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
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San Antonio’s Las Americas Summit Week Provides International Visitors with Leisure and Business Opportunities
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”
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Icefield Helicopter Tours and Kananaskis Heli Tours.
The sky is the limit for this Albertan business that takes travellers from around the world into majestic mountain settings. 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passion drives the best in any business to excel. The Canadian Tourism Commission(CTC) has the passion to bring people to our country; it’s the fuel that drives the Signature Experiences Collection®(SEC) program forward into… Read the full news article
THE STAPLEFORD PARK 2012 SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stapleford Park, a Luxury Country House Hotel and setting for a wide number of country pursuits in Leicestershire, will be holding the 2012 Shooting Championships on Wednesday 5th September, supporting LOROs and the Princes Trust. Following on from the successful Championships in 2011, the event will be entering it’s third year at Stapleford Park…. Read the full news article
Oman Air Hosts 100 Young Players at Oman-Egypt Friendly in Salalah
2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — One hundred young footballers from the Governorate of Dhofar, in southern Oman, will get the chance to support their national team at this week’s Oman-Egypt match, thanks to Oman Air. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has invited the youth football league players to attend Wednesday’s friendly international as guests… Read the full news article
Marriott International Kicks Off New U.S Soccer Partnership With All-Expense Paid Trip Giveaway
Marriott International is the Exclusive Hotel Partner of U.S. Soccer. 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the new official hotel partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is offering fans the chance to score a trip to see the U.S. Men’s National Team take on Jamaica in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier on… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Flags Formula 1 Races with Accommodation Experience Revved Up by Summer Value-Add Benefits
A luxe oasis minutes from the Marina Bay Street Circuit Singapore, 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Singapore ramps up for its fifth Formula 1 night race, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore offers racing enthusiasts a pit stop 15 minutes from the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Located on tree-lined Orchard Boulevard with access to a host of retail, dining and entertainment establishments… Read the full news article
GAMES SHOWCASE BRITAIN TO THE WORLD
2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the curtain comes down on the Games of the XXX Olympiad, VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has released initial findings on how the hosting of the London 2012 Games has showcased Britain to the world – and how the agency plans to make the most of this opportunity. Since the bid… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains plays its part in 2012 Games success
2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is proud to have played its part in helping Britain deliver a fantastic 2012 Games experience. Chief Operating Officer, Chris Gibb led the Virgin Trains’ planning, supported by Olympic Delivery Manager, Natasha Grice and the company’s Olympic Steering Group. Chris said: “Thanks to the positive efforts and commitment of staff,… Read the full news article
Olympiërs signeren medailles op Thalys
2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Op station Brussel-Zuid hebben de medaillewinnaars van het Olympic Team Netherlands de medailles op Thalys gesigneerd. Zij wonnen in Londen bij elkaar 6 gouden, 6 zilveren en 8 bronzen medailles. Treinreis Olympic Team Netherlands Jan-Willem Siebers, Directievoorzitter NS Hispeed verwelkomde het Olympic Team Netherlands aan boord van Thalys: “Wij zijn er trots… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide First Out Of the Blocks To Support New UK Sports Tourism Legacy and Youth Development
Strong Summer Performance Boosted Further by Opening of New Hotels at St George’s Park LONDON, 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amidst a successful summer for British sport and tourism, and following speeches from Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt and IOC President Jacques Rogge in support of British hospitality, Hilton Worldwide is stating its intention to support a long… Read the full news article
Las Vegas takes gold as holiday destination for athletes
2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems that British athletes will be going from the podium to the party, as Las Vegas is the number one destination for athletes following the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Official airline partner British Airways asked a number of Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes about their holiday plans post September…. Read the full news article
Chicago O’Hare Welcomes 2012 Olympians Back to the U.S.
CHICAGO, 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Patriotic spirit was flying high earlier today at O’Hare International Airport as the Chicago Department of Aviation and its airport partners welcomed about 45 members of Team U.S.A. arriving from London following the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The Olympians were greeted with plenty of fanfare at Chicago O’Hare including a water cannon salute by the Chicago Fire Department as their… Read the full news article
Wyndham Championship “Tees Up” A Week Full of Gold, Prizes and Charitable Giving
GREENSBORO, N.C., 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Wyndham Championship this week, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is giving fans an amazing week of golf, vacation and prize giveaways, and the chance to support local charities. Held annually at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship attracts over… Read the full news article
KICK-OFF THE NEW PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON WITH RYANAIR
BOOKINGS FOR OPENING WEEKEND UP 20% 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (13 Aug) announced record advanced ‘football’ bookings ahead of the new English Premier League season, which kicks-off on Sat 18 Aug. Ryanair carries thousands of football supporters every weekend and the excitement is building ahead of the big kick-off… Read the full news article
NS Hispeed brengt Olympic Team Netherlands thuis
2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — NS Hispeed brengt morgen het Olympic Team Netherlands snel en comfortabel met de hogesnelheidstrein van hartje Londen naar de feestende fans op stationsplein van ’s-Hertogenbosch. Het Olympic Team vertrekt met de 6 gouden-, 6 zilveren- en 8 bronzen medailles om 11.00 uur (UK time) vanuit Londen (St London Pancras Int) met Eurostar… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Announce Fourth Annual TriLanai Triathlon
Resorts offer special rates for November’s offroad sprint triathlon Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — TriLanai and Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announce the fourth annual TriLanai Offroad Sprint Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, November 3, 2012. TriLanai will provide participants the opportunity to experience the island from a unique perspective rarely offered to the casual visitor… Read the full news article
Heathrow opens its own Olympic park to wave off world’s athletes in style
Heathrow opens its own Olympic park to wave off world’s athletes in style · Specially constructed Games Terminal starts three days of operations · Terminal dressed as a park to give a spectacular London-style send off · More than 5,000 bags collected at Olympic Village yesterday and processed overnight · 6,000 athletes expected through… Read the full news article
Heathrow ready to wave off world’s athletes
2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow is ready to wave off athletes in style on one of the most challenging and high-profile days in its history following the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The airport will introduce a completely new departures process on Monday 13th August including check-in and bag-drop at the Olympic Village and… Read the full news article