Hampton hotels from around the world give back through the new Hampton Helps program MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels engaged more than 200 employee-volunteers from three countries in more than 800 hours of service during Hilton Worldwide’s inaugural Global Week of Service, held November 11-18. Throughout the Global Week of Service, Hampton… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Filmed on location at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives using 35mm film; “The Mirror Between Us” directed by Kahlil Joseph is a story of two young women embarking on a dream-like adventure through the islands of the Maldives. The scars of living through a Los Angeles earthquake remain, but they find… Read the full press release
Rim Yom Market, Kong Krai Las District, circa 1894 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Miss Saratwadee Asasupakit, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Sukhothai Office, together with the Kong Krai Las sub-district of Sukhothai, would like to invite you to the Rim Yom Market to look back on life and commerce in the year 1894. This… Read the full press release
Help Those In Need and Have Fun Doing It! Free Admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain December 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th With a $20 Toy 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get into the spirit of the season and help spread some holiday cheer! Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free admission to anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy… Read the full press release
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Essential Travel is warning customers to drive safe in this severe winter weather. The rush to reach the airport on time, combined with the freezing temperatures, ice, snow or fog we are starting to see, can result in a lethal combination that makes an accident on the way to the airport much more likely. The… Read the full press release
China Accounts for Nearly One in Four Additional Passengers Geneva – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an industry traffic forecast showing that airlines expect to welcome some 3.6 billion passengers in 2016. That’s about 800 million more than the 2.8 billion passengers carried by airlines in 2011. These figures are… Read the full press release
Fifty Thousand Visitors Expected In Philadelphia for 113th Edition of the Army-Navy Football Game PHILADELPHIA, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The interservice rivalry between the Army and Navy returns to Philadelphia on Saturday, December 8 for the 84th time since the Game’s inception and its 113th edition overall. The weekend is expected to draw 50,000 visitors to… Read the full press release
PHILADELPHIA, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA will be played on December 8, 2012. Fans and locals are invited to join in on the free and budget-friendly activities. Visit www.PhillyLovesArmyNavy.com for more information on all Army-Navy Weekend activities, hotel accommodations, and local discounts. ARMY-NAVY SWIM MEET 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 6… Read the full press release
Cadets And Midshipmen Will Face Off In Five Head-To-Head Events PHILADELPHIA, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Philadelphia Army-Navy tradition, the Patriot Games presented by USAA is an exciting two-day competition between teams of Cadets and Midshipmen. The team to accumulate the most points after five events will win this year’s bragging rights and be presented… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways joins global campaign against HIVAIDS travel bans NAIROBI, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways is participating in a global campaign against travel restrictions imposed on people living with HIV/ Aids to mark this year’s World Aids Day. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director, Dr. Titus Naikuni has joined 44 other Chief Executives from… Read the full press release
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is proud to acknowledge and pay tribute to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) by permanently installing a “Home of the RCAF” sign and flying three flags in recognition of their role in our community. “The Royal Canadian Air Force has a deep history and active presence… Read the full press release
PASSENGER COSTS INVOICED TO AIRPORT – DISRUPTION MUST END 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today called on Modlin airport to complete the installation of its Instrument Landing System (ILS), which was promised by the airport to be operational by October 2012. The lack of ILS… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Stockholm Office has launched its first website specifically to promote health and wellness travel to Thailand, especially by Swedish women and senior citizens. Ageing populations and changing lifestyles are contributing to a growing demand for health and wellness solutions, with a specific focus on prevention, maintenance… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Veterinary Team continues to monitor flock following confirmation of one instance of psittacosis WHO: As a precautionary measure, the Boundless Budgies parakeet aviary has been temporarily closed. A histopathology report from a deceased parakeet has indicated the presence of psittacosis, a bacterial infection that can cause respiratory problems in birds and humans. This is the… Read the full press release
