2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Colo, Queen of the Columbus Zoo, Celebrates 56th Birthday WHAT: Colo’s 56th Birthday Celebration. WHO: Festivities are open to Zoo members and anyone who pays general Zoo admission on the day of the event. WHEN: Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Expedition Congo, African Forest region of… Read the full press release
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Meliá Hotels International raises more than €750,000 amongst guests and employees for UNICEF – Spain
A three year agreement was signed at the end of 2010 to help increase awareness and raise funds for projects focused on preventing child exploitation The hotel company has already exceeded the agreement’s €600,000 fundraising goal Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Mission accomplished”. This is how Gabriel Escarrer, Vice Chairman and CEO of Meliá… Read the full press release
Pan-Asian Ceramics: Export, Import, and Influence from the Collection of the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
New exhibition presents ninth- to eighteenth century ceramics from China, Korea, Japan, Persia, Vietnam, and Thailand SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — International trade has occurred since Ancient times. The exchange of ceramics, an important trade good, informed design styles and production techniques across a vast geographical region. China, which exerted the largest influence on the worldwide… Read the full press release
WATA, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — WATA would like to thank all its partners for their cooperation during 2012 and we wish you Merry Christmas Festivities and we look forward to a prosperous2013 for all of you ! ###
London 2012 volunteers return for Heathrow’s Christmas getaway
Heathrow volunteers return for festive send-off Friday 21 December expected to see the most departures from Heathrow Secret Santa surprises for passengers reach luxury peak on Friday 2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Christmas season at Heathrow is in full swing with 123,000 passengers expected to depart on Friday 21 December – the most during the Christmas… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Provides £10k Christmas Cash Boost to Macmillan
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s largest transport operator, FirstGroup, today revealed that it has donated £10,000 this Christmas to its national charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. Rather than sending traditional Christmas cards this year, First has posted a Christmas message on its website, including a reference to Macmillan. As a token of the savings made,… Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub, “All Mine and I’m Not Sharing!”
The San Diego Zoo’s panda cub, Xiao Liwu, was eager to play with a plastic ball during his 18th exam this morning and made it clear that he did not want to share his new toy by holding onto the ball tightly. Panda keepers gave the cub the new toy to test his coordination and… 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
Allen Hermansen Donates $5,000 to AH&LEF Annual Giving Campaign
2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allen Hermansen, a former Hilton Hotels vice president, contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2012 Annual Giving Campaign, which supports key research and workforce development initiatives for the hospitality industry. This marks Hermansen’s second consecutive donation of $5,000 to the campaign. A 40-year industry veteran, Hermansen got… Read the full press release
Hilton Austin Carries On Annual Holiday Tradition
Hilton Austin & The Gingerbread House Project AUSTIN, Texas – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Austin believes there is no better way to spread holiday cheer than by bringing a special holiday event to the patients at Dell Children’s Medical Center. As part of the annual event, the pastry team will create 20 special gingerbread houses… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Celebrates 2nd Year Anniversary With THB 66,930 Donation To Human Help Network Foundation Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today marked its second birthday anniversary by donating THB 66,930 to Human Help Network Foundation Thailand in support of their efforts in assisting underprivileged children in Thailand. “In line with our commitment to be a dynamic hub for all travelers and give back to our local community,… Read the full press release
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo, TWO ANDEAN BEAR CUBS BORN AT SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO
2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of two Andean bear cubs born overnight to 6-year-old Billie Jean. The first cub was born around 12:01 a.m. and the second at 2:02 a.m. These two cubs were sired by Nikki, who was humanely euthanized in August. This species has a high mortality rate,… Read the full press release
Celebrate Valentine’s Day At Mandarin Oriental, Paris With A New Romantic ‘Love In Paris’ Package
Hong Kong, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to offer a new romantic package, inviting guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the beautiful City of Lights. Guests may spoil their Valentine with a luxurious stay at Mandarin Oriental, Paris, beginning with a chilled bottle of Champagne and a bed adorned with rose petals upon… Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo, Panda Cub Xiao Liwu, Barking Up a Tree
SAN DIEGO- 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Diego Zoo keepers placed a small section of a tree branch and some fresh bamboo on the ground for the panda cub’s 17th exam this morning. Xiao Liwu was eager to explore and climbed over the branch while practicing his coordinated climbing skills for keepers. The 19-week-old panda weighed 14… Read the full press release
RunWay Runaround: This Time It’s War – 24th March 2013
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Go behind the wire at RAF St Mawgan and Newquay Cornwall Airport and run 10k or 4k through Cornwall’s military history. Run passed Cold-War-era bombproof aircraft shelters, historic aircraft and through the active RAF St Mawgan camp. Battle the winter blues. Beat your personal best. or perhaps just combat those Christmas choccies!… 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
Meet the leading women behing the grape at Dorchester Collection
Behind every great wine list is an even greater woman 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At least that is the case for three of Dorchester Collection’s properties: 45 Park Lane, Le Meurice, and Hotel Principe di Savoia, whose head sommeliers are Vanessa Cinti, Estelle Touzet and Alessandra Veronesi respectively. Not only do these leading ladies provide expert… Read the full press release
Last Chance To Buy Ryanair’s 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar
JUST 500 COPIES REMAIN AS RED-HOT CALENDAR SMASHES SALES RECORD 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (13 Dec) announced just 500 of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendars remain after 9,500 copies were sold in just 8 weeks, smashing previous calendar sales records and ensuring Ryanair remains on course to… Read the full press release
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Launches Recycling Program
DEAD SEA, Jordan – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Driven by its commitment to build on Hilton Worldwide’s legacy of operating responsibly and making a positive impact on its business and communities, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), is extending its sustainability agenda by launching a property-wide recycling program. This activity adds to… Read the full press release
CTC, One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre
The Saskatchewan museum is welcoming increasing numbers of local visitors looking to learn about this living slice of Canadian history. 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eyes right! The Mounties are a true Canadian icon and are embedded in our culture. They’ve played a substantial role in creating the Canadian national identity that is recognized the world over…. Read the full press release
TripAdvisor Becomes PATA Strategic Partner
Bangkok, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) are pleased to announce TripAdvisor™ as a new PATA Strategic Partner. TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offers trusted advice from real travellers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor has the largest travel community… 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
Accor launches its international women’s network: Women at Accor Generation
Accor aims to account with 50% women hotel managers worldwide, with an intermediary target of 35% by 2015 Paris, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced the international launch of its women’s network: Women at Accor Generation (WAAG). WAAG’s aim is to fight against stereotypes and help Accor reach its gender… Read the full press release
HOST HOTELS AND RESORTS DONATES $10,000 TO AH&LEF ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., (NYSE: HST) (Host) contributed $10,000 to the AH&LEF 2012 Annual Giving Campaign, which supports key research and workforce development initiatives for the hospitality industry. This is Host’s first donation at the Leadership Gift level. Host has made an annual donation of $5,000 to AH&LEF for the previous… 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
Smithsonian’s National Zoo ULTRASOUND REVEALS TWO ANDEAN BEAR CUBS
STAFF “CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC” FOR A CONSERVATION SUCCESS 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the world celebrated the pregnancy news from Buckingham Palace earlier in the week, staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo were making preparations for their own highly anticipated birth: Andean bear cubs. Zoo veterinarians have conducted weekly ultrasounds since Nov. 6 on 6-year-old Billie Jean…. Read the full press release