Wyndham Worldwide & Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate as the first group of “Littles” completed the 13-week program

“Big” Success for First Class of Graduates from Big Brothers Big Sisters Parsippany, N.J., 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) associate Sarahi Grande first learned about the Workplace Mentoring Program between the Company and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen, Passaic & Sussex, she knew immediately that she wanted to be a… Read the full press release

Casinos IPA — The New Beer Launched by The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing unveiled a new Boardwalk beer for the 2013 season.  “Casinos IPA” is the result of a unique collaboration between the two Santa Cruz companies. The Boardwalk worked with Mountain Brewing on the style and flavor of the beer and… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens Seven New Hotels In Europe

ARLINGTON, Va., 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces seven new hotel openings this spring in the growing European region, including the U.K., Ireland, The Netherlands and Hungary. Six branded hotels – Hampton by Hilton, Four Points by Sheraton and Holiday Inn Express – and one independent luxury hotel expand the Company’s portfolio by… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Launches Photo Contest

Hong Kong, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Singapore invites all fans to share memorable moments of delight captured on camera during their holiday stays at any Mandarin Oriental hotel. One participant with the winning shot will enjoy a luxurious weekend stay at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Interested participants are required to submit one original photograph of them taken within… Read the full press release

Agoda.com Offers Hotel Deals in Hoi An, Vietnam

2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is providing deals on hotels in one of Vietnam’s most beautiful and alluring cities – Hoi An. Located approximately halfway down Vietnam’s long, S-shaped coastline, Hoi An has the distinction of being one of Vietnam’s 7 UNESCO World… Read the full press release

Ryanair Supports Charity Single “Drive Her On” in Memory of Captain Eamon Wall

“DRIVE HER ON”AVAILABLE ON RYANAIR.COM FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (29 May) announced its support for the charity single “Drive Her On”, released in memory of Captain Eamon Wall, a Ryanair pilot who sadly passed away in January. The song was written by Captain Wall’s… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels Opens Its Newest Hotel in Malaysia

Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renaissance Hotels, a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio, celebrated the opening of its newest gem in Malaysia today with the inauguration of the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, officiated by the Tunku Temenggong Johor, Y.A.M Tunku Idris Iskandar Ibni Sultan Ibrahim. “The opening of the spectacular new Renaissance Johor Bahru… Read the full press release

Amadeus Publishes its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report

The document analyses economic, environmental and social impacts of Amadeus’ business, as well as its contribution to help meeting sustainability objectives Madrid, Spain, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has ’published its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report reviewing the company’s business and performance in 2012 from a sustainability perspective…. Read the full press release

Swissotel Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hotel in Bangladesh

ZURICH, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In addition to Swissotel’s recently announced hotel projects in a growing number of dynamic markets such as China, India and Russia, Swissotel Hotels & Resorts is expanding the portfolio with its first hotel in Bangladesh. The Swissotel Dhaka is located in the new Business District of Gulshan and is scheduled to… Read the full press release

Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege Enhances opportunities for earning JPMiles with 6 new partners

MUMBAI, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — India’s largest frequent flyer programme, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, today announced exciting new opportunities for its members to earn JPMiles, following the addition of six new partners in the ever expanding retail, travel and publishing category. In the retail category, JetPrivilege has partnered with Purplle.com. Established in 2011, Purplle.com is India’s largest… Read the full press release

Australian, Albanian and Mexican Tour Operators Win Scholarships to 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit

Seattle, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Representing three different nations but sharing similar strategic goals, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Rome McGuigan P.C. announced Uptuyu Adventures, Zbulo! – Discover Albania and RED Sustainable Travel as winners of the 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) Tour Operator Scholarships. Each winner receives financial backing to attend the ATWS, a trade-only professional and business… Read the full press release

Guest Chef Nicolás Díaz Brings a Taste of Buenos Aires to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

La Vida Argentina! Guest Chef at The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Chef Nicolás Díaz brings a taste of Buenos Aires to Hong Kong. 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — La Vida Argentina! brings guest chef Nicolás Díaz from Elena at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires to The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong for an authentic dining experience of Argentine cuisine from… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation to Present Airport Concessions Workshop on June 14

CHICAGO, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you interested in operating a business at O’Hare or Midway International Airport and don’t know where to begin? The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the City… Read the full press release

IGO CarSharing is Now Part of World’s Largest Local Car-rental and Car-sharing Network, Enterprise Holdings

ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has announced that it is acquiring the business of  IGO CarSharing, a non-profit organization serving more than 15,000 members, with more than 200 locations in more than 40 neighborhoods. Established in 2002as a pilot program of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, IGO was the first car-sharing program in Chicago and has… Read the full press release

Travelport and Shams Abu Dhabi Travels Renews Partnership with the signing of a new multi-year global distribution system (GDS) Agreement

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Shams Abu Dhabi Travels – one of the leading travel agencies in the UAE capital – have jointly announced their continued partnership with the signing of a new multi-year global distribution system (GDS)… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces New Partnership with European Car Park Provider, ParkCloud

THE LOWEST FARES & LOW COST PARKING AT 10 RYANAIR AIRPORTS 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (28 May) announced a new partnership with European car park provider, ParkCloud, offering Ryanair passengers pre-booked parking facilities at 10 Ryanair airports in Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Spain. This service is set… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts Offers Guests Summertime Deals with one-day-only Cyber Sale

