PULSE POLL: HURRICANE SEASON TRAVEL TRENDS TRAVEL TIP: KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE STORM EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS: TURNING A TROPICAL VACATION AROUND 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite predictions of an above-normal hurricane season in 2012*, 63% of travelers polled still plan to travel to destinations within the hurricane belt during this time. Of those, 36% plan to… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Karma Royal Group Renews with RCI
Kettering, Northampton, U.K., 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Karma Royal Group has signed a new affiliation agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. The new agreement incorporates a master affiliation agreement that brings all member companies within the group and RCI together for an extended affiliation term. All the group’s timeshare properties across India, Bali,… Read the full press release
VIRTUOSO AND VIRTUOSO LIFE MAGAZINE HONOR LAS VENTANAS WITH 2012 ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ AWARD
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort honored with the “Most Innovative Guest Experience” at ‘Virtuoso Travel Week’ LAS VEGAS, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso®, proudly honored a venerated group of hotels, resorts and hospitality professionals with prestigious “Best of the Best” Awards during its 24th Virtuoso Travel Week conference, taking place… Read the full press release
Official Bath ‘App’ will guide you on your way
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a digitally-connected world, Bath Tourism is embracing mobile technology to launch its very own mobile app to guide visitors around the city. Funded and developed by Bath Tourism Plus and Bath Business Improvement District (BID), the Official Bath App is available to download from the Google Play and iTunes stores from… Read the full press release
Renew and Brighten with Mango Radiance at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin
Sodashi treatment package available this fall, September 1 to November 30, 2012. 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Skin feeling the need for nourishment and rehydration post summer holiday? It’s time to nourish and nurture and make a date with The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin. Designed by The Spa’s award winning therapists, the treatments included in the Mango… Read the full press release
Late Surge in UK Bookings Indicates Big Opportunity for Agents, Says Leading UK Operator
Lowestoft, U.K., 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK continues to offer significant opportunities for travel agents during the peak season, according to the UK’s largest self-catering holiday company Hoseasons. Hoseasons has reported strong demand during the first three weeks of the school summer holidays, with the UK specialist also adding more than 10 percent extra capacity to… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Issues Travel Advisory for Customers Impacted by Tropical Storm Isaac
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waive change fees for travel to, from and through Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, or Tampa DENVER, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the projected impact of Tropical Storm Isaac in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and nearby areas, Frontier Airlines today enacted a flexible policy for travel to, from or… Read the full press release
IHG and Sebastopol Management Company Announce the Opening of Hotel Indigo® – Veracruz Boca Del Rio
New build hotel features design elements reflective of local culture and traditions Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] upscale boutique brand, today announced the opening of the Hotel Indigo Veracruz – Boca del Río. The new hotel, located in the Veracruz business district and just… Read the full press release
Wi-Fi Service at Chicago’s Airports Now Available for Half-Price
CHICAGO, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great news for O’Hare and Midway travelers! The fast and secure Wi-Fi service for passengers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports is currently available at a reduced rate of $3.48 for 24-hour, unlimited Internet access through a special offer sponsored by Google. “We are very pleased to partner with Google and Boingo to offer Wi-Fi service for O’Hare… Read the full press release
Taste Australia’s Finest Wines at ekki BAR & GRILL at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Throughout September 2012
Australian icon Penfolds Grange will be available by the glass and bottle. 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi presents a collection of the finest wines from Penfolds throughout September 2012 at ekki BAR & GRILL, including Grange by the glass. ekki BAR & GRILL is the only restaurant and bar in Tokyo where one can enjoy this series of… Read the full press release
Celebrate Milton S. Hershey’s 155th Birthday
New Documentary on Chocolate Making in Hershey Includes a Look into the Future Hershey, Pa., 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ —On Thursday, September 13, residents of and visitors to Hershey are invited to celebrate the birthday of chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey, who was born on September 13, 1857. The Hershey Company and The M.S. Hershey Foundation will… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide Continues Its Commitment To Piedmont Triad Community Through Charitable Giving During Wyndham Championship
Wyndham Championship spectators voted Victory Junction second annual “Charity of Choice” campaign winner Greensboro, N.C., 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Through its Wishes by Wyndham foundation, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the nation’s largest hospitality companies, continued its support of the Piedmont Triad community through a week of charitable activities during the Wyndham Championship held at Sedgefield Country… Read the full press release
Chicago’s Renowned Union League Club Tours O’Hare
CHICAGO, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Earlier today, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted 13 members of the Union League Club of Chicago (ULCC) at O’Hare International Airport. The distinguished civic group included members from the League’s Public Affairs Committee and its Transportation Subcommittee. The ULCC engages a wide range of public policy issues through its Public Affairs Committee… Read the full press release
Staybridge Suites® Reveals the Secrets Behind The Art of Traveling Solo
ATLANTA, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Staybridge Suites, IHG’s upscale extended stay hotel brand, knows that many travelers, especially those who stay in hotels for weeks or even months at a time, struggle with being away from home. To help ease this struggle, Staybridge Suites has partnered with celebrity chef, world traveler, author and television personality G. Garvin to… Read the full press release
