2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Peter French, President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, announces the appointment of Andrew Abram as General Manager of Raffles Dubai. Mr. Abram takes up his new role from 20 January 2013. Peter French says, “I am delighted to welcome Andrew into the Raffles family. He has extensive experience in the luxury hospitality industry,… Read the full news article
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Qatar Tourism Authority ready to dazzle the world at the 10th Anniversary of the Doha Jewelry and Watches Exhibition
26 exhibitors, representing some 500 of the world’s best known and most prestigious gemstone and watch labels A remarkable 15% increase on international brands Seven-day exhibition, dubbed “Pure Luxury”, spread over 15,000sqm area of jewelry & watches Doha-Qatar, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabor Al Thani,… Read the full news article
TAT Sees Opportunity to Boost Thailand’s Tourism in Spain and Belgium Markets
Bangkok, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) took part in two large annual travel trade fairs in Europe – FITUR 2013 and Holiday Fair. FITUR 2013 was held in Madrid, Spain during 30 January – 3 February, 2013, while the Holiday Fair was set in Brussels, Belgium during 2-5 February, 2013. There were… Read the full news article
Spring Break Travel Trends
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the February edition of TRAVEL GUARD UPDATE, a monthly review designed to provide you with up-to-date information on the latest travel trends. This month, we polled travel agents to learn about their clients’ spring break booking trends. We’ll also touch upon a handy tip to ensure smooth travels this spring break… Read the full news article
Be the “Beauty on the Beach” This Spring Break with Help from The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Just in time for Spring Break, The Spa introduces a special package to prep for that vacation in the sun. 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Be the beauty on the beach this spring break or for that beach escape with help from The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. The Spa introduces the new Beauty and the Beach package, which combines a sand… Read the full news article
Hilton Pattaya Launches New Promotion ‘Juicy Mani Smoothie Pedi’ At eforea: spa at Hilton
A Uniquely Indulgent Experience Makes It Easy to Have a Healthy Lifestyle PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today unveiled its latest promotion ‘Juicy Mani Smoothie Pedi’ at eforea: spa at Hilton. Available from February 11, 2013 on Level 17 between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, guests can enjoy a new healthy range… Read the full news article
Mum’s The Word This Mother’s Day At Four Seasons Hotel Dublin
Lovely ways to pamper mothers on March 10. 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year, why not create unforgettable memories and celebrate Mothers Day on Sunday, March 10, 2013 atFour Seasons Hotel Dublin? Guests will be spoiled for choice as the possibilities are endless, including a special Sunday Brunch in Seasons Restaurant, where Executive Chef Terry White’s menu will delight and inspire;… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Vail Announces Spring Break Offers
Escape to high elevation this Spring with “Midweek Mogul” or “Third Night Free” specials fromFour Seasons. 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Vail announces its special offers for Spring Break – Midweek Mogul and Stay Longer -Third Night Free. “Spring is a popular time to visit Vail, as spring skiing lends itself to warmer temperatures, yet you still have the vast… Read the full news article
PATA Annual Summit to Define and Advance the ‘Complete Visitor Economy’
Bangkok, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leaders of the Complete Visitor Economy will gather for the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok April 25-28, 2013. Confirmed speakers include Taleb Rifai, Secretary General, UNWTO; Gloria Guevara, Former Secretary of Tourism, Mexico; Lothar Pehl, Senior VP Operations and Global Initiatives, Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Abid Butt, CEO, Banyan… Read the full news article
Manal Kelig Joins the Adventure Travel Trade Association as Executive Director of Middle East and North Africa
Seattle, WA., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) announced today that Ms. Manal Kelig, an expert in community development and tourism in the Middle East and Northern Africa, has joined the ATTA global team. Over the last three years the ATTA has created executive director positions in targeted regions across the globe in order to… Read the full news article
Hilton Palacio del Rio Appoints Bethany Reese As Sales Manager
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zachry Hospitality today announced appointment of Bethany Reese as sales manager at Hilton Palacio del Rio. TJ Pritchard, director of sales, Hilton Palacio del Rio said, “Bethany’s role will be to maintain the hotel’s position in the Texas association and convention market. Her well rounded experience includes sales, catering… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Master Sommelier Suyanto Wins First Prize in Indonesian Sommelier Competition
Suyanto will represent Indonesia in the World Sommelier Competition in Tokyo this March. 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announces that its own Senior Master Sommelier Suyanto has been recognized as the Best Wine Sommelier in the Indonesian Sommelier Competition. The Indonesian Sommelier Competition was held on January 25, 2013, with the last remaining four… Read the full news article
PATA Appoints Daniela Wagner as PATA European Coordinator
Bangkok, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Ms Daniela Wagner as PATA European Coordinator, effective February 22, 2013. Mr Martin J Craigs, PATA CEO said: “I am delighted to welcome Ms Daniela Wagner to the PATA family. Her long and relevant career experience will add value as we build the PATA… Read the full news article
Jay Miller Named Director of Golf at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
New director is 17-year resident of Costa Rica, 8-yearFour Seasons veteran, tropical turfgrass specialist and award-winning conservationist. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jay Miller has been promoted to Director of Golf at Four SeasonsResort Costa Rica. He was previously Director of Golf Operations at the Resort since the opening of the Arnold Palmer signature golf course in 2005. “We are grateful… Read the full news article
QATAR AIRWAYS GROUP MARKS QATAR’S NATIONAL SPORTS DAY WITH A HOST OF ACTIVITIES
Staff Celebrate Healthy Living Enjoying Fun Day Out With Colleagues And Families More Than 1,500 Participants Turned Up Making The Annual Event A Huge Success For National Airline Doha, QATAR, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Group celebrated Qatar’s National Sports Day with fun and excitement attracting more than 1,500 staff and their families for a… Read the full news article
