ABTA Reveals Consumers’ Top 10 Booking Essentials

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Financial protection, ABTA and ATOL membership continue to take three of the top five positions in consumers’ lists of holiday booking essentials as they did in 2011, illustrating that customers look for reassurance and protection as a priority when booking a holiday. Also in the top five booking essentials are safe accommodation,… Read the full press release

Group airlines lift passenger figures to over 78 million in first nine months of the year 2012 / Seat load factor rises group-wide to 79.3 per cent

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airlines in the Lufthansa Group continued their course for further growth in passenger numbers: From January until September 2012 Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS and Austrian Airlines carried a total of 78.8 million passengers, an increase of 3.5 per cent on the year-earlier level. Capacity was up by 1.8 per cent, while… Read the full press release

Hailing from Tolaini Estate, Winemaker Pierluigi Tolaini and Chef Davide Canella Celebrate Tuscany’s Traditions with Bountiful Lineup at One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Hailing from Tolaini Estate, Winemaker Pierluigi Tolaini and Chef Davide Canella Celebrate Tuscany's Traditions with Bountiful Lineup at One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Special menu events and cooking demonstration November 15-18, 2012 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Founded by Pierluigi Tolaini, the Tolaini Estate sited in the Montebello and San Giovanni vineyards is renowned for its production of wines embodying Tuscany’s rich traditions. Along with Tolaini and Guest Chef Davide Canella, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale will present a line-up of… Read the full press release

The Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, a future flagship for the brand, to be refinanced through a management contract

The hotel will benefit from a €47m renovation plan in 2013/2014 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its asset management and restructuring strategy, Accor announces the refinancing of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel through a management contract. The Group, which took over the hotel in early 2009 under a fixed lease agreement, will continue to operate the… Read the full press release

Mizzou, Zoo Announce Mizzou Sponsorship to Support Endangered Tigers

Mizzoui Tigers for Tigers sponsorship

Tigers will be strutting their stripes at the Saint Louis Zoo Thursday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m. 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Zoo’s Dana Brown President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Bonner joins University of Missouri Athletic Director Mike Alden and other university officials and student leaders to announce Mizzou’s support for tigers at the Zoo and… Read the full press release

Five For Frightening

Chicagoween’s Franken Plaza Extends to Five Days, October 26-30 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Daley Plaza’s fountain turns a festive shade of orange, it can only mean the return of Franken Plaza, the city’s Halloween celebration presented by UL, which runs five days this year, Friday, October 26 through Tuesday, October 30. Returning once again will… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Maldives launches special spa menu for kids

Dusit Thani Maldives launches special spa menu for kids

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Devarana Spa at the Dusit Thani Maldives has recently launched the special spa programme called “Happiness for the little one” for kids between 6 and 14 years old to enjoy themselves during the stay on paradise island. The extended a la carte menu for kids features five creative treatments offering a play… Read the full press release

July 2012: the essential facts and figures on travel to Canada

International visitor numbers came tumbling down, despite growth in the Australia, China and Mexico markets, reports CTC Tourism Snapshot. 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beware the Ides of…July: although 2.5 million international visitors came to Canada, that total was 4% down on July 2011. Only the Australia, China and Mexico markets could hold their heads up high… Read the full press release

NEW WORLD HOTELS CONTINUES STRATEGIC EXPANSION IN CHINA WITH TWO NEW PROJECTS OPENING IN 2015

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — New World Hotels furthers its expansion plans in China with two new projects in areas of high economic potential opening in 2015.  In all, 14 New World Hotels are in operation or in the pipeline, with a focus on China. Foshan New World Foshan Hotel will be a deluxe city resort located… Read the full press release

Пассажиры S7 Airlines могут выбирать попутчиков через социальные сети

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines первой в России предоставила возможность своим пассажирам еще до посадки в самолет получать информацию о попутчиках. Чтобы узнать, кто летит вашим рейсом, необходимо во время регистрации на сайте www.s7.ru указать свой профиль в одной из социальных сетей – Facebook, Vkontakte или Google+. На схеме салона самолета появится имя и фото пассажира, а… Read the full press release

