Atlanta, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a long term renewal with Executive Travel, a BCD affiliate and one of the Midwest’s largest travel management companies based in Lincoln, NE. Under the terms of the agreement, Travelport will continue as Executive Travel’s travel technology partner and provide… Read the full news article
British experiences among world’s Great Adventures
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great Adventures is an inspirational new title from Lonely Planet which showcases a wealth of exciting experiences from across the globe including six British adventures. The hardback book contains the world’s most thrilling adventures in 9 themed chapters; Hike, Dive, Bike, Above & Below, Climb, Ice & Snow, Animals, Water and Drive…. Read the full news article
Lincoln Park Zoo Announces Birth of Endangered Gorilla
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a healthy baby western lowland gorilla on October 11. The baby has yet to be sexed or named and appears to be doing well. Mother Bana, 17, is showing appropriate maternal instincts, while dad Kwan, a 23-year-old silverback, is watchful over the mom and baby… Read the full news article
INVESTMENT, INNOVATION, INSPIRATION – GROWING YOUR TOURISM BUSINESS IN ENGLAND
Attend VisitEngland’s Visitor Economy Forum and find out how to boost your bottom line in 2013 and beyond 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of last year’s event, VisitEngland is hosting a second Visitor Economy Forum in London on 22 November 2012, in association with Natwest Bank plc. The one-day conference provides an opportunity for… Read the full news article
Jersey’s Young Musical Talent to Perform in Sophisticated Surroundings
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five of the Jersey Academy of Music’s most promising students are getting together to perform a showcase of their favourite pieces. The mini-concert will take place in Grand Jersey’s dedicated business centre ‘Park Suites’, on Sunday 21st October at 12 noon before the start of Sunday Brunch service. The event launches a… Read the full news article
Thailand to Hold Majestic Royal Barge Procession on 9 November 2012
Bangkok, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travellers seeking to add another masterpiece event their list of lifetime experiences should pencil 9 November 2012 into their calendars and be in Bangkok to watch the majestic Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya river, The River of Kings. One of the grandest spectacles in Thailand and indeed, the… Read the full news article
Reaction to AWPR announcement
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Supreme Court judges have today (15th October 2012) given the green light for work to begin on the Aberdeen bypass after throwing out an appeal against the road. Campaign group RoadSense had been fighting to stop the route from progressing, but today the latest stage in their fight was rejected. Derek Provan,… Read the full news article
MOTEL 6 LAUNCHES FACEBOOK APPLICATION FOR BOOKING RESERVATIONS
Introductory rates among the benefits to fans of the brand’s page Dallas, Texas, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finding a clean, comfortable place to rest while on the road just got a little easier. Today, Motel 6 launched a booking application on Facebook, allowing customers to complete their reservation from start to finish without ever leaving the… Read the full news article
Preferred Hotel Group Wins TTG Travel Awards 2012
Winner of Best Hotel Representation Company Category HONG KONG, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a family-owned company that provides sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels and resorts around the world has been awarded ‘Best Hotel Representation Company’ at the 23rd TTG Travel Awards 2012. TTG Travel Awards recognizes the very best of… Read the full news article
TORONTO PEARSON ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIR
Toronto—2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijay Jeet Kanwar as Chair of the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2013. Mr. Kanwar has been a member of the Board of Directors since May 2006. He was appointed by the Province… Read the full news article
TOP TEN AIRPORT EATERIES
From Grub to Gourmet at Gatwick: Top Ten Airport Eateries 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — If aeroplane food never fills you up, or, even worse, glues your insides together, there are still many choices of pubs, inns and restaurants in and around both Gatwick terminals which should give you plenty of time to enjoy your meal before… Read the full news article
Get ready, get set—snow!
