Go FiSH at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Introducing FiSH, a brand new, fun and fresh dining experience and the perfect way to start the weekend. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every Friday evening Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is transformed into a vibrant and exciting fish restaurant, offering a mouth watering menu of the freshest fish. While still ensuring a true Four Seasons experience, FiSH is a more casual alternative to… Read the full press release

Travelzoo Surpasses 26 Million Subscribers Worldwide

NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today that it has surpassed 26 million subscribers worldwide. Three and a half million subscribers are in Asia Pacific, where Travelzoo is operated independently by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under license agreement. “There are very few Internet media brands… Read the full press release

San Antonio Recognized as a Destination Worth Visiting

2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio is widely known as a favorite vacation destination, with 28 million people visiting the city each year. The city’s rich culture and history, burgeoning culinary and cocktail scene, world-class hotels, resorts and meeting spaces, exciting attractions, unique events, affordability – and more – have received praise from established organizations and… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports Company signs a Five Year Contract with DFS

The World’s leading travel retailer to manage Abu Dhabi Duty Free till end of 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today signed a 5 year contract with Duty Free Shoppers (DFS), the world’s leading travel retailer to manage and operate Abu Dhabi Duty Free till the end of 2017…. Read the full press release

New General Manager Appointed For Hilton Auckland And Hilton Lake Taupo

Roger Brantsma has been appointed as the new general manager for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Roger Brantsma as general manager for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo. With a career at Hilton Worldwide that spans more than 17 years, Roger… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Applauds Confirmation of Sen. John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State

Washington, D.C., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement on the confirmation of John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State: “We congratulate Sen. John Kerry on his confirmation as Secretary of State. Sen. Kerry has long appreciated the value of travel as an economic and diplomatic… Read the full press release

San Antonio to Kick Off 64th Annual Stock Show & Rodeo

2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — From a cattle drive through historic downtown San Antonio to the always popular livestock show and carnival, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is an annual favorite expected to draw over one million attendees. Scheduled for February 7-24, this year’s rodeo features a musical line-up with performances by Toby Keith, Reba McEntire,… Read the full press release

Wedding ‘Fixtures’ Now Available At Hilton At St. George’s Park

BURTON UPON TRENT, U.K., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The recently opened Hilton at St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, the new national football centre and training home to the 24 England teams, is inviting couples who have found their perfect ‘match’ to join them at its wedding fayre later this month. Those seeking the perfect venue… Read the full press release

Bittern numbers booming at their winter pond

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Trust for Jersey is delighted with recent observations confirming an unprecedented high number of bitterns at St Ouen’s pond this winter. It is believed that the bad weather conditions in the UK and across Northern Europe has encouraged the birds to spend the last couple of weeks in the milder winter… Read the full press release

DISCOVER CLOUD NINE WITH A ROMANTIC GETAWAY TO LAS VEGAS

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bind Your Love and Heat up Your Relationship with Special Dining Menus, Heart Pumping Experiences and Relaxing Spa Treatments LAS VEGAS – Love fills the air in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day weekend with experiences that’ll have your special someone soaring to cloud nine. Across the destination, world-class restaurants, spas and nightlife venues will set… Read the full press release

Dusit Extended Stay Room Package

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stay as long as you please with the Dusit Extended Stay Room Package. Situated in the heart of the city’s business district, find yourself amidst an array of attractions and entertainment to choose from. Shop till you drop with the city’s biggest shopping malls that offer good deals you won’t find elsewhere…. Read the full press release

GHA DISCOVERY REACHES THREE MILLIONTH MEMBER MARK

Celebrates with luxury weekend break giveaway in Vienna! Geneva, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three is the magic number for the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as it is on the verge of welcoming its three millionth member to its GHA Discovery loyalty programme. GHA Discovery, launched in June 2010, is the guest loyalty programme of all GHA member hotels… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila: A Wise Hotel Choice For M.I.C.E. In The Philippines

Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Award-winning Dusit Thani Manila today offers more reasons to highly guarantee a successful Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition in the Philippines. Situated in the heart of the premiere financial district, located just 15 minutes away from the country’s major convention centers and 25 minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, right-at-the-doorstep shopping… Read the full press release

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Luxury at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ignite the spark this February with the “Romance on Rodeo” room package, couples spa treatments and memorable prix fixe dinners from The Blvd or CUT. Romantic possibilities are abound this Valentine’s Day at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Couples can ignite the spark and relax in luxury at the iconic property located… Read the full press release

Come and try our record-breaking services says Virgin Trains CEO

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains’ customers have given Virgin Trains its highest ever score in the most recent national survey of rail passenger satisfaction. The rail watchdog Passenger Focus carries out large-scale independent research across the industry twice a year, and today released the results of its Autumn 2012 survey. 92% of Virgin Trains’ customers rated… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Ezine Competition Winner Announced

