Ken Pattern Exhibition at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: Painting, Drawings and Lithography

Exhibition continues through February 13, 2013 Jakarta, Indonesia – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta is currently hosting an exhibition of paintings by talented artist Ken Pattern. During this exhibition, more than 80 original paintings are around the Hotel’s Lobby area. The exhibition continues through February 15, 2013. Ken Pattern is a well known artist whose work… Read the full press release

Heathrow confirms Terminal 2 airline occupancy

T2 Roof

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Airport today announced that the new Terminal 2 will be home to STAR Alliance and Aer Lingus flights as well as Virgin Atlantic’s domestic routes when it opens in 2014. The new Terminal 2 will give Heathrow the best passenger facilities of any major hub in Europe. 75% of passengers at… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces New Eindhoven Base (No 52)

31 ROUTES (4 NEW ROUTES) & 1.7m PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2ND DUTCH BASE 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (11 Dec) announced it would open its 52nd base (2nd Dutch base) at Eindhoven in April 2013 with one based aircraft as it invests over $70 million at Eindhoven Airport. Ryanair… Read the full press release

Last minute ideas for great Christmas gifts with airberlin

Last minute ideas for great Christmas gifts with airberlin

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Not chosen any Christmas presents yet? There’s no need to panic – with airberlin’s individual flight vouchers, nobody will be left standing round the Christmas tree empty-handed. Last-minute shoppers can purchase vouchers for amounts starting from ten euros at www.airberlin.com/en-DE/site/fluggutschein.php. The vouchers can be created from a selection of Christmas or holiday motifs… Read the full press release

Accor launches its international women’s network: Women at Accor Generation

Accor aims to account with 50% women hotel managers worldwide, with an intermediary target of 35% by 2015 Paris, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced the international launch of its women’s network: Women at Accor Generation (WAAG). WAAG’s aim is to fight against stereotypes and help Accor reach its gender… Read the full press release

STATE-OF-THE-ART QATAR EXECUTIVE JET ON SHOW IN DUBAI

STATE-OF-THE-ART QATAR EXECUTIVE JET ON SHOW IN DUBAI

Airline’s luxury Jet To Feature At Premier Middle East Business Aviation Air Show Aviation Leaders Converge At One Of Industry’s Most Prestigious Events Dubai, UAE – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways’ luxury jet arm Qatar Executive will have a leading presence at one of the year’s most prestigious air shows this week. Qatar Executive’s state-of-the-art… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes union decision not to strike over the Christmas and New Year period

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today welcomed the announcement by the Flight Attendants Union (FAU) not to stage a strike during the peak travel period over Christmas and New Year. Chief Executive John Slosar said, “This is good news for our passengers, for all Cathay Pacific staff and for the Hong Kong travelling public.”… Read the full press release

City of Chicago, Theater And Dance Take Center Stage

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Provides Companies with More Opportunities to Perform 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce a new, streamlined process, making it more accessible for Chicago’s theater and dance companies to take advantage of performance space and opportunity to workshop… Read the full press release

Летище София, Двоен ръст на пътуващите по вътрешни линии през ноември

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Летище София, Двоен ръст на пътуващите по вътрешни линии през ноември Пътници Двоен ръст на пътуващите по вътрешни линии отчита Летище София през ноември. До Варна и Бургас са летели 12 517 пасажери, спрямо 5 985 за същия месец през миналата година. Над 218 000 са пътувалите по редовни международни линии. С… Read the full press release

Mats Jacobsson becomes new Senior Vice President Distribution for airberlin

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — As per 1 January 2013 Mats Jacobsson (49) will assume the position of Senior Vice President Distribution. In his new role he will be reporting to Paul Gregorowitsch, CCO airberlin. His new responsibilities will include the airberlin group’s service centers, customer service as well as the overall distribution channel strategy. He is… Read the full press release

MMPRC, ‘Sunnyside in Frames’ photography competition deadline extended

MMPRC, ‘Sunnyside in Frames’ photography competition deadline extended

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) extends the deadline of ‘Sunny Side in Frames’ photo competition until 25 June 2013 before 1430hrs. The main purpose of extending the time limit is to allow more photographers to join the competition and to allow them to pool of new destination pictures. This is… Read the full press release

VISITENGLAND ANNOUNCES NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE ACCESSIBLE TOURISM

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland today unveiled plans for a national marketing campaign to promote accessible tourism in England next year. The national tourist board will work with five destinations to develop exciting itineraries with top class accommodation and attractions that provide a warm welcome for all visitors including those with access needs.  The campaign, a… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s Future Secure At Brussels Charleroi – No Moves To Zaventem

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline today (11 Dec) rejected recent speculation emanating from the Belgian Government and/or Brussels Airlines that there was some prospect that Ryanair would move to Brussels Zaventem when Brussels Airlines disappears due to its catastrophic losses. Ryanair has rejected this idle speculation and confirmed its commitment to its base… Read the full press release

Lamb And Syrah Tasting At Makena On December 20, 2012

Lamb And Syrah Tasting At Makena On December 20, 2012

Makena Beach & Golf Resort Partners with Local Master Sommelier to host Lamb & Syrah Wine Tasting in December Wailea, Makena – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort, with the help of Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo, explores the pairing of Lamb & Syrah on December 20, 2012 at the resort’s Molokini Bar… Read the full press release

