Hampton Hotels Partners with Happiness Expert Dr. Christine Carter to Share Simple Tips for Keeping Resolutions and Maintaining Happiness Year-Round MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A national survey* released today by Hampton Hotels revealed Americans are very optimistic about keeping their 2013 New Year’s resolutions, with more than three quarters of respondents (76 percent) noting their dedication… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Holidays
This January at Dusit Thani Manila
Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila starts 2013 with an exciting line up of delectable offerings for you to enjoy. Get started on these culinary adventures, visit Basix All-Day Dining, Benjarong Royal Thai Restaurant, Tosca the Italian Grill, Umu Japanese Restaurant, Fiesta San Miguel, Dusit Gourmet and the Lobby Lounge. Straight from the… Read the full press release
PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP™ ENHANCES “I LOVE PARIS” OFFER WITH EXCLUSIVE DESIGNER SHOPPING PERKS
15 hotels offer three-night stay package with daily breakfast, airport transfer, and VIP access to the La Vallée Village CHICAGO, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group presents access to the best of Parisian culture and couture with the “I Love Paris” package – back by popular demand and featuring new perks for fashionistas. With 15 luxury… Read the full press release
Free 2013 Nebraska Travel Guide now available
Start planning a Nebraska vacation today LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2013 Nebraska Travel Guide is now available in print and digital formats. Request a free copy today and discover endless possibilities for adventure in Nebraska. The Nebraska Tourism Commission’s guide offers 180 pages brimming with striking photography, useful maps, information about attractions and more…. Read the full press release
No Longer a Figment of Your Imagination: Four Seasons Brings Extraordinary Experiences to Life with Special Offers at Hotels and Resorts Around the World.
Value-add packages help turn dreams to reality this spring. 2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Where will imagination take you this year? Imagine zipping through Paris in the back of a plush Rolls Royce; riding elephants along the Mekong River; arriving by helicopter and strapping on custom-made skis atop pristine snow; swimming with manta rays and blacktip reef sharks;… Read the full press release
Record Number of Guests Visit Christmas at the Zoo Attendance for 2012 holiday event tops 105,000
INDIANAPOLIS – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite 17 days of below- reezing temperatures and a major snowstorm, a record number of guests visited the Indianapolis Zoo to be part of one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions. Attendance for Christmas at the Zoo, presented by Donatos and Teachers Credit Union, reached 105,300 in 2012, setting a record for… Read the full press release
UK holidaymakers urged to pack peace of mind when booking
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Millions of UK holidaymakers can book their 2013 breaks with the peace of mind that their money is safe, thanks to the ATOL holiday protection scheme. The scheme is there to protect people against the risk of their travel company going bust: ensuring they can continue their holiday and return home safely… Read the full press release
VisitBritain, THIRTEEN THINGS TO CELEBRATE IN 2013
The party continues in Britain as 3% increase in tourist numbers with record spend forecast 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the curtain comes down on a spectacular year, VisitBritain looks ahead to 2013, identifying moments and events which can once again capture the imagination of a global audience. The national tourism agency predicts the volume of… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila Awards the Winners of the Christmas Tree Contest Year III
Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, in partnership with Esquire Financing, Inc., awarded the cash prize of P200,000.00 to Divine Healer Academy, a school based in Cabid-an, Sorsogon, for winning the first place in this year’s Christmas Tree Contest Year III with a theme that focuses on children, the world’s hope for the… Read the full press release
Expedia: Last-Minute Mobile Hotel Bookings Spike on New Year’s Eve
Study of last-minute mobile booking behavior reveals that “revelry” and “romance” are most cited causes BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having witnessed a spike in last-minute mobile hotel bookings during different national holidays, Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today released the results of a study of such behavior. Conducted online by Harris Interactive… Read the full press release
Take Metrolink, Metro to 2013 Tournament of Roses® celebrations
Limited service offered on Christmas Day, modified schedule offered on New Year’s Day LOS ANGELES – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink will operate a Sunday schedule on the San Bernardino and Antelope Valley lines on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25. Metrolink will operate a modified schedule on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, which will allow people… Read the full press release
BUSY DAYS AHEAD AT TORONTO PEARSON
Toronto — 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the busiest travel weeks of the year has begun at Toronto Pearson. The airport is expecting to welcome approximately 105,000 guests on Friday which will be the busiest day of this year’s holiday travel season. More than two million passengers will travel through the airport during the three weeks… Read the full press release
Eurostar, The Great Festive Getaway
Eurostar reports a surge in bookings over Christmas and New Year as its first Swiss Alps Ski Service heads for the slopes 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe is set to carry tens of thousands of travellers from across the UK to France, Belgium and Switzerland over… Read the full press release
Santa test flight photographed by Ryanair passenger
RYANAIR PASSENGER ON A LONDON-OSLO FLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS SANTA PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF OF SANTA CLAUS UNDERTAKING TEST FLIGHTS 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (23 Dec) confirmed that Santa Claus is undertaking test flights after he was photographed by a passenger as he flew alongside a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Oslo… Read the full press release
On the Occasion of the 42nd Glorious National Day Four Lucky Winners Each Receive 42,000 Sindbad Miles in Oman Air FFP Raffle
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air has given away 42,000 air miles to each of four lucky members of its Sindbad frequent flier programme. The miles were offered as prizes in a members-only raffle which was launched on Oman Air’s Facebook page to celebrate the Sultanate of Oman’s 42nd National Day in November. Weekly winners have… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport opening hours during Christmas and New Year
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — During Christmas and New Year, both terminals (T1 and T2) will be open as usual, 24/7. Some shops, cafes and restaurants will have exceptional opening hours, or will be closes because traffic will slow down after the morning of Christmas Eve. Finavia’s information and parking service will be open 24/7 during Christmas and… Read the full press release
Celebrate This Christmas at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus.
