InterContinental London Park Lane Launches Newly Designed Royal Suite and ‘By Appointment’ Collection to Celebrate a Royal History

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental London Park Lane has unveiled a newly designed Royal Suite, which pays homage to the hotel’s location on the site of 145 Piccadilly, Queen Elizabeth II’s former childhood residence. Attention is in every detail of the timeless design that encapsulates signature styles from Her Majesty’s early life through to the present. Located on the… Read the full press release

DJ Angus Wong Takes Residency at W Maldives

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives will rock to a familiar beat as the retreat welcomes back Artistic Director and Resident DJ of W Hong Kong, Angus Wong, to perform over the Lunar New Year; 9  to 11 February 2013. DJ Angus, a pioneer member of W Hotels & burn studios DJ Lab has… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya To Partner Hainan Island’s Premier Luxury Event For A Fourth Consecutive Year

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is the luxury hotel partnering China’s premier lifestyle show, Hainan Rendez-Vous. The annual 4 day event, taking place from 30 March – 2 April 2013, draws China’s ultra high net worth individuals to the Riviera-like shores of Sanya for an unforgettable experience of intensive networking,… Read the full press release

Thumbs up from Australians for domestic beach holidays

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — New research by Tourism Australia has confirmed Australian beach holidays amongst the best in the world, with six out of ten Australians rating the country’s iconic beach destinations as better than those in Bali, Fiji and Thailand. The Domestic Consumer Demand Survey featured six of Australia’s most iconic beach holiday destinations, popular among… Read the full press release

Hivernage Hotel and Spa in Marrakech offers the Terrake treatment brand

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in the heart of Hivernage district, Hivernage Hotel & Spa is a short walk from the famous Jemaa El Fna square and the Medina, close to the landmarks of the city and only 10 minutes from the airport. To start the year in style, Hivernage Hotel & Spa now offers within its Spa the… Read the full press release

Game, Set & Match – Enjoy The First Round Of The 2013 Davis Cup With A Luxury Package At Mandarin Oriental, Geneva

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has launched an exclusive package for serious Tennis fans to enjoy the World Group first round of Davis Cup between Switzerland and the Czech Republic in premium VIP seats at Geneva’s Palexpo this February. Specially created for those wanting to enjoy Davis Cup in style, guests booking Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full press release

IHG Opens Crowne Plaza Kochi

Delhi, India, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Kochi. Inaugurated by the Ministers of the State and other dignitaries, the Kochi hotel is the sixth Crowne Plaza to open in the South West Asia region. The 269-room hotel offers guests 14 suites with a spectacular view of the backwaters… Read the full press release

Dubai: The Ultimate Tourism and Travel Hub

flydubai records 285% growth in passenger numbers from the CIS and CEE markets, and 65% from the GCC in 2012 Dubai, UAE, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, has announced remarkable growth figures ahead of its inaugural flight celebrations to Malé, the capital of Maldives. flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith was joined at… Read the full press release

New Afternoon Tea Refreshes the Daily Ritual at The Bar and Alfresco at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Finger sandwiches, baked pastries and tea cakes, and the finest selection of teas. 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a few hours everyday, the daily ritual of the Afternoon Tea brings time to a pleasurable standstill in The Bar and Alfresco at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Afternoon Tea acolytes will find the new tea menu a convivial way to enjoy a tete-a-tete, especially… Read the full press release

Celebrate The Season Of Love At The Charmingly Romantic Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  One of Asia’s best-loved luxury resorts, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai’s 60 acres of tropical northern Thai countryside is an enchanting setting in which to enjoy a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day and throughout the season of love. The Romantic Escape package offers exactly this, combining stunning villa accommodation with pampering… Read the full press release

Add a Little Sparkle This Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest.

A romantic dinner on the banks of the Danube with a stunning view of the Chain Bridge. 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sparkling romance is on the menu at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest this Valentine’s Day. The Chef seduces the senses and indulges couples with a wonderful symphony of taste, style and atmosphere as they revel in an… Read the full press release

ORIENT-EXPRESS TAKES TRAINING TO ANOTHER LEVEL

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  This week sees Orient-Express Trains & Cruises steaming ahead with the launch of a series of brand new product training films. The films, a creative educational tool for travel agents and tour operators worldwide, are intended to provide a 360-degree insight into the Company’s intricate rail and cruise experiences from check-in, the journey… Read the full press release

International Tourism Mart Inaugurated at Guwahati Chiranjeevi calls for Accelerating the Rate of Growth of Foreign Tourist Arrivals

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Tourism Mart organized by the Ministry of Tourism was inaugurated at Guwahati today amidst cultural fanfare by the Governor of Assam Shri Janaki BallavPatnaik. Speaking on the occasion Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi said that overwhelming response to the Mart shows the growing interest for travel to the unexplored destinations of the north east. He said… Read the full press release

THE RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION HAS SWEPT THE BOARD IN THE TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARDS

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Out of 650,000 hotels, the public chose the best hotels for 2013 and Red Carnation Hotels are proud to have been recognised as follows: The Milestone Hotel 2nd Top 25 Hotels in the United Kingdom 9th Top 25 Hotels in Europe 24th Top 25 Hotels in the World 3rd Top 25 Luxury… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental And Etihad Guest Unveil Frequent Flyer Partnership

