A new service for loyalty program members 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — For its 10 million members, Le Club Accorhotels, the Accor Group’s loyalty program, is now available on FidMe and Passbook, two mobile cardholder applications that allow users to store all their loyalty cards on their mobile phones. FidMe, developed by Snapp, is available on all mobile operating… Read the full press release
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Maldives awarded with the “World’s Leading Island Destination” at the World Travel Awards Grand Final
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives has been awarded as the “World’s Leading Island Destination”, at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2012 which was held the Oberoi Gurgaon, New Delhi, Inadia “World Travel Awards exists to recognise, acknowledge and celebrate excellence in travel tourism and hospitality, which is why your company was chosen by fellow professionals across… Read the full press release
ENGLAND’S UNDERGROUND TREASURES
As London prepares to celebrate 100 years of The Tube, the national tourist board looks at other underground experiences not to be missed. 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — January 2013 marks 150 years of the London Underground, the world’s oldest underground network, familiarly known by locals as ‘The Tube’. Love it or hate it, London’s underground network… Read the full press release
Fifth DoubleTree by Hilton Opens In Turkey
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul – Avcilar Becomes Upscale Brand’s Latest Istanbul Addition with Locations in the Historic Old Town, Moda on the Asian side, and now Avcilar. ISTANBUL – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of its fifth hotel in Turkey, in the Avcilar district of Istanbul. DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul… Read the full press release
Travelport and Sharaf Aviation Services Academy announce a pioneering new partnership
Dubai, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Sharaf Aviation Services Academy (SASA) – one of the leading providers of travel, cargo and aviation education in the Middle East – have announced a new partnership, which will see SASA become the first education facility in the Middle East to… Read the full press release
Oman Air Celebrates Success in Extreme Sailing Series
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is celebrating a superb second position win by its team in Act 8 of the Extreme Sailing Series, the final round of races, which was held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil between 6th and 9th December. Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Wayne… Read the full press release
Hampton Hotels Tops Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® List for Third Consecutive Year
Brand Maintains No. 1 Spot Through Continued Growth, Stability and Passion Among Owners MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced its number one ranking on Entrepreneurmagazine’s annual Franchise 500® list for the third year in a… Read the full press release
Fairmont Announces New Resort on the Indonesian Island of Bali
Fairmont Bali Slated to Open 2016 Toronto,2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new development on the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia scheduled to open in 2016. Perched on a ‘bukit’, or bluff, on the spectacular Balinese coastline with a spectacular and unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean, Fairmont Bali will offer… Read the full press release
Second Upscale Wyndham Hotel Opens In Costa Rica’s Capital
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of the 230-key Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel & Conference Center in San José, Costa Rica, the second Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts property to open in the country’s capital… Read the full press release
JÖRG SCHIFFMANN THE NEW VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS STEIGENBERGER BUSINESS HOTELS
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jörg Schiffmann has been appointed new Vice President Operations Steigenberger Business Hotels at Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts. Since the middle of November, he has been in charge of the implementation of strategic measures to review performance and to secure and continue to develop operational standards in the 35 Business Hotels operated by Steigenberger… Read the full press release
IHG continues to expand in Germany: Group signs new franchise agreement
Contract for five hotels with Arcadia Hotel Hotelbetriebs GmbH Stuttgart 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement with Arcadia Hotelbetriebs GmbH Stuttgart to develop five hotels in Germany and Austria, continuing the growth of its Holiday Inn Express brand. The new agreement with… Read the full press release
11,400 jobs set for take-off as £650m plans submitted for UK’s first ‘Airport City’ at Manchester Enterprise Zone
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport’s parent company M.A.G has submitted plans for the £650 million development of a major new commercial location – including offices, hotels, manufacturing centres, retail outlets and leisure facilities – to attract global businesses to the North West, creating 11,400 jobs. Airport City Manchester is the core element of the Government designated… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International and the Chinese Greenland Group join forces to develop their presence in China and Europe
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spanish hotel company Meliá Hotels International and the Greenland Group, one of the largest real estate group in China, have reached a strategic agreement today to join forces to pursue their growth internationally, inside and outside China, respectively. For Greenland Group, an immediate impact of the agreement will be… Read the full press release
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES WARMS PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN TORONTO WITH PARANG
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers heading for the warmth of the Caribbean got an unexpected head-start at Pearson International Airport in Toronto when they were greeted, at the Caribbean Airlines check-in counter by the seasonal sounds of sweet Parang- a traditional musical favourite of the Southern Caribbean where Spanish roots run deep. Passengers checked in for… Read the full press release
ANDAZ TOKYO TO OPEN IN 2014 AS FIRST ANDAZ HOTEL IN JAPAN
Tokyo launch unites Hyatt’s boutique-style brand with world-renowned Japanese hospitality CHICAGO, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Mori Building Co., Ltd. announced today that their affiliates have signed an agreement to launch Andaz Tokyo, the first Andaz hotel in Japan. When it opens in the summer of 2014, Andaz Tokyo will join… Read the full press release
AH&LA 2013 Events Offer Top-Tier Programming for Hotel Owners, Operators
