Teams in The Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific aim to raise more than US$1.2 million for charities around the world SOUTHLAKE, Texas – 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Holdings (http://sabre.com), a global travel technology company serving the travel and tourism industry, kicks off its annual Give Together fundraising campaign this week. Launched in 2000 and held in all… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Society
Animals bring stress relief at Stafford station
2012-10-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — For commuters feeling the stresses and strains of the daily work life balance, help will be on hand at Stafford station next week when a collection of animals will be on duty to provide therapeutic calm and peace as travellers arrive and depart. Virgin Trains has joined forces with Staffordshire based animal… Read the full press release
Renaissance Hotels Kicks Off Election Season with Lavish “Pick Your Party” Package at The Mayflower Renaissance D.C. Hotel
Stacy Keibler Checks Out the Ultimate Democratic and Republican-Themed Suite As Election Season Heats Up. 2012-10-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Proclaimed by President Truman to be Washington, D.C.’s “Second Best Address” after the White House, the Mayflower Renaissance D.C. Hotel, one of Renaissance Hotel’s (www.renhotels.com) most notoriously historic properties, is celebrating both political parties this election season with its ultimate “Pick… Read the full press release
Chicago’s Airports Participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
HICAGO, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the fifth consecutive year, the Chicago Department of Aviation(CDA) is “going pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation’s “2012 Light the Way to Find a Cure” campaign. The CDA will show is support by displaying pink lights, ribbons and other decorations at O’Hare and Midway International Airports during the… Read the full press release
Second Annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk Attracts Celebrity Entries
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking place for the second time, the annual Oliver Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk has attracted interest amongst several media personalities, celebrities and public figures this year. Amongst those who will be participating in the Walk, which takes place on Saturday, 6 October 2012, are recording artist and TV presenter Stoan Seate, media personality Kass Naidoo, businesswoman Uyanda Mbuli, and TV presenter Liezel van… Read the full press release
Get Ready for O’Hare 5K on the Runway and Community Day
CHICAGO, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — On your mark…Get set…Go! to the “Run on the Runway” website now to register for the ORD 5K on the Runway and Community Day at O’Hare. On Saturday, October 20, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host a 5K on the Runway and Community Day, presented by United Airlines, at O’Hare International Airport from 8… Read the full press release
GREEN BRIGHTON GUIDE LAUNCHED
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland has long advocated the notion that many of the things we enjoy most, such as week-long beach holidays, indulgent city breaks and fun-filled attractions, needn’t cost the earth or leave a heavy footprint. This is certainly the case in the vibrant city of Brighton, one of the nation’s top choices when… Read the full press release
Meet Conservation Heroes in Person
Zoo Visitors Can Meet Indianapolis Prize Winner, Five Finalists and Global Wildlife Ambassador Jane Alexander INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to the Indianapolis Zoo will have the rare opportunity to meet some of the world’s best known and most respected conservationists at a special event on Sept. 29, 2012. Appearing at Meet a Hero, Be… Read the full press release
NATIONAL ZOO MOURNS DEATH OF GIANT PANDA CUB
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pathologists at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo performed a necropsy (animal autopsy) Sept. 23 on the six-day-old giant panda cub that died earlier that morning. A final pathology report will provide more information in the next few weeks, but the preliminary report suggests two potential abnormalities: moderate levels of fluid in the cub’s… Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Receives First Vaccination During Sixth Exam
San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Receives First Vaccination During Sixth Exam Eyes and Ears Continue to Open, No Sign of Teeth 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Veterinarians today at the San Diego Zoo administered the first vaccination to the giant panda cub during his sixth exam. The male cub didn’t make a sound or flinch for the… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Moves Forward with Macmillan as New Charity Partner
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen based public transport operator, FirstGroup, today revealed that its UK staff voted Macmillan Cancer Support to be its new national charity partner. First’s 36,000 UK employees from across its Bus, Rail and Group Divisions were given the opportunity of selecting (on-line or by phone) their preferred charity from three options. … Read the full press release
SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK WINS MAJOR AWARDS FOR CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY EDUCATION
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced Sept. 19 that the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park has been awarded Top Honors for the 2012 AZA International Conservation Award for its Scientific Approaches to Conservation of Giant Pandas and Their Habitat program and Significant Achievement for the 2012 Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award for… Read the full press release
The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics’ 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo Convenes In Philadelphia
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — WHAT: The world’s largest annual meeting of food and nutrition professionals, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ (AND) 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) from October 6 to 9. FNCE attracts more than 8,000 registered dietitians, nutrition science researchers, policy makers,… Read the full press release
Cuter Every Week: San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Has Fifth Exam
Cuter Every Week: San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Has Fifth Exam San Diego Zoo Global Accepting Name Submissions until Sept. 24 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The panda cub at the San Diego Zoo was very calm today during his fifth veterinary exam. The male panda, born on July 29, 2012, weighed 4.9 pounds (2.26 kilograms), nearly… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Joined International Coastal Cleanup 2012
Award-winning Hilton Pattaya is Making a Difference in Environmental Conservation PATTAYA, Thailand, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team members of Hilton Pattaya led by Dhaninrat Klinhom, Marketing Communications Manager (fifth from right, standing) recently participated in the ‘International Coastal Cleanup 2012’ organized by the Coca-Cola system in Thailand, inclusive of Coca-Cola (Thailand) LTD, ThaiNamthip LTD, Haad Thip PLC. There… Read the full press release
