2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will take place at the sea area in front of the Macau Tower during September 8th and October 1st. Due to technical reasons, Foti International Fireworks Pty Ltd. from Australia will be withdrawn from the program and replaced by another Australian fireworks company Infinity Pyrotechnic…. Read the full press release
Author Archives: Travel PR News Editors
Virgin Trains welcomes Transport Select Committee hearing on West Coast franchise competition
* Virgin’s bid offers better services to passengers and more secure deal for taxpayers * £800m guaranteed investment to deliver new trains, routes and onboard services 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains today (4 September 2012) backed the decision by the Transport Select Committee to hold a hearing into the West Coast rail franchise competition…. Read the full press release
WATA reinforces its position on the German market through cooperation with asr Allianz
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — On August 22, WATA signed a partnership agreement with asr Allianz selbständiger Reiseunternehmen – Bundesverband e.V. to develop business opportunities, exchange expertise, and join forces on common actions. In signing with WATA, the asr members will find new partners dealing in the inbound tailor-made travel strictly selected according to high criteria of quality, and… Read the full press release
Eurostar launches its first ad campaign under AMV BBDO
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe has launched its first advertising campaign from newly appointed pan-European creative agency, AMV BBDO. The UK focused campaign, which plays on the cultural exchange between the UK, France and Belgium, launches an attractive price promotion with return journeys form London to Paris… Read the full press release
agoda.com celebrates Chuseok 2012 with rates from USD 51 per night!
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced deals in South Korea just in time for Chuseok. Chuseok is the country’s biggest holiday, a time when Koreans reunite with family to celebrate a bountiful harvest and to pay respect to elders and ancestors. Falling… Read the full press release
Burgers & Burgundy Wednesdays, All Day Long at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Wednesdays heat up at The Bristol Lounge: the restaurant’s favourite event, Burgers & Burgundy, is now available during lunch time too Boston, U.S.A., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Burgers & Burgundy Wednesdays in The Bristol Lounge atFour Seasons Hotel Boston is Boston’s favourite burger event. Previously served during dinner only, Burgers & Burgundy now comes to the rescue of the city’s… Read the full press release
FLYBE UNVEILS ‘THE MARY PETERS’
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, the largest airline operating out of George Best Belfast City Airport has paid its own unique tribute to Northern Ireland’s Golden Girl. ‘The Mary Peters’, a specially named Q400 aircraft, was unveiled last Sunday in the presence of the legendary sportswoman, Dame Mary Peters by Simon Lilley, Flybe Director of Marketing… Read the full press release
September Specials at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai: Discover One Gourmet Delight After Another
Wine dinner, breakfast treats and pasta specials Mumbai, India – 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This September, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai offers guests an epicurean wine dinner crafted specially by its Executive Chef, and invites everyone to wash away those monsoon blues with renditions of the classic Eggs Benedict breakfast, and enjoy a slice of Italy with the delectable pasta al… Read the full press release
Road works at O.R. Tambo International Airport
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — O.R. Tambo International would like to advise airport users of road works on the Upper Roadway at the International Departures Level. The construction, which is in line with our safety and operational regulation, will be undertaken from Monday, 03 September 2012 and is scheduled for completion in the second week of December 2012…. Read the full press release
New Director of Rooms for Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Passion and dedication paved the way for Yasmine El Gawhary to lead a team of 285 staff across key guest-contact departments Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the promotion of Yasmine El Gawhary to the position of Director of Rooms, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt…. Read the full press release
Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives participates in ‘Going from Workdays to Holidays’ Resorts campaign by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives participates in the “Going from Workdays to Holidays” Resorts promotion by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific. Travellers planning their next vacation can book the Resort offer of a 20% savings off Standard Rates with breakfast for two persons. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa A… Read the full press release
Smart, Sexy and Stylish: Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai
A chic and sophisticated hotel opens in the heart of a constantly changing city, capturing every exciting moment Pudong, Shanghai, China, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Like the confident, youthful and energetic area it calls home, and the metropolis that surrounds it, the new Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai joins high-powered business and glamorous style in an exclusive enclave… Read the full press release
Virginia Offers Twelve Scenic Road Trip Ideas for Fall 2012
RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia boasts more than 3,000 miles of scenic roadways, taking travelers to coastal beauty, mountain vistas, quaint small towns and peaceful countryside. Combine this with 15 million acres of fall foliage and two of the country’s most legendary scenic drives and Virginia is the ideal place for a classic fall road trip. … Read the full press release
JAL and British Airways Expand Codeshare Arrangements on Tokyo=London Routes and Begin Sales of Joint Fares
TOKYO, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and British Airways (BA) today announced the start of codeshare arrangements on the routes between Tokyo and London (Heathrow), as well as the sales of joint fares on applicable routes from October 1, 2012. Codeshare At present, the airlines are codesharing on a total of 23 routes connecting… Read the full press release
Now Open: Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan
Experience one of the world’s most exciting cities,Four Seasons-style Baku, Azerbaijan, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Where do you want to go next? For many, the answer this year will undoubtedly be Baku. As football fans worldwide look forward to the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the fall, and the country’s firstFour Seasons now welcoming guests, the capital… Read the full press release
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO VAN MORRISON WITH BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are on the final countdown to the first ever East Belfast Arts Festival in partnership with George Best Belfast City Airport and to celebrate we are giving away a pair of tickets to the Big Top Festival featuring Van the Man! The festival takes place from 5th to 9th September 2012 and is spread… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner flies into South Africa
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest-growing airline in Africa, will soon be flying its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner into Africa’s busiest airport, O.R. Tambo International in Johannesburg, an event that is being eagerly awaited by the travel industry and passengers alike. Ethiopian is the first airline outside of Japan to take delivery of the… Read the full press release
airberlin technik: 17 new trainees start their careers
With approximately 100 trainees, the aviation technology service division within the airberlin group is one of the largest training providers in the Dusseldorf area. 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 3rd September 2012, a total of 17 new trainees started their first year of training with airberlin technik GmbH in Dusseldorf. With approximately 100 trainees, airberlin technik… Read the full press release
Spa Corner at Maldives Stand during WTM 2012
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives to allocate a special space within the stand to promote the wellness tourism segment which is one of the most promising niche markets in the tourism industry today. The focus would be to attract more visitors to the Maldives stand by giving them the opportunity to seek tranquil refuge for a… Read the full press release
¡Que Bueno Marriott!
