ELEPHANT TRAILS HIGHLIGHTS ANIMAL CARE, BREEDING AND CONSERVATION 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The commitment at the National Zoo to save Asian elephants from extinction and ensure a future for this endangered species spans more than 50 years. In keeping with the best practices for elephant management, the Zoo has invested in a state-of-the-art exhibit: Elephant Trails…. Read the full press release
Daily Archives: March 21, 2013
VisitEngland: The Darker Side To Our Green And Pleasant Land
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year marks the 125th anniversary of the notorious Jack the Ripper murders in East London in 1888. The identity of the killer of five – or possibly six – women has remained a mystery, but the case has continued to horrify and fascinate. In the run up to the anniversary… Read the full press release
IHG today announced the signing of the Holiday Inn Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
New hotel will be Frankfurt’s 7th from the Holiday Inn brand family 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of the Holiday Inn Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, one of the first Holiday Inns in Germany to feature the brand’s new ‘Open Lobby’ concept. The 249-room property is… Read the full press release
Big Brothers Big Sisters Debuts First Orlando-based, Industry Leading Hospitality Company to Mentor Youth in Need
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Mentors 15 Youth on Waiting List for up to Seven Years ORLANDO, Fla., 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida has launched its partnership with Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), a member of Wyndham Worldwide’s (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, and the first industry leading hospitality company in Central Florida… Read the full press release
flydubai doubles Russia & Ukraine network
Carrier adds four destinations in Russia, two in Ukraine and doubles Kiev frequency Network reaches more than 60 destinations Moscow, Russia, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today underscored the growing importance of the CIS region to its operations by announcing it will double its network in Russia to eight points and add additional… Read the full press release
Iberia y Santander lanzan un innovador programa de puntos para viajes internacionales
Los clientes de las tarjetas de crédito del banco podrán traspasar sus puntos recompensa Santander al programa de viajeros frecuentes de la aerolínea, Iberia Plus. Madrid, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia, aerolínea líder en vuelos entre España y Latinoamérica, y Santander México, uno de los principales grupos financieros del país, se han unido para lanzar en México un… Read the full press release
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has put its full support behind the reintroduced Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act
Legislative Action Summit to Focus on the Business of Travel 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has put its full support behind the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act reintroduced today in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Joe Heck (R-NV) and Mike Quigley (D-IL). The JOLT Act will be… Read the full press release
Ocean College teams up with Leeds Bradford Airport to offer fantastic diving discounts for Yorkshire’s sun seekers
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the launch of Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) newest route to Sharm el Sheikh with Thomson and First Choice, the only tour operator flying customers to the popular holiday destination from Leeds Bradford in Summer 2013, renowned dive school Ocean College is offering aspiring Yorkshire scuba divers 20% off a Discover… Read the full press release
In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to almost 200 nonstop destinations
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to 191 passenger destinations served by 63 airlines. For the whole 2013 summer season from 31 March to 27 October over 115,000 passenger flights are scheduled, offering nearly 17 million seats. The average number of seats offered per flight increases from 141… Read the full press release
Air France Music Wins Award For Its New iPhone Application, “Music In The Sky”
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With its new iPhone app, “Music in the Sky,” Air France Music has not only attracted music lovers but also the jury of the Strategies / Amaury Media digital marketing 2013 Grand Prix, last night winning an award for its original and fun concept, in the “Mobile app / brand tablet” category…. Read the full press release
Adventure Travel Trade Association and PAN Parks today announced the recent signing of Partnership for Europe’s Wilderness
Seattle, WA., 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Partnering for the benefit of Europe’s wilderness and its visitors, the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) and PAN Parks today announced the recent signing of the ATTA Association Partnership Program, committing each organization to shared networking, cooperative marketing and collaboration to enhance the contribution of the tourism sector to the protection of… Read the full press release
GBTA Announces New Exploratory Task Force For Atlanta And Surrounding Markets
GBTA Elects To Withdraw Arbitration Claim Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced the creation of a new exploratory task force to develop a local chapter membership plan for Atlanta and the surrounding local markets. This task force will be led by Jim Wilkins,… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the Middle East will support the single, largest global warming awareness initiative, Earth Hour
Dubai, UAE, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday, 23 March, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, will support the single, largest global warming awareness initiative, Earth Hour, by switching off non-essential lighting in its 82 properties across the world, for one hour at 8:30 p.m. local time. All nine properties in the Middle East, will participate in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers beautiful private beach wedding venues
A Dream Wedding by the Shores of the Mediterranean at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. A magical outdoor venue right on the Hotel’s private beach. 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether getting married barefoot, feet in the sand or have a wedding set-up in a stylish beachside terrace, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers beautiful private beach wedding venues with… Read the full press release
Hilton Naples has been honored with a prestigious Bride’s Choice Awards 2013 for Best Wedding Venue by WeddingWire
NAPLES, Fla., 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples has been honored with a prestigious Bride’s Choice Awards 2013 for Best Wedding Venue by WeddingWire. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Hilton Naples’ selection as a Bride’s Choice… Read the full press release
Innovative Technology Makes Booking Travel Easier and More Efficient
Atlanta, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today announces the availability of Travelport Smartpoint App, a powerful software upgrade for the Worldspan Go! Desktop. Smartpoint App reduces training needs and improves agents’ productivity and customer service. The application infuses… Read the full press release
Ryanair launched a new Shannon route to/from Alicante beginning in June
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (21 Mar) launched a new Shannon route to/from Alicante, beginning in June, with 2 weekly return flights. Ryanair celebrated its new Shannon route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from €19.99 for travel across its European network on Mon, Tues, Wed… Read the full press release
SWISS receives its first Airbus A320 equipped with “sharklets”
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS took delivery today of its first Airbus A320 equipped with “sharklets” – upward wingtip extensions that improve operating performance. The aircraft arrived in Zurich at 17:24 having been flown by the airline’s own pilots from Airbus’s Hamburg works. It will enter revenue service as planned on Friday 22 March, performing its… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Maldives announces its participation in Earth Hour 2013
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Demonstrating its commitment to protecting the environment, the recently-opened Dusit Thani Maldives announces its participation in Earth Hour, a global environmental awareness event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). On 23 March 2013, between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. island time (GMT+6), the resort will switch off lights in majority of heart-of-house… Read the full press release
New World Hotels has launched the Residence Club floors with a dedicated new concept, design, name and signature amenities
New executive club lounge delivers enhanced benefits 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — New World Hotels has launched the Residence Club floors with a dedicated new concept, design, name and signature amenities. Fittingly, Residence Club features a luxuriously comfortable environment reminiscent of a private home, with extensive benefits available exclusively for club floor and hotel suite guests. In… Read the full press release