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Spa Goers Vote Spa & Hammam at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus Their Favourite Spa in Turkey for Three Consecutive Years in SpaFinder Wellness 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Spa Goers Vote Spa & Hammam at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus Their Favourite Spa in Turkey for Three Consecutive Years in SpaFinder Wellness 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards

Prestigious tenth annual awards honour spa-goers’ favourite spas across the globe Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — SpaFinder Wellness, the global spa and wellness resource, has named the Spa & Hammam at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus as winner of the prestigious 2012 Country Award for Turkey. This recognition is given annually to the top spa in… Read the full press release

QATAR AIRWAYS CEO CALLS FOR LONDON HEATHROW RUNWAY EXPANSION FOR UK TO REMAIN GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE

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Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker delivers the keynote address to more than 250 guests at the prestigious Aviation Club in London.

Akbar Al Baker Stressed Airport Growth Was A Necessity Not An Option During Keynote Address To Industry Professionals At Aviation Club Lunch In London Airline Boss Stresses Gulf Carriers Playing Pivotal Role In Global Aviation London, UNITED KINGDOM – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has called on the British… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Announce College Students Selected for Annual Travel Program

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DALLAS – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines,(NYSE: LUV), in conjunction with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), today announced students selected to receive the annual “Lanzate/Take Off” Education Travel Award. Applications for this year’s program, the theme of which is “Dandole Alas a Tu Exito/Giving Flight to Your Success,” began in March. More than… Read the full press release

Dragonair Introduces Latest Seasonal Menus with Crab Roe Delicacies and Hot Pot Rice for Autumn

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Dragonair launches a new round of seasonal inflight menus

HONG KONG, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today announced a new round of its seasonal inflight menus featuring crab roe and hot pot rice dishes, which have been well received by passengers in previous years. Crab roe dishes were first introduced on Dragonair flights in 2009. For the latest version of the menu, which is being… Read the full press release

Seasonal Rejuvenation at Qin The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

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Qin The Spa

Pamper and rejuvenate this autumn with blissful massages Shanghai, China – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autumn is the right time to nourish and nurture the skin before the coming of winter. Qin The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai invites guests to come pamper themselves with a choice of luxurious massages using organic essential oils to deeply soothe the body and soul…. Read the full press release

Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental Brands Enter Uruguay Market

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Franchise Agreement with Olecram Expands Travelers’ Options in Montevideo and Punta Del Este MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is franchising the use of its Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental brands to Olecram SA, a leading transportation company based in Montevideo, Uruguay. This agreement will bring the Alamo and National brands… Read the full press release

Screenings of Spielberg’s LINCOLN Scheduled for November 8 in Richmond and Petersburg

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Screenings of Spielberg's LINCOLN Scheduled for November 8 in Richmond and Petersburg

-Movie was filmed entirely in Richmond and Petersburg areas – RICHMOND, Va., 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Legendary producer/director Steven Spielberg’s major motion picture LINCOLN, filmed entirely in the Richmond/Petersburg area in 2011, will be shown in a pair of special by-invitation-only advance screenings in Richmond and Petersburg on November 8th. The screenplay was adapted from the… Read the full press release

Liberation Group are Beer Champions

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2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liberation Group, the Channel Islands leading pub, bars and drinks business, has scooped another major industry award. Last night, at the British Beer and Pub Association dinner, the company was crowned Beer Champions in front of industry peers and influential journalists. It is the first time the accolade has been awarded and… Read the full press release

Japanese Ambassador to visit Jersey

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2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Japanese Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr Keiichi Hayashi, will visit Jersey next week on 22 and 23 October 2012. He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs Hiroko Hayashi, and the Embassy’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Yosuke Kawakami. During his stay in the Island, the Ambassador will meet… Read the full press release

Hilton Columbus Downtown Announces Opening

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Hilton Columbus Downtown Exterior

532-Room Property is Situated in the Center of the City’s Popular Neighborhoods COLUMBUS, Ohio – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Hilton Hotels & Resorts announces the official opening of Hilton Columbus Downtown, poised to be a top destination in the heart of the city. The 532-room property is located at 401 North High Street, conveniently positioned in… Read the full press release

The HR Team at Brown’s Hotel are proud winners of the SME HR Initiative of the Year Award

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2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are pleased to announce that Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel was last night awarded the ‘SME HR initiative of the year Award’ (for small and medium enterprises), at the 2012 CIPD People Management Awards.  Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel prides itself on its unrivalled service and wanted a training programme to reflect this. … Read the full press release

New Unique Hampton Inn & Suites Opens, Keeping Austin Stylishly Weird

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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 137-room Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University/Capitol located at 1701 Lavaca Street. Credit: Hampton Hotels

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Michael V. Harrell and co-owner Robert M. Rogers open 158th Hampton hotel in Texas MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-19 — /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 137-room Hampton Inn… Read the full press release

Vision Hospitality Group’s Hampton Inn & Suites Becomes First Silver LEED Certified Hotel in Chattanooga

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Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for New Construction on Sept. 25, distinguishing the property as the first to achieve this status in the City of Chattanooga. Credit: Hampton Hotels

CHATTANOOGA, TN – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vision Hospitality Group’s Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanoooga/Downtown received Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for New Construction on Sept. 25, distinguishing the property as the first to achieve this status in the City of Chattanooga. LEED is a rating system used by the United States… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts to Adopt Travelife Across its Entire Portfolio

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2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelife is delighted to announce that RIU Hotels and Resorts has announced a commitment to audit its entire property portfolio against the Travelife Sustainability System by the end of 2014. The hotel group has already started phase one of the project with the first seven RIU Hotels & Resorts achieving Travelife Gold… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Announces ‘Meat The Reel Australia’ Exquisite Wine Dinner At Flare Restaurant