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five is the magic number this year as LATINA Style Magazine ranks Marriott number five on its LATINA Style 50 list, which ranks the top 50 companies for Latinas to work. For the fifteenth year in a row, Marriott is on the ‘top 50’ list and this year is the only hotel… Read the full press release
Maldives holds fam trip for Indian market to boost the arrivals
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation jointly with the industry partners organized a fam trip for Indian market from 5-12th August 2012. The fam group includes journalists from travel magazines, mainline publications, newspapers, fashion and lifestyle magazines from various cities in India. During the 6day fam trip, apart from the beauty of the… Read the full press release
Reservations Manager celebrates 30 years of dedicated service at The Atlantic Hotel
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — There is a special place at The Atlantic Hotel for Reservations Manager Hayley Brockwell, who is celebrating 30 years of dedicated service and the honour of being this Small Luxury Hotel of the World’s longest standing member of staff. Commenting on the anniversary Hayley said: “I am so proud to be part… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, İstanbul’un Anadolu Yakasına İlk Adımını Atıyor
Hilton Worldwide, Hilton İstanbul Kozyatağı Konferans Merkezi ve Spa açılışı için sözleşme imzaladı ISTANBUL, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide, İstanbul’un Anadolu yakasında açılacak ilk Hilton Hotels & Resorts markalı oteli için Emaytaş Turizm Gayrimenkul Yönetim Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş. ile bugün bir franchise sözleşmesi imzaladığını açıkladı. Hilton İstanbul Kozyatağı Konferans Merkezi ve Spa, Hilton Worldwide’ın Türkiye… Read the full press release
Africa First, Ethiopian 1st B787 Dreamliner Touches down in Maputo
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian 1st B787 Dremaliner, dubbed “Africa First” touched down at Maputo International Airport on 2 September 2012. Ethiopian is the first airline in the world outside Japan to operate the most technologically advanced commercial aircraft. Ethiopian is pleased to introduce the Dreamliner to Maputo, ahead of major destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle… Read the full press release
Go. See. Do. (and save); Frontier Offers Fare Sale Featuring Fares as Low as $48 One-Way*
Purchase at FrontierAirlines.com by Sept. 11; travel through March 17, 2013. DENVER, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is celebrating the end of summer with falling fares. The fare sale offers fares as low as $48* for travel through mid-March on all nonstop routes. Go to more than 80 destinations across the lower 48 states. See amazing sites…. Read the full press release
Virginia Wins Award for Best State Travel Web Site
Virginia Tourism Corporation wins Mercury Award at national conference RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Virginia Tourism Corporation received a singular honor last week from the National Council of State Tourism Directors when it received the Mercury Award for Best Travel Web Site among states. The award was presented last week at the annual United States Travel… Read the full press release
W Talent Gets Ready for Culinary Challenge
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives is pleased to announce the enrollment of seven Talent for the Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge. From 10th to 12th of September seven Talent from W Maldives will compete in the 10th edition of the Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge. Each Talent selected by Nikolaj Retpen will… Read the full press release
British Airways becomes the first airline to sign for Amadeus’ new revenue accounting solution
British Airways becomes the first airline to sign for Amadeus’ new revenue accounting solution Amadeus Passenger Revenue Accounting enables real-time revenue monitoring for faster, more accurate revenue decisions Madrid, Spain, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announces that British Airways has… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Set To Debut On Istanbul’s Asian Side
ISTANBUL, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Emaytaş Turizm Gayrimenkul Yönetim Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Tic A.Ş. to open Hilton Worldwide’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded property on the Asian side of Istanbul. Hilton Istanbul Kozyataği Conference Center & Spa joins a fast growing portfolio of 40 hotels across Turkey… Read the full press release
The 2012 Jersey Customer Service Awards
Public voting opens today for nominations for the Jersey Customer Service Awards. 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Jersey public has from today until the 28 September to vote for their Customer Service Heroes, giving them the opportunity to walk away with one of the coveted 2012 Customer Service Awards. The Customer Service Awards, which are now… Read the full press release