Hong Kong, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau is delighted to present The House of Dancing Water Experience, a special package that invites guests to stay in style, enjoy luxury transportation, and discover the wonders of Macau’s most iconic entertainment centrepiece. As the hotel is perfectly located in the city centre of Macau Island and the… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: July 12, 2013
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Culinary Director Richard Ekkebus Honoured With Highest Chef’s Accolade In Holland
Hong Kong, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, and Dutch national, who oversees the cuisine and food and beverage operations of the hotel, has been honoured as the first Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Horeca (SVH) certified Master Chef to accomplish his exams in the air. This is the highest level… Read the full press release
Serena Hotels Honored as Leading Organization for its Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development
Earned 2013 Annual Environment Excellence Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Serena Hotels, a leading chain of hotels, resorts, palaces and forts, was declared winner of the 2013 Environment Excellence Award here in a ceremony jointly hosted by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The prestigious… Read the full press release
ATOC report: UK Passenger Growth Helps Drive Big Rise In Money To Reinvest In Rail Services
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Train operators are generating more than four times as much money for Government to reinvest in rail services than 15 years earlier. This is a key finding from Growth and Prosperity, a new report published today by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and based on data analysed and collated by KPMG…. Read the full press release
W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months. Jetting into the Maldives after touring around the world with W Hotels and most recently at W Sentosa Cove Singapore, Xeum will bring to the Retreat years of DJ experience. Today Xeum is… Read the full press release
Maldives honored Seven Star Destination Winner at Seven Star Global Luxury Awards in Marbella, Spain
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives has won at the prestigious Seven Star Global Luxury Awards as a “Seven Star Destination Winner”, gala ceremony held at the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel, Marbella, Spain on 28th June 2013. The Seven Star Luxury Awards is the highest, most exclusive award for the pinnacle in hospitality and lifestyle. The Seven… Read the full press release
VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean now equipped with Wi-Fi on board
Montréal, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of June 15, VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean has been equipped with the same Wi-Fi available to passengers on the Québec City – Windsor corridor. Available across more than 98% of the route between Montréal and Halifax, the new Wi-Fi connection allows passengers to remain virtually linked to work, friends and… Read the full press release
VisitBritain: May 2013 saw record number of visits with 3 million tourists enjoying Britain
VisitBritain has today welcomed a record crumbling May together with bumper spend results for the first five months of 2013. 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Latest figures from the ONS International Passenger Survey show a 4% rise in the number of May visits and a 5% increase in spend following a 2% rise in the first five… Read the full press release
The Rezidor Hotel Group announced it signed 11 hotels and opened 3 in Q2 2013
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has signed 11 hotels with almost 1,800 rooms in the second quarter of 2013. During the same period, Rezidor has also opened 3 hotels with 450 rooms and extended 3 hotels… Read the full press release
Silversea Cruises offers optional pre-cruise “2014 Australian Open” land package for tennis enthusiasts
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering an optional pre-cruise “2014 Australian Open” land package for tennis enthusiasts sailing on Silver Shadow’s 19 January 2014 voyage. The first of four major international tennis events held annually (the others being the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open), the Australian Open attracts the best tennis players from… Read the full press release
WorldMark by Wyndham announced it opened its newest resort WorldMark Chelan – Lake Housen in Washington
Orlando, Fla., 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, today announced it has opened its newest resort, WorldMark Chelan – Lake House. Located in Lake Chelan, Washington, just three hours outside of Seattle, the resort is comprised of 30 quartershare and vacation ownership units and was acquired by… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Ownership to give 175,000 VIP Members a “Taste of Margaritaville” with an Exclusive Offer
