Opening Date and General Manager Announced for Iconic New Urban Resort. TOKYO, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has confirmed The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto will officially open its doors on February 7, 2014, and unveiled the first images of the luxury urban resort that pays homage to the region’s cultural heritage. It also officially announced… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Pierre at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong welcomes Jean-Denis Le Bras as the new Chef de Cuisine
Hong Kong, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pierre Gagnaire’s Michelin-starred signature restaurant, Pierre, on the 25th floor of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, welcomes Jean-Denis Le Bras as the new Chef de Cuisine. With an impeccable background in Michelin-starred and Rosette-winning restaurants, he will liaise closely with Pierre Gagnaire to delight diners with signature dishes from the internationally renowned chef,… Read the full press release
Avis Early-Bird Sale for residents of US and Canada traveling abroad
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced a money-saving promotion for residents of the United States and Canada traveling abroad. Whether you are planning a trip to Africa, Europe or the Middle East, book by May 31 and save up to 25 percent on a rental vehicle. “Promotions like these help us… Read the full press release
Expedia Study Finds Vacations Boost Overall Happiness
Expedia Pleasure Index reveals that vacations boost overall happiness, improve marriages and lift libido Bellevue, Wash., 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s largest online travel agency, today released the results of an online survey conducted on their behalf by Harris Interactive, which was designed to examine the link between vacations and happiness. The Expedia® Pleasure Index… Read the full press release
City of Chicago: Millennium Park’s Downtown Sound Launch Memorial Day Weekend
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first of three Millennium Park summer concert series launches on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. with the cutting edge, indie rock and pop music series Downtown Sound, beginning with headliner, Lee Renaldo Band. The ten-week series continues through July 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each Monday night and includes… Read the full press release
Australian Brett Rumford won the 2013 Volvo China Open and qualifies for the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian Brett Rumford won the 2013 Volvo China Open on Sunday and in doing so qualified for the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship, while a resurgent Henrik Stenson received the coveted sole invitation on offer. They complete an elite 24-man field that includes 14 of World’s top 50 challenging for the… Read the full press release
ANDEAN BEAR CUBS MAKE DEBUT AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Andean Bear exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo will be double the fun when twin cubs make their debut Saturday, May 11. The male and female cubs, named Curt and Nicole, were born at the Zoo Dec. 14, 2012, and are significant births for the population of Andean bears in… Read the full press release
Путешествие на выходные со скидкой
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о специальном предложении для тех, кто отправляется в путешествие по городам России и СНГ1 на выходные дни. Отправляясь до 31 августа 2013 года в путешествие на выходные в один из городов, участвующих в акции, при покупке на сайте www.s7.ru авиабилета вместе с дополнительной услугой – бронирование отеля или аренда автомобиля – пассажиры… Read the full press release
Jersey Heritage set to host the ultimate sleepover adventure at Mont Orgueil Castle
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of the International Museums Day 2013, Jersey Heritage is set to host the ultimate sleepover adventure later this month, as families and children are offered a rare opportunity to stay overnight at Mont Orgueil Castle. The sleepover, which will take place on Saturday 18th May, will host a variety of… Read the full press release
Tourism Authority of Thailand: Thai Airways International position as a “Golfer Friendly Airlines”
New Delhi, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keeping up the efforts to promote Thailand as a Golf Paradise and to attract the growing golf segment in India, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will collaborate with Thai Airways International to promote Thai Airways International as a “Golf Friendly Airline” by waiving off fees relating to the Golf Bag… Read the full press release
Silversea Expeditions Launches special Galápagos cruise and land packages
Short expedition voyages of 3 and 4 days now available 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Expeditions is offering travellers the opportunity to take advantage of special cruise and land packages for its 2013 Galápagos programme. Eight new shorter Silver Galapagos voyages of just 3 and 4 days have been combined with pre- and post-cruise South America land adventures to create… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group announces the opening of the first Days Inn® hotel in Riyadh
First hotel of the multi-unit, 10-property deal between Wyndham and Riyada RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of the first Days Inn® hotel in Saudi Arabia, the 56-room Days Hotel Olaya in Riyadh. The hotel is… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila: Learn ancient Thai desserts recipes at Benjarong
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dessert is an art. Embrace your inner artist and learn the essentials of concocting and carving sweet desserts from ancient Thai recipes at Benjarong this summer as Thai chef Suwanna Puangdee shares her passion for creating Thai delicacies. To be held every Saturday of May from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. is… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines To Launch Surabaya Services And Increase Jakarta and Bali Frequency
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines will significantly boost Indonesia services from July, with the introduction of daily flights to Surabaya, and an increase in frequency to the capital Jakarta and the resort island of Bali. From 26 July, SIA will take over one of two daily Surabaya flights currently operated by regional subsidiary SilkAir. Surabaya… Read the full press release
AEROFLOT TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS FOR MARCH AND FIRST QUARTER OF 2013
Moscow, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for March and first quarter of 2013. In March 2013passenger traffic increased by 22.8% against the same period in 2012 and totaled 1,573.2 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 27.7% (+211.0 ths passengers) reaching 972.0 ths passengers. The number of… Read the full press release
Finnair, Marimekko bring timeless yet modern Finnish design to the travel experience of Finnair customers