San Antonio is Ready to Welcome Formula 1 Racing Enthusiasts

San Antonio is Ready to Welcome Formula 1 Racing Enthusiasts

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Formula 1 racing comes to Texas this November with the all new Circuit of The Americas™ complex, the only purpose-built facility in the United States. Located 83 miles from San Antonio’s culture-filled city center and right outside of neighboring Austin, the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX is expected to draw… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways готовится стать участником oneworld

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, одна из ведущих и наиболее быстро растущих авиакомпаний мира, стала кандидатом на вступление в глобальный авиационный альянс oneworld®. Об этом было объявлено в Нью-Йорке, где расположена штаб-квартира альянса, в присутствии руководства Qatar Airways. Вступление Qatar Airways в oneworld ожидается в конце 2013 или начале 2014 года. Спонсором присоединения авиакомпании к альянсу станет… Read the full press release

WIRED Study Finds Today’s Workers Are More Productive Outside the Office

WIRED Study Finds Today's Workers Are More Productive Outside the Office

Survey of WIRED community underscores the heightened importance of mobility for an increasingly untethered workforce New York – 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lines between business and leisure are vanishing rapidly according to a recent survey of WIRED’s audience of influencers, conducted in collaboration with Marriott Hotels & Resorts. The study, designed to explore the reality… Read the full press release

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Completes $6 Million Enhancement Project

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Completes $6 Million Enhancement Project

Resort Unveils Revitalized Public Spaces, Redone Tennis Courts, New Restaurant and the Area’s Only Executive Conference Center TUCSON, Ariz. – 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The AAA Four Diamond award-winning, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort today announced the completion of a multi-million dollar enhancement project. As part of the updates, guest will be introduced… Read the full press release

Picasso À La Carte Con Hilton Milan

Picasso À La Carte Con Hilton Milan

In occasione della mostra più attesa dell’anno a Palazzo Reale a Milano, Hilton Milan propone due pacchetti speciali con biglietti d’ingresso e una cena ispirata alle opere del grande Maestro MILANO – 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vivere la città ammirando Picasso e godersi l’elevato standard e l’eccellente servizio dell ‘Hilton Milan, gustando una cena ispirata ai… Read the full press release

Hilton Cardiff To Host ‘Groovy Baby Ball’ For Charity

Hilton Cardiff To Host 'Groovy Baby Ball' For Charity

CARDIFF, Wales – 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets have gone on sale for Hilton Cardiff‘s annual Hilton Foundation Ball, which this year has a retro ’70s theme. The Groovy Baby Ball will be held on Friday, November 9, to fundraise for Hilton in the Community Foundation, which supports local children’s charities in the region. This year… Read the full press release

Travel Industry Continues to Put Americans Back to Work

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Washington, D.C. – David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s September 2012 Labor Department report: “The Labor Department reported today that the economy created 114,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent, the lowest level in 45… Read the full press release

Hilton Meetings; Det gode møde i nye rammer

Hilton Meetings; Det gode møde i nye rammer

Hilton Copenhagen Airport afslører mødefaciliteter i elegant, nyt design KØBENHAVN – 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hilton Copenhagen Airport slår dørene op for en ny epoke i hotellets historie, som Danmarks ultimative businesshotel. Som en del af Hiltons store satsning ‘Room for the New’ har Hilton Copenhagen Airport forvandlet deres mødefaciliteter ved at opgradere hotellets 15 Hilton Meetings… Read the full press release

Marriott Launches New Ad Campaign for Frequent Business Travelers

Marriott Launches New Ad Campaign for Frequent Business Travelers

“For You, We’re Marriott” Campaign Welcomes Frequent Business Travelers Across Cultures. 2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global lodging leader, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today introduces its newest advertising campaign designed to showcase the breadth of its brands and welcome all frequent business travelers. The  new “For You, We’re Marriott” campaign focuses on African-American, Hispanic and lesbian, gay,… Read the full press release

Qatar Tourism Authority participates in Qatar Week: Ferjaan in Tokyo

Qatar, Doha, 2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrating Qatar’s 40 year relations with Japan, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will be participating in Qatar Week: Ferjan Tokyo, the five day celebration taking place in Tokyo. Taking part in the excitement and festivities, Qatar will be strongly represented by a host of strategic partners in addition to the MIA,… Read the full press release

