2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Till last year Mani Majra a small town within the Union Territory of Chandigarh, was known mainly for being a prosperous suburb. After the release of the international film “Zero Dark Thirty,” which was shot in Mani Majra, it has acquired the potential to attract international tourists keen to see where the… Read the full press release
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Luxury Passport To The International Motorshow With Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has created a special offer that allows guests to discover the latest car innovations at the 83rd International Motorshow at Geneva’s Palexpo, which takes place during the two first weeks of March. Specially created for automobile enthusiasts and those interested in futuristic car creations, guests booking Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full press release
Family owned Château La Chaire Hotel celebrates 4 AA stars
Consistent investment in people, training and standards pays off 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The family owned Château La Chaire Hotel, located in Jersey’s quiet north east corner, is celebrating the award of 4 AA Stars for the first time. 2013 seems to be a year of significant milestones for the hotel and awarding body, the AA,… Read the full press release
VIRTUOSO® ANNOUNCES 2013 CHAIRMAN’S RECOGNITION EVENT TO BE HELD IN SWITZERLAND OCTOBER 14-20
NEW YORK, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today leading luxury travel network Virtuoso® announced it will host its ninth annual Chairman’s Recognition Event in Switzerland, treating the group’s top producers from North America, the Caribbean, South America and Australia to an unforgettable “Tour de Suisse” starting in Zurich and ending in Geneva. The event will take place October 14-20,… Read the full press release
Thailand wins for the third consecutive year the International Snow Sculpture Contest at the Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan
Bangkok – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The title of Grand Champion has again been bestowed on Thailand’s master ice craftsmen as they produced the winning entry in the 40th International Snow Sculpture at the 64th Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan, held during February 5-11, 2013. For this year, there were 11 international teams participating in the completion…. Read the full press release
Follow Abraham Lincoln to Great Virginia Getaways This Spring
Encounter the real Abraham Lincoln and Steven Spielberg’s LINCOLN only in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since its release in November the Steven Spielberg movie LINCOLN, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and filmed entirely in Virginia, has generated a buzz unlike almost any other history-based movie in recent memory. With 12 Academy Award nominations and… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Unveils ‘Journey Of Love’ Romantic Set Menu For Valentine’s Day At Flare
When Truly Unforgettable Moments Meet the Needs of Love-Struck Couples at This Intimate Restaurant PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its ‘Journey of Love’ Valentine’s special which will be available at Flare restaurant on February 14, 2013 for couples to celebrate their love for each other. The four-course romantic journey comprises of dishes… Read the full press release
WINTER ISSUE OF LAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
Los Angeles, California, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter issue of the LAX Capital Improvements e-newsletter is now available online at: http://www.lawa.org/laxdev/Newsletter.aspx . The newsletter describes the latest developments and current status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvements program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The current issue highlights: Unveiling of new Dining/Retail concepts for New Tom Bradley International Terminal LAX… Read the full press release
Tourism Notification System for Spring Festival Golden Week activated
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “Tourism Notification System for Spring Festival Golden Week” will officially come into operation between Guangdong and Macau during February 9 – 15 to ensure smooth and hospitable reception for visitors during Lunar New Year. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) and Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province have long established the “Tourism Notification… Read the full press release
‘Xin nian kuai le’ from Heathrow
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow’s preparation for Chinese New Year is in full swing as the airport gears up for the annual influx of Chinese passengers travelling to London to celebrate the national holiday As a commercially important customer for Heathrow, Chinese passengers are responsible for around 25% of luxury spend at the airport despite representing… Read the full press release
PATA Annual Summit to Define and Advance the ‘Complete Visitor Economy’
Bangkok, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok April 25-28, 2013. The PATA Youth Forum will commence on Thursday, April 25, followed by the one-day summit on Friday April 26, and the PATA Board meetings and AGM on April 27-28 respectively. Under the… Read the full press release
Foreign Exchange Earnings from Tourism Increases by Twenty Percent
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The growth rate in Foreign Exchange Earnings(FEEs) from tourism in Rupee terms in January 2013 over January 2012 was 20.6%. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) also showed a growth of 2.6% in January 2013 over January 2012. The following are the important highlights regarding FTAs and FEEs from tourism during the month of January 2013…. Read the full press release
Torsten Van Dullemen Appointed General Manager Of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Torsten Van Dullemen as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai effective January 2013. Mr Van Dullemen succeeds Andrew Abram, who has left the Group to pursue other opportunities. Mr Van Dullemen first joined the Group in 2004 as Resident Manager of… Read the full press release
AVIS CELEBRATES 100,000 SELECT & GO TRANSACTIONS
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that Avis Preferred® Select & Go, the Company’s vehicle selection service, has exceeded 100,000 vehicle exchange transactions, including upgrades. Launched in June and now available at top airport locations in the United States, Select & Go empowers frequent renters to select the vehicle that best fits… Read the full press release
Estonian Air carried 43 627 passengers in January
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2013, Estonian Air carried 43 627 passengers out of which 43 367 on regular flights. In the same month last year, Estonian Air carried 42 657 passengers. The regularity of Estonian Air flights in January was 99.3% and punctuality 84.8%. Estonian Air operated 1054 flights in January. In the same month… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA’s New Ad Campaign Celebrates the Power of Stories
