex of the Mexican Caribbean, in the vibrant heart of the Mayan… Read the full press release
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL LAUNCHES “GO LIKE A PRO” SWEEPSTAKES
Winner Receives VIP Package to the 2013 PGA Championship in Rochester, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel and the Official Rental Car of The PGA of America, has launched its “Go Like a Pro” sweepstakes. From now until May 31, 2013, golf fans can register… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Air Expo Opens Tomorrow Double its Size
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Abu Dhabi Air Expo starts tomorrow and runs through 7th March 2013 Over 12,000 visitors expected to visit Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the patronage… Read the full press release
Homewood Suites by Hilton Reaches 35,000 Suite Milestone with Opening of Homewood Suites Orlando Airport
Award-Winning Brand Leads Extended-Stay Category Offering Guests Top Value and Home-like Experience MCLEAN, Va., 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, celebrated the opening of its 35,000th suite with the debut of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport. With more than 315-plus properties across North America, Homewood… Read the full press release
INDIANS JUST LOVE TO VISIT THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Tourism agency taps into burgeoning ‘friends and relatives’ market witnessing ten year record levels 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The likes of Wimbledon, Westfield UK and Historic Royal Palaces are in India this week, encouraged by the emergence of the country as a major player in terms of visits to friends and loved ones across Britain. They… Read the full press release
Two in One: Traditional Turkish Bath is Now Enriched with Yogurt for a Gourmet Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is offering an authentic and effective treatment, Epicurean Hammam, designed to smooth, moisturize and purify skin instantly, combining millennia old traditions with food elements. Yogurt, which is a valuable health food for all age groups and a typical element in Turkish culinary traditions, is added in the stages… Read the full press release
Best Job in the World is back: Australian tourism is hiring
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia is teaming up with industry and State and Territory tourism partners in a new A$4 million campaign targeting the international youth market – a segment which last year contributed nearly A$12 billion in tourism spending and a quarter of all Australia’s international visitors. At the heart of the campaign is… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta And Barnsley Gardens Resort Announce Town & Country Package
Hong Kong, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta and Barnsley Gardens Resort are delighted to announce a new Town & Country travel package combining Atlanta city sophistication and Georgia country elegance. Guests can experience luxurious accommodations in two distinctive settings, exceptional amenities and exquisite dining for a fantastic getaway experience. The five-day package begins in Atlanta’s prestigious Buckhead neighborhood where travelers will… Read the full press release
INTERSTATE HOTELS &RESORTS ENTERS THE UNITED KINGDOM WITH ACQUISITION OF SANGUINE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
Interstate Increases European Portfolio to 51 Hotels ARLINGTON, Va./LONDON, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strengthening its European presence, Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announced today its entrance into the United Kingdom as the first U.S.-based, third party management company with significant operating presence and a fully staffed team based in the U.K…. Read the full press release
‘Picture Jersey’ campaign asks islanders to share their favourite view
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxury Jersey Hotels, the Jersey Evening Post and Jersey Post are all getting behind the Picture Jersey campaign which will give amateur photographers the chance to share their favourite island view as a postcard. The initiative has been developed by Luxury Jersey Hotels and launches next month with a photography competition in… Read the full press release
SWISS expands its online booking services and options
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS customers booking their flights on the company’s swiss.com website can now make a provisional reservation at a guaranteed fare for up to 72 hours. The carrier now offers online customers the option of selecting their seat, too. And in addition to the classic outward-and-return flights, travellers can now also book “open-jaw”… Read the full press release
Qatar Tourism Authority to showcase Qatar’s finest at ITB Berlin, 6-10 March 2013
Largest Qatar hospitality institutions to participate – Souq Waqif, Diplomatic Club, Katara Hospitality, Katara Cultural Village, Ministry of Culture Arts & Heritage, and QMA Major tour operators and tourism companies to share pavilion – Regency Holidays, Discover Qatar, Qatar International Adventures, Qatar International Tours, Gulf Adventures Tourism 18 Qatar Hotels to attend… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS GLOBAL BUSINESS DISTRICT UNVEILED TODAY
Defining Moment for Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority unveiled its plans today for the Las Vegas Global Business District, an overarching vision for the Las Vegas Convention Center and the surrounding area. Envisioned to be completed in phases, the Las Vegas Global Business District creates an… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines переводит рейсы в терминал D киевского аэропорта Борисполь
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines сообщает, что с 1 марта 2013 года собственные рейсы авиакомпании Киев — Москва (S7 159) и Москва — Киев (S7-160) обслуживаются в новом Терминале D аэропорта Борисполь. Совместные рейсы с авиакомпанией «Международные авиалинии Украины» (МАУ) S7-4409/4410, S7-4411/4412 и S7-4413/4414 по-прежнему обслуживаются в Терминале F. Представительство S7 Airlines в аэропорту… Read the full press release
ZOO ATLANTA BIDS BON VOYAGE TO MACHI THE GORILLA
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mother of Willie B.’s only son is headed to Knoxville after more than three decades in Atlanta WHO: She’s a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with family ties in Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina and the North Georgia mountains, and she may soon start a new branch of her family tree in Tennessee. Machi, a 36-year-old… Read the full press release
