McKINNEY, TEXAS, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Prospective businesses and visitors alike now have new convenient tools to locate information about McKinney easily. The McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau (MCVB) have rolled out new websites recently. Both sites underwent a transformation with the goal of a more user-friendly and easily navigated… Read the full press release
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Welcome the Year of the Snake with Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
Mauritius Resort prepares for Chinese New Year celebrations and a week of authentic cuisine with Chef Dennis Zhu. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exclusive flavours, aromatic spices and authentic dishes are all on the menu at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita this February, as the Resort prepares to welcome Chef Dennis Zhu from Four SeasonsHotel Hangzhou at West Lake to… Read the full press release
JANUARY ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The January issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx. The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments. This issue features news on United Airlines launching a new same-day baggage delivery service; a hotline offering construction… Read the full press release
Family Pancake Breakfast at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
February School Vacation just got sweeter with delicious pancakes galore for the family to enjoy. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — This February, it’s time to treat the kids to a mouth-watering school vacation week surprise: a delicious and fun-filled breakfast at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. From Saturday, February 16 through Sunday, February 24, 2013, Boston’s favourite… Read the full press release
Go FiSH at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
Introducing FiSH, a brand new, fun and fresh dining experience and the perfect way to start the weekend. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every Friday evening Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is transformed into a vibrant and exciting fish restaurant, offering a mouth watering menu of the freshest fish. While still ensuring a true Four Seasons experience, FiSH is a more casual alternative to… Read the full press release
Travelzoo Surpasses 26 Million Subscribers Worldwide
NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today that it has surpassed 26 million subscribers worldwide. Three and a half million subscribers are in Asia Pacific, where Travelzoo is operated independently by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under license agreement. “There are very few Internet media brands… Read the full press release
GBTA Announces New RFP Guide To Strategic Meetings Management
Alexandria, VA, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today announced the creation of a new RFP Guide to Strategic Meetings Management (SMM). This guide will represent a standard set of topics for an organization to ask vendors to address when soliciting vendor bids for an SMM… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Named to TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States List
Hotel also named to Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best, and achieves AAA Five Diamond status for fifth consecutive year. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of retaining AAA Five Diamond status for the fifth consecutive year, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has been named one of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States by TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest online… Read the full press release
Best Western International Named 2012 eMarketer of the Year
Best Western Awarded for Integrated Use of Multiple Digital Marketing Platforms to Drive Bookings and Brand Engagement NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Best Western International (http://www.bestwestern.com/), was named the 2012 eMarketer of the Year at the Adrian Awards gala in New York City, held Monday, January 28. The eMarketer of the Year award honors excellence in hospitality… Read the full press release
Chicago Department of Aviation Receives “Public Body of the Year” Award from CISCO
CHICAGO, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) was honored by the Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) with a “Public Body of the Year” award at the labor management association’s annual meeting in Schaumburg on January 25. According to CISCO, the CDA was chosen as its 2012 “Public Body” award recipient for its… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS UNVEILS “TO MALDIVES, WITH LOVE. QATAR AIRWAYS” INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA COMPETITION
Amazing Sweetheart Holiday Packages To Be Won To The Exotic Indian Ocean Business Class Tickets To Exotic Islands With One-Night Stopover At W Doha… …3 Nights At W Retreat Maldives And Sea-Plane Transfer To Luxury Resort Contest Goes Live From Today Until Feb 13 On Facebook.com/qatarairways And Qatarairways.com/maldiveswithlove Doha, QATAR, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways… Read the full press release
Ryanair Adds Extra Wales-Ireland ‘Six Nations’ Flights
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (29 Jan) announced extra Six Nations specials to/from Bristol to ensure rugby fans can cheer on Ireland when they take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Sat, 2nd Feb. Ryanair’s Six Nations extras will depart Dublin at 11:55hrs and 17:45hrs on Fri 1st Feb… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Records AED 809.5 Million Retail Revenue in 2012
Retail revenue registers 24% increase over 2011 to 809.5 m AED Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five airports, revealed today that Abu Dhabi Duty Free retail revenue reached AED 809.5 million in 2012, with an increase of 24% over 2011, setting a new… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Announces 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award Winners
Twelve Selected to Receive the Pinnacle Award for Team Members MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has announced that twelve of its Team Members have received the 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award, the company’s highest honor. This award was established to recognize exceptional Team Members who embody Hilton Worldwide’s Values of Hospitality, Integrity,… Read the full press release
San Antonio Recognized as a Destination Worth Visiting
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio is widely known as a favorite vacation destination, with 28 million people visiting the city each year. The city’s rich culture and history, burgeoning culinary and cocktail scene, world-class hotels, resorts and meeting spaces, exciting attractions, unique events, affordability – and more – have received praise from established organizations and… Read the full press release
