Honored as a Top Performing Hotel as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Makati, Philippines, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, Dusit International’s flagship property in the Philippines has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on… Read the full press release
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Warwick Hotel Dubai to Open by the end of the year
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels (WIH) reached a new milestone by entering into a management contract with Damas Real Estate, owner of a 357 room hotel in the heart of Dubai. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, at a walking distance of Dubai Financial Center, the hotel is designed as a 4+ star property and… Read the full press release
Bath continues to celebrate Jane Austen with a number of special events over the next few months
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath continues to celebrate the city’s unique connection to Jane Austen and the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice with a number of special events over the next few months. With its Georgian backdrop providing the perfect location for all things Regency, the city will hold a recreation of the Netherfield Ball, an… Read the full press release
Metrolink to Offer round trips from Orange County to Union Station Monday and Tuesday
Metrolink to offer “Rail Series” connection as Angels and Dodgers battle LOS ANGELES, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink will provide special round-trip service between Oceanside and Los Angeles on Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28 as fans travel to Dodger Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim square… Read the full press release
New Home For Koalas at the San Diego Zoo
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Female koala, Tonahleah, and her 10-month-old male joey, Gummy, settle into their new digs at the all-new Conrad Prebys Australian Outback exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. The 3-acre exhibit, opening to the public Friday, May 24, is the new home to koalas and other marsupial species from Australia including wallabies, wombats and… Read the full press release
VisitEngland rounds up its favourite themed teas of the season
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Afternoon tea has been an English institution since the mid 1800s, when the tradition was begun by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey. Today, this social tradition is as fashionable as ever with more twists and interpretations on the classic High Tea than you can… Read the full press release
FirstGroup 76th Annual Dinner Dance Raises £4,000 for Archie Foundation
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup announced today that its annual dinner dance, which was held 21 February, raised more than £4,000 for the ARCHIE Foundation. The event, which attracted more than 200 guests, was the company’s 76th annual dinner dance and was the 42nd to be organised and hosted by First Aberdeen Director, Joe Mackie. Joe… Read the full press release
Smithsonian National Zoo welcomes Asian Elephant, Bozie!
ZOO’S HERD GROWS TO FOUR ELEPHANTS 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Animal care staff at the National Zoo welcomed a new resident to Elephant Trails May 22—Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant. She arrived safely at approximately 3:30 p.m. and is now in quarantine for approximately 30 days. Along with Elephant Manager Marie Galloway, Zoo Veterinarian Nancy… Read the full press release
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve donates six white rhino to Botswana
&BEYOND CELEBRATES MILESTONES IN FIGHT AGAINST RHINO POACHING 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the survival of the rhino continues to be threatened by the scourge of poaching in South Africa, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond is celebrating the success of a number of initiatives designed to help save the species. In the culmination of a groundbreaking project, six white… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car analysis finds significant increase in the use of car hire among UK public sector organisations
LONDON, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — New analysis from Enterprise Rent-A-Car shows a significant increase in the use of car hire among UK public sector organisations including local authorities, health trusts and central government. This includes daily rental services as well as hourly car hire through car sharing schemes. The growth demonstrates the success of the partnership with Government Procurement Services, designed… Read the full press release
Travelport and OTP Travel announce successful migration of OTP’s network to the Galileo GDS
Significant win for Travelport in Hungary OTP Travel moves its business to Travelport Budapest, Hungary, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and OTP Travel, a leading travel agency network in Hungary, have announced the successful migration of OTP’s network to the Galileo… Read the full press release
Brand USA appoints Carroll Rheem as Vice President, Research & Analytics
Washington, D.C. 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Brand USA, the nation’s public-private partnership dedicated to increasing international visitation to the United States through cooperative marketing and promotional efforts announced the appointment of Carroll Rheem as Vice President, Research & Analytics. “We are pleased to have such an accomplished research analyst join the Brand USA team,” said… Read the full press release
Iberia lanza el check-in online desde Malabo
Los pasajeros que viajen desde Malabo con Iberia pueden ya facturar en iberia.com desde 24 horas antes de la salida de su vuelo Madrid, 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha lanzado el check-in online en los vuelos que parten desde Malabo. Los pasajeros que viajan desde la capital de Guinea Ecuatorial con la compañía aérea española ya pueden facturar… Read the full press release
SFO Starts off Summer Travel Season with Tips for Passengers
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the start of the summer travel season with tips for passengers, information on parking, and a schedule of live music in the terminals. The summer travel season will begin in earnest on Friday, May 24, 2013 with more than 125,000 passengers arriving and departing SFO. … Read the full press release
London City Airport Unveils New Menu at City Bar
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers flying from London City Airport will now have a new menu from which to choose. As part of a drive to deliver a standard of quality unrivalled at any other UK airport, the new menu has been designed to be current, and of strong appeal to the unique passenger profile at… Read the full press release
US Airways Begins Daily Shannon – Philadelphia Service
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon’s options for US bound destinations got a major boost today as US Airways began its daily service to its Philadelphia hub. The service, which leaves Shannon daily at 11.35 a.m. for the historic city, brings to five the number of US destinations flown to by Shannon this year – the first… Read the full press release
oneworld airline alliance Unveils new service to meet the travel needs for conventions and special events
•Big benefits for organisers and attendees of conferences, events and exhibitions •Attractive discounts on flights •Easy-to-use online booking and management systems •Travel on a collection of the world’s leading airlines serving 850 destinations 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, today unveiled a new, one-stop, easy-to-use service to meet the travel needs for… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport Anticipates Busy Bank Holiday Weekend
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 90,000 passengers are expected to use Bristol Airport over the Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 24 May – Monday 27 May inclusive). With the summer season already in full swing, airlines and tour operators are reporting strong demand. New services this summer include flights to Bulgaria and Corsica and both offer something… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office Promotes 60th Macau Grand Prix in Seoul and Sydney
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is holding a week-long promotion in Seoul, Korea, and other special themed activities in Sydney, Australia, to promote the 60th Macau Grand Prix, along with the long history and excitement of Macau through its main signature event. “2013 Experience Macau Festival” kicked off on Tuesday (May 21),… Read the full press release
Leading Travel Industry Visionaries Share Predictions for the Future of Business Travel at GBTA Convention 2013
Alexandria, VA, 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced the speakers for the ‘Luminaries of Travel CEO Panel’ to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, during the GBTA Convention 2013 in San Diego, California. Philip Wolf, founder and retired chairman, PhoCusWright, will moderate… Read the full press release