Priority Seating and a complimentary appetizer with purchase of an entrée at Jimmy Buffett-inspired restaurants nationwide Orlando, Fla., 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), recently announced their partnership with Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville. The company kicked off this newly-created… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways tops London Heathrow International Airport’s punctuality rankings for June 2013
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways had the most punctual flights that flew into and out of London Heathrow International Airport in the United Kingdom during the month of June 2013, latest statistics from the facility have indicated. The airline emerged top in the ranking of punctuality of flights. All Kenya Airways’ flights departing from the… Read the full press release
London City Airport hosted exhibition of the work by Italian artist Carlo Gavazzeni Ricordi
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling through London’s business airport can now browse more than just the duty free while they wait to board their flight. London City Airport has installed an exhibition of the work by Italian artist Carlo Gavazzeni Ricordi. The artworks are on display in the airport before security and in the main… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand subsidiary Air Nelson to offer new daily direct service between Christchurch and Paraparaumu
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new domestic service between Christchurch and Kapiti Coast will begin in November. Air New Zealand subsidiary Air Nelson will offer the new daily direct service between Christchurch and Paraparaumu and is planning a special fare to celebrate. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult says the new service is great news for… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport announced new schedule to connect East European cities Minsk, Belgrade and Budapest
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has announced the launch of a new schedule that will link the East European cities of Minsk in Belarus, Belgrade in Serbia and Budapest, Hungary. The new year round service will begin on 19 September 2013 and will be operated by the Belarusian Airline, Belavia. The twice weekly schedule will… Read the full press release
London Gatwick responded to Airports Commission: London Gatwick’s runway ‘constellation’ approach will deliver better outcome for the UK
Competition: multi-airport ‘constellation’ system will encourage a greater level of competition, thus driving future air connectivity and reducing costs to passengers. Connectivity: second runway at Gatwick will deliver the UKs connectivity requirements and maintain the UKs status as one of the best connected countries in the world. Certainty: Gatwick’s proposal is deliverable and will give… Read the full press release
Copa Airlines announced Nonstop Flights from Panama to Boston with Connections to Central and South America
Copa Airlines Flights Daily to Panama with Connections to Central and South America BOSTON, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Massachusetts welcomed Copa Airlines to Boston Logan International Airport today as the Star Alliance member began offering daily nonstop service from Panama’s Hub of the Americas at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City with convenient connections to more… Read the full press release
Sofia Art School students made a panoramic tour of Sofia Airport
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marking the end of the school year, the students from Sofia Art School to the Modern Art Gallery, made a panoramic tour of Sofia Airport. The students passed border control successfully and followed the path of luggage to its loading on the aircraft. The bus tour provided the children with the opportunity to get acquainted with the airport groundhandling activities and the functions of specialized equipment. The attention of the kids… Read the full press release
Праздничная акция для участников «S7 Приоритет»
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, проводит специальную акцию для часто летающих пассажиров, приуроченную к пятилетию программы «S7 Приоритет». В декабре 2013 года программе для часто летающих пассажиров «S7 Приоритет» исполняется пять лет. Приняв участие в праздничной акции, каждый участник программы может получить один из пяти подарков: Пять статусных сегментов. 5000 миль на свой счет. Скидка… Read the full press release
Los titulares de la tarjeta Santander Iberia tendrán un 10% de descuento en sus vuelos
Además, podrán realizar sus pagos en 12 mensualidades, sin intereses ni comisiones Madrid, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los titulares de las tarjetas Santander Iberia están de enhorabuena. Si compran su billete antes del 31 de diciembre de este año, tendrán un 10% de descuento de la tarifa, excepto tasas y cargos del operador. La reserva se debe… Read the full press release
Couronnement du Prince Philippe: un tarif avantageux et une capacité supplémentaire pour le 21 juillet 2013
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ceux qui souhaitent assister à la Fête Nationale et aux festivités à Bruxelles pour le couronnement du Prince Philippe pourront utiliser le ‘Billet 21 juillet’ de la SNCB. Pour 8 euros seulement, les navetteurs voyagent avec ce billet vers et de Bruxelles en 2e classe. L’entreprise ferroviaire renforce également la composition de… Read the full press release