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
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts’ Seasonal Holiday Rate — 20% Price Reduction
ZURICH, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer is on the way and Swissotel Hotels & Resorts have again published their seasonal holiday rate: The Seasonal Saver offer guests 20% off the best available rate at one of the 31 hotels worldwide when staying two nights or more. Bookings for this special offer can be made through travel agencies… Read the full press release
The INN Hotel, one of the first hotels in Jersey to Launch fully responsive website
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE INN Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is very proud to have launched it’s new fully responsive re-designed website, being one of the first hotels in Jersey to adopt this advanced technology. The fresh new website www.theinnjersey.com has been developed to respond to the user’s viewing device, whether it be via smart phone, tablet, laptop… Read the full press release
RyanairHotels.com Offers Massive Savings on Hotel Accommodation to Ryanair Passengers
Massive Savings On Europe’s Largest Hotels Price Comparison Site 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (27 May) announced exclusive booked passenger offers on its RyanairHotels.com website, the ultimate hotel price comparison site, offering Ryanair passengers savings of up to 40% on their hotel accommodation, the cheapest rates in Europe. Passengers… Read the full press release
Hilton London Kensington launches ‘Tot-ter Around Kensington’ package
LONDON, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — To mark the arrival of the royal baby, Hilton London Kensington has created its ‘Tot-ter Around Kensington’ package. With the hotel’s idyllic shopping location and proximity to royal residence, Kensington Palace, guests will be in fashionable company, enjoying a two-night shopping break, ideal for mother-daughter bonding and mums-to-be. The Tot-ter Around Kensington package… Read the full press release
airberlin Visa credit Card summer promotion
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2012, airberlin became the first airline to introduce the possibility of collecting status miles for every credit card payment with the airberlin Visa Card. This benefit, which up to now has been the only one of its kind in Europe, has now been extended until 2015. Germany’s second largest frequent… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Launches services to Salalah, joining Muscat as the airline’s second destination in the Sultanate of Oman
Salalah – Perfume Capital Of Arabia – Joins Muscat As Airline’s Newest Point In Oman Latest Route Takes Capacity Across Sultanate To 35 Flights A Week Salalah, SULTANATE OF OMAN, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Salalah, south of the Arabian Peninsula, becomes the Doha-based airline’s fifth new route of the year taking the carrier’s global reach to 127… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh to host first Saudi Job Fair on June 1
June 1 event invites candidates to learn about Four Seasons and meet the Hotel’s team. 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Naif Al Tamimi, Director of Human Resources and Administration at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh announced during a press conference, attended by General Manager Greg Pirkle and Director of Marketing Tarek Bekhiet and representatives from the media, that the Hotel will host… Read the full press release
Air France continues commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions With New, Lighter Baggage containers
AN 8,000-TON REDUCTION IN ANNUAL CO2 EMISSIONS THANKS TO LIGHTER AIRCRAFT 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In April 2013, Air France completed the renewal of its 3,650 hold baggage containers on its long-haul aircraft (Airbus A380, A340, A330, Boeing 777 and 747). These new, lighter containers reduce the overall weight of the aircraft before and during the… Read the full press release
Leeds Bradford Airport Launches exclusive meet and greet valet parking service
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport has launched an exclusive meet and greet valet parking service, enabling passengers to start and end their journey in style. Passengers are now able to pull up directly in front of the terminal entrance where they will be greeted by a dedicated airport valet. Luggage is then simply unloaded… Read the full press release
San Diego Airport Authority Leaders awarded 2013 Economic Opportunity Award for The Green Build
LEAD San Diego recognizes Board members, President/CEO SAN DIEGO, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — At last night’s LEAD San Diego’s 11th Annual Visionary Awards, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority leadership was awarded the 2013 Economic Opportunity Award for The Green Build, the largest construction program in the history of San Diego International Airport. Board Chair Robert… Read the full press release