Category Archives: Travel Education & Courses

Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme enhancing the future of Hong Kong Aviation – 2013 Programme Opens for Application

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Director General of Civil Aviation Norman Lo (eighth from right, middle row), Dragonair CEO Patrick Yeung (seventh from right, middle row), Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps Commanding Officer Group Captain Lee Kwok-wing (sixth from left, middle row), and Dragonair General Manager Operations Captain Peter Sanderson (sixth from right, middle row) with graduates of the 2012 Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme.

HONG KONG, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty-four Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme 2012 graduates were honoured at a special event organised by the airline as the programme concluded successfully last Friday. The programme, a major initiative under the Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy, aims to motivate and inspire young Hong Kong people aged 18 to 25 who aspire to… Read the full press release

CDA, Airport Concessions Workshop on December 14, 2012

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CHICAGO, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will present a free workshop on “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” on Friday, December 14, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. The workshop will be held at: City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection City Hall 121 N. LaSalle St.,… Read the full press release

Marriott International Commits to Career Development of Youth Throughout Europe

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Marriott International Commits to Career Development of Youth Throughout Europe

Apprenticeship Schemes Offer Industry Training and Long-term Employment Opportunities for Young People London – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched the Marriott Culinary Apprenticeship Academy (MCAA), its first coordinated effort in the United Kingdom to train and offer young people a viable career in the culinary and hospitality industry. The MCAA is… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season

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Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season

Renowned marine life artist’s work to benefit the Wyland Foundation and Lanai Cancer Fund Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, good tidings at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay will run from the depths of the oceans into the hearts of the Lanai community. In the spirit of giving, Four… Read the full press release

Coolidge Open House Celebrates Traditions of the Season with Author Gesine Bullock-Prado

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PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt.  – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Coolidge Holiday Open House welcomes you to return to a simpler time on Sunday, Dec. 9. An annual tradition, museums and exhibits at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will be open free of charge, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A highlight on this day’s hearty… Read the full press release

KYOTO TRAIL Association “KYOTO TRAIL DIGEST” in English version

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2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — We “KYOTO TRAIL Association” manage and maintain 5 hiking courses in total with which the participants climb Kyoto mountains of rich history; Higashi-yama course, Eastern Kitayama course, Western Kitayama course, Nishiyama course, and Keihoku Course, with an aim to promote pleasant sightseeing walk and to keep and enhance the health of the… Read the full press release

Make A Wish Fun Day At Hilton Abu Dhabi

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Hilton Abu Dhabi recently invited over 40 children from the Make A Wish Foundation UAE to the hotel for an afternoon filled with fun and games. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

ABU DHABI – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Abu Dhabi recently invited over 40 children from the Make A Wish Foundation UAE to the hotel for an afternoon filled with fun and games. The lively event took place in the Palm Garden and included interactive cooking classes with Hilton chefs, face painting, bouncy castle, magicians, arts… Read the full press release

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Supports Local Career Day

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King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), offered advice and support to over 250 students at Amman Baptist School at their recently held 8th Annual Career Day event. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

DEAD SEA – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), offered advice and support to over 250 students at Amman Baptist School at their recently held 8th Annual Career Day event. Students from the 10th, 11th and 12th grades were given coaching lessons, insights into career options and tips… Read the full press release

Hilton Team Members Celebrate Week-Long Community Involvement Programme At Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort & Residences and Hilton Dubai Creek

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More than 100 team members from Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, Residences, Hilton Dubai Creek and the Hilton Worldwide Regional (MEA) office took their passion for hospitality and service out into the local Dubai community recently in a major celebration drive for Hilton Worldwide's Global Week of Service. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Thousands of Children in Garhoud’s National Charity School Will Benefit From a Newly Renovated Auditorium & Library DUBAI, UAE – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 100 team members from Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, Residences, Hilton Dubai Creek and the Hilton Worldwide Regional (MEA) office took their passion for hospitality and service out into the local… Read the full press release

Applications invited for “Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme” as intake expands for 2013

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Participants will have the valuable opportunities to visit various aviation organisations to get an in-depth understanding of the industry.

HONG KONG, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Applications for the 2013 Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme, a key initiative under the Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy, are now being invited. The nine-month educational initiative, organised by Dragonair in conjunction with the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, is designed to educate, motivate and inspire young people aged 18 to 25… Read the full press release

Deadline for Alaska Airlines’ Paint the Plane Contest Nov. 30

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Ten days left for Hawaii keiki to submit artwork that may adorn a 737-800 aircraft HONOLULU — 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — School-aged children in Hawaii have just 10 more days to submit their artwork for Alaska Airlines’ statewide “Paint the Plane” contest. The contest is a partnership between the airline, Hawaii State Department of Education and… Read the full press release

Airport Shopping School Choir competition sees twelve finalists perform at the airport

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2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cape Town International Airport hosted the Airport Shopping local school choir competition on Saturday 17 November.  Congratulations to Harry Gwala High School from Belhar which walked away with the title for 2012! Coming in second was Settlers High School from Bellville West and Bloekbombos Secondary School from Kraaifontein took third place. The… Read the full press release

Al Mohannadi “With the cooperation and Support of the Nation’s different industries, we aim to elevate Qatar to become the world’s center in Sports tourism”

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Al Mohannadi “With the cooperation and Support of the Nation’s different industries, we aim to elevate Qatar to become the world’s center in Sports tourism”

In accordance with the ASPIRE4SPORTS 2012 exhibition, QTA organizes “Sport Tourism in Qatar” workshop Doha, Qatar, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the region’s largest sports focused forum, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), in partnership with ASPIRE4SPORTS and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), hosted a one day forum to discuss sports tourism in Qatar. ASPIRE4SPORT, one… Read the full press release

