Dusit Thani Manila Awards the Winners of the Christmas Tree Contest Year III

Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, in partnership with Esquire Financing, Inc., awarded the cash prize of P200,000.00 to Divine Healer Academy, a school based in Cabid-an, Sorsogon, for winning the first place in this year’s Christmas Tree Contest Year III with a theme that focuses on children, the world’s hope for the… Read the full press release

Evergreens and wrapped boxes deck the zoo for the animals at Winter Celebration

Orangutans, warthogs, grizzlies, and more will be treated to holiday-themed treats at Woodland Park Zoo’s Winter Celebration, Dec. 17-19 and Dec. 26-28.

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evergreens and wrapped boxes deck the zoo for the animals at Winter Celebration WHAT Woodland Park Zoo will be decked with fish- or fruit-trimmed wreaths, evergreen trees with ornamental fruit, or wrapped boxes containing favorite snacks for elephants, warthogs, tree kangaroos and more at Winter Celebration. Winter Celebration is part of the… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines начинает полёты в Верону

S7 Airlines начинает полёты в Верону

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines с 26 декабря 2012 года начинает полеты из Москвы в Верону (Италия). Рейсы выполняются с периодичностью три раза в неделю – по средам, субботам и воскресеньям. Вылет из Москвы – в 10:55, прибытие в Верону в 11:35 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает в 12:25 и прилетает в Москву в… Read the full press release

Global Traveler Readers Vote EVA Best Airline in North Asia

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global Traveler, a business travel and lifestyle magazine based in the US, announced its ninth annual GT Tested Reader Survey award winners in middle December. More than 28,000 frequent business and luxury travelers voted and they ranked EVA Air as the Best Airline in North Asia among several Asia’s leading airlines. In… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International to open a new Innside by Meliá hotel in the center of Aachen (Germany)

The hotel will be the 15th Innside property in Germany Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International has announced today a new Innside by Meliá hotel in the city of Aachen, 80 kms southwest from Dusseldorf and Koln, close to the Belgium and Dutch borders. The hotel, located at the heart of the city,… Read the full press release

Aeroflot and the Federal Tax Service of Russia Signed a Pricing Agreement

MOSCOW, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 27, 2012 Aeroflot and the Federal Tax Service of Russia entered into a pricing agreement in accordance with the recently introduced financial rules. From now on, Aeroflot Group companies will send all the necessary information and documentation to the Federal Tax Service before determining prices and applying their pricing methods in order to provide more coordination and improve the… Read the full press release

Aerolineas Argentinas has incorporated fifteen new buses at the air terminal for the transfer of passengers

Buenos Aires, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Airports of Ezeiza and Aeroparque will be operating new busses to transfer passengers flying with Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral. The brand new units were presented by Aerolineas Argentinass CEO, Mariano Recalde, in a ceremony that counted with the presence of the Chief of Cabinet of Ministers, Juan Manuel Abal… Read the full press release

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The November/December 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 Los Angeles Airport Police safety programs and equipment; new art… Read the full press release

PATA: Arrivals to Japan, Myanmar, Cambodia Surge as Asia Posts Solid 5.5% Visitor Growth

Bangkok, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — International visitor arrivals into Asia between January and September 2012 showed a collective increase of 5.5% year-on-year, according to preliminary results released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). During the first nine months of the year, the 4.7% collective growth rate for Northeast Asiawas somewhat lower than the Asia average, however… Read the full press release

Colo, Queen of the Columbus Zoo, Celebrates 56th Birthday

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Colo, Queen of the Columbus Zoo, Celebrates 56th Birthday WHAT: Colo’s 56th Birthday Celebration. WHO: Festivities are open to Zoo members and anyone who pays general Zoo admission on the day of the event. WHEN: Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Expedition Congo, African Forest region of… Read the full press release

New French Press Causing Buzz at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

French press coffee in TRIO restaurant

TRIO debuts high-quality coffee from local roaster Casa Brasi Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newest item to grace the menus in TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel Austin is causing quite the local buzz – literally. Thanks to a new partnership between the downtown Austin restaurant and local roaster Casa Brasil, coffee lovers can now get their caffeine fix… Read the full press release