Splash Into Wellbeing And Fitness At Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Hong Kong, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to announce an addition to its luxury facilities with the opening of a new swimming pool and fitness centre, scheduled for early summer 2013. This comprehensive new fitness and wellbeing space, designed by leading hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany (who designed both Dinner… Read the full news article
Winter Refuge with a Taste: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Debuts New Menus
Fresca, Stefano’s and Byblos restaurants offer guests a menu lift-up. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dining experience just got more adventurous atFour Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. Guests can relish in an enticing culinary experience around an inviting array of new menus offered in Stefano’s and Byblos restaurants, and Fresca Café. At Stefano’s Restaurant, Italian Chef Francesco Picaro… Read the full news article
Lonely Planet Book Saves Three Queensland Boys
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has discovered that its book Not-for-Parents: How to Be a World Explorer has been directly responsible for saving three boys stuck in Queensland mud flats. As originally reported in the Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette last month, nine-year-old Port Douglas boy Vasco Gonsalves and two other boys… Read the full news article
Hilton Pattaya Announces ‘An Edgy Easter Sunday Brunch Delight By The Sea’ At Edge
PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest promotion ‘An edgy Easter Sunday brunch delight by the Sea’. Available at Edge restaurant on Sunday, March 31, 2013, it sets the stage for a memorable day with family and friends to celebrate this festive holiday. A variety of mouth-watering dishes capturing an exceptional feast… Read the full news article
ekki BAR & GRILL at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Presents a Wine Dinner with Chateau Musar
Experience the wines from Lebanon with the world’s oldest wine making history. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — ekki BAR & GRILL at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi will host a one-night only wine pairing dinner with Chateau Musar from Lebanon on March 1, 2013. Wine making in Lebanon has been around approximately 6,000 years and is one of the oldest wine… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Munich Presents The Cuisine Of Nobuyuki “Nobu“ Matsushisa
Hong Kong, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich is delighted to announce a very special dining promotion to be held from 15 – 23 March 2013 at the hotel’s Michelin starred Restaurant Mark’s, together with the glamorous Matsushisa Mykonos restaurant from the Belvedere Hotel located in Mykonos, Greece. The promotion will showcase the innovative cuisine of master… Read the full news article
BRIAN GAY VOTED JANUARY PGA TOUR PLAYER OF THE MONTH BY AVIS
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brian Gay has been voted the January PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to charities supported by… Read the full news article
City of Chicago: “Rollin’ Up The River”
30th ANNUAL CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL THIS YEAR, JUNE 6-9 Shemekia Copeland and Bobby Rush Kicks-off the Festival’s Journey Up the Mississippi 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival expands to four days with a special opening night concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park the evening of Thursday, June 6 featuring a line-up… Read the full news article
Jersey and Normandy join forces at agricultural show in Paris
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Jersey delegation will join the Normandy stand at France’s biggest agricultural show in Paris, the Salon International de L’Agriculture, from 24 February to 3 March 2013. Jersey was invited to attend the show by the General Council of La Manche following a visit last year by representatives from the Island to… Read the full news article
Dusit Thani Manila – ‘Jasmine Gold Ritual’ for Mom
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jasmine flower symbolizes the authentic and unconditional love of mother. It also signifies the virtue of mothers who dedicate their entire life to their beloved children. The divine jasmine bouquet is mostly used as a gift on Mother’s Day in many countries and it is represented as the nation flower of the… Read the full news article
Warm Up for Summer with Hershey In The Spring
Celebrate spring in Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth with something for everyone Hershey, Pa., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth is starting its spring training regimen in preparation for the debut of Hershey In The Spring in March. In anticipation of warmer weather, the teams at Hershey Resorts and the Hershey attractions are gearing up… Read the full news article
Grand City Hotels and Wyndham Hotel Group Strike Strategic Alliance to Brand 43 Hotels
Deal brings first Wyndham-branded hotels to Germany Majority of properties located in key German cities Branding of first 33 locations to start by 1 March 2013 BERLIN, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grand City Hotels, Germany’s second largest hotel management company has entered into a strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with over… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Packs in Value and Fun this Spring Break with Special Offers and Family Activities
Third Night Free package, plus new Michigan Avenue Escape package featuring 20 percent off and a USD 100.00 Hotel credit. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families enjoy a “break” this Spring Break when staying two nights or three at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with special offers.Four Seasons Hotel Chicago packs in value and fun for a family city escape this Spring Break…. Read the full news article
Celebrate Chicago’s 176th Birthday—Monday, March 4 At The Chicago History Museum
Chicago’s Official Birthday Party Features Jazz Music, American Indian Drumming, an Essay Contest—and Eli’s Cheesecake 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago’s had issues with fire in the past – so the city’s birthday cake will not have 176 candles this year. But even without the candles, there’ll be plenty of cake and a guaranteed “hot time” for… Read the full news article
VISIT FLORIDA Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (February 19, 2013), VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced the hiring of Paul Phipps as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Phipps has 37 years of experience in sales, marketing, promotions and management having served in such high-profile positions as General Manager for Seminole IMG Sports… Read the full news article