CTC entices consumers in emerging markets of South Korea, Mexico and Brazil with Canadian winter adventures 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winter is coming, and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s emerging markets are already dusting off the snow boots to get ready with new campaigns. High-yield travellers are the focus in each of the three markets, especially… Read the full news article
CPH builds world-class duty- and tax-free store
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport aims to retain and expand its position as Europe’s best airport shopping experience. For this purpose, all the airport’s duty- and tax-free stores will be refurbished as part of a “world-class duty- and tax-free” project which is initiated on 18 October. Passengers at Copenhagen Airport will have even better and… Read the full news article
End of ‘BAA’
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today Heathrow, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton Airports will operate under their own stand-alone brand and the name “BAA” will be dropped. BAA (SP) Limited has changed its name to Heathrow (SP) Limited. BAA Funding Limited has changed its name to Heathrow Funding Limited. Heathrow Chief Executive, Colin Matthews, said: “We are… Read the full news article
ADAC Passenger Survey Reveals the Attractiveness of Abu Dhabi as a Tourism Destination
High quality cleaning services extended to all aircraft visiting Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — DhabiJet, the Food & Beverage Operations service provider at Al Bateen Executive Airport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) for the provision of high end cleaning services to all… Read the full news article
ADAC reveals Falcon Aviation Services as the Gold Sponsor for Abu Dhabi Air Expo
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) revealed today the first official partner of the second annual General Aviation Exhibition in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi Air Expo, to be Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) as the event’s Gold Sponsor. The event will take place during 5th-7th March 2013 at Al… Read the full news article
THAI Chooses agoda.com to Introduce Hotel Booking Services
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and agoda.com announced the signing of an agreement that offers THAI customers direct access to more than 200,000 hotels from agoda.com’s worldwide hotel inventory. Through a hotels tab on the THAI homepage http://www.thaiairways.com, customers can book accommodation through agoda.com, which offers services in 37 different languages, including… Read the full news article
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Sweeps 2012 Website Award Competitions
Sabre awarded for outstanding achievement in web development from the Website Marketing Association and International Academy of the Visual Arts Southlake, Texas, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, the industry’s leading global hospitality technology company, claimed a total of 29 awards for outstanding achievement in web development as part of this year’s Website Marketing Association’s… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Invites Guests to Enjoy Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013
Join in the celebrations as the best of Brazil comes to Portugal Lisbon, Portugal – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon invites guests to celebrate the historic and cultural ties between two countries during Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013. A series of events in Portugal and Brazil began in September, and continues through June 2013. This eclectic… Read the full news article
Civil Air Transport: Asia’s Airline of Distinction
SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Unique among the airlines of the world, Civil Air Transport (CAT) operated against a backdrop of great political transition in China and throughout the Far East. From its formation in 1946 to its demise in 1968, the company and its remarkable personnel were at the center of much of the region’s… Read the full news article
UNION STATION, VAN NUYS LAX FLYAWAY® BUS TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE
Los Angeles, California – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets to ride the FlyAway® nonstop bus service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the Union Station and Van Nuys routes can now be purchased on-line. The link to purchase on-line is https://efleet.digital-dispatch.com/bauerslax. On-line purchased tickets are good for up to 30 days after purchase date. At time of… Read the full news article
agoda.com rolls out red carpet deals for the Rome Film Festival
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced hotel deals in Italy’s ancient capital city of Rome in preparation for the annual Rome Film Festival. Although it hasn’t been around as long as some of its bigger cousins like Cannes or Sundance, the Rome… Read the full news article
Marriott Thwarts Attempted Takeover of Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel
Renaissance Continues to Manage Eden Roc Hotel Bethesda, Md. – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A New York State Supreme Court judge signed a temporary restraining order (TRO) late yesterday, protecting Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) and its affiliate Renaissance Hotel Management Company, LLC, the manager of the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach hotel, from takeover attempts… Read the full news article
Plans Unveiled for Redevelopment of O’Hare’s International Terminal 5
World-class transformation features luxurious retail, sophisticated dining, lavish amenities and innovative design October 16, 2012 – Chicago – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Westfield Concession Management today unveiled the redevelopment plans for Terminal 5 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, which includes a massive transformation of the terminal, 15 new dining and retail brands… Read the full news article
Popular Sake Dinner Event Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
October 26 event offers sake pairings with seasonal autumn dishes Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autumn has come with the changing colours of the season and the return of the popular seasonal Sake Dinner event ekki BAR & GRILL atFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Guests are invited to try Kyushu’s mouthwatering sakes – Shigematsu… Read the full news article
Lincoln Park Zoo Presents the 26 th Annual Spooky Zoo Spectacular
Chicago – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all mini monsters and grownup goblins! Things are starting to get a little spooky around Lincoln Park Zoo. Join the zoo’s Auxiliary Board on Saturday, October 20, for Spooky Zoo Spectacular, a FREE and fabulous fall event that serves up enough wholesome family fun to satisfy the spookiest cravings. Compare costumes with… Read the full news article
LAS VEGAS WELCOME SIGN AND STRIP MARQUEES TO TURN PURPLE FOR SPIRIT DAY ON OCTOBER 19
RESORT CORRIDOR AND FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE UNITE IN STAND AGAINST BULLYING LAS VEGAS – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Las Vegas Strip – including the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign – will go purple for Spirit Day on Oct. 19, joining other iconic landmarks, celebrities, corporate and government entities and millions of Americans in a… Read the full news article
Branchage Presents a Gala Screening of This Year’s Most Extraordinary Documentary:
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets are now on sale for a very special gala screening event to be held at the Hotel De France’s Great Hall on 8 November 2012. Kindly sponsored by Spearpoint and JTC Group, the event features a screening of SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN, as well as a Q&A with the producer, a live… Read the full news article
Metrolink receives $7.8 million for crossing improvements
The CTC allocated the funds to make crossings safer for local communities LOS ANGELES – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $7.8 million for five Metrolink grade crossing safety improvement projects. The CTC decided to allocate the Proposition 1B Highway Railroad Crossing Safety Account (HRCSA) funding at its September monthly meeting. Metrolink will… Read the full news article
Skyscanner partners with VIA Rail Canada
Skyscanner makes tracks in Canada with rail launch Skyscanner partners with VIA Rail Canada 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers in Canada can now compare trains and flights in a single online search, with the launch of a rail travel information service by leading global travel search site Skyscanner. Through a partnership with VIA Rail Canada, national passenger… Read the full news article