IHG continues aggressive growth strategy in Brazil with expansion into new city MIAMI, FL, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], Latin America’s most experienced international hotel company, today announced that the Holiday Inn Express Rio Branco in Brazil has broken ground. The new-build hotel is scheduled to open in late 2013, just in… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Service Between Denver and Phoenix/Mesa
Daily Nonstop Service Starts October 4, 2012 Miramar, Florida, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is adding daily nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport starting October 4, 2012. Customers can check out the insanely low fares offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to receive alerts on… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila: TOSCA ITALIAN GRILL’S WINES & STEAKS THIS SEPTEMBER
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila invites everyone to live life to the fullest at Tosca Italian Grill! This September, indulge in a unique and tantalizing culinary experience featuring Italian cuisine while basking in the restaurant’s chic and worldly atmosphere. Included in Tosca’s extensive a la carte menu is a variety of appetizers, soups, salad,… Read the full press release
JOIN GUY HARVEY FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF GUY HARVEY OUTPOST – A TRADEWINDS RESORT
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — PACKAGE INCLUDES ACCOMMODATIONS, TICKETS TO THE GRAND OPENING PARTY AND MORE. WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost – A TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the United States… Read the full press release
Gaither Homecoming Christmas Spectacular Coming to Hershey
Tickets on Sale Friday, August 31 at 10 a.m. Hershey, Pa., 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist Bill Gaither will present the Gaither Christmas Homecoming music spectacular at Giant Center on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. The legendary recording artist will present an exciting celebration, filled with the very best in Christian music, including… Read the full press release
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth with Opening of 10 Hotels in 2012 to Become the Largest Upscale Brand in Greater China
Growing Development Pipeline Reinforces the Brand’s Commitment to Expand Portfolio Shanghai, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotels group by number of rooms and in Greater China, continues its rapid distribution growth in the region with Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts adding 10 new hotels to its brand portfolio in 2012…. Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila: Celebrating Yule
Christmas Party Packages at Dusit Thani Manila (Starting at PHP 1,300 nett per person) 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — How do you make a celebration truly memorable? This season, we can’t wait to present you with the most-thoughtful Christmas Party Packages guaranteed to suit your every need and more! Enjoy all-out privileges exclusively yours on top of… Read the full press release
Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri Introduces ‘The Royal Rajasthan’ Food Festival At Zune The Indian Specialty Restaurant
NEW DELHI, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri today announced the launch of ‘The Royal Rajasthan’ food festival at Zune, the Indian specialty restaurant. From August 31 until September 14, 2012, guests at the hotel, located adjacent to Janakpuri West Metro station, will be able to savour a range of authentic preparations from the… Read the full press release
Fall Festival Favorites in Virginia
Create new traditions this fall celebrating brilliant foliage, harvest, music, and arts in Virginia RICHMOND, Va., 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for Lovers is about love – pure and simple. It’s about spending time with those you love, doing the things you love to do on a great vacation. Visiting Virginia during the fall season is… Read the full press release
Arik Air adds Lagos-Douala to route network
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial carrier is to begin scheduled commercial services between Lagos, Nigeria and Douala, Cameroon. The first commercial flight on the new route will be held on Thursday August 30 and subsequently operate three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The outbound flight will depart… Read the full press release
Jet Airways and ICICI bank launch co-branded credit cards
Exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits await the country’s frequent flyers MUMBAI, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline and ICICI Bank Ltd., India’s largest private sector bank, today announced the launch of the “Jet Airways ICICI Bank Credit Cards”, a suite of co-branded cards offering exceptional value to JetPrivilege members and the country’s… Read the full press release
Marriott International 2011-2012 Sustainability Report Highlights Youth Employment Initiatives and Preserving the Environment
BETHESDA, MD, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) recently released its second full comprehensive Sustainability Report, using guidelines set forth by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). In it, Marriott announced $2.5 million invested in its environmental portfolio over the past three years, and significant contributions to workforce development for disadvantaged youth around the world to help them… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS HONORED AT LOS ANGELES DODGERS FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Dodgers Community Partnerships will honor Los Angeles Airport Police along with other local law enforcement and fire department 2011 Medals and Commendation recipients, at the Los Angeles Dodgers First Responders Appreciation Day. Los Angeles Airport Police Division honorees participating in the event during the Dodgers and… Read the full press release
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Reveals New Ride for 2013
“UNDERTOW” – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA’S ONLY SPINNING ROLLER COASTER SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ —The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk unveiled plans for a new $5.5M ride during a presentation for employees and media at the Boardwalk today. A new spinning roller coaster, named Undertow, will join the Boardwalk’s scream-worthy lineup of rides next summer. Manufactured by… Read the full press release
CVG Road Construction Update
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Please be aware of construction on the Terminal Drive overpass between I-275 and the airport through mid October. Work will require lane closures on Terminal Drive and possibly on I-275. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to get to the airport. ###
