L’offre sera augmentée jusqu’à 8 connexions à partir du 11 mars Les chemins de fer belges et néerlandais proposent à partir du 18 février une nouvelle connexion directe entre Bruxelles et La Haye. La décision prise par la SNCB et NS intervient deux semaines après la suspension, pour une durée indéterminée, du train à grande… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: February 1, 2013
CHEAP AS FRITES…Eurostar launches January sale with three fantastic offers
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale on the 3 January with three great offers to help kick-start 2013: 150,000 seats available from only £59 return for standard travel from London to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Travel in Standard Premier, where passengers enjoy… Read the full press release
PATA Launches Crisis Rapid Recovery Taskforce
Bangkok, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) officially launched its Rapid Recovery Task Force (PRRT) at the association’s Engagement Hub at its head office in Bangkok on January 31. The PRRT is a standing task force of the PATA CEO and seven volunteers who will collectively try to help PATA member destinations during… Read the full press release
A Barefoot Valentine’s at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
How better to spend Valentine’s with a loved one than barefoot at the beach cinema? 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day is a time for couples to cherish celebrating special moments together, and this year, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is exclusively offering six couples a beautifully romantic evening of a candlelit lobster dinner followed by a movie… Read the full press release
Families Who’d “LOVE to Go There” Can Get There for Free in Virginia
New “I’d LOVE to Go There” Sweepstakes Offers Four Fantastic Prize Trips RICHMOND, Va. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — For anyone who has ever said “Oh, I’d love to go there”, now’s the chance to get there, with the family, for free. Virginia has just launched the “I’d LOVE to Go There” Vacation Sweepstakes, offering families the chance to… Read the full press release
Travelport starts 2013 with a win in Poland
INT Travel, a leading IATA accredited agency in southern Poland, switches to Travelport Warsaw, Poland, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year agreement with INT Travel, one of the largest independent IATA accredited travel agencies in the southern part of Poland. As part of the… Read the full press release
Fly to Lapland to save time for downhill and cross-country skiing
Helsinki Airport has great flight connections, which take you directly to major skiing centres in an hour. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s simple: when you fly to your winter holiday destination, you save valuable time for downhill and cross-country skiing. For example, it takes 1.5 hours to fly from Helsinki to Kittilä and Levi skiing resort. Several… Read the full press release
Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Invite Travelers to “Lose the Blues and Find Some Green”
Guests Receive 20 Percent Off Leisure Rates and $200 Bonus Bucks Per Stay. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is encouraging travelers to leave winter behind and get spring off to a warmer start with the new Lose the Blues, Find Some Green Event. Sun seekers can book now and receive 20 percent off… Read the full press release
BDRC Continental Crowns Hilton Hotels & Resorts UK’s Number One Provider Of Meetings Services
2012 UK MeetingsMetrix Research from BDRC Continental Puts Hilton Ahead of the Pack LONDON and MCLEAN, Va., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the iconic hotel brand with 70 properties in the UK, has been awarded the title of the country’s number one provider of meetings services. The findings were revealed by renowned market research provider… Read the full press release
Frontier’s Service from Trenton Takes Flight
Fares as low as $99 each way at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Princeton/Trenton, NJ, to Tampa, Fla. (TPA) and Fort Myers, Fla. (RSW). Tomorrow, nonstop service to New Orleans, La. (MSY) begins. On Saturday, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL) commences. These new flights join Frontier’s existing… Read the full press release
November 2012: the ins and outs of Canada travel
Astonishing growth in Brazilian visitor numbers kept total international arrivals to Canada on the up in November 2012, says CTC Tourism Snapshot 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers from around the world reached for the skies again in November 2012. According to the Tourism Snapshot hot off the presses from the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department, more than… Read the full press release
Book A Golf-Themed Weekend Complete With Small-Group Lessons At Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Phoenix Resort Offers Golf Clinics and Stays with Luxury Accommodations PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — While most states are still battling chilly temperatures, Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort will host monthly clinics, taking advantage of the sunny weather in Arizona. With low spring room rates, visitors from the north and east… Read the full press release
Marriott to Double in Size in Thailand: Signs Landmark Deal with TCC Hotels Group for Seven Hotels
Marriott International expects to add 3,000 rooms to its existing portfolio of hotels in the country from 2016. BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today announced the signing of seven management agreements with TCC Hotels Group which will see the US hospitality company operating seven TCC hotels across Thailand. These agreements make the TCC Hotels… Read the full press release
CAA statement on passenger rights claims
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following this week’s rulings in both the UK and European courts, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today reiterated its advice to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations. Passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled are entitled to assistance from the airline such as food, drinks and accommodation where necessary. In… Read the full press release
Lufthansa’s Key phrase of the week: Musical flights of fantasy
Tickets go on sale for the Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each day the Lufthansa Group provides countless connections between cities, countries, continents and people. And day in, day out, the company’s employees devote themselves to this task with joy and passion. Connecting people and places also means promoting the exchange of ideas between cultures and sharing… Read the full press release
CELEBRATE PRESIDENTS’ DAY WITH “THE MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS,” VIRGINIA
New LINCOLN Movie Trail, travel packages and special events make for a great weekend getaway RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to eight U.S. Presidents (including the first!) – more than any other state – and long-hailed the “Mother of Presidents,” Virginia is the ideal destination for a Presidents’ Day weekend getaway. With historic hot spots… Read the full press release
A Touch Of Romance At Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Romance is in the air year-round as Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur presents a romantic package available until 30 December 2013. Whether it is time for a romantic getaway or simply a celebration of your love for each other, the Romantic Rendezvous is the perfect way to rekindle romance whilst enjoying an array of… Read the full press release
The Loews Regency Hotel Announces Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group As Partner for Hotel’s Two New Restaurants
Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group to open two new restaurants in the historic NYC hotel, which will re-open its doors after its first-ever full renovation in the fall of 2013 New York, NY, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Loews Regency Hotel announced today a partnership with Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group to open and manage two new restaurants in… Read the full press release
First Great Western and First Capital Connect rail franchises
FIRSTGROUP PLC STATEMENT RE: FIRST GREAT WESTERN AND FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT RAIL FRANCHISES 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to the announcement by the Department for Transport (‘DfT’) today, FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, confirms the following with regard to its First Great Western and First Capital Connect rail franchises. The First… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Offerings
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. Chinese New Year Feast at MOzen MOzen Bistro, Las Vegas’ favorite restaurant for fine Asian cuisine, will offer a “Year of the… Read the full press release