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 news article
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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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article