“Reaching more destinations together” – Shared airberlin and Etihad Airways campaign takes off

2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today: Abu Dhabi. Tomorrow: the Seychelles, Sydney or Bangkok. The shared route network operated by airberlin and its strategic partner Etihad Airways spans almost the entire world, from the bustling metropolises of Asia, Arabia and Australia to the dream beaches of the Indian Ocean. With the “Reaching more destinations together” campaign starting… Read the full press release

Give Thanks This Season at the New Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

Give Thanks This Season at the New Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

First-time celebration highlights holiday favourites with new executive chef at helm Santa Fe, U.S.A. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Forge new holiday traditions with a Thanksgiving to remember at the new Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. The Resort will feature a celebratory meal in Terra with all the trimmings, as well as special room rates and… Read the full press release

Estonian Air’s aircraft carrying “Welcome to Estonia” brand elements attracts neighbours to visit Estonia

Estonian Air’s aircraft carrying “Welcome to Estonia” brand elements attracts neighbours to visit Estonia

2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the framework of an ongoing co-operation between Estonian Air and EAS (Enterprise Estonia), one of the Saab SF340 aircraft in Estonian Air fleet was given a special livery to attract tourists from the regional destinations of Estonian Air to spend winter holidays in Estonia. This is a continuation of the marketing… Read the full press release

Concur Study Reveals Road Warriors Packing More Mobile Apps Than Ever, But Are They The Right Ones?

As the busy fall business travel season heats up, survey finds vast majority of travelers embracing mobile apps, yet still looking for tools to reduce stress and increase job satisfaction REDMOND, Wash. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travel got you down? You’re not alone. A recent study conducted by Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated… Read the full press release

Admission discount for the rainy day blues is back!

Get half off admission to Woodland Park Zoo with a Rainy Day Discount coupon offered on select rainy days. A Rainy Day Building Hop map takes you to a number of indoor exhibits and covered areas including the indoor Day Exhibit, which showcases a gallery of smaller-scale exhibits with reptiles and amphibians, such as this tomato frog. Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo

WHAT 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hey, puddle jumpers! The dreary, rainy days are headed our way, but don’t let them get you down. Get ready to venture outdoors to Woodland Park Zoo for the Rainy Day Building Hop and a Rainy Day Discount to go along with your adventure. Get half off zoo admission for up… Read the full press release

Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 Unveiled

New Cultural Plan was Developed Over Months of Meetings with Stakeholders and Community Members Across Chicago; Community Input Led Directly to a New Initiative to Develop an Arts Education Plan for Chicago Public Schools Mayor’s Press Office    312.744.3334 press@cityofchicago.org CHICAGO – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events… Read the full press release

Maldives welcomes the first tourist to the 40th year of Tourism

Maldives welcomes the first tourist to the 40th year of Tourism

2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives extended a warm welcome to the 1st visitor to its 40th year of Tourism, on 3rd October 2012. Mr. Wai Shing Kwok, a Hong Kong citizen arrived Maldives by Sri Lankan Airlines flight which was the first flight to arrive on the 3rd October, landed at 0045hrs. This day is celebrated… Read the full press release

AIANTA selects AOT Staffer for Excellence in Customer Service Award

2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dawn Melvin, the Arizona Office of Tourism’s (AOT) Tribal Tourism Relations Manager, has been recognized as the recipient of the Excellence in Customer Service award by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA). AIANTA is a nonprofit association of American Indian tribes and tribal businesses organized in 1999 to advance Indian Country tourism…. Read the full press release

Lunch Break Menu at Edge, Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami Offers Perfect Midday Escape for Downtown and Brickell Offices

Dine indoors or out on fresh, seasonal dishes

Dine indoors or out on fresh, seasonal dishes Miami, U.S.A. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Downtown Miami’s favourite dining destination has reintroduced the Lunch Break promotion with a delicious three-course menu for an unbeatable price of USD 19.00 per person. The Lunch Break at Edge, Steak and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami offers a three-course menu with choices available… Read the full press release

Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar 2013 On Sale Now

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES POLISH CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2013 CABIN CREW CALENDAR UP TO €100,000 PROCEEDS TO HELP TVN FOUNDATION (WARSAW) 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (16 Oct) announced TVN Foundation (Warsaw, Poland) as its chosen charity partner for the 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar, which it’s hoped will raise up… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Helps Canada’s Newest Citizens Celebrate Their Citizenship By Exploring Their New Home

Participation in the Cultural Access Pass program connects new citizens to an exclusive travel offer MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of National Citizenship Week, VIA Rail Canada is encouraging Canada’s newest citizens to hop on a train and explore the country they’ve chosen to call home by taking advantage of an exclusive travel… Read the full press release

easyJet to open new direct service to Edinburgh

British airline easyJet has opened for ticket sales for its new direct service from Copenhagen to Edinburgh. The first flight out of Copenhagen will be on 21 March 2013. 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet opens non-stop service number 11 out of Copenhagen next spring. As from March 2013, passengers out of Copenhagen Airport can fly easyJet… Read the full press release

Amadeus launches mobile booking app and new UI for its online corporate travel booking tool

• Amadeus e-Travel Management helps corporations achieve a higher adoption rate possible thanks to its new workflow redesign and improved look and feel • The new mobile booking app enables efficiency and continuity of service for travellers on the road Madrid, Spain, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel… Read the full press release

CONSULTATION LAUNCHED ON AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLAN FOR TOURISM

2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitBritain has launched a consultation on a growth strategy for inbound tourism to Britain, with an ambition to reach 40 million visitors by 2020, a 3% year on year increase. The strategy shows how aligning marketing and Government policy can deliver an economic legacy, building on Britain’s successful hosting of the 2012… Read the full press release

Phuket’s Amazing Vegetarian Festival October 2012

2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every year Phuket plays host to numerous festivals and celebrations – both national and international – but the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is arguably the most interesting, unusual, cultural, and delicious of them all. Held over a nine-day period in September or October, this festival celebrates the Chinese community’s belief that abstinence from… Read the full press release

Experience Cultural Heritage at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

The charm of Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Hangzhou at West Lake, China – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —UNESCO World Heritage Site An irreplaceable staple of Chinese cultural legacy, the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou was officially introduced to the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2011. The Lake, covering a substantial area of 3,322.88 hectares (13… Read the full press release

Travelport Appoints Industry Leader Damian Hickey as Vice President of Distribution Sales and Services for Asia-Pacific

Singapore- 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the appointment of Damian Hickey as its Vice President, Distribution Sales and Services for the Asia-Pacific region.  In his role, Hickey will have overall responsibility for travel content provider relationships in the region such as airlines and rail companies, which… Read the full press release

Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club Restores Original Murals in Restaurant to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Re-Opening

On-Property Celebrations Include Menu Additions from 1992, Pompeii-inspired Cocktails, Facebook Photo Contest & More

On-Property Celebrations Include Menu Additions from 1992, Pompeii-inspired Cocktails, Facebook Photo Contest & More 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club is commemorating the resort’s 20th anniversary since its grand re-opening in 1992 by restoring four original murals from the original Pompeii Room, now… Read the full press release