DJ Angus Wong Takes Residency at W Maldives

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives will rock to a familiar beat as the retreat welcomes back Artistic Director and Resident DJ of W Hong Kong, Angus Wong, to perform over the Lunar New Year; 9  to 11 February 2013. DJ Angus, a pioneer member of W Hotels & burn studios DJ Lab has… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya To Partner Hainan Island’s Premier Luxury Event For A Fourth Consecutive Year

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is the luxury hotel partnering China’s premier lifestyle show, Hainan Rendez-Vous. The annual 4 day event, taking place from 30 March – 2 April 2013, draws China’s ultra high net worth individuals to the Riviera-like shores of Sanya for an unforgettable experience of intensive networking,… Read the full press release

Thumbs up from Australians for domestic beach holidays

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — New research by Tourism Australia has confirmed Australian beach holidays amongst the best in the world, with six out of ten Australians rating the country’s iconic beach destinations as better than those in Bali, Fiji and Thailand. The Domestic Consumer Demand Survey featured six of Australia’s most iconic beach holiday destinations, popular among… Read the full press release

KQ’s new E-Jet to boost African presence

NAIROBI, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has boosted its fleet with the latest arrival of a new Embraer E-190 jet as it expands with an eye on the lucrative African market. It is the sixth out of ten fully owned E-190 jets that Kenya Airways expects to take delivery by mid this year. The new aircraft… Read the full press release

Hivernage Hotel and Spa in Marrakech offers the Terrake treatment brand

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in the heart of Hivernage district, Hivernage Hotel & Spa is a short walk from the famous Jemaa El Fna square and the Medina, close to the landmarks of the city and only 10 minutes from the airport. To start the year in style, Hivernage Hotel & Spa now offers within its Spa the… Read the full press release

M.A.G SUCCESSFUL IN BID FOR STANSTED AIRPORT

London, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — M.A.G today announces that it has been successful in its bid to acquire Stansted Airport and welcomes Industry Funds Management (IFM) as a strategic investor in M.A.G as part of the transaction. M.A.G will pay a consideration of £1.5bn to acquire Stansted after a transparent and highly competitive process. This represents an… Read the full press release

Game, Set & Match – Enjoy The First Round Of The 2013 Davis Cup With A Luxury Package At Mandarin Oriental, Geneva

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has launched an exclusive package for serious Tennis fans to enjoy the World Group first round of Davis Cup between Switzerland and the Czech Republic in premium VIP seats at Geneva’s Palexpo this February. Specially created for those wanting to enjoy Davis Cup in style, guests booking Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full press release

IHG Opens Crowne Plaza Kochi

Delhi, India, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Kochi. Inaugurated by the Ministers of the State and other dignitaries, the Kochi hotel is the sixth Crowne Plaza to open in the South West Asia region. The 269-room hotel offers guests 14 suites with a spectacular view of the backwaters… Read the full press release

Dubai: The Ultimate Tourism and Travel Hub

flydubai records 285% growth in passenger numbers from the CIS and CEE markets, and 65% from the GCC in 2012 Dubai, UAE, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, has announced remarkable growth figures ahead of its inaugural flight celebrations to Malé, the capital of Maldives. flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith was joined at… Read the full press release

Chiranjeevi Attends Fourth meeting of Asean and India Tourism Ministers at Vientiane

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Fourth Meeting of ASEAN and India Tourism Ministers was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR today in conjunction with the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2013 . The Meeting was jointly co-chaired by Union Tourism Minister Shri K.Chiranjeevi and Prof. Dr. Bosengkham Vongdara, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lao PDR. Both the Ministers signed… Read the full press release

New Afternoon Tea Refreshes the Daily Ritual at The Bar and Alfresco at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Finger sandwiches, baked pastries and tea cakes, and the finest selection of teas. 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a few hours everyday, the daily ritual of the Afternoon Tea brings time to a pleasurable standstill in The Bar and Alfresco at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Afternoon Tea acolytes will find the new tea menu a convivial way to enjoy a tete-a-tete, especially… Read the full press release

UNWTO and China strengthen cooperation

Madrid,  2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), Mr. Shao Qiwei, and UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, have agreed to strengthen cooperation between both organizations as a key step towards advancing China’s tourism development objectives. On the occasion of his visit to Spain to receive the UNWTO Award for Lifetime Achievement,… Read the full press release

Celebrate The Season Of Love At The Charmingly Romantic Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  One of Asia’s best-loved luxury resorts, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai’s 60 acres of tropical northern Thai countryside is an enchanting setting in which to enjoy a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day and throughout the season of love. The Romantic Escape package offers exactly this, combining stunning villa accommodation with pampering… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines Expands Network to Brazil with American Airlines Codeshare

TOKYO, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will strengthen its network in the two largest cities of Brazil – Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with the start of a new codeshare arrangement with American Airlines (American), beginning January 27, 2013. JAL will add Rio de Janeiro as a new destination in its international network, and increase… Read the full press release

Add a Little Sparkle This Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest.

