2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thursday, August 30 – Thursday Update on Operational Impact of Hurricane Isaac As of 5pm on Thursday, Southwest and AirTran intend to resume operations at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at noon on Friday. The suspension of service for Friday morning means Southwest will cancel approximately 23 total flights in and… Read the full press release
Dragonair Launches Flights to Zhengzhou
HONG KONG, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today announced that it will launch a new scheduled service to Zhengzhou on 8 January 2013, offering more travel choices and greater convenience for passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Mainland China. The new daily service will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft. Zhengzhou will be the ninth destination… Read the full press release
Be part of Newquay Cornwall Airport 2012 Passenger Survey today!
Win a bottle of Camel Valley Sparkling Wine 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tell us about your experiences at the airport and be entered in to the prize draw to win a bottle of Camel Valley Sparkling Wine. To start the survey paste the link below in to your internet browser https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NQYS12 Terms and Conditions: All names and… Read the full press release
Brand USA to lead largest-ever delegation of senior U.S. travel representatives to India
Brand USA to lead largest-ever delegation of senior U.S. travel representatives to India India Mission Promotes Travel to the United States New Delhi, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, the new tourism marketing entity responsible for promoting the United States to world visitors, has organized its first-ever travel mission from September 9 to September 14, 2012 in… Read the full press release
Palm Springs Host City for International Reality Show
Palm Springs, CA, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Palm Springs has been selected as the premier destination for the 9th season of “Occupation Double,” the #1 reality television series in Montreal, Quebec, Canada – broadcast on TVA network, the largest French-Canadian network in North America. The show’s crew and cast recently arrived in Palm… Read the full press release
Pink Your Drink at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Park 75 Lounge introduces the Pink Drink in support of cancer research at Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence at Grady Atlanta, U.S.A., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is offering locals and guests the opportunity to “drink pink” with the month long availability of the Pink Drink in Park 75 Lounge in October. While the cocktail is as… Read the full press release
Saint Louis Zoo Is Jumping with Joeys
A Matschie’s tree kangaroo and a red kangaroo emerge from their mothers’ pouches 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meet the Saint Louis Zoo’s new little pride and joeys! Two baby faces have emerged from within pouches this summer – a Matschie’s tree kangaroo in Emerson Children’s Zoo, and a red kangaroo in Red Rocks. Seven months ago,… Read the full press release
Delegates Urged to Book Accommodation Now For 2012 Travel Convention
“Latest Speaker Announced – Lady Cobham, Chairman of VisitEngland” 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA is reminding delegates not to delay booking their accommodation for the 2012 Travel Convention in Turkey. On Wednesday 5 September any unsold discounted accommodation at both the five star Cornelia and Susesi resorts will be released back onto general sale and with… Read the full press release
The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, debuts restaurant NAO: New World Flavors
2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the Culinary Institute of America’s San Antonio campus continues to grow, the college has opened its restaurant NAO: New World Flavors. Pronounced “nay-oh,” the student-staffed restaurant is a culinary tapestry of Latin ingredients, traditions, and culture. The opening of NAO further solidifies San Antonio as an important culinary gateway to Latin… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Gears Up for 32nd Annual Sprint Four the Cure on September 29, 2012 to Benefit the Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC will be hosting its 32nd Annual Sprint Four the Cure 5K run and walk on Saturday, September 29, 2012 – the second of two major fundraising events held this year benefitting the Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This year’s run is especially near and dear to the… Read the full press release
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Receives FAA Grant
$4 million in grants to reconstruct taxiway infrastructure MESA, Ariz., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gateway Airport received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to fund the Taxiway Papa Reconstruction project. FNF Construction was awarded the construction contract. “Investing in new and upgraded facilities at Gateway Airport is one of the most important factors in creating economic… Read the full press release
“Baobab: Tree of Generations” exhibit takes root at Hartsfield-Jackson
ATLANTA, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The baobab tree, also known as the “tree of life,” has taken root in a new art exhibit at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The tree, made famous in movies such as Disney’s “The Lion King,” is prominently featured in “Baobab: Tree of Generations,” an exhibit of work by Canadian photographer Elaine… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia celebrates 30 years of Great Southern Land
Key facts Tourism Australia has collaborated with ICEHOUSE lead singer, Iva Davies and Qantas to create an online video clip to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Great Southern Land. Iva Davies was inspired to write the song while on a Qantas plane flying over the vast landscape of central Australia on his way to the… Read the full press release
Fashion Focus Chicago 2012
A Week Long Showcase of Chicago’s Fashion Industry Monday, October 15 – Sunday, October 21 CHICAGO, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fashion Focus Chicago 2012 returns for its eighth year October 15-21 for a week-long celebration of Chicago’s thriving fashion industry while showcasing some of its top designers. Highlights include three headlining runway shows in Millennium Park and… Read the full press release
Jungle Jack Hanna Hosts Golf Scramble On Par With Conservation
Powell, OH, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golf for a great cause at Jungle Jack’s Conservation Cup, presented by Messer Construction, on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. at Safari Golf Club. A shotgun start kicks off this 18-hole scramble that includes a special appearance by Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal friends. Participants will receive a complimentary… Read the full press release
The Garden Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel New York Re-opens For Dinner Thursday, September 13
