2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avec le rebranding de Citer et Atesa, Enterprise Holdings passe un nouveau cap dans son développement européen Dès février 2013, le réseau global d’Enterprise Rent-A-Car sera renforcé avec les 350 agences des réseaux Citer et Atesa Enterprise Holdings prévoit des investissements en France pour l’ouverture de nouvelles agences tout au long de… Read the full press release
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Manila Hotel on Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 20 Hotels in Southeast Asia
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Manila Hotel, the Grand Dame of the Philippines, was named one of the top 20 hotels in Southeast Asia in a poll conducted by Condé Nast Traveler. The Hotel earned a rating of 82.5 from the 46,476 readers for the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards securely placing on the list’s anchor position… Read the full press release
Thai Tourism Industry Pursues High Net-Worth Visitors at Luxury Travel Mart
CANNES, France – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eighteen Thai exhibitors selling products and services targeted specifically at the rich and famous participated in the International Luxury Travel Mart 2012 (ILTM) held between 3-6 December, 2012, at Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Cannes, France. Organised by Reed Exhibitions annually since 2002 amidst the backdrop of the… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila, Arts & Objects: An Art Exhibit For A Cause
(Museo Pambata & Dusit Thani Manila Raised Funds for Art’s Sake) Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Museo Pambata in partnership with Dusit Thani Manila successfully held a fund raising art exhibit dubbed as ‘Arts & Objects’ for the benefit of Museo Pambata Foundation Inc. The one week exhibit were attended by art enthusiasts who… Read the full press release
Chicago Cultural Center’s Winter Exhibits
Michigan Avenue Galleries Host “frizzflopsqueezepop” An Exhibit by artist Claire Ashley, January 12 – March 31, 2013 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning in the New Year, the first floor galleries of the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington) will showcase Oak Park artist Claire Ashley, whose unconventional work strains the boundaries between not only painting and… Read the full press release
W Maldives Played Host to Aspiring Filmmakers
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Filmed on location at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives using 35mm film; “The Mirror Between Us” directed by Kahlil Joseph is a story of two young women embarking on a dream-like adventure through the islands of the Maldives. The scars of living through a Los Angeles earthquake remain, but they find… Read the full press release
Manila Hotel Revist the Grand Dame, Relive the History
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — 100 years ago, the grand edifice of Manila Hotel was built and the first five-star hotel in the country was born. Soon after, many dubbed the hotel as the Showcase of the Philippines and Address of Prestige. For decades, prominent figures milled around in the Grand Dame’s ethereal lobby, from heads of state and movie… Read the full press release
IHG Continues Asian Expansion with Third Holiday Inn in South Korea
SINGAPORE, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Incheon Songdo, in partnership with OK Center Development Co. Ltd, jointly held by Incheon Development & Tourism Corporation (City of Incheon affiliate) along with TWG Group USA… Read the full press release
The Perfect Holiday Gift: Cooking Classes at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Register now for Executive Chef Brooke Vosika’s 2013 Cooking Classes, open to the public Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Boston Executive Chef Brooke Vosika is excited to announce the all-new winter and spring 2013 lineup for his popular cooking classes. Known as Boston’s best cooking classes, these monthly sessions are open to the public and cater… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia unveils new logo
Key facts Tourism Australia has today confirmed that it is evolving its current logo, “to stay relevant and to reflect the organisation’s changing culture and identity.” The new logo will still feature the iconic kangaroo but with a more modern design and vibrant colourful palette reflecting the rich and varied landscape of Australia. Tourism Australia… Read the full press release
TAT, Sukothai Turns Back the Clock
Rim Yom Market, Kong Krai Las District, circa 1894 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Miss Saratwadee Asasupakit, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Sukhothai Office, together with the Kong Krai Las sub-district of Sukhothai, would like to invite you to the Rim Yom Market to look back on life and commerce in the year 1894. This… Read the full press release
Rocco Forte Hotels, Stuart Johnson named Hotelier of the Year 2012 by Caterer and Hotelkeeper
London, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce that Stuart Johnson, General Manager of Brown’s Hotel, has been named 2012 Hotelier of the Year by Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Johnson was presented with this prestigious award by the magazine’s Editor, Mark Lewis at celebratory lunch at Cameron House which was attended by more… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings Marks European Growth Intentions with Rebrand of Citer and ATESA as Enterprise (France – English)
Rebrand of Citer and ATESA, as Enterprise takes next steps in company’s European expansion. 350 locations added to global Enterprise Rent-A-Car network from February 2013 Investment in new branches planned in France throughout 2013 Programme to increase and develop French employee base Paris, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest car rental provider, has… Read the full press release
VisitEngland to award Bath Christmas Market with a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction Plaque
The first Christmas Market in the UK to receive such accreditation Chairman of VisitEngland, Viscountess Penelope Cobham to present Bath Tourism Plus with Quality Rose Marque 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath Tourism Plus, the destination marketing organisation for Bath and the surrounding area, is to receive a Quality Rose Marque from National Tourist Board VisitEngland for… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group Names Luis Mirabelli VP of Development, Latin America
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In support of its steadfast commitment to further expand its hotel offerings in Latin America as the region continues to experience strong economic growth and development opportunities, 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 appointment of… Read the full press release