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winner of the Shannon Airport Winter Ezine (electronic magazine) competition is Karen Frawley from Birdhill, Co Tipperary. Karen has won two return tickets from Shannon to New York courtesy of Aer Lingus together with complimentary car parking, access to our executive lounge and a €100 Loop shopping voucher. Pictured above are Niall… Read the full press release

A Facial Spa Getaway at Qin The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

New Relaxing Elixir of Wisdom Facial available exclusively in March. 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai invites guests to pamper themselves while they relax their minds. Qin The Spa presents the new Relaxing Elixir of Wisdom Facial treatment, designed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and nourish, resulting in softer skin that is perfectly hydrated and protected – an ideal anti-ageing treatment,… Read the full press release

International tourism to continue robust growth in 2013

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — International tourist arrivals grew by 4% in 2012 to reach 1.035 billion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Emerging economies (+4.1%) regained the lead over advanced economies (+3.6%), with Asia and the Pacific showing the strongest results. Growth is expected to continue in 2013 only slightly below the 2012 level… Read the full press release

Cooking Classes at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Register now for Executive Chef Brooke Vosika’s 2013 Cooking Classes, open to the public. 2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Boston Executive Chef Brooke Vosika is excited to announce the all-new winter and spring 2013 lineup for his popular cooking classes. Known as Boston’s best cooking classes, these monthly sessions are open to the public and cater to both… Read the full press release

Dirk Burghartz Named General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Burghartz arrives in the nation’s Capital with more than 20 years of hospitality experience. 2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dirk Burghartz is appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, the city’s only hotel to be granted both the Forbes Five-Star and the AAA Five Diamond awards. Burghartz manages a staff of more than 450 employees who service… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific community flight fulfils flying dreams of 200 people from less-advantaged families

2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today operated a special flight that took more than 200 residents from some 80 less-advantaged single-parent families into the skies over Hong Kong for an unforgettable flying experience. The participants ranged in age from four to 68 and came from families that had never taken a flight together before…. Read the full press release

CityZen Receives Prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for 2013

Hong Kong, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the seventh consecutive year, CityZen, the acclaimed signature restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., has been awarded the coveted American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five Diamond Award for 2013. The restaurant remains the only establishment to have earned this symbol of excellence in Washington, D.C. “This level of recognition is truly… Read the full press release

Moët & Chandon Red Carpet Brunch and Viewing Party Series in The Blvd at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Toast to the award season in Los Angeles, at brunch in The Blvd. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Award season is always an exciting time of year in Los Angeles, and at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. To further celebrate the SAG awards and the Academy Awards, The Blvd has teamed up with Moët & Chandon to offer a red… Read the full press release

FirstGroup Reveals £250k Support for the Outward Bound Trust

2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, revealed today that it has donated more than £250k over the last 18 years to educational charity, The Outward Bound Trust.  First, which is one of the charity’s Patron’s Company members, also confirmed that it is to provide a further £30k over the next… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele Presents the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013

Lights, camera, Lanai! Cinematic arts shine on the private island. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV, announces the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013. Film enthusiasts are invited to enjoy three days of complimentary cinematic arts, music and enriching cultural programs. “Four… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet Celebrates Sydney

2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has published an all-new edition of its best-selling Sydney City Guide. To celebrate the release of this 10th Edition, Lonely Planet has provided the 300-plus businesses included in the guide with a special “Featured by Lonely Planet 2013” window sticker to display as an endorsement. “Compared to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Serves Up Second Annual David MacPherson Tennis Camp

World-renowned tennis ace brings the love to Lanai. 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay announces the second annual David MacPherson Tennis Camp, February 7-9, 2013. MacPherson, a nationally ranked Men’s Doubles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) champion and coach of the top ranked American doubles players Bob and Mike Bryan, will serve… Read the full press release

ROMANCE IN COLORADO: FIVE PLACES TO IGNITE THE SENSES

DENVER, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Valentine’s Day, grab your sweetheart and get lost in five romantic adventures for all five senses. Whether it’s taste, touch, smell, sight or sound that makes your heart skip a beat, an unforgettable fairy tale getaway awaits in Colorado. Following are Valentine’s Day packages and a sampling of flirtatious ideas… Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers specials in Rome and Paris, and lists top destinations for couples

2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced lists of its most popular destinations as chosen by couples from various regions, as well as amazing hotel deals in Paris and Rome, two of the perennial favorite romantic cities. But as Agoda.com looked into preferred travel habits,… Read the full press release

Jonathan Tisch and Loews Hotels & Resorts Donates Furniture to Victims of Superstorm Sandy

Furniture From the Loews Regency Hotel Goes to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to Help Recovering Superstorm Sandy Victims Coney Island Seaside Senior Center to be a Recipient of Donated Furniture NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts will donate several items of the more than… Read the full press release