Daily Archives: December 3, 2012

Four Seasons Arrives in Tanzania: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Now Open

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Four Seasons Arrives in Tanzania: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Now Open

Serengeti, Tanzania, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a rebrand and an extensive upgrade, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania officially opened its doors today. The Serengeti National Park is considered by many as the best in Africa and is one of Tanzania’s most famous natural wonders. The Lodge is the first Four Seasons in Sub-Saharan Africa and marks the introduction… Read the full press release

Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme enhancing the future of Hong Kong Aviation – 2013 Programme Opens for Application

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Director General of Civil Aviation Norman Lo (eighth from right, middle row), Dragonair CEO Patrick Yeung (seventh from right, middle row), Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps Commanding Officer Group Captain Lee Kwok-wing (sixth from left, middle row), and Dragonair General Manager Operations Captain Peter Sanderson (sixth from right, middle row) with graduates of the 2012 Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme.

HONG KONG, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty-four Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme 2012 graduates were honoured at a special event organised by the airline as the programme concluded successfully last Friday. The programme, a major initiative under the Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy, aims to motivate and inspire young Hong Kong people aged 18 to 25 who aspire to… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels & Resorts To Open Its Second Hotel In Alexandria, Egypt

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts To Open Its Second Hotel In Alexandria, Egypt

New Signing Represents 19th Hilton Worldwide Property in Egypt DUBAI, U.A.E and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide is set to further strengthen its presence in Egypt following the signing of a management agreement with Delta for Tourism & Hotels Company to introduce a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property to the city… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo’s South African lion cubs continue to thrive

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Woodland Park Zoo’s South African lion cubs continue to thrive behind the scenes under the care of 3-year-old mama Adia (ah-DEE-uh). The attached photos were taken Nov. 27. The cubs were born Nov. 8 and mark the first birth of lions at the zoo since 1991.

2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos in animal care, conservation and education programs. Woodland Park Zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. By inspiring… Read the full press release

Ryanair Calls On Minister Varadkar To Reverse Airport, Train And Bus Price Hikes To Stop “The Gathering” Becoming “The Grabbing”

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2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (3 Dec) called on Minister Leo Varadkar to reverse the recently announced 2013 price increases at the DAA airport monopoly and the Government-controlled CIE train and bus monopolies to prevent visitors coming to Ireland for “The Gathering” in 2013 being ripped-off by the Government-owned, high-priced transport providers. Speaking at an… Read the full press release

PIA and Travelport Sign Full Content Agreement

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New content deal to benefit Galileo and Worldspan users across Europe, Middle East and Africa Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced that is has reached a breakthrough Full Content Agreement with Pakistan’s national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The new… Read the full press release

SWISS names Airbus A320 HB-IJL “Nyon”

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2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS has named a further member of its aircraft fleet after a Swiss municipality. Airbus A320 HB-IJL now carries the name “Nyon”, in honour of the town in Canton Vaud. The naming, which was performed at an official ceremony in the town today, is part of SWISS’s broader endeavours to raise its… Read the full press release

Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri Introduces Lahori Food Festival At Zune The Indian Specialty Restaurant

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Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri today announced a Lahori Food Festival at Zune, the Indian specialty restaurant. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

NEW DELHI – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri today announced a Lahori Food Festival at Zune, the Indian specialty restaurant. From December 1 – 15, 2012, guests at the hotel, located adjacent to the Janakpuri West Metro station and 18 km from South Delhi and Connaught Place, will be able to relish… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo works to stem global turtle extinction phenomenon

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Woodland Park Zoo works to stem global turtle extinction phenomenon and celebrates recent hatchlings from two turtle species, the Egyptian tortoise and western Washington pond turtle.

2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo works to stem global turtle extinction phenomenon WHAT More than 50 percent of the world’s known turtle species are facing extinction, making the reptiles one of the most endangered groups of animals on the planet. Woodland Park Zoo, in partnership with local and international conservation leaders, is playing an… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada publishes its Third Quarter 2012 Results

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Montréal, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada’s Board of Directors today released the Corporation’s third quarter 2012 results. Between July and September 2012, VIA Rail’s ridership and revenues were lower than last year for the same period, due partially to challenges faced by the travel industry. However, as a result of stringent cost management measures,… Read the full press release

Accor, Sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a €22m Sale & Management-Back agreement

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2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its asset management strategy, Accor announces the sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a sale and management-back agreement, for a total value of €22m (€144,000 per room). The hotel will continue to be operated by Accor under a long-term management agreement. The acquisition is carried out jointly by Amundi… Read the full press release

San Diego Zoo, Xiao Liwu Shows Off Growing Belly

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San Diego Zoo, Xiao Liwu Shows Off Growing Belly

San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub, Wiggles and Crawls During Exam 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Giant panda cub Xiao Liwu stretched out and showed his belly while animal care staff checked him over during his weekly exam at the San Diego Zoo. Nutritionist Jennifer Parsons took his measurements and noted that this panda cub is growing as… Read the full press release

Celebrate Opulence at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel with $25,000 “Fit for Royalties” Special

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Singapore, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel has launched its $25,000 ”Fit for Royalties” Special to welcome the festive season from 1 to 31 December 2012. Arrive in style at the hotel in a stretch limousine that sits eight persons comfortably and be transported in a buggy to the private driveway of the Garden Villa… Read the full press release

2012 Christmas Train Launch & Tree Lighting Ceremony At Hilton Beijing

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The highly anticipated 18th Annual Hilton Beijing Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place on Saturday December 1st, 2012. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

@ Hilton Beijing, 1st December BEIJING – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The highly anticipated 18th Annual Hilton Beijing Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place on Saturday December 1st, 2012. A three storey tall Christmas tree will fill the grand Hilton Beijing lobby with the festive warmth of the season. As our special guest, Miss… Read the full press release

