Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Offers Unique Agritourism Trip For Travellers

HONG KONG, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers interested in learning about the connection between the land and food, the new Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta offers a unique educational opportunity to visit a local farm with its Experience Farming package.  In partnership with Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D), founder and president of Farmer D Organics in Atlanta, guests… Read the full press release

Les Etablissements Hilton Hotels & Resorts de Paris s’Associent avec le Réseau GRETA pour Former des Travailleurs Handicapés au Secteur de l’Hôtellerie

Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense et GRETA, le réseau de formation continue, ont décidé, en partenariat, de permettre à 9 travailleurs handicapés de découvrir les métiers de l'hôtellerie, leur offrant ainsi la possibilité de s'intégrer professionnellement dans un secteur riche en opportunités. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Le Groupe accueille 9 travailleurs handicapés sans emploi au sein de ses 3 hôtels: Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense PARIS – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense et GRETA, le réseau de formation continue, ont… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Celebrates Marriage with “The Little White Chapel at Four Seasons.”

Four Seasons celebrates marriage equality with special all-inclusive wedding event

VOWS Wedding & Event Planning and a community of local vendors create all-inclusive, multi-couple wedding event Seattle, U.S.A. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has partnered with VOWS Wedding & Event Planning for an all-inclusive wedding experience on Sunday, December 9 and Monday, December 10, 2012 called “The Little White Chapel at Four Seasons.” This unique celebration is… Read the full press release

Marriott Achieves High Ranking from the Human Rights Campaign

Marriott Achieves High Ranking from the Human Rights Campaign

Scores 90% on the 2013 Corporate Equality Index 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) has awarded Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) a high score of 90 on its annual Corporate Equality Index for 2013. The Corporate Equality Index rates employers by conducting an analysis of America’s top workplaces and their inclusion of… Read the full press release

Last 2012 Honor Flight Leaves from CVG

2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — CVG is proud to continue its support of Honor Flight Tri-State with a ceremony and flight to Washington, D.C. on Nov. 14. This is the last Tri-State Honor Flight in 2012. Honor Flight Tri-State is a non-profit organization, whose sole mission is to fly as many World War II and Korean War… Read the full press release

Celebrate The Holiday Season With Chef Pierre Gagnaire At Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

Hong Kong, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gourmands can indulge this holiday season and ring in 2013 at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas with a host of deliciously celebratory events. New Year’s Eve With A Gagnaire Twist From December 28, 2012 – January 3, 2013 world renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire makes a special guest appearance at the Five-Star restaurant… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Sommelier Wins World Sake Championship

Hong Kong, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kaoru Izuha, Assistant Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s sushi restaurant Sushi SORA, won this year’s prestigious Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) Category of the Third Kikisake-shi World Championship. Ms Izuha claimed the honour out of 25,000 certified sake sommelier competitors. The Kikisake-shi World Championship, sponsored by the Sake Service Institute, selects the world’s… Read the full press release

City Of Chicago Remembers Veterans Day

November 10 Ceremony, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago will once again honor all veterans with a commemorative ceremony to be held on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, along Chicago’s Riverwalk between State and Wabash.  The ceremony site has been chosen in accordance… Read the full press release

Marriott, Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy – Turn Your Marriott Rewards Points Into Donations

Marriott, Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy – Turn Your Marriott Rewards Points Into Donations

2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can exchange their points for financial donations to the American Red Cross, which provides food, shelter and other types of assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy and other disasters.  In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation, Red Cross relief workers have been on the ground aiding thousands of victims…. Read the full press release

MRS BEATRICE TOLLMAN RECOGNISED AS EUROPEAN HOTELIER OF THE YEAR 2012

2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mrs Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the luxurious Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been awarded Hotelier of the Year at the European Hospitality Awards 2012. Bea Tollman has been recognised for continuingly unparalleled levels of service, excellence and luxury across all of the collection’s five and four star properties in Europe,… Read the full press release

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts – Rides, Treats & Relief

Portion of Hersheypark in the Dark Ticket Sales  Will Be Donated to Assist Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts  Hershey, PA – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is proud to announce a partnership with the American Red Cross to help assist those throughout the Northeast affected by Hurricane Sandy. HE&R will be donating $5 from every ticket… Read the full press release

Red Cross news release: Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donates $1 Million to the American Red Cross

Money Will Aid in Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts ST. LOUIS, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Red Cross is proud to announce a very generous donation from our friends at the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the company that operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. The… Read the full press release

George Airport Launches a Learnership Programme for People with Disabilities

2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Airport launched a Learnership Programme aimed at training People with Disabilities on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 at the George Airport Fire Station.The Programme, which is aligned to Airports Company South Africa’s maxim of ‘moving people and changing lives’, aims to provide 12 young individuals from George Airport’s neighbouring communities with a… Read the full press release

THE RESORT AT PAWS UP APPOINTS STEPHEN BEAUMONT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Greenough, Montana, 2012-10-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stephen Beaumont, a 35-year veteran of the hospitality industry has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of The Resort at Paws Up, Montana’s premier luxury ranch resort. Situated on 37,000 acres of Montana wilderness, Paws Up is known for its abundance of outdoor adventures, gourmet culinary experiences and unique accommodations… Read the full press release

TATA MEDICAL CENTRE RUNS FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

CO-PARTNERS WITH ‘FOOTSTEPS 4 GOOD’ TO CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT CANCER Mumbai, 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tata Medical Centre in association with ‘Footsteps 4 Good’ organized a marathon for cancer awareness in Mumbai on 2 October, 2012 on Gandhi Jayanti at Bandra Kurla Complex. The marathon was organized to raise funds for charity and create awareness for… Read the full press release