The Sentosa Welcomes 2013 in Style

2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — The biggest party of the year is around the corner! Usher in the New Year with sumptuous feasts and revel in the joyous occasion at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel. Indulge in a six-course New Year’s Eve dinner ($246 per person) at The Cliff with delectable dishes such as wagyu rib-eye with sautéed… Read the full press release

The 2012 Hya Exhibition opens its doors to Dazzle fashionistas from around the region

The 2012 Hya Exhibition opens its doors to Dazzle fashionistas from around the region

Qatar, Doha,  2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Hya Exhibition, the Middle East’s largest Abaya exhibition was inaugurated on Monday the 24th of September, at the Doha Exhibition Center. Recognized as one of Qatar’s most fashionable and not-to-be-missed events, the Hya Exhibition is organized by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and will showcase the region’s finest… Read the full press release

LAS VEGAS MIXES FRIGHT NIGHTS AND BRIGHT LIGHTS

GHOSTS, GOBLINS, GLITZ & GLAM, LAS VEGAS DISHES OUT THE GOOD STUFF DURING HOWL-O-WEEKEND LAS VEGAS – 2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is the ultimate trick-or-treat destination for adults this Halloween. Visitors will be treated from the abnormal to the paranormal throughout October. The tricked-out, month-long Halloween celebration will culminate with the annual Howl-O-Weekend experience officially… Read the full press release

Blue Islands launch Paris and Amsterdam

2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two more European routes from Blue Islands will connect the Channel Islands to the world. Amsterdam (Schiphol airport) and Paris (Charles de Gaulle airport) are two of the largest airports in Europe with unparalleled connections worldwide compared to London Heathrow and London Gatwick. The new services, announced today by the local airline,… Read the full press release

Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards 2012 for the “Outstanding Achievement Award: Destination of the Year”

Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards 2012 for the "Outstanding Achievement Award: Destination of the Year"

2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards 2012 for the “Outstanding Achievement Award: Destination of the Year”, organised by TTG Asia Media, a leading travel and tourism publisher and events organiser in the Asia-Pacific. The award was accepted by Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT’s Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East… Read the full press release

Taking Tasmania’s wild beauty to the world

Key facts Tasmania will be promoted to the world as Australia’s fifteenth National Landscape in the Tourism Australia and Parks Australia program. Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson AM MP, and Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Tony Burke MP, today launched Tasmania’s national landscape – ‘Tasmania’s Island Heritage’. Key quotes “Increased exposure as… Read the full press release

Wedding Planners explored The World Best Wedding Destination

Bangkok, 2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi in cooperation with Thai Airways International; New Delhi recently hosted a 5-day trip ( 15-21 Sept ) to Thailand  (The World  Best Wedding Destination  Awarded 2011  voted by readers of Travel & Leisure )  for the exclusive top wedding planners of India. They  were… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises Announces Promotions in Sales

2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today announced the promotion of three of its area sales directors. Kris Emery and Nancy Gonzales have been appointed regional sales directors for the eastern and western United States, respectively, and Kim Guimaraes has been named director of national accounts. Emery and Gonzales will oversee a field sales team… Read the full press release

Stay, and Stay Fit – Fairmont Makes Working Out as Easy as a Walk in the Park

Stay, and Stay Fit - Fairmont Makes Working Out as Easy as a Walk in the Park

Fairmont President’s Club Guests Can Exercise Their Privileges with New Reebok Workout Gear Toronto, 2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a long track record of making it easy for guests to stay lean and mean while traveling, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is bolstering its popular Fairmont Fit program with new fitness gear, running shoes and other sports apparel from… Read the full press release

G6 HOSPITALITY, LLC ESTABLISHED AS MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR MOTEL 6, STUDIO 6 BRANDS

Dallas, Texas, 12-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the successful completion of the acquisition of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands by Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII from Accor, the brands will be managed and operated by G6 Hospitality, LLC. The newly-established firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and led by Jim Amorosia, CEO. “G6… Read the full press release