Executive Chef John Johnson presents his new Eat-Drink-Local fall menu New York, U.S.A. 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Garden restaurant re-opens for dinner with a menu by new Executive Chef John Johnson on Thursday, September 13, 2012 atFour Seasons Hotel New York. Chef Johnson, a 10-year culinary veteran, recently joined the Hotel from the Water Club at the Borgata in Atlantic… Read the full press release
PATA: Asia Pacific Tourism Arrivals Grow in May, But Slowdown Continues
Bangkok, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — International Visitor Arrivals into Asia Pacific1 destinations during May 2012 showed a collective gain of 3% year-on-year according to preliminary results released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). This was the second consecutive month with a declining growth rate and heralds the impact of the various economic contagions across the… Read the full press release
Art Coming To A Block Near You
17th Annual Chicago Artists Month Celebrates Visual Arts Community throughout Chicago This October 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the City of Chicago prepares to unveil a new Cultural Plan, this year’s Chicago Artists Month (CAM) takes its theme from the process with Art Block By Block. This annual month-long celebration in October explores the impact of artists… Read the full press release
Virginia Shows It’s All Heart with New Coloring Book for the Youngest of Vacationers
The Vacation Adventures of Trip Heartmann, the Loveable Heart Who LOVEs Virginia will be free at Welcome Centers or by request RICHMOND, Va., 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for Lovers is about love – pure and simple. Nobody knows that better than families who come to Virginia for a great vacation with loved ones. Moms and dads… Read the full press release
Jazzing It Up At O’Hare and Midway for Labor Day Weekend
CHICAGO, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you’re traveling through O’Hare or Midway International Airports over the next two days, be sure to stop by the entertainment stages in the terminals for a preview of this weekend’s Chicago Jazz Festival. Local jazz bands will entertain passengers tomorrow, August 30 and Friday, August 31 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The entertainment lineup on… Read the full press release
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Leadership Change
POWELL, OH, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Columbus Zoo and Aquarium COO Tom Stalf has assumed the role of interim President and CEO following the departure of Dale Schmidt. In a special meeting on Aug. 21 the Zoo’s Board of Directors accepted his resignation for personal reasons effective immediately. Tom Stalf joined the Columbus Zoo as COO… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Celebrates the Close of Summer with a Flurry of Fabulous Events in September.
GranFondo Package, Julia in Paris gala dinner, Feast of Fields event and Passions fundraiser pack the calendar Vancouver, Canada , 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and Executive Chef Ned Bell are kicking off September at high velocity. Celebrating health, wellness, superb food and great times, Four Seasons and YEW restaurant are putting some muscle behind their commitment to community. Take advantage… Read the full press release
NEW POLICY GOOD NEWS FOR THE SOUTH ISLAND
2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today’s new International Air Transport Policy Statement is being described by Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) as a significant change in thinking. One aspect of the new policy gives favourable consideration to airlines offering new services to and from Christchurch, to assist with the region’s recovery from the earthquakes. “That aspect alone… Read the full press release
Tourism makes vital contribution to economy of Argentina says President
Buenos Aires, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The President of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, has underlined the importance of tourism as a sector able to “generate decent work and wealth across the entire country” on receiving the UNWTO/World Travel &Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Tourism (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 28 August 2012). “The travel and tourism industry… Read the full press release
Maldives roadshows during fourth quarter of 2012
2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives marketing activities have been strategized to increase arrivals during fourth quarter of 2012 and to cushion market fluctuations in Europe. Investing in potentials areas to diversify markets and maintaining arrivals in traditional markets are key approaches to meet the target of 1 million tourists in 2012. As a measure to meet… Read the full press release
Limited edition Fashion Prize cocktail menu toasts the shortlist of the 2012 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new fashion season cocktail menu celebrates the five gifted designers who have been shortlisted for the 2012 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. The cocktail menu will be available during the upcoming fashion season in Europe from 6 September to 3October 2012 at 45 Park Lane in London, Hotel Principe di Savoia in… Read the full press release
REMAINING OPEN HOUSE/PUBLIC MEETING SET FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, FOR LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The remaining open house/public meeting scheduled by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to enable interested parties to obtain information and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from… Read the full press release
Aerolíneas Argentinas Joins SkyTeam
Alliance welcomes first South American airline as 18th member, continues to focus on finding growth opportunities on the continent Buenos Aires, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomes Aerolíneas Argentinas as its 18th member. The national airline of Argentina – South America’s second largest economy – Aerolíneas Argentinas becomes SkyTeam’s first South American… Read the full press release
Carve Fall Fun And Jack Hannas Fall Fest Into Your Calendar
Powell, OH, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate the harvest season at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium during new fall hours and seasonal celebrations. Beginning Sept. 4 the Zoo will beopen from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Jack Hanna and his animal friends will visit the Zoo during Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest, presented by Fifth Third… Read the full press release
Island Aviation Services Ltd to Start New Routes in November 2012
2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Island Aviation Services Ltd is to start new direct routes to Mumbai Chennai and Dhaka in November this year and direct flights to New Delhi in April 2013 as part of the company’s regional expansion. For a successful operation Island Aviation Services Ltd plans to add an Airbus A320 into our fleet…. Read the full press release