Daily Archives: July 29, 2013

“Gardens in the Sky” Exhibit at O’Hare International Airport highlights some of Chicago’s most innovative and iconic rooftop gardens

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CHICAGO, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — An exciting, new exhibit installed inside O’Hare International Airport highlights some of Chicago’s most innovative and iconic rooftop gardens. “Gardens in the Sky” features a small scale version of rooftop gardens and organic farms that have sprouted up across the city’s urban environment. The exhibit also provides information about the 14 vegetated green… Read the full press release

Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman train on 16th November 2013

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Raymond Blanc, hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, on 16th November 2013. This event launches a series of ‘pop-up’ dinners on board London’s iconic train throughout 2013 and 2014 hosted by some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs. Raymond Blanc’s… Read the full press release

Flights to sunny destinations with airberlin this September

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Germany’s second largest airline, the summer is far from over in September. Even during the cooler seasons airberlin flies its guests to the best sunny destinations in the world. When the temperatures are falling in Germany, the most beautiful time of year is just starting around the Mediterranean: Madeira is also… Read the full press release

All Change Victorian Jersey – new art exhibition at Jersey Museum and Art Gallery 1st August – 31st December 2013

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage is proud to announce the launch of a new art exhibition at Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, All Change Victorian Jersey, which explores the Island’s Victorian heritage and the way in which Island life changed between 1837 – 1901 – the reign of Queen Victoria. Kindly sponsored by F. Le… Read the full press release

The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Jersey awarded Green Tourism Gold by the Green Tourism Business Scheme

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel have been awarded Green Tourism Gold for the second consecutive year, accredited by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. The Hotel received this prestigious award in recognition of their commitment to local sustainability, rendering them the only Hotel on the island to achieve the highest level. In order… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport launched official iPhone App to offer relevant travel information to passengers and airport visitors

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The perfect pocket companion to help passengers travel through the airport, the Auckland Airport App contains useful tools and information. Available now for free on the Apple App Store, the official Auckland Airport iPhone App has been created to provide the most important and relevant travel information to passengers and airport visitors…. Read the full press release

Dubai International announced its busiest six months ever with 32.6M passengers in the first half of 2013

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai International’s passenger traffic hit 32.6 million in the first half of this year, making it the busiest six months in the airport’s record-studded history, according to the traffic report issued today by airport operator Dubai Airports. According to the report, Dubai International handled a total of 5,537,908 passengers in June, a… Read the full press release

Andre Scholl named Chief Operating Officer Marco Polo Hotels

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eric Waldburger, President of the Marco Polo Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Andre Scholl to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Andre Scholl was previously Vice President, Group Operations. In his new position as Chief Operating Officer, Andre will spearhead the operational design and service delivery of The Wharf Holdings… Read the full press release

Japan Tourism officials in Thailand to discuss tourism cooperation between Thailand and Japan

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Bangkok, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr. Norifumi Ide, Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency, Mr. Kazuhiro Ito, Executive Director, JNTO Bangkok Office and their team members paid a courtesy call on Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand, to discuss tourism cooperation between Thailand and Japan. Mr. Suraphon said, “I was pleased to learn about… Read the full press release

Popular Thai beach resorts Hua Hin and Cha-am to host Golf Festival August – September 2013

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Hua Hin/Cha-am, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golfers from Thailand and all around the world are being invited to participate in a golf festival to be held all through August and September 2013 in the popular Thai beach resorts of Hua Hin and Cha-am. All participating golfers will be eligible for a lucky draw that will see… Read the full press release

Hampton Hotels opened 49 new hotels in the first half of 2013

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MCLEAN, Va., 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, Hilton Worldwide‘s global brand of more than 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the opening of 27 new hotels between April and June, bringing the total to 49 openings in the first half of 2013. The second quarter marked Hampton’s… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает новый ежедневный рейс Москва – Киев.

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines открывает новый ежедневный рейс Москва – Киев. Полеты будут осуществляться с 30 сентября 2013 года. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 08:10, прибытие в Киев в 08:40 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает из Киева в 09:25 и прилетает в Москву в 12:05. Билеты уже в продаже. Рейсы будут выполняться… Read the full press release

August Virginia Craft Beer Month – hundreds of events at restaurants and craft breweries around the Commonwealth

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RICHMOND, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In August, hundreds of breweries, restaurants, hotels, and small businesses across the state will celebrate the second year of Love on Tap: August Virginia Craft Beer Month. The month’s theme, Love on Tap, is a nod to the state’s famous Virginia is for Lovers slogan and will showcase the state’s burgeoning craft beer… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association announced 2013 PATA Gold Awards winners

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 PATA Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), for the last 18 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 22 separate organisations and individuals. PATA will present 26 Grand and… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Cargo promotes social inclusion sourcing its bright yellow lashing straps from Werkstätten für Behinderte Rhein-Main e.V. helping handicapped persons

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The bright yellow lashing straps with which Lufthansa Cargo secures its annual total of around 1.7 million tons of freight, are indispensable for  safe air transport. For more than 30 years the freight airline has been obtaining them from the Werkstätten für Behinderte Rhein-Main e.V. and thus helping many people with a… Read the full press release

Lufthansa expanded its mobile services introducing smartphone app for Windows Phone 8 users

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa has expanded its mobile services with a smartphone app for users of Windows Phone 8. A special feature of the app on this operating system is the live-tile function with which the most important information on flight status – continually updated – is pinned on the start screen without the need… Read the full press release

In its annual report The UK’s Air Travel Insolvency Protection Advisory Committee welcomes the changes brought in through ATOL Reform

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2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Travel Insolvency Protection Advisory Committee (ATIPAC) has praised the impact of last year’s changes to the ATOL scheme, calling the ATOL Certificate a potential “game changer”. However, the Committee is calling for further action to bring total financial protection for consumers. In its annual report, published today, the Committee welcomes… Read the full press release