AVIS CELEBRATES 100,000 SELECT & GO TRANSACTIONS

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that Avis Preferred® Select & Go, the Company’s vehicle selection service, has exceeded 100,000 vehicle exchange transactions, including upgrades. Launched in June and now available at top airport locations in the United States, Select & Go empowers frequent renters to select the vehicle that best fits… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts Rolls out the “Red Carpet Room Service” Package

Complimentary in-room movie, $25 food and beverage credit and gourmet popcorn await guests New York, NY – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts offers our guest stars the celebrity treatment with a limited-time offering of the new “Red Carpet Room Service” package, in celebration of the Academy Awards®. The star-studded Oscars will be held at… Read the full press release

Estonian Air carried 43 627 passengers in January

2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2013, Estonian Air carried 43 627 passengers out of which 43 367 on regular flights. In the same month last year, Estonian Air carried 42 657 passengers. The regularity of Estonian Air flights in January was 99.3% and punctuality 84.8%. Estonian Air operated 1054 flights in January. In the same month… Read the full press release

VISIT FLORIDA’s New Ad Campaign Celebrates the Power of Stories

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced a new brand campaign that captures all the feelings of a Florida vacation experience in just four words: Must Be the Sunshine. “There is nothing more powerful than a personal story being shared directly with others, and… Read the full press release

W Retreat & Spa Maldives Named “Best Maldives Hotel” by readers of DestinAsian Magazine

W Retreat & Spa Maldives Named “Best Maldives Hotel” by readers of DestinAsian Magazine

2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives has been named “Best Hotel in the Maldives” by readers of DestinAsian magazine in their annual Readers’ Choice Awards for 2013. W Maldives – a private island and luxury playground in a wonderland of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs. W Retreat & Spa Maldives… Read the full press release

Mom Plants a Kiss on Her Baby Black Duiker at the San Diego Zoo

Mom Plants a Kiss on Her Baby Black Duiker at the San Diego Zoo

Mom Plants a Kiss on Her Baby Black Duiker at the San Diego Zoo 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The youngest member of the black duiker family, Rashidi, got a kiss from his mother this morning at the San Diego Zoo. The young duiker, Rashidi, whose name means “rightly guided” in Afrikaans, is 7 weeks old and… Read the full press release

Открыта продажа авиабилетов в Таиланд на следующий сезон

2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет об открытии продаж авиабилетов на рейсы в Таиланд, которые будут выполняться в зимнем расписании 2013/2014 гг*. С октября 2013 года по март 2014 года S7 Airlines будет выполнять рейсы из Новосибирска, Иркутска, Красноярска и Хабаровска в Бангкок, а также из Новосибирска на остров Пхукет. Пассажиры S7 Airlines уже сейчас… Read the full press release

The Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s February Winery of the Month celebrates Banfi Vinters

featuring a five course wine dinner with special guest host Richard Rossi Wailea-Makena, Hawaii – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a successful inaugural January event, for the February edition of the resort’s Winery of the Month series, the Makena Beach & Golf Resort honors Banfi Vintners. The resort will be hosting a special five-course dinner featuring… Read the full press release

Bentley’s Introduces Wine and Cheese Nights at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan

Bentley's Introduces Wine and Cheese Nights at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan

The capital’s hottest new bar offers a new experience on Friday nights Baku, Azerbaijan – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bentley’s Whiskey Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, already making its mark as the Azeri capital’s best place for spirits and cigars, is expanding its reputation to become the place to be on Friday evenings with new Wine and Cheese Nights…. Read the full press release

All You Need Is Love And Rendezvous Hotels For A Perfect Valentine’s Day

2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous hotels is calling all romantics this Valentine’s Day, offering a range of tantalising romance packages perfect for a getaway with that special someone. Available in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, don’t miss the opportunity to spoil your loved one with a special rendezvous. Rendezvous Grand Hotel Adelaide Wine lovers and foodies… Read the full press release

Qatar Tourism Authority announces 5-day packed programme of sports and entertainment for National Sports Day with Qatar Tennis Federation and the Private Engineering Office

A collaboration between QTA, Qatar Tennis Federation and the PrivateEngineering Office andwith the participation of Dana Club, Qatar International Adventures and Samash Tennis Academy Doha, Qatar – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will team up with Qatar Tennis Federation, the Private Engineering Office and Samash Tennis Academy to celebrate the country’s National Sports Day… Read the full press release

Thailand Ranked Second Best Long-Haul Destination in Kuoni Travel Trends Report 2013

London – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has been rated the second best long-haul destination in the 2013 Travel Trends Report issued by the UK tour operator Kuoni. It has also been rated amongst the Top Ten in other categories such as for Weddings, Honeymoons and for Singles. Listing the top three selling destinations for 2013… Read the full press release

Hospitality jobs campaign launched

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new incentive and training scheme has been launched to get locally qualified unemployed people working in the hospitality industry. The Back to Work Hospitality Campaign offers a nine-step programme of training combined with incentives for both the employers and employees who maintain employment, either for the coming season or on a permanent… Read the full press release

CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION, TOURISM VANCOUVER AND THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WELCOME ANNUAL TED CONFERENCE TO CANADA

Joint News Release from the Canadian Tourism Commission, Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre and Tourism Whistler.  Vancouver, BC, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The TED Conference – one of the world’s most prestigious events – is coming to Canada. In 2014, this massive meeting of global minds will take place in Vancouver, BC. Whistler, BC will host TEDActive concurrently. Canada is… Read the full press release

