2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet is adding four brand new titles to its popular Not for Parents series this February, with the release of Great Britain, China, Australia and USA. The books, designed for children aged 8-12, take a fun and informative look at these iconic destinations from a kid’s eye view. Exciting details about… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: February 2013
SWISS, CFO Marcel Klaus to leave the company
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chief Financial Officer Marcel Klaus has decided to leave Swiss International Air Lines after 12 years with the company. Klaus, who is 51, intends to take a sabbatical before pursuing new professional goals. He will leave SWISS in July. Marcel Klaus has extensive experience in both the airline and the financial sector…. Read the full press release
Concession Opportunity for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside at SFIA
SAN FRANCISCO – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, A Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, and invites you to attend the Informational Conference on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport, SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road,… Read the full press release
Win a Holiday for 2 to Turkey direct from Shannon
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Win a holiday for 2 from Shannon to Bodrum with Wings Abroad. For your chance to win just click on the competition tab at the top of the Wings Abroad Facebook page www.facebook.com/WingsAbroad and share with you friends! Good Luck! ###
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest Appoints Konstantin Yonchev As Director Of Sales
BUCHAREST, Romania – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest today announced appointment of Konstantin Yonchev as director of sales. Linda Griffin, general manager Athénée Palace Hilton, said: “We are delighted to welcome Konstantin in his new role. His expertise and enthusiasm make him the ideal person for the position and we are happy to… Read the full press release
Air France, SNOWFALL IN PARIS ON 10 FEBRUARY 2013
• Air France expects to operate all long-haul flights. • Short and medium-haul flight schedule from Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly will be adapted. • Air France staff are doing all they can for their customers to limit any disruption cause by these bad weather conditions. 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Snowfall is expected on Sunday 10 February in Paris… Read the full press release
Small decline in passenger numbers at Gatwick in January
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Small decline in passenger numbers at Gatwick in January Traffic at Gatwick sees a slight drop against the prior year as economic conditions remain challenging and adverse weather impacts other UK airports New long-haul airlines serving Asia boosts growth in that market by 6.6% Over 2,096,000 passengers flew through Gatwick this… Read the full press release
Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrates its centenary year
Paris – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beloved by royalty and a haven for celebrities, Dorchester Collection’s Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrates its centenary this year having held residence on the fashionable avenue Montaigne since 1913. The hotel, which received the Palace distinction in 2011, is famed for its historical heritage, location and timeless elegance. To mark its… Read the full press release
President Bill Clinton to keynote WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April 2013. Other Summit speakers include more than 40 leading public figures, including Sir… Read the full press release
Get aboard the ’love’ train
Eurostar ‘woos’ its passengers with Valentine’s Day surprises 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that ‘marries’ the UK and the continent will treat its passengers to a host of romantic surprises to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. On the 14 February, Eurostar will ‘woo’ couples setting off for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway, with… Read the full press release
Sculptures Of Colour At Hilton Athens
ATHENS, Greece – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens is pleased to welcome guests and local residents to view the latest exhibition to be held in the hotel lobby, titled Think – Walk, featuring stunning sculptures by award winning Dimitra Giannakakou-Razelou. Dimitra Giannakakou – Razelou was born in Athens, where she lives and works as a… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines, Red Hot Fare Sale. The Deals Are On Fire!
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by Feb. 11 for travel through March 4 DENVER, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a red hot fare sale with fares so low they’ll make your heart skip a beat. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $49* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 ET on… Read the full press release
Travel Exports Make Historic Gains in 2012
Year-end Figures Reveal Travel Exports Grew More than Twice as Fast as Overall Exports; Post Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Export Growth Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased $3.9 billion… Read the full press release
Afternoon Tea With Jimmy Choo At The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — MO Bar at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to announce its latest fashion tea in collaboration with Jimmy Choo, one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands. Jimmy Choo shoes and handbags are often worn by style icons around the world, from celebrities to royalty, and from musicians to… Read the full press release
From the Boardroom to the Breakroom, Marriott Scores a Perfect 10
National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Applauds Company Bethesda, Md., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc., (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) as one of the Top 50 Companies For Executive Women in 2013. Marriott was ranked in the top 10 on this prestigious list, which recognizes organizations whose policies… Read the full press release
Get Hollywood Glam in Las Vegas: The Spa at Four Seasons Offers “Red Carpet” Treatments and Services This Awards Season
Offerings include body bronzing, semi-permanent mascara, body treatments and more. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Forbes Five Star Spa atFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is taking a cue from Hollywood, offering a variety of red carpet-worthy treatments and services this awards season, and year around. As Hollywood starlets go glam for the approaching Grammys and Academy Awards, visitors to… Read the full press release
