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Celebrate Halloween 2012 In San Francisco With A Trick Or Treat Upon Check-In At Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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Calling all superheroes, vampires and princesses! Trick or treat for ghostly goods upon check-in at Hilton San Francisco Financial District October 27-31, 2012. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

SAN FRANCISCO – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all superheroes, vampires and princesses! Trick or treat for ghostly goods upon check-in at Hilton San Francisco Financial District October 27-31, 2012. Hotel guests may choose from a variety of treats such as Hilton HHonors points, food and beverage discounts, complimentary movie and candy. Guests arriving in costume… Read the full press release

New Hampton Inn Opens in Beeville

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70-room property brings Hamptonality to Texas BEEVILLE, Texas – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 70-room Hampton Inn Beeville located at 301 South Hall Street. “Hampton combines quality,… Read the full press release

Pumpkin Bash presented by Delta Dental/Washington Dental Service

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Pumpkins for the animals, kid-friendly programs inside Zoomazium, trick-or-treating, and a variety of festive fall activities are in store for Woodland Park Zoo’s popular Pumpkin Bash, Saturday-Sunday October 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo

WHAT 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pumpkin Bash presented by Delta Dental/Washington Dental Service commences with pumpkins for the animals, trick-or-treating for kids, and festive entertainment for little goblins and ghosts at Woodland Park Zoo’s popular fall festival. Pumpkin Bash celebrates fall with a repertoire of animal behavior as hippos, elephants, birds, bears and more crunch, smash or… Read the full press release

FirstGroup’s Shared Services Achieves Investors In People Bronze Status

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Staff at First Shared Services (FSS), the financial processing centre for Aberdeen based FirstGroup, were celebrating this month.  Not only were they re-accredited with the celebrated Investors in People (IIP) status, but they were also awarded the IIP Bronze standard. FSS Controller Richard Emslie said: “We firmly believe that our people are… Read the full press release

PHOTO RELEASE: FEMALE DAMA GAZELLE BORN AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last month, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo celebrated the birth of its sprightly male dama gazelle calf, born Sept. 4 to mother Fahima. Five weeks later, three-year-old Zafirah gave birth to a female calf in the early morning Oct. 13, bringing the Zoo’s dama gazelle herd to seven individuals. Raul, an eight-year-old male, sired both… Read the full press release

TAJ HOTELS, RESORTS AND PALACES WINS TRAVEL + LEISURE 2012 GLOBAL VISION AWARD

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MUMBAI, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Taj brand has long been a leader in environmental conservation, cultural preservation and community building, and is now recognized by Travel + Leisure (T+L) as a Global Vision Award winner. Taj trains more than 2,000 underprivileged youths in hospitality sectors such as housekeeping and restaurant service and has spent $2.3… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry to lead Ontario Tourism Summit

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) today announced that responsibility for leading the organization and delivery of the annual Ontario Tourism Summit has been given to the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). This change becomes effective for the 2013 conference. As the umbrella organization for the Ontario tourism industry, TIAO assumes leadership of… Read the full press release

Make This a Christmas and New Year to Remember at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

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Make This a Christmas and New Year to Remember at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Right in the heart of Mayfair, across from Hyde Park and just moments away from the bright lights of theatre land and all the Christmas shops, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is the perfect setting for a winter getaway London at Park Lane, England – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate with family and friends this… Read the full press release

Steigenberger comes out on top in the 2012 German Service Champions rankings

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts have emerged as the overall winner out of 1,256 companies evaluated in the 2012 Service Champions rankings for all branches in Germany. Current service values for in excess of 150 companies in the tourism segment had already been surveyed in June 2012, when Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts… Read the full press release

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES FLIGHT BW 300 RETURNS TO PIARCO

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Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines confirms that flight BW300, bound for Caracas with four crew and forty-four passengers, returned to Piarco, when a section of exterior paneling was observed to have become detached on liftoff at 6.49am today October 26th. The aircraft, an ATR72, landed at 7.15am without incident. The passengers and crew deplaned and… Read the full press release

Columbus man who created ‘Husker Gnome’

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Columbus man who created ‘Husker Gnome’

