Arusha – Madrid, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism in African National Parks, organized by UNWTO and the Government… Read the full press release
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Stansted’s Traffic Falls Again As BAA Admit Any New Owner Can Run It Cheaper
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, the UK’s favourite airline, today (19th October) condemned Stansted Airport owner BAA/Ferrovial for again running down traffic at the airport during September. Stansted handled 4% less passengers in September 2012 than it did in the same month last year. While Stansted’s traffic continues to decline, the BAA has also admitted that… Read the full press release
News Brief: Industry Group Adopts Foundation Standard for New Distribution Capability
Abu Dhabi – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA Passenger Services Conference (PSC) adopted a Resolution on a Foundation Standard for a New Distribution Capability (NDC), during a meeting at the World Passenger Symposium in Abu Dhabi this week. The NDC will enable airlines to offer more options… Read the full press release
Spa Goers Vote Spa & Hammam at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus Their Favourite Spa in Turkey for Three Consecutive Years in SpaFinder Wellness 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards
Prestigious tenth annual awards honour spa-goers’ favourite spas across the globe Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — SpaFinder Wellness, the global spa and wellness resource, has named the Spa & Hammam at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus as winner of the prestigious 2012 Country Award for Turkey. This recognition is given annually to the top spa in… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS CEO CALLS FOR LONDON HEATHROW RUNWAY EXPANSION FOR UK TO REMAIN GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE
Akbar Al Baker Stressed Airport Growth Was A Necessity Not An Option During Keynote Address To Industry Professionals At Aviation Club Lunch In London Airline Boss Stresses Gulf Carriers Playing Pivotal Role In Global Aviation London, UNITED KINGDOM – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has called on the British… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Announce College Students Selected for Annual Travel Program
DALLAS – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines,(NYSE: LUV), in conjunction with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), today announced students selected to receive the annual “Lanzate/Take Off” Education Travel Award. Applications for this year’s program, the theme of which is “Dandole Alas a Tu Exito/Giving Flight to Your Success,” began in March. More than… Read the full press release
Dragonair Introduces Latest Seasonal Menus with Crab Roe Delicacies and Hot Pot Rice for Autumn
HONG KONG, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today announced a new round of its seasonal inflight menus featuring crab roe and hot pot rice dishes, which have been well received by passengers in previous years. Crab roe dishes were first introduced on Dragonair flights in 2009. For the latest version of the menu, which is being… Read the full press release
Seasonal Rejuvenation at Qin The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
Pamper and rejuvenate this autumn with blissful massages Shanghai, China – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autumn is the right time to nourish and nurture the skin before the coming of winter. Qin The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai invites guests to come pamper themselves with a choice of luxurious massages using organic essential oils to deeply soothe the body and soul…. Read the full press release
Shock Treatment from Jersey Heritage at Mont Orgueil
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Prepare yourselves for a night of ghosts, ghouls, creepy characters and spine tingling stories this Halloween as Mont Orgueil Castle in Jersey is transformed into a living, breathing ‘House of Horrors’! Jersey Heritage is throwing open the doors of this historic landmark on Sunday 28th October for its annual ‘spirited’ evening, a… Read the full press release
Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental Brands Enter Uruguay Market
Franchise Agreement with Olecram Expands Travelers’ Options in Montevideo and Punta Del Este MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is franchising the use of its Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental brands to Olecram SA, a leading transportation company based in Montevideo, Uruguay. This agreement will bring the Alamo and National brands… Read the full press release
Screenings of Spielberg’s LINCOLN Scheduled for November 8 in Richmond and Petersburg
-Movie was filmed entirely in Richmond and Petersburg areas – RICHMOND, Va., 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Legendary producer/director Steven Spielberg’s major motion picture LINCOLN, filmed entirely in the Richmond/Petersburg area in 2011, will be shown in a pair of special by-invitation-only advance screenings in Richmond and Petersburg on November 8th. The screenplay was adapted from the… Read the full press release
Liberation Group are Beer Champions
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liberation Group, the Channel Islands leading pub, bars and drinks business, has scooped another major industry award. Last night, at the British Beer and Pub Association dinner, the company was crowned Beer Champions in front of industry peers and influential journalists. It is the first time the accolade has been awarded and… Read the full press release
Hilton Columbus Downtown Announces Opening
532-Room Property is Situated in the Center of the City’s Popular Neighborhoods COLUMBUS, Ohio – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Hilton Hotels & Resorts announces the official opening of Hilton Columbus Downtown, poised to be a top destination in the heart of the city. The 532-room property is located at 401 North High Street, conveniently positioned in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai Presents Australian Food and Wine Master Week
The finest food and wines from Australia hosted by guest Chef Lance McKenzie Shanghai, China – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai presents some of the finest wines and foods from Australia through October 26, 2012. Guest Chef Lance McKenzie from the renowned restaurant Rococo Noosa in Queensland, Australia is hosting the festivities at Steak House, including cooking classes, wine… Read the full press release
The HR Team at Brown’s Hotel are proud winners of the SME HR Initiative of the Year Award
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are pleased to announce that Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel was last night awarded the ‘SME HR initiative of the year Award’ (for small and medium enterprises), at the 2012 CIPD People Management Awards. Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel prides itself on its unrivalled service and wanted a training programme to reflect this. … Read the full press release
