First National Adventure Travel Tradeshow: ATMEX 2012 Attracts International Media Attendees

Boca del Río, Veracruz, MEXICO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The First Adventure Travel Tradeshow in Mexico, “Adventure Travel Mexico, Veracruz 2012” (ATMEX 2012)—which took place in Boca del Río from September 5 to 9, and included the involvement of fifteen Mexican states—had twenty international media attendees from a wide variety of media outlets including travel blogs, monthly… Read the full press release

PABU at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Celebrates International Sake Week

Sake Sommelier Tiffany Soto

Sake Day is October 1; events continue all week. Baltimore, U.S.A., 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — October 1, 2012 is International Sake Day, and the team at PABU is celebrating with a full week of sake events at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. Every evening will be devoted to a different sake varietal, and in-house Sake Sommeliers will host complimentary tastings to educate,… Read the full press release

Revised program of 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is held on the Macau Tower shorefront during September 8th and October 1st.  The fireworks display by “Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd. from Japan”, originally scheduled to perform on September 29 (Saturday) at 21:00 is cancelled. At this time slot, a Macau company, ” Kat… Read the full press release

GBTA Recognises “Innovative and Passionate” Volunteer

Services to European Travel & Meetings Management Appreciated BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA  today announced Ms. Caroline Strachan, Global Travel Lead for Astra Zeneca and GBTA’s former European advisory board chair, as the winner of the GBTA Luoma Award. The GBTA Luoma Award was created in 2011 in honour of Jutta Luoma, the Executive Director… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest Welcomes Two New Members in Sales and Marketing Team

Veronika Szabo, Public Relations Manager

Public Relations Manager and Director of Sales strengthen the Hotel team. Budapest, Hungary 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest announces the appointment of two new professionals, Veronika Szabo, Public Relations Manager and Drew Clarke, Director of Sales. Based in Budapest, Veronika´s role encompasses managing media relations in both international and local markets, social… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office Promotes Macau across Mainland China

Tourism Department Heads of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau at the joint booth

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deputy Director of Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes visited Guangzhou and Shanghai to attend China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE2012) and Shanghai Tourism Festival 2012 respectively to promote Macau and the joint tourism of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. MGTO set up a booth around the… Read the full press release

VERMONT TO DOUBLE FLIGHTS FROM TORONTO THIS WINTER

BURLINGTON, Vt.,  2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  On Sept. 18, Governor Shumlin announced Porter airline service between BTV and Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport will double this winter. Porter Airlines has once again partnered with Ski Vermont and four Vermont Ski Resorts to provide customers with an attractive winter getaway to the Green Mountain State. “We were… Read the full press release

Train services over Christmas and New Year on the West Coast Main Line

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains today released provisional information on Christmas and New Year train timetables to allow customers to start planning their journeys in good time. It is expected that train tickets will go on sale within the next two weeks and customers are recommended to book these as soon as possible to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus Spices Up Its Lounge Menu with an Autumnal Attitude

Spice Market

Introducing anew cocktail menu at Lobby Bar and Lounge inspired by the colourful world of Spice Market. Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set in the historical peninsula, Spice Market (also known as The Egyptian Bazaar) is still among the favourite stops of gourmet travellers as well as locals with its rich variety of… Read the full press release

GBTA Forecasts Overall Fall in Business Travel Spend Across Major European Markets in 2012, But Expects Markets to Improve in 2013

Report Finds Strong Correlation Between Job Growth, Exports, and Business Travel Spend Across Western European Markets LONDON, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA announces the results of its second GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report, a semi-annual analysis of the five most critical business travel markets in Europe: Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain. These five markets… Read the full press release

Art at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing: Showcasing Contemporary Tang Tradition

Jayne Dyer’s Butterfly Effect in Beijing

Hotel’s art collection is an introduction to Beijing’s contemporary art scene. Beijing, China, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beating to the city’s pulse,Four Seasons Hotel Beijing has amassed an outstanding collection of modern artworks that melds the unique appeal of Beijing’s centuries-old traditions with the vibrancy of its contemporary art scene. Best described as “contemporary Tang tradition,” the collection… Read the full press release

Massport Board Confirms Thomas Glynn As New CEO

Massport Board Confirms Thomas Glynn as New CEO BOSTON 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today confirmed Thomas Glynn to serve as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Port Authority overseeing Boston Logan International Airport, the public container and cruise terminals in the Port… Read the full press release

Tourism in Russia contributes more to GDP than automotive manufacturing

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Travel & Tourism industry in Russia is bigger than the size of automotive manufacturing industry and directly supports almost as many jobs as the financial sector. This is according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) sponsored by American Express and TUI AG, released today during a… Read the full press release

Hardman Triumphs at World’s Most Luxurious Surfing Event Hosted by Four Seasons Explorer as National Surf Champion Areef Wins the Domestic Event

Hardman Triumphs at World's Most Luxurious Surfing Event Hosted by Four Seasons Explorer as National Surf Champion Areef Wins the Domestic Event

Four Seasons Resorts Maldives take competition surfing five-star Maldives Explorer (Island Cruise), Republic of Maldives – 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian surfing legend and two-time world champion Damien “Dooma” Hardman (Narrabeen, NSW, Australia) has won the second annual Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy – organized in conjunction with luxury surf pioneers Tropicsurf – after a sensational week of surfing… Read the full press release

First National Adventure Travel Tradeshow: ATMEX 2012 Involves Fifteen Mexican States to Successfully Promote Adventure Tourism