GERING, NEB., 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryan Sidwell of Columbus, Neb., is the grand-prize winner in the 2012 Nebraska Passport program. Sidwell will receive an Apple® iPad™ valued at $800, in addition to prizes he earned while participating in the program. The Passport program, sponsored by the Nebraska Tourism Commission, encourages travelers to explore Nebraska and… Read the full press release

Lufthansa launching new route from Munich to Vancouver

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From May 2013 daily flights to British Columbia 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is expanding its long-haul services from its Munich hub and next year, for the first time, will offer a non-stop flight from Munich to Vancouver. From 16 May 2013, the new route to the largest city in British Columbia will be served daily… Read the full press release

DoubleTree by Hilton and the New Tropicana Las Vegas Announce Strategic Partnership

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DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full-service brand, and the New Tropicana Las Vegas today announced a strategic franchise agreement that marks the return of Hilton Worldwide to the Las Vegas Strip after an almost 14-year absence. Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton

Agreement Puts Hilton Worldwide Back on the Vegas Strip for the First Time in Almost 14 Years MCLEAN, Va., LAS VEGAS – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s fastest growing full-service brand, and the New Tropicana Las Vegas today announced a strategic franchise agreement that marks the return of Hilton Worldwide to the… Read the full press release

Dickey’s Now Serving Mouthwatering Pit Smoked Barbecue in Kenosha

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Dickey’s Now Serving Mouthwatering Pit Smoked Barbecue in Kenosha

Kenosha, WI, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — New franchise owner Bill Zimmerman is excited to be bringing authentic pit-smoked barbecue to Kenosha this fall. On Thursday, October 25 the new location will open at 11 a.m. and the first 100 customers will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich. “I am excited about bringing something new… Read the full press release

Aerolíneas Argentinas launched a new flight simulator for the training of its pilots

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Aerolíneas Argentinas launched a new flight simulator for the training of its pilots

After 20 years the Airline recovers the ability to train its pilots in their Country 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolineas Argentinas launched a second FFS (Full Flight Simulator) at its training centre in the industrial sector of Ezeiza. It is an FFS level “D” certified by the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC), for training and teaching… Read the full press release

Gana miles de Avios jugando con Iberia a “Instant Flight”

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La compañía recompensa a sus seguidores con 60 premios de 5.000 Avios cada uno, y un premio de 120.000. Iberia espera, con este divertido y sencillo juego, superar los 300.000 fans. Madrid, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de poner en marcha un nuevo juego para que participen los fans de su perfil en Facebook (www.facebook.com/Iberia)…. Read the full press release

ITALIAN COMPETITION AUTHORITY BREAKS UP THE LAST GREAT MONOPOLY ROUTE IN EUROPEAN AVIATION EASYJET AWARDED THE RIGHTS TO FLY BETWEEN MILAN-LINATE AND ROME-FIUMICINO

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, Italy’s third largest airline, has today been awarded the rights to fly between Milan Linate airport and Rome Fiumicino airport in a landmark decision by the Italian competition authority (AGCM). As a result, easyJet will launch flights from early 2013 operating Airbus A319s on five services a day between the two… Read the full press release

Marriott Deals of the Week

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Hike the Inca Trail in Cusco, Peru 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the JW Marriott Cusco grand opening, guests can take advantage of the once in a lifetime opportunity to hike the Inca Trail and explore the beautiful Machu Picchu.  Located at the historical Cusco City Center and surrounded by the main Peruvian archaeological sites,… Read the full press release

CityJet Launches Second Route To Germany With Scheduled Service To Nuremberg

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — CityJet, the airline that flies from the heart of London, has announced the launch of flights to Nuremberg in Germany. Starting on 27 January 2013, a scheduled service from London City Airport will operate up to twice a day and can be booked at www.londoncityairport.com The new German route has been announced as… Read the full press release

Ryanair £15.99 Winter Seat Sale

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Fly from just £15.99 on over 1,000 routes in Nov & Dec 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Thur 25 Oct, it will release 100,000 seats at prices starting from £15.99 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in November and December. These “all in” low… Read the full press release

Hilton Naples Appoints Courtney Strong As Corporate Account Sales & Catering Manager

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Hilton Naples today announced the appointment of Courtney Strong as corporate account sales & catering manager. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