Celebrate Love at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

A luxury Spa day followed by a romantic dinner at Bleu d’Orange. Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day is approaching, the time to indulge with someone special with a pampering luxury Spa day for two in the private Spa pavilion at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech. Two beautiful suites – Neroli and Rose Marocaine, each one with its own private garden –… Read the full press release

TAT To Organize Huge Chinese New Year Festivals in Bangkok, 12 Provinces

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The Tourism Authority of Thailand has lined up several celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year holiday in 2013. Between Feb 6-14, Bangkok’s famed Yaowarat Road will host the Chinese New Year Festival in China Town, and the Regional Chinese New Year Festival 2013 will take place in 12 major provinces across… Read the full press release

MORE RUSSIANS TO VISIT BRITAIN THAN EVER BEFORE

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With new research revealing that two-thirds of Russians who saw the Olympic Games on their screens now want to visit the UK for their next holiday(1), a VisitBritain-led delegation of tourism businesses will be in Moscow and St Petersburg this week to showcase Britain and help secure a 75% increase in Russian visitors… Read the full press release

International arrivals to Australia in 2012 up 4.6% to 6.1m

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that to achieve 6.1m international arrivals and annual growth of 4.6% was a very creditable performance, against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive global tourism marketplace, a persistently high dollar and economic stagnation in a number of Australia’s key traditional source markets. “In many ways, 2012… Read the full press release

TAT Extends One Million Thanks to Indian Travel Trade as Indian Arrivals Hit One Million

New Delhi, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand New Delhi office organised “A Million Thanks Evening” on 15 January 2013 to thank the Indian travel trade for helping the Thai tourism industry cross an important milestone, the one-million Indian arrivals to Thailand in 2012. A number of senior TAT officials flew in from Bangkok… Read the full press release

Lights, Camera, Fairmont!

Toronto, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— Luxury Hotel Company Celebrates the Oscars with Top Hotels for Film Buffs Bust out the bubbly and practice that acceptance speech – the Academy Awards are just around the corner and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is getting in the spirit with an awards list of their own! Fairmont has a long history with… Read the full press release

Valentine’s Day Atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan

Kaspia restaurant presents two rules for a perfect Valentine’s celebration. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— On a Valentine’s Day the most important rule is to spend it with one’s loved one in the most romantic atmosphere possible, full of love and passion. Kaspia Bar and Restaurant atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku is just such a place. The second rule for this day… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Earnings

Full Year Adjusted EPS Growth of 30% Increases Dividend 26% Increases EPS and EBITDA Guidance for 2013 PARSIPPANY, N.J. , 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012. Highlights: Fourth quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.63, compared with $0.47 in the… Read the full press release

June Boon: A Mid Year Gift from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

The Maldives has never looked so appealing. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — June brings many blessings to the Maldives: from prime surf at Kuda Huraa to manta season at Landaa Giraavaru. In 2013, it’s also bringing Four Seasons Resorts Maldives June Boon – a mid-year gift of unbeatable value with the added boon of a romantic beach dinner for two, couple’s Spa treatment,… Read the full press release

New Interstate 80 tourism signs unveiled

Partnership leads to 37 new signs promoting Nebraska sites NORTH PLATTE, NEB., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Representatives from the Nebraska Tourism Commission, the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission unveiled new Interstate 80 road signs promoting Nebraska tourism attractions today at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. Each bright blue sign… Read the full press release

Celebrate National Elephant Day at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand

A very special day for the gentle giants. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each year in Thailand, March 13 is designated National Elephant Day, a day to pay respect to this national symbol and to draw attention to the importance of elephants in Thai culture, as well as to the challenges that still exist in elephant conservation today. While… Read the full press release

New online interactive tool to access both the performance data and targets of the Single European Sky

PRB Online Performance Dashboard

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Performance Review Body of the EU Single European Sky (SES) has produced an online interactive Performance Dashboard under the provisions of its contract with the European Commission. This e-Dashboard shows actual and targeted performance at EU-wide, Functional Airspace Block/national and airport levels. The e-Dashboard contains graphics, clickable maps, a download area, methodological notes (meta-data) and… Read the full press release

Valentine’s Survey Finds Traveling Together Strengthens Relationships

Couples who take regular trips report increased satisfaction and romance Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Instead of buying jewelry and chocolate this Valentine’s Day, consider planning a trip for you and your sweetheart. New research commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association, found at TravelEffect.com, reports couples who travel together are significantly more satisfied with… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority named a Top Employer in Alberta

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to once again be named as one of Alberta’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This special designation recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The Authority’s commitment to creating a dynamic work environment was also recognized by Mediacorp in 2009,… Read the full press release

London City Airport Appoints New Director Of Planning

Rachel Ness - Director of Infrastructure, Strategy and Planning.

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport [LCY] has appointed Rachel Ness as Director of Infrastructure, Strategy and Planning, strengthening its management team ahead of submitting an application to develop its infrastructure. Rachel joins from Covanta Energy where she was Director of Planning. A qualified planner with a wealth of experience gained over nearly 20 years,… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson still ‘world’s busiest airport’ in 2012

Airport makes history with record-breaking 95 million passengers, highest total for any aviation hub ATLANTA – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The numbers are in! For the 15th consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has retained the title of world’s busiest airport. Aviation officials reported passenger traffic increased by more than 3.1 million passengers in 2012, making 2012… Read the full press release