2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Volvo, IMG and The European Tour were today hosted by Bulgaria’s Minister of Physical Education and Sport, Mr Svilen Neykov, and the Bulgarian Golf Association at a special press conference for the Volvo World Match Play Championship in the nation’s capital, Sofia. The press conference marked the beginning of the countdown… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Further to the Chancellor’s announcement that Air Passenger Duty will increase by 2.5% in April 2013, please find comment from ABTA – The Travel Association below. Mark Tanzer, CEO ABTA said: “With growth forecasts slashed yet again by the Chancellor, the Government needs to focus every effort on driving growth. Tourism is… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The gate to Morocco and Western Africa will open when the leading African carrier Royal Air Maroc launches direct flights from Copenhagen to Casablanca next year – a move that also will strengthen Copenhagen as a Northern European hub. Royal Air Maroc’s first take off from Copenhagen Airport at 18:10 hours on… Read the full press release
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Coronado Bay Resort is pleased to announce that it has fundraised over $1 million for the Silver Strand State Beach through an innovative multi-year effort established to maintain and enhance the park’s natural and cultural resources. The project began in 2008 when Loews Coronado Bay initiated an optional… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Marine Resources Panel has proposed a number of measures to help restore whelk stocks in local waters after research showed little improvement in 2012. Members of the Marine Resources Panel heard recently that regular research work by Marine Resources Officers from the Environment Department and information from commercial fishermen indicated that… Read the full press release
Project supports children and their families at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto has partnered with “The Leukemia Slayer” to deliver a message of magic and wonder to patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospita this holiday season. Inspired by the hope and promise The Leukemia… Read the full press release
PHILADELPHIA, PA – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a sold-out 113th Army-Navy Game at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, December 8, the Philadelphia Sports Congress (PSC), a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), today announced that a limited number of standing room tickets are now available for the highly anticipated event. “We are… Read the full press release
Flight arrival ceremony attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Giorgio Starace, Italian Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of ADAC, and senior executives from Etihad Airways, Alitalia and ADAC. Onward codeshare connections for Etihad Airways customers from Rome to Athens,… Read the full press release
Overall international visitor numbers dropped gently like fall leaves, says latest CTC Tourism Snapshot 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — You can never rest on your laurels in the international tourism marketplace. The new Tourism Snapshot released by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department reveals that 1.7 million international travellers came to Canada in September 2012, a… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Volvo, IMG and The European Tour were today hosted by Bulgaria’s Minister of Physical Education and Sport, Mr Svilen Neykov, and the Bulgarian Golf Association at a special press conference for the Volvo World Match Play Championship in the nation’s capital, Sofia. The press conference marked the beginning of the countdown to Bulgaria’s first full European… Read the full press release
Loews Hotels & Resorts to Return to Washington, D.C. with the Purchase of The Madison Hotel NEW YORK, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) today announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase the iconic, 356-room Madison Hotel in the heart of Washington, D.C…. Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — First Bus, one of the UK’s largest bus companies, has revealed it has reduced the volume of waste going to landfill by 10% over the last 12 months across its entire UK operations – more than 70 depots. The company also confirmed that it has successfully reduced its gas and electricity usage… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winter Dance 2013 and Wired Fridays Begin January 4 at the Chicago Cultural Center As winter takes hold, swing into the new year with Winter Dance 2013 and Wired Fridays DJ/dance series at the Chicago Cultural Center (77 East Randolph). Both events are free to the public. Winter Dance 2013 Winter’s version… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holiday season brings a brand-new ambassador for a critically endangered species WHO: Matilda, a 5-year-old eastern bongo, gave birth to a calf late night December 2nd. The new arrival is the second offspring of Matilda and 5-year-old male Tambo. WHAT: Like many of her fellow Zoo Atlanta residents, Matilda is trained to participate in… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr. Leslie Lowe has been promoted to the position of general manager with Mr. Tim Xue appointed director of sales and marketing and Mr. Louis Young appointed director of finance for New World Guiyang Hotel, scheduled to open Summer 2013. Previously the resident manager of New World Shanghai Hotel, Mr. Lowe brings… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the far-flung to the unsung, British Airways has compiled its top 13 destinations to visit in 2013. If 2012 was about East London, then 2013 is about the Far East – as holidaymakers seek the natural unspoilt beauty, charm and good-value that Asia has to offer. Richard Tams, British Airways head… Read the full press release
