2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to celebrity-favourite destinations in its January sale, thanks to stars uploading pictures of their holidays to popular social media sites over the Christmas and New Year period. The Caribbean was overflowing with celebrities, which may account for the recent spike in holiday bookings to… Read the full press release
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Travel is Only Increasing Service Export in November 2012
Washington, D.C., 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased to $182.6 billion for November 2012, and that imports increased faster than exports resulting in a trade deficit of $48.7 billion: “As the only increasing… Read the full press release
STAGECOACH IN £100,000 BOOST FOR SCOTLAND’S NEW AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY
Transport company pledges annual £20,000 donation for next five years Charity-funded air ambulance helicopter will help save lives Newly formed charity moves closer to fundraising target 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Transport group Stagecoach has pledged to donate £100,000 to support a new air ambulance for Scotland. The Perth-based company has agreed to make an annual donation of… Read the full press release
Lincoln Park Zoo veterinarian becomes first American, first woman to achieve elite certification with European College of Zoological Medicine
CHICAGO, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kathryn Gamble, DVM, Lincoln Park Zoo’s Dr. Lester E Fisher director of veterinary medicine recently became the first American – and first woman – to be awarded Diplomate status within the Zoo Health Management subspecialty by the European College of Zoological Medicine, an elite certification recognizing exceptional expertise in this specialty…. Read the full press release
Deal of the Year Awards Presented at the Hotel Investment Forum India
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The hosts of Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) have announced the winners of the Deal of the Year awards (hotels opened November 2011 – October 2012) in the categories of Budget and Mid-Priced Scale, First Class and Upper Mid-Scale, and Luxury and Upscale. The awards were presented at Hotel Investment Forum India… Read the full press release
Australia celebrates increased arrivals as it kicks off 2013 at G’day USA
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia celebrates increased arrivals as it kicks off 2013 at G’day USA Key facts Tourism Australia is building on the momentum of recent growth in US visitor numbers to Australia by showcasing Australia’s destination appeal at this year’s 10th anniversary of G’day USA 2013. New Tourism Australia consumer research highlights food and… Read the full press release
Ke’alaonapua Kadooka Joins Four Seasons Resorts Lanai as Learning and Development Manager
Revered Hawaiian cultural expert infuses enriching programs to Lanai. 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ke’alaonapua Kadooka has been named as Learning and Development Manager of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai. In her new role, Kadooka will oversee employee training and development for new and current employees. She will be responsible for perpetuating the Hawaiian culture into employee development… Read the full press release
Group Demand on the Mend in Time for New Year
TravelClick Data Shows Hotel Performance Closes Out Year Strong and Continues to Show Positive Gains in 2013 NEW YORK, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a dip in demand over the past couple of months, group occupancy is once again beginning to increase, according to data from the December 2012 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). When… Read the full press release
Sweet Rendezvous For Two
A Celebration of Love at Dusit Thani Manila Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — They say love makes the world go round. Here at Dusit Thani Manila, our world revolves around you and in making you and your special someone feel loved every step of the way all year through. Whether to celebrate silver or golden… Read the full press release
CELEBRATE SNOW IN COLORADO WITH EXCITING WINTER FESTIVALS
DENVER, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Colorado completes its transformation into a winter wonderland, the destination features special celebrations and festivals, ranging from ski joring competitions to a milestone winter carnival. Following are some of the top winter festivals for Colorado in winter 2013. For more information or to learn about additional Colorado winter events and… Read the full press release
6th Grand Airport Night in Dresden on 23 March
With Loona, Christian Lais and Hot Banditoz • Themed areas to put you in a holiday mood • Early-bird ticket discounts up to 31 January 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Featuring two stages, four countries and lots of stars, this year’s Grand Airport Night in Dresden promises to be better than ever! The sixth edition of this… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Holds 6th Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on February 23, 2013
Proceeds from the run to benefit the Hematological Cancer Research Center at Chulalongkorn Hospital. 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is organizing its sixth Cancer Care Charity Fun Run in Lumpini Park on Saturday, February 23, 2013, in association with the Thai Red Cross Society and other valuable partners. Proceeds from the Run will go towards research projects… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Appoints Austin Watkins as Director of Marketing
Four Seasons veteran welcomed to the team in Singapore. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A seasoned marketing veteran who joinedFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 2003 at the former Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach, Austin Watkins is the newly appointed Director of Marketing at Four SeasonsHotel Singapore. Prior to his recent arrival in Singapore, Watkins was atFour Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, where… Read the full press release
16-year-old Honolulu Student Wins ‘Paint-the-Plane’ Contest
HONOLULU, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines announced today that Aaron Nee, 16, of Honolulu is the winner of the “Spirit of the Islands” Paint-the-Plane contest. His artwork will adorn an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft honoring the unique culture of the Aloha State. As the grand prize winner, Nee will also receive a trip for… Read the full press release
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs And Special Events Announces New Series “Off The Record: A Listening Party”
Vinyl Fans Will Have the Opportunity to Enjoy Recordings in Advance of Release 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vinyl is alive and well in the music industry and in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). DCASE, along with the Elastic Arts Foundation and saki, is launching a free new monthly series that features vinyl… Read the full press release
Centara Maldives launches next generation leadership programme