Enjoy Cuisine, Wine And Mountain Views During Phoenix Dinner Series At Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Different Pointe of View Restaurant Brings California Winemakers to Exclusive Dinner Series PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring in Phoenix is filled with perfect weather and a plethora of events, making it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway with luxury accommodations at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. To celebrate the season, the resort’s mountaintop… Read the full press release
Discover “China’s Terracotta Warriors” At The Asian Art Museum With Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is delighted to offer guests access to the prestigious new exhibition “China’s Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor’s Legacy,” on view at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum from February 22 through May 27, 2013. This rare U.S. exhibition, organized by the Asian Art Museum in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute… Read the full press release
Bearing Lavish Mezze Spreads and Entrees, the Easter Brunch at One-Ninety Creates an Exceptional Family Get Together at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Easter egg hunt in ballroom foyer heightens the celebration for the young ones. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Designed to create a memorable dining experience for families as they celebrate Easter, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale pulls out the stops with an expansive three-course Easter Brunch in One-Ninety restaurant. An extensive selection of appetizers, desserts and applewood grill entrées awaits brunch lovers… Read the full press release
Marriott Leads Industry in Diversity
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott’s longstanding reputation for embracing differences was highlighted again this week as LATINA Style Magazine and the New York Chapter of the National Urban League honored the company for its diversity and inclusion efforts. Marriott was ranked fifth on the 2012 LATINA Style 50 list for career opportunities, and is the only… Read the full press release
Hilton Surfers Paradise Celebrates A Bright Future
SURFERS PARADISE, QLD, Australia, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having welcomed 2013 in spectacular fashion, Hilton Surfers Paradise continues to celebrate well into the new year with a bevy of recent achievements. Now widely recognised as one of the top dining establishments on the Gold Coast, Salt grill by Luke Mangan, located on level 1 of the… Read the full press release
Elbow Beach, Bermuda Offers “Dive In” Travel Package
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — If the world has a warm-water shipwreck capital, it has to be Bermuda. The shallow coral reefs that encircle this tiny island are studded with more than 500 shipwrecks dating from the 1500s to the 1990s, creating a fascinating underwater history. Elbow Beach, Bermuda is delighted to offer guests an opportunity to… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Introduces the Romance Menu
Menu of romantic offerings now available to enhance couples’ holidays. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Furthering its reputation as the most romantic resort in the world,Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora introduces the Romance Menu, offering guests additional opportunities to further enhance their romantic holiday. The menu is designed to provide a playful selection of romantic amenities, some of which… Read the full press release
British Airways Terminal 5: The art
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways moved into Terminal 5, its new home at London Heathrow airport, on March 27, 2008. In celebration of the move, the airline commissioned artworks through art curating company, Artwise, with whom they have worked for the last 12 years, for their new ‘Galleries’ lounges. Under the direction of Susie Allen,… Read the full press release
Developers in Russia inspired by Travelport
Travelport hosts travel technology developer meetings in Moscow and St Petersburg Moscow, Russia, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, recently brought together some of the greatest talents in Russian travel technology to take part in the inaugural Travelport Developer Days. More than 75 participants, representing 50 companies, attended the… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Provides Travelers with Flexibility Due to Winter Storm
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waives change fees for travel to, from or through Allentown, Harrisburg, New York (LaGuardia), and Trenton DENVER, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the expected impact of a winter storm, Frontier Airlines has enacted guidelines for travel to, from or through Allentown, Harrisburg, New York (LaGuardia), and Trenton…. Read the full press release
Agoda.com brings New Year deals to Vietnam’s Tết Festival
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has selected a list of hotels offering big savings in the leadup for the colorful and raucous Vietnamese Tet Festival. The festival’s full name is Tết Nguyên Đán, and it falls on the first day of the first… Read the full press release
Incredible India Promotes Mani Majra
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Till last year Mani Majra a small town within the Union Territory of Chandigarh, was known mainly for being a prosperous suburb. After the release of the international film “Zero Dark Thirty,” which was shot in Mani Majra, it has acquired the potential to attract international tourists keen to see where the… Read the full press release
Luxury Passport To The International Motorshow With Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has created a special offer that allows guests to discover the latest car innovations at the 83rd International Motorshow at Geneva’s Palexpo, which takes place during the two first weeks of March. Specially created for automobile enthusiasts and those interested in futuristic car creations, guests booking Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full press release
FrogWatch USA™ is a long-term citizen science monitoring program of frogs and toads
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a volunteer-based monitoring program, FrogWatch USA gives citizens across the country an opportunity to be directly involved in gathering information that can ultimately lead to practical and workable ways to stop amphibian decline. General information about FrogWatch can be found on the Association of Zoos and Aquarium web site. Follow @frogwatchstl on Twitter. Join… Read the full press release