Japan Airlines (JAL) to introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes

The first installment for new in-flight meal service TOKYO, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes and new services in Honolulu, starting from this autumn. As the first installment, JAL will offer new in-flight meal service from Japan to Honolulu in collaboration with star chef and popular restaurants from… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Stirling Castle to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stirling Castle will provide the focal point for a series of activities next month to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden. The battle took place on 9 September 1513, when James IV led a Scottish army into Northumberland, where they were met by an English force. The Scots suffered… Read the full press release

Qatar national airline Qatar Airways to host 46th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) in Doha November 5 – 7, 2013

DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is hosting the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) in the capital city of Doha. The three-day event will take place between 5 and 7 November at the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel. Established… Read the full press release

Award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group 21c Museum Hotels Named to Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel company and restaurant group, was named to the Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine’s annual ranking of America’s fastest growing companies across 22 industries. The company had a three year growth rate of 673 percent and ranked #6 on the Top 100 Travel and Hospitality list and #2 on… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia gears up for more Indian travellers as new market insight names India one of the world’s fastest growing outbound travel markets

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — New consumer research carried out in six of India’s fastest growing cities is being used by Tourism Australia to further shape its 10-year marketing plan for the country, aimed at tapping into the future tourism potential of a market estimated to be worth up to A$2.3 billion for Australia by the end… Read the full press release

Exciting getaway package at The Excelsior Hong Kong for National Day Celebrations

Hong Kong, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Surrounded by numerous shopping malls, department stores, boutiques and market stalls in the heart of Causeway Bay, The Excelsior, Hong Kong has prepared an exciting getaway package that allows guests to enjoy enticing dining and exclusive shopping offers in celebration of this year National Day. The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s National Day package starts at… Read the full press release

Dianne Sassenhagen Appointed New Senior Tourism Sales Manager at San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB)

San Antonio, TX, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dianne Sassenhagen, CTA joins the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) – Tourism Division as the new Senior Tourism Sales Manager. Dianne has been with the SACVB for six years and was formerly the National Sales Manager for the Midwest Region. In her new role, she will be… Read the full press release

Experience pure comfort and sheer luxury with the Sail Away package for discerning well-heeled travellers at Mandarin Oriental Singapore

Hong Kong, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set sail with an indulgent Sail Away room package designed for discerning well-heeled travellers at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.Experience pure comfort and sheer luxury with the Sail Away package, which includes luxurious accommodation, world-class dining and pampering spa treats, plus a leisurely cruising day on a private charter yacht along Singapore’s coastline.Priced… Read the full press release

Smithsonian’s National Zoo performed the first neonatal exam on the giant panda cub born Aug. 23, 2013

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, the panda team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo performed the first neonatal exam (8:56 a.m.) on the giant panda cub born Friday, Aug. 23. The cub is robust, fully formed and is a bright, healthy shade of pink. It is too early to determine the sex of the cub. It… Read the full press release

The world’s largest Holiday Inn the 1,238-room Holiday Inn Makkah to open in Saudi Arabia in 2016

Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Makkah Real Estate Company have signed an agreement to build the world’s largest Holiday Inn, the 1,238-room Holiday Inn Makkah, due to open in Saudi Arabia in 2016. This landmark agreement responds to the boom in religious tourism to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. … Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines evacuates 280 Malaysian students from Egypt

280 students arrive today at KLIA ferried by the national carrier Sepang, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines MH8100 left to Cairo yesterday, 25 August 2013 to ferry Malaysian students in Egypt. The A330-300 aircraft departed Kuala Lumpur at 11.10am and arrived at the Cairo International Airport at 3.00pm local Egypt time. Meanwhile, MH8101 which was… Read the full press release

Germany’s second largest airline airberlin started accepting PayPal as a payment method on many bookings

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Germany’s second largest airline is constantly enhancing the service provided for its guests. From now on, airberlin will accept PayPal as a payment method on many bookings. “We would like to make travelling as easy as possible for our guests. PayPal acts as a digital purse, thus eliminating the laborious process of… Read the full press release

Milford Track in New Zealand’s famed Fiordland wilderness region celebrates 125th anniversary

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to New Zealand’s famed Fiordland wilderness region will have the chance to experience the majestic beauty of the Great Walks Milford Track as never before when one of the world’s best known multi-day hikes celebrates a special anniversary. To mark the 125th anniversary of the opening of Milford Track, a unique… Read the full press release

airberlin to launch additional flights to Antalya on the Turkish Riviera

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is soon to launch additional flights from several German airports to Antalya on the Turkish Riviera. This is the airline’s reaction to the current situation in Egypt and, as such, offers its guests another alternative to holiday destinations on the Red Sea. The additional flights to Antalya will start in the… Read the full press release

Philippe Kronberg new General Manager at Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Brisbane, Australia,  2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stamford Hotels and Resorts announce the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager at Stamford Plaza Brisbane. Philippe returns to Brisbane directly from his most recent position as General Manager at Hilton Pattaya, Thailand. Before then he worked with Hilton Worldwide around the globe including China, Japan, Australia and Europe working… Read the full press release