Santa Lands at Heathrow

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Santa Lands at Heathrow

Santa arrives on the roof of Heathrow Terminal 4 with watches, Ipads and teddy bears for lucky passengers ‘Twas the flight before Christmas… When all through Heathrow, Making every journey better, had a yuletide echo; The presents were hung by the gate room with care, In hope that Secret Santa soon would be there; The… Read the full press release

Maritime Bus and VIA Rail Canada Join Forces

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Montréal, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new operating partnership between Maritime Bus and VIA Rail Canada will greatly improve service and add options for Maritimes travellers. The two companies will share the existing VIA Rail stations in Halifax, Truro, and Moncton as at December 1st, 2012. This partnership is wonderful news for our customers,” says Mike… Read the full press release

TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS PRESTIGE SERVICE

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Take a luxury break from just £879 per person 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s leading independent tour operator Premier Holidays has launched their new Prestige brochure. This luxury brochure focuses on Far East destinations as well as India, Indian Ocean, South Africa, Middle East, Australia and the USA. Packages start from only £879 per person… Read the full press release

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT ROSEWOOD TUCKER’S POINT

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The acclaimed resort makes an ideal Bermudian getaway during the festive season BERMUDA – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda is ringing in the holiday season with exciting and innovative happenings at the resort. From a new restaurant concept at the Clubhouse and updates at The Point to special holiday packages, there is… Read the full press release

KINGS ISLAND TO BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 SEASON

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island will begin accepting applications December 1 online at visitkingsisland.com to fill more than 4,000 seasonal positions for the 2013 operating season, which begins April 27. A diverse range of job opportunities are available and associates needed in all areas of park operation including admissions, call center, cash control,… Read the full press release

CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT VOTED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF THE YEAR

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2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult says he is delighted by the award. “Those of us close to the airport think it’s a very special place and it seems travellers agree,” he says. “To have readers of the widely respected magazine Travel Digest vote us the International Airport Of The Year is stunning. “We… Read the full press release

Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa Recognized For “Best Contribution To An Event By A Venue” At Marketing Events Awards 2012

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Marketing Event Awards 2012

PHUKET, Thailand – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa has been awarded “Best Contribution to an Event by a Venue” by Marketing Events Awards 2012, held at a gala event on November 22, 2012 in Singapore. Marketing Events Awards 2012 honors the best of event marketing, management, and planning industry in Asia…. Read the full press release

Brussels Airport invests heavily in logistics

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2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since two years Brussels Airport is implementing a new strategy to play a key role as intercontinental air cargo hub. Compared to other transport sectors, air cargo provides an exceptional added value to our economy. Worldwide cargo development has a growth potential that is much higher than our domestic economic growth rate,… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport, Tenants move into state-of-the-art airport office building

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Budapest Airport, Tenants move into state-of-the-art airport office building

Tenants have moved into their new offices in building 72A at Budapest Airport. The airport operator originally began to renovate the facility for Hungarian national carrier Malév, which planned to move its management and administrative staff here from the city during the summer. In spite of the difficult conditions on the office lease market, Budapest… Read the full press release

Finish the Year in Style at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF

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Finish the Year in Style at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF

Celebrate Christmas and New Year with Four Seasons México, D.F., Mexico – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF has planned attractive events for the end of the year and to greet the New Year 2013. In the wonderful surroundings of the Hotel, in the courtyard where every Sunday Champagne Brunch takes place, a special Christmas Champagne… Read the full press release

Vermont State Calendar of Events: December Holiday Festivities

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MONTPELIER, Vt. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of December in Vermont’s downtowns and mountain villages are aglow with holiday cheer! It’s a time to explore cozy inside venues and outdoor adventures; soothing symphonies, decadent dining, skiing, snow-shoeing and sleigh rides await. Here’s a sampling of the hundreds of events on VermontVacation.com this month, and… Read the full press release

Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa Announces Women’s Day Package

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Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa today announced promotion for Women's Day, an occasion to celebrate women from all over the world. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

8 March is an historical celebration of women and the part that they play in all of our lives whether it is in the role as friend, lover, mother, daughter or sister MALDIVES – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa today announced promotion for Women’s Day, an occasion to celebrate women… Read the full press release

airberlin countdown: inaugural Berlin-Chicago flight takes off in 111 days

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airberlin countdown: inaugural Berlin-Chicago flight takes off in 111 days

Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel welcomes the first non-stop flight service to the German capital Flights to the Windy City now already available for booking 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 23rd March 2013, the first airberlin flight from Berlin to Chicago will take place, making airberlin the only airline to connect the two major cities with… Read the full press release

Survey finds men are more environmentally responsible car drivers than women

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Poll shows a gender split on gentle driving

2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Male motorists are more likely to drive in a more environmentally friendly manner than females, according to the surprising results of a new survey. And more men than women say they will only use a car when cycling, public transport or walking are not an option. The new research, published today, also… Read the full press release

Ryanair Critical Of OFT’s False Claims On Payment Fees

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OFT INVITED TO PAY FEES ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS AFTER CAUSING INCREASES 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low fares airline, today (29 Nov) said it was disappointed, but not surprised, by the OFT’s attempt to distance themselves from their anti-consumer rulings, as it invited to pay these increases on the passengers’ behalf. Before the… Read the full press release

How tourism can cut emissions – UNWTO outlines strategies at COP18 Doha climate change conference

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Doha, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its on-going effort to cut global tourism emissions, UNWTO brought together experts from United Nations agencies and Oxford University at UN climate change talks in Qatar to present the latest strategies helping to reduce tourism’s contribution to global warming. Cutting-edge alternative aircraft fuels, emissions trading schemes for aviation, water recycling systems on… Read the full press release