Cyber Shoppers Searching for Summertime Deals Enjoy Rates up to 40 Percent Off at Loews Destinations NEW YORK, NY, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts is offering guests a price break to plan their summer vacation with a one-day-only Cyber Sale. From the surf and sand, to the desert or downtown, Loews Hotels has… Read the full press release

Accor Unveils Pullman’s New Positioning to Match New Business Traveler Behavior

ACCOR UNVEILS GLOBAL REPOSITIONING STRATEGY FOR PULLMAN HOTELS & RESORTS 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, unveils Pullman’s new positioning to match new business traveler behavior. Accelerated expansion of its network; active commitment to design and contemporary art; enhanced visual identity are all part of a… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает вечерний рейс в Киев

2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, открывает новый вечерний рейс Москва — Киев. Полеты осуществляются с периодичностью пять раз в неделю, в зимнем расписании рейс будет выполняться ежедневно. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово – в 18:55, прибытие в Киев – в 19:25 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает в 20:05 и прилетает… Read the full press release

Mxi Technologies and Jalux Inc. sign partner agreement

Partnership focuses on the sale and promotion of Maintenix in Japan Agreement represents a regional presence for Mxi Technologies Mxi Technologies and Jalux Inc. Sign Partner Agreement to Meet Growing Demand for Maintenix in Japan Ottawa, Canada and Tokyo, Japan, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today the… Read the full press release

Tourism Vancouver Celebrates Successful First Year of the Tourism Energy Specialist Program

VANCOUVER, BC, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Vancouver is delighted to celebrate the successful first year of the Tourism Energy Specialist Program. Since commencing in May 2012, the program has produced 415,000 kilowatt hours of energy savings in Vancouver’s tourism industry and BC Hydro has awarded $69,000 in corresponding grants for energy conservation retrofits. Tourism Vancouver’s… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila Holds A Photo Contest to Honor the Hero in our lives…our Dad

Makati, Philippines, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a prelude to Father’s Day, Dusit Thani Manila holds a photo contest as a way of honoring the Hero in our lives…our Dad. ‘Moments with Dad’ is a photo contest via Instagram.  Open to all followers of @Dusit_Manila, participants must send in their photos with Dad through Instagram with… Read the full press release

IHG Opens Its 200th Hotel in Greater China — the InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin

Shanghai, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s largest hotel groups, today celebrates the unveiling of its 200th hotel in Greater China with the opening of the InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin. This marks another milestone for IHG, which was the first international company to enter the Chinese hospitality industry almost 30 years ago,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosts 64th Airline Personnel Directors’ Council (APDC) Event Held In Doha

Doha, QATAR, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways was honoured to host the 64th Annual Conference of Airline Personnel Directors’ Council (APDC) in the capital city of Doha. The two-day conference brought together over 40 senior human resource management delegates from airlines around the world to discuss issues and challenges facing HR practices in their respective… Read the full press release

The German Travel Association (DRV) to hold its 64th Annual Congress in Abu Dhabi next year

Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority to co-host DRV Annual Congresss 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The German Travel Association (DRV) will hold its 64th Annual Congress in Abu Dhabi next year – the first time the major gathering, which attracts around 1,000 key German tour operators and travel agents, will convene in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels in Texas Sponsors “Capture Texas” Photo Sontest

Four Seasons Hotels in Texas Launch Summer Photo Contest. More than USD 18,000.00 in prizes, including 30 luxury hotel stays. 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thanks to smartphone cameras, it’s never been easier to capture and share the unique charms of the Lone Star state. And thanks to a new photo contest sponsored by Four Seasons hotels in Texas, it’s also… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office organizes tourism sector training workshops

2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Upon consultation with various tourism-related associations to discuss training needs of local tourism sector, and after careful assessment, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) organizes tourism sector training workshops specifically for tour guides and travel agency supervisors or managers, to equip them with the proficiency to enhance service quality and work efficiency, thus… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains to add extra 3,300 seats per day between Scotland and Birmingham

2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — An overhaul of Virgin Trains’ timetable this December will deliver an extra 3,300 seats per day between Scotland and Birmingham and offer fresh competition to airlines operating on the route. The planned reconfiguration of services will deliver the first direct trains from Scotland to Birmingham Airport in six years. Twenty-four of the… Read the full press release

‘The People’s Monarch’ Mosaic gives London Gatwick Passengers a warm British welcome

‘The People’s Monarch’ mosaic gives Gatwick passengers a warm British welcome Artwork is made up of 5,500 pictures of people from Sussex, Kent and Surrey New piece adds to the airport’s London-inspired Peter Blake collection 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — London Gatwick has unveiled the latest addition to its British artwork collection in time for the 60thanniversary… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Honours Fathers with a Trio of Dining Experiences

From Sunday Brunch to the Oriental Weekend Brunch and Afternoon Tea, a Trio of Dining Experiences Honours Fathers at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Homemade gifts by the culinary team top off the celebration. 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Be it the Sunday Brunch in One-Ninety, the Oriental Weekend Brunch in Jiang-Nan Chun or The Bar and Alfresco signature Afternoon Tea,… Read the full press release