London, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the details of two industry leaders to kick-off itsGBTA Europe Conference 2013, being held in Prague, Czech Republic on 23rd-25th September 2013. In the first of the industry specific sessions at the event, entitled “No… Read the full news article
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Airports Company South Africa to honour the living legend Nelson Mandela by giving back to the communities in and around its airports
South Africa, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — As South Africans and the world send well wishes to Nelson Mandela, Airports Company South Africa will honour the living legend by giving back to the communities in and around its airports. With this year’s Mandela Day celebrations coinciding with the company’s twentieth anniversary, over 7 000 lives will… Read the full news article
W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months. Jetting into the Maldives after touring around the world with W Hotels and most recently at W Sentosa Cove Singapore, Xeum will bring to the Retreat years of DJ experience. Today Xeum is… Read the full news article
Britain’s Got Talent star Alesha Dixon joined Thomson Airways to celebrate the inaugural long haul flight of UK’s first 787 Dreamliner
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport, 8th July 2013: Much-loved star of Britain’s Got Talent, Alesha Dixon, surprised holidaymakers today when she joined Thomson Airways team to celebrate the inaugural long haul flight of its superstar 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Usually judging Britain’s talent, Alesha learnt some new skills as she stunned customers flying to Florida, helping on the… Read the full news article
Iconic hotel chain Howard Johnson offers $25,000 to charity if Kate and William royal baby shares founder’s name
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kate and William are expecting their first child in under a month but still no word on a name. With the clock ticking and anticipation growing, iconic hotel chain Howard Johnson® is offering a donation of $25,000 to the charity of the Duke and Duchess’s choice, should they choose to name the baby… Read the full news article
KLM President & CEO Peter Hartman awarded royal decoration by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander
2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In her speech, State Secretary Mansveld remarked on Mr Hartman’s passion, saying: “This is what they mean when they say that someone has a ‘blue heart’, with kerosene running through his veins.” The state secretary went on acknowledge the role Mr Hartman had played in the merger between Air France and KLM,… Read the full news article
Hristo Shterionov appointed Sofia Airport Executive Director
2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hristo Shterionov is the new Executive Director of “Sofia Airport” EAD. On 26 June 2013 (Wednesday), he was appointed by Danaill Papazov, the Minister of Transport, at the position occupied by Veselin Peikov until then. Hristo Shterionov was born on 7 July 1963. In 1986, he completed a full higher education course at Higher Military Air Force School “G. Benkovski “in Dolna Mitropoliya, specializing in Aircraft Maintenance and Exploitation Engineering –… Read the full news article
U.S. Travel Association Roger Dow: Penny Pritzker is ‘Unparalleled Choice’ to Lead the Commerce Department
Pritzker Is ‘Unparalleled Choice’ to Lead the Commerce Department, Says U.S. Travel’s Dow Washington, D.C., 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement today applauding the Senate’s confirmation of Penny Pritzker to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. “We applaud the Senate for… Read the full news article
Episode of AAA’s Discover Oklahoma to feature the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater
2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The June 29th episode of AAA’s Discover Oklahoma features the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater and stops at the Dick Tracy Headquarters in Pawnee, Chandler’s Greenfield Vineyard and Winery and The Paramount and the Sandridge Sky Trail in Oklahoma City. AAA’s Discover Oklahoma airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. CT on KOTV-6 in Tulsa,… Read the full news article
Hyatt “For Kids, By Kids Family Cook-Off” recipe contest announced, winner receives trip to any Hyatt hotel in the US
CHICAGO, 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — With its youngest guests in mind and summer travel officially underway, Hyatt announced today the launch of its “For Kids, By Kids Family Cook-Off” recipe contest. The contest, along with the release of new and kid-approved menu items, kicks-off the second year of Hyatt’s For Kids, By Kids initiative and furthers this industry-leading commitment… Read the full news article
Wizz Air’s new Airbus A320, weighing over 50 tons, pulled by teeth in Guinness World record attempt
2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, celebrates the successful attempt to set a new Guinness World record in partnership with Zsolt ‘Popey’ Sinka, who has now set a new record for pulling the heaviest aircraft by teeth. Today at 10:25am Zsolt ‘Popey” Sinka dug his teeth… Read the full news article
Dianna Balabon appointed Rosewood Hotels & Resorts vice president of sales & marketing
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hotel groups, is pleased to announce that Dianna Balabon has been appointed vice president of sales & marketing. In this new role, Balabon will be responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing initiatives within Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, including… Read the full news article
Seasoned Capitol Hill Staffer Courtney Temple appointed U.S. Travel Director of Government Relations
Washington, D.C., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today announced that Courtney Temple is the association’s new director of government relations, where she will strengthen the team’s efforts to advance policies that increase travel to and within the United States. The newest addition to U.S. Travel’s expanding government relations office, Temple joins the association… Read the full news article
Kiwi celebrity chef Al Brown hosts new show ‘Dishing up Australia with Al Brown’ aimed at New Zealand viewers
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The unique local and indigenous culinary delights of the Top End are set to entice visitors to the territory as part of a new travel series currently airing in New Zealand that showcases some of Australia’s finest food experiences. Kiwi chef Al Brown hosts the new show, ‘Dishing up Australia with Al… Read the full news article
Hungarian professional strong man Sinka “Popeye” Zsolt pulled Airbus with his teeth at Budapest Airport
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hungarian professional strong man Sinka “Popeye” Zsolt performed a stunt worthy of making it to the Guinness book of records: applying his bodily strength – more precisely, his teeth – he pulled a 180-seater Airbus A 320 aircraft of Hungarian carrier Wizz Air on the apron of Terminal 1 of Budapest Airport… Read the full news article
