DEAD SEA – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), offered advice and support to over 250 students at Amman Baptist School at their recently held 8th Annual Career Day event. Students from the 10th, 11th and 12th grades were given coaching lessons, insights into career options and tips… Read the full press release
Sindbad online Raffle winners thrilled to have won 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sindbad, Oman Air’s Frequent Flyer Programme has announced the winners of its exclusive online Raffles on sindbad.omanair.com where Sindbad members can use their miles to purchase Raffle tickets and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Wayne Pearce, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, said:… Read the full press release
New hotel is fourth property Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) manages in Greater Pittsburgh ATLANTA – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), a privately owned hotel ownership and management group based in Atlanta, today announced the grand opening of the new Hampton Inn & Suites/Waterfront-West Homestead in West Homestead, PA. The new hotel is the fourth… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of the new 106-room Wyndham Garden Chinatown in New York City to the Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts portfolio, increasing the upscale hotel brand’s presence in New York City. The opening of… Read the full press release
Thousands of Children in Garhoud’s National Charity School Will Benefit From a Newly Renovated Auditorium & Library DUBAI, UAE – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 100 team members from Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, Residences, Hilton Dubai Creek and the Hilton Worldwide Regional (MEA) office took their passion for hospitality and service out into the local… Read the full press release
Local artists invited to contribute to décor of new hotel Baku, Azerbaijan – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Conceived as a celebration of local Azeri art, the Blue Water exhibition at Four Seasons Hotel Baku will be presented to invited guests in a special unveiling on November 27, 2012. The project comprises about 100 pieces of visual art, photography and… Read the full press release
Overall reduction in charges to airlines for 2013 Toronto— 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has approved changes to airline rates and charges for 2013. The result of these changes will be an overall reduction in charges paid by the airlines operating at Toronto Pearson. This is the sixth consecutive year that fees have been… Read the full press release
MOSCOW – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from January 07, 2013 Aeroflot will introduce a second daily flight to Donetsk, Ukraine. Aeroflot SU1812 flight will leave Moscow from Sheremetyevo airport Terminal D daily at 09:45 and arrive at Donetsk International Airport at 09:35. The return flight, SU1813, will leave Donetsk at 10:15 and will land in Moscow at 14:30. The flights will be conducted on Airbus A319 aircraft. Aeroflot is already… Read the full press release
2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, will introduce allocated seating on all of its flights – typically over 1000 a day – from 27 November 2012. The airline trialled allocated seating in April with nearly 2 million passengers flying on 12,500 allocated seating flights. In response to the trial’s success, the airline took… Read the full press release
2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dorchester is delighted to announce Jessica Zammar, spa therapist at The Dorchester Spa, has been awarded Kerstin Florian’s ‘UK Therapist of the Year’ for the third year running. Karyn Glock, senior therapist at The Dorchester Spa, was announced this year’s runner up, also the third year in a row that one… Read the full press release
Celebrate the Holidays in Grand Tradition with The Drake Hotel CHICAGO – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Drake Hotel has been celebrating the holidays in grand tradition since 1920, complete with festive décor, special events and featured holiday menus. “The Drake Hotel continues to be an important part of Chicago, woven deep into many lives through… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched today its special promotional offer for customers parking at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the upcoming winter holidays, offering great value and maximum convenience for all travelers. Those flying between 1st Dec and 31st January can enjoy preferential rates from only AED… Read the full press release
Guests can take a holiday from technology, reconnect with loved ones and receive a complimentary Costa Rica-style custom iPhone case Costa Rica – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Do you love your favorite technology devices but want to take a short holiday from them to reconnect with nature, friends, loved ones and yourself? Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica now… Read the full press release
Massport Opens Commercial Traffic-Only Roadway in East Boston The Multimillion Dollar Project Will Take Thousands of Airport-related Commercial Vehicles Off Residential Streets Each Year BOSTON – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today joined local, state and federal officials as well as family members of the late Martin A. Coughlin to open a… Read the full press release
Resources Buyer from Linc Energy to Support Leading Sector Focus Brisbane, Australia, 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced a new appointment to the GBTA AUS/NZ Advisory Board to support the region’s activity in the Energy & Resources sector. As the Global Travel Manager at… Read the full press release
