New “I’d LOVE to Go There” Sweepstakes Offers Four Fantastic Prize Trips RICHMOND, Va. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — For anyone who has ever said “Oh, I’d love to go there”, now’s the chance to get there, with the family, for free. Virginia has just launched the “I’d LOVE to Go There” Vacation Sweepstakes, offering families the chance to… Read the full news article
INT Travel, a leading IATA accredited agency in southern Poland, switches to Travelport Warsaw, Poland, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year agreement with INT Travel, one of the largest independent IATA accredited travel agencies in the southern part of Poland. As part of the… Read the full news article
Helsinki Airport has great flight connections, which take you directly to major skiing centres in an hour. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s simple: when you fly to your winter holiday destination, you save valuable time for downhill and cross-country skiing. For example, it takes 1.5 hours to fly from Helsinki to Kittilä and Levi skiing resort. Several… Read the full news article
Guests Receive 20 Percent Off Leisure Rates and $200 Bonus Bucks Per Stay. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is encouraging travelers to leave winter behind and get spring off to a warmer start with the new Lose the Blues, Find Some Green Event. Sun seekers can book now and receive 20 percent off… Read the full news article
2012 UK MeetingsMetrix Research from BDRC Continental Puts Hilton Ahead of the Pack LONDON and MCLEAN, Va., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the iconic hotel brand with 70 properties in the UK, has been awarded the title of the country’s number one provider of meetings services. The findings were revealed by renowned market research provider… Read the full news article
Fares as low as $99 each way at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Princeton/Trenton, NJ, to Tampa, Fla. (TPA) and Fort Myers, Fla. (RSW). Tomorrow, nonstop service to New Orleans, La. (MSY) begins. On Saturday, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL) commences. These new flights join Frontier’s existing… Read the full news article
Astonishing growth in Brazilian visitor numbers kept total international arrivals to Canada on the up in November 2012, says CTC Tourism Snapshot 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers from around the world reached for the skies again in November 2012. According to the Tourism Snapshot hot off the presses from the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department, more than… Read the full news article
Phoenix Resort Offers Golf Clinics and Stays with Luxury Accommodations PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — While most states are still battling chilly temperatures, Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort will host monthly clinics, taking advantage of the sunny weather in Arizona. With low spring room rates, visitors from the north and east… Read the full news article
Marriott International expects to add 3,000 rooms to its existing portfolio of hotels in the country from 2016. BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today announced the signing of seven management agreements with TCC Hotels Group which will see the US hospitality company operating seven TCC hotels across Thailand. These agreements make the TCC Hotels… Read the full news article
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following this week’s rulings in both the UK and European courts, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today reiterated its advice to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations. Passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled are entitled to assistance from the airline such as food, drinks and accommodation where necessary. In… Read the full news article
Tickets go on sale for the Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each day the Lufthansa Group provides countless connections between cities, countries, continents and people. And day in, day out, the company’s employees devote themselves to this task with joy and passion. Connecting people and places also means promoting the exchange of ideas between cultures and sharing… Read the full news article
New LINCOLN Movie Trail, travel packages and special events make for a great weekend getaway RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to eight U.S. Presidents (including the first!) – more than any other state – and long-hailed the “Mother of Presidents,” Virginia is the ideal destination for a Presidents’ Day weekend getaway. With historic hot spots… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Romance is in the air year-round as Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur presents a romantic package available until 30 December 2013. Whether it is time for a romantic getaway or simply a celebration of your love for each other, the Romantic Rendezvous is the perfect way to rekindle romance whilst enjoying an array of… Read the full news article
Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group to open two new restaurants in the historic NYC hotel, which will re-open its doors after its first-ever full renovation in the fall of 2013 New York, NY, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Loews Regency Hotel announced today a partnership with Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group to open and manage two new restaurants in… Read the full news article
FIRSTGROUP PLC STATEMENT RE: FIRST GREAT WESTERN AND FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT RAIL FRANCHISES 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to the announcement by the Department for Transport (‘DfT’) today, FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, confirms the following with regard to its First Great Western and First Capital Connect rail franchises. The First… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. Chinese New Year Feast at MOzen MOzen Bistro, Las Vegas’ favorite restaurant for fine Asian cuisine, will offer a “Year of the… Read the full news article
