SHAREPHIL FORUM HELD AT DUSIT THANI MANILA

SHAREPHIL FORUM HELD AT DUSIT THANI MANILA

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shareholders Association of the Philippines (SharePHIL) recently held their Joint Roundtable Forum at the Grand Ballroom of the award-winning Dusit Thani Manila. The event was to serve as “investment 101” to anyone and everyone who may have very basic enquiries regarding investing in private or public companies. It was established with the… Read the full press release

Warwick International Hotels Advances Its Global Development Strategy with the Acquisition of The Paradise Island Harbour Resort On Paradise Island, Bahamas

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels (WIH) has made an agreement to purchase a four-star hotel located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The transaction is expected to be completed in the near future. With easy access from the international airport, the Paradise Island Harbour Resort is a beautiful white sand beach-front hotel designed to… Read the full press release

The Registry Collection® Program Celebrates Continued Success in Europe

Kettering, Northampton, U.K., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange network, has plenty to celebrate so far in 2012: the program’s 10th anniversary; the recent launch of the brand’s revamped and robust website; and the addition of several impressive affiliated resorts to its network. The latest additions to The Registry Collection’s exchange network include… Read the full press release

Dusit Executive Stay Room Package

Dusit Executive Stay Room Package

Makati, Philippines, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blending elegance and functionality, optimise the essentials of business travel at your fingertips with the Dusit Executive Stay Room Package. A separate living area and bedroom with complimentary broadband internet service, a spacious work station and an array of well-thought of perks to enjoy, the Grand Room provides a promise of… Read the full press release

WYNN LAS VEGAS AND ENCORE JOIN PREFERRED HOTELS® & RESORTS

CHICAGO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group, a leading provider of sales and marketing support to independent hotels around the world, is proud to welcome two new members — Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Effective immediately, Wynn’s flagship resorts will be represented by the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts brand and bookable under the brand’s “PH” and “PV”… Read the full press release

Algarve Spa Week en Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa a precios sin stress

La salud es lo primero, y para que todo el mundo pueda disfrutar de unos días de descanso y bienestar en Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa el hotel vuelve a participar una vez más en la iniciativa Algarve Spa Week. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

El hotel participa de nuevo en la Algarve Spa Week ofreciendo tratamientos a mitad de precio VILAMOURA, Portugal, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — La salud es lo primero, y para que todo el mundo pueda disfrutar de unos días de descanso y bienestar en Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa el hotel vuelve a participar una vez más… Read the full press release

GUY HARVEY OUTPOST, A TRADEWINDS BEACH RESORT SPONSORS AUDITORIUM AT FLORIDA GULF COAST CENTER FOR FISHING

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guy Harvey Outpost Sponsore Auditorium at Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the United States… Read the full press release

Puneet Chhatwal appointed as new CEO at Steigenberger

Puneet Chhatwal appointed as new CEO at Steigenberger

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger Hotels AG is very pleased to announce Puneet Chhatwal (48), who has deep and long term international experience in hotel management, as its CEO. Having completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Delhi and a diploma in Food Service and Hotel Management, Chhatwal started his career with the India Tourism… Read the full press release

San Mateo Bridge Closed on Consecutive Weekends Starting October 19

Note alternate routes to get to/from Oakland International Airport 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caltrans is replacing twelve sections (60 Feet) of the bridge deck and installing a new seismic joint on the San Mateo – Hayward Bridge.  To complete this work, Caltrans will need to close the San Mateo Bridge (State Route 92) on two full… Read the full press release

Chocolate Treats Are Extra Sweet at Halloween In Hershey

Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Halloween season transforms the town of Hershey into an extra sweet destination. Featuring family-friendly events and activities, Halloween In Hershey provides guests with three weekends of spooktacular thrills. The celebration takes place on October 19-21, October 26-28 and November 2-4, and includes: Hersheypark in the Dark Featuring more than 50… Read the full press release

Colorado Springs Airport is having a food makeover

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP America, the North American division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is delighted to announce today its partnership with local brands Novo Coffee and Bristol Brewing Company at the Colorado Springs Airport.  COS passengers will be able to sample the region’s flavors without… Read the full press release

IHG’s boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo expands in Europe

IHG’s boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo expands in Europe Signings announced for hotels in Barcelona and Birmingham 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The roll out of InterContinental Hotel Group’s (IHG) boutique brand Hotel Indigo is gathering pace in Europe, with the company announcing the signing of the first Hotel Indigo for Barcelona and the second in Birmingham,… Read the full press release

Marriott Executive Apartments Strengthens its Position in China with the Opening of the Imperial Mansion, Beijing

Marriott International’s Extended Stay Brand Announces the 5th Property in China Located Next Door to the Forbidden City. 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today announced the opening of the 220-apartment The Imperial Mansion, Beijing – Marriott Executive Apartments. This is Marriott International’s (NYSE:MAR) fifth extended stay property  in China, showing great support and commitment for… Read the full press release

Warwick International Hotels presents its new global directory

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels (WIH) now represents over 50 hotels, resorts and & across 5 continents.  The group features large centre city locations such as in Bangkok and New York to smaller intimate centre city hotels in Paris and Malaga.  The location of the 4 & 5 star hotels and resorts is valued… Read the full press release

SPOOK-TACULAR SPECIALS AT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO

Trump Chicago will thrill and delight guests by offering exciting Halloween specials with the signature Trump touch. CHICAGO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Later this month, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago will thrill and delight guests by offering exciting Halloween specials with the signature Trump touch. From a distinctive overnight package and unique offers at The Spa… Read the full press release

