Daily Archives: November 19, 2013

Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association honors Wyndham Vacation Rentals®’s associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin for delivering superior guest service

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Head of Housekeeping at Montaneros in Vail Named Best Housekeeping Supervisor by the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association Vail, CO, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin was selected to receive… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group to open 187-room Holiday Inn® hotel in Bucaramanga, Colombia

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IHG’s portfolio reaches nine properties in Colombia with addition of first Holiday Inn hotel for Bucaramanga Miami, FL, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], today announced the opening of the 187-room Holiday Inn®hotel in the northeastern city of Bucaramanga, Colombia.  Bucaramanga’s first Holiday Inn® hotel  brings IHG’s hotel portfolio for Colombia to nine… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group holds educational event for investors and analysts in London

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London, UK, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)]  will today hold an educational event for investors and analysts in London, with presentations and live webcast starting at 2pm GMT. This event will provide further detail on IHG’s strategy to deliver high quality growth. The company released its third quarter interim management statement… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International y Baha Mar anuncian en Bahamas el hotel Meliá at Baha Mar, primer resort todo incluido del multimillonario complejo de Nassau

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Como gestor de este hotel, Meliá entra por la puerta grande en el Caribe anglo-parlante y continúa posicionándose en los mejores destinos vacacionales del mundo El proyecto Baha Mar, con una inversión de 3.500 millones de dólares, llevará a una nueva dimensión la oferta hotelera y de ocio del paradisíaco destino Palma de Mallorca. España, 2013-11-19… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines and Airbus collaboration delivered aid to Yolanda victims in Philippines

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Manila, Philippines, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — An Airbus A340-300 aircraft that flew from Lyon, France arrives in Cebu  Saturday, Nov16, 2013 carrying 28 logistics and emergency rescue specialists and close to 30 tons of water purification equipment and energy biscuits for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. The team and their cargo flew to Tacloban on board PAL/PALex’s CEB-TAC… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines expanded codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

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Singapore, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more cities in Europe, as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Codesharing has been expanded with immediate effect to SAS-operated flights from Copenhagen to: Berlin and Hamburg in Germany, Palanga and Vilnius in… Read the full press release

flydubai places USD 11.4 billion order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing

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Represents largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft commitment placed in the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has announced today a commitment for an order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. In only four and a half years flydubai… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways and Indonesia national carrier Garuda Indonesia signed code share agreement

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Reciprocal frequent flyer programme benefits for Jetprivilege and Garuda frequent flyer members Mumbai, India, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier of Indonesia, have concluded a code share agreement and simultaneously launched a reciprocal frequent flyer programme. This would offer guests of both airlines with a variety of… Read the full press release

US lodging industry urges “no” vote in House of Representatives on Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA) Act

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Washington, DC, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the U.S. lodging industry, urges a “no” vote in the House of Representatives on the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA) Act of 2013 (H.R. 2061).  As amended, this bill includes provisions to limit… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru unveils new über luxe hideaway residence

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Resort unveils new über luxe hideaway residence: a three-bedroom, two-storey Estate featuring private 80-metre (260 foot) beach, two pools, Stargazing Lounge, vast al fresco living space and 24-hour assistance from caring, dedicated staff Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Republic of Maldives, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the southeasterly edge of the island, away from the hub of… Read the full press release