Introducing the New Romance Package at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Introducing the New Romance Package at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Kick romance into high gear with the Road to Romance package, filled with thrilling adventure to ignite the spark Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experience a couple’s getaway at Four Seasons Hotel Boston that is unlike any other. With the new Road to Romance package, there are endless luxuries and indulgences to enjoy. The exhilarating adventure begins upon arrival:… Read the full press release

BELFAST CITY AIRPORT FUNDS LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR RNIB

Some of the kids enjoying outdoor activities designed to develop their existing skills and independence, such as windsurfing

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thirty blind and partially sighted local children have benefitted from a series of challenging activities designed to develop their existing skills and independence, thanks to funding from the George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) ran three week-long programmes to give the young people, aged between… Read the full press release

Thousands Participate in O’Hare 5K on the Runway and Free Community Day

Runners pass the North Airfield Air Traffic Control Tower on the airfield at O'Hare

CHICAGO, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 2,500 runners and walkers participated in today’s O’Hare 5K on the Runway hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and United Airlines to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Photos highlighting today’s activities are included below. People of all ages, including runners, walkers and aviation enthusiasts, came to O’Hare International Airport today for a… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Extend Schedules Through May 2013 With New Southwest Destinations

Integration Of AirTran Into Southwest Continues With Conversion Details For Charlotte, North Carolina; Rochester, New York; Flint, Mich; and Portland, Maine DALLAS – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today future service details affecting four AirTran Airways cities that will convert to Southwest Airlines service in Spring 2013. Beginning April 14, 2013, Southwest Airlines… Read the full press release

Directors lend a hand as Cathay Pacific staff volunteers clean up Lantau Beach

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Around 100 Cathay Pacific staff and families/friends joined together on Saturday to clean up a stretch of beach at Tong Fuk on the southern shore of Lantau Island. The volunteers collected some 500 kilograms of debris and left the beach in pristine condition after hours of backbreaking work. The CX Volunteers, the… Read the full press release

Jonathan Tisch Live on CNBC – Thursday, October 18, 2012

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts sits down with CNBC to discuss boosting US Tourism, the visa waiver program and more, live from the New York Stock Exchange. Click here to watch the interview: Jonathan Tisch live on CNBC ###

Estonian Air to change terminal at Kiev Boryspil Airport

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from 29 October, Estonian Air flights are served at Kiev Boryspil Airport newly built terminal D (earlier at F-Terminal). Check-in for the flights departing from Boryspil begins two hours and ends 40 minutes before the scheduled departure. At Tallinn Airport you can check-in on the previous day from 12.00-21.00 but not earlier than… Read the full press release

Accor supports the planting of cherry trees in memory of the victims of the Japan tsunami

Accor has taken part in the Jakko no-mori* project, initiated by Tristan Lecomte, Founder of  Pur Projet and ambassador for Accor’s PLANET 21 sustainable development program. 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — This initiative, which includes six others partners, aims to finance a wide reforestation project following the devastating tsunami that hit eastern Japan in 2011. Its purpose is… Read the full press release

FirstGroup Employee Raises £4k for CHAS on Carity Walk

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Westhill’s Gary Barbour (42), who works at FirstGroup’s headquarters in Aberdeen, recently completed the WolfTrek Challenge and helped raise £4,000 for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) charity. Gary, who is FirstGroup’s Facilities Manager, joined a team of five for the annual event, which comprises a 45-mile walk between Forres on the… Read the full press release

Rev it up and reel it in with Hook Line & Shifter Sweepstakes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are your readers ready to rev it up and reel it in? VISIT FLORIDA’s Hook Line & Shifter Sweepstakes pairs fast cars and big fish to deliver an epic vacation for six lucky winners and their travel companions. The swag includes: • A four-night trip to Miami and Duck… Read the full press release

Maldives Tourism Industry & MMPRC Held Successful Eastern Europe Road Show 2012

Successful Eastern Europe Road Show 2012

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Tourism Industry together MMPRC held series of roads shows in Prague on 8th October 2012, Warsaw 9th October 2012 and 11th October 2012 to promote Maldives in Emerging Market. Prague, 8th October 2012 The event in Prague was held in Obcanska Restaurant from 1700hrs to 2200hrs and was attended by 80… Read the full press release

SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND SUPPORT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO

Shop for the Holidays and Support the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, shop at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for gifts your loved ones will give a hoot, whoop and roar about! Spot a great find for the animal person in your life during your next visit to the Zoo, or shop the online catalogue. By giving a Zoo gift, you become a… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines возобновляет рейсы в Таиланд

S7 Airlines возобновляет рейсы в Таиланд

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о возобновлении регулярных рейсов в Бангкок (Таиланд) с 21 октября 2012 года. Полеты будут осуществляться из Новосибирска, Иркутска, Красноярска и Хабаровска. Из Новосибирска в Бангкок рейсы будут выполняться до четырех раз в неделю, из Иркутска – два раза в неделю, из Красноярска и Хабаровска – один раз в две… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World Introduces Hotels with VIP Airport Experiences

Luxury Properties Speed Guests Past Airport Lines & Offer Other Unique Services NEW YORK, NY, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ —Fuller flights, longer lines at airport security, crowded terminals, traffic jams. It seems that getting from Point A to Point B gets more difficult and trying every day. To counterbalance some of these stresses, many members of Leading Hotels have… Read the full press release

