Free Wi-Fi Almost As Important As a Comfortable Bed When Traveling for Work SILVER SPRING, Md., 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new survey* from Cambria Suites fielded by the GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), revealed that work-life balance is an important goal for almost nine of 10 surveyed business travelers. Seventy-one percent of… Read the full press release
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airberlin welcomes its three millionth topbonus member
Competitions for all frequent flyers 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was a great surprise for Dr. Albina Boyarkina from Sankt Petersburg: She is the three millionth member to join airberlin’s topbonus frequent flyer programme. Marcus Puffer, Vice President Loyalty & Partnerships, presented her with the gift of a long-haul flight voucher for two within airberlin’s route… Read the full press release
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL ANNOUNCES 10TH ANNUAL “ONE TWO FREE” PROMOTION FOR EMERALD CLUB MEMBERS (U.S.)
Customers Can Earn Additional Free Rental Days By Referring Others To Join The Emerald Club St. Louis, 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — National Car Rental, the premier car rental brand for frequent airport travelers, is launching its annual One Two Free® Emerald Club promotion. This year marks the tenth consecutive year that National has offered the One Two Free… Read the full press release
Super 8 Hotels Giving Away New Ford Escape, Free Weekend Getaways
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelers looking to sneak in one last trip this summer have a chance to hit the road in style thanks to the Super 8® hotel brand and its “GR8 Escape” Sweepstakes, which offers prizes ranging from free weekend getaways to a new 2013 Ford Escape SE. Now through August 31st, Wyndham Rewards® members who visit and… Read the full press release
IHG Wins Gold at Project ICARUS Sustainability Awards
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG today announces that it has achieved Gold in the Project ICARUS Gold Medal programme, from the GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings organisation. The Project ICARUS Gold Medal initiative identifies organisations that are taking action in… Read the full press release
Hilton Woodcliff Lake Celebrates International Youth Week
Bringing Stability and Hope to Youth in Bergen County WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of International Youth Day, Hilton Woodcliff Lake took action to help young people achieve their full potential. Together with team members and local partners, the hotel supported young people in the local area by hosting “Bright Blue Futures at Hilton Woodcliff… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia unveils new marketing push in Asia
Key facts Tourism Australia will focus on four key strategic projects to be funded this year under the Australian Government’s new Asia Marketing Fund. The new funding – worth up to A$48.5million over the next four years – aims to generate greater visitation and economic returns from Australia’s fastest growing tourism region. Key quotes “This… Read the full press release
Roadshow for Amazing Thailand to Punjab & West Bengal
New Delhi, 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organized a roadshow to North & East India, with 14 travel trade partners invited from Thailand, consisting of hotels, handling agents, attractions, entertainment options and airlines. The roadshow was held in two cities – Kolkata on 31st July and Chandigarh on 2nd August. Over… Read the full press release
SENSE, A ROSEWOOD SPA® REFLECTS THE SOUL OF RIVIERA MAYA AT ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA
Inspired by Mayan Traditions, Mexico’s Acclaimed Spa Calls on Ancient Practices to Impart Relaxation and Rejuvenation RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO, 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on its own private island at the heart of Rosewood Mayakoba, Mexico’s premier resort, Sense, A Rosewood Spa® beckons guests in search of the ultimate escape. The unparalleled spa retreat spans 17,000-square-feet… Read the full press release
Hotel Indigo expands in Germany
Hotel Indigo Dusseldorf-Victoriaplatz to open in 2013 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo continues to grow in Germany, with the signing of Hotel Indigo Düsseldorf-Victoriaplatz following two successful openings in Berlin earlier this year. Hotel Indigo Düsseldorf-Victoriaplatz will operate under a franchise agreement with LFPI Hotels Management Germany GmbH…. Read the full press release
RYANAIR WELCOMES BAA DECISION TO SELL STANSTED AND CALLS FOR EARLY SALE TO PREVENT FURTHER TRAFFIC DECLINE
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (20 Aug) welcomed the decision of the BAA monopoly to finally see sense and proceed with the sale of London Stansted Airport, as recommended by the Competition Commission (in 2008), which noted the BAA’s monopoly of London’s big 3 airports ‘adversely affected competition’. Ryanair has… Read the full press release
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR’S NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATIONS REPORT 25 PERCENT INCREASE IN LABOR DAY ADVANCE RESERVATIONS
Overall Weekend Neighborhood Car Rentals Increase from Summer 2011 St. Louis, 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — In anticipation of the AAA Labor Day travel announcement, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America’s largest rental car brand, announced today that advance neighborhood rental car reservation numbers for the 2012 Labor Day holiday currently are trending at 25 percent above 2011. The data… Read the full press release
SAS has filled the gap after Cimber
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — When flight SK1280 took off from Danish provincial airport Billund at 6:30 last monday, SAS filled the last gab on the route map after the bankruptcy of Cimber Sterling in the early summer. First, there was a bankruptcy in May which closed much of the domestic traffic in Denmark. Then, there was… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide Becomes Trustee of The First Tee, Pledging a $1 Million Donation
Partnership takes relationship to a national level, expands reach and impact Greensboro, N.C., 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, today announced that the Company has become a Trustee of The First Tee, a nonprofit youth development organization that provides life skills and character education programs to young people using… Read the full press release
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL ANNOUNCES 6TH ANNUAL “RENT RENT REWARD” PROMOTION FOR EMERALD CLUB MEMBERS (CANADA)
Customers Can Earn Additional Free Rental Days By Referring Others To Join The Emerald Club St. Louis, 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — National Car Rental, the premier car rental brand for frequent airport travellers, is launching its annual Rent Rent RewardSM Emerald Club promotion. This year marks the sixth consecutive year that National has offered the Rent Rent Reward… Read the full press release
Over 10,000 aircraft handled by Atlas control as main Olympic airspace restriction period successfully passed after unique collaborative work