Travelport Enhances Mid Back Office Solution
CrossCheck Travel Enterprise v12.2 launched in Australia and New Zealand Sydney, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced the release of CrossCheck Travel Enterprise (CCTE) v12.2. Travelport’s CCTE is a flexible, comprehensive and easy to use client management, fulfillment and financial management system, designed around the workflow… Read the full press release
Rugby League World Cup 2013 Unveils Marriott Hotels & Resorts as Official Partner
London, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rugby League World Cup 2013 today announced Marriott Hotels & Resorts as the Official Hotel Partner of the tournament. Marriott will host all 14 competing nations at base camps across the UK and Ireland. Sally Bolton, RLWC2013 Tournament General Manager said: “It’s fantastic that we are able to announce Marriott Hotels &… Read the full press release
Travelport and Al Tayyar Travel Group join forces to drive developments in Saudi travel industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, UAE, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the travel industry, and Al Tayyar Travel group – one of the largest travel companies in Saudi Arabia – have strengthened their partnership with the signing of a new multi-year agreement, which will see Travelport expand its current business and enter… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Receives Honors for Thirty-Two Properties in the 2013 Edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Rankings
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — An impressive 32 hotels within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. have been named award winners in the 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Rankings. To qualify for this distinguished accolade, U.S. News & World Report identifies the best hotels using an unbiased methodology centered on three components: reputation among… Read the full press release
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa Welcomes Indian Wedding Planners
PHUKET, Thailand, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand from Mumbai and Delhi, recently welcomed 12 wedding planners from India and introduced the group to the resort’s wedding facilities and amenities for Indian couples. Phuket is one of the leading destinations for Indian weddings, having received more… Read the full press release
British Airways – Flying High
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has been given two prestigious awards in January, after being recognised for its responsible business ethic. The airline received the Business Travel Award 2013 for Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme and has been recognised for its leadership role in addressing its impact on deforestation by the Forest Footprint Disclosure Project…. Read the full press release
Sabre Hospitality Solutions and Passkey join forces to streamline group reservations for meeting planners, hotels and event attendees
Waltham, MA, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, the industry’s leading global hospitality technology company, and Passkey, the world’s leading provider of group reservation technologies, today announced a new connectivity that will allow group reservations booked through Passkey’s GroupMAX platform to be delivered to a hotel’s Property Management System (PMS) electronically via Sabre’s SynXis Central Reservation… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company signs a Five Year Contract with DFS
The World’s leading travel retailer to manage Abu Dhabi Duty Free till end of 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today signed a 5 year contract with Duty Free Shoppers (DFS), the world’s leading travel retailer to manage and operate Abu Dhabi Duty Free till the end of 2017…. Read the full press release
Virginia Launches New Online Travel Show
For the LOVE of Travel takes viewers on ‘only in Virginia’ travel experience RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Virginia Tourism Corporation debuted For the LOVE of Travel today, a brand-new, episodic travel show for YouTube. The state tourism office is one of the first to take a Travel Channel/Food Network-type approach to new videos targeted… Read the full press release
CTC teams up with Brewster to attract travel agents for training
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — International travel-trade pros get opportunity to improve their Canada knowledge and obtain member discounts. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has joined forces with Brewster to give its international army of travel agents more strings to their bows in selling Canada. Brewster has just rolled out a “private-label” version of CTC’s Canada Specialist Program… Read the full press release
New General Manager Appointed For Hilton Auckland And Hilton Lake Taupo
Roger Brantsma has been appointed as the new general manager for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Roger Brantsma as general manager for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo. With a career at Hilton Worldwide that spans more than 17 years, Roger… Read the full press release
Travelport enters into an agreement with one of the world’s largest online travel training companies
New reseller agreement makes the latest online GDS courses more accessible to both the travel trade and general public Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a significant new reseller relationship with OTT Group Ltd (OTT) that will see one of the world’s largest resources for… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds Confirmation of Sen. John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State
Washington, D.C., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement on the confirmation of John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State: “We congratulate Sen. John Kerry on his confirmation as Secretary of State. Sen. Kerry has long appreciated the value of travel as an economic and diplomatic… Read the full press release
New, interesting destinations! Where would you like to fly to?
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The flight selection of Helsinki Airport will include new, wonderful route destinations in the spring and summer. The airline selection will also expand with Japan Airlines commencing flights from Tokyo, and Vueling from Barcelona. An extended weekend in the European spring, a beach holiday, or a cultural trip to Asian destinations? Start dreaming… Read the full press release
Star Alliance opens new Lounge at Buenos Aires Ezeiza “Ministro Pistarini” International Airport
First Star Alliance Lounge in Latin America 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Star Alliance and local ground handling company CrossRacer have opened a new lounge at Buenos Aires International Airport for the exclusive use of customers travelling on Star Alliance member carrier flights from the Argentine capital. First and Business Class passengers as well as Star Alliance Gold… Read the full press release