Unlock Zeta Bar’s Secret Garden At Hilton Sydney

Blossoming With Cocktails And Afternoon Tea Every Friday Night SYDNEY, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ladies pull out your best Friday frock and gents don your most dapper suits, Zeta Bar is set to bloom with the launch of ‘The Secret Garden’. Soak up the summer sun whilst imbibing on a mix of whimsical cocktails, sparkling icy… Read the full press release

Rose pruning demonstration at Woodland Park Rose Garden

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Seattle Rose Society will host a free rose pruning demonstration at Woodland Park Rose Garden Saturday, March 2, noon-3 pm. WHAT For tips on pruning roses, using proper tools and more, come to Woodland Park Rose Garden for the annual rose pruning demonstration hosted by the Seattle Rose Society. Learn where… Read the full press release

Ryanair To Increase EU261 Compensation Levy To €2.50 Following EU Court Ruling

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (11 Feb) announced it will increase the €2 EU261 levy to €2.50 per passenger for all bookings made from 1st March 2013 in order to fund an expected increase in its EU261 costs in “force majeure” cases where the airlines are clearly not responsible… Read the full press release

Maldives partcipates at OTM Mumbai

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives is currently showcasing its sunny side of life in the Indian market at OTM. Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) which started on the 8 th of Feb is One of India’s leading b2b  and consumer focused travel show. Together with 12 companies from the Maldivian travel industry MMPRC has taken up a… Read the full press release

Trang Opens New Eco-tourism Route, Prepares for Famous Underwater Weddings

Trang, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beautiful Trang Province, located along the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, is opening a new inland trail to promote eco-tourism in the area. Located south of the town center in Palian District, the new route features whitewater rafting, elephant rides, and visits to the Sakai, a tribal community in the Banthat mountains,… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines запускает новую услугу для деловых пассажиров

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines представляет новую услугу «Бизнес-24». Теперь, благодаря удобному расписанию S7 Airlines, пассажиры могут осуществить деловую поездку в один из крупнейших городов маршрутной сети S7 Airlines и вернуться обратно в течение одного дня, получив при этом скидку на авиабилет и ряд других преимуществ. Услуга доступна для перелетов между Москвой и 14 городами маршрутной… Read the full press release

VISITENGLAND PROMOTES COASTAL BREAKS IN NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost domestic tourism in 2013 by promoting short breaks in some of England’s most spectacular coastal locations.  The campaign is the third of six launching from January to March, covering the four key themes of countryside, coast, heritage… Read the full press release

LAS VEGAS SETS RECORD FOR VISITATION IN 2012 WELCOMING NEARLY 40 MILLION VISITORS

Increases in core indicators point to continued recovery for Las Vegas tourism  LAS VEGAS, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas welcomed a record 39.7 million visitors in 2012, approximately a half-million more visitors than the previous high of 39.2 million set in 2007. The record visitation generated more than $40 billion in economic impact for… Read the full press release

A Beautiful Way to Beat the Bulge

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get ready to jet set your way to an A list body this spring because the fitness experts at Boot Camp Jersey have created the ultimate luxury workout break for getting into shape. Boot Camp Jersey has teamed up with a selection of luxurious four and five star hotels on the island… Read the full press release

Culinary Adventures Await At Hilton Lima Miraflores And Social Restaurant & Bar

Hilton Lima Miraflores Guests Unleash their Inner Chef with “Master Peruvian Chef” Package LIMA, Peru, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Discover. Create. Savor. From amateur to master chef, travelers are immersed in the Peruvian food revolution with a three-day culinary package at the new Hilton hotel in Lima. The recently-opened Hilton Lima Miraflores takes guests on a… Read the full press release

Latest News from Lonely Planet

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In February’s edition of Latest from Lonely Planet: Surprising Romantic Getaways Racking your brains for a gift other than roses or chocolates this Valentines Day? Lonely Planet’s US Travel Editor, Robert Reid, selects six romantic breaks to surprise your loved one. Sitting pretty at number one is Canterbury, made famous by literary… Read the full press release

Fashion Festival gets underway

Tickets on sale for Bath in Fashion 2013 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout the years, Bath has always attracted the most fashion conscious amongst society, but from Tuesday 12th February, visitors can see why this city continues to play its part in today’s fashion by snapping up tickets for this year’s Bath in Fashion event (13-21 April… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards Members Can Win One Million Aeroplan Miles

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  One lucky winner will be able to take the vacation of a lifetime thanks to Wyndham Hotel Group’s Wyndham Rewards® guest loyalty program, which is offering members a chance to win one million Aeroplan® Miles. An earning partner in the Wyndham Rewards program, Aeroplan is known throughout Canada as the premier… Read the full press release

YYC welcomes over one million passengers every month of 2012!