Vote in advance at Helsinki Airport during 17- 23 October
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers, airport employees and those residing near the airport may vote in advance in the municipal election during 17-23 October. The advance voting location is situated on the service floor of Terminal 2, near the reception of Hotel Glo. Everyone visiting the airport has unrestricted access to the area. The advance voting… Read the full press release
Thailand to Host Miss Tourism World 2012 Final in December
Bangkok, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — As one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, Thailand is hosting the Miss Tourism World pageant for the first time, both in the Kingdom and in Asia. Miss Tourism World 2012 finalists from 60 countries will visit some of Thailand’s top tourist destinations between December 2 and 14, including the provinces… Read the full press release
Philadelphia Zoo’s Tammy Schmidt to Participate in Polar Bears International’s Leadership Camp
Philadelphia Zoo’s Carnivore Curator Tammy Schmidt Travels to See Wild Polar Bears as Part of Polar Bears International’s Leadership Camp 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Philadelphia Zoo’s Curator of Carnivores Tammy Schmidt will travel to the tundra near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, in early October for a week-long Communicators Leadership Camp sponsored by Polar Bears International (PBI), the… Read the full press release
VANCOUVER NAMED THE WORLD’S MOST REPUTABLE CITY
VANCOUVER, BC, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver has been named the world’s most reputable city, according to an international poll conducted by the Reputation Institute. Every year, the Copenhagen-based organization surveys more than 18,700 people in 15 countries on the reputations of 100 cities that are selected according to population, gross domestic product and volume of… Read the full press release
Hilton Milan Sostiene Il Consorzio “Solidarietà In Rete” (SiR)
I fondi raccolti nell’ambito della campagna annuale della fondazione benefica di Hilton Worldwide, Hilton in the Community Foundation, saranno devoluti interamente alla cooperativa sociale milanese MILANO, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nei prossimi mesi chi sceglierà di soggiornare presso l’Hilton Milan, potrà offrire il proprio piccolo contributo a favore del Consorzio “Solidarietà in Rete” (SiR) che devolverà la donazione… Read the full press release
Sabre Establishes “Passport to Freedom” as Part of Commitment to Fight Human Trafficking Worldwide
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith joins Sabre Chairman and CEO Sam Gilliland to introduce landmark program geared at empowering the travel and tourism industry to end human trade and exploitation (SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS) 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company, today launched “Passport to Freedom,” its comprehensive initiative seeking to unite the travel and tourism… Read the full press release
Jet Airways takes deserving, underprivileged students from Ngo, Shrimad Rajchandra love and care on an educative journey
MUMBAI, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the “Joy of Giving Week- India’s Festival of Giving”, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline today offered 160 students from the Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Jet Airways’ aircraft maintenance hangar near the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Santacruz. The educational excursion programme… Read the full press release
Airports Authority Directors Adopt New Ethics Policies
Board Member Martire Re-seated; Will Serve through October 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors approved new ethics policies for board members and employees Wednesday in a meeting that also featured approval of an agreement to end legal action between Director Dennis L. Martire, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Airports… Read the full press release
Marriott Foundation Honored for “Bridging” Employment Gap
2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities launched the Bridges…from school to work® program more than 20 years ago to reduce the career gap for youth ages 17-22 with mental, physical and cognitive disabilities. Since 1990, more than 950 local employers have provided employment opportunities for more than 2,400 youth, helping these young people with disabilities… Read the full press release
See the ORBIS flying eye hospital hosted by ADAC in Abu Dhabi
World’s only flying eye hospital will be displayed at Al Bateen Executive Airport during World Routes 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and World Routes will host the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital during the 18th World Route Development Forum 2012, which takes place from 30th September… Read the full press release
107 MINORITY HOSPITALITY STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Washington, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), is awarding 343 scholarships totaling $514,500 this year – of which more than 30% will be to minority hospitality management students. Of its 10 scholarship programs, two are dedicated specifically for minority… Read the full press release
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Auto Mall Dealer Group Kick Off Annual School Fundraiser
SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ —– The 2012Drive for Schools fundraiser kicks off this week with more than seventy schools in Santa Cruz County selling tickets for a chance to win a new car or $25,000 in cash, plus one hundred other prizes. Drive for Schools, sponsored by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Capitola… Read the full press release
DAA Statement Re Potential Industrial Action on October
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) regrets to inform passengers that operations at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports may be affected by industrial action on Monday, October 1. DAA has been served with notice of potential industrial action for October 1 by SIPTU and Mandate and in recent days, SIPTU has indicated that its… Read the full press release
La SNCB soutient l’action de sensibilisation Pink Ribbon
Les accompagnateurs de train et le personnel des guichets porteront le ruban rose symbolique de la campagne de sensibilisation au cancer du sein 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — La SNCB soutient l’action Pink Ribbon durant tout le mois d’octobre. De nombreux accompagnateurs de train et membres du personnel de guichets porteront le célèbre ruban rose pour attirer… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide and International Youth Foundation Announce Plan to Measure Global Youth Wellbeing
Commit to Create New Tools that Monitor Effectiveness of Youth Development Investments and Call for Partners at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting New York City, NY – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Hilton Worldwide and the International Youth Foundation (IYF) announced their commitment to create the Global Youth Wellbeing Index to monitor the state of young people and help increase the… Read the full press release