Daily Archives: February 14, 2013

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Holds 6th Annual Cancer Care Family Day and Fun Run to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Holds 6th Annual Cancer Care Family Day and Fun Run to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Proceeds to benefit research projects by the Haematological Cancer Research Centre at Chulalongkorn Hospital Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is organizing its sixth Cancer Care Charity Fun Run and Family Day on Saturday, March 2, 2013, in association with the Thai Red Cross Society and other valuable partners. Proceeds from the Run… Read the full press release

Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance

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Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — First organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the grand evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations namely “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” unveiled tonight (February 12). MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, President of Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM), Ung Vai Meng and Administration Committee member of… Read the full press release

Warrington Bank Quay station to get a facelift

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2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warrington Bank Quay station, managed by Virgin Trains, is to get a facelift in a project costing some £600,000. Virgin Trains will work with industry partner, Network Rail to deliver improved facilities for customers, as part of the National Stations Improvement Programme (NSIP). Customers at this busy station on the West Coast… Read the full press release

Buyers Expect Better Year for Business Travel, but Rising Rates and Tough Negotiations Loom

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Big Jumps Anticipated for International Airfares and Hotel Rates Alexandria, VA,  2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Companies in North America are more optimistic about business travel in 2013 but also bracing for higher travel costs only partially offset by modest budget increases.  Hotels, airlines and meetings venues will capitalize on growing demand to wield more power in… Read the full press release

Red Tape an Issue in Australian Tourism Development

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2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Realities of Remaining Competitive: speakers at the PATA Hub City Forum Sydney on 12 February addressed the issue of congestion at Sydney airport and the need for a new secondary airport to ease constraints. It was pointed out by aviation expert Peter Harbison that this issue was first raised by the government… Read the full press release

Experience Bubbles of Bliss at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita with New Luxury Bath Rituals

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Presidential Suite bathroom

Ease away tension, soak into romance or let the little ones make a splash Mauritius – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — What better way to switch off from the world than by slipping into a beautifully warm, hand-drawn bath? With a specially created selection of tailored Bath Rituals, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is now offering all guests a… Read the full press release

Hotels Increasingly Offering Booking Options Through Social and Mobile Channels

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TravelClick Data Finds that Three Quarters of All Hotels will Offer Consumers Ability to Book on Facebook and Mobile Devices by 2013 NEW YORK – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a recent survey from TravelClick (TravelClick.com), a leading global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, the majority of hotels will have booking engines integrated… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Gifts 1 Million Frequent Flier Miles to Make-A-Wish Hawaii

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Public’s help sought to raise another 1 million miles HONOLULU — 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions, Alaska Airlines is donating 1 million miles to Make-A-Wish® Hawaii. The airline also asked the community to help raise 1 million more miles. As part of the new partnership… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Honors Proud Tradition Of Celebrating Black History Month All Year Long

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2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will host an array of activities throughout 2013 to honor the Company’s long heritage of serving the African American community and showing its strong dedication to diversity and inclusion. To watch a video of how Southwest Airlines celebrates Black History all year long, visit the airline’s YouTube channel…. Read the full press release

table 9 by nick & scott At Hilton Dubai Creek Is Acknowledged As Best In Dubai

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table 9, one of Dubai’s most talked about restaurants, has scooped four premium awards in the latest round of honours – and in only their second year of business. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Young Chefs Alvis & Price Are Building Up Credibility In The Competitive Dubai Dining Scene DUBAI, UAE – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — table 9, one of Dubai’s most talked about restaurants, has scooped four premium awards in the latest round of honours – and in only their second year of business. The restaurant, which created a… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines and Juniper Bank Launch Co-Branded Frontier MasterCards

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DENVER, CO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Juniper Bank (www.juniperbank.com), a leading full-service credit card issuer, today announced a partnership with Denver-based Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) to exclusively offer Frontier MasterCard products to consumers, customers and Frontier’s EarlyReturns frequent flyer members. The Frontier/Juniper Bank co-branded MasterCard will offer the most aggressive affinity card program because free travel… Read the full press release

Welcome the Year of the Snake in San Antonio with the 26th Annual Asian Festival

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Welcome the Year of the Snake in San Antonio with the 26th Annual Asian Festival

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates the year of the snake with the 26th annual Asian Festival this Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating the many Asian cultures that have settled this region, this family friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and more. Some 15… Read the full press release