Replicon Unifies Time Tracking with Concur’s Travel and Expense Management Solution

San Mateo, Calif., 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Replicon, the global leader in cloud-based time tracking software is introducing a unified cloud-based travel, time and expense tracking offering  through a partnership with Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), the leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions. The Replicon Concur Connect offering gives companies a seamless way to benefit from the unique time-saving… Read the full press release

W Maldives Named ‘Best Worldwide Resort Hotel’ at Recent Awards Ceremony

W Maldives Named 'Best Worldwide Resort Hotel' at Recent Awards Ceremony

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives has been named the Best Worldwide Resort Hotel at The Sunday Times Travel Magazine Readers’ Awards 2012 – held in London, 3 December 2012. W Maldives – a private island and luxury playground in a wonderland of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breath-taking reefs.  W Retreat… Read the full press release

The Marque Hotel Sydney Renamed Rendezvous Studio Hotel Sydney Central

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a rebranding and refurbishment initiative announced late last year by the Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) to unite its Rendezvous Hotels and The Marque Hotel portfolio into one Rendezvous brand, the Marque Hotel Sydney has been renamed. The Marque Hotel Sydney is now Rendezvous Studio Hotel Sydney Central and joins Auckland, Adelaide,… Read the full press release

Jersey, Seafish Café: A sustainable take on a traditional classic

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The latest addition to Liberty Wharf, brand new premium fish and chip restaurant and takeaway Seafish Café aims to reel in fish fans with tasty recipes using the freshest local and sustainable fish. Takeaways are raising the bar to tempt the tastebuds of today’s discerning diners, and Seafish Café is doing exactly… Read the full press release

EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT: EVENT TICKETS AND HOTEL BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2013 DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL

Vancouver, BC, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — ‘Tis the season to replace resolutions with reservations! With Tourism Vancouver’s annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival just one month away, now is the perfect time for local and out-of-town foodies to visit the new Dine Out website and book event tickets as well as hotel rooms and packages – essential ingredients for a full-blown culinary… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia to double global marketing spend to $12m

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia to double global marketing spend to $12m Key facts Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia are to double the value of their current marketing partnership in a bid to further support the growth of Australia’s inbound tourism market. Under the new arrangement, the two parties will increase their… Read the full press release

Czech Tourists Rank Thailand One of Their Top Destinations

Czech Tourists Rank Thailand One of Their Top Destinations

Czech – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readership polls conducted by two of the Czech Republic’s popular consumer and travel trade papers have shown that Thailand ranks among the most popular destinations for Czech travellers this winter season. The daily tabloid newspaper Mladá fronta Dnes, in its 3-4 November, 2012, edition, reported that Thailand was one of… Read the full press release

The Hershey Story Museum Rocks Around the Clock on New Year’s Eve

Hershey, Pa. – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ —In anticipation of the new year, The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue hosts a “Rock Around the Clock” celebration on Monday, December 31. Guests are invited to count down to the new year with different countries around the globe. At 11 a.m., celebrate midnight in the Philippines;… Read the full press release

SSP Group Results for the year ended 30th September 2012

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP Group, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, announces its audited financial results for the year ended 30 September 2012. Financial and operational highlights Strong financial performance benefitting from continued recovery in global travel markets: Sales of £1.74bn, +3.2% (on a constant currency basis) Like-for-like sales… Read the full press release

Make It A WINter To Remember With Getaway Sweepstakes On Facebook From Wyndham Vacation Rentals®

Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — One Grand Prize winner will be eligible to receive a prize valued up to $3,000 USD; Daily Instant Win game winners will be eligible to receive a $25 USD VISA® Gift Card Like Wyndham Vacation Rentals®? If so, you could be eligible to win a $2,500 USD travel voucher for… Read the full press release

Double 50th Openings Mark Major Milestone for Hotel Indigo® Brand

Award-Winning Boutique Hotel Brand Expands in London and New Orleans; 14 hotels added to global portfolio in 2012 LONDON, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s upscale boutique brand, will pass the 50th property milestone with the opening of two hotels in London and New Orleans, two cities renowned for their rich history and culture, making them… Read the full press release

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Launches Recycling Program

DEAD SEA, Jordan – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Driven by its commitment to build on Hilton Worldwide’s legacy of operating responsibly and making a positive impact on its business and communities, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), is extending its sustainability agenda by launching a property-wide recycling program. This activity adds to… Read the full press release

Enterprise rebrands Spanish ATESA and French Citer SA

Enterprise rebrands Spanish ATESA and French Citer SA

2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has announced that it plans to rebrand Spanish ATESA and French Citer SA as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which will take effect on 1 February. This decision follows the group acquiring both of the companies in February this year as part of its growth strategy in Europe to develop an extensive network… Read the full press release

Marriott, Autograph Collection Blooms in Asia Pacific

Marriott, Autograph Collection Blooms in Asia Pacific

Indonesian President Yudhoyono Helps Open The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali Bali, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The visit of the president of Indonesia to The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali, marks the official opening of this landmark property today. The opening of the hotel also marks the official launch of Autograph Collection into Asia. Autograph Collection is a lifestyle… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces New Krakow Base (No 53)

31 ROUTES (4 NEW ROUTES) & 1.6m PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2nd POLISH BASE 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Dec) announced it would open its 53rd base and 2nd in Poland at Krakow in April 2013 with two-based aircraft and unveiled 4 new routes (31 in total), to/from Dortmund,… Read the full press release

