Tourism Australia makes job offer to one of the unsuccessful applicants in its ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it has made a job offer to one of the unsuccessful applicants in its ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition. Ellenor Argyropoulos has been offered a job in Tourism Australia’s social media team, where she will use her photography skills to create destination content for its Facebook,… Read the full press release

Sample Cooked and Raw Oysters Grown in Jersey Waters at 16 New Street, 23-25th May 2013

“The man sure had a palate covered o’er with brass or steel, that on the rocky shore first broke the oozy oyster’s pearly coat, and risked the living morsel down his throat.” (John Gay, 18th century English playwright) 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the Jersey Food Festival, the National Trust for Jersey is encouraging… Read the full press release

85th Annual AAAE Conference In Reno Gathers Up Top Aviation and Government Leaders

Alexandria, Va., 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airport industry’s most significant and influential annual gathering – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Annual Conference and Exposition – gets underway in Reno starting Sunday, bringing together top aviation and government leaders to discuss the most significant issues facing airports and the aviation industry. The 85th Annual AAAE Conference… Read the full press release

VisitEngland to treat visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, will be treating visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013, with a ‘Science and Innovation’ themed cocktail event and fantastic competition prizes up for grabs. Running from 21-23 May at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, IMEX is the world’s largest meetings and events trade show, attracting thousands of… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony held in Maldives

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels, Air Mauritius, Sun Island Resort & Spa, Seychelles and Lux Resorts were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony, held at the Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives on 12th May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEO’s and SVPs of leading travel… Read the full press release

Eighteen runners from FirstGroup HQ taking on the Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eighteen runners from FirstGroup and local bus operator, First Aberdeen, are taking on the Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k this weekend and raising cash for the company’s charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. One of the runners is 24 year old Alyson Eddie, who works as FirstGroup’s Procurement Data Analyst.  She is running a… Read the full press release

48th Volvo World Match Play Championship Opening Day Drama Sets The Scene

The opening group matches of the 48th Volvo World Match Play Championship were completed on Thursday as the two seeded players in each group of three went head-to-head. 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — First out were Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño and Welshman Jamie Donaldson who shared the opening two holes before the Spaniard moved into birdie mode to go three-up at the turn…. Read the full press release

CHRIS and HOLA Conferences Set Record Crowds

COSTA MESA, California, USA, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The numbers are in, and both the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) and Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) welcomed record crowds in Miami this past week.  The conferences were held back-to-back at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami hotel in Miami, Florida, USA, on May 6-9.  This… Read the full press release

&Beyond receives R1.2 Million Donation To Aid Against Rhino Poaching

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a handover ceremony held at its Johannesburg head office today, conservation-led experiential travel company &Beyond received a donation of ZAR 1.2 million towards the protection of rhino at its Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. With fundraising coordinated by StopRhinoPoaching.com, an independent web-based organisation dedicated to raising support for the… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s response to the ‘Aviation and Climate Change’: UK aviation can grow and meet climate change targets

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Growing the UK’s airport hub capacity is consistent with meeting UK climate change targets, according to Heathrow’s response to the ‘Aviation and Climate Change’ discussion paper published by the Airports Commission. The response, submitted today, cites projections by Sustainable Aviation1, the UK aviation cross-industry association, that new aircraft and engine technology, operational… Read the full press release

The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s “Summer Family Fun” package

Hong Kong, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer holiday is always a great occasion for children and the whole family to take a break together. The Excelsior, Hong Kong has prepared the perfect package to allow the entire family to enjoy a summer shopping spree at Italy’s fashion brand Stefanel, renowned Rimowa luggage, long established Chen’s Jewellery and… Read the full press release

Kirk Kazanjian’s New Book Highlights How Enterprise Holdings Builds Brand Loyalty

Author Kazanjian: “Today’s customers have a strong interest in doing business with companies committed to sustainability” ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to marketing and customer service expert, Kirk Kazanjian, building a successful company today means creating “an unbreakable bond of loyalty between your customers and employees.” Now, his latest book – Driving Loyalty: Turning Every Customer… Read the full press release

PATA Makes Changes to Focus on Human Capital Development and Corporate Social Responsibility

Bangkok, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making internal staff changes to meet the association’s increased commitment to Human Capital Development (HCD), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and enhanced digital communications. Effective immediately, former Communications Manager, Parita Niemwongse, will take up the role of Manager-Human Capital Development Projects and Awards. Halona Padiachy has… Read the full press release

Lufthansa AIRail celebrates ten years successful service

More than two million passengers since start New: service now includes Düsseldorf-Frankfurt route 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — This month is the tenth anniversary of the Lufthansa AIRail service operated in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Fraport on the Cologne-Frankfurt route. Since 5 May 2003, Lufthansa passengers have been able to use ICE trains as a… Read the full press release

