2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Herodion Hotel is a superior hotel with a contemporary atmosphere. It integrates seamlessly with the historic environment, at the heart of Athens, which offers cultural unique sites. Its exceptional location close to the new Acropolis Museum in Athens residential area, surrounded by many galleries, cafes and restaurants is not the least of… Read the full press release
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Paradisus Resorts Launch Mobile iPhone & Android Application
Revolutionary App Will Allow Users To Digitally Interact With Palma de Mallorca , 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paradisus Resorts, the luxury all-inclusive hotel brand part of Meliá Hotels International’s premium portfolio, announced today the launch of its own cutting-edge mobile application, furthering guests comfort and ease from the moment they check-in through the remainder of their stay. … Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele Introduces Sustainable Menu at the Dining Room
Menu focuses on ocean/farm-to-table concept comprised of 100% Hawaiian ingredients Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dining Room, the acclaimed restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, introduces its new menu, which features rustic Hawaiian cuisine with a farm-to-table and ocean-to-table concept. The menu is comprised of 100 percent local and sustainable… Read the full press release
Amway delegates make Australian history in Melbourne
Key facts More than 4,000 Indian delegates arrived in Melbourne today for the Amway India Leadership Seminar 2012 in what will be the largest Indian incentive group ever to be hosted in Australia. A global leader in direct selling with over three million independent business owners (IBOs) in over 80 countries, Amway will use the… Read the full press release
Hampton Hotels Treats Guests to Even Sweeter Stay
Enhanced guest appreciation initiative thanks frequent travelers and Hilton HHonors members for staying at Hampton hotels MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels today announced the launch of an updated guest appreciation initiative that will add a uniquely delicious feature to each of its U.S. hotels within its nearly 1,900 property portfolio worldwide this fall, enhancing… Read the full press release
Hershey Lodge Announces New Executive Chef
Hershey, Pa, – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has announced that Bart Umidi has been appointed as Executive Chef of Hershey Lodge. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Bart has an impressive culinary background in both Banquet and a la Carte dining. He comes to Hershey from The Westin Hilton Head Island… Read the full press release
Warwick International Hotels Finalizes Purchase of Paradise Island Harbour Resort, Nassau, Bahamas
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels is pleased to announce the acquisition of the 250-room Paradise Island Harbour Resort. The transaction was completed Dec. 6, 2012. Warwick International Hotels will be undertaking a complete and extensive renovation of the resort, which is planned to begin in the latter part of 2013. With easy access from… Read the full press release
RCI Renews Affiliation Agreement for Six Petchey Leisure Properties
Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Petchey Leisure’s six properties in Europe will continue to be a part of the RCI network of affiliated resorts through a new affiliation agreement between Leisure Dimensions Ltd and RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. Petchey Leisure, one of Europe’s leading timeshare brands, was recently acquired by… Read the full press release
St. John’s International Airport, PSAC Ignoring Authority’s Latest Proposal
Authority’s latest offer of a 4.8% weighted average wage increase each year over a 7 year term receives no response from PSAC ST. JOHN’S, NL – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 21, 2012, the Authority presented to PSAC a new collective bargaining proposal that includes a 33.8% weighted average wage increase over 7 years, or… Read the full press release
Christmas Getaway Rush and Severe Weather is a “Lethal Combination” warns Essential Travel
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Essential Travel is warning customers to drive safe in this severe winter weather. The rush to reach the airport on time, combined with the freezing temperatures, ice, snow or fog we are starting to see, can result in a lethal combination that makes an accident on the way to the airport much more likely. The… Read the full press release
MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL PROMOTES TONY CORTIZAS TO VP GLOBAL BRAND MARKETING
• FORMER VP OF MARKETING FOR MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL’S PREMIUM PORTFOLIO, CORTIZAS’ NEW ROLE EXPANDS TO ALL BRANDS UNDER THE COMPANY’S UMBRELLA Palma de Mallorca , 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Melia Hotels International announces the promotion of Tony Cortizas to VP Global Brand Marketing effective immediately. Previously acting as the VP Brand Marketing – Premium Portfolio &… Read the full press release
SKYTRAX Airline Star Ranking is poised to announce upgrade for several Airline Star Ranking levels in early 2013
London, UK , 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Official Skytrax Airline Star Ranking programme is the Quality Analysis system that ranks airline product and service standards worldwide, with professional evaluation conducted by Skytrax airline audit specialists. Before a Star Rating level is awarded, SKYTRAX conduct a detailed Quality analysis across more than 800 different areas of product… Read the full press release
flydubai now features HD movies from all Hollywood studios
Addition of NBCUniversal makes airline the first in the world to show high definition films from all six major producers 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai, UAE: flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low cost airline, has reached yet another milestone, having become the first airline in the world to show high definition (HD) movies from all six major Hollywood studios…. Read the full press release
Bentonville Christmas Parade Celebrates Holiday Traditions Around the World
Bentonville, AR – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Bentonville Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 8th at 11:00 am. The parade starts on 8th Street and S. Main in downtown Bentonville, winds north on Main to the downtown Square, turns left on NW 2nd Street and ends at the intersection of NW 2nd Street and NW A Street. The… Read the full press release
Iberia cambia su política comercial y de rutas para recuperar la rentabilidad y asegurar su futuro
La nueva política comercial y de rutas es vital para que Iberia vuelva a ser rentable y pueda mantener su liderazgo. El Plan de Transformación contempla que Iberia se centre en las rutas más estratégicas, rentables y en las que hay mayor margen de crecimiento. Potenciará las conexiones de largo radio donde pueda ofrecer un… Read the full press release
HYATT ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION IN TRAINING PROGRAM TO PROMOTE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY IN CHINA
CHICAGO, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced a sponsorship arrangement with The Paulson Institute, which is partnering with the China Association of Mayors to enhance urban sustainability practices and policies in China. The collaboration signifies Hyatt’s commitment to furthering China’s sustainable urban growth and underscores Hyatt’s commitment to local contributions that tackle global… Read the full press release
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Invites Guests To Laugh In The New Year!