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Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest exquisite wine dinner promotion at Flare restaurant. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest exquisite wine dinner promotion at Flare restaurant. The promotion is held in partnership with a true veteran of the Australian wine industry, Leigh Gilligan, and will feature vintages from Australia’s premier region, McLaren Vale. Guests can enjoy delicious Australian cuisine such as aged… Read the full press release

ED MCHALE NAMED TO KINGS ISLAND HALL OF FAME

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Kings Island executive Ed McHale will be inducted as the newest member of the 364-acre amusement and waterpark’s Hall of Fame. McHale will be inducted as the lone member of the 2012 Hall of Fame class Saturday, October 27 at Kings Island during a 10:45am ceremony on… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Brings Innovation and Variety to In-room Dining

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The popular Young Hollywood Salad

Menu items include healthy, indulgent, and ethnic dishes that give guests a taste of the world without leaving Los Angeles Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lights! Camera! Devour! Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has introduced a new show stopping in-room dining menu that is stealing the attention and appetite… Read the full press release

Ryanair Calls On DAA & CAR To Confirm That Pension Bill Will Not Be Passed On To Passengers

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2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No1 airline, today (19 Oct) called for confirmation from the DAA airport monopoly and the Commission for Aviation Regulation that any unjustified contribution to the DAA’s pension scheme will not be passed on to passengers in the form of higher airport charges, but will be funded instead from the sale… Read the full press release

IHG is Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand with 18 World Travel Awards wins across the region

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IHG is Asia's Leading Business Hotel Brand with 18 World Travel Awards wins across the region

Singapore, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) took home 18 accolades at the 2012 World Travel Awards (WTA), which took place at the InterContinental Singapore last night. IHG took home the title for Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand, as well as a slew of awards across its brands for properties across Asia, Australasia and the… Read the full press release

Kuusamo selected as Airport of the Year for 2012

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Finavia has chosen Kuusamo Airport as the airport of the year for 2012. The main selection criteria were financial effectiveness and customer satisfaction 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Kuusamo Airport has successfully improved key financial figures and the efficiency of operations. In addition, operating as a customer-oriented service organisation during the past year has been a good… Read the full press release

Festive Celebrations and New Year’s Eve Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague

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Festive Celebrations and New Year’s Eve Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague

It’s snowing crystals atFour Seasons this holiday season in Prague Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are a special time in Prague as the entire city celebrates the festive season. Christmas markets, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Christmas cookies and special sweets, choirs and concerts create a magical atmosphere in this cultural heart of… Read the full press release

Ryanair Rejects False Italian Tax Claims

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Ryanair, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — confirmed that it has complied, and continues to comply, with Irish and EU tax legislation in respect of its pilots and cabin crew, who are covered by EU regulations applicable to mobile transport workers in respect of their employment, which takes place on Irish registered aircraft (which is defined under EU… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels & Resorts Signs New Strategic Partnership with The German Golf Association

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Marriott Hotels & Resorts Signs New Strategic Partnership with The German Golf Association

Three-Year Partnership Makes Marriott Hotels & Resorts the Official Hotel Partner of the DGV. Frankfurt – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts yesterday signed a three year strategic partnership with the German Golf Association (DGV), the umbrella organization representing over 800 golf clubs in Germany.  The partnership, effective from 1st January 2013, makes Marriott… Read the full press release

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES NAMED “LEADING CARIBBEAN AIRLINE 2012” BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

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Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines was voted the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards recently held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. For the third consecutive year, Caribbean Airlines has been given the nod as the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards, the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought after awards programme in the global travel and… Read the full press release

Spice Up The Holidays With Festive Culinary Offerings at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Spice Up The Holidays With Festive Culinary Offerings at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Executive Chef Ashley James has added modern twists such as a Mozzarella Mixologist station to the brunch menus Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for an elegant and unforgettable Thanksgiving and Christmas brunch or dinner, prepared by Executive… Read the full press release

KCI Airport Terminal A Roadwork to Close Curb Saturday Night

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2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Work is underway on the Terminal A loop road at Kansas City International Airport, including milling, full-depth repairs, paving, striping, and curb repairs. This extensive work has required the closure of some traffic lanes. To minimize inconvenience to travelers, work that requires terminal curb closure will be done in large sections during… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority Receives a City of Winnipeg Accessibility Award

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2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority was honoured to receive the Winnipeg Accessibility Award from the City of Winnipeg. “We are honoured to receive this recognition from the City of Winnipeg,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “Universal design was a key component in the planning and construction of the new… Read the full press release

Newly Converted Embassy Suites Baltimore Downtown to Open Doors in 2013

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Upper Upscale All-Suites Brand Moves into Historic Venue in Inner Harbor; Will Continue to Host Meetings and Events MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embassy Suites Hotels today announced the May 2013 opening of the Embassy Suites Baltimore Downtown, which will be the largest full-service all-suites hotel in downtown Baltimore and the upper upscale hotel… Read the full press release

National Travel Systems Designates Travelport Primary Technology Partner

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Atlanta, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a long term renewal with National Travel Systems, a Lubbock, TX-based travel management company specializing in education, sports, government and missionary travel. Under the terms of the agreement, Travelport will continue as National Travel System’s travel technology partner and provide… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Announces 2012 Seasons Festivities By The Sea

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Hilton Pattaya today announced 2012 seasons festivities offers highlighting its perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment by providing a selection of packages, variety of fabulous venues where guests can relax in comfort and enjoy all the best the festive season has to offer. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced 2012 seasons festivities offers highlighting its perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment by providing a selection of packages, variety of fabulous venues where guests can relax in comfort and enjoy all the best the festive season has to offer. With a… Read the full press release