IHG’s boutique brand Hotel Indigo and World Photography Organisation partner in national student programme to recognise next generation of UK-based photographers
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo is InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) boutique brand. Taking its art credentials to a new audience Hotel Indigo has partnered with the renowned World Photography Organisation (WPO), which supports professional, amateur and student photography and lends a global platform for the photographic industry. The partnership sees Hotel Indigo develop a nationwide student programme to recognise and… Read the full news article
FirstGroup charity event Dinner Dance raised £4,000 for Archie Foundation
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup announced today that its annual dinner dance, which was held 21 February, raised more than £4,000 for the ARCHIE Foundation. The event, which attracted more than 200 guests, was the company’s 76th annual dinner dance and was the 42nd to be organised and hosted by First Aberdeen Director, Joe Mackie. Joe… Read the full news article
President & CEO of William Blair & Company John Ettelson elected Chairman of Lincoln Park Zoo
Newly appointed zoo officials include John Mostofi as Vice Chair of Finance, Mary Babson as Secretary and Tom McLeary as Vice Chair Chicago, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Lincoln Park Zoo Board of Trustees announced the election of John Ettelson, the president and chief executive officer of William Blair & Company, as its new chairman at… Read the full news article
UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to witness the testing of Heathrow Terminal 2’s baggage system
Part of 182 trials involving 14,000 people taking place before the terminal opens New system will process 4,800 items of baggage per hour Terminal 2 : The Queen’s Terminal will welcome first passengers on 4 June 2014 £2.5bn of private investment in UK infrastructure 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today welcomed Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to… Read the full news article
Craig Pishotti appointed 21c Museum Hotels Vice President of Hotel Operations
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotels has named Craig Pishotti Vice President of Hotel Operations. In this role, Pishotti will be responsible for maximizing the operational performance and profitability of all 21c Museum Hotel properties. Pishotti will also continue to oversee 21c Louisville as managing director, and will remain involved in all aspects of the… Read the full news article
British Airways sees more bookings to golf destination after its sponsored athlete Justin Rose won the US Open
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to golf destination over the past few days, attributing it to the success of its sponsored athlete Justin Rose winning the US Open – the first Englishman to do so in 43 years. Described as the ‘Rose Afterglow’, the airline has seen an increase… Read the full news article
Hilton Athens Appoints Dimitris Melemenis as the hotel’s new executive chef
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens is pleased to introduce Dimitris Melemenis as the hotel’s new executive chef. After a long career within the company, working at various Hilton hotels across Europe, Dimitris Melemenis succeeds Yiannis Manikis, who continues his career at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center which is expected to open towards the… Read the full news article
Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ Winners Announced
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — An American finance graduate, a Brazilian travel photographer, an Irish internet entrepreneur, a French tourism graduate, an English film costume designer and a Canadian adventure tour guide have beaten off more than 330,000 competitors from 196 countries to be awarded Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’. The global competition drew to… Read the full news article
Jung, Chang-Soo inaugurated as the 5th President & CEO of Incheon Airport
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Determined to focus on the 3rd phase of the Incheon Airport Expansion Project and key growth projects CEO Jung took over his official duties on June 4 when the inauguration ceremony was held at the Incheon Airport Corporation auditorium. CEO Jung, Chang-Soo who passed the 23rd Public Administration Examination in 1979 to… Read the full news article
Craig Richmond appointed New President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
Richmond, B.C., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors Chair Mary Jordan today announced the appointment of Craig Richmond to the role of President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. Under Richmond’s leadership, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will continue to grow as a global gateway, community contributor and North America’s best airport. A dedicated team… Read the full news article
Award Winning Artist, Jewel, will take the stage at the GBTA Convention 2013
Award Winning Artist, Jewel to Speak and Perform at the 2013 GBTA Convention Alexandria, VA, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced four-time Grammy® nominee, Jewel, will take the stage at the GBTA Convention 2013 being held August 4-7, 2013 in San Diego,… Read the full news article
Andrea Gates and Avi Haksar Appointed new Managing Directors at iconic Dallas Properties
Dallas, Texas, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of new Managing Directors at both of the company’s iconic Dallas properties, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Andrea Gates joined Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in March, and a month later Avi Haksar joined the team… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines – партнер европейского тура Земфиры
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, выступает официальным перевозчиком концертного тура Земфиры по европейским городам. Тур откроется 15 июня 2013 года концертом в мюнхенском TonHalle. Статусным участникам программы «S7 Приоритет», вылетающим в Мюнхен бизнес-классом 14 и 15 июня, авиакомпания предоставила бесплатные пригласительные билеты на этот концерт. S7 Airlines выполняет между Москвой и… Read the full news article
Raffles Hotels & Resorts introduces The Story Of Raffles People
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — “At Raffles we believe that true luxury is not just about what you do, it’s about how you make your guests feel. So every staff member goes out of their way to give the warmest welcome, the most comfortable stay, the richest experiences and the fondest memories. I believe this engagement, on… Read the full news article
Christi Lewis named Regional Sales Manager Landmark Hotels Group
Honolulu, HI, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Big Island resident Christi Lewis has been named Regional Sales Manager for Landmark Hotels Group effective May 28, 2013, in an announcement by Landmark Hotels Group’s Vice President of Sales, Danny Breatchel. She will represent both the Kahala Hotel & Resort on O’ahu, and the Makena Beach and Golf Resort… Read the full news article