Not Enough Clarity to Assess Buyer Benefit or Harm Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today filed comments with the Department of Transportation in Application for Approval of an Agreement (Resolution 787) by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) filing seeking approval of their… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Hotels
UNWTO hosts meeting of the UN Chief Executives Board
Coinciding with the tenth anniversary of becoming a specialized UN agency, UNWTO hosts the spring meeting of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) (Madrid, Spain, 5-6 April 2013). Madrid, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) brings together the executive heads of 29 UN System programmes and specialized… Read the full news article
ADR Growth Continues to Outpace Occupancy Growth for Hotels
Group Bookings Slow in 2013 NEW YORK, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotels continue to see a steady increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) driven primarily by increases in rate, according to data from the March 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Occupancy remains steady for the remainder of the year. “Looking forward, we see… Read the full news article
Afternoon Tea time is no longer just for adults with this special children’s tea
Introducing the Georgetown Cupcake Kids Tea in The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Weekend Afternoon Tea is a popular weekly tradition in The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Guests select between Four Seasons Tea – served with traditional tea sandwiches and pastries – or the Royal Tea, which also includes a glass of Kir Royale. Now,… Read the full news article
Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts’ “De-Stress for Less” Event Provides Antidote for Tense Travelers
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts’ “De-Stress for Less” Event Provides Antidote for Tense Travelers During April’s National Stress Awareness Month. NEW YORK – Is America too stressed out? The answer is a resoundingyes, but new research says a vacation provides hope for frazzled folks if they will only take the time to… Read the full news article
UNWTO European Member States debate the way forward for tourism in the region
Madrid, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO European Members States, gathered in Çesme, Turkey, for the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe, debated the state of tourism in the region and the way forward under the current economic situation. Topics on discussion included visa facilitation and the promotion of domestic tourism as means to stimulate growth… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Invites Families to Celebrate Summer with the New Family Residence Villa Package
Enjoy the perfect summer getaway with time dedicated to parents and kids alike. 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s never a better time for a family getaway than summertime. So this year, treat the whole family to a getaway in Chiang Mai, andFour Seasons will ensure that parents and kids alike have their own time to enjoy. The three-night Family Residence… Read the full news article
Hilton Pattaya invites guests to rediscover a unique lunch concept by the sea at Edge Restaurant
Guests Can Indulge In a Range of Delicious Dining Options at This Stylish Restaurant PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today invited guests to rediscover a unique lunch concept by the sea at Edge Restaurant – featuring an expanded buffet that will offer not only the best of Asia, but also the finest flavours of… Read the full news article
One of the UK’s leading online travel agencies, On the Beach, signs with Travelport
First GDS relationship for leading OTA to drive new hotel, car and flight content Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces a new agreement with On the Beach, one of the UK’s leading online travel agencies. The agreement is… Read the full news article
App Opens Doors to Marriott Careers in Europe with Real Stories and Opportunities
London, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is taking its recruitment digital in Europe with a newly launched careers App that is the first of its kind in the hospitality industry. Available in English, French, German and Russian, the new innovative App has been developed in tandem with Evviva Brands following extensive market research… Read the full news article
The Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition is unleashing the fun with new friends from Unleashed by Petco
This Year’s Event Will Feature More Fun for Families and Fido Than Ever Before San Diego, Calif., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition is unleashing the fun with new friends from Unleashed by Petco. Whether catching a wave with a furry friend or seeking fun on the beach with friends and… Read the full news article
Accor announces new appointments within its Sales, Distribution and Loyalty Division
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Appointments in Accor’s Sales, Distribution and Loyalty Division Carlo Olejniczak appointed Senior Vice-President Global Sales Cédric Gobilliard appointed Senior Vice-President Sales & Distribution France Yves Lacheret appointed Senior Vice-President Business Development Europe Carlo Olejniczak is appointed Senior Vice-President Global Sales Carlo Olejniczak holds a Masters in International Commerce from the University of… Read the full news article
Maldives participates In MITT 2013
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives is currently taking part in Russia’s largest B2B travel and tourism exhibition, Moscow International Exhibition (MITT 2013) held from 20th to 23rd March 2013. MMPRC together with 44 representatives from 23 companies are participating in this exhibition. This exhibition began with a ministerial Summit. The Minister of Culture, Vladimir Medinskiy, as… Read the full news article
RCI ‘Chips In’ for Worthy Cause as Title Sponsor of 11th Annual RCI Christel House Open
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that it will return as the title sponsor of the RCI Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament in 2013. This marks the seventh consecutive year that RCI has served as… Read the full news article
Preferred Hotel Group offers World-Class Hotel Spas That Understand Exactly What Guests Need
CHICAGO, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an increasingly connected world where travelers are always “on,” Preferred Hotel Group™ presents more than 30 hotel spas worldwide that understand exactly what guests need to turn “off.” As spa-goers worldwide continue to shift their intentions from indulgent relaxation to essential health and wellness, these destinations provide on-trend solutions for… Read the full news article
Three Tour Operators To Earn Scholarships for the 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit
Seattle, WA, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Providing financial support to early-stage adventure tourism enterprises is the purpose behind the Tour Operator Scholarships launched today by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the legal office of Rome McGuigan, P.C., adventure travel legal specialists. Deserving scholarship winners for 2013 will gain access to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s global network… Read the full news article
PATA Youth Forum to tap into the industry leaders insights on how consumers find, search and connect to travel in the future
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – the Future of Tourism,” the PATA Youth Forum will tap into the insights of industry leaders on how consumers will find, search and connect to travel in the future. Hosted by the College of Innovation at Thammasat University, the Forum will take place Thursday April 25 at… Read the full news article
Discovery Centre to Open at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Launching June 2013, the Discovery Centre at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti will allow guests to explore Tanzania’s remarkable wilderness, wildlife, people and culture. Part museum exhibit, part lecture theatre, the Discovery Centre will be the first lodge-based conservation research and education platform in the Serengeti. Visitors will be guided through the Serengeti’s key attributes by the… Read the full news article
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Offers LGBT Travelers New Ways To Go Out As Pride Travel Season Begins
New ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.’ Package Offers Value At More Than 460 Hotels In Top Gay Destinations Worldwide MCLEAN, Va., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As cities from San Francisco and Toronto to London and Amsterdam prepare for the start of Pride season, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers added value at more than 460 participating Hilton and Hilton Grand… Read the full news article
JW Marriott Hotels Offer Kids Menu by Keri Glassman — Brings Nutrition, Flavor and Imagination to the Table
Washington, D.C., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has partnered with nationally recognized nutritionist and author Keri Glassman to create a new JW Kids Menu, helping junior jetsetters build healthy eating habits while traveling and arming them with the skills they need to continue the practice at home. The interactive menu, debuting at… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and a cleaner world
Introducing a Greener Way at Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Hotel’s commitment to sustainability and a cleaner world. 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and appreciates the importance of socially responsible programs to help save lives and protect our planet. That’s why the Hotel has partnered with Clean the World to recycle soaps and bottled amenities from guest rooms… Read the full news article
Expedia Adds Beautiful, Simple Itinerary with Live Data to Award-Winning Booking App
Expedia Shares New Download Numbers, Passes 11 Million Downloads Milestone on Eve of Mobile Itineraries Launch BELLEVUE, Wash., 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel company, today announced the addition of a set of robust, visual mobile itineraries capabilities to its award-winning Expedia mobile app. Because the itinerary is connected to the traveler’s… Read the full news article
IHG® Announces New Holiday Inn Express® Hotel for Downtown Oklahoma City
Award-Winning owner NewcrestImage Group Expands Midscale Hotel Portfolio with IHG ATLANTA, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces its newest hotel development for Oklahoma City, in the vibrant Bricktown entertainment area. In partnership with NewcrestImage, the new-build Holiday Inn Express® will join the neighborhood at… Read the full news article
The Best of the West on Two Wheels: New Biking Package at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole
2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, guests can immerse themselves in Wyoming’s expansive sky, rushing rivers and grand beauty while riding alongside the Teton mountain range on an exclusive Fitzgerald’s Bicycles tour with Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. On these new tours, guests ride through four distinct regions of Jackson Hole and Teton Valley, sampling the authentic Wild West. Pedals… Read the full news article
Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s Largest Hotel, will be hosting a job fair on Monday, April 1
ANAHEIM, Calif., 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel announced today that it will be hosting a job fair on Monday, April 1 in its Pacific Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The job fair will feature opportunities for positions in Housekeeping, Communications, Front Office, Guest Services, Kitchen, Stewarding, Health Club, Food… Read the full news article
IHG announces sale of InterContinental London Park Lane for £301.5m
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces it has agreed to sell InterContinental London Park Lane (“the Hotel”) to Constellation Hotel (Opco) UK S.A., which is an affiliate of Constellation Hotels Holding Limited, a Middle Eastern private investment group. IHG’s leasehold interest in the Hotel has been sold for… Read the full news article
Hershey Highmeadow Campground Adds new accommodations in Celebration of 50th Anniversary season
Just in time for summer, new accommodations available for upcoming travel season Hershey, Pa., 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests visiting Hershey Highmeadow Campground this summer can enjoy entertainment at neighboring Hershey attractions, brand new facilities at the Campground, and enjoy a 50th anniversary season. Hershey Highmeadow Campground opened on May 16, 1963 and has grown from 50 sites and one… Read the full news article
MOON PALACE GOLF & SPA RESORT ANNOUNCES BEACH BOYS PERFORMANCE & LAUNCHES AIR CREDIT PROMOTION
Cancun’s premier entertainment destination enhances offerings in time for Summer MIAMI, Fla., 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in luxurious, all-inclusive resort accommodations – proudly announces legendary super group, The Beach Boys, in concert at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort on August 6, 2013. And, just in time… Read the full news article
Australia’s most cherished Grand Hotel, The Windsor, launches What’s Your Windsor Story campaign
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its 130th anniversary as Australia’s most cherished Grand Hotel, The Windsor has launched a What’s Your Windsor Story campaign asking former guests to share their memories and memorabilia that will be featured as part of an commemorative exhibition to be hosted during its milestone anniversary. For thirteen decades,… Read the full news article
Makena Golf Course to Close for the Rest of the Year for a multi-million dollar improvement program
Next Phase of Makena Makeover begins Makena Golf Course to Close for Remainder of the Year New Course to Come On Line in Early 2014 Makena, Maui, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the completion of the makeover of the hotel at Makena Resort, ownership is turning its attention to Makena Golf Course. An announcement today by… Read the full news article