NEW WORLD HOTELS UNVEIL STYLISH NEW LOOKS WITH USD72 MILLION RENOVATIONS
Guests to celebrate with “Bonus Stay” and “Weekend Welcome” 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — New World Hotels in Manila, Shanghai and Dalian introduce new facilities showcasing the group’s design philosophy of distinctive surroundings, which are elegant, yet crisp and thoughtful in their execution. The comprehensive USD72 million renovation programme, with the goal of creating venues that allow… Read the full press release
Hilton San Francisco Financial District Easter Brunch Buffet At 750 Restaurant & Bar
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests are invited to hippity-hop to Hilton San Francisco Financial District for an Easter Brunch Buffet on Sunday, March 31. Cottontail will lead parents and kids down the rabbit hole to enjoy a holiday Champagne and Jazz Sunday Brunch menu. Designed by Executive Chef Steven Parker, Easter menu highlights include Chef carved… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Invites Guests To Explore The City’s Blooming Dogwood Trees
Hong Kong, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta announces the Atlanta Bloom package for vacationers traveling to the city to view the beautiful blooming Dogwood trees and visit the upcoming Atlanta Dogwood Arts Festival. Held in picturesque Piedmont Park from April 19-21, 2013, the festival has evolved into one of the largest events in the Southeast… Read the full press release
Celebrate Easter with All the Trimmings at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Talavera buffet, family friendly activities highlight festivities. 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Easter is a family holiday full of tradition, andFour Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North captures the excitement with an elaborate buffet in Talavera restaurant and special children’s activities on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale will be transformed to celebrate Easter festivities with all the trimmings. The… Read the full press release
FirstGroup’s Graduate Scheme Attracts Record Number of Applicants
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, today revealed that its UK graduate scheme has attracted 1,000 applications this year – a new record for the company. FirstGroup will begin its selection process in the coming weeks and from September, 15 graduates will begin working for the company… Read the full press release
First Ever Chicago Music Summit September 20
To Be Held At The Chicago Cultural Center Conference Fulfills Chicago Cultural Plan Initiative 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is proud to announce the first ever Chicago Music Summit to be held September 20, 2013 at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington Street.) This free admission conference will shine… Read the full press release
Ring in Spring at Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
Powell, OH, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the spirit of spring, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Eggs, Paws and Claws featuring Bugs Bunny, a two-day celebration of the season on Friday, March 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children of all ages can hop… Read the full press release
ZOO ATLANTA PARTNERS WITH GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON FREE FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS
Deadline to apply for earmarked funds is March 15 ATLANTA, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to further its mission to make its educational resources available to a broader number of Georgia students, Zoo Atlanta has partnered with the Georgia Department of Education on an initiative to extend field trip opportunities to schools in select… Read the full press release
NEW WORLD HOTELS SWITCH OFF FOR EARTH HOUR
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 23 March, New World Hotels will support Earth Hour by switching off exterior lights, all non-essential lighting in public areas and offices from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., while café guests will enjoy a candlelit dinner as part of a growing global effort toward a more sustainable planet. This initiative follows the… Read the full press release
New Low-Cost European Carrier Volotea Chooses Travelport E-Ticket Technologies to Expand Reach and Revenue
Atlanta, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new long-term IT services agreement with Volotea, the new low-cost European carrier headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Volotea, which commenced operations in April 2012, is the newest participant in Travelport’s electronic ticket database hosting service, and has also joined… Read the full press release
THE NATIONAL ZOO AND WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE CALL ON D.C.-AREA STUDENTS TO WRITE LETTERS TO ELEPHANTS
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Washingtonian magazine are asking kids for help in welcoming the Zoo’s elephants to their new Elephant Community Center. Elementary school-aged students in the Washington, D.C., metro area are invited to write letters to the elephants on one of the following topics and mail them to Washingtonian: 1) Tell the elephants… Read the full press release
Loews Hotels & Resorts and DRW Trading Group Hold Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Loews Chicago Hotel
NEW YORK, NY, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today (March 1, 2013) held a ceremonial groundbreaking in Chicago on the site where the company will open the Loews Chicago Hotel in 2015. Jonathan M. Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts and President and CEO of… Read the full press release
Gartner Report Evaluates Concur’s Use of the Nexus of Forces In Travel Expense Management
Concur’s Perfect Trip vision cited as example of how the nexus could impact travel expense management technologies Redmond, Wash., 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced the availability of a complimentary Gartner report “Evaluating Concur’s Use of the Nexus of Forces in Travel Expense Management”. This report, made available… Read the full press release
Lion cubs are ready for their public appearance beginning February 16
SEATTLE, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four African lion cubs are ready for their close-up at Woodland Park Zoo, after living in an off-view maternity den since their birth in November. Beginning Saturday, February 16, the 3-month-old cubs and mom are scheduled to be on view from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily in the lion shelter… Read the full press release