Discover the magic of Bosphorus astride Europe and Asia, and enjoy Aqua Restaurant’s savoury Christmas offers Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey – 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christmas is the time to gather friends and family to enjoy the holidays and look forward with optimism and love. Located by the shores of the legendary Bosphorus,Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport expecting festive getaway rush of 620,000 travellers
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Around 620,000 passengers are set to travel through Manchester Airport over the Christmas and New Year holiday period – an increase of 4.5% or 27,000 on the same period last year (593,000). The busiest day of the ‘Getaway’ period – which runs from Friday 21st December, 2012 to Friday 4th January, 2013… Read the full press release
Hard Work Makes Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens Happen
Article follows the photos. Click on a thumbnail to view and download a high-resolution version of the image. Due to the large file size of the high-res images, they may take a few minutes to appear. You must be logged in to view the high-res images. ore than two million holiday lights illuminate Garvan Woodland Gardens… Read the full press release
Winter Coat Storage Service at Flughafen Frankfurt
Head for the Sun Light and Easy 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those flying from Frankfurt to spend the Christmas holidays in warmer climes now no longer have to lug their heavy winter coats with them. For only 50 euro cents a day, they can leave them behind in Frankfurt and head south with a weight off… Read the full press release
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Offers Excellent Transit Access for Holiday Travelers
Rail and Bus Service Provide Convenient Alternatives 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As thousands of passengers prepare to fly for the holidays, travelers are reminded of the many transit alternatives offered at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. BWI Marshall provides among the best transit access of any major U.S. airport. “We work very hard to provide a… Read the full press release
Indianapolis Airport ready to welcome holiday travelers
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to Airlines for America (A4A), a trade organization that represents major airlines, this holiday season will once again feature very full flights, with load factors hovering between 85 and 90 percent during the period, which A4A defines as December 17, 2012 through January 6, 2013. A4A projects nearly 42 million people… Read the full press release
British Airways’ Christmas Getaway
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tomorrow (December 21, 2012) is British Airways’ busiest day of the festive period as nearly 111,000 travellers get away for the Christmas break across the airline’s network. Christmas Day will see nearly 31,000 people travel with British Airways. At 00:01 on Christmas morning there will be 58 planes in the air which… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport prepares for a busy Christmas
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport is preparing for a busy period in the run up to Christmas, with over 56,000 passengers expected to pass through the terminal over the course of four days from Friday 21 December. As well as those heading for sunnier climes or visiting friends and family overseas for the festive season,… Read the full press release
Renaissance Hotels Kicks Off Global “Year of Discovery”
Brand Rings in New Year with RLife Events Worldwide 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renaissance Hotels (www.renhotels.com) is encouraging guests and locals to kick off a “Year of Discovery” and ring in 2013 with unique RLife LIVE events at nearly 100 Renaissance properties worldwide in celebration of the upcoming New Year. This special seasonal initiative represents an… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains urges customers to book seats as holiday trains fill up
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains has seen exceptionally high bookings for services over the Christmas period and is urging customers to ensure they have reserved seats. Around 100 Virgin Trains’ services are already fully booked or almost full. Seat reservations can be made free of charge. Some seats are always made available for ‘walk up’ customers,… Read the full press release
Massport, Flight Information for Silver Line Passengers at South Station
Flight Information Available for Silver Line Passengers at South Station Massport and the MBTA Present Customer Service Gift in Time for Holiday Travel BOSTON – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time for the holidays, Massport and the MBTA unwrapped a customer service initiative that will improve the experience for airline passengers heading out of town…. Read the full press release
WATA, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — WATA would like to thank all its partners for their cooperation during 2012 and we wish you Merry Christmas Festivities and we look forward to a prosperous2013 for all of you ! ###
Vacances de Noël: la SNCB modifie légèrement son offre
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Service de train adapté et tarif avantageux avec le ‘Christmas Deal’ Comme chaque année durant les vacances de Noël, la SNCB adapte légèrement son offre afin de mieux répondre aux souhaits et aux habitudes de ses clients. Ainsi, le service des trains tient compte du trafic domicile-école et du trafic domicile-travail plus… Read the full press release
Celebrate the New Year at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Where Europe Meets Asia
Discover the city of two continents this New Year and enjoy festive offerings at Aqua restaurant Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey – 2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mutlu Yıllar! It’s Happy New Year as the Turks say, and the festive season is the time to gather friends and family to enjoy the holidays and look forward with optimism. Four… Read the full press release