Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, Wins “Best Business Hotel In Jakarta” Award At The Business Traveller 2012 Awards

Hong Kong, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Following a successful extensive renovation in October 2009, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, is delighted to be crowned as The Best Business Hotel in Jakarta at the recent Business Traveller 2012 Awards ceremony, held recently in Hong Kong. Located in the heart of Jakarta’s business, government and diplomatic district, where major embassies, commercial buildings… Read the full press release

Smokin’ Hot Celebration at Dickey’s in Humble

Smokin’ Hot Celebration at Dickey’s in Humble

Humble, TX, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Humble can satisfy their barbecue craving at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Friday, November 2, Dickey’s Barbecue will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches at its grand opening on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “The greatest thing about becoming a franchise owner for Dickey’s is seeing people… Read the full press release

Create Fun-Filled Holiday Memories At Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco

Hong Kong, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco invites guests to create lasting memories with an array of festive experiences this holiday season. Calm the body and mind with a soothing treatment at The Spa; indulge in delectable menus from the world-class kitchen at Brasserie S&P; or retreat to sumptuous guestroom accommodations with a special… Read the full press release

Dickey’s Barbecue Opening New Location in Fort Myers

Dickey’s Barbecue Opening New Location in Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is opening its doors at its new location in Fort Myers on Thursday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Local owner, Adam Rodriguez, will be serving the first 100 customers a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich. “Once our store signs went up, we started getting calls… Read the full press release

Porter Airlines – Hurricane Sandy update

TORONTO, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to forecasted weather conditions related to Hurricane Sandy, Porter Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Newark, Boston and Washington on Monday, October 29, and Tuesday, October 30. It is anticipated that flights will resume on Wednesday, October 31, for these routes. In addition, all Porter flights arriving at… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Maldives Undertakes Benchmarking of Environmental Performance

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an important milestone, the environmental performance of Dusit Thani Maldives has been recognised by EarthCheck; the travel and tourism industry’s leading environmental management, benchmarking and certification company. EarthCheck operates the world’s most scientifically rigorous benchmarking program and measures key indicators such as energy and water consumption, total waste production, and community… Read the full press release

Ring In The New Year At Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco

Hong Kong, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco’s exclusive dining and accommodation packages for the New Year offer opportunities for guests to welcome 2013 in unique style. Embrace the Dawn of a New Year at The Spa Guests can rejuvenate in preparation for the New Year with a Personal Peace package treatment at The Spa. Guests… Read the full press release

MBE/WBE/VBE Contracting Opportunity Event Helps Make Valuable Connections

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Forget cold calls and pitching over the telephone — nothing beats networking and face-to-face communication when trying to seal that important business deal. Purchasing agents and key decision makers will be available in one convenient place for small business owners to meet and discuss options at the Contracting Opportunity Event. The event targets minority-, women-… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

Fed up of making annual pledges to eliminate bad habits only to return to your old ways six weeks later? You’re not alone. 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — For many, New Year’s Eve marks a chance to turn over a new leaf and start afresh. Now, we’re all for self-improvement, but here at VisitEngland we fully believe… Read the full press release

Porter Airlines celebrating 6th birthday

TORONTO, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —The party is on at Porter Airlines to celebrate six years of flying. It has been that long since two aircraft simultaneously departed between Ottawa and Toronto, the company’s first route. With a home base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Porter’s six years have helped redefine what customers expect of an… Read the full press release

Hurricane Sandy | VIA Rail Canada maintains its services

Montréal, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada will operate according to regular schedules today, despite the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which is being forecasted by Environment Canada in the Maritimes, the Province of Quebec and Ontario. However, unforeseen circumstances caused by the Hurricane may disrupt schedules. VIA Rail advises caution when traveling and invites Canadians… Read the full press release

Thailand Earns Several Top Honors in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards:Bangkok Voted #1 City in Asia

Thailand Earns Several Top Honors in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards:Bangkok Voted #1 City in Asia

Bangkok, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has once again been recognized as a premier travel destination in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the highest accolades in the industry. This year’s awards – the 25th annual – reflect the opinions of a record 46,476 readers who participated in the survey, and who honored… Read the full press release

Travel Guard® North America Providing Free Assistance Services to U.S. and Canadian Travelers Affected by Hurricane Sandy and ‘Frankenstorm’

Flight and Hotel Rebooking, Emergency Medical Assistance and More Available Through Toll-Free Number Stevens Point, Wisc. — 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Guard North America® (www.travelguard.com), a leader in travel insurance solutions and assistance plans, announced today that it will provide emergency travel and medical assistance services free to all U.S. and Canadian travelers and their families… Read the full press release

Art Taipei 2012 – Entrance is free to EVA Air passengers holding a boarding pass

ART TAIPEI 2012 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking place at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 in the Xinyi District, Art Taipei brings together 150 galleries from around the world. In Addition to browsing and purchasing art, collectors may attend workshops, talks and other related events. Entrance is free to EVA Air passengers holding a boarding… Read the full press release

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES GUARANTEED TRAVEL PROGRAM HURRICANE SANDY (NEW YORK AREA) OCTOBER 2012

Advisory # 3- 2012 Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the onset of Hurricane Sandy in the New York area, Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) passengers booked and ticketed to travel during the period October 28, 2012 to October 31, 2012, will be permitted to make changes to their reservations without penalty subject to the following conditions:… Read the full press release

New Hampton Inn Opens in Morgan Hill

107-room property brings Hamptonality to California MORGAN HILL, Calif. – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 107-room Hampton Inn Morgan Hill located at 16115 Condit Road. “Hampton combines quality,… Read the full press release

City plans an evening of Christmas cheer!