Konkurs Rady Nadzorczej na stanowisko Członka Zarządu ds.Handlowych

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Na podstawie § 5 rozporządzenia Rady Ministrów z dnia 18 marca 2003 r. w sprawie przeprowadzania postępowania kwalifikacyjnego na stanowisko członka zarządu w niektórych spółkach handlowych (Dz. U. Nr 55, poz. 476 z późniejszymi zmianami), w związku z wszczęciem postępowania kwalifikacyjnego na stanowisko Członka Zarządu PLL LOT S.A. ds. Handlowych, Rada Nadzorcza… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Announces New Service Between Denver And San Jose Del Cabo/Los Cabos, Mexico Operated By Airtran Airways

DALLAS – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s already time to put a bow on Spring Break travel plans and set sights South of the Border as Southwest Airlines and wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways announced today new international flights between Denver International Airport and SJD Los Cabos International Airport in Baja California, México. AirTran daily service on… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines возобновляет рейсы на европейские горнолыжные курорты

S7 Airlines возобновляет рейсы на европейские горнолыжные курорты

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines возобновляет традиционные и открывает новые зимние рейсы по популярным европейским направлениям. С 23 декабря еженедельно выполняются полеты из Новосибирска в Мюнхен (Германия). Мюнхен – одно из самых популярных направлений для путешествий в Европу, удобно расположенный недалеко от альпийских горнолыжных курортов. Полеты из Москвы в Мюнхен в зимний период выполняются до 21… Read the full press release

Saint Louis Zoo Current Attendance Tops 3.4 million—Sets All-Time Record Free admission to Emerson Children’s Zoo this Saturday and Sunday

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Saint Louis Zoo is urging its many fans to help the Zoo hit an amazing milestone: 3.5 million visitors in a single year! Attendance as of Dec. 24, 2012 stands at 3,492,120 visitors—well above 2011 attendance of 3,019,597 and the Zoo’s earlier record attendance of 3,101,830 set in 2009. As a… Read the full press release

The Spa At Mandarin Oriental, Boston Debuts ‘Gentleman Essentials’

Hong Kong, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning 1 January, the award-winning Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will introduce ‘Gentleman Essentials,’ a collection of treatments and programs specially designed to address the needs of men, using power-packed products from The Refinery by Aromatherapy Associates. “We are thrilled to expand our spa program to include this selection of highly-effective results-oriented… Read the full press release

Expedia: Last-Minute Mobile Hotel Bookings Spike on New Year’s Eve

Study of last-minute mobile booking behavior reveals that “revelry” and “romance” are most cited causes BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having witnessed a spike in last-minute mobile hotel bookings during different national holidays, Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today released the results of a study of such behavior. Conducted online by Harris Interactive… Read the full press release

Nace www.efetur.es, el portal de EFE sobre turismo y para el viajero

Nace www.efetur.es, el portal de EFE sobre turismo y para el viajero

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — La AGENCIA EFE ha lanzado hoy www.efetur.es, un portal especializado en turismo cuyo objetivo es convertirse en un site de referencia para el viajero, con contenidos multimedia y en distintos idiomas relacionados con todos los ámbitos del sector. Efetur es una nueva apuesta de la AGENCIA EFE dentro de su estrategia de nuevos productos digitales… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta, WHAT’S A LESSER KUDU?

2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Find out when Sherlock and Watson debut at Zoo Atlanta WHO: Welcome Sherlock and Watson, two young male lesser kudus, to the Zoo Atlanta family. Sherlock and Watson are the first ambassadors for their species ever to be represented at the Zoo. WHAT: Both are a year old and hail from San Diego Zoo… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines для iPhone – теперь с Passbook!

S7 Airlines для iPhone - теперь с Passbook!

