McClenny has more than 20 years in public service in tourism and film industries RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on November 9, 2012. As the leader of the state tourism office, McClenny will lead the team… Read the full news article
Being prepared will help fliers navigate busy airports this season SEATTLE — 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines offers the following tips for passengers to help ensure their travel is as stress-free as possible during the busy holiday season. Learn more about Alaska Airlines’ “Top Five Tips for Holiday Travel” at http://www.youtube.com/AlaskaAirVids. Use technology to save time. Passengers… Read the full news article
DALLAS – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines’ (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.01 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on December 6, 2012 on all shares then issued and outstanding. The 145th consecutive dividend will be paid on January 3, 2013. SOURCE Southwest Airlines ###
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has been named Best Airline in the World and Best Airline First Class in the 2012 Business Traveller China Awards. The annual awards, now in their eighth year, reflect the highest praise bestowed by China’s frequent travellers on various service providers with connections to the Mainland. The awards were… Read the full news article
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the past year airberlin has been providing a service between Dusseldorf, the regional capital of North Rhine Westphalia, and Curacao, or “Dushi Curacao” (Wonderful Curacao), as the residents of the Caribbean island call it in their creole dialect known as Papiamentu. On 15th November 2011, airberlin became the only airline in Germany… Read the full news article
Adopt a Penguin at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa and Mystic Aquarium are giving guests the ultimate opportunity to adopt… a penguin. Upon booking, guests will receive an adoption kit that includes a personalized adoption certificate complete with a photo of their African Penguin. Perfect for the… Read the full news article
Best Fares Available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from its hometown hub in Denver, Colo. (DEN) to Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. (AZA) with daily nonstop service. This addition to Frontier’s long-standing service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport provides East Valley customers convenient access to Denver with easy connections to… Read the full news article
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has scored 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index, up 30 points from last year. The additional points achieved by Hilton Worldwide were a result of three initiatives launched this year, including: The launch of the… Read the full news article
In accordance with the ASPIRE4SPORTS 2012 exhibition, QTA organizes “Sport Tourism in Qatar” workshop Doha, Qatar, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the region’s largest sports focused forum, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), in partnership with ASPIRE4SPORTS and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), hosted a one day forum to discuss sports tourism in Qatar. ASPIRE4SPORT, one… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT: Go Dawgs! Go Cougs! Celebrate the Apple Cup with a visit to Woodland Park Zoo and an admission discount. From Nov. 19-25, wear any garb from University of Washington or Washington State University, such as… Read the full news article
Spielberg’s biopic LINCOLN is the subject of a new trail that connects film sites, restaurants and shops in Richmond and Petersburg RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The worlds of movie magic and travel are set to come together in Virginia with the launch of The LINCOLN Movie Trail. LINCOLN, directed by Steven Spielberg and… Read the full news article
Low-fare, nonstop service to four new markets Introductory fares available through Nov. 29 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will expand its low-fare service at Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), in Trenton, N.J., with the addition of four nonstop destinations launching in late January and early February 2013. The Denver-based airline… Read the full news article
Del 14 al 22 de diciembre de 2012 el hotel organiza un mercadillo navideño, conciertos de villancicos, actividades deportivas y el sorteo de dos viajes por una buena causa BARCELONA – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — La Navidad no es sólo una época de recibir, sino también de dar. Por eso en Hilton Barcelona han decidido celebrar… Read the full news article
Federal Safety Board lists Positive Train Control systems a top priority LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) publically proclaimed rail agencies implementing positive train control (PTC) amongst its most wanted items for 2013. The NTSB recognized Metrolink as a national leader in this effort. The announcement came during a… Read the full news article
Biggest ever domestic tourism marketing campaign recognised with top industry accolade 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Holidays at Home are GREAT campaign scooped best In-House Consumer Campaign at the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Awards on Tuesday night. The biggest ever domestic tourism marketing campaign beat off stiff competition from organisations such as John Lewis, Specsavers,… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists and collaborators have found that the island scrub-jay’s population on Santa Cruz Island—its only habitat—is significantly smaller than previously believed and that it is therefore at greater risk of extinction. According to the study, published in the October issue of Ecological Applications, the previous estimate of 12,500 birds is… Read the full news article
Vancouver, BC, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dine Out Vancouver Festival is just a few months away, and the kitchen’s already cookin’. Local chefs are dreaming up tantalizing prix fixe menus, hotels are crafting culinary-themed packages and festival organizers are working madly on an events roster that’s guaranteed to be the best in Dine Out history. Info to whet your… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the series of exciting epicurean adventures taking place during The Vintners’ Tour from 23 to 25 November 2012, The Knolls at Capella Singapore is delighted to bring to local food connoisseurs a culinary treat with Two-Michelin- Starred French celebrity chef Jean-André Charial from the world renowned l’Oustau de… Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, reached a significant social media milestone recently when it surpassed an incredible 1 million views on the RCI® YouTube channel. The channel is part of a larger media program that continues to introduce timeshare products and timeshare exchange to consumers around the world…. Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season without the stress by joining Mandarin Oriental, Boston for a day of decadence and luxury followed by a relaxing shopping experience with the De-Stress Holiday Shopping package. As the only luxury hotel in the Back Bay neighborhood with direct access to Copley Place and… Read the full news article
Estonian Air will serve the Tallinn-Paris route with less flights and suspend flights to Vienna, the routes from Tallinn to Tbilisi and Hannover will remain unopened 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from 26 January to 12 March 2013, Estonian Air discontinues flights between Tallinn and Paris, until 25 January 2013, Estonian Air will reduce flight frequencies… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists are brushing up on their painting pastimes. A pair of the zoo’s Humboldt penguins and Chai, an Asian elephant, will be creating colorful, original paintings that will be available for purchase during the annual Holiday Silent Auction held at the zoo… Read the full news article
Accor is the first French Group to integrate the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the World Paris – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced today the company has been ranked on the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the… Read the full news article
Hilton Dubai Creek Restaurant Picks Up Awards for Best Modern European & Restaurant of the Year Dubai, UAE – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai restaurant; table 9 by Nick and Scott located at Hilton Dubai Creek won both ‘Best Modern European’ and ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the tenth annual What’s On Awards Dubai. Relatively new… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com today announced that it has appointed John M. Scott III as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels who previously served as President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw a portfolio of 17… Read the full news article
Welcome the New Year in style at Singapore’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve Party SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Count down to the New Year in a white wonderland. Singapore’s most sophisticated New Year revelers will be able to dance the night away on a luminous glass dance floor at Singapore’s most exclusive and exquisite New… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers interested in learning about the connection between the land and food, the new Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta offers a unique educational opportunity to visit a local farm with its Experience Farming package. In partnership with Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D), founder and president of Farmer D Organics in Atlanta, guests… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — New tourism figures issued this morning confirm that Britain is well placed to build on encouraging inbound Olympic numbers. September’s International Passenger Survey (IPS) figures issued today by ONS(1) reveal that visitor numbers were up by 1% (2.63m) and that visitor spending reached a record £1.9BN (an increase of 17%). Overseas visitor… Read the full news article
Holiday and Multigenerational Travel Trends 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the November edition of TRAVEL GUARD UPDATE, a monthly review designed to provide you with up-to-date information on the latest travel trends. This month, we polled travel agents to learn about where their clients are traveling this holiday season, how they are getting there and who… Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let’s face it: Last year’s Black Friday was a mess. The alarm didn’t go off and you missed out on that $10 toaster you had your eye on. This year, forget about the cheap household appliances and let yourself sleep in. Then, come the Wednesday directly following Thanksgiving, grab… Read the full news article