White Weddings at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Weddings at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Catering Manager Elisa Peroli helps brides and grooms plan their important day 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Elisa Peroli is often asked about about colours and flowers for weddings at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. “White verging on creamy pearl seems to be the bride-to-be’s favourite colour lately, while exotic orchids have been taking the place of the classic rose. The bouquet… Read the full press release

Dragonair Cancels Kaohsiung Flights on Friday

Hong Kong, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Thursday, 23 August) announced that it will cancel four flights to Kaohsiung and five flights from Kaohsiung tomorrow (24 August) due to expected severe impact of Severe Typhoon Tembin on southern Taiwan. Flights which have been cancelled are: Flight No./Route/Scheduled Departure Time KA452/From Hong Kong to Kaohsiung/0805 KA432/From… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Welcomes National Car Rental Onboard

DALLAS, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the addition of National Car Rental as a new Partner of the carrier’s frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards. Members of Rapid Rewards will receive 600 points per qualifying rental from National. To celebrate the new partnership, now through Nov. 15, 2012, Members can receive triple points… Read the full press release

RAK Airways to launch its first domestic flight to Abu Dhabi

UAE’s national carrier to launch its 10th destination 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Ras Al Khaimah, UAE : Since its relaunch in October 2010, RAK Airways, one of the flagship carriers of the United Arab Emirates has worked on building passenger numbers, filling 250,000 seats in 2011, while gradually expanding its destination network to Africa, Middle East… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific expands network in India with new Hyderabad service

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will further extend its presence in India with a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and Hyderabad, India’s fourth most populous city and an important hub for the technology and pharmaceutical industries. The new service complements the airline’s existing passenger services to Mumbai, Delhi and… Read the full press release

South Africa to host Air Cargo Africa Conference for the first time

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southern Africa’s Transport hub, O.R. Tambo International Airport today announces its “Gold Sponsorship” status of Air Cargo Africa 2013 which takes place for the first time in South Africa from 20th – 22nd February 2013 at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg’s East Rand. The exhibitions will create a platform for cargo industries… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva Hosts 5th Annual Run of Hope

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva Hosts 5th Annual Run of Hope

Four Seasons supports cancer research in Geneva Geneva, Switzerland, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Sunday, September 23, 2012, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva has organized the 5th Run of Hope in collaboration with the ovarian cancer program of Ligue Genevoise Contre le Cancer. Departure will be in front of the Hotel on the small island Ile Rousseau at 10:30 am and the run will… Read the full press release

airberlin statement to an article published by manager magazin tomorrow regarding the future of the company

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — These rumours are both scurrilous and irresponsible, and we refuse them entirely. These speculations are nonsense and without any foundation. Etihad Airways and airberlin have a very strong relationship which is starting to show positive progress. Both airlines are wholly committed to their long-term partnership strategy. In terms of his contract, Mr… Read the full press release

Dragonair Expects Normal Taiwan Operations Today and Advises Passengers to Check Latest Flight Information

Hong Kong, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair announced that based on the latest weather forecast, the airline plans to operate its flights to and from Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung as scheduled today (23 August). However flights to and from Kaohsiung and Taichung tomorrow (24 August) may be subject to disruption caused by the adverse weather as a… Read the full press release

ADVISORY – CHANGE OF ROUTING FOR FLIGHT BW457 OF 22 AUGUST 2012

Port-of-Spain, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to effects of Tropical Storm Isaac, expected over St. Maarten later this afternoon, flight BW457 will now operate out of Kingston, Jamaica and fly directly to Barbados, without its scheduled stop in St. Maarten. The new flight times for BW457 of 22 August… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines Set To Redefine Airport Lounge Experience

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has appointed renowned architectural and interior design firm ONG&ONG to develop a new design concept to be applied to all of the Airline’s airport lounges worldwide. The appointment is part of a more than $20 million investment programme in SilverKris Lounges for the next five years intended to enhance the… Read the full press release

TravelClick Leads Hospitality Industry with 22 Interactive Media Awards for Website Design Excellence

NEW YORK, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, earned 22 Interactive Media Awards (IMA), more than doubling the number of awards won for the previous year.  The IMA recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development, and honored TravelClick with a total… Read the full press release

Christophe Chabaud Appointed Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Christophe Chabaud, resort manager

Operations veteran joins award-winning resort in French Polynesia Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christophe Chabaud has been named Resort Manager ofFour Seasons Resort Bora Bora. Chabaud, a 20-year industry veteran, has worked in management positions around the world, including the past 14 years withFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He makes the move to French Polynesia from Four… Read the full press release

Midway Hosts World War II Veterans for Honor Flight Chicago

Major Willinger Fox, Army Flight Surgeon and his daughter, Susan Sidell.

CHICAGO, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ninety-six World War II veterans from the Chicago area got up bright and early today, and headed to Midway International Airport for a special send-off celebration prior to their departure to Washington, D.C. for a day trip to visit the WWII Memorial. The veterans will experience a day of remembrance and reminiscing for some who have waited more than… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Unveils A High-Flying Tribute To The State Of Colorado With Dedication Of Colorado One

Southwest Airlines Unveiled Colorado One In Denver On Wednesday, August 22 2012. Stephen M. Keller, Southwest Airlines 2012.

