Nine exclusive tropical resort properties offer travelers up to $200 in resort credit for travel this winter. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is giving travelers an extra incentive to escape the chilly weather with the new You Deserve Some Credit Event. Those that visit any one of nine exclusive resorts in… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Tourism
Härth Offering The Farmer’s Survival Sides-Kit At Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Gourmet Thanksgiving Sides Ready for Pick-Up MCLEAN, Va., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone has their favorite part of Thanksgiving whether it is the food, the family, or the football. Härth restaurant knows that preparing a homemade meal can be time-consuming and stressful. In an effort to make Thanksgiving a little bit easier, Executive Chef Thomas Elder… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Industry to Add Nearly 100,000 Jobs By 2013
Domestic Leisure Travel to Increase to Record High for 2013 Washington, D.C., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today projected increases in leisure, business and international inbound travel next year will enable the industry to add 98,800 American jobs by the end of 2013. Leisure travel is expected to rise 1.2 percent, business travel… Read the full press release
Marriott International Hosts Revolutionary ‘Lifestyle University’ Program in Bangkok
Renaissance Hotels & Autograph Collection Lead the Way as Company Inspires New Generation of Global Talent. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sixteen participants representing eight countries and four Marriott International brands including JW Marriott Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott gathered for an exclusive program at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong in Thailand… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide firma acuerdo de gerenciamiento para desarrollo de Hilton Hotels & Resorts en Pilar, Argentina
Este quinto proyecto en Argentina de la compañía contará con acceso al Pilar Golf Club, uno de los mejores campos de golf y urbanización privada del país. MCLEAN, Va., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide anunció que firmó un acuerdo de gerenciamiento con El Hotel Pilar S.A. para un hotel Hilton de 170 habitaciones a construirse en… Read the full press release
ABTA Opposes Extension of Consumer Rights Directive to Cover Package Travel and Timeshare Markets
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association today submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skill’s (BIS) Consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. The Consultation focuses in particular on whether pre-ticked boxes for additional payments and premium rate consumer helpline numbers should be allowed. ABTA believes it is unfair to… Read the full press release
Hilton Colón Quito anuncia su Festival Típico Ecuatoriano con lo mejor de la Gastronomía Tradicional
QUITO, Ecuador, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Colón Quito presenta su “Festival Típico”, este es un espacio en el que la gastronomía ecuatoriana es la protagonista. Recetas que evocan el espíritu de la cocina tradicional caracterizada por su variedad, creatividad y sabor. Desde este 13 hasta el 18 de noviembre en el restaurante El Dorado Gourmet del Hotel,… Read the full press release
Blue1 becomes production company for SAS. Check out the changes!
Effective 1 November 2012, Blue1 will become a production company for SAS. Consequently, Blue1’s main responsibility will be to operate routes on behalf of SAS. SAS will take over sales and marketing of flights operated by Blue1. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — What will change and what will remain the same? All flight tickets purchased of Blue1… Read the full press release
Hilton Abu Dhabi Named One Of The Top 10 Hotels In The Middle East By Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2012
ABU DHABI, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Abu Dhabi has been selected as one of the Top 10 Hotels in the Middle East by the Condé Nast Traveler as part of its Readers Choice Awards 2012. The annual list, established in 1988, is one of the industry’s most trusted yardsticks of guests experience at hotels in various markets…. Read the full press release
Automated runway surface condition reporting takes a big leap forward
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After months of testing, discussion, feedback, revision and finalization, Winnipeg Airports Authority, NAV CANADA and Team Eagle celebrated the successful ‘go-live’ of the much-anticipated automated runway surface condition reporting system ‘SNOWiz’. SNOWiz is an innovative web-based infrastructure capable of handling incoming electronic runway surface condition reports in common formats such as NOTAMJ… Read the full press release
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Shediac Bay Cruises.
