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
Category Archives: Holidays
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
United Airlines Opens Health Clinic at O’Hare International Airport
Chicago, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines today announced the opening of its new employee health clinic at O’Hare International Airport. Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino joined with United’s Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Smisek and Walgreens President and CEO Greg Wasson for the clinic’s ribbon cutting ceremony this morning. “We’re continuing to make significant investments in United, including… Read the full press release
Be Discovered At Marble Bar At Hilton Sydney
SYDNEY, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grab your guitar, pull out the drum sticks, dust off the microphone and warm up the vocal cords, Hilton Sydney‘s Marble Bar is scouting to discover Sydney’s next up-and-coming live band, with the launch of ‘Discovered at Marble Bar’. ‘Discovered at Marble Bar’ is a social media driven competition where contestants… Read the full press release
Win Back Your Air Fare With Ryanair’s Play To Win!
2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (17 Jan) offered its Irish and UK customers the chance to win back the price of their fare with the launch of Ryanair’s Play To Win game on its Irish and UK Ryanair.com websites. For a small fee, ranging from €3/£3 to €5/£5, passengers can… Read the full press release
Hilton Beijing Announces Health Club Reopening
BEIJING, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Beijing today announced its plans for its health club’s reopening. A truly healthy and relaxing sanctuary! Busy professionals and worldwide travelers in Beijing can now work out in one of the city’s premier international hotels, as Hilton Beijing today announced the grand opening of its upgraded Hilton Beijing Health Club, offering… Read the full press release
Travelport Rooms and More Adds Huntington Travel’s Hotel Consolidator Content to Travelport Rooms and More™
2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces that its Travelport Rooms and More™ hotel booking engine, the one-stop hotel shop for travel agents, now includes accommodation offers from Canada’s award-winning, leading hotel consolidator, Huntington Travel, which provides a wide product range of hotels to worldwide destinations. The… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains launches biggest ever Standard Class seat sale
2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Up to 50,000 Virgin Trains standard class seats are up for grabs at knock down prices with prices starting at £5.50 for a journey between London and Birmingham Between 16 and 19 January 2013 customers will have the opportunity to bag these incredibly cheap tickets but they will need to be quick… Read the full press release
Cupid Strikes at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
Celebrate love with intimate dinners, romantic Spa treatments, and a gift of love this Valentine’s Day. 2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ —The time for flowers, candles, hearts, chocolates and candy is here again. Valentine’s Day celebrates love, the essence of life since early times, romantically depicted in novels, movies and music. This Valentine’s Day, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria invites… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Members Can Book Award Travel on Emirates
SEATTLE, 2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and Emirates today announced enhanced frequent flier award benefits, enabling members to now redeem awards for travel in each others’ programs. Members of Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan and Emirates’ Skywards programs have already been able to earn miles on a reciprocal basis since the airlines’ partnership began in March… Read the full press release
Sweet 16 – Marriott Again Named a FORTUNE ‘Best Company to Work For’
Marriott Joins Google, Starbucks and Other Top Employers on the ‘100 Best’ List 2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the 16th consecutive year, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” according to FORTUNE magazine. This distinction maintains Marriott’s “All Star” status as one of only 13 companies that have… Read the full press release
San Antonio Transforms into “City of Yellow Roses”
2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of America’s Most Romantic Cities Offers Valentine’s Specials, Activities and Packages Valentine’s Week (February 8-17) in San Antonio is more romantic than ever as the destination transforms into the “City of Yellow Roses.” Romance specials themed around San Antonio’s legendary yellow rose offer a getaway like none other. Visitors can experience… Read the full press release
Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar Announces The Introduction Of A Special Winter Spa Menu At Eros Spa
NEW DELHI, 2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar announced the launch of a special Winter Spa Menu at Eros Spa that offers extensive facilities and services to residential and non-residential guests. From January 15 until February 10, 2013, guests at the five-star deluxe hotel located just off the DND Flyway and within a 20-minute drive… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Anchors North East China with 2013 Opening in Revitalised Historical Heart of Tianjin
2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in the heart of the revitalised former British concession and central business district, The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin will form an iconic landmark when it opens mid-2013 and pays homage to the city’s historical heritage and vibrant modern development. Tianjin, which literally means Emperor’s Port in North East China, has long been recognized… Read the full press release
Excitement Grows as 6th Oman Air Corporate Cricket Tournament 2013 Approaches
2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fantastic family day of sports is set to take place when the 6th Oman Air Corporate Cricket Tournament 2013 gets underway in Muscat’s Seeb Stadium on Friday 18th January. The tournament, organised by omancricket.com and managed by Pulse Events, will see 10 teams representing major businesses based in Oman compete, for… Read the full press release
The Oberoi Group appoints Mr. Kapil Chopra as President, The Oberoi Group, India
New Delhi, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr. Kapil Chopra has been appointed as President, The Oberoi Group. Mr. Chopra will be responsible for all The Oberoi and Trident Hotels in India. An alumni of The Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development (OCLD), Mr. Chopra’s experience as a hotelier spans over 19 years. Most recently, Mr. Chopra was… Read the full press release
