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Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Named 2012 Best Performing Hotel Award Winner, Luxury Segment by STR

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Ski in, ski out at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole

Resort’s stellar performance earns accolade. Jackson Hole, U.S.A. 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking the Best Performer in the Luxury Segment category, Wyoming’s Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole was among seven US hotels recently recognized in their class as top performing hotels by Smith Travel Research (STR). The winners were determined based on a number of criteria, including the following metrics:… Read the full news article

New 21-kilometre Half Marathon Launched at the Second Annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk

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2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, in partnership with O.R. Tambo International Airport and the City of Ekurhuleni, has introduced a 21-kilometre half marathon for the second annual Liberation Walk this year. The race has already attracted significant interest among athletes in provinces such as the Eastern Cape, where OR Tambo was… Read the full news article

Experience the Sport of Kings When Staying at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach with “Polo in Paradise.”

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As the official hotel partner for International Polo Club Palm Beach, guests choose from three unique and luxurious polo experiences during the 2013 season. 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach can now enjoy one of the oldest organized sports in the world, a centuries-old magnet for royalty, with the new Polo in Paradise experience. In… Read the full news article

OLYMPIC ATHLETES TO MEET NATIONAL ZOO’S CHEETAH CUBS AND VISITORS

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OLYMPIC ATHLETES TO MEET NATIONAL ZOO’S CHEETAH CUBS AND VISITORS

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — USA Track & Field Olympic sprinters Carmelita Jeter and Justin Gatlin will be at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo this Thursday, Sept. 13, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to meet the Zoo’s two cheetah cubs, Carmelita and Justin. The athletes will also sign autographs for visitors at the Cheetah Conservation Station. When… Read the full news article

LIFE AFTER LONDON 2012 – VISITENGLAND LOOKS AT THE LEGACY LEFT BEHIND

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With dozens of new venues and attractions being specifically constructed and opened for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we take a look at what will happen to these after the storm on this colossal event has settled. From shopping malls to white water rafting facilities, the legacy that London 2012 leaves behind… Read the full news article

Heathrow’s Olympic effort recognised

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow has won ‘Best arrivals experience’ at this year’s Future Travel Experience Awards, held in Vancouver on Friday 7th September. Heathrow has won ‘Best arrivals experience’ at this year’s Future Travel Experience Awards, held in Vancouver on Friday 7th September. Now in its 2nd year, the awards celebrate outstanding efforts by organisations… Read the full news article

Oman Air Flies National Side in to the UK for Hoped-For Victory Against Republic of Ireland

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Oman Air Flies National Side in to the UK for Hoped-For Victory Against Republic of Ireland

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oman national football team arrived in the UK in style on Tuesday 4th September, in advance of their friendly international match against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday 11th September. The side flew from Muscat to Heathrow aboard Oman Air’s award-winning Airbus A330, enjoying the Omani national carrier’s “World’s Best Business… Read the full news article

Experience the Best of Virginia’s Brilliant Fall Foliage in the Great Outdoors

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Outdoor lovers can enjoy fall splendor in Virginia while backpacking, hang-gliding, tree climbing, paddling, hiking and more RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, Mother Nature is a major draw each fall in Virginia as 15 million acres of foliage burst into color and illuminate… Read the full news article

Heathrow bids farewell to athletes from around the world

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Heathrow bids farewell to athletes from around the world

2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — London September 10 2012: Heathrow today waved goodbye to 5,000 departing Paralympic athletes and officials following the largest ever Paralympic Games. It has been a fantastic summer of sport for Great Britain and, as the Host Airport for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Heathrow has been the first – and… Read the full news article

Mena Stages New Cycling Event

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2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mena is the site of a new cycling event: The Wheel A’ Mena. The event is a tour of the Ouachita Mountains via the Talimena Scenic Drive. “The Ouachita Mountains in our area are beautiful and we felt this was a good way for people to see what we have to… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas Hosts 28th Annual Cool October Events for Cancer Center at Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Texas

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Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas Hosts 28th Annual Cool October Events for Cancer Center at Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Texas.