A life at sea proved good preparation for life in the tourism industry for this New Brunswick operator. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are no better storytellers than sea-faring folk. The mix of adventure, hard work and sea air just brings out the narrator in them. Shediac Bay Cruises, NB, is true to these traditions. As one… Read the full press release
Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The managing directors of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have come together to once again urge… Read the full press release
BidTravel Group and Travelport reach new strategic partnership agreement
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Africa’s largest travel group, BidTravel, has signed a new, strategic agreement with Travelport which will see its franchise businesses in Southern Africa continue to have access to the Galileo GDS platform as well as other extensive industry-leading technology emanating from the Travelport stable. BidTravel, which operates leading travel management company… Read the full press release
Hilton Sorrento Palace per un capodanno esclusivo
MILANO, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Per celebrare l’inizio del nuovo anno l’Hilton Sorrento Palacepropone un pacchetto speciale per trascorrere il Capodanno all’insegna del divertimento. Una cena da sogno, i fuochi d’artificio sul Golfo di Napoli e tante altre sorprese faranno da cornice allo splendido party organizzato dall’Hotel, in uno degli scenari paesaggistici più belli del mondo…. Read the full press release
Marriott International on Fast Track for Asia Growth, Expects to Double Number of Properties in Region by 2016
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Growing pipeline of new hotels signals rapid growth. 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that it expects to more than double the size of its portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region in the next few years. With 132 hotels open in Asia today and a pipeline of signed and approved deals now… Read the full press release
Children From Robroyston Learn New Skills And Receive Valuable Support From Hilton Strathclyde
BELLSHILL, Scotland, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Strathclyde is taking action to help young people in Robroyston achieve their full potential. Team members from the hotel and the Livingwell Health Club have collaborated with St Philomena’s Primary School to deliver a programme of events designed to introduce the children to the world of hospitality, as well as… Read the full press release
Gaylord Hotels Joins Marriott International – Becomes Marriott Rewards Newest Brand Offering Unique Experiences, More Choices
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can now earn and redeem points at three of Gaylord Hotels’ premier resorts – Gaylord National, National Harbor, MD (just outside Washington, DC); Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, FL (near Orlando, FL); and Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX (on the outskirts of Dallas). Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN, will join the program in… Read the full press release
CPH: New strategy generating international growth
Copenhagen Airports A/S (CPH) generated 3.1% growth in passenger numbers in the first nine months of 2012. This improvement was primarily driven by international traffic, confirming the success of CPH’s strategy of strengthening Copenhagen Airport’s position as the northern European transport hub. In addition, revenue from the shopping centre continued to grow thanks to a… Read the full press release
RYANAIR ADDS 2 NEW ROUTES AT LIVERPOOL FOR 2013
39 ROUTES (2 NEW ROUTES TO LUBLIN & ZADAR), 2.1M PAX P.A. & 2,100 JOBS 100,000 SEAT SALE FROM JUST £15.99 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (31 Oct) launched its summer 2013 Liverpool schedule which will see Ryanair operate 39 routes, including 2 new routes to Lublin & Zadar, and… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Announces Signing Of Istanbul’s Largest Hotel & Conference Center
Landmark Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center Set to Bring 829 Bedrooms & 11,000 Square Metres of Events Space to the City ISTANBUL, Turkey, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with IC Bomonti Uluslararasi Kongre Turizm Yatirimlari Ticaret A.Ş to open an upper upscale Hilton hotel and conference… Read the full press release
Think local to attract skiers and snowboarders
New research reveals skiers and snowboarders value destinations with a sustainable ethos 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA and Responsible Skiing today revealed the results of new research* into consumer booking trends for winter sports holidays at the Responsible Skiing Conference. The research shows that factors such as local food, local architecture and landscape, play a key… Read the full press release
CTC champions partnerships at Showcase Canada-Asia Marketplace
Government departments come together to promote Canada’s awesome nature and food. 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The contacts books have been tucked away and LinkedIn connections updated for another year: this year’s Showcase Canada-Asia Marketplace has just closed its doors in Japan after a fruitful five days of deals and relationship-building. The Showcase—the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s pre-eminent business-to-business (B2B) event outside Canada—took… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport registers 14.5% passenger growth in September
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) released today the traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport during the month of September 2012, which indicated a 14.5% growth in passenger traffic compared with the same month in 2011, with 1.2 million passengers passing through its facilities. Aircraft movements also continued… Read the full press release
The Drake: Top Hotel Historically And Today
Condé Nast Traveler Lists The Drake Hotel in the Top 25 in the Midwest CHICAGO, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The historic Drake Hotel has recently been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler in the annual “Reader’s Choice Awards” as one of “Top 25 Hotels in the Midwest.” The November issue of Condé Nast Traveler unveils the “Best in the World,”… Read the full press release
Kane Pirie, CEO of Travel Republic, Steps Down from ABTA Board
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – The Travel Association today announced that Kane Pirie, CEO of Travel Republic, has stepped down from the ABTA Board of Directors. Kane joined the ABTA Board in October 2010 as an appointed (non-elected) Director. John McEwan, ABTA Chairman, said: “Kane has been a highly effective and well respected member of… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CALLS ON DAA MONOPOLY TO REVERSE DUBLIN AIRPORT’S SERVICE FAILURES
ONLY HALF OF T1 SECURITY UNITS OPEN AT PEAK TIMES 2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (30 Oct) called on the DAA to immediately address the awful service levels at Dublin Airport where inadequate staffing has led to extensive queues at T1 security (with delays of up to 40 mins), causing… Read the full press release
Airline ancillary revenue projected to reach $36.1 billion worldwide in 2012
The Amadeus worldwide estimate of ancillary revenue forecasts an11.3% increase, surpassing $3.6 billion in new receipts. Madrid, Spain & Shorewood, Wisconsin, 2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, IdeaWorksCompany, the foremost consultancy in the area of airline ancillary revenue and Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner for the global travel industry, announce the results of The Amadeus Worldwide… Read the full press release
ABTA Calls on Skiers to Hit the Gym Before They Hit the Slopes
Top British Skier Chemmy Alcott Supports the Call as Research Reveals a Third of Skiing Novices do no Physical Preparation at all 2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA is calling on skiers to get fit for ski as new researchi reveals today that a third (33%) of winter sports novices, (those who have never been on a winter… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Mulvane
150-room property brings Hamptonality to Kansas MULVANE, Kan., 2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 150-room Hampton Inn & Suites Mulvane/Kansas Star Casino located at Exit 33 off the Kansas… Read the full press release
Create Fun-Filled Holiday Memories At Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco
Hong Kong, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco invites guests to create lasting memories with an array of festive experiences this holiday season. Calm the body and mind with a soothing treatment at The Spa; indulge in delectable menus from the world-class kitchen at Brasserie S&P; or retreat to sumptuous guestroom accommodations with a special… Read the full press release