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the national trade association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, today released its 2013 schedule of industry events, which includes investment conferences, fundraisers, and industry tradeshows. These events provide forums for members to network with top executives, stay engaged on key issues… Read the full press release
RunWay Runaround: This Time It’s War – 24th March 2013
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Go behind the wire at RAF St Mawgan and Newquay Cornwall Airport and run 10k or 4k through Cornwall’s military history. Run passed Cold-War-era bombproof aircraft shelters, historic aircraft and through the active RAF St Mawgan camp. Battle the winter blues. Beat your personal best. or perhaps just combat those Christmas choccies!… Read the full press release
Four Great Walkers chosen for epic Kiwi adventure
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — After an extensive global search four Great Walkers have been chosen to take on all of New Zealand’s famous nine Great Walks in just nine weeks. Air New Zealand’s Great Walkers are Joel Cogger (Australia), Richard Harrison (United Kingdom) Stephanie Hathaway (United States) and Toshitake Suzuki (Japan). The Great Walker competition is being run… Read the full press release
Nevada Tourism awards more than $500,000 in marketing grants to rural Nevada communities
CARSON CITY, Nev. — 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) awarded more than $500,000 in marketing grants to promote tourism in rural Nevada at today’s commission meeting, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced. In this grant cycle, NCOT funded a project to develop a mobile application for Virginia City as well as efforts… Read the full press release
Aeroflot celebrates one millionth passenger on Saint-Petersburg – Moscow route
MOSCOW, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 12 Aeroflot has carried the one millionth passenger on Saint-Petersburg — Moscow route. Alexander Lebedev was a lucky flyer taking his SU13 flight from Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo airport to Moscow Sheremetyevo hub. He received a return ticket to any destination point in Europe from Aeroflot and a free certificate for visiting business lounge from Pulkovo airport authorities. In November 2012 the annual passenger… Read the full press release
HYATT HONORED AS ONE OF THE TOP 50 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN 2013 BY GLASSDOOR IN ANNUAL EMPLOYEES’ CHOICE AWARDS
Voluntary employee reviews show high marks for Hyatt’s workplace environment, culture and commitment to fostering success CHICAGO, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2013 by Glassdoor in its annual Employees’ Choice Awards. Glassdoor, a jobs and careers community website, compiles the annual award… Read the full press release
‘The Amazing Race’ to be Honored with ALIS Innovation Award
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Emmy Award-winning reality television series, ‘The Amazing Race,’ will receive the prestigious ALIS Innovation Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 22-24, 2013, in Los Angeles. The award is being presented on the first day of the conference to the popular CBS show for the innovative spotlight it shines… Read the full press release
Fraport Traffic Figures – November 2012
Airfreight Grows for the First Time This Year – Passenger Traffic Declines FRA, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fraport AG welcomed about 4.2 million passengers at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base – down 2.7 percent compared to the same month last year. With the start of the Winter Timetable 2012/2013, the airlines implemented a wave of consolidation initiatives because they have… Read the full press release
CVG, Master Plan Information Session
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — CVG will hold its public information session on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Meeting Rooms 1-2, located at One West Rivercenter Blvd., in Covington, Ky. Complimentary parking will be available across the street in the parking garage. The Master Plan Study is… Read the full press release
Meet the leading women behing the grape at Dorchester Collection
Behind every great wine list is an even greater woman 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — At least that is the case for three of Dorchester Collection’s properties: 45 Park Lane, Le Meurice, and Hotel Principe di Savoia, whose head sommeliers are Vanessa Cinti, Estelle Touzet and Alessandra Veronesi respectively. Not only do these leading ladies provide expert… Read the full press release
ALLEGIANT’S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY – PRESS CONFERENCE AND “PACK YOUR BAGS” FLYAWAY CONTEST
Saturday, December 15, 2012 marks the seventh anniversary of Allegiant out of Toledo Express Airport. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will celebrate this success and thank Allegiant by hosting a press conference tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in the airport terminal. TOLEDO, Ohio, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Saturday, December 15, 2012 marks the seventh anniversary of Allegiant… Read the full press release
CHANGES TO THE AIR FRANCE GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As from 1 January 2013, Air France will introduce its new organization, in line with the announced schedule, in an aim to place the customer at the heart of its strategy and restore the Company’s competitiveness. This new organization is structured around eight business lines: long-haul, medium-haul at Paris-CDG, Paris-Orly and French… Read the full press release
Hilton Petaling Jaya Appoints Peter Webster As General Manager
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Petaling Jaya has appointed Peter Webster as general manager. Peter is responsible for the operations and performance of the Hotel and its team of over 400 employees. “I am excited to welcome Peter Webster to Hilton Petaling Jaya. He brings to us more than 17 years of… Read the full press release
EASYJET PUTS FIRST EVER SCHEDULED MANCHESTER – MOSCOW FLIGHTS ON SALE FROM TODAY WITH PRICES FROM £47.49 ONE WAY
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today announced the first ever scheduled flights between Manchester and Moscow will go on sale today with fares starting from as little as £47.49 one way*. easyJet will operate four flights each way a week from 28 March. Paul Simmons, UK Director for easyJet, commented: “We… Read the full press release
Three-year National Champion reign at The Bar at The Dorchester
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — For three years running, the team of skilled and experienced bartenders at The Bar at The Dorchester have secured the winning title at the annual National Championship Cocktail Competition, supplying the nation’s Champion Bartender – and subsequently the UK representative – at the Bartenders Guild Global Cocktail Competition, which follows shortly after…. Read the full press release