SpringHill Suites Celebrates its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan

Brand designates new addition the 300th SpringHill Suites hotel. NEW YORK, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrating its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan, SpringHill Suites by Marriott opened the doors today of its stylish new 173-suite Midtown Manhattan hotel, located at 25 West 37th Street.  Boasting impressive and unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and… Read the full press release

Hilton Dublin’s Top Chefs presented with two awards at Catex 2013

DUBLIN, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dublin’s reputation for fine food in the hotel industry recently received a significant boost with the announcement that head chef at Hilton Dublin, Gareth Carberry, and his sous chefs Gavin Finn and Wojciech Zawainski have been presented with two awards at Catex 2013. Organised by The Panel of Chefs of Ireland, Chef… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways Pride Centre granted new global certification by IATA

The centre becomes first training centre globally to attain all three IATA certifications  Nairobi, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways Pride Centre, a training facility run by the national carrier, has been granted a new global certification by the International Air Transport Association. The new certification from the association designates the centre as an IATA Approved… Read the full press release

GBTA Africa Energy & Resources Travel Symposium’s programme launched

Inaugural GBTA Africa Event to Heavily Feature Duty of Care South Africa, Johannesburg, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced the launch of its GBTA Africa Energy & Resources Travel Symposium’s programme. The event, a first for the region, will be held at the Cape Royale… Read the full press release

According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, International tourism receipts grew by 4% in 2012

Madrid, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Receipts from international tourism in destinations around the world grew by 4% in 2012 reaching US$ 1075 billion. This growth is equal to the 4% increase in international tourist arrivals which reached 1035 million in 2012. An additional US$ 219 billion was recorded in receipts from international passenger transport, bringing total… Read the full press release

Loews enhances its online and mobile presence, Selects TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy

NEW YORK, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts (Loews) is aggressively increasing and enhancing its online and mobile presence and has selected TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy. TravelClick, a global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, will manage and execute Loews’ digital marketing and search engine strategy, including media buying and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents

2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands its 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents. Following a successful run in the Americas last summer, this year’s 100 Mile Cocktail initiative once again challenged mixologists to craft libations using only ingredients and spirits found within a 100-mile… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for April 2013

2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for April 2013 that show a decrease in both the number of passengers carried and cargo and mail tonnage compared to the same month in 2012. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,456,438 passengers in April – a… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Declares 147th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

Increased Quarterly Dividend & Share Repurchase Authorization Announces Accelerated Stock Repurchase Program Enhanced Fleet Modernization 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) returns value to Shareholders.  Southwest Airlines’ Board of Directors, at its meeting held today, significantly increased the Company’s quarterly dividend to $.04 per share from $.01 per share.  Annualized, this amounts… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates

SEATTLE, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2013 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM. The airline also ranked highest in J.D. Power and Associates’ annual segment rankings between 2008 and 2012. “We’re honored to receive… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet announces its Top 40 best-selling books in celebration of its 40th Anniversary

2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guidebooks, kids’ books and cookbooks.  As part of its ongoing 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, Lonely Planet has today revealed its Top 40 best-selling books in Australia for the last 12 months. Topping the list is Lonely Planet Vietnam (now in its 11th edition), closely followed by Pocket New York City and Pocket Paris, with Lonely Planet’s comprehensive European planning guides Discover Europe and Europe on a Shoestring rounding out… Read the full press release

San Antonio’s SAVE program offers fun for the whole family this summer

2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio is the perfect destination for travelers looking to fill summer’s longer days with a variety of experiences to create long-lasting family vacation memories – for a price that won’t break the bank. With the San Antonio Vacation Experience (SAVE), visitors can save up to $1,600 in deals to over 70… Read the full press release

Travelport and Rail Europe launch enriched ticketing solution

Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Rail Europe, a leading provider of European rail tickets, have today launched a technological solution enabling travel agents to print train tickets on value paper (watermarked paper), in A4 format. With the new… Read the full press release

Atoll Paradise receives Three World Travel Awards

Atoll Paradise is overjoyed to announce that it has been selected as Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency for the second year in a row, and as Maldives’ Leading Tour Operator and Seychelles’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the Indian Ocean regional World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives. 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Indian… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston Launches Picnic in the Park Program

Guests can enjoy gourmet meals packaged “to go,” in easy-to-carry Picnic Packs. 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The popular Picnic in the Park program at Four Seasons Hotel Boston is back: beginning on Friday, May 31, 2013, guests of the Hotel will have the opportunity to order a Picnic in the Park – a gourmet meal packaged in an… Read the full press release

Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State

Madrid/San José, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State as the country rejoins the Organization after 35 years. The announcement was made by the Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, at the opening of the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas starting today in San Jose, Costa Rica. “We… Read the full press release