Pacific Asia Travel Association: Asia Pacific destinations international visitors figure grew by eight per cent in first half 2013

2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — International visitor arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations have expanded at better than eight per cent over the first part of the year according to preliminary estimates released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today. Across the 31 destinations for which data is currently available, this translates into more than eight million additional arrivals… Read the full press release

Cape Town International Airport grants R1.5M to seven flagship beneficiaries from communities in its vicinity

2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (ACSA CTIA) prides itself in giving back to communities. The airport handed over R1.5 million today to seven flagship beneficiaries. These beneficiaries are selected according to the company’s strategic Corporate Social Investment pillars. The airport took its management team and staff volunteers on a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok and Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia launched #MyWGF Instagram Photo Contest

2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shoot, share and win this September with Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok and the #MyWGF World Gourmet Festival Instagram photo contest. From mouthwatering cuisine to chefs in action, Champagne glasses lined up at the Louis Roederer Lounge, or mixologists shaking up a storm at the Whisky Lounge, guests at this year’s World Gourmet Festival are encouraged to snap and… Read the full press release

Beer Fest at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta with great Southern Brews selection of beers from across the region

2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — This September Park 75 Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta will get in the spirit with a Beer Fest menu that will make any southern beer connoisseur glow with pride. Park 75 new Southern Brews section of the menu features beers from across the region. The menu includes Abita Amber from Louisiana, Highland Brewing Company’s Black Mocha Stout… Read the full press release

JAL Group revised its flight frequency and fleet plans for the remaining of fiscal year 2013

TOKYO, 2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group (JAL) today announced revisions made to its flight frequency and fleet plans for the remaining of fiscal year 2013(ending March 31, 2014). In regards to the airline’s domestic network, flight frequencies on select routes will be adjusted to better meet demand as well as the changes in customer travel patterns… Read the full press release

Multi-award-winning international composer Michael Nyman to compose music for Borders event at Kelso Old Parish Church

2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Nyman to compose music for Borders event at Kelso Abbey Multi-award-winning international composer, Michael Nyman is creating new music inspired by the Hawick Missal Fragment. Nyman, who is recognised for his stirring soundtrack to the film ‘The Piano’ will hold the premiere for his new composition at Kelso Old Parish Church… Read the full press release