Apprenticeship Schemes Offer Industry Training and Long-term Employment Opportunities for Young People London – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched the Marriott Culinary Apprenticeship Academy (MCAA), its first coordinated effort in the United Kingdom to train and offer young people a viable career in the culinary and hospitality industry. The MCAA is… Read the full press release
Oulu Airport celebrated its millionth passenger on Tuesday, 27 November 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers at Oulu Airport top the one million mark for the first time. Tiina Nurmelaarrived at Oulu Airport on a Norwegian flight from Helsinki and was received by the airport staff, who gave her flowers. Oulu Airport is the second largest airport in… Read the full press release
Team Members served more than 660 local organizations in 401 cities across 51 countries MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the week of November 11-18, Hilton Worldwide celebrated its first annual Global Week of Service and furthered the company’s Vision to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” In just eight… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 24th November 2012 an airberlin Airbus A330-300 took off from Dusseldorf for a fifteenth successive charity round trip on the occasion of the 25th World AIDS Day. On board, the guests were entertained with cabaret from Käthe Köstlich and the Merz & Pilini variety circus who also added their charm and… Read the full press release
November 17 event took place at the American University Cairo Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels in Egypt once again embraced the spirit at the 3rd Terry Run organized annually by the Children’s Cancer Hospital. This year’s Marathon of Hope on November 17, 2012 was under the auspices of the… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the Macau peninsula, Grand Lapa, Macau, offers ideal facilities for tailor-made meetings, conferences and events in a relaxed resort atmosphere. With multi-purpose function space and a professional catering team, the hotel offers the perfect environment for both business and leisure. Available until June 2013, the Business Plus Package provides… Read the full press release
From fun in the sun to winter wonderlands, destinations offer a holiday vacation for every traveler Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Women on Their Way by Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), the hospitality industry’s longest-running branded program entirely dedicated to female travelers, has chosen its top 10 holiday destinations for 2012 holiday vacations. After months of hard work,… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Holidaymakers booking in the UK should have access to fair, clear and transparent information at the right time according to draft guidance for travel agents, tour operators and price comparison websites published today for consultation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The joint guidance… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is business as usual at the Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square after a part of the ceiling collapsed after a huge storm hit Brisbane CBD on Saturday. Excessive rain water caused the ceiling over the Reception area to collapse, causing a loss of power and some flooding on the ground floor…. Read the full press release
Qatar, Doha – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling on all visitors and residents of Qatar to understand the country’s rich tradition and values, Qatar Tourism Authority’s (QTA) is supporting the campaign promoting the reinforcement of the country’s Law of Ethics. A campaign run by a group of writers, was a call to remind visitors and residents… Read the full press release
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest corporate social responsibility initiative, ‘The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged KidsProject’. Aimed at raising funds for the Human Help Network Foundation Thailand (www.hhnthailand.org), the project will help protect children’s rights against exploitation, poverty and child discrimination. The charity teddy bear is presented in… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. His appointment commenced 1 November 2012. Mr. Bowman first joined Mandarin Oriental in 1997 and has held a variety of hotel management positions within the Group, including at Elbow Beach, Bermuda; Mandarin… Read the full press release
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has scored 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index, up 30 points from last year. The additional points achieved by Hilton Worldwide were a result of three initiatives launched this year, including: The launch of the… Read the full press release
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT: Go Dawgs! Go Cougs! Celebrate the Apple Cup with a visit to Woodland Park Zoo and an admission discount. From Nov. 19-25, wear any garb from University of Washington or Washington State University, such as… Read the full press release
Spielberg’s biopic LINCOLN is the subject of a new trail that connects film sites, restaurants and shops in Richmond and Petersburg RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The worlds of movie magic and travel are set to come together in Virginia with the launch of The LINCOLN Movie Trail. LINCOLN, directed by Steven Spielberg and… Read the full press release
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com today announced that it has appointed John M. Scott III as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels who previously served as President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw a portfolio of 17… Read the full press release