2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines обновила приложение для iPhone. Пассажиры авиакомпании получили возможность добавлять мобильный посадочный талон и карту участника программы «S7 Приоритет» в приложение Passbook. S7 Airlines стала первой российской авиакомпанией1, пассажиры которой могут воспользоваться Passbook. Passbook – приложение для iPhone, позволяющее пользователям хранить в своем телефоне электронные билеты и посадочные талоны, билеты на различные… Read the full press release

Take Metrolink, Metro to 2013 Tournament of Roses® celebrations

Limited service offered on Christmas Day, modified schedule offered on New Year’s Day LOS ANGELES – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink will operate a Sunday schedule on the San Bernardino and Antelope Valley lines on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25. Metrolink will operate a modified schedule on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, which will allow people… Read the full press release

KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS ADDS THE HOTEL WILSHIRE TO LOS ANGELES PORTFOLIO

Joint Venture with OSM Investment Company Marks Kimpton’s Seventh Hotel of 2012; Brings the Boutique Hotel Company’s Count to Six in Southern California SAN FRANCISCO,  2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced it has purchased the 74-room Hotel Wilshire through a joint venture with OSM Investment Company.  The LEED-certified boutique hotel in the Miracle… Read the full press release

Phuket Electronic Music and Dance Festival 2012 /Karon Beach Countdown 2013

PHUKET ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL 2012 /KARON BEACH COUNTDOWN 2013

Phuket, Thailand – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Inspired by the success and appeal of electronic music festivals globally, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the Department of Intellectual Properties (Ministry of Commerce), and Karon Municipality have once again arranged the Phuket Electronic Music and Dance festival 2012. This exciting event will take place… Read the full press release

KOREAN AIR RECEIVES DOUBLE ACCOLADE AT GRAND FINAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2012

KOREAN AIR RECEIVES DOUBLE ACCOLADE AT GRAND FINAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2012

World’s Most Innovative Airline and World’s Excellence In Service Award Seoul, Korea, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air, last night 12 December, received the honour of being awarded two prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Ceremony 2012, held in New Delhi, India. The airline was named the World’s Most Innovative Airline and… Read the full press release

Winter Adventure Without Skis in Colorado

DENVER, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Colorado is known around the world for its epic skiing and snowboarding and its 25 world-class ski resorts and areas. Yet, visitors who are looking to experience the other side of Colorado’s winter season will find countless other activities, from ice climbing and snowmobiling to snow biking and dog sledding. Following… Read the full press release

FedEx to Deploy New Clean Air Technology at OAK

Department of Energy Award Will Retrofit Vehicles with Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cells  Oakland, Calif. – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — FedEx at the Oakland International Airport will receive tow tractors retrofitted with hydrogen powered fuel cells as announced by U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer on October 31, 2012.  Plug Power of New York will receive a $2.5 million… Read the full press release

Rembrandt Hotel, in Bangkok, Thailand, introduced the new Senor Pico

2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new Señor Pico was highlighted with an exquisite selection of Mexican treats such as Beef and chicken Tacos, fresh Guacamole, quesadillas, salsas, enchiladas, lobster burritos, churros, and much more. Señor Pico also debuts its new bar offering a selection of signature, classic and contemporary cocktails including Mojito, Piña Colada, Cosmopolitan, 50… Read the full press release

Royal Resorts Selects RCI To Welcome In A New Era

Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI adds six magnificent properties from one of the biggest vacation ownership brands in Mexico to its network of affiliated resorts RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, announced today that it welcomed Royal Resorts® to its world’s largest… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group, New strategic alignment of divisions

Steigenberger Hotel Group, New strategic alignment of divisions

2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has recently amended the executive management structure of its two brands by replacing the two strategic divisions of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotel with three operative areas, Steigenberger Business Hotels, Steigenberger Resort Hotels und InterCityHotels, each to be managed by its own Vice President of Operations. Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger… Read the full press release

IHG Announces First Hotel and Residences Development in Jakarta

IHG Announces First Hotel and Residences Development in Jakarta

SINGAPORE, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, has announced the signing of InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah Hotel & Residences, in partnership with PT Pondok Indah Hotel, a subsidiary of public listed PT Metropolitan Kentjana Tbk. Scheduled to open in 2015, the… Read the full press release