Resort’s community relations program committed to fighting cancer in the city it serves. Dallas, U.S.A., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas celebrates its 28th year of fighting cancer in its community by raising money for treatment and awareness of the disease among local citizens. To date, Cool October sporting and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Offers New Winter Packages for Those Seeking Adventure, Romance or Their First Ski Experience

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Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Offers New Winter Packages for Those Seeking Adventure, Romance or Their First Ski Experience - Photo Credit- Steve Casimiro/ Jackson Hole Mountian Resort

New wilderness art and sleigh ride excursions also offered. Jackson Hole, U.S.A., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole is unveiling three new packages for the winter season: Green With Envy The Resort’s debut “Learn to Ski” package is an all-encompassing experience for beginner skiers. This customized three-day package is the ultimate introduction to skiing…. Read the full news article

Former Australian cricket great now plays for Australian tourism in growing India

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Key facts Former Australian Test, One Day and Twenty20 cricketing great, Brett Lee, is joining Tourism Australia’s ‘Friends of Australia’ advocacy program to promote the country’s tourism experiences to a growing market of Indian travellers. In his debut as a Friend of Australia, Brett Lee welcomed on Wednesday evening more than 70 of India’s leading… Read the full news article

RYANAIR SCHEDULES EXTRA BARCELONA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FLIGHTS AFTER HUGE DEMAND FROM CELTIC FANS

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2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (7 Sept) announced that it has scheduled an extra return flight from Glasgow Prestick to Barcelona for Celtic’s eagerly-awaited Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Nou Camp on 23rd Oct after being inundated with requests from Celtic fans. Ryanair’s Champions League special, with seats… Read the full news article

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Honored By United States Tennis Association With Outstanding Facility Award

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On September 2, 2012, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort was honored with a 2012 USTA Outstanding Facility Award at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Semi-Annual meeting held in New York City. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

TUCSON, Ariz., 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — On September 2, 2012, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort was honored with a 2012 USTA Outstanding Facility Award at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Semi-Annual meeting held in New York City. This year, only seven tennis facilities in the U.S. received this prestigious recognition. “It is a great… Read the full news article

RYANAIR BOOKINGS SURGE FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FLIGHTS

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Ryanair Bookings Surge For Champions League Flights 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (3 Sep) revealed a massive surge in bookings following last week’s draw for the Champions League group stages, which kicks-off on 18 & 19 Sep. Ryanair carries thousands of football supporters across Europe every week and excitement is… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Gears Up for 32nd Annual Sprint Four the Cure on September 29, 2012 to Benefit the Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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Britt McHenry and Tommy McFly at Sprint Four the Cure 2011

Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC will be hosting its 32nd Annual Sprint Four the Cure 5K run and walk on Saturday, September 29, 2012 – the second of two major fundraising events held this year benefitting the Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This year’s run is especially near and dear to the… Read the full news article

Jungle Jack Hanna Hosts Golf Scramble On Par With Conservation

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Powell, OH, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golf for a great cause at Jungle Jack’s Conservation Cup, presented by Messer Construction, on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. at Safari Golf Club. A shotgun start kicks off this 18-hole scramble that includes a special appearance by Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal friends. Participants will receive a complimentary… Read the full news article

San Antonio’s Las Americas Summit Week Provides International Visitors with Leisure and Business Opportunities

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SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau is positioning Las Americas Summit Week (November 15-23, 2012) as an ideal time for Mexico-based visitors to enjoy San Antonio’s great offerings while enhancing their business relationships through networking opportunities. Las Americas Summit Week is set to be an exciting time to… Read the full news article

Thursday Night Football Gains Yardage with New Courtyard “Greatness on the Road™ Award”

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Thursday Night Football Gains Yardage with New Courtyard "Greatness on the Road™ Award"

Bethesda, Md., 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — As fans get Back to Football and prepare for the upcoming season, the National Football League (NFL) and its official hotel sponsor, Courtyard by Marriott, today announced an exciting new feature on NFL Media platforms, the new “Greatness on the Road™ Award.”  The first “Greatness on the Road™ Player of… Read the full news article

agoda.com celebrates the Singapore F1 in style: from USD 248 per night!