NAPLES, Fla. – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples today announced the appointment of Courtney Strong as corporate account sales & catering manager. Clark Hill, general manager, Hilton Naples, said, “Hilton Naples is fortunate that Courtney Strong will be assisting clients with their banquets, catering, and meetings needs. Ms. Strong exemplifies the Hilton Brand Promise by… Read the full press release

National Crisis Exercise at Oslo Airport: Air Traffic Will Run Normally

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National Crisis Exercise at Oslo Airport: Air Traffic Will Run Normally

2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exercise Tyr (Øvelse Tyr), the Norwegian Police Service’s annual national crisis response exercise, will take place in the Oslo area from 31 October to 1 November this year. The exercise will focus on both criminal activity and terrorism. Although many aspects of the exercise will be carried out at Oslo Airport, the… Read the full press release

STRIKE ACTION – TRAFFIC FORECAST FOR 27 AND 28 OCTOBER – AIR FRANCE EXPECTS TO TRANSPORT ALL PASSENGERS

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the call for strike action by a single trade union as from 26 October: Air France expects to transport all its passengers on 27 and 28 October. The disruptions to its flight schedule should remain limited to a few delays over the weekend. 6,500 members of Air France staff will be… Read the full press release

EASYJET ADDS THREE NEW ROUTES FROM LONDON STANSTED AIRPORT – MARRAKECH, SHARM EL SHEIKH AND SOFIA WILL SEE THE AIRLINE BOOSTING A CHOICE OF DESTINATIONS FURTHER AFIELD

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced it will begin flying on the longer routes of Marrakech and Sharm el Sheikh as well as Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria as part of its new 2013 route launches from London Stansted Airport. easyJet will also move a larger A320 aircraft to Stansted which will… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Ranks #1 Among Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2012 Top Las Vegas Hotels as It Embarks on Major Renovation

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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Ranks #1 Among Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2012 Top Las Vegas Hotels as It Embarks on Major Renovation

Stylish, art-deco inspired guest room renovation underway with completion slated for December 8, 2012 Las Vegas, U.S.A. – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the eve of completion of its USD 30 million guest room renovation, Four SeasonsHotel Las Vegas was ranked the #1 Hotel in Las Vegas as part of Condé Nast TravelerMagazine’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. The list is featured… Read the full press release

LOGANAIR TO WITHDRAW ITS SCHEDULED SERVICES FROM DUNDEE AIRPORT FROM EARLY DECEMBER

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Services from Dundee to Belfast City and Birmingham will cease on Sunday, December 2. Passengers will be offered alternative flights through Loganair’s franchise partner flybe, or a full refund via the travel agent or airline where the original reservation was made. Loganair will retain its aviation engineering base at Belfast City Airport. There… Read the full press release

Hilton Madrid Airport y Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona invitan a disfrutar de la Navidad en grupo

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Aunque parezca que todavía falta mucho para Navidad, el tiempo pasa volando y las empresas que quieran organizar una comida o cena de Navidad ya pueden aprovechar la oferta de Hilton Madrid Airport y Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona para celebrar las fiestas navideñas. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Ambos hoteles lanzan una oferta especial por la que por cada 5 asistentes a la comida o cena de Navidad de empresa, uno come gratis MADRID Y BARCELONA – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aunque parezca que todavía falta mucho para Navidad, el tiempo pasa volando y las empresas que quieran organizar una comida o cena de… Read the full press release

O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TESTS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) along with essential stakeholders today conducted a full scale emergency simulation exercise at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The exercise, dubbed Exercise First Aid, was aimed at improving the state of readiness of all roleplayers in terms of handling major aircraft incidents at the airport. “As a mandatory… Read the full press release

UNWTO activities at World Travel Market 2012

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Madrid, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — As international tourism nears the historic milestone of one billion tourists, UNWTO will be holding a number of activities at World Travel Market (WTM) to address some of the major issues facing tourism in a world of one billion (London, United Kingdom, 5-8 November 2012). UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit Open Borders… Read the full press release

New European rules for Air Operations published

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Sunday 28 October 2012 marks the entry into force of new European rules for Air Operations. Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 creates harmonised requirements at the European level for commercial air transport operations of aeroplanes and helicopters. EASA has published the associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material, available as Decisions on the Agency… Read the full press release