Dubai, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the travel industry, has appointed Stuart Laird-Smith as Head of Commercial Strategy for the Middle East and Africa. Before joining Travelport, Laird-Smith spent four years with South African Airways (SAA) as Head of Commercial and Operations Finance. While at SAA, he spent time working with several… Read the full press release
Luxury Leader Welcomes Urban Legends and Romantic Hideaway Resorts NEW YORK, NY, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just steps from the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees – but feeling far removed from the bustle – le Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris reinvents the original 1930s spirit of the hotel – in an atmosphere created by legendary designer Philippe… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland today released figures revealing that the number of domestic overnight holiday trips taken in England in August rose by 13 per cent compared to 2011, with just under 8 million trips taken in the month. The latest results from the Great Britain Tourism Survey also show that holiday spend totalled almost… Read the full press release
The best winter family getaway, with one-of-a-kind amenities for kids and teens – and added value for parents Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Searching for that perfect winter family escape? Look no further than the Kid-Kation package atFour Seasons Hotel Boston. With added value for parents and exclusive amenities for kids and teens – including special winter offerings beginning… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The runways at London Stansted and London Luton airports are closed this morning (5 Dec) due to snowfalls. All Ryanair flights from Stansted and Luton this morning will be affected. Passengers should check the status of their flight on the ‘flight info’ section of Ryanair.com. The runway at Stansted is expected to… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Jersey and Guernsey authorities are proposing to extend Condor Ferries’ operating permit for car and passenger ferry services for five years from January 2014. Jersey’s Economic Development Minister and the Chairman of Guernsey’s External Transport Group have agreed a draft update of the Joint Channel Island Sea Transport Policy Statement, which… Read the full press release
Ottawa, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and VIA Rail announced the completion of a number of important projects including additional frequencies and the introduction of a new service between Ottawa and Quebec City. These initiatives will lead to safer, faster, and more efficient service in the Quebec-Windsor corridor…. Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia to relocate to a new Sydney office Key facts Tourism Australia has confirmed that it will be relocating its Sydney headquarters on 14 December 2012. The Federal tourism agency has agreed a ten year lease which will see it move to new offices, on floor 28 and part of floor… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) yesterday celebrated the expansion of its global network at Abu Dhabi International Airport with the start of operation of Garuda Indonesia connecting Abu Dhabi to Jakarta in Indonesia and Amsterdam, Holland. The first flight from the airline arrived to Abu Dhabi from Jakarta… Read the full press release
Fifty Thousand Visitors Expected In Philadelphia for 113th Edition of the Army-Navy Football Game PHILADELPHIA, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The interservice rivalry between the Army and Navy returns to Philadelphia on Saturday, December 8 for the 84th time since the Game’s inception and its 113th edition overall. The weekend is expected to draw 50,000 visitors to… Read the full press release
SYDNEY – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Sydney has recently unveiled a completely restyled Executive Lounge as part of an A$7million upgrade to the Hilton guest rooms and executive lounge. The renovation is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of significant property renovations currently underway across the global portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the… Read the full press release
Best Fares Available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from its hometown hub in Denver, Colo. (DEN) to Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. (AZA) with daily nonstop service. This addition to Frontier’s long-standing service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport provides East Valley customers convenient access to Denver with easy connections to… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arrive early at the airport on Wednesday and Thursday There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport December 5 and 6, 2012. Please arrive early at the airport if your flight departs on Wedenday at 15-18 hrs in the afternoon or on Thursday at 7-10 hrs in the morning. Passengers… Read the full press release
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — COMPLIMENTARY DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE & SUNSET COCKTAILS AT GUY HARVEY OUTPOST THIS WINTER WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost – A TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the… Read the full press release