SIA To Sell Virgin Atlantic Stake For US$360 Million

2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to sell its 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic Ltd to Delta Air Lines. Under the agreement, Delta will pay US$360 million in cash for Singapore Airlines’ entire shareholding in the UK-based airline group. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals being obtained in Europe and the United States…. Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces the induction of two new Airbus a330-300 into its fleet

Mumbai, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the planned induction of four new state-of-the-art Airbus A330-300 series aircraft into its fleet. The airline took delivery of one of these new aircraft today, from the manufacturer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France. The airline is expected to take delivery of an additional, brand… Read the full press release

Nebraska, Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop will explore emerging trends

LINCOLN, NEB. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone interested in expanding a farm or ranch to include a tourism component or looking to start an ecotourism venture will want to attend the 2013 Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop offered by the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The workshop, Feb. 5-6 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, will show attendees… Read the full press release

Aeroflot Jubilee Onboard Menu with Michelin Stars

MOSCOW, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 11, 2012 Aeroflot gathered airline’s frequent flyers, top managers, key partners and celebrities to take part in a new anniversary onboard menu tasting ceremony. The menu was especially designed with a help of Michelin starred chefs — Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Llorca (both from France) and Bjorn Franzen from Sweden to celebrate the 90-th Aeroflot jubilee. For the coming 2013 spring season… Read the full press release

CTC, One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre

CTC, One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre

The Saskatchewan museum is welcoming increasing numbers of local visitors looking to learn about this living slice of Canadian history. 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eyes right! The Mounties are a true Canadian icon and are embedded in our culture. They’ve played a substantial role in creating the Canadian national identity that is recognized the world over…. Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces 3 New Swedish Airports From 2013

90,000 PAX & JOBS AT ANGELHOLM, JONKOPING & KALMAR 100,000 SEATS FROM JUST £12 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Dec) announced it will launch routes at three new Swedish airports, Angelholm, Jonkoping and Kalmar in 2013, which will deliver over 90,000 passengers p.a. and sustain over 90 “on-site” jobs*… Read the full press release

Argentine Soccer Star Leo Messi Named Global Brand Ambassador For Turkish Airlines

Argentine Soccer Star Leo Messi Named Global Brand Ambassador For Turkish Airlines

Announcement Solidifies Europe’s Best Airline’s Partnership with Global Sports Figures to Promote Brand 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — International soccer superstar Leo Messi was named Global Brand Ambassador for Turkish Airlines at a ceremony today at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, after signing the agreement in September 2012. The FC Barcelona forward joins the ranks… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Unveils a Brand New Look and Dining Options at The Grill Restaurant

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Unveils a Brand New Look and Dining Options at The Grill Restaurant

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has opened its doors to a newly renovated The Grill restaurant, featuring a delectable new offering. The Grill reflects the spirit and energy of the flourishing commercial hub and international business city of Riyadh. Contemporary in design, the restaurant now features a central majlis, a… Read the full press release

Let Your Spirits Fly at SFO with Postagram Holiday Postcards

SFO hosts a contest on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win an iPad mini SAN FRANCISCO -2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a unique social media contest with a traditional twist.  Participants can create holiday-themed postcards on Postagram to share on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win prizes… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson’s international terminal earns LEED Gold certification

Achievement reflects focus on sustainability in construction, operation of facility ATLANTA – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has achieved the coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification. The 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse were built with recycled and/or regionally produced construction materials, and… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines adds Buenos Aires (Argentina), Sebha (Libya), Niamey (Nijer), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Yaounde (Cameroon), Douala (Cameroon), Isfahan (Iran) to its growing network…

Already having the world’s 7th largest flight network and flying to 209 flight destinations in 92 countries, Turkish Airlines nonetheless continues to expand 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning December 11th, 2012, roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Sao Paulo– Buenos Aires will be operated 4 times per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Introductory round trip… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, True Craftmenship Continues to Create Indelible Memories

The Ritz-Carlton, True Craftmenship Continues to Create Indelible Memories

The Ritz-Carlton adds to the ‘Art of The Craft’ video collection CHEVY CHASE, Md. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C has added two stunning videos to ‘The Art of The Craft’ collection. Launched in September of 2012, the series gives a glimpse of what goes into the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton…. Read the full press release

LUFTHANSA BRINGS FIRST-EVER BOEING 747-8 INTERCONTINENTAL PASSENGER SERVICE TO U.S. WEST COAST AT LAX

Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa initiated commercial service Monday of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental along the airline’s Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) route.  Flight LH456 departed Frankfurt touched down at LAX at 1:15 p.m.  The City of Angels is just the second destination in the U.S. and fourth in the world designated for… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport: decrease in passenger numbers compensated by long haul traffic

2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: decrease in passenger numbers compensated by long haul traffic Passengers In November Brussels Airport welcomed 1,351,000 passengers, down 1.9% on the corresponding period last year. This decrease is largely due to a general decline in the economy. Contrary to the overall slightly downward trend we notice a steady general increase… Read the full press release

Agoda.com and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partner to offer KrisFlyer miles

Agoda.com and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partner to offer KrisFlyer miles

2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is partnering with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer to bring even greater rewards to its frequent flyer members when they book hotels with Agoda.com. Founded in 1972, Singapore Airlines is a multi-award winning airline in the global air travel market,… Read the full press release