2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives extended a warm welcome to the 1st visitor to its 40th year of Tourism, on 3rd October 2012. Mr. Wai Shing Kwok, a Hong Kong citizen arrived Maldives by Sri Lankan Airlines flight which was the first flight to arrive on the 3rd October, landed at 0045hrs. This day is celebrated… Read the full press release
Dine indoors or out on fresh, seasonal dishes Miami, U.S.A. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Downtown Miami’s favourite dining destination has reintroduced the Lunch Break promotion with a delicious three-course menu for an unbeatable price of USD 19.00 per person. The Lunch Break at Edge, Steak and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami offers a three-course menu with choices available… Read the full press release
Participation in the Cultural Access Pass program connects new citizens to an exclusive travel offer MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of National Citizenship Week, VIA Rail Canada is encouraging Canada’s newest citizens to hop on a train and explore the country they’ve chosen to call home by taking advantage of an exclusive travel… Read the full press release
British airline easyJet has opened for ticket sales for its new direct service from Copenhagen to Edinburgh. The first flight out of Copenhagen will be on 21 March 2013. 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet opens non-stop service number 11 out of Copenhagen next spring. As from March 2013, passengers out of Copenhagen Airport can fly easyJet… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitBritain has launched a consultation on a growth strategy for inbound tourism to Britain, with an ambition to reach 40 million visitors by 2020, a 3% year on year increase. The strategy shows how aligning marketing and Government policy can deliver an economic legacy, building on Britain’s successful hosting of the 2012… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every year Phuket plays host to numerous festivals and celebrations – both national and international – but the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is arguably the most interesting, unusual, cultural, and delicious of them all. Held over a nine-day period in September or October, this festival celebrates the Chinese community’s belief that abstinence from… Read the full press release
The charm of Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Hangzhou at West Lake, China – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —UNESCO World Heritage Site An irreplaceable staple of Chinese cultural legacy, the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou was officially introduced to the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2011. The Lake, covering a substantial area of 3,322.88 hectares (13… Read the full press release
Singapore- 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the appointment of Damian Hickey as its Vice President, Distribution Sales and Services for the Asia-Pacific region. In his role, Hickey will have overall responsibility for travel content provider relationships in the region such as airlines and rail companies, which… Read the full press release
On-Property Celebrations Include Menu Additions from 1992, Pompeii-inspired Cocktails, Facebook Photo Contest & More 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club is commemorating the resort’s 20th anniversary since its grand re-opening in 1992 by restoring four original murals from the original Pompeii Room, now… Read the full press release
@FSLanai will have you at 140 characters Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel enthusiasts lucky in love are invited to be swept away by the allure of Hawaii’s romantic backdrop of swaying palms, white sand beaches and perfumed trade winds with @FSLanai. Inspired by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts new campaign The Spark, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces the… Read the full press release
Hotel at architectural landmark in Bahrain Bay to be managed by Wyndham Hotel Group as Wyndham Grand MANAMA, BAHRAIN, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with over 7,170 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced plans for the first Wyndham Grand® property in Bahrain following the signing of an agreement with… Read the full press release
Hershey, PA welcomes chocolate devotees to celebrate all things decadent Hershey, Pa. -2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey, the sweetest place on earth, welcomes “Chocolate-Covered February,” a month-long, town-wide celebration of everything chocolate featuring unique events and activities for all ages and tastes. As has become a ‘sweet’ tradition, the Chocolate Dinner Extraordinaire at The Hotel Hershey will kick… Read the full press release
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — 10 rooms offer guests new opportunities for accommodation in the Gallery Hotel, according to their needs and the reason for their stay. Gallery Hotel has designed 5 Deluxe rooms dedicated for clients looking for sophistication & 5 e-rooms designed for young businessmen who want technology & comfort within reach. The e-room is… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — World’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals company adds 600-unit luxury holiday resort in the Drenthe province of Netherlands Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that its Netherlands-based Landal GreenParks® brand has acquired the… Read the full press release
BANGKOK – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Millennium Hilton Bangkok today announced the appointment of hotel manager Denis Richter. A seasoned professional of the hotel industry with nearly 20 years of global experience, Richter is set to bring crucial expertise and fresh ideas to the role. Before joining Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Richter worked extensively around the world,… Read the full press release