Qatar welcomes the world at EIBTM, Barcelona

Qatar welcomes the world at EIBTM, Barcelona

Qatar, Doha,  2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the global meeting and events exhibition, EIBTM (Exhibition for the Incentive Business Travel and Meetings), Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will be participating in the 25th anniversary of the event at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, from the 27th till the 29th of November 2012. Hosted by… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport, High five as passenger growth continues

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen Airport enjoyed a near 5% growth in passenger numbers last month, with both domestic and international traffic posting strong growth. Latest figures show the number of passengers using Aberdeen Airport increased by 4.8% in November 2011. Domestic traffic numbers enjoyed the strongest growth, up by 9.1%. International passenger numbers grew by… Read the full press release

Rendezvous Hospitality Group Announces Senior Staff Structure Changes

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) has announced six management changes to strengthen the Australian management team. In making the announcement, Chief Executive Officer, Eric Teng said the changes are the latest step in the Company’s commitment to growth. “We are dedicated to being the hotel group of choice for the discerning traveller for… Read the full press release

Launch of Campaign, “STAY IN KYOTO. TOUCH THE HEART OF JAPAN.”

Launch of Campaign, "STAY IN KYOTO. TOUCH THE HEART OF JAPAN."

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — We reached 100,000 likes on Visit Kyoto Facebook page! To thank you all our fans that have supported us, we are giving away a FREE trip to Kyoto. Please enjoy the magic of Kyoto in winter with a high standard of service and hospitality at all times. To be sure to enter… Read the full press release

Vueling to launch services to two new destinations out of Copenhagen

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In March and June 2013, the Spanish airline will open two new routes out of Copenhagen, to Florence and Malaga, respectively, bringing the number of Vueling routes out of Copenhagen to four. Vueling opened its first two routes out of Copenhagen Airport less than a year ago. Next year, the airline will… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila “Rewind” A New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Dusit Thani Manila

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Join Dusit Thani Manila as the hotel caps off this fabulous year and gears up for another round of endless possibilities with ‘Rewind’ A New Year’s Eve Crossover Dinner and Countdown Celebration on December 31, 2012. Relish the good times with the New Year’s Eve Crossover Dinner showcasing a vast offering of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons to Host Third Annual Virtual Wine Tasting Event

Amaranto Bar

Follow #FSWine on Twitter on Thursday, December 13, 2012 beginning at 5:00 pm GMT *Corporate – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thursday December 13, 2012 will see some of Europe’s leading wine experts take to Twitter to participate in an interactive wine tasting and Q&A session with oenophiles worldwide. The event, hosted and led by the chief… Read the full press release

COLORADO EXTREME SPORTS EVENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WINTER

Action sports competitions to entertain and challenge spectators and participants Denver, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —With fresh snow on the ground and most Colorado ski resorts open for business, extreme sports events will take center stage this winter season. Colorado’s mountains offer guests opportunities to watch professional ski and snowboard athletes compete for coveted titles, or strap… Read the full press release

Ryanair Criticises Aer Lingus-Virgin Lease Deal

BELIEVES IT’S ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF AER LINGUS’ COMMERCIAL FAILURE 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (10 Dec) criticised the Board and Management of Aer Lingus for their latest “wet lease” agreement with Virgin Atlantic, which Ryanair believes is yet another example of Aer Lingus’ commercial failure and lack of any independent future. Ryanair… Read the full press release

SIXTEEN AT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO: SPECTACULAR DINING DESTINATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2012

With festive décor and resplendent views of downtown Chicago’s architectural landmarks, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan, Sixteen – the Michelin-rated fine dining restaurant at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago – promises an enchanting dining CHICAGO – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With festive décor and resplendent views of downtown Chicago’s architectural landmarks, the Chicago River,… Read the full press release

Wyndham Championship’s “Escape To The Wyndham” Named Best 2012 Advertising Campaign By PGA TOUR

Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the nation’s largest hospitality companies, announced today that the Wyndham Championship’s “Escape to the Wyndham” advertising campaign has been named the PGA TOUR’s best of 2012. Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship is… Read the full press release

Heathrow traffic and business commentary November 2012

British Airways Boeing 747 400

Record passenger numbers for the month 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — 5.4 million passengers passed through Heathrow in November, a record for the month and up 3.1% on November 2011. Part of the percentage increase was due to the late half term, as well as disruption in November last year. Taking these and other factors in to… Read the full press release

This Christmas at Dusit Thani Manila

Lobby Lounge’s Harmony Christmas Cocktail

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila makes your holiday wishes come true with an indulgent and mouthwatering series of food and beverage offerings this December. The Festive Season Buffet at Basix All-day Dining Restaurant boasts of the most flavorful dishes from Basix. Take delight in uncovering station after station of appetizers, salad, and variety of international cheese…. Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza® Costa Mesa Orange County Opens

Hotel features 9,000 square feet of meeting space, pool, terrace, lounge, and wine salon 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces the opening of the Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, following a conversion from an independent brand, The Hotel Hanford. A 224-room property in the heart of Orange County,… Read the full press release

Jet Airways ties up with Google India as the only airline partner at the ‘Great Online Shopping Festival’

New Delhi, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to boost the ever expanding online shopping market in India, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, along with Google India and leading eCommerce partners, have come together to introduce the concept of Cyber Monday to India. Titled the ‘Great Online Shopping Festival’, this online festival will go… Read the full press release

Travelport launches new merchandising capability

‘Extra Bags’ feature introduced in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and United Kingdom Auckland, New Zealand, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a substantial merchandising milestone with the introduction of the new Prepaid Extra Bags feature. The new agreement enables Travelport-connected travel agents in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland… Read the full press release