GUY HARVEY OUTPOST, A TRADEWINDS BEACH RESORT SPONSORS AUDITORIUM AT FLORIDA GULF COAST CENTER FOR FISHING

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guy Harvey Outpost Sponsore Auditorium at Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the United States… Read the full press release

Puneet Chhatwal appointed as new CEO at Steigenberger

Puneet Chhatwal appointed as new CEO at Steigenberger

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger Hotels AG is very pleased to announce Puneet Chhatwal (48), who has deep and long term international experience in hotel management, as its CEO. Having completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Delhi and a diploma in Food Service and Hotel Management, Chhatwal started his career with the India Tourism… Read the full press release

IHG’s boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo expands in Europe

IHG’s boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo expands in Europe Signings announced for hotels in Barcelona and Birmingham 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The roll out of InterContinental Hotel Group’s (IHG) boutique brand Hotel Indigo is gathering pace in Europe, with the company announcing the signing of the first Hotel Indigo for Barcelona and the second in Birmingham,… Read the full press release

Marriott Executive Apartments Strengthens its Position in China with the Opening of the Imperial Mansion, Beijing

Marriott International’s Extended Stay Brand Announces the 5th Property in China Located Next Door to the Forbidden City. 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today announced the opening of the 220-apartment The Imperial Mansion, Beijing – Marriott Executive Apartments. This is Marriott International’s (NYSE:MAR) fifth extended stay property  in China, showing great support and commitment for… Read the full press release

Warwick International Hotels presents its new global directory

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels (WIH) now represents over 50 hotels, resorts and & across 5 continents.  The group features large centre city locations such as in Bangkok and New York to smaller intimate centre city hotels in Paris and Malaga.  The location of the 4 & 5 star hotels and resorts is valued… Read the full press release

SPOOK-TACULAR SPECIALS AT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO

Trump Chicago will thrill and delight guests by offering exciting Halloween specials with the signature Trump touch. CHICAGO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Later this month, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago will thrill and delight guests by offering exciting Halloween specials with the signature Trump touch. From a distinctive overnight package and unique offers at The Spa… Read the full press release

SIRIO RISTORANTE NEW YORK TO OPEN AT THE ICONIC PIERRE, A TAJ HOTEL, NEW YORK

Adam D. Tihany Designed Restaurant to Capture the Essence of Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” Celebrated Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni Returns to Landmark Hotel New York, NY, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In October 2012, The Maccioni Group and The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York will open Sirio Ristorante New York. The restaurant, named after legendary restaurateur Sirio… Read the full press release

RCI® Brings America’s Trains Inc. Aboard, Adding Unique Train Accommodation Option for Members

Parsippany, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced a new affiliation with America’s Trains Inc. today. This agreement adds unique train accommodation options to RCI’s network of affiliated resorts. “Our affiliation with America’s Trains adds a unique vacation option for our members, adding even more variety to the types of accommodations… Read the full press release

Museo Pambata Presents ‘Art and Objects’ at Dusit Thani Manila

Museo Pambata Presents ‘Art and Objects’ at Dusit Thani Manila

Makati, Philippines, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Museo Pambata invites all art enthusiasts to help fulfill some of its 2012 wishes as it launches ‘Art and Objects’, a fund raising event to benefit Museo Pambata Foundation Inc., an art sale and auction that gathers artists who personally donated art pieces for this cause. Items for sale include those… Read the full press release

Travelport brings next-gen travel booking to Corporations in Russia

Moscow, Russia, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the launch of a new Corporate Booking Tool (CBT) for Corporations and business travel agents in Russia. The new product, TripGate™, has been developed by a leading Polish travel technology company – TravelTech – together with Travelport and brings… Read the full press release

PREFERRED GOLF PRESENTS ‘PLAYMORE IN EUROPE’

‘PlayMore’ Golf at Europe’s Leading Resorts 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golf enthusiasts looking to hit the links at Europe’s most acclaimed courses before the year’s end are invited to enhance their experience with Preferred Golf’s latest PlayMore special. An extension of the unparalleled Preferred Golf experience, this exclusive program allows guests to receive their choice of complimentary daily… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Expands Latin America Portfolio With Hilton Hotels & Resorts Development In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company’s First Hotel in this Bustling Brazilian City Reinforces Plans to Enter New Markets MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has announced that it has signed a management agreement with Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria Ltda. for the 298-room new-build Hilton Barra, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil – Hilton Worldwide’s first hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The project,… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt am Main: “The Spa” – a new dimension in relaxation

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt am Main: "The Spa" - a new dimension in relaxation

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2013, Frankfurt will see the opening of “The Spa”, a new urban day spa. The exclusive facilities will stretch over a floor space of 1,000 m² and provide a combination of health, beauty and care treatments. “The Spa” will feature a high-quality traditional men’s barber, and further highlights will include an… Read the full press release

ABTA Launches Checklist for Consumers on Financial Protection, including ATOL Certificates

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA today launched a new checklist for consumers offering advice on what paperwork to look for when booking travel arrangements.  The checklist is intended to help consumers understand the impact of the changes brought in by the Government reforms to the ATOL scheme of financial protection, including the introduction of ATOL certificates… Read the full press release

IHG Signs Deal to Open First Crowne Plaza Resort in the UAE

Dubai, UAE, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced it has signed an agreement with Kuwaiti-owned Almadina Real Estate Development to open a 442-room Crowne Plaza Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The hotel is currently under development on the manmade Marjan Island, giving it the… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide expande su cartera en Latinoamérica con desarrollo de Hilton Hotels & Resorts en Río de Janeiro, Brasil

