2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to the likes of Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Thomas Burberry and Alexander McQueen, England has more than its fair share of fashion talent. It’s no wonder then that London Fashion Week is a key calendar highlight for fashion scouts, editors and entertainment hotshots around the world. But, with icons hailing from… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Marketing
Hilton Pattaya Announces Participation In Hilton Worldwide’s Dream Resorts Promotion
Guests Can Save 30% Off Bed And Breakfast at This Stylish Hotel PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya together with Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of hotels and resorts today kicked off its Dream Resorts Promotion which allows guests to save 30% off Bed and Breakfast rates at participating properties.* To take advantage of this deal,… Read the full press release
BRITAIN SEEN AS A ROMANTIC LOCATION ACROSS THE WORLD
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones. The findings come from a survey where fifteen countries were asked to choose… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotels in Texas Tie Summer Room Rates to High Temps
Mild summer weather could mean “mercury rates” lower than USD 100.00. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assuming Mother Nature cooperates, visitors to the Lone Star state could enjoy incredible savings at three Four Seasons hotels in Texas this summer. Starting May 31, 2013, travelers who book the Big Chill package atFour Seasons Hotel Austin, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and Four… Read the full press release
Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
CHICAGO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today reported fourth quarter 2012 financial results as follows: Adjusted EBITDA was $147 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to $143 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of 2.8%. Net income attributable to Hyatt was $16 million,… Read the full press release
Reckitt Benckiser to move to WTC Schiphol Airport
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Reckitt Benckiser and WTC Schiphol Airport signed a long-term lease for office space at WTC Schiphol. A leading manufacturer of home cleaning, healthcare and personal care products, Reckitt Benckiser will be establishing its European and North American headquarters here. The company is renting a total of 2,560 m2 of office space in… Read the full press release
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Wins Major Route Service Award
San Diego International Airport is the overall winner for the entire Americas SAN DIEGO – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is pleased to announce that San Diego International Airport (SDIA) has been named the Overall Winner of the first heat of the sixth international Routes Airport Marketing Awards. It is the first… Read the full press release
Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — First organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the grand evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations namely “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” unveiled tonight (February 12). MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, President of Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM), Ung Vai Meng and Administration Committee member of… Read the full press release
Hotels Increasingly Offering Booking Options Through Social and Mobile Channels
TravelClick Data Finds that Three Quarters of All Hotels will Offer Consumers Ability to Book on Facebook and Mobile Devices by 2013 NEW YORK – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a recent survey from TravelClick (TravelClick.com), a leading global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, the majority of hotels will have booking engines integrated… Read the full press release
Ministry of Tourism uploads two Sound and Light shows on you tube: First Tourism Authority in the World to do So
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The entire 58 minute sound and light show at Red Fort, Delhi is now available for free viewing on You Tube. This has been done on the directions of Shri K Chiranjeevi, Union Minister for Tourism. The Minister had last month directed that the audio tracks of all 23 sound and light… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Japan Airlines (JAL) заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов из России в ключевые города Японии. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines, путешествующие рейсами авиакомпании из Хабаровска и Владивостока в Токио (аэропорт Нарита), смогут с удобной стыковкой добраться в пять крупных городов Японии – Саппоро, Нагоя, Осака, Фукуока и Окинава. Совместные… Read the full press release
Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi Is Now Open
Official blessing and inauguration held by His Holiness The Dalai Lama on Christmas Day Geneva, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, Kempinski, has reinforced its commitment to India by launching its first independently managed hotel in the commercial district of Shadara in East Delhi – Kempinski Ambience Delhi. The Buddhist spiritual leader and… Read the full press release
NEW INTERCITYHOTEL IN INGOLSTADT
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the end of 2013, a new InterCityHotel will be opening its doors in Ingolstadt in Bavaria, an important centre of the German automobile industry. The hotel will be located close to the city’s main railway station and will offer 144 rooms of the latest InterCityHotel design generation, each of which will be at… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Lavasa to open in Mugaon, India by 2015
Lavasa (District Pune), 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lavasa Corporation recently signed an agreement with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms to open Holiday Inn at Mugaon, the second town under development at Lavasa. Holiday Inn Lavasa, Mugaon, a 200-room mid-scale hotel is expected to open by 2015. Lavasa, India’s first planned hill… Read the full press release
CNN visits a wintery Oslo Airport
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just over a week ago, CNN’s Richard Quest visited Oslo Aiport with his “Business Traveller” show. Quest was on a mission to learn how OSL handles Norway`s demanding winter weather. During the course of a very hectic weekend, he got to try his hand at operating the world’s largest snowblower and de-icing… Read the full press release
South African Airways Certified as a 4-Star Airline for 11 Years in a Row
SAA Chairperson meets unions, staff Johannesburg, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acting SAA Chairperson, Ms Dudu Myeni, today met the airline’s management teams and union representatives to share with them the progress that is being made by the group as it works closely with the shareholder to deliver a winning long-term strategy for the airline. Ms Myeni… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Service with Opening of Atlanta People Department, Announcement of Atlanta Pilot Base