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Shores, an oceanfront resort complex in Myrtle Beach, has joined with Comedy Zone to offer a romantic and hilarious way to welcome the New Year. The “Laugh in the New Year” package includes deluxe oceanview accommodations on December 31, a delicious dinner… Read the full press release
SKYTRAX announce that the World Airline Awards are to be staged at the Paris Air Show on 18th June 2013
London, UK, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognised globally as the most prestigious accolades for the world airline industry, the World Airline Awards represent the global benchmark of airline excellence. After a most successful Awards Ceremony in 2011 at the Paris Air Show, it has been announced that the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards will return to the… Read the full press release
Reunión Iberia-sindicatos: La compañía volverá a convocarles para la próxima semana
El SIMA ha citado a las partes para una mediación el próximo lunes Esta huelga agrava la de por sí difícil situación de la compañía. Madrid, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A lo largo de esta mañana, la dirección de Iberia ha mantenido reuniones con el Comité de Huelga y las Comisiones Negociadoras del Convenio Colectivo de Tierra… Read the full press release
London City Airport, Time Is Money For Airport Passengers
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s a well-known saying that time is money, and now we know how much for business travellers. Research by London City Airport [LCY] has found that the average person travelling through the airport values one hour of their time at £189.25. That’s roughly the price of a return flight to Paris, dinner… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson issues consumer fraud alert
Prevalent scams involve pets, unclaimed cash ATLANTA – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials are alerting the public about several email scams purporting to be from the Airport. “Scammers are very savvy, and they are creating email addresses that look convincing and using names of Airport staff members to lure their victims,” Aviation General… Read the full press release
Rising star’s latest single takes off at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Up and coming singer-songwriter Jake Bugg has used Doncaster Sheffield Airport as a backdrop for his most recent music video. Jake, from Nottingham, used the airport as the location to the climax of his video for his latest track Two Fingers, which sees him and his band mates strolling through the airport… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains, More London trains confirmed
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The biggest operator of cross-border long-distance trains to and from Scotland will add even more services to the timetable from Monday (10 December). Two more tilting Virgin Pendolinos a day in each direction will deliver a train every hour between Glasgow Central and London Euston for the first time. There will be… Read the full press release
Cherish the Holidays With A Wintery Feast At Hilton San Francisco Financial District
SAN FRANCISCO – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton San Francisco Financial District invites guests to get in the holiday spirit, and enjoy a Christmas meal in 750 Restaurant & Bar. Savory dishes include Slow Roasted Spice Rubbed Pork Loin with Cranberry Madera Jus, Herb Garlic Charbroiled Chicken, Garlic Rosemary Whipped Potatoes, and a Buche de Noel… Read the full press release
Travelzoo Awarded Best Travel Website & Best Place to Work
NEW YORK, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, is celebrating early this holiday season after winning the 2012 EPPY Award for best travel website, and being named among the top 20 in Crain’s Best Places to Work in New York City. Now in their 17th year, the EPPY Awards are presented… Read the full press release
Welcome the Year of the Snake with Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Celebrate the season with the Chinese New Year package Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In Eastern mythology the Snake, the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, is said to be the most enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the animal signs. Why not welcome the new Year of the Snake with the three-night Chinese… Read the full press release
Passenger numbers at Gatwick up by 4.2% in November
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers at Gatwick up by 4.2% in November 89,000 or 4.2% more passengers flew from Gatwick compared to the prior year. This was driven in part by the timing of the autumn half-term holiday, which resulted in more passengers in early November this year Long haul carriers contributed 24,000 of the… Read the full press release
SAS Group’s November 2012 traffic figures
· SAS Group carried 2.4 million passengers in November, up 2.7%. · SAS Group’s capacity (ASK) increased by 6.5% and the Group’s traffic (RPK) increased by 6.3%. · The SAS Group’s load factor decreased slightly by 0.1 p.u. to 68.6%. 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Group market trends, RASK and yield development Traffic growth continued to be… Read the full press release
Ethiopian to Fly B787 Dreamliner Daily to Johannesburg ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it will start serving its Addis-Johannesburg route using its Dreamliner ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in South Africa. Passengers traveling to South Africa for the Africa Cup of Nations from Ethiopian extensive destinations in the continent will have the… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains demands immediate improvements in track performance
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains today voiced concerns over the lack of progress made in improving infrastructure performance. As the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) published its quarterly report on Network Rail performance, Virgin Trains expressed dismay that Network Rail has again fallen short of its performance targets over the last year. More than 70%… Read the full press release