El primer hotel de la compañía en esta importante ciudad brasileña consolida los planes de ingreso a nuevos mercados MCLEAN, Virginia, EE. UU., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide ha anunciado la firma de un acuerdo de gerenciamiento con Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria Ltda. para la construcción del hotel de 298 habitaciones Hilton Barra, Río de Janeiro, el primer… Read the full press release

Sabre Establishes “Passport to Freedom” as Part of Commitment to Fight Human Trafficking Worldwide

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith joins Sabre Chairman and CEO Sam Gilliland to introduce landmark program geared at empowering the travel and tourism industry to end human trade and exploitation (SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS) 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company, today launched “Passport to Freedom,” its comprehensive initiative seeking to unite the travel and tourism… Read the full press release

A Hilton Worldwide expande seu portfólio na América Latina com o projeto do Hilton Hotels & Resorts no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

O primeiro hotel da companhia nesta vibrante cidade brasileira reforça os planos de entrada em novos mercados MCLEAN, Va. 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Hilton Worldwide anunciou a assinatura de um contrato de administração com a Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria Ltda. para a construção do Hilton Barra, no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, que terá 298 apartamentos e será o… Read the full press release

Qantas renews global full content agreement with Amadeus

Qantas renews global full content agreement with Amadeus 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus travel agencies worldwide will continue to have guaranteed access to Qantas full range of fares and ancillary services via the Amadeus distribution system Madrid, Spain, 26 September 2012: Amadeus, a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and… Read the full press release

HEATHROW’S GROUND-BREAKING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CENTRE RECOGNISED IN AWARDS

HEATHROW’S GROUND-BREAKING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CENTRE RECOGNISED IN AWARDS

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow has secured a prestigious award for ‘Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility’ from The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). This is a global organisation dedicated to promoting best practices in procurement and supply. The shortlist included Balfour Beatty, EDF Energy, The FA Group and LOCOG. The award recognises ‘the highly… Read the full press release

Airports Authority Directors Adopt New Ethics Policies

Board Member Martire Re-seated; Will Serve through October 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors approved new ethics policies for board members and employees Wednesday in a meeting that also featured approval of an agreement to end legal action between Director Dennis L. Martire, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Airports… Read the full press release

Love Every Second in Sydney

Destination NSW, Qantas Airways and Qantas Vacations launch not-to-be-missed savings New York, NY – 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qantas Airways, Destination NSW and Qantas Vacations today announced fantastic travel deals and packages making it possible for Australia-bound travelers to “Love Every Second in Sydney.” Sydney’s natural surroundings and glorious harbor make it a must-see destination. Available for booking by September 28,… Read the full press release

Aviation an extraordinary opportunity for Austria as economic location

• Aviation sector employs a total of 75,000 people, and generates 4.6 billion euros, or 1.7 percent of total GDP • Forecast: demand for air transport services to double by 2030 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The renowned consulting and analysis company, Oxford Economics, has carried out a survey into the economic importance of the aviation industry… Read the full press release

Brand USA Announces Preliminary Results

Marketing Campaign Supports the President’s Executive Order on Travel and Tourism 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA today announced preliminary results of its national tourism marketing efforts.  The announcement follows today’s release of a progress report by the Departments of State and Homeland Security on the advances made in travel facilitation since the announcement of the… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Brand to Open Luxury Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico

2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International’s (NYSE:MAR) world-class luxury hotel brand, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, announced today plans to open a new 300-room JW Marriott Hotel in Cabo San Lucas in 2015.  The property will be operated by Marriott under an agreement with Operadora Punta Peninsula, S.A. de C.V., and ownership group Grupo Diestra.   Located… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Applauds Selection of Chris Thompson as President and CEO of Brand USA

Washington, D.C., 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association applauded today’s announcement by the Brand USA board of directors that Chris Thompson would be its next president and CEO. Thompson is currently president and CEO for VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s destination marketing organization. “Chris Thompson is one of the strongest destination marketing leaders in the country, and he… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR PRESENTS ITS BIGGEST EVER HUNGARIAN SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR 2013

AND ANNOUNCES 1 NEW BUDAPEST ROUTE TO/FROM GENEVA 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, Hungary’s low-cost, low-fare airline, today presented its summer schedule for 2013 which, with 33 routes on sale, is the largest ever. The airline also launched additional flights to Kiev**, Tel Aviv**, London and to sea destinations to accommodate the strong demand for… Read the full press release

Stapleford Park’s 6 Month Membership Offer

2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stapleford Park, a Luxury Country House Hotel in Leicestershire, East Midlands, would like to celebrate this year’s summer of Sporting success by offering a unique six month only membership from 1st October 2012 until 31st March 2013. This one time only membership offer has all the benefits and privileges of a full… Read the full press release

Nebraska Tourism Strategic Plan complete

LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Nebraska Tourism Strategic Plan ordered by the Nebraska Legislature is complete and available for review. This legislation, introduced by Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala, called for a study of current conditions and issues facing Nebraska tourism, and a long-term strategy for growth. The statewide plan to grow the economic base of… Read the full press release

Marriott Foundation Honored for “Bridging” Employment Gap

Marriott Foundation Honored for "Bridging" Employment Gap

2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities launched the Bridges…from school to work® program more than 20 years ago to reduce the career gap for youth ages 17-22 with mental, physical and cognitive disabilities. Since 1990, more than 950 local employers have provided employment opportunities for more than 2,400 youth, helping these young people with disabilities… Read the full press release