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it has signed a new partnership with Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways. Etihad Guest members can now earn 500 miles for each eligible stay in a room, or 800 miles in a club room or suite, at any of Mandarin Oriental’s participating hotels… Read the full press release

Silversea Announces New Shorter Voyages

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its continuing mission to provide guests with more choices, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has just announced a new collection of eight shorter cruises for 2013. These convenient four- to seven-day voyages to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean are designed for time-strapped working professionals, travellers who like to combine a cruise with a land program, and individuals who may… Read the full press release

Maldives Traveller Launches Revolutionary Gift Reward Scheme

Members of the Maldives Traveller website can now exchange points for free gifts 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Members of the Maldives Traveller website can now exchange their review points for free gifts. Last year the Maldives Traveller launched a scheme to encourage holiday makers to share their memories of a stay in the tropical paradise… Read the full press release

New Look For 2013 Chicago Jazz Festival

35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Announces Hamid Drake As Artist-in-Residence 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Jazz Festival has long been celebrated as the first of the lakefront music festivals, and as it marks its 35th year, the event will move to Millennium Park from festival grounds in Grant Park, August 29-September 1.  Performances will also happen in the Chicago Cultural Center…. Read the full press release

Polar Plungers Freezin for a Reason at Columbus Zoo

Powell, OH, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Special Olympics Ohio and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcome the Polar Plunge to the Zoo for the third year on Sat. February 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Polar Plunge at the Columbus Zoo is one of nine Polar Plunge fundraising events in Ohio to raise funds for Special… Read the full press release

Rhino Calf Gets Bottle Feeding from Keepers at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keepers at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park gave five-week-old rhino calf Shomili, or Mili, as keepers call her, a bottle feeding as part of her daily nutritional routine this morning.  Animal care has been giving the greater one-horned rhino calf bottle feedings since first time mother Sundari has not been able… Read the full press release

LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR 2013: YEAR OF THE SNAKE WITH WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT AND FESTIVITIES

Unrivaled Cultural Celebrations among Highlights for Ushering in a Year of Luck and Excitement this February in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — In Chinese astrology, The Year of the Snake is marked by intuition, instinct and thoughtfulness.  This February, Las Vegas resorts will prepare for the Chinese New Year, celebrating Asian culture with stunning… Read the full press release

VIA Rail renews its lease at Place Ville Marie and consolidates its activities on two floors

MONTREAL, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada (www.viarail.ca) announced today that it has renewed its lease for its headquarter offices at Place Ville Marie in Montréal. The Corporation, which has been located in the building since the early 1980s, will take advantage of this agreement to consolidate its activities on two floors by 2016. This decision… Read the full press release

Silversea Welcomes New Sales Directors

2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is pleased to welcome three new area sales directors with responsibility for key regions in the United States. Kevin Smith has joined to cover the Northeast, Rachel Woodward has the Northwest, and Saul Fonseca is responsible for southern Florida. John Wilson continues as acting area sales director for northern… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Appoints Patrick Davis Vice President of Operations, North America East

Parsippany, N.J., 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today the appointment of Patrick Davis as vice president of operations, North America East, effective immediately. Davis most recently served as the general manager of ResortQuest Delaware overseeing and managing Wyndham Vacation Rental operations for over… Read the full press release

IHG Announces New Management Appointments to Executive Committee

2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces the following changes to its Executive Committee. Keith Barr will take up the new role of Chief Commercial Officer, effective from 1 June, 2013.  The role takes responsibility for IHG’s global sales, marketing and brands functions, to drive consistent brand strategies across all geographies and leverage… Read the full press release

The iconic Meliá White House presents its recent renovation and strengthens its position as one of the leading hotels in London

• The hotel has renovated 200 rooms and transformed its restaurant and bar service and The Level executive floor • It will host food festivals and events featuring traditional dishes from different countries and a chance to win a stay in the “country of the month” Palma de Mallorca, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá White House,… Read the full press release

TripAdvisor Names Four Seasons Resort Hualalai #1 Hotel in the World

Acclaimed Hawaiian beachfront resort also named one of the top 10 hotel spas in America. 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, has been named the #1 Hotel in the World in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. Based on the reviews… Read the full press release

SNCB : des bons points pour l’aide aux personnes à mobilité réduite

Score convenable de 77 % avec encore des points à améliorer 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — La SNCB a reçu des bons points pour son assistance aux personnes à mobilité réduite. C’est ce qui ressort d’une enquête indépendante effectuée par des “mystery shoppers” qui ont analysé l’entièreté du processus d’assistance de la SNCB. Les résultats de l’étude… Read the full press release

PATA STATEMENT ON JAKARTA FLOODING

Bangkok, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — PATA STATEMENT ON JAKARTA FLOODING • Jakarta affected by massive flooding and is under emergency decree until January 27. • Jakarta Soekarno Hatta International Airport still operating normally. • Major tourist destinations in Indonesia beyond Jakarta are safe to visit. Pouring rain and strong storms on Wednesday and Thursday disrupted daily life… Read the full press release

Celebrate the Year of the Snake This Chinese New Year at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Hotel credit, Chinese wellness traditions and three Michelin star dining bring luck in the new lunar year. 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experience the true traditions of Chinese New Year at the city’s most prestigious address, with newly refurbished guest rooms and suites at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Enjoy three Michelin star dining and luxuriate in the award-winning Spa, with a complimentary lai… Read the full press release