New train car design promotes Metrolink Weekend Pass

Popular pass propels new agency weekend ridership record Los Angeles – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — After experiencing record weekend ridership the weekend of Oct. 6, Metrolink is rolling out another eye-catching vinyl-wrapped train car – this one, promoting the popular $10 Weekend Pass. Beginning Monday, Southern Californians will see the 85 foot, royal purple train car traveling… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Receives Honorary Award from Heritage BC for its Newly Renovated Vancouver Station

Vancouver, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada was very proud to receive a prestigious honorary award from Heritage BC for the restoration of its Pacific Central station in Vancouver. The award was in recognition of the high standards of quality and the commitment to the preservation of heritage shown in the building’s renovation, which was… Read the full press release

Ryanair Warns Bidders Not To Overspend On Stansted Sale

BAA ADMITS ANYONE COULD RUN STANSTED FOR £5M LESS P.A. LOW COST DEAL THE ONLY WAY TO GUARANTEE GROWTH 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Stansted’s largest airline (with almost 70% of traffic), today (21 Oct) warned potential bidders for Stansted Airport not to be ripped off by the BAA/Ferrovial monopoly, who have grossly inflated Stansted’s £1.3bn… Read the full press release

900,000 FOOTBALL-WATCHING VISITORS SPEND £706 MILLION WHILE IN BRITAIN

VisitBritain welcomes the world to watch our world-class football

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the Barclays Premier League kicks off again this week after a high-profile international break, new figures released by national tourism agency VisitBritain show that nearly one million overseas visitors watched a game of football here last year. These 900,000 foreign football tourists spent a substantial £706 million, the equivalent of £785… Read the full press release

Loi Krathong Festival ~ 2012

Loi Krathong Festival ~ 2012

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Held annually, Loi Krathong is one of the most beautiful Thai festivals, and it is a time to give thanks to the goddess of waters and to seek forgiveness for past misdeeds. It occurs at night during the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month (this year, November 28th). Loi literally… Read the full press release

Huffington Post Travel Mentions Revinate

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Paul Brady of Huffington Post Travel published a great article for hoteliers titled Five Predictions For The Future Of The Hotel Industry. In the article he summarized key takeaways from Cornell University’s recent Hospitality Research Summit, several of which weaved in Revinate‘s take on the impact a customer’s social media mention can make on your brand: “With transparency and… Read the full press release

“Chocolate as Medicine” Book Signing and Discussion at The Hershey Story

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: “Chocolate as Medicine” Book Signing and Discussion at The Hershey Story WHEN: Sunday, November 4 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue 63 W. Chocolate Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 www.HersheyStory.org 717-534-3439 DETAILS: 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Attendees of the Hershey Story’s book signing and discussion can meet… Read the full press release

Deals Episodes: Rental Car Sales

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — We all know buying a car new or used is a huge expense! Periodically most companies offer some kind of deal, but one place you may not have thought of or may be a little hesitant about are rental car companies. “Enterprise Rental Car is a very well-known brand, but what people… Read the full press release

ABTA Urges the Government to take Swift Action on Aviation Capacity

Business Traffic Must Not be Prioritised at the Cost of Leisure Travel 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association has submitted its formal response to the Transport Select Committee Inquiry into Aviation Strategy, emphasising the need for the Government to urgently develop a sustainable strategy for airport capacity. One of the areas ABTA has… Read the full press release

Competitive intelligence: tourism big hitters look to carve out more territory

Competitive intelligence: tourism big hitters look to carve out more territory

Hobbits hog the headlines as Canada’s rivals dream of further success in the latest global update 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers are dreamers, looking to turn their fantasies into their next trip. CTC News has separated fact from fiction to keep the Canadian tourism industry informed of overseas ambitions. Gathering the information is a painstaking process,… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes new route for Aeromexico

Aeromexico will operate to Mexico City three times a week from December 15th New route will boost trade But connectivity crunch meant Aeromexico had to wait four years for their slot  2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeromexico has been awarded slots between Heathrow and Mexico City, one of the eight largest emerging markets in the world. From… Read the full press release

Ryanair 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Video Takes YouTube By Storm

OVER 175,000 VIEWS IN JUST 2 DAYS AS CALENDAR SALES GO THROUGH THE ROOF 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 Oct) revealed the behind-the-scenes video of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity was viewed over 175,000 times on YouTube in just 2 days – smashing its previous viewing record set… Read the full press release

CAA advice to air passengers with reduced mobility and disabilities

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Any passenger in the UK that faces difficulty travelling within an airport or on board an aircraft – through disability, injury, age or any other reason – is entitled to help from the airport or airline. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today reminding travellers of their rights and offering advice… Read the full press release

The Hershey Story and ZooAmerica to Host Scout Days

Hershey, Pa. –2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park invite Scouts to participate in workshops and activities this November. On Saturday, November 3, The Hershey Story will offer the Indian Lore Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scouts can explore the museum’s… Read the full press release

IHG® Launches Priority Club® Rewards iPad® App and Builds on Successful Mobile Strategy of Enhancing all Stages of the Guest Journey

IHG now generating over $20 million a month in revenue from mobile bookings ATLANTA – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the continuation of its mobile strategy with launch of the Priority Club® Rewards app for iPad®. With a continued focus on mobile and tablet booking solutions and immersing the guest… Read the full press release

Hotelzon Online will be refreshed on 27th October

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotelzon Online´s visual appearance will be updated as we launch version 8.0, reflecting our fresher branding that we published earlier in the year. The graphics have been improved and the font size has been increased which will enhance the experience of browsing hotel amenities and rooms rates. Additionally, our previous amenity icons… Read the full press release