2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fantastic family day of sports is set to take place when the 6th Oman Air Corporate Cricket Tournament 2013 gets underway in Muscat’s Seeb Stadium on Friday 18th January. The tournament, organised by omancricket.com and managed by Pulse Events, will see 10 teams representing major businesses based in Oman compete, for… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Recreation
The Oberoi Group appoints Mr. Kapil Chopra as President, The Oberoi Group, India
New Delhi, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr. Kapil Chopra has been appointed as President, The Oberoi Group. Mr. Chopra will be responsible for all The Oberoi and Trident Hotels in India. An alumni of The Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development (OCLD), Mr. Chopra’s experience as a hotelier spans over 19 years. Most recently, Mr. Chopra was… Read the full press release
ANDAZI THE EASTERN BLACK RHINOCEROS IS EXPECTING
Birth expected in August or September would be a first for Zoo Atlanta ATLANTA, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Andazi, a 6-year-old eastern black rhinoceros, is expecting her first calf. The new arrival would be the first black rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Andazi and 8-year-old male Utenzi mated for the first time on May… Read the full press release
Winterwatch with the National Trust for Jersey
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the BBC starting its ‘Winter watch’ programme this week, the National Trust for Jersey are encouraging people to brave the cold weather and to get out and about to discover what wildlife can be seen around Jersey’s countryside this time of year. Although a dormant time for many species, others call… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia confirms new Head of Corporate Affairs and Strategy
Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Karen Halbert as its new General Manager Corporate Affairs and Strategy. She replaces Simon Westaway, who left Tourism Australia before Christmas to take up a new position at Orica. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Karen Halbert as its new General Manager Corporate… Read the full press release
Valentine’s Day Spa Treatments at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Everything’s coming up roses this February in the downtown Hotel’s award-winning Spa. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s coming up roses this Valentine’s Day in the downtownSpa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, where new rose-inspired treatments cater to couples in the mood for relaxation and romance. Spiced Rose Massage Featuring an intoxicating aromatherapy blend of pink peppercorn, wild rose,… Read the full press release
Silversea Unveils ‘Relais & Châteaux L’École des Chefs’ Cooking School Series for 2013
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acclaimed culinary trainer David Bilsland, a former instructor at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in London, is again set to host Silversea’s exclusive “Relais & Châteaux L’École des Chefs” interactive cooking school in 2013. On 14 ultra-luxury voyages across the globe, Chef Bilsland will present a programme developed in collaboration… Read the full press release
Experience Chocolate Heaven at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey
Spa Guests Enjoy Discounts and Chocolate Packages During Chocolate-Covered February in Hershey Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth celebrates chocolate year-round, but especially during the month of February with its town-wide event called Chocolate-Covered February. The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, affectionately known as the Chocolate Spa, offers guests several ways to indulge even more during this… Read the full press release
RCI® Welcomes Hotel Gran Festivall to its Portfolio of Affiliated Resorts in Latin America
Mexico City, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in the vacation exchange industry, today announced the addition of Hotel Gran Festivall to its portfolio of affiliated resorts. The resort is located in the beautiful port of Manzanillo, Mexico. RCI® members will now be able to enjoy Manzanillo’s outstanding beauty and natural attractions that, when… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport announce new charter holidays to the Turkish Riviera for 2013
Newquay Cornwall Airport announces today a brand new charter destination to Turkey with tour operator OSKA-TRAVEL, a member of KENBA Group International. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Commencing 5th April 2013 and operating every Friday in April, passengers will be able to fly direct from NQY Airport to enjoy a 7 night escorted tour around the Turkish Riviera. The luxury break… Read the full press release
Discover agri/eco-tourism emerging trends in Nebraska
Workshop sessions on guest ranches, farm dinners and growing hops LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As agri- and eco-tourism continue to grow in popularity, new niches are constantly developing. Keep on top of these hot trends at the 2013 Nebraska Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop on Feb. 5-6 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte. Culinary tourism,… Read the full press release
Hilton London Canary Wharf Raises £16,102 For Children’s Charities
LONDON, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout 2012 Hilton London Canary Wharf organised various activities to raise money for children’s charities, resulting in a total of £16,102, which will go to an array of children’s organisations. Local East London charity, Richard House Children’s Hospice* was presented with a donation for £8,051, with remaining gifts granted to charities… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Announces Trenton Takes Off Sweepstakes
Chance to win roundtrip flights for a year* out of Trenton DENVER, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced a sweepstakes for customers who live in the Princeton/Trenton area and travel through Trenton-Mercer Airport. The sweepstakes, which runs through May 31, 2013, will award weekly and monthly prizes, as well as a grand prize in… Read the full press release
Shopping Translates In Every Language With Marriott Rewards® New Redemption Options
