ORANGUTAN OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES ENRICHMENT AND PROMOTES CONSERVATION To download images, visit the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Flickr page. Created with flickr slideshow. 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — When great ape keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo were deciding how to add more variety and enrichment to their animals’ lives, they turned to Orangutan Outreach and a program that had… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Dolan Hotels celebrates Taste Accreditation Awards
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tides at the Somerville Hotel, The Golden Sands restaurant, and Indigo’s at Hotel Cristina have all been recognised for their exceptional dining experiences and have been presented with the most prestigious Taste Award available, ‘Gold Highly Commended’. Bill Dolan, chairman of Dolan Hotels said he was delighted with the company’s achievement. ‘We work hard to ensure that… Read the full press release
AAAE Recognizes 70 Airports For Training Excellence
Alexandria, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has recognized 70 airports with an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award for training completed in calendar year 2012. The award winners are: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Springfield Airport Authority Addison Airport Augusta Regional Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AvPORTS at Teterboro Airport Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International… Read the full press release
THE WORLD TEAK CONFERENCE 2013
Thailand hosts the World Teak Conference 2013 In Bangkok, 25-30 March 2013 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has advised to the Lord Chamberlain to study and to look into how to conserve and preserve the important plant genetic resources of Thailand, that would benefits to the Thai of present and future generations. The HRH… Read the full press release
Hampton Hotels Exhibits Continued Growth and Stability with 22 Property Openings in Q4 2012
Brand Rounds Out the Year with More Than 70 Combined Domestic and International Openings MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the results of an impressive fourth quarter, which marked the opening of 22 new properties and… Read the full press release
Furry February Fun at ZooAmerica
Guests Enjoy Chocolate-Themed Events, Teddy Bears and Discounts Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park participates in Hershey’s month-long, destination-wide celebration of all things chocolate, Chocolate-Covered February, throughout the month of February. In addition to chocolate-themed events, the Zoo hosts a teddy bear clinic and offers Friday discounts. All special events and activities are free with… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Increase Flight Schedule For Football Fans Traveling To The Big Easy For The Big Game
Airline Adds Extra Flights from San Francisco and Baltimore/Washington to New Orleans 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways is once again making the right call for football fans planning to travel to New Orleans for the big game on Feb. 3, 2013. Today, the airlines introduced additional flights… Read the full press release
Hoseasons Extends Call Centre Opening to 10 p.m. to Meet Demands for U.K. Breaks
Lowestoft, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hoseasons has extended its call centre opening hours to respond to high demand for UK breaks, following the launch of its £1.8 million marketing push for the first quarter of 2013. The company will now take calls until 10 p.m. from Sunday to Friday, and until 7 p.m. on Saturday, giving customers… Read the full press release
The InterContinental Montreal Joins with the Montreal Snow Village to Bring to Life “New York on Ice”
MONTREAL, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The InterContinental® Montreal is proud to join the Montreal Snow Village and Ice Hotel, a Nordic experience set to dazzle and delight visitors looking for a unique adventure. The Village, which is North America’s first and only entire village made of snow and ice, will officially open on Tuesday, January 22nd in the city’s… Read the full press release
Meliá launches “Meliá Hotels Store”, its online home products store
The company offers guests a chance to take the accommodation experience home with the purchase of its bedroom and bathroom products Meliá is the first Spanish hotel company to launch its own online home products store Palma de Mallorca, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International has become the first Spanish hotel company to launch its… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport goes Green
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) has gone electric for its latest fleet purchase. The airport recently purchased an electric Renault Kangoo mini-van for use by its airport engineering team. Shannon’s decision to opt for electric vehicles will result in CO2 savings of more than 20,000kg over the lifetime of the vehicles, which is equivalent… Read the full press release
Gatwick calls for measures to stop flight cancellations
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick has written to The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport, asking the Government to bring together London’s three main airports to work out how we can avoid significant numbers of business and leisure passengers being impacted by large numbers of pre-emptive flight cancellations at Heathrow due to small… Read the full press release
La SNCB suspend l’achat des rames Fyra et met en demeure AnsaldoBreda
La SNCB met la priorité sur le voyageur 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — En raison des importants problèmes techniques qu’a dû affronter le train à grande vitesse Fyra au cours des dernières semaines, la SNCB a décidé de suspendre l’achat des trois rames chez le producteur italien AnsaldoBreda. Le Conseil d’Administration a en outre pris la décision d’imputer… Read the full press release
JAL Group Announces Domestic and a Portion of International Route and Flight Frequency Plans for FY2013
TOKYO, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The JAL Group (JAL) announced today, the route and flight frequency plans for its domestic and a portion of international operations for fiscal year 2013 (year ending March 31, 2014). Capitalizing on the new allotted slots at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, JAL will increase flight frequencies on certain domestic routes and has also decided… Read the full press release