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The removal of the main airspace security arrangements covering the London Olympics at midnight on 15/16 August marked a successful end to one of the largest airspace changes ever undertaken in the UK. Pilots affected by the changes adapted extremely well throughout the period of the restrictions and, in general, showed a… Read the full press release
LUXURY LANGKAWI FROM JUST £1,999 PER PERSON WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Five-star break with 50% off 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s leading independent tour operator has put together a fantastic deal to Langkawi for travel during August 2012. 10 nights in Langkawi from £1,999 per person – saving £1,978 per person Premier Holidays (www.premierholidays.co.uk / 0844 937 444) is offering 10 nights in Langkawi from £1,999 per… Read the full press release
Hilton HHonors Launches Global Shop-to-Earn Mall
Members worldwide now have more opportunities to earn HHonors Bonus Points through retail purchases MCLEAN, Va., 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct brands, launched its global Shop-to-Earn Mall, a network of online shops that allows HHonors members to earn Bonus Points through retail purchases. The Hilton HHonors Shop-to-Earn… Read the full press release
Expedia Affiliate Network and VIA Rail Canada renew their partnership
London, UK, 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN) today announces its renewed partnership with VIA Rail Canada, Canada’s most important national rail passenger service. The deal will give viarail.ca customers access to EAN’s extensive inventory of hotels, totalling nearly 155,000 worldwide. VIA Rail’s Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Steve Del Bosco comments, “We value our partnership with… Read the full press release
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Icefield Helicopter Tours and Kananaskis Heli Tours.
The sky is the limit for this Albertan business that takes travellers from around the world into majestic mountain settings. 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passion drives the best in any business to excel. The Canadian Tourism Commission(CTC) has the passion to bring people to our country; it’s the fuel that drives the Signature Experiences Collection®(SEC) program forward into… Read the full press release
IHG Announces Opening of First Candlewood Suites® with New Interior Design Scheme
$7.1 million hotel in North Little Rock, Ark., is first to incorporate schemes ATLANTA, 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], announces the opening of the first Candlewood Suites hotel to include the brand’s new interior design package, created with graduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), one of the… Read the full press release
Packaging company guilty of safety breaches when carrying ‘dangerous goods’ on aircraft
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — A West London packaging company has been fined £25,000 and £6,630 costs at Isleworth Crown Court for attempting to transport improperly packed dangerous goods on a cargo flight from Heathrow airport in August 2011. Angel Case and Packing Company Limited pleaded guilty to the offence at an earlier hearing, following a prosecution… Read the full press release
THAILAND TOPS PREMIER HOLIDAYS LONG HAUL BOOKING CHART
Passenger numbers increase 17% for travel during 2012 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading independent tour operator Premier Holidays has reported an increase in bookings to Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar (Burma) for 2012. With fantastic savings of up to £740 on offer, Thailand is a firm favourite with holidaymakers. Passenger numbers for Thailand are currently up by… Read the full press release
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Receives Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Lodging Award®
2012-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton McLean Tysons Corner has received the esteemed AAA Four Diamond Award® designation. The AAA Diamond rating process is a premier program which annually evaluates more than 60,000 lodging establishments and restaurants, and assigns them a rating of one to five Diamonds. Lodgings at the Four Diamond level, including Hilton McLean Tysons Corner,… Read the full press release
FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL PRESENTED BY TARGET ANNOUNCES LINE-UP
FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL PRESENTED BY TARGET ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR EVENING CONCERTS IN SAN ANTONIO on SEPT. 1-2 NEW YORK 2012-08-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Festival PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL Presented by Target, an event celebrating Hispanic entertainment, culture and community, is excited to announce the line-up for its mega-wattage concerts on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2… Read the full press release
STRATEGIC HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE THE ESSEX HOUSE HOTEL
Purchase of Iconic Asset Situated on Central Park South Marks Strategic Hotels’ Return to the New York City Market; Hotel Will Be Converted to the JW Marriott Brand CHICAGO, 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: BEE) announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchaseNew York City’s Essex House Hotel from the Dubai Investment Group for… Read the full press release
SIA To Celebrate A380’s Fifth Anniversary With Delivery Flight Contest
2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has launched a contest for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be on the delivery flight of SIA’s 19th Airbus A380 from Toulouse, France in early September. The winner of the lucky draw and a guest of his or her choosing will be flown to Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse from any point in… Read the full press release
NEW HYATT GOLD PASSPORT PROMOTION HELPS TRAVELERS EARN MORE POINTS TOWARD REWARDS
Global campaign encourages members to “Imagine the Possibilities” for their next vacation CHICAGO, 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Gold Passport® members can begin registering today for a new global promotion that brings travelers one step closer to their next vacation. From September 1 through November 30, 2012, Hyatt Gold Passport members have the opportunity to earn thousands of… Read the full press release
30-Day Public Comment Period about Proposed Toll Increases Now Open
Exhibits are Available Online and at Upcoming Public Hearings 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has opened a public comment period about proposed toll rate increases along the Dulles Toll Road. The tolls support operation of the Toll Road, construction of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project and Dulles Toll Road improvements. Under the… Read the full press release
Concierge Team Members at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Join Prestigious Clefs d’Or Fraternity
Ahmed Ayoub and Tamer Kelany provide the highest level of service to guests of Four Seasons Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two members of the Concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence are the latest within the group’s Middle Eastern properties to join the ranks of concierge staff that proudly… Read the full press release