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Aerial view on Singapore Flyer from Marina Bay Sands resort at night

2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced hard-to-find rooms in some of Singapore’s most stylish hotels for the F1 race weekend. The Singapore F1 is one of the nation’s most exciting and anticipated events. F1 enthusiasts from around the world converge on the… Read the full news article

LONDON 2012 TO IMPROVE PERCEPTIONS OF BRITISH WELCOME EVEN FURTHER

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Regent Street in London welcomes the world to celebrate the Summer games. Flags from all the participating countries were launched on Regent Street today. The Mile of Style and the surrounding streets display brightly coloured national flags to celebrate the sporting spectacular.

2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Paralympic heroes get set to take the stage this week, new research from VisitBritain suggests that receiving a good welcome is likely to see visitors recommend travelling to the UK to others, with 80% of visitors feeling at least ‘very welcome’ in 2011. VisitBritain sponsored a question on the Civil Aviation Authority’s survey… Read the full news article

Olympic ‘Memory Tree’ digitised for everyone to visit

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2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — A ‘memory tree’ used by Olympic athletes to record their favourite memory of London 2012 is now available online for everyone to browse. · Tree used by Olympians to record their memories of London · Memory tree was in place at Heathrow’s temporary Games Terminal · More than a hundred messages scanned… Read the full news article

Iberia traslada a los deportistas paralímpicos

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Iberia traslada a los deportistas paralímpicos

Hoy han viajado 37 deportistas paralímpicos y a lo largo de estos días se trasladaran todos los demás Iberia ha puesto en marcha un dispositivo especial para atender a sus clientes paralímpicos en su traslados a Londres Madrid, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Empiezan las Paralimpiadas 2012 en Londres, los cuartos Juegos Paralímpicos.  Y los deportistas españoles ya están en… Read the full news article

Paralympic hopeful, Amy Marren, flying high with London City Airport

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Photo caption: Amy Marren at London City Airport

2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paralympic swimming star, Amy Marren, aged 13 and born in the London Borough of Newham, recently visited London City Airport with her family before her Paralympic debut in London this summer. As well as visiting London City Airport, Amy and her family also had the opportunity to meet Her Majesty The Queen… Read the full news article

Governor Corbett to Kayak the Upper Delaware River

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Darbytown, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Tom Corbett today began a two-day kayak tour on the Upper Delaware River through Wayne, Pike and Monroe counties to promote Pennsylvania’s natural resources and learn about this critical waterway. “Pennsylvania is blessed with unmatched natural beauty and resources,” Corbett said.  “As Pennsylvanians, we sometimes take our beautiful surroundings for… Read the full news article

Heathrow Airport Games media update – Friday 24 August

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2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — 219,083 passengers are expected at Heathrow today – 110,968 of which are arrivals. More than 1,100 members of the Paralympic Games Family* are expected to arrive at Heathrow today. 219,083 passengers are expected at Heathrow today – 110,968 of which are arrivals. More than 1,100 members of the Paralympic Games Family* are… Read the full news article

Shelly Woods Lights Up Heathrow

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2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the build up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, British Airways is welcoming international Paralympic athletes arriving into Heathrow with a series of giant images projected on to the airline’s engineering hangars. The projections show ParalympicsGB athlete Shelly Woods with the wording ‘Welcome to our manor’ and are visible to competitors… Read the full news article

Paralympic arrivals to leave lasting accessibility legacy at Heathrow

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Paralympic arrivals to leave lasting accessibility legacy at Heathrow

2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today announced a package of permanent accessibility improvements for passengers with reduced mobility as it welcomed 2,100 Paralympic athletes and officials on the peak arrivals day for the largest ever Paralympic Games. Heathrow today announced a package of permanent accessibility improvements for passengers with reduced mobility as it welcomed 2,100 Paralympic… Read the full news article

Hut, Hut Hike! Four Seasons Hotel Austin Gearing Up to Welcome College Football Fans

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UT-Themed Pedicure

Front drive tailgating, creative cocktails and more planned as UT fever invades Austin 2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the first University of Texas football game just days away,Four Seasons Hotel Austin is ready to “kick-off” another memorable season filled with UT-themed offerings throughout the Hotel. Front Drive Live! From valet parkers wearing special Four Seasons UT jerseys and a… Read the full news article