At Jiang-Nan Chun, New Oriental Weekend Brunch Reaches a New Height of Indulgence at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Complimentary serving of braised bird’s nest with egg white in rich broth tops the menu. 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having cultivated a following of brunch connoisseurs who delight in having an unparalleled range of dishes served tableside, Chef Alan Chan together with Restaurant Manager Ng Chong Kim take the Oriental Weekend Brunch to a new level with the newly introduced menu… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Offers New Boarding Option
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Customers LUV the coveted “A” boarding group, and now they have one more way to be among the first to board. Beginning today, Southwest Airlines will offer Customers the opportunity to purchase one of the earliest boarding positions at the gate for $40 per flight, when available. “At Southwest, we have… Read the full press release
Travelport launches business intelligence tools for MEA agents
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has started the New Year with a bang by launching a new business intelligence suite for travel agents in the Middle East and Africa. Agentivity brings together a wide range of tools – all offering travel providers a unique… Read the full press release
Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Advice from Hilton Worldwide’s Head of Fitness MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether you’re away for business or pleasure, don’t let traveling be an excuse to break your healthy New Year’s resolutions.Check out these tips from Jodi Sullivan, Hilton Worldwide’s senior director of global fitness, to help maintain your health wherever your travels may take you. Eat… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Maldives Sets the Mood for Romance this Valentine’s Day
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Maldives sets the mood for idyllic time-away-together this Valentine’s Day. Escape to paradise on the most romantic day of the year with a couple’s spa journey and a degustation dinner to tempt the senses. Delectable cuisine from an open kitchen and a sky studded with stars are on the menu on… Read the full press release
Vacationitis Set To Sweep UK, New Hilton Study Shows
Domestic Admin Replacing Annual Leave; Workers Spend Only Eight Days a Year Doing Something Enjoyable or Relaxing LONDON, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Britons brace themselves for Blue Monday, recognised as the UK’s most depressing day of the year due to post Christmas blues, gloomy weather and other factors, Hilton Hotels & Resorts discovers that Britain’s workforce… Read the full press release
Weather update at Heathrow
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Heathrow spokesperson said: ‘The airfield at Heathrow is fully operational with all runways, taxiways and stands clear. ‘The schedule for today has been reduced by 10% in order to cope with the low visibility conditions expected from 1600 this afternoon. Low visibility means that, for safety reasons, there needs to be a… Read the full press release
Etihad Airways Named Official Carrier for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
Abu Dhabi Air Expo to take place from 5th to 7th March 2013 Over 10,000 visitors expected to visit Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced that Etihad Airways will be the official carrier and one of the main sponsors of the second annual Abu… Read the full press release
Hilton Bandung Announces The All You Can Eat Thai Dinner Festival
Specially Prepared by the Guest Chefs from Hilton Pattaya, Thailand BANDUNG, Indonesia, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Bandung today announced its latest All You Can Eat Thai Dinner Festival buffet at Purnawarman, the All-Day-Dining restaurant. From January 19 to 27, 2013, guests at Hilton Bandung, located at Jalan HOS Tjokroaminoto 41-43, will be able to relish a range… Read the full press release
InterContinental London Park Lane Launches Newly Designed Royal Suite and ‘By Appointment’ Collection to Celebrate a Royal History
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental London Park Lane has unveiled a newly designed Royal Suite, which pays homage to the hotel’s location on the site of 145 Piccadilly, Queen Elizabeth II’s former childhood residence. Attention is in every detail of the timeless design that encapsulates signature styles from Her Majesty’s early life through to the present. Located on the… Read the full press release
DJ Angus Wong Takes Residency at W Maldives
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives will rock to a familiar beat as the retreat welcomes back Artistic Director and Resident DJ of W Hong Kong, Angus Wong, to perform over the Lunar New Year; 9 to 11 February 2013. DJ Angus, a pioneer member of W Hotels & burn studios DJ Lab has… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya To Partner Hainan Island’s Premier Luxury Event For A Fourth Consecutive Year
Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is the luxury hotel partnering China’s premier lifestyle show, Hainan Rendez-Vous. The annual 4 day event, taking place from 30 March – 2 April 2013, draws China’s ultra high net worth individuals to the Riviera-like shores of Sanya for an unforgettable experience of intensive networking,… Read the full press release
Thumbs up from Australians for domestic beach holidays
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — New research by Tourism Australia has confirmed Australian beach holidays amongst the best in the world, with six out of ten Australians rating the country’s iconic beach destinations as better than those in Bali, Fiji and Thailand. The Domestic Consumer Demand Survey featured six of Australia’s most iconic beach holiday destinations, popular among… Read the full press release
KQ’s new E-Jet to boost African presence
NAIROBI, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has boosted its fleet with the latest arrival of a new Embraer E-190 jet as it expands with an eye on the lucrative African market. It is the sixth out of ten fully owned E-190 jets that Kenya Airways expects to take delivery by mid this year. The new aircraft… Read the full press release
Hivernage Hotel and Spa in Marrakech offers the Terrake treatment brand
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in the heart of Hivernage district, Hivernage Hotel & Spa is a short walk from the famous Jemaa El Fna square and the Medina, close to the landmarks of the city and only 10 minutes from the airport. To start the year in style, Hivernage Hotel & Spa now offers within its Spa the… Read the full press release
M.A.G SUCCESSFUL IN BID FOR STANSTED AIRPORT
London, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — M.A.G today announces that it has been successful in its bid to acquire Stansted Airport and welcomes Industry Funds Management (IFM) as a strategic investor in M.A.G as part of the transaction. M.A.G will pay a consideration of £1.5bn to acquire Stansted after a transparent and highly competitive process. This represents an… Read the full press release