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – PARTIAL CLOSURE OF LINCOLN BOULEVARD AT LAX SCHEDULED
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has informed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials of the closure of Lincoln Boulevard (SR-1) from Sepulveda Boulevard to McConnell Avenue beginning Monday, August 27 through Friday, August 31 as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Caltrans work aims to enhance safety and mobility… Read the full press release
Ethiopian to Launch Flights to Kuala Lumpur
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will commence scheduled thrice weekly flights to Kuala Lumpur on October 31, 2012, via Bangkok. Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and dubbed the Garden City of Lights, is renowned for its numerous tourist attractions, which include the… Read the full press release
JAL Group Monthly Traffic Data – July 2012
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group Monthly Traffic Data – July 2012. 1.1) JAL Group International Passenger Traffic Data – FY2012 1.2) Month International Passenger Route Traffic Data – July 2012 2) JAL Group Total Domestic Passenger Traffic – FY2012 3) JAL Group Cargo Traffic Data – FY2012 4) Monthly JAL Group Flight Operation Data –… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific opens new lounge in Paris
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific today announced the opening of a new First and Business Class Lounge for passengers travelling out of Paris Charles De Gaulle (Roissy) Airport. The lounge, located in the new connecting building between Terminal 2A and 2C on Level 2, has an area of more than 600 square metres and can… Read the full press release
Olympic ‘Memory Tree’ digitised for everyone to visit
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — A ‘memory tree’ used by Olympic athletes to record their favourite memory of London 2012 is now available online for everyone to browse. · Tree used by Olympians to record their memories of London · Memory tree was in place at Heathrow’s temporary Games Terminal · More than a hundred messages scanned… Read the full press release
Civil War Road Show to Be Installed at State Museum of PA After Tour Ends
Harrisburg, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exhibit components from the Civil War Road Show will be installed at The State Museum of Pennsylvania after its final tour ends in September, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) said today. “Giving these components a home at The State Museum will allow a greater number of people to see… Read the full press release
78.000 VOYAGEURS EN DIRECTION DE LA CÔTE!
La SNCB a connu un weekend chargé. Avec le beau temps, plus de 78.000 voyageurs ont pris le train en direction de la côte. De plus, beaucoup de festivaliers du Pukkelpop ont regagné leur domicile. 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — La SNCB a transporté 78.000 personnes à destination de la côte. C’est la journée de samedi qui… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Midday Update on Operational Impact of Isaac
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of 1pm CDT today, Southwest Airlines canceled 13 flights and AirTran canceled 22 flights due to Tropical Storm Isaac. The Florida airports affected by cancelations are Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, West Palm Beach, and Key West. Key West Airport made the decision to close until tomorrow. Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, and… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Transitions Marketing Outlook Forum to TTRA
Washington, D.C., 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today announced that it is transitioning its Marketing Outlook Forum (MOF) conference to the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA). The 37-year-old MOF has been the premier gathering of research professionals in the travel industry interested in learning more about travel trends and forecasts. TTRA announced that… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri
Southwest Airlines Opens Flight Schedule through April 12, 2013 DALLAS – 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the carrier will add a 79th destination to its route map with service to Branson, Missouri, beginning in March 2013. Southwest starts service in Branson on March 9, 2013, with daily flights offering nonstop service to… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific Flight Operations to and from Seoul Tomorrow Affected by Severe Typhoon Bolaven
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Monday, 27 August) announced that based on the latest forecast for Severe Typhoon Bolaven, two flights to and from Seoul on Tuesday will be cancelled. Details of the flights cancelled are as follows: Flight No. Route Scheduled Departure Time (Local Time) CX434 From Hong Kong to Seoul… Read the full press release
airberlin: new department Guest Experience strengthens the product
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has restructured its “Guest Experience” department to deal with all aspects of its product. From now on the new team will steer and develop the airberlin product range centrally and thus realise synergies within the company. Thomas Ney, Executive Vice President Guest Experience at airberlin, together with his team of colleagues,… Read the full press release
OPUS Vancouver Wins Interactive Media Award
Partnership with TravelClick Results in Industry Recognition for Website Design Excellence Vancouver, BC, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Interactive Media Awards (IMA) honors OPUS Vancouver with a “Best in Class” award for 2012. The IMA recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development. Created by the Interactive Media Council, Inc., a nonprofit organization… Read the full press release
Marriott Honored by the National Urban League
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International was recently honored by the National Urban League with the 2012 Corporate Circle Award given to corporate partners who demonstrate support through funding and strategic programs to help advance the mission of the organization’s Young Professionals Network. The Young Professionals support the Urban League Movement through volunteerism, philanthropy and membership… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Orlando
McKibbon Hotel Group Opens Expands into Orlando Market ORLANDO, Fla., 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc. celebrates the completion of the first of two hotels under construction in the Orlando International Airport market, the Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village Center opened today. The 180-room property is a franchise of Hampton Hotels,… Read the full press release