A romantic dinner on the banks of the Danube with a stunning view of the Chain Bridge. 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sparkling romance is on the menu at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest this Valentine’s Day. The Chef seduces the senses and indulges couples with a wonderful symphony of taste, style and atmosphere as they revel in an… Read the full press release

ORIENT-EXPRESS TAKES TRAINING TO ANOTHER LEVEL

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  This week sees Orient-Express Trains & Cruises steaming ahead with the launch of a series of brand new product training films. The films, a creative educational tool for travel agents and tour operators worldwide, are intended to provide a 360-degree insight into the Company’s intricate rail and cruise experiences from check-in, the journey… Read the full press release

airberlin non-stop Berlin-Abu Dhabi flight celebrates one year anniversary

Only non-stop service between Berlin and the UAE provides transfer guests with even more flights to worldwide destinations in 2013  2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 15th January 2012 at 21:35, an airberlin Airbus A330-200 set off for the first time from Berlin to Abu Dhabi, the hub of the airline’s strategic partner Etihad Airways. As the only… Read the full press release

International Tourism Mart Inaugurated at Guwahati Chiranjeevi calls for Accelerating the Rate of Growth of Foreign Tourist Arrivals

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Tourism Mart organized by the Ministry of Tourism was inaugurated at Guwahati today amidst cultural fanfare by the Governor of Assam Shri Janaki BallavPatnaik. Speaking on the occasion Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi said that overwhelming response to the Mart shows the growing interest for travel to the unexplored destinations of the north east. He said… Read the full press release

THE RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION HAS SWEPT THE BOARD IN THE TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARDS

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Out of 650,000 hotels, the public chose the best hotels for 2013 and Red Carnation Hotels are proud to have been recognised as follows: The Milestone Hotel 2nd Top 25 Hotels in the United Kingdom 9th Top 25 Hotels in Europe 24th Top 25 Hotels in the World 3rd Top 25 Luxury… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental And Etihad Guest Unveil Frequent Flyer Partnership

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it has signed a new partnership with Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways. Etihad Guest members can now earn 500 miles for each eligible stay in a room, or 800 miles in a club room or suite, at any of Mandarin Oriental’s participating hotels… Read the full press release

Final award ceremony of the 10th “Accor Professions Challenge”

This year’s challenge attracted 73 talented young people from 25 countries. A high point was welcoming two new continents to the competition – Asia and the Americas! 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Organized every year by the Accor Operations Human Resources department, the Accor Professions Challenge this year welcomed candidates from Europe, Africa and the Middle East… Read the full press release

Silversea Announces New Shorter Voyages

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its continuing mission to provide guests with more choices, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has just announced a new collection of eight shorter cruises for 2013. These convenient four- to seven-day voyages to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean are designed for time-strapped working professionals, travellers who like to combine a cruise with a land program, and individuals who may… Read the full press release

Maldives Traveller Launches Revolutionary Gift Reward Scheme

Members of the Maldives Traveller website can now exchange points for free gifts 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Members of the Maldives Traveller website can now exchange their review points for free gifts. Last year the Maldives Traveller launched a scheme to encourage holiday makers to share their memories of a stay in the tropical paradise… Read the full press release

New Look For 2013 Chicago Jazz Festival

35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Announces Hamid Drake As Artist-in-Residence 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Jazz Festival has long been celebrated as the first of the lakefront music festivals, and as it marks its 35th year, the event will move to Millennium Park from festival grounds in Grant Park, August 29-September 1.  Performances will also happen in the Chicago Cultural Center…. Read the full press release

Polar Plungers Freezin for a Reason at Columbus Zoo

Powell, OH, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Special Olympics Ohio and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcome the Polar Plunge to the Zoo for the third year on Sat. February 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Polar Plunge at the Columbus Zoo is one of nine Polar Plunge fundraising events in Ohio to raise funds for Special… Read the full press release

Rhino Calf Gets Bottle Feeding from Keepers at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keepers at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park gave five-week-old rhino calf Shomili, or Mili, as keepers call her, a bottle feeding as part of her daily nutritional routine this morning.  Animal care has been giving the greater one-horned rhino calf bottle feedings since first time mother Sundari has not been able… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает новый рейс в Казахстан

2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет об открытии рейсов из Новосибирска в Шымкент (Казахстан). Полеты будут осуществляться с 5 апреля 2013 года с периодичностью один раз в неделю – по пятницам. Вылет из новосибирского аэропорта Толмачево в 13:45, прибытие в аэропорт Шымкента – в 15:55 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS FOR ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK!

VisitEngland calls for tourism business to get involved in English Tourism Week, 16-24 March 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, has mounted a call to action for the industry to get involved in English Tourism Week 2013, and register their special events and activity on the English Tourism Week 2013 website. Tourism is worth… Read the full press release

LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR 2013: YEAR OF THE SNAKE WITH WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT AND FESTIVITIES

Unrivaled Cultural Celebrations among Highlights for Ushering in a Year of Luck and Excitement this February in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — In Chinese astrology, The Year of the Snake is marked by intuition, instinct and thoughtfulness.  This February, Las Vegas resorts will prepare for the Chinese New Year, celebrating Asian culture with stunning… Read the full press release

VIA Rail renews its lease at Place Ville Marie and consolidates its activities on two floors

MONTREAL, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada (www.viarail.ca) announced today that it has renewed its lease for its headquarter offices at Place Ville Marie in Montréal. The Corporation, which has been located in the building since the early 1980s, will take advantage of this agreement to consolidate its activities on two floors by 2016. This decision… Read the full press release