New Unique Hampton Inn & Suites Opens, Keeping Austin Stylishly Weird
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Michael V. Harrell and co-owner Robert M. Rogers open 158th Hampton hotel in Texas MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-19 — /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 137-room Hampton Inn… Read the full press release
Vision Hospitality Group’s Hampton Inn & Suites Becomes First Silver LEED Certified Hotel in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TN – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vision Hospitality Group’s Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanoooga/Downtown received Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for New Construction on Sept. 25, distinguishing the property as the first to achieve this status in the City of Chattanooga. LEED is a rating system used by the United States… Read the full press release
RIU Hotels & Resorts to Adopt Travelife Across its Entire Portfolio
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelife is delighted to announce that RIU Hotels and Resorts has announced a commitment to audit its entire property portfolio against the Travelife Sustainability System by the end of 2014. The hotel group has already started phase one of the project with the first seven RIU Hotels & Resorts achieving Travelife Gold… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Announces ‘Meat The Reel Australia’ Exquisite Wine Dinner At Flare Restaurant
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest exquisite wine dinner promotion at Flare restaurant. The promotion is held in partnership with a true veteran of the Australian wine industry, Leigh Gilligan, and will feature vintages from Australia’s premier region, McLaren Vale. Guests can enjoy delicious Australian cuisine such as aged… Read the full press release
ED MCHALE NAMED TO KINGS ISLAND HALL OF FAME
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Kings Island executive Ed McHale will be inducted as the newest member of the 364-acre amusement and waterpark’s Hall of Fame. McHale will be inducted as the lone member of the 2012 Hall of Fame class Saturday, October 27 at Kings Island during a 10:45am ceremony on… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Brings Innovation and Variety to In-room Dining
Menu items include healthy, indulgent, and ethnic dishes that give guests a taste of the world without leaving Los Angeles Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lights! Camera! Devour! Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has introduced a new show stopping in-room dining menu that is stealing the attention and appetite… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Unveils Special Packages For Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced fabulous food and beverage offers in line with Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012, one of Pattaya’s famous festivals, which will take place from November 30, 2012 to December 1, 2012 at Pattaya Beach. The skies above Pattaya are once again set to erupt in a… Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On DAA & CAR To Confirm That Pension Bill Will Not Be Passed On To Passengers
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No1 airline, today (19 Oct) called for confirmation from the DAA airport monopoly and the Commission for Aviation Regulation that any unjustified contribution to the DAA’s pension scheme will not be passed on to passengers in the form of higher airport charges, but will be funded instead from the sale… Read the full press release
IHG is Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand with 18 World Travel Awards wins across the region
Singapore, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) took home 18 accolades at the 2012 World Travel Awards (WTA), which took place at the InterContinental Singapore last night. IHG took home the title for Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand, as well as a slew of awards across its brands for properties across Asia, Australasia and the… Read the full press release
Kuusamo selected as Airport of the Year for 2012
Finavia has chosen Kuusamo Airport as the airport of the year for 2012. The main selection criteria were financial effectiveness and customer satisfaction 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Kuusamo Airport has successfully improved key financial figures and the efficiency of operations. In addition, operating as a customer-oriented service organisation during the past year has been a good… Read the full press release
Festive Celebrations and New Year’s Eve Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
It’s snowing crystals atFour Seasons this holiday season in Prague Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are a special time in Prague as the entire city celebrates the festive season. Christmas markets, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Christmas cookies and special sweets, choirs and concerts create a magical atmosphere in this cultural heart of… Read the full press release
Ryanair Rejects False Italian Tax Claims
Ryanair, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — confirmed that it has complied, and continues to comply, with Irish and EU tax legislation in respect of its pilots and cabin crew, who are covered by EU regulations applicable to mobile transport workers in respect of their employment, which takes place on Irish registered aircraft (which is defined under EU… Read the full press release
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Signs New Strategic Partnership with The German Golf Association
Three-Year Partnership Makes Marriott Hotels & Resorts the Official Hotel Partner of the DGV. Frankfurt – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts yesterday signed a three year strategic partnership with the German Golf Association (DGV), the umbrella organization representing over 800 golf clubs in Germany. The partnership, effective from 1st January 2013, makes Marriott… Read the full press release
Halloween investit l’hôtel Hilton Evian-les-Bains pour s’amuser et se régaler an famille !
Menu à thème, brunch et découpe de citrouille, un programme riche en partage et complicité pour fêter la tradition la plus effrayante de l’année ! EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avec le 31 octobre, viennent les frissons et les friandises ! Comment ne pas résister à Halloween, fête tant aimée par nos chères têtes… Read the full press release
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES NAMED “LEADING CARIBBEAN AIRLINE 2012” BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines was voted the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards recently held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. For the third consecutive year, Caribbean Airlines has been given the nod as the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards, the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought after awards programme in the global travel and… Read the full press release