Edge, Steak and Bar Celebrates “Eat Outside Day” with Family BBQ on August 31 at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Chic terrace is the perfect setting to celebrate with friends and family 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Edge, Steak and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami will celebrate Eat Outside Day on Friday, August 31, 2012 with a haute picnic complete with family-style BBQ and a scrumptious menu. Starting at 7:00 pm, for USD 35.00, guests will start with blue crab and… Read the full press release
Dragonair Kaohsiung Flights This Evening Planned to Operate as Scheduled; Okinawa Flights on Sunday Cancelled
Hong Kong, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Friday, 24 August) announced that based on the latest weather forecast for Typhoon Tembin, the airline plans to operate its two evening flights to Kaohsiung and one evening flight from Kaohsiung as scheduled. The Kaohsiung flights this evening (24 August) which are planned to operate as scheduled are:… Read the full press release
airberlin Board stands firmly behind Hartmut Mehdorn
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin Chairman Dr. Hans-Joachim Körber today affirmed that airberlin’s senior management enjoys the Board’s full support: “The entire Board stands firmly behind Hartmut Mehdorn and the airberlin management team.” At the same time he confirmed that an executive search process is currently being conducted, but that this is due to the fact… Read the full press release
Parramatta to Welcome Holiday Inn
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wednesday 22 August 2012: The 60th anniversary of the world’s fastest-growing mid-market hotel brand will be celebrated in Sydney’s west come October, with the signing of a new franchise agreement that will see the 181-room Clarion Hotel on the Park Parramatta become Holiday Inn Parramatta. The ten-year franchise agreement with owner, Australia… Read the full press release
Hotelzon strengthens relationship with Travelport
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two leading providers to the travel industry further reinforce their relationship through an integration of Hotelzon’s advanced technology with Travelport Rooms and More as a means to grow its business. Created specifically for travel professionals, Travelport Rooms and More gives agents real time access to one of the world’s largest hotel inventories… Read the full press release
MAG announces strong trading performance
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Highlights • Encouraging progress made on re-shaping the business whilst delivering on key measures • Passenger numbers increased by 1.5m (6.7%) to 24.0m passengers • Revenue growth* of £29.6m (8.6%) to £373.2m • Underlying operating profit** up £13.5m (26.0%) to £65.5m • Cash flow from operations up £15.0m (13.6%) to £125.7m •… Read the full press release
Fly for £12 on over 1,000 routes in September, October and November
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Thur 23 Aug, it will release 100,000 seats at fares from £12 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in September, October and November. These “all in” low fares will be available on over 1,000 of Ryanair’s European routes but must… Read the full press release
Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Double Portfolio in Russia and CIS with Seven New Hotels by 2015
Starwood Announces Deal to Open Russia’s First Aloft Hotel The Company’s CEO and Senior Executives Tour Russia in Pursuit of Development Opportunities MOSCOW, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces plans to expand its portfolio throughout Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Over the next three years, Starwood will more than… Read the full press release
HSBC’S LATEST BRANDING CAMPAIGN MAKES FIRST NORTH AMERICAN LANDING AT CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — HSBC Bank Canada and The Calgary Airport Authority have unveiled one of the most extensive branding campaigns to ever take place at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Entitled ‘In the Future’, HSBC’s latest global brand campaign will feature prominently across the interior and exterior of 34 jet bridges in the airport’s domestic, international… Read the full press release
MAG submits planning application for ‘World Logistics Hub’ at Manchester Airport City Enterprise Zone
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a World Logistics Hub in the southern part of Greater Manchester’s Enterprise Zone at Manchester Airport. Creating between 1.2- to 1.4-million square feet (sq ft) of new logistics space, the proposed Enterprise Zone development will generate more than 1,800 new… Read the full press release
Night of celebrities at the Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe during the summer most recognized charity event: The Global Gift Gala-Marbella
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe in Marbella hosted the social event of the summer on 19 August: The Global Gift Gala-Marbella. The Gala featured the actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria as hostess of honor and was attended by numerous celebrities from the world of culture, entertainment and sport, such… Read the full press release
AENA ALICANTE’S TRAFFIC FALLS BY OVER 640,000 (11%) IN 2012 FOLLOWING AIRBRIDGES DISPUTE WITH RYANAIR
RYANAIR OFFERS TO GROW BUT ONLY IF UNNECCESSARY AIRBRIDGES ARE REMOVED 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 Aug) revealed AENA Alicante’s January-July traffic has now fallen by over 640,000 (-11%) in the first 7 months of 2012, after decisions by Ryanair and other airlines to cut flights following AENA’s forced… Read the full press release
Notting Hill Carnival Highlights Cost of Tax to Fly to and from the Caribbean
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — London is hosting the biggest Carnival in Europe this weekend which celebrates the UK’s rich Caribbean cultural heritage and generations of shared history. However, these ties are under pressure, with thousands being priced out of trips to and from the Caribbean by the UK’s sky high rates of aviation tax which have… Read the full press release
New store heralds big changes to come in the terminal
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first steps towards the redevelopment of Aberdeen Airport terminal have taken place, with the opening of a new luggage store. ‘Rolling Luggage’ has had a presence at a temporary unit in the airport before security for a number of years, and has now moved into a dedicated space, reflecting their success… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Games media update – Friday 24 August
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — 219,083 passengers are expected at Heathrow today – 110,968 of which are arrivals. More than 1,100 members of the Paralympic Games Family* are expected to arrive at Heathrow today. 219,083 passengers are expected at Heathrow today – 110,968 of which are arrivals. More than 1,100 members of the Paralympic Games Family* are… Read the full press release
Allegiant Announces Nonstop Travel Between Gateway and St. Cloud MN
$89.99* INTRODUCTORY ONE-WAY FARES ST. CLOUD, Minn., 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service between St. Cloud, Minn. and Phoenix / Mesa, Ariz. beginning December 15, 2012. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service with fares as low as $89.99* one way. “We are pleased to bring… Read the full press release