Whoa Nelly! Residents of American South Are Nation’s Most Passionate College Football Fans, According to Expedia Study

American South Narrowly Edges Midwest in Fan Passion; More and More Fans Willing to Travel to Away Games Bellevue, Wash., 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ – Expedia®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today revealed the results of a study of American attitudes towards college football. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Expedia.com®,… Read the full press release

AIRPORT SMOKERS ABOUT TO GO UNDERCOVER

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is stubbing out the practice of visitors having a quick smoke around the airport frontage. Three new designated smoking areas open today near the almost-completed terminal, to filter out the problem of smokers seeking protection from the elements. CIAL Chief Executive Jim Boult says the smoking areas respect people’s rights… Read the full press release

BELFAST CITY AIRPORT FUNDS LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR RNIB

Some of the kids enjoying outdoor activities designed to develop their existing skills and independence, such as windsurfing

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thirty blind and partially sighted local children have benefitted from a series of challenging activities designed to develop their existing skills and independence, thanks to funding from the George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) ran three week-long programmes to give the young people, aged between… Read the full press release

Thousands Participate in O’Hare 5K on the Runway and Free Community Day

Runners pass the North Airfield Air Traffic Control Tower on the airfield at O'Hare

CHICAGO, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 2,500 runners and walkers participated in today’s O’Hare 5K on the Runway hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and United Airlines to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Photos highlighting today’s activities are included below. People of all ages, including runners, walkers and aviation enthusiasts, came to O’Hare International Airport today for a… Read the full press release

“Chocolate as Medicine” Book Signing and Discussion at The Hershey Story

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: “Chocolate as Medicine” Book Signing and Discussion at The Hershey Story WHEN: Sunday, November 4 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue 63 W. Chocolate Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 www.HersheyStory.org 717-534-3439 DETAILS: 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Attendees of the Hershey Story’s book signing and discussion can meet… Read the full press release

CAA advice to air passengers with reduced mobility and disabilities

2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Any passenger in the UK that faces difficulty travelling within an airport or on board an aircraft – through disability, injury, age or any other reason – is entitled to help from the airport or airline. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today reminding travellers of their rights and offering advice… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport to introduce an airside smoking facility

2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 400 passengers said they wanted it, while more than 500 gave their views, and now Aberdeen Airport is preparing to launch an airside smoking shelter. At the start of 2012, the airport team kicked off a study to investigate whether providing facilities for smoking after security would reduce the number… Read the full press release

Senior Volunteer at Midway Celebrates Milestone Birthday

Volunteer Airport Ambassador Lucille Serafin at a Midway Information Booth

CHICAGO, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today is a special day for one Volunteer Ambassador at Midway International Airport. It’s birthday number 95 for Lucille Serafin, who has worked at the airport since 2001. Serafin volunteers for two, four-hour shifts a month. She says she has greeted many travelers from all over the world and that she feels… Read the full press release

Vermont Foliage Report: Find Peak Foliage in Several Regions Statewide

Vermont Foliage Report: Find Peak Foliage in Several Regions Statewide

2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first snowfall of the season beautifully complements the foliage change as it steadily moves throughout the Green Mountain State. Near-peak to full color change is seen from the Canadian border south to Route 302, and is emerging in the central valleys and higher elevations of southern Vermont. Best Bets: This week, Full… Read the full press release

Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Announces Chris Bradford as New Wine Director

Wine Director Chris Bradford

Bradford will continue to develop Culina’s unique wine program, which features more than 200 labels, with a majority from Italy and available by carafe Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culina, Modern Italian, located on the lobby level of Four SeasonsHotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, announces Chris Bradford as the new Wine Director… Read the full press release

CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT PAYS TRIBUTE TO NORM THOMPSON

2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is hailing the contribution made by Air New Zealand’s deputy CEO as he announces his intention to leave the airline next year. Norm Thompson will step down from his role next June, after almost 45 years with the national carrier. Jim Boult, Christchurch Airport CEO, says he enjoys his association… Read the full press release

Chef Eric Briffard of Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V Debuts a New Book of Recipes

Chef Eric Briffard

Eric Briffard – Le Cinq is now available at the Hotel and booksellers. Paris, France – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renowned chef Eric Briffard, Executive Chef at Le Cinq atFour Seasons Hotel George V, has published a book written in collaboration with Chihiro Masui and Richard Haughton. Eric Briffard – Le Cinq (éditions Glénats) reveals Chef’s vision of modern cuisine, and lets readers in… Read the full press release

Marcus Stewart Appointed Executive Sous Chef of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

Marcus Stewart Appointed Executive Sous Chef of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marcus Stewart has been named Executive Sous Chef of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai. In his new role, Chef Stewart will assist Executive Chef Kevin Erving in overseeing all culinary operations and menu development for the seven restaurants and bars at Manele Bay and The Lodge at Koele. “Chef Marcus… Read the full press release

Shaun Rankin to Leave Bohemia After Nine Years

2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey celebrity chef, Shaun Rankin, will leave his post as Head Chef of Bohemia, at the end of 2012, to set up independently. After nine years at the helm of the Michelin starred restaurant he is now moving on to follow his own aspirations under his SR brand. Shaun will leave Bohemia… Read the full press release

Puneet Chhatwal appointed as new CEO at Steigenberger

Puneet Chhatwal appointed as new CEO at Steigenberger

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger Hotels AG is very pleased to announce Puneet Chhatwal (48), who has deep and long term international experience in hotel management, as its CEO. Having completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Delhi and a diploma in Food Service and Hotel Management, Chhatwal started his career with the India Tourism… Read the full press release