Southwest Will Open a Pilot Domicile at World’s Busiest Airport in August 2013 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the one-year anniversary of Southwest Airlines’ first flights into the world’s busiest airport, the carrier celebrated by opening its Atlanta People Department and announcing the carrier’s newest Pilot base at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opening in August 2013…. Read the full press release
Whistler Film Festival Society Announces Spring Fling – A Taste Of Whistler At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Apres Extravaganza At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa WHISTLER, B.C. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new event is set to launch the spring season in Whistler with a tasty après experience. The Whistler Film Festival Society presents Spring Fling – A Taste of Whistler on Saturday, March 30 at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Prepare… Read the full press release
GOLD STAR AWARDED TO BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has been recognised and rewarded for its Service Excellence at the Ireland Excellence Awards. The bestowment of the prestigious Gold Star accolade, which is independently validated by the Centre for Competitiveness and recognises organisations that have demonstrated excellence in their overall business performance, follows a rigorous examination… Read the full press release
India and Japan to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism Sector
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — India and Japan have resolved to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector. This was decided at a meeting between the visiting Japanese Senior Vice-Minister of Tourism, Mr. Hiroshi Kajiyama and Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi here today. It was also decided that both the countries will identify areas for working together and explore new opportunities in tourism sector especially in… Read the full press release
Kyoto ranks third place in the readers’ vote of the British magazine, Wanderlust!
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are delighted to announce that Kyoto ranks third place in the readers’ vote of the top city’s ranking of the Wanderlust Travel Award 2013 in the magazine, Wanderlust. It is one of the leading international travel magazines, covering adventurous, cultural and special travel interest. Top ten cities (Satisfaction rating) No. 1 Hoi… Read the full press release
MOTEL 6 NETWORK OPENS 63 LOCATIONS IN 2012
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — G6 Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, announces the opening of 63 locations in 2012, all under franchise contracts. The latest openings include 57 Motel 6 and six Studio 6 properties, with a room count of more than 5,100. “We… Read the full press release
Aeroflot-OPEN 2013 Chess Tournament celebrating the 90th anniversary of the air company will take place in Moscow (February 11 – 18, 2013)
MOSCOW, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already a traditional chess tournament «Aeroflot OPEN — 2013» dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the leading Russian airline company will take place in Moscow starting from February 11 till February 18, 2013. Sponsored by Aeroflot and organized by the Russian Chess Federation, this international festival is attracting a lot of amateur and professional chess players from all over the world. «Aeroflot OPEN» is held… Read the full press release
Skytrax launch an online Airline Passenger Video Guide featuring Airline service and product details
Passenger Guide to Airline Videos brings their service under one roof for ease of access Skytrax launch an online Airline Passenger Video Guide featuring Airline Videos 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Whilst such videos are already out there, we wanted to offer a one-stop opportunity for travellers to have easy access to view the very many airline videos. Time… Read the full press release
Heathrow announces £3bn of new private-sector investment in UK infrastructure
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today announced £3 billion of investment in Heathrow airport in addition to the £11bn that has been invested since 2003. The announcement forms part of the airport’s business plan for ‘Q6’ – the regulatory period which covers 2014-2019 – and it represents one of the largest private-sector investments in UK infrastructure…. Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Announces First Winner in the Trenton Takes Off Sweepstakes
Mardi Gras getaway winner announced DENVER, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced the winner of the first monthly prize in the Trenton Takes Off Sweepstakes. Joan L. will celebrate Mardi Gras in style with a trip from Princeton/Trenton to New Orleans onboard Frontier’s new nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport. “Winning this trip is a… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Hosting Open Houses for New Flight Attendant Jobs on February 16 – 17
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 2013. Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana 5 Village Circle Westlake, TX 76262 Dates/Times: Sign-in begins approximately one hour prior to each session and doors will close promptly at the following… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Claims a Hat-Trick in 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Voted the #1 in Riyadh in the Luxury, Service and Top Hotel categories. 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has been recognized as the #1 hotel in Riyadh for the Luxury,Service and Top Hotel categories in TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travelers’ Choice awards, the site’s largest Travelers’ Choice campaign to date with millions of reviews submitted for more… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport – New pop-up stores: Heureka Shop and Heineken Bar
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the new pop-up facility located at Gate 27, you can taste Heineken products until the end of April. The already familiar pop-up location at Gate 20 is a sales outlet for exciting products for children and adults alike: The Heureka shop has been opened there. The shop specialises in high-quality, innovative… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Nonstop Seasonal Service Between Denver and Greensboro Beginning May 1
Nonstop fares starting at $99* available until Feb. 16 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop seasonal service between its Denver, Colo. hub (DEN) and Greensboro, N.C. (GSO), with three weekly nonstop flights beginning on May 1, 2013. This will be the only nonstop service between these cities. To… Read the full press release