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Finnair A330 was unveiled today with a blue-forest livery based on the Marimekko print Metsänväki (“forest dwellers”). The plane will fly from Finnair’s Helsinki hub to the airline’s 13 Asian destinations plus New York, joining a sister aircraft painted in Marimekko’s Unikko (“poppy”) print last October. As part of the collaboration,… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport Launches New summer Schedule
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five new services across US, UK and Europe and 33-destinations in-all this year from Shannon. 22% upswing in transatlantic alone as airport secures five US services for the first time in five years. The summer officially began for the newly independent Shannon Airport over the May bank holiday weekend as the premier… Read the full press release
Monarch Airlines launches new flights from Leeds Bradford Airport with the help of two mini cabin crew
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Monarch, the scheduled leisure airline, yesterday launched its second wave of flights from Leeds Bradford Airport with the help of two new ‘recruits’. As part of Monarch’s campaign to put the fun back into flying, brother and sister Lewis, aged eight, and Kessia, aged five, from Guiseley, welcomed passengers on board the… Read the full press release
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Unveils 2013 Spring Campaign
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department recently unveiled its 2013 spring campaign in seven out-of-state markets. The campaign entitled “Come See for Yourself” features a variety of 60 and 30 second commercials and airs during live news and sports action in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Wichita Falls and Amarillo markets in Texas,… Read the full press release
GBTA USA Chapter Task Force Delivers Recommendations and Plan for Future Growth
Recommendations Well Received At Salt Lake City Meeting Alexandria, VA, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, is proud to announce the completion of a critical next step forward with the delivery of Chapter Task Force recommendations to grow membership in the chapter system across… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore named Best New Business Hotel and listed as one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Honoured with Two Prestigious Awards. Baltimore’s leading luxury hotel named Best New Business Hotel in Entrepreneur magazine and listed as one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World in Robb Report magazine. Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore has been recognized by two leading national publications in May: Entrepreneur magazine and Robb Report magazine. Baltimore’s top luxury hotel was… Read the full press release
airberlin further increases capacity utilization
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the optimization of its route network and the focus on well-established routes, airberlin was able to significantly increase capacity utilization in April 2013. Germany’s second-largest airline company was able to increase capacity utilization by 4.2 percentage points to 84.01 percent, and welcomed 2,481,959 passengers on board for the month of April…. Read the full press release
Finavia introduces new online air traffic tracking service
2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finavia will introduce a new online air traffic tracking service. Aircraft routes and data from noise measurement stations will now be shown to all. The service provides detailed information about aircraft location, altitude and type at an approximate distance of 70 km from Helsinki Airport. “The service helps users understand flight route… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group Announces First Wyndham Hotel in the U.A.E.
World’s largest hotel company with over 7,000 hotels aligns with British developer The First Group DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced plans for the first Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts property in the United Arab Emirates following the… Read the full press release
rosewood tanah lot bali and rosewood jakarta scheduled to open 2017
2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Jakarta-based Ciputra Group to manage Rosewood Tanah Lot Bali and Rosewood Jakarta, both scheduled to open 2017. The two new properties further support Rosewood’s strategic Asia expansion plans, joining Rosewood Beijing opening Autumn 2013 and Rosewood Phuket opening end-2014. Rosewood Tanah Lot Bali will… Read the full press release
The Tourism Authority of Thailand Promotes Educational Tourism with the launch of Apps, Website
BANGKOK, 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has initiated another key marketing strategy targeting young travellers and visitors seeking a more in-depth educational experience from their visit to Thailand. Addressing a press conference, Mrs. Vilaiwan Twichasri, TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, said the apps and website will help young… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines® Celebrates Success Of The Small Screen As The Official Airline Sponsor Of The ATX Television Festival
Carrier Launches #LUVATXTV Contest for a Chance to Win an ATX Getaway to Austin 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is excited to announce its Official Airline sponsorship of the ATX Television Festival, the only festival of its kind dedicated to celebrating the history, success, and future of the medium. The festival provides television… Read the full press release
Applications now accepted for CEO of the American Association of Airport Executives
Alexandria, VA, 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Applications are now being accepted for the position of Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), following Charles “Chip” Barclay’s March 27th announcement that he will retire from the position effective December 1, 2013. The position requires intellect, vision, strong leadership skills, and an ability to work… Read the full press release
PRESS, The Las Vegas Strip’s indoor/outdoor bar, Now Open at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
PRESS, The Strip’s Newest Indoor-Outdoor Social Hub, Now Open at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. A selection of “20 Plates & 20 Wines” highlights a seasonal menu featuring hand-crafted speakeasy cocktails, tasty small plates, whimsical desserts and more. 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — PRESS, the Las Vegas Strip’s eagerly anticipated indoor/outdoor bar, has opened at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. PRESS serves up… Read the full press release
VISITENGLAND REVEALS UK’S FIVE-STAR MOTORWAY SERVICE STATIONS
Cherwell Valley and Tebay South achieve highest rating in quality assessment scheme 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland today released the latest results of its Motorway Service Area Star Ratings scheme, revealing a rise in quality across the board. Cherwell Valley in Oxfordshire was awarded five-star status for the first time, with family-run Tebay South in Cumbria… Read the full press release