National Zoo – NEW POPULATION STATISTICS REVEAL ISLAND SCRUB-JAY AMONG UNITED STATES’ RAREST BIRD SPECIES

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NEW POPULATION STATISTICS REVEAL ISLAND SCRUB-JAY AMONG UNITED STATES’ RAREST BIRD SPECIES

2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists and collaborators have found that the island scrub-jay’s population on Santa Cruz Island—its only habitat—is significantly smaller than previously believed and that it is therefore at greater risk of extinction. According to the study, published in the October issue of Ecological Applications, the previous estimate of 12,500 birds is… Read the full press release

Accor recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute

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Accor is the first French Group to integrate the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the World Paris – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced today the company has been ranked on the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the… Read the full press release

Global Week of Service – November 13 Recap

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More than 60 Hilton Worldwide Team Members partnered with Chicago Cares and returned to Dewey Elementary Academy in downtown Chicago to continue work begun in June to revitalize the school's facilities. Learn more about the more than 300 Global Week of Service projects at www.hiltonworldwide.com/serve.

MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Day two of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service included more than 130 service events around the world including signature events in Memphis, TN; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL and Watford, England. Many projects were an extension of ongoing community partnerships and previous service projects that Team Members have been involved with in their local communities as… Read the full press release

Les Etablissements Hilton Hotels & Resorts de Paris s’Associent avec le Réseau GRETA pour Former des Travailleurs Handicapés au Secteur de l’Hôtellerie

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Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense et GRETA, le réseau de formation continue, ont décidé, en partenariat, de permettre à 9 travailleurs handicapés de découvrir les métiers de l'hôtellerie, leur offrant ainsi la possibilité de s'intégrer professionnellement dans un secteur riche en opportunités. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Le Groupe accueille 9 travailleurs handicapés sans emploi au sein de ses 3 hôtels: Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense PARIS – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense et GRETA, le réseau de formation continue, ont… Read the full press release

High-Tech Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author Michael Saylor to Keynote at GBTA’s Masters Program

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Alexandria, VA – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA today announced high-tech entrepreneur and best-selling author Michael Saylor as a keynote speaker at the prestigious GBTA Masters Program being held at the Mandarin Hotel in Washington, D.C., February 20-21, 2013. Saylor is the chief executive officer, chairman of the board and founder of the publicly traded company MicroStrategy. Founded… Read the full press release

UNWTO, Leading scholar awarded top prize for contribution to tourism knowledge

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Madrid, 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Erik Cohen, one of the world’s leading social science scholars in the field of tourism, has been named this year’s winner of the UNWTO Ulysses Prize for Excellence in the Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge, honoring those within academia making a significant contribution to the advancement of tourism. Mr. Cohen, the George S…. Read the full press release

Conservation and Economic Freedom Policies Key to Switzerland and Chile’s Top Annual Adventure Rankings

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Conservation and Economic Freedom Policies Key to Switzerland and Chile’s Top Annual Adventure Rankings

4th Annual Adventure Travel Development Index Ranks Adventure Tourism in Developed and Emerging Markets Washington -2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI), published by The George Washington University, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Vital Wave Consulting reveals that Switzerland and New Zealand topped the rankings on sustainable adventure tourism for developed nations while Chile ranked first in… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide, Global Week of Service – November 12 Recap

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Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton Worldwide and more than 100 Team Members from the Global Headquarters in McLean, VA kicked off the company's Global Week of Service by serving families at the ACCA Child Development Center in Fairfax, VA. Learn more about the over 300 Global Week of Service projects at www.hiltonworldwide.com/serve. Credit: Hilton Worldwide.

MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today marked the official kick off of the inaugural Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service as Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton Worldwide and more than 100 Team Members from the Global Headquarters in McLean, VA served children and families at the ACCA Child Development Center in Fairfax,… Read the full press release

GBTA Foundation, Project ICARUS Announces Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2013

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Project ICARUS is Looking to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Alexandria, VA –  2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the GBTA and Project ICARUS proudly announce the first Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability in business travel and meetings across North America. The Project… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group launches first IHG Academy in Italy

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2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of its first IHG Academy programme in Italy, through a collaboration with InterContinental De La Ville Rome and UET Italy, the European University for Tourism. The IHG Academy is a global network of educational and community organisations… Read the full press release

Trek the Americas with Lincoln Park Zoo Registration Coming Up for Spring Break Camp 2013

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Chicago – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The leaves may be falling across Chicago, but Lincoln Park Zoo has spring on the brain. Spring Break, that is. The zoo is pleased to announce its first-ever weeklong Spring Break Camp, and early registration is just around the corner. Open registration kicks off on the Lincoln Park Zoo website on Thursday, November 8,… Read the full press release

Jersey, Training pays off for T.G.I. Friday’s job-seekers

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48 unemployed Islanders have been offered jobs at new restaurant T.G.I. Friday’s 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The restaurant chain confirmed this week that of the 60 jobs created at the restaurant so far, over 75 per cent had been offered to locally qualified job-seekers who had benefitted from intensive preparation from the Back to Work team… Read the full press release

The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel Launches Santa’s Little Helpers Workshop

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Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roll up your sleeves and build your own festive gingerbread house this festive season with Santa’s Little Helpers Workshop! The chef at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel will teach Santa’s little helpers the tricks and tips to create a festive gingerbread house, one where each will be proud to showcase during Christmas parties… Read the full press release