Parsippany, NJ. – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Specials on Select Vacation Rentals Starting as Low as $69 USD Per Night This holiday season, treat yourself or family and friends to a dream beach or ski vacation and save up to 50 percent off your stay with Wyndham Vacation Rentals’® Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to heavy fog in Tallinn Estonian Air flights OV174 (Amsterdam-Tallinn), OV176 (Brussels-Tallinn) and OV482 (Stockholm-Tallinn) are diverted to Helsinki until the situation is improved. Tallinn-Moscow flight is delayed. Flights OV521/522 (Tallinn-Jyväskylä-Tallinn) and OV471/472 (Tallinn-Paris-Tallinn) are cancelled. Passengers will be rerouted. We kindly ask passengers to follow information displays at the airport and to… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with representatives from Maldives Tourism Industry have participated in China International Travel Market (CITM) 2012, the largest travel fair in Asia which took place in Shanghai China, from 15th to 18th November 2012. MMPRC together with 61 representatives from 31 companies took part in the exhibition. Maldives had… Read the full press release
Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Extension of affiliation agreement reaffirms leading European resort developer’s long-standing relationship with vacation exchange leader Holiday Club Resorts has signed a new agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. The Finland-based developer is the largest European timeshare developer, with resorts in Finland, Sweden, mainland Spain and Gran… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has launched its own dedicated website for travel agents. Individually tailored hotel offers and information are now available to travel agency and tour operator staff at www.steigenbergertravelagents.com. Good news for travel agents, who have been able to book specially designed offers from the Steigenberger Hotel group since 22… Read the full press release
Italian executive sous chef, renews Aqua Restaurant’s menu blending freshest local products with an Italian touch Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aqua Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, inspired by the beautiful Bosphorus, presents its new menu combining seasonal and local vegetables of Turkey with the most loved Italian recipes. With Istanbul’s winter… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “Passenger Information System” developed by TAV IT is brought into use of passengers at Ataturk Airport. With the kiosks of “Passenger Information System” which enable passengers to access all sorts of necessary information ranging from address descriptions to the weather forecasts, life would be much easier at the airport. “Passenger Information… Read the full press release
20,000 JPMiles and one-way complimentary base fare waived domestic ticket on first charge 10,000 bonus JPMIles for applying before December 25, 2012 Privileges of American Express Platinum membership including world-class service MUMBAI, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and American Express today launched the new Jet Airways American Express Platinum Credit Card… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group is to join the ‘Ärzte an Bord’ (‘Doctors on Board’) programme run by the Lufthansa Group. Doctors can register immediately, free of charge. Registration is rewarded with a credit of 5,000 premium miles and a pocket book of aviation medicine. In this way, the airlines want to improve… Read the full press release
“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The automated border checks at Frankfurt Airport are now simpler than ever. An amazingly realistic-looking virtual federal policewoman, projected onto a pane as a hologram, explains in seconds how to quickly and easily pass the immigration check with “easyPASS”. This virtual assistant is located… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pour voyager avantageusement en train, les voyageurs peuvent profiter du Christmas Deal chaque week-end (samedi ou dimanche) de décembre et tous les jours durant les vacances de Noël (du 22/12/2012 au 06/01/2013 inclus). Pour 9,90 euros, le navetteur peut effectuer un trajet aller-retour sur la même journée en 2e classe ou recevoir… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published a proposal to establish a single system for the safety approval of Third Country Operators (TCO) operating into, within or out of the European Union (EU). Released in a document known as an Opinion, the proposed rules have been subject to two rounds public… Read the full press release
Bitters, brandies and bourbons take centre stage in the new cocktail lineup created by Head Bartenders Jamie MacBain and Duane Sylvestre Washington, DC, U.S.A. – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — BOURBON STEAK at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC has unveiled a new cocktail menu created by Head Bartenders Jamie MacBain and Duane Sylvestre. Resurrected from an age of skilled sartorialists, the Dandy makes an appearance… Read the full press release
Project Represents First Renaissance Hotel to Open in Alberta 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is thrilled to announce the addition of the new Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to its portfolio in Canada. When opened, the hotel will represent the first Renaissance Hotel to open in Alberta. Marriott International currently operates 74 hotels… Read the full press release
Air fares start at $49* one way for travel in the new year SEATTLE — 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines launches a Cyber Monday sale today for travel after the holidays featuring low one-way fares starting at $49* from Reno, Nev., to San Jose, Calif., $59* from Seattle to San Francisco and $159* from Oakland… Read the full press release