Calgary, AB. – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was another record-breaking year at Calgary International Airport (YYC), with over 13.6 million passengers travelling through the airport in 2012. While passenger traffic grew just over six per cent last year, cargo activity also grew with an increase of five per cent to over 117,000 metric tonnes. YYC is the… Read the full press release

A Major Upgrade to Silicon Valley Airport’s West Side Moves Closer to Reality with Notice of Intended Award

A Major Upgrade to Silicon Valley Airport’s West Side Moves Closer to Reality with Notice of Intended Award

Signature Flight Support, a Global Leader in Corporate Aviation and Representing the Personal Aircraft of the Principals at Google, is the Recommended New Tenant for SJC SAN JOSE –  2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff intends to recommend Signature Flight Support, a global leader in managing corporate aircraft, be awarded a 50-year lease on the… Read the full press release

Hilton Terminal 5 Launch Global Guide To Business

Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has launched a Global Guide to Business this month, aimed at conference and event organisers dealing with worldwide clients. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

LONDON – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has launched a Global Guide to Business this month, aimed at conference and event organisers dealing with worldwide clients. Capitalising on both its airport location and conference and events bookings involving large numbers of international delegates, the hotel has devised the guide as a… Read the full press release

Travelport and Rickshaw Travels announce continued partnership

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Rickshaw Travel Group (Rickshaw Travels), a major East African tour operator, have announced the continuation of their successful business relationship with the signing of a three-and-a half year renewal contract. The new deal will see Travelport continue to provide Rickshaw… Read the full press release

Win a Holiday for 2 to Turkey direct from Shannon

Win a Holiday for 2 to Turkey direct from Shannon

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Win a holiday for 2 from Shannon to Bodrum with Wings Abroad. For your chance to win just click on the competition tab at the top of the Wings Abroad Facebook page www.facebook.com/WingsAbroad and share with you friends! Good Luck! ###

Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest Appoints Konstantin Yonchev As Director Of Sales

Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest today announced appointment of Konstantin Yonchev as director of sales. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

BUCHAREST, Romania – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest today announced appointment of Konstantin Yonchev as director of sales. Linda Griffin, general manager Athénée Palace Hilton, said: “We are delighted to welcome Konstantin in his new role. His expertise and enthusiasm make him the ideal person for the position and we are happy to… Read the full press release

Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrates its centenary year

Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrates its centenary year

Paris – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beloved by royalty and a haven for celebrities, Dorchester Collection’s Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrates its centenary this year having held residence on the fashionable avenue Montaigne since 1913. The hotel, which received the Palace distinction in 2011, is famed for its historical heritage, location and timeless elegance. To mark its… Read the full press release

President Bill Clinton to keynote WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April 2013. Other Summit speakers include more than 40 leading public figures, including Sir… Read the full press release

Travel Exports Make Historic Gains in 2012

Year-end Figures Reveal Travel Exports Grew More than Twice as Fast as Overall Exports; Post Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Export Growth Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased $3.9 billion… Read the full press release

Afternoon Tea With Jimmy Choo At The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — MO Bar at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to announce its latest fashion tea in collaboration with Jimmy Choo, one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands.  Jimmy Choo shoes and handbags are often worn by style icons around the world, from celebrities to royalty, and from musicians to… Read the full press release

From the Boardroom to the Breakroom, Marriott Scores a Perfect 10

National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Applauds Company Bethesda, Md., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc., (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) as one of the Top 50 Companies For Executive Women in 2013. Marriott was ranked in the top 10 on this prestigious list, which recognizes organizations whose policies… Read the full press release

Get Hollywood Glam in Las Vegas: The Spa at Four Seasons Offers “Red Carpet” Treatments and Services This Awards Season

Offerings include body bronzing, semi-permanent mascara, body treatments and more. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Forbes Five Star Spa atFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is taking a cue from Hollywood, offering a variety of red carpet-worthy treatments and services this awards season, and year around. As Hollywood starlets go glam for the approaching Grammys and Academy Awards, visitors to… Read the full press release

Discover “China’s Terracotta Warriors” At The Asian Art Museum With Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco

Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is delighted to offer guests access to the prestigious new exhibition “China’s Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor’s Legacy,” on view at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum from February 22 through May 27, 2013. This rare U.S. exhibition, organized by the Asian Art Museum in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute… Read the full press release

Bearing Lavish Mezze Spreads and Entrees, the Easter Brunch at One-Ninety Creates an Exceptional Family Get Together at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Easter egg hunt in ballroom foyer heightens the celebration for the young ones. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Designed to create a memorable dining experience for families as they celebrate Easter, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale pulls out the stops with an expansive three-course Easter Brunch in One-Ninety restaurant. An extensive selection of appetizers, desserts and applewood grill entrées awaits brunch lovers… Read the full press release

Marriott Leads Industry in Diversity

2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott’s longstanding reputation for embracing differences was highlighted again this week as LATINA Style Magazine and the New York Chapter of the National Urban League honored the company for its diversity and inclusion efforts. Marriott was ranked fifth on the 2012 LATINA Style 50 list for career opportunities, and is the only… Read the full press release

Hilton Surfers Paradise Celebrates A Bright Future

SURFERS PARADISE, QLD, Australia, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having welcomed 2013 in spectacular fashion, Hilton Surfers Paradise continues to celebrate well into the new year with a bevy of recent achievements. Now widely recognised as one of the top dining establishments on the Gold Coast, Salt grill by Luke Mangan, located on level 1 of the… Read the full press release

British Airways Terminal 5: The art

2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways moved into Terminal 5, its new home at London Heathrow airport, on March 27, 2008. In celebration of the move, the airline commissioned artworks through art curating company, Artwise, with whom they have worked for the last 12 years, for their new ‘Galleries’ lounges. Under the direction of Susie Allen,… Read the full press release