ANDAZI THE EASTERN BLACK RHINOCEROS IS EXPECTING
Birth expected in August or September would be a first for Zoo Atlanta ATLANTA, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Andazi, a 6-year-old eastern black rhinoceros, is expecting her first calf. The new arrival would be the first black rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Andazi and 8-year-old male Utenzi mated for the first time on May… Read the full press release
Winterwatch with the National Trust for Jersey
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the BBC starting its ‘Winter watch’ programme this week, the National Trust for Jersey are encouraging people to brave the cold weather and to get out and about to discover what wildlife can be seen around Jersey’s countryside this time of year. Although a dormant time for many species, others call… Read the full press release
Valentine’s Day Spa Treatments at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Everything’s coming up roses this February in the downtown Hotel’s award-winning Spa. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s coming up roses this Valentine’s Day in the downtownSpa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, where new rose-inspired treatments cater to couples in the mood for relaxation and romance. Spiced Rose Massage Featuring an intoxicating aromatherapy blend of pink peppercorn, wild rose,… Read the full press release
Silversea Unveils ‘Relais & Châteaux L’École des Chefs’ Cooking School Series for 2013
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acclaimed culinary trainer David Bilsland, a former instructor at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in London, is again set to host Silversea’s exclusive “Relais & Châteaux L’École des Chefs” interactive cooking school in 2013. On 14 ultra-luxury voyages across the globe, Chef Bilsland will present a programme developed in collaboration… Read the full press release
Experience Chocolate Heaven at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey
Spa Guests Enjoy Discounts and Chocolate Packages During Chocolate-Covered February in Hershey Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth celebrates chocolate year-round, but especially during the month of February with its town-wide event called Chocolate-Covered February. The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, affectionately known as the Chocolate Spa, offers guests several ways to indulge even more during this… Read the full press release
RCI® Welcomes Hotel Gran Festivall to its Portfolio of Affiliated Resorts in Latin America
Mexico City, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in the vacation exchange industry, today announced the addition of Hotel Gran Festivall to its portfolio of affiliated resorts. The resort is located in the beautiful port of Manzanillo, Mexico. RCI® members will now be able to enjoy Manzanillo’s outstanding beauty and natural attractions that, when… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport announce new charter holidays to the Turkish Riviera for 2013
Newquay Cornwall Airport announces today a brand new charter destination to Turkey with tour operator OSKA-TRAVEL, a member of KENBA Group International. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Commencing 5th April 2013 and operating every Friday in April, passengers will be able to fly direct from NQY Airport to enjoy a 7 night escorted tour around the Turkish Riviera. The luxury break… Read the full press release
Discover agri/eco-tourism emerging trends in Nebraska
Workshop sessions on guest ranches, farm dinners and growing hops LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As agri- and eco-tourism continue to grow in popularity, new niches are constantly developing. Keep on top of these hot trends at the 2013 Nebraska Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop on Feb. 5-6 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte. Culinary tourism,… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific welcomes Chief Executive’s Policy Address
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has expressed its strong support for the principal measures outlined in the Policy Address given today by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, Mr Leung Chun-ying. The airline’s Chief Executive, John Slosar, said the address was robust in addressing some of the more pressing issues facing Hong… Read the full press release
Shopping Translates In Every Language With Marriott Rewards® New Redemption Options
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards is taking merchandise options global with its new catalogs through Maritz Motivation Solutions. Now members in around the globe have more choices as to how they use their points. Marriott Rewards offers over 50 unique online “Exclusively Yours” catalogs in 21 languages, including French, Portuguese, Chinese and Arabic. Each catalog… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide and Sundance Institute Announce 2013 LightStay Sustainability Film Award Winners
MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide and Sundance Institute announced today the winning documentaries of the second annual Hilton Worldwide LightStay Sustainability Award program. Selected by the Institute’s Documentary Film Program and Fund with Hilton Worldwide, the feature film Revolutionary Optimists will receive $22,500, as will the in-process category winner, Hungry; Studio H will receive… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Expands Resorts Collection With Opening Of First Leisure Property In India
Spread Across 320 Acres in Western Ghats and a Short Drive from Mumbai and Pune, Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa Features Among the Largest and Most Comprehensive Spa Facilities in Asia MUMBAI, India & McLEAN, Va., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, today announced the opening of Hilton… Read the full press release
Enterprise Boosts UK Airport Presence with New Branch at Belfast Airport (UK)
LONDON, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the world’s largest car hire company, today announced the opening of a new onsite branch in the Arrivals Hall of Belfast International Airport. With this addition Enterprise now has a branch at every major UK airport, ensuring it is able to offer car hire to incoming tourists and business travellers as… Read the full press release
CTC unveils new resources for industry on corporate website
Upgraded tools and content for the Explorer Quotient® and Signature Experiences Collection® offer tips and tricks for the year ahead. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you’re seeking a competitive edge in the global tourism marketplace, then you need the best tools at hand. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has just sharpened its collection of resources for… Read the full press release