2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has launched a programme to groom Maldivians for hotel and resort management, providing training in Thailand and Switzerland to selected personnel who will continue to receive full pay and benefits during their studies. The programme is operated by Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand, who… Read the full press release
KNOTT’S OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR GUESTS BRINGING IN CANNED FOOD
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE KNOTT’S OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR GUESTS BRINGING CANNED FOOD BUENA PARK, Calif. -2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — With an estimated 400,000 people at risk of facing hunger every month in Orange County, 42% of whom are children, Knott’s Berry Farm has once again partnered with the Orange County Food Bank to help… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu team plant 20 trees and 130 hedging whips for Jersey Tress for Life
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last week, a team of six staff from the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel joined Conrad Evans and Don Jones of Jersey Trees for Life and took to the St. Saviour / Grouville border to begin their task of planting trees and small hedging whips. The tree planting was the first action in… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association Statement on Sen. Daniel Inouye
Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the the U.S. Travel Association, issued the following statement on the death of Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI): “Today, the U.S. travel community lost a close friend and ardent supporter. Sen. Daniel Inouye was a tireless champion for travelers. He understood the important role… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide Receives Perfect Score On Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index
Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality” Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has announced it received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Right’s Campaign’s annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI), and is recognized by… Read the full press release
Four Great Walkers chosen for epic Kiwi adventure
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — After an extensive global search four Great Walkers have been chosen to take on all of New Zealand’s famous nine Great Walks in just nine weeks. Air New Zealand’s Great Walkers are Joel Cogger (Australia), Richard Harrison (United Kingdom) Stephanie Hathaway (United States) and Toshitake Suzuki (Japan). The Great Walker competition is being run… Read the full press release
HYATT HONORED AS ONE OF THE TOP 50 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN 2013 BY GLASSDOOR IN ANNUAL EMPLOYEES’ CHOICE AWARDS
Voluntary employee reviews show high marks for Hyatt’s workplace environment, culture and commitment to fostering success CHICAGO, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2013 by Glassdoor in its annual Employees’ Choice Awards. Glassdoor, a jobs and careers community website, compiles the annual award… Read the full press release
EASYJET PASSENGERS ARE TRUE SANTA CLAUSES THIS CHRISTMAS
easyJet and UNICEF celebrate over £1 million raised through passenger donations to help world’s children 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today more than two hundred ‘Santa Clauses’ took up poll position to unveil an exclusively branded ‘Change for Good’ plane as easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organization, celebrate raising over £1… Read the full press release
Ken Pattern Exhibition at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: Painting, Drawings and Lithography
Exhibition continues through February 13, 2013 Jakarta, Indonesia – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta is currently hosting an exhibition of paintings by talented artist Ken Pattern. During this exhibition, more than 80 original paintings are around the Hotel’s Lobby area. The exhibition continues through February 15, 2013. Ken Pattern is a well known artist whose work… Read the full press release
New London Air Link takes off from Leeds Bradford
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Olympic boxer Luke Campbell lent some heavyweight – or bantamweight – support to the start of British Airways’ flights from Leeds Bradford to Heathrow today (December 10). Luke, from Hull, joined business leaders, customers and airport personnel to officially welcome British Airways back to Yorkshire. The local hero, who became the first… Read the full press release
National Zoo, RELOCATING ELEPHANTS FAILS TO DECREASE HUMAN–WILDLIFE CONFLICT
Courtesy of the Centre for Conservation and Research in Sri Lanka 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Human—elephant conflict in Sri Lanka kills more than 70 humans and 200 Asian elephants every year. One of the most common tools in combating these conflicts is moving the elephants into ranges away from humans, often into national parks. This is… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Backs ‘Bus for Jobs’ Initiative
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 800,000 unemployed jobseekers will be granted free bus journeys across the country in January next year as part of a new industry initiative, Bus for Jobs. Greener Journeys – the campaign to promote sustainable travel – has forged a deal with the UK’s leading bus companies to enable jobseekers, especially… Read the full press release
VisitBritain, RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS HUGE DRAW FOR VISITORS
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Research released by VisitBritain reveals that in 2011, 6.7 million international tourists visited a religious building and those whose visit included this activity spent nearly £5bn during their stay. Figures show that 22% of the total visits to the UK last year (31 million) visited a religious building with 35% of that… Read the full press release
Seventh Annual Georgetown Jingle Takes Place on December 16 at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC
Businesses and families gather for holiday events benefiting pediatric programs at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Washington, DC, U.S.A. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The seventh-annual Georgetown Jingle will take place on December 16, 2012, at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. The family-friendly holiday extravaganza, hosted each year by Four Seasons and the design community, benefits Medstar Georgetown University… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide’s Commitment to Diversity Shines in 2012
National Minority Supplier Development Council Names William F. Kornegay, Jr. to Board of Directors’ Executive Committee MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today the appointment of William F. Kornegay, Jr., senior vice president, supply management, to the executive committee of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Board of Directors. In this… Read the full press release