Boca del Río, Veracruz, MEXICO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The First Adventure Travel Tradeshow in Mexico, “Adventure Travel Mexico, Veracruz 2012” (ATMEX 2012), took place in Boca del Río from September 5 to 9, included the involvement of fifteen Mexican states, had 2,000 business meetings, 578 exhibitors, and 180 national and international buyers. It is estimated… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains does the business

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the same day as MPs at Westminster were debating the Government’s decision not to award the new West Coast franchise to Virgin Trains, readers of Business Traveller magazine have for the sixth year in succession voted the company Best UK Domestic Rail Operator. Tony Collins, Chief Executive Virgin Rail Group, said… Read the full press release

As Thanksgiving Draws Near, a Traditional Spread by One-Ninety Chefs Makes It a Meaningful Celebration for the Family at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Thanksgiving Turkey at One-Ninety

Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale and his team offer traditional and vegetarian options on November 22. Singapore – 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — At One-Ninety, the traditions of Thanksgiving are celebrated with time-honoured favourites as well as vegetarian selections on November 22, 2012. Set against the warm ambisnce of the bistro grill, family and friends alike can enjoy a convivial gathering… Read the full press release

Hainan set to rival Singapore, Malaysia and Italy by 2021

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chinese province of Hainan is on track to become one of the world’s leading tourist resort destinations by 2021. According to a report, ‘Hainan: Travel & Tourism Development Potential 2011 – 2021’ released today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), by 2021 tourism expenditure in Hainan will be roughly… Read the full press release

All is Calm and Bright This Winter in The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

New seasonal Spa treatments help guests relax and rejuvenate. Austin, U.S.A. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin is ensuring all are calm and all are bright this winter with new massages and facials designed to help guests relax and rejuvenate throughout the holiday season. Specially designed to soothe the senses, the new Winter’s Calmbody treatment gently… Read the full press release

Massport Holds the Line on Logan Rates and Charges

Massport Holds the Line on Boston Logan Rates and Charges Free Silver Line Service to Continue through New Year BOSTON, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority Board today approved a series of rates and charges for airlines at Boston Logan International Airport.  The rates are in effect from Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013,… Read the full press release

GBTA and IATA Announce Collaboration, Starting With Corporate Data Study

Alexandria, VA, USA & Geneva, Switzerland, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA announced its collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on a GBTA Foundation study on the use of corporate data by business travel aggregators. The report is the first step in gaining a better understanding of this issue, which is of great importance to GBTA… Read the full press release

Don’t Let Your Glow Go: The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Offers Airbrush Tanning

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Offers Airbrush Tanning

Partnership with GLOW brings new service to Four Seasons. Atlanta, U.S.A. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four SeasonsHotel Atlanta is beaming to present airbrush tanning as a permanent addition to its list of services. After a successful summer preview, customers eagerly welcome year-round access to airbrush tanning. Serving as an alternative solution to damaging UV rays, airbrush… Read the full press release

Stay at Marriott Hotels & Pay Using Your Visa Card and You Could Score This Fall

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This fall could be a rewarding experience for football fans.  Marriott Rewards® members who make a weekend stay and pay using their Visa® Card will be entered to win 1 of 4 Super Bowl XLVII Experience packages or 1 of 1,000 $100 NFLShop.com gift cards. Stays must take place between September 15… Read the full press release

Tourism in India contributes more to GDP than automotive manufacturing

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Travel & Tourism industry in India is almost three times bigger than the size of automotive manufacturing industry and generates more jobs than the chemical manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, communications and mining sectors added together. This is according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) sponsored by American… Read the full press release

A Sunday Classic: Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

A leisurely brunch followed by a stroll among the treasures of the Old Town

A leisurely brunch followed by a stroll among the treasures of the Old Town Istanbul at Sultanahmet, Turkey 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet invites guests to experience its enriched Sunday Brunch at Seasons Restaurant. Set in the historical peninsula, Sunday Brunch at Four Seasons is a time for families and friends to enjoy the last… Read the full press release

Eurostar 2013 Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel opens for entries

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The search is on for the best sustainable travel initiatives in Europe as the 2013 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel opens for entries. The Award, which is free to enter, recognises pioneering sustainable travel schemes from Belgium, France and the UK that are leading the way in encouraging people to adopt… Read the full press release

A Tasty Sunday Begins a Happy Week at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

Aqua at Four Seasons

Four Seasons invites guests to experience its savoury Sunday Brunch at Aqua restaurant. Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aqua, inspired by the beautiful Bosphorus, presents a delicious brunch every Sunday with selected dishes of Italian and Turkish cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus. The buffet-style brunch features delicacies including Italian antipasti, seafood, homemade pasta,… Read the full press release

Association of ATOL Companies and Dolphin Dynamics host ATOL Forum

Association representing leading ATOL travel companies and travel technology company conduct a dedicated ATOL Reform event supported by the CAA. Highlights the need for back office systems to be ready and for ATOL certificate to be issued when money is received. London, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of The Association of ATOL Companies (AAC) and customers… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Launches Kids’ Golf Academy

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Launches Kids’ Golf Academy

Inspiring golfing stars of the future, Four Seasons set to coach little pros at its world-class Indian Ocean golfing facilities. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Junior golf enthusiasts looking to take their game to the next level now have the perfect solution with the new Kids’ Golf Academy at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, offering expert coaching, video swing… Read the full press release

Countdown to World Tourism Day 2012

Madrid, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With less than one week to go to World Tourism Day (WTD) on September 27, preparations for the official celebrations in host country Spain are well underway. In the presence of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Asturias, Maspalomas, one of Spain’s famed seaside towns on the island of Gran… Read the full press release