Bath Christmas Market opening night (market open from 10am) Holburne Lantern Procession (5pm) Transient Graffiti (from 5pm) 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the evening of 22nd November, Bath will be celebrating the start of the Christmas season in style, with the first night of Bath Christmas Market being marked with a grand procession, organised by the Holburne… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport Offers Free Parking to Help Boost Travel Between Holidays

Depart Midweek and Park FREE for Up To Three Days Oakland, CA – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) is brightening the outlook for travel during the holiday season with up to three days of free parking for passengers departing mid-week between Thanksgiving Day, November 22 and December 20, a $66.00 value. OAK already has… Read the full press release

Enotel Affiliates its Five-Star Resort with RCI

The Portuguese hotel group enters timeshare market by joining the leader in vacation exchange Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enotel has signed an affiliation agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. Enotel, one of Portugal’s leading hotel brands, has recently joined the timeshare mixed-use market with its Madeira-based resort, Enotel Lido Resort… Read the full press release

EVA Launches Taipei-Hakodate Flights

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air now links Taiwan to a second destination in Hokkaido with flights between Taipei and Hakodate, the third-largest city on Japan’s northernmost island. The airline celebrated the new service with festivities beginning at the departure gate in Taipei and continuing in Hakodate upon its first regularly scheduled arrival. “With the launch… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International reaches a global agreement with the environmental management system EarthCheck

• In the past decade, the hotel company has recorded savings of €1.3 million in energy costs and 500 million litres of water thanks to the EarthCheck system Palma de Mallorca, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, has extended its partnership with EarthCheck, one of the most important Sustainable Tourism certification programmes… Read the full press release

LATEST FLIGHT ADVISORY – CARIBBEAN AIRLINES CANCELS FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF NEW YORK’S JFK AIRPORT FOR THE 28TH AND 29TH OCTOBER 2012

Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to adverse weather conditions affecting the JFK International Airport due to Hurricane Sandy flight cancellations into and out of JFK for the 28th and the 29th of October are as follows: The following flights for Sun 28th Oct are now cancelled: BW011 BW017 The following… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways to convert its Boeing 737-300 Passenger Jets into Freighters

The aircraft will complement the Boeing 747-400 Safari Connection Freighter NAIROBI, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has announced that it will convert four of its Boeing B737-300 passenger jets into freighters as it ramps up its cargo unit to meet surging cargo transportation demand across Africa and beyond. The first two of these aircraft are… Read the full press release

New Exhibition Showcases the work of Architect Moshe Safdie

BENTONVILLE, AR — 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is known not only for its remarkable collection of American masterworks, but also for its breathtaking architecture and natural setting. The museum was designed by international architect Moshe Safdie, with specific attention to integrating the building complex with the landscape and providing a… Read the full press release

KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY RECEIVES HOSPITALITY HERITAGE AWARD

Washington, D.C., 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) presented members of the Kemmons Wilson family with the Hospitality Heritage Award on October 23, in Orlando. Considered one of the lodging industry’s most prestigious honors, the award acknowledges the family’s remarkable leadership and commitment to the hospitality industry and their community… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines entrará a formar parte de oneworld el próximo 1 de febrero

Su incorporación permitirá ampliar la red de la alianza en el Sudeste asiático con 14 nuevos destinos y un país más. Madrid, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines se convertirá en miembro de pleno derecho de oneworld a partir del 1 de febrero de 2013. La incorporación de Malaysia Airlines permitirá ampliar de forma sustancial la red de la alianza… Read the full press release

Heathrow (SP) Limited Results for the nine months ended 30 September 2012

Heathrow passengers up 0.6% to 53.0 million, with combined Heathrow and Stansted passengers down 0.5% to 66.4 million 8.2% revenue increase supports 9.6% Adjusted EBITDA growth Capital investment increases by over 25% from 2011 as activity on Terminal 2 fit out intensifies Strong operational performance during Olympics drives passenger satisfaction to record levels Stansted disposal… Read the full press release

il Cielo Restaurant Presents Novel Italian Experience At Hilton Singapore

▪ Sustainable, natural and organic sources ▪ First in Singapore freshly made ‘a la minute’ Burrata mozzarella ▪ Homemade organic pasta and handcrafted cured meats SINGAPORE – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the top floor of the 24-storey hotel on Orchard Road, the stylish, contemporary il Cielo (which means ‘the sky’) restaurant is set to… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Third Quarter Results

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — “We are pleased to note the continued growth of passengers and revenues throughout the quarter.” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA). “Critical to our revenue diversification strategies, the third quarter included the announcement of important airport campus developments, continuing our contribution to community by leveraging assets… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport, important news about the winter timetable

2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — When the clocks change on Sunday 28 October 2012, the winter timetable at Zurich Airport will also go into effect and be valid until 30 March 2013. There are several new developments in the airport’s attractive route network. Swiss International Air Lines (LX) From 29 November 2012 to 5 May 2013 SWISS… Read the full press release