Ryanair £14 Winter Seat Sale
Fly From Just £14 On Over 1,000 Routes Across Europe In Jan 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Thur 6 Dec, it will release 100,000 seats across its European network, at prices starting from £14 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in January. These “all… Read the full press release
DUSIT THANI MANILA HOLDS TREE PLANTING
Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its commitment in helping create a greener world, Dusit Thani Manila, an award winning luxury green hotel under the Dusit International Group, recently conducted a Tree Planting activity at the La Mesa Watershed Area in cooperation with ABS- CBN’s Bantay Kalikasan. 120 trees of Kalantas, Narra,… Read the full press release
B&L celebrates topping-out ceremony for new InterCityHotel in Leipzig
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hamburg-based B&L Group celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its most recent hotel project on 5 December 2012 by placing the traditional garland on the completed shell of the InterCityHotel Leipzig, which is scheduled to open in May 2013. Following previous builds in Hamburg and Dresden, this represents the third establishment which B&L… Read the full press release
InterContinental Comes to Queensland: IHG signs first InterContinental Resort in Australia
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has today assumed management of one of Australia’s best-known 5-star resorts, the former Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast. Hotel owner, Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Ltd, reached a commercial agreement with IHG to manage the resort, which was effective midnight, 5 December. Under… Read the full press release
Alexander Schlaubitz to become Head of Marketing at Lufthansa
New marketing head of Passenger Airlines comes from Facebook 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alexander Schlaubitz (47) is to take up the role of Head of Marketing at Lufthansa Passenger Airlines in Frankfurt on 7 January 2013. In this position, he will be responsible for the airlines’ entire marketing activities. Besides classic advertising and brand management, this… Read the full press release
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Joins Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance
WASHINGTON, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners, investors and financial institutions committed to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions across the global property industry, has announced the addition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a new member. “At… Read the full press release
EVA to Fly Taipei – Komatsu Route Daily
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air is adding two flights a week on its Taipei – Komatsu route, increasing frequency from five flights to daily service, starting Dec. 8, 2012. Since launching the route with two flights per week in 2008, EVA has developed its passenger demand and increased frequency. EVA BR158 departs Taipei at 14:45… Read the full press release
Norwegian Reports Positive November Traffic Figures
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s (NAS) passenger growth continued in November, up 12 percent compared with the same month previous year. The airline flew 1,458,872 passengers in November. The total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 21 percent and the total capacity (ASK) increased by 23 percent. The unit revenue also developed positively, with a RASK increase… Read the full press release
Kathryn Beiser Joins Hilton Worldwide as Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Kathryn Beiser as executive vice president of corporate communications. Beginning on December 3, she will oversee external and internal communications and corporate responsibility globally. She will report to Hilton Worldwide’s president and chief executive officer, Christopher J. Nassetta, and join the company’s… Read the full press release
Philadelphia, Increased Security Measures At Army-Navy Game This Saturday, December 8
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the attendance of high profile dignitaries at the 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA this Saturday, December 8, fans can expect increased security at Lincoln Financial Field. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, allowing ample time to get through security. All attendees will be screened before entering the stadium and… Read the full press release
Annual “Open Day” in Gherardesca Park at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
5th annual Open Day on December 16 supports the Istituto degli Innocenti Florence, Italy – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is one of the most longed-for events of the pre-Christmas period: the wonderful Gherardesca Park, an integral part of Four SeasonsHotel Firenze, will be open to the public and, in particular, to children of all ages. On December 16, 2012… Read the full press release
Jet Airways inducts state of the art ATR 72-600 aircraft to enhance regional connectivity
MUMBAI, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the planned induction of five new state-of-the-art ATR 72-600 series aircraft into their fleet. The ATR 72-600 series will commence their flight between December 2012 and March 2013. The ATR 72- 600 series aircraft comes equipped with the latest avionics technology and will… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Ocala
101-room property brings Hamptonality to Florida OCALA, Fla. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 101-room Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala located at 3601 SW 38th Avenue. “Hampton… Read the full press release
The Festive Season at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
It’s Christmas time in Florence Florence, Italy – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christmas and New Year’s vacation at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze will be magic. The beauty of the historic and Renaissance city to discover, elegant decorations in the Hotel, candle lights, music in the background, delicious Tuscan cuisine by Chef Vito Mollica and superb wines. An occasion not to be… Read the full press release
Premier Dining, Retail Coming to New Tom Bradley International Terminal $1.5B development to feature celebrated local and global brands
Los Angeles – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Westfield today reached an important milestone in the Los Angeles International Airport modernization by unveiling the more than 60 premier dining and luxury retail shops – including 22 local L.A. brands – coming to the New Tom Bradley International… Read the full press release