UK pilots pass world’s first autogyro flight test course

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six UK pilots are the latest graduates of a unique course aimed at providing pilots with the skills required to flight test light aircraft. Run jointly by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Light Aircraft Association (LAA), the latest course offered dedicated training to enable experienced AutoGyro pilots to be… Read the full press release

SIRIO RISTORANTE NEW YORK TO OPEN AT THE ICONIC PIERRE, A TAJ HOTEL, NEW YORK

Adam D. Tihany Designed Restaurant to Capture the Essence of Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” Celebrated Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni Returns to Landmark Hotel New York, NY, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In October 2012, The Maccioni Group and The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York will open Sirio Ristorante New York. The restaurant, named after legendary restaurateur Sirio… Read the full press release

British Airways and Japan Airlines Announce Start of Joint Business

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin a joint business agreement with the two airlines sharing revenue on applicable flights between Europe and Japan. The joint business, which starts on October 1, 2012, will benefit customers by providing better links between Europe and Japan, greater choice of flights to more destinations,… Read the full press release

RCI® Brings America’s Trains Inc. Aboard, Adding Unique Train Accommodation Option for Members

Parsippany, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced a new affiliation with America’s Trains Inc. today. This agreement adds unique train accommodation options to RCI’s network of affiliated resorts. “Our affiliation with America’s Trains adds a unique vacation option for our members, adding even more variety to the types of accommodations… Read the full press release

Museo Pambata Presents ‘Art and Objects’ at Dusit Thani Manila

Museo Pambata Presents ‘Art and Objects’ at Dusit Thani Manila

Makati, Philippines, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Museo Pambata invites all art enthusiasts to help fulfill some of its 2012 wishes as it launches ‘Art and Objects’, a fund raising event to benefit Museo Pambata Foundation Inc., an art sale and auction that gathers artists who personally donated art pieces for this cause. Items for sale include those… Read the full press release

Travelport brings next-gen travel booking to Corporations in Russia

Moscow, Russia, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the launch of a new Corporate Booking Tool (CBT) for Corporations and business travel agents in Russia. The new product, TripGate™, has been developed by a leading Polish travel technology company – TravelTech – together with Travelport and brings… Read the full press release

PREFERRED GOLF PRESENTS ‘PLAYMORE IN EUROPE’

‘PlayMore’ Golf at Europe’s Leading Resorts 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golf enthusiasts looking to hit the links at Europe’s most acclaimed courses before the year’s end are invited to enhance their experience with Preferred Golf’s latest PlayMore special. An extension of the unparalleled Preferred Golf experience, this exclusive program allows guests to receive their choice of complimentary daily… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Expands Latin America Portfolio With Hilton Hotels & Resorts Development In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company’s First Hotel in this Bustling Brazilian City Reinforces Plans to Enter New Markets MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has announced that it has signed a management agreement with Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria Ltda. for the 298-room new-build Hilton Barra, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil – Hilton Worldwide’s first hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The project,… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt am Main: “The Spa” – a new dimension in relaxation

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt am Main: "The Spa" - a new dimension in relaxation

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2013, Frankfurt will see the opening of “The Spa”, a new urban day spa. The exclusive facilities will stretch over a floor space of 1,000 m² and provide a combination of health, beauty and care treatments. “The Spa” will feature a high-quality traditional men’s barber, and further highlights will include an… Read the full press release

ABTA Launches Checklist for Consumers on Financial Protection, including ATOL Certificates

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA today launched a new checklist for consumers offering advice on what paperwork to look for when booking travel arrangements.  The checklist is intended to help consumers understand the impact of the changes brought in by the Government reforms to the ATOL scheme of financial protection, including the introduction of ATOL certificates… Read the full press release

IHG Signs Deal to Open First Crowne Plaza Resort in the UAE

Dubai, UAE, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced it has signed an agreement with Kuwaiti-owned Almadina Real Estate Development to open a 442-room Crowne Plaza Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The hotel is currently under development on the manmade Marjan Island, giving it the… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide expande su cartera en Latinoamérica con desarrollo de Hilton Hotels & Resorts en Río de Janeiro, Brasil

El primer hotel de la compañía en esta importante ciudad brasileña consolida los planes de ingreso a nuevos mercados MCLEAN, Virginia, EE. UU., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide ha anunciado la firma de un acuerdo de gerenciamiento con Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria Ltda. para la construcción del hotel de 298 habitaciones Hilton Barra, Río de Janeiro, el primer… Read the full press release

Finavia makes it easier to look up Finnish flight connections online

It is now easier to look up flights departing from Finnish airports. Finavia has introduced a new search service on its website for convenient searches of flight connections and schedules for all Finavia airports. 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new search service makes its easier for customers to look up suitable schedules from their local airport… Read the full press release

Sabre Establishes “Passport to Freedom” as Part of Commitment to Fight Human Trafficking Worldwide

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith joins Sabre Chairman and CEO Sam Gilliland to introduce landmark program geared at empowering the travel and tourism industry to end human trade and exploitation (SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS) 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company, today launched “Passport to Freedom,” its comprehensive initiative seeking to unite the travel and tourism… Read the full press release

Jet Airways takes deserving, underprivileged students from Ngo, Shrimad Rajchandra love and care on an educative journey

MUMBAI, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the “Joy of Giving Week- India’s Festival of Giving”, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline today offered 160 students from the Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Jet Airways’ aircraft maintenance hangar near the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Santacruz. The educational excursion programme… Read the full press release