2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announces the appointment of Caroline Plant to the position of Business Development Director. Ms Plant was previously Group Marketing Director for Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G.). Reporting to WTTC’s President & CEO, David Scowsill, Ms Plant will be responsible for generating membership, driving sponsorship revenues… Read the full press release
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Launches Art on the Road Tour Across America to Showcase Influential Local Art Forms and Their Contemporary Masters
2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — From unique blown glass creations in Seattle to the magnificent architecture of Chicago, art forms across America have sprung from both historic and modern influences. SpringHill Suites by Marriott, an all-suite hotel brand known for its appreciation of local art, launched Art on the Road: 10 Cities, 10 Discoveries, a journey to highlight… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Announce Fourth Annual TriLanai Triathlon
Resorts offer special rates for November’s offroad sprint triathlon Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — TriLanai and Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announce the fourth annual TriLanai Offroad Sprint Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, November 3, 2012. TriLanai will provide participants the opportunity to experience the island from a unique perspective rarely offered to the casual visitor… Read the full press release
Destinations: it’s time to measure up
The 2012/13 Canadian Benchmarking Study lets marketing organizations run the rule over their performance and compare with competitors 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — “It is much easier to make measurements than to know exactly what you’re measuring,” said science writer J.W.N. Sullivan. That’s no longer true for Canadian destination marketing organizations (DMOs). The 2012/13 Canadian Benchmarking Study offers… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire Hosts 5th Annual Terry Fox 5 km Run For Cancer Research
Sunday September 9, 2012 will be a day of fun and giving, come rain or shine as this year is set to be the best yet Hampshire, England – 2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Teaming up once more withFour Seasons Hotels in London at Park Lane and Canary Wharf, Four SeasonsHotel Hampshire will be embracing the spirit of the… Read the full press release
Hong Kong youth see dreams take flight as they graduate from the fifth ‘I Can Fly’ Programme
2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — One-hundred energetic and motivated young Hong Kong people today celebrated their graduation from the Cathay Pacific “I Can Fly” programme at Cathay Pacific City, the airline’s headquarters at Hong Kong International Airport. The event was hosted by the airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Ivan Chu. Joining the graduates for the celebration were the… Read the full press release
Spies the Limit
London Hilton on Park Lane Shakes (not Stirs) it up with a Secret Agent Package LONDON, 2012-08-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honour of Britain’s most famous spy – who has himself shaken into the hotel on occasions – London Hilton on Park Lane has created the ‘Spies the Limit’ package. Now guests can live the life of a… Read the full press release
Hilton Dunkeld House Takes Aim at Lovers of Scottish History with New Castles and Arrows Package
DUNKELD, Scotland, 2012-08-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Dunkeld House, located in Perthshire, has created a two day ‘Castles and Arrows’ experience to celebrate the launch of Disney Pixar’s Brave. Destined to pierce the heart of every fan and history lover, the hotel is inviting guests to discover the castles of Glamis, Blair and Scone which are all… Read the full press release
San Antonio’s Culinaria Restaurant Week Offers Set for August 18 – 25
2012-08-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culinaria, San Antonio’s premier wine and culinary arts festival, and the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau announce the third annual Culinaria Restaurant Week, August 18-25, 2012. More than 50 chefs and restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for lunch ($15) and dinner ($35). Some of the city’s most time-honored restaurants, along with… Read the full press release
Edge, Steak and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami Spices It Up in August and September
Daily offers during Miami Spice dining promotion Miami, U.S.A. – August 10, 2012 Miami foodies rejoice in August and September when Miami Spice, the city’s popular restaurant promotion, takes place. During the two months diners enjoy specially priced three-course meals at top restaurants. Edge, Steak and Bar, the hip new restaurant atFour Seasons Hotel Miami, is offering delectable Miami Spice menus… Read the full press release
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Aderisce Alla International Youth Week
Un Futuro di Stabilità e Speranza per I Giovani della Città Lagunare MILANO, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In occasione dell’ International Youth Day (Giornata Internazionale della Gioventù), l’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice ha messo a punto alcune attività che coinvolgeranno alcune giovani mamme e i loro bambini della Casa Famiglia Pio X di Venezia. Lo scopo è… Read the full press release
ROSEWOOD TUCKER’S POINT WELCOMES GUIDO BRAMBILLA AS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF
BERMUDA, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guido Brambilla has been appointed Executive Chef at Rosewood Tucker’s Point, Bermuda’s premier resort. Brambilla joins the Rosewood Tucker’s Point culinary team with more than 20 years of experience in fine dining around the globe. Most recently he was executive chef at Bermuda’s Elbow Beach Hotel. Born in Milan, Italy, Chef… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Continues Expansion in North America
Parsippany, N.J., 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — World’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals company adds more than 400 upscale units in the highly sought after Smoky Mountain region of eastern Tennessee 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 it has… Read the full press release
LUXURY REACHES NEW HEIGHTS IN RIVIERA MAYA AT ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA
Renowned Resort Offers the Ultimate in Comfort, Style, Dining and Privacy RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Captivating the soul with stunning natural beauty and pure refinement, Rosewood Mayakoba sits along a mile‐long arc of white Caribbean sand, nestled just north of the picturesque waterfront town of Playa del Carmen. Upon arrival, guests find an… Read the full press release
Military Members Score Free Vacations from Travel Site’s Buy One, Get One Free Vacation Sale
Parsippany, N.J, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Armed Forces Vacation Club® (AFVC) is holding a Buy One, Get One Free Sale. Members who book any seven-night stay by August 15, 2012 will receive a free seven-night Space Available (Space-A) stay. To take advantage of this opportunity, customers should enter the promo code BOGO when making the initial booking…. Read the full press release
Warwick International Hotels Wins Best in Class for New Website