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards is taking merchandise options global with its new catalogs through Maritz Motivation Solutions. Now members in around the globe have more choices as to how they use their points. Marriott Rewards offers over 50 unique online “Exclusively Yours” catalogs in 21 languages, including French, Portuguese, Chinese and Arabic. Each catalog… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide and Sundance Institute Announce 2013 LightStay Sustainability Film Award Winners
MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide and Sundance Institute announced today the winning documentaries of the second annual Hilton Worldwide LightStay Sustainability Award program. Selected by the Institute’s Documentary Film Program and Fund with Hilton Worldwide, the feature film Revolutionary Optimists will receive $22,500, as will the in-process category winner, Hungry; Studio H will receive… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Expands Resorts Collection With Opening Of First Leisure Property In India
Spread Across 320 Acres in Western Ghats and a Short Drive from Mumbai and Pune, Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa Features Among the Largest and Most Comprehensive Spa Facilities in Asia MUMBAI, India & McLEAN, Va., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, today announced the opening of Hilton… Read the full press release
Enterprise Boosts UK Airport Presence with New Branch at Belfast Airport (UK)
LONDON, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the world’s largest car hire company, today announced the opening of a new onsite branch in the Arrivals Hall of Belfast International Airport. With this addition Enterprise now has a branch at every major UK airport, ensuring it is able to offer car hire to incoming tourists and business travellers as… Read the full press release
CTC unveils new resources for industry on corporate website
Upgraded tools and content for the Explorer Quotient® and Signature Experiences Collection® offer tips and tricks for the year ahead. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you’re seeking a competitive edge in the global tourism marketplace, then you need the best tools at hand. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has just sharpened its collection of resources for… Read the full press release
The Copenhagen Fashion Week starts at the Copenhagen airport
The Copenhagen Fashion Week is coming up soon, and Copenhagen Airport now gives all travellers the opportunity of an extraordinary fashion experience. Six Danish fashion icons will present their personal styles and universes at a “Fashion Lounge” in the Copenhagen Airport Shopping Centre. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Copenhagen Fashion Week is coming up soon, and… Read the full press release
Hilton Athens Launches New Spa Menu At Hiltonia Spa
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens has launched a new range of wellness and beauty treatments based on aromatherapy, organic products and the modern trends of cosmetology. The popular Hiltonia Spa has collaborated with Symmetria clinic and will be offering a new series of treatments with organic products by Cinq Mondes. The new spa menu… Read the full press release
Agoda.com looks back at its 12 top rated hotels for 2012
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has taken a look back at 2012 and compiled a list of its twelve highest rated hotels for the year as graded by customers. The reviews on Agoda.com are an important record of a customer’s actual experience at a… Read the full press release
ADAC Launches First Airport Magazine in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi International Airports ‘AUH’ magazine goes live! Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today published the first edition of its own Abu Dhabi International Airport magazine- ‘AUH’ – the first airport magazine in the UAE and the Middle East. ‘AUH’ (the International Air Transport Association airport code to… Read the full press release
Cocktails, But Not Like You Know Them… Introducing The Collins Bar, Adelaide’s Newest Cocktail Bar At Hilton Adelaide
ADELAIDE, South Australia, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Adelaide has something exciting to talk about this year with the opening of a new cocktail bar at Hilton Adelaide – The Collins Bar. Located in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, The Collins Bar will occupy one of Adelaide’s sought after locations, overlooking Victoria Square and the city. The… Read the full press release
TownePlace Suites Brings Warmth and Smiles to Kids This Winter Season
Hotel brand continues annual blanket-making tradition for children’s hospitals. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — It may be cold outside this time of year, but TownePlace Suites by Marriott is spreading warmth and comfort to those who need it most – patients at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This season, TownePlace Suites service team members, owners, franchisees and guests… Read the full press release
Heathrow partners with the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra will perform for a host of occasions throughout 2013 48% of passengers like to listen to music when travelling, whilst only 8% actually do 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow is partnering with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to give many of the 70 million passengers a memorable experience before travelling during 2013. The orchestra will perform… Read the full press release
Marriott’s Year of Historic Milestones Culminates “Without Reservations”
Lodging Industry Icon Bill Marriott Reveals Secrets of Success in New Book On Sale Now Through Major eRetailers. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — After 40 years at the helm of one of the largest global hotel empires, executive chairman of Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., offers a revealing and candid glimpse of what he… Read the full press release
British Airways: Celebrities Boost Beach Breaks
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
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
Visa on Arrival Scheme becomes more Popular Twenty Six Percent Growth in 2012
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “Visa on Arrival” (VoA) Scheme of the government has increasingly become popular with the tourists. The scheme registered a growth of 26 % in the year 2012 over the figures of 2011. A total number of 16,084 VoAs were issued during 2012 as compared to 12,761 VoAs issued during 2011. The… Read the full press release