Airline Honors Colorado with Specialty Aircraft, Fare Sale, and Community Event DALLAS – 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today is taking its “LUV” for the state of Colorado to new heights by unveiling Colorado One, a Boeing 737-700 emblazoned with an artist’s rendition of the Colorado state flag! Southwest unveiled the newest specialty aircraft… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific expects normal Taipei operations today and advises passengers to check latest flight information

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that based on the latest weather forecast on Severe Typhoon Tembin, the airline plans to operate its Taipei flights as scheduled today (23 August). However passengers are reminded that the situation can change rapidly and are advised to check the latest flight information on the airline’s website, www.cathaypacific.com, before departing… Read the full press release

USA Special: With airberlin to the land of unlimited opportunities

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — And the winner is… Miami. The facebook-fans of airberlin have voted the city in the south of the US-state Florida to their top sunny destination in the US. airberlin is the first choice for a trip to the Sunshine State and offers its passengers through 2nd September 2012 tickets at attractive fares… Read the full press release

Arizona Office of Tourism, Industry Partners Launch Interactive Recreation & Cultural Sites Map on Arizona Experience Website

Visitor Resource Touts Arizona’s Abundant Outdoor and Cultural Destinations 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experiencing Arizona’s diverse recreation destinations and unique cultural sites just got a little easier! The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), in collaboration with the Arizona Council for Enhancing Recreation & Tourism (ACERT), is proud to present the online version of the Recreation & Cultural… Read the full press release

Virginia’s Fall Travel Web Site Points to a Season of Special Events

Fall In Virginia website for 2012. Information and resources for Fall visitation

Easy trip planning resources and fall deals and packages are online RICHMOND, Va. 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is known as a destination for brilliant fall getaways as more than fifteen million acres of foliage burst into spectacular color. Local farms transform into family playgrounds with harvest festivals, corn mazes and hay rides through pumpkin patches. Wine… Read the full press release

Shelly Woods Lights Up Heathrow

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the build up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, British Airways is welcoming international Paralympic athletes arriving into Heathrow with a series of giant images projected on to the airline’s engineering hangars. The projections show ParalympicsGB athlete Shelly Woods with the wording ‘Welcome to our manor’ and are visible to competitors… Read the full press release

Aerolineas Argentinas incorporated more Boeing 737 Next Generation

Aerolineas Argentinas incorporated more Boeing 737 Next Generation to their regional and domestic fleet Buenos Aires, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the arrival of the new Boeing 737/700 NG Aerolineas Argentinas continues to renew its fleet with narrow bodied aircraft for regional and domestic flights. The last two B-737/700 (LV-CXN and CYJ) are the the seventh… Read the full press release

Los residentes en Baleares, Canarias, Ceuta y Melilla deberán mostrar su certificado de residente en los aeropuertos

Cuando viajen con billetes a los que se ha aplicado el descuento de residente De acuerdo con la ley 2/2012 del 29 de junio, de los Presupuestos Generales del Estado  Para poder volar, deberán mostrar en el aeropuerto el certificado de residencia expedido por el Ayuntamiento, junto con el DNI. Madrid, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia recuerda que,… Read the full press release

Fly With Confidence This Summer

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is launching a brand new instructional video for nervous flyers on its in-flight entertainment system from September 1. The film, presented by British Airways pilot and course leader Captain Steve Allright, takes information from the British Airways Flying with Confidence course – the airline’s one-day fear of flying programme. In… Read the full press release

LAS VEGAS STRIP BECOMES A FASHIONISTA’S RUNWAY FOR FASHION’S NIGHT OUT

MORE THAN ONE MILLION SQUARE FEET OF SHOPPING SPACE COMES ALIVE IN THE WORLD’S ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL LAS VEGAS, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas has become a world-class shopping destination boasting more than one million square feet of luxury retail space, and sophisticated designers such as Prada, Christian Dior, Bulgari, Hermès, Roberto Cavalli, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arples… Read the full press release

Silicon Valley to Tokyo Flight to Start January 11, 2013

2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — All Nippon Airways Announces Schedule of New Service From San Jose SAN JOSE – All Nippon Airways (ANA) today announced the new nonstop service between Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport in Tokyo will start January 11, 2013. The inaugural flight will bring the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to the Bay… Read the full press release

Canada travel in 2011: the essential facts and figures.

CTC’s Tourism Snapshot 2011 Year-in-review analyzes the vital statistics from our key international markets. 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Much of the world spent 2011 trying to shake off—in most cases unsuccessfully—the depredations of the economic recession. The travel sector took some buffeting, but kept its momentum going, ending the year in good shape for 2012. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department sifted… Read the full press release

Fly the “Queen of the Skies” to Bangalore

India’s third-largest city is the third destination to be served by a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 / Flights now bookable 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa passengers can now book flights to the latest Boeing 747-8 destination. Tickets for flights on the Frankfurt-Bangalore route with the Lufthansa flagship are now on sale. From 13 September, the “Queen of… Read the full press release

The St. Regis Doha opens Astor Grill Restaurant on September 4

Astor Gill Adds Modern Cuisine Inspired by Classic French Gastronomy to The St. Regis Doha Dining Options Doha, Qatar, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar’s finest address for luxury, The St. Regis Doha,  has announced that its signature restaurant, Astor Grill, will start welcoming guests on 4 September 2012 – the anniversary date of the legendary St…. Read the full press release

Deities in Stone: Hindu Sculpture from the Collections of the Asian Art Museum

New exhibition presents Indian sculpture and historic imagery from the world’s oldest living religion SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Sculpture is an essential part of Indian civilization; a culture that dates back to ancient times and has flourished uninterrupted to the present.  It is fundamentally important to India’s nearly one billion Hindu adherents. Consecrated… Read the full press release