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced a new brand campaign that captures all the feelings of a Florida vacation experience in just four words: Must Be the Sunshine. “There is nothing more powerful than a personal story being shared directly with others, and… Read the full press release
W Retreat & Spa Maldives Named “Best Maldives Hotel” by readers of DestinAsian Magazine
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives has been named “Best Hotel in the Maldives” by readers of DestinAsian magazine in their annual Readers’ Choice Awards for 2013. W Maldives – a private island and luxury playground in a wonderland of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs. W Retreat & Spa Maldives… Read the full press release
Qatar Tourism Authority announces 5-day packed programme of sports and entertainment for National Sports Day with Qatar Tennis Federation and the Private Engineering Office
A collaboration between QTA, Qatar Tennis Federation and the PrivateEngineering Office andwith the participation of Dana Club, Qatar International Adventures and Samash Tennis Academy Doha, Qatar – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will team up with Qatar Tennis Federation, the Private Engineering Office and Samash Tennis Academy to celebrate the country’s National Sports Day… Read the full press release
Thailand Ranked Second Best Long-Haul Destination in Kuoni Travel Trends Report 2013
London – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has been rated the second best long-haul destination in the 2013 Travel Trends Report issued by the UK tour operator Kuoni. It has also been rated amongst the Top Ten in other categories such as for Weddings, Honeymoons and for Singles. Listing the top three selling destinations for 2013… Read the full press release
CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION, TOURISM VANCOUVER AND THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WELCOME ANNUAL TED CONFERENCE TO CANADA
Joint News Release from the Canadian Tourism Commission, Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre and Tourism Whistler. Vancouver, BC, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The TED Conference – one of the world’s most prestigious events – is coming to Canada. In 2014, this massive meeting of global minds will take place in Vancouver, BC. Whistler, BC will host TEDActive concurrently. Canada is… Read the full press release
Celebrate Love at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
A luxury Spa day followed by a romantic dinner at Bleu d’Orange. Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day is approaching, the time to indulge with someone special with a pampering luxury Spa day for two in the private Spa pavilion at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech. Two beautiful suites – Neroli and Rose Marocaine, each one with its own private garden –… Read the full press release
TAT To Organize Huge Chinese New Year Festivals in Bangkok, 12 Provinces
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand has lined up several celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year holiday in 2013. Between Feb 6-14, Bangkok’s famed Yaowarat Road will host the Chinese New Year Festival in China Town, and the Regional Chinese New Year Festival 2013 will take place in 12 major provinces across… Read the full press release
International arrivals to Australia in 2012 up 4.6% to 6.1m
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that to achieve 6.1m international arrivals and annual growth of 4.6% was a very creditable performance, against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive global tourism marketplace, a persistently high dollar and economic stagnation in a number of Australia’s key traditional source markets. “In many ways, 2012… Read the full press release
8 Ways of Love
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spend a romantic time at Manila Hotel as we give you eight ways to profess your love. From luxurious stays to heart-warming dinner under the stars, love is definitely in the air. 1. Dinner Buffet at Café Ilang-Ilang Take your special someone to a gastronomic journey around the world and say yes to… Read the full press release
June Boon: A Mid Year Gift from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
The Maldives has never looked so appealing. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — June brings many blessings to the Maldives: from prime surf at Kuda Huraa to manta season at Landaa Giraavaru. In 2013, it’s also bringing Four Seasons Resorts Maldives June Boon – a mid-year gift of unbeatable value with the added boon of a romantic beach dinner for two, couple’s Spa treatment,… Read the full press release
New Interstate 80 tourism signs unveiled
Partnership leads to 37 new signs promoting Nebraska sites NORTH PLATTE, NEB., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Representatives from the Nebraska Tourism Commission, the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission unveiled new Interstate 80 road signs promoting Nebraska tourism attractions today at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. Each bright blue sign… Read the full press release
VILLA SAN MICHELE LAUNCHES FLORENCE’S MOST EXTENSIVE FAMILY FACILITIES WITH INAUGURATION OF SMILE CLUB
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set to position Villa San Michele as one of the very best hotels for families in and around Florence, this May will see the launch of the ‘Smile Club’, a boutique and tailored facility for children at the property. The children’s club will be a first for the hotel, an already a… Read the full press release
New online interactive tool to access both the performance data and targets of the Single European Sky
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Performance Review Body of the EU Single European Sky (SES) has produced an online interactive Performance Dashboard under the provisions of its contract with the European Commission. This e-Dashboard shows actual and targeted performance at EU-wide, Functional Airspace Block/national and airport levels. The e-Dashboard contains graphics, clickable maps, a download area, methodological notes (meta-data) and… Read the full press release
The Calgary Airport Authority named a Top Employer in Alberta
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to once again be named as one of Alberta’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This special designation recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The Authority’s commitment to creating a dynamic work environment was also recognized by Mediacorp in 2009,… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson still ‘world’s busiest airport’ in 2012
Airport makes history with record-breaking 95 million passengers, highest total for any aviation hub ATLANTA – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The numbers are in! For the 15th consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has retained the title of world’s busiest airport. Aviation officials reported passenger traffic increased by more than 3.1 million passengers in 2012, making 2012… Read the full press release