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The haunting begins as Dusit Thani Manila presents ‘The Haunting’, a family Halloween celebration on Wednesday, October 31, 2:00 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom featuring the spellbinding Magician, the terrifying ‘Haunting’ activity for the entire family, enthralling arts & crafts and thrilling raffle draw prizes which includes a 3day-2night stay in Dusit… Read the full press release
Expand tourism by attracting diverse customers LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The demographics of today’s traveler are changing, and that can create new business opportunities for those who know how to connect with the diversifying market. At this year’s Nebraska Travel Conference, nationally recognized marketing expert Kelly McDonald will share her expertise in multicultural marketing… Read the full press release
Armenia’s First Hyatt-branded hotel to be Located in Capital City of Yerevan CHICAGO, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Ginekar Limited Liability Company for a Hyatt Place hotel in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Hyatt Place Yerevan is the third Hyatt Place hotel… Read the full press release
Enjoy signature Halloween-theme cocktails and snacks in EDGE Bar Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kettle corn-infused cocktails, vampire-theme snacks dubbed “bar bites” – even trick or treating: it’s all available this October atFour Seasons Hotel Denver. Stop in to EDGE Restaurant & Bar for some Halloween treats or to The Spa for some perfect fall pampering. The… Read the full press release
Palm Springs, Calif., – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time for the holiday season, the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) announces new non-stop flights making it more convenient than ever to experience the desert playground. Beginning November 15, 2012, Allegiant Airlines will have seasonal direct flights from Oakland, CA and Eugene, OR on Thursdays and… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company announced today that in coordination with various Governmental authorities, it will be conducting a full scale emergency exercise at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on the 4th of December 2012. The exercise will involve a dummy aircraft with actors who will play the role of the injured… Read the full press release
Eid Package Offers an Island Getaway in the Heart of the City DOHA, Qatar -2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Doha has announced a special Eid Al Adha package for guests looking for a short getaway to spend the long weekend with their families, without venturing too far from the city. With great views of the… Read the full press release
Introducing new seasonal dishes and flavours at Boston’s favourite restaurant Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — On October 23, 2012, The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston will unveil new Lunch and Dinner menus featuring fresh and heartwarming fall flavours that guests and Bostonians will crave. “We’ve combined our unique interpretation of comfort-driven favourites with the best local, seasonal… Read the full press release
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by Oct. 19; Travel Oct. 30 – Nov. 15 and Nov. 29 – Dec. 13 DENVER, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is celebrating falling leaves and chilly temps with some scary low fares for fall. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $68* each way. Tickets must be purchased… Read the full press release
OKINAWA, Japan and MCLEAN, Va., 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with Chatan Hotel and Resort Corporation, a subsidiary of Orix Real Estate Corporation, to manage Hilton Okinawa Chatan in central Chatan, Okinawa, Japan. Scheduled to open in 2014, the 346-room Hilton Okinawa Chatan is located in… Read the full press release
New Hotel Contributes to Tucuman Tourism and Economic Development MCLEAN, Va., – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the new-build 103-room Hilton Garden Inn Tucuman, the brand’s first hotel in Argentina. The company also announced the official appointment of Agustin Maddocks, former rooms division manager at Hilton Buenos Aires, as general… Read the full press release
An exclusive accessories collection at The Spa 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing an eclectic selection of hand-made and unusual jewelry, scarves and garments by prominent Mumbai concept store Bungalow 8 on level three of The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. The Bungalow 8 design philosophy has always been about different ways of expressing one’s individuality in an increasingly homogenous world, and in… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced certain preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 and announced that the Company is in negotiations to acquire a hotel booking website. Travelzoo expects to report revenues in the range of $35.0 million to $35.5 million for… Read the full press release
Madrid, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO has launched, in cooperation with representatives of leading international, regional and national hotel associations, a Global Partnership for the Hotel Industry aimed to bring the industry together to share best practices and find common positions on issues such as hotel quality, distribution or major consumer trends (Madrid, Spain, October 4, 2012)…. Read the full press release
Chef Chan’s signature dishes presented at Jin Sha October 17-28 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of China’s eight major cuisines, Cantonese cuisine is known for its unique style and flavour. At the award-winning Jiang-Nan Chun restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Chef Alan Chan and his team cook up authentic Cantonese dishes that make the restaurant a must-go. Born and… Read the full press release