Interactive Media Council grants site its highest award 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the revamp of its website www.warwickhotels.com in November 2011, Warwick International Hotels has been awarded Best in Class by the Interactive Media Council (IMC). The IMC, a nonprofit organization of web designers, developers, programmers, advertisers and other web-related professionals, created this top award to elevate the standards of excellence… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide Honored at White House for Leadership in Reduction of Health Disparities in the Workplace
One of the world’s largest hospitality companies recognized during special roundtable held by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, White House Business Council,and National Business Group on Health Parsippany, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the nation’s largest hospitality companies, was recognized at the White House yesterday by the U.S. Department of… Read the full press release
Priority Club® Rewards Introduces Priority Club Sweepstakes™ for Members in the U.S. and Canada
First-in-kind contest creates chance to win trips, merchandise, gift cards and up toone million points ATLANTA, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) Priority Club® Rewards today announced the launch of Priority Club Rewards® Sweepstakes, an industry-first redemption option that enables members to instantly redeem their Priority Club points for entries into a prize drawing. Similar… Read the full press release
Sheraton Opens Second Hotel in Greater Hartford
Located just minutes from Downtown, the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel is close to the Airport, Convention Center and Leading Attractions STAMFORD, Conn., 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of theSheraton Hartford South Hotel. Owned by Merced Partners and managed by Wischermann Partners, the former Marriott hotel is undergoing a $6 millionrenovation and conversion project to… Read the full press release
Aloft Hotels to Debut in South Korea with Aloft Suwon
Aloft Forges Ahead with Global Brand Expansion, Signing Deal to Launch First Hotel, Aloft Suwon, in South Korea in late 2014. SUWON, South Korea, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it plans to debut the Aloft brand in South Korea in late 2014, signing an agreement with development partner Youngshin HRD. Co., Ltd., a… Read the full press release
Calling All Aspiring Filmmakers: Intel and W Hotels Launch Innovative Film Series, Four Stories, Produced and Curated by Roman Coppola and The Directors Bureau
Global Online Screenplay Competition Launches; Three Winning Scripts to be Produced at W Hotels Around the Globe ‘Four Stories’ Film Series Kicks off the Ultrabook™ Experience, Intel’s New Series of Collaborations with Leading Innovators in Travel, Film, Business, Fashion and Design SANTA CLARA, Calif. & NEW YORK, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Offering aspiring filmmakers a platform for global… Read the full press release
STAPLEFORD PARK HOST PRIVATE AIR SHOW AND DINNER WITH THE RED ARROWS
2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stapleford Park Luxury Country House Hotel hosted an exclusive Private Air Show and Dinner with the Red Arrows on Monday 23rd July. The Red Arrows took to the skies over Stapleford Park on Monday evening with their trademark red, white and blue vapour trails. The private event was in aid of the Royal Air… Read the full press release
Hilton Brisbane Sponsors World-First Exhibition – ‘Portrait Of Spain: Masterpieces From The Prado’
BRISBANE, Australia, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Brisbane has affirmed its place in Brisbane’s thriving cultural scene, partnering with Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art for the world-first ‘Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado’ exhibition. The landmark exhibition marks the third partnership between two of the city’s leading icons – hotel and gallery – with… Read the full press release
Hilton Brisbane Celebrates Silver Anniversary and A$37 Million Refurbishment
BRISBANE, Australia, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of Brisbane’s leading hotels has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking the occasion by unveiling a completed A$37 million refurbishment across the entire hotel. In one of the single biggest investments made by any of Brisbane’s CBD hotels, Hilton Brisbane has spent more than A$14 million since January 2011, upgrading every… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds Airlines for Improved Performance
Washington, DC, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Statement by Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, on today’s announcement by the Department of Transportation that airline industry performance has improved: “Improved on-time performance for airlines is good news for business and leisure travelers, and we applaud the airlines for this accomplishment. But it’s just one step… Read the full press release
Dreams Become Destinations Rotating Routes for 1st Ethiopian Dreamliner
2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, which will be the first airline in the world outside Japan to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is pleased to announce rotating destinations, primarily in Africa, for its 1 st Dreamliner. The 1st Ethiopian Dreamliner will touch down in Addis Ababa at Bole International Airport on 17 August 2012. The first… Read the full press release
PATA Connects Industry Leaders and Youth at PATA Youth Forum
Bangkok, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA) Education and Training Committee, Taylor’s University and Lyceum of the Philippines University will organise the Manila Youth Forum on Thursday, September 27, 0900-1500, at Lyceum of the Philippines University as part of PATA Travel Mart 2012 (PTM2012), September 25-28, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, Philippines. The PATA 2012 Manila… Read the full press release
Istanbul on the Rise: Travel + Leisure Names Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet #1 Small City Hotel in Europe in Annual World’s Best Awards
Sister hotels in Istanbul continue to receive accolades from travellers and industry experts around the world. Istanbul at Sultanahmet, Turkey, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet was named the #1 Small City Hotel in Europe in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 2012 World’s Best Awards readers’ poll. The Hotel is set in the heart of Sultanahmet, less than… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Raises Money for Cancer Care and Research In Southern Nevada with 13th Annual Seasons 4 A Cure 5K Run, October 7, 2012
Proceeds benefit UC San Diego Nevada Cancer Institute; raffle prizes include dinners, shows, entertainment and Four Seasons stays Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas continues to make strides in the fight against cancer. The Hotel’s 13th Annual Seasons 4 a Cure Cancer Run & Fun Walk will be held Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the campus… Read the full press release
Marriott International Declares Cash Dividend
Bethesda, Md. – 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 14, 2012 to shareholders of record on August 23, 2012. Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) for company… Read the full press release