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Figures released today by Passenger Focus, the independent rail industry passenger champion and watchdog, reveal that First Hull Trains scored 95 per cent in overall customer satisfaction – a seven per cent improvement on the autumn 2011 survey, and two per cent better than the score achieved in spring 2012. The figures put… Read the full news article
Valentine Celebration package is packed with romantic experiences. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the most romantic time of year and Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has made all the arrangements for the most divine Valentine treat for sweethearts. The spoiling begins upon arrival at the superbly located luxury Hotel, right in the heart of Mayfair just steps… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all fashionistas…Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce a new fashion offer J’aime Chloé, inviting guests to celebrate the opening of the first Maison Chloé on 253 rue Saint-Honoré. The new space on Rue Saint-Honoré is the label’s first Maison with a new architectural and client experience concept, with a team of… Read the full news article
Royal Caribbean Island Awarded STEP Gold-Level Eco-Certification Portland, Oregon, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The attractions and tour operations at CocoCay, a private cruise destination managed by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., have been awarded the Sustainable Tourism Education Program™ (STEP) Gold-Level Eco-Certification for its attractions and tour operations. This certification is a flagship program of Sustainable Travel International, a… Read the full news article
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts returns to Washington, D.C. with a new running mate, the Loews Madison Hotel. The hotel, which recently completed a dramatic $23 million renovation, is celebrating 50 years as one of the most distinguished hotels in the nation’s capital. With fifty years of unprecedented success, past presidents, D.C…. Read the full news article
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Latest results of a survey by industry rail watchdog Passenger Focus show that overall satisfaction with First Capital Connect (FCC) services has grown for the third year in a row. Of those customers surveyed in autumn 2012, 81% said they were satisfied or very satisfied (a 1% increase year on year, which is… Read the full news article
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate love with a fabulous Valentine’s Day experience at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives. W Maldives welcomes you to a luxury playground of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and breathtaking reefs. Experience one of the 78 Retreats, either on the beachside or overwater which gives you access to endless Indian Ocean views…. Read the full news article
Accor continues to adapt its organization structure and is creating a Property Management Department. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As announced by Chairman and CEO Denis Hennequin at the presentation of the half-year results, Accor is redefining its organization structure to create a less capital intensive, more effective business model. Gilles Bonnier is appointed Global Chief Asset and… Read the full news article
REDMOND, Wash., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2012. Concur reported total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 of $122.8 million, up 22% from the year-ago quarter and up 4% from the prior quarter. Fiscal 2013 first quarter non-GAAP pretax income was $17.2 million,… Read the full news article
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — First TransPennine Express (FTPE) scored 88 per cent overall satisfaction in the independent National Passenger Survey. The research which canvasses the opinions of around 30,000 passengers was conducted in Autumn 2012. Results released today show that the train operator has improved in 19 of the 36 categories (since Autumn 2011) with customers particularly… Read the full news article
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — With an extensive wine cellar of over 20,000 bottles, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island further enhances its guests’ wine experience this year with the introduction of three new ways of enjoying champagne at this luxury resort: ‘Bubbles on the Beach’, ‘Sparkling Hour’ and ‘The Perfect Sundowner’. Priced at US$800, ‘Bubbles On The Beach’… Read the full news article
City’s biggest black-tie fundraiser supports the Indianapolis Zoo INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the largest and most anticipated black-tie fundraiser in Indianapolis, drawing thousands of people annually for an adventurous evening of amazing entertainment and delicious delicacies from more than 70 of the area’s top restaurants. Tickets for Zoobilation 2013 presented by Indianapolis Power & Light… Read the full news article
New barrel-aged cocktail trend gaining momentum in Texas. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The latest trend in mixology is proving to be barrels of fun, not just forFour Seasons Hotel Austin Sommelier Mark Sayre and Bartender Travis Tober, but also for Austin’s growing contingent of cocktail connoisseurs. Started in Portland, Oregon, the idea of barrel-ageing cocktails borrows from the concept of… Read the full news article
Palace Resorts partners with Cirque Dreams for a second consecutive summer to bring the musical spectacle, Cirque Dreams Rocks, Complimentary Tickets & Kids Stay Free. MIAMI, FL. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – is pleased to announce the return of Cirque Dreams this summer. Back… Read the full news article