For the LOVE of Travel takes viewers on ‘only in Virginia’ travel experience RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Virginia Tourism Corporation debuted For the LOVE of Travel today, a brand-new, episodic travel show for YouTube. The state tourism office is one of the first to take a Travel Channel/Food Network-type approach to new videos targeted… Read the full news article
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — International travel-trade pros get opportunity to improve their Canada knowledge and obtain member discounts. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has joined forces with Brewster to give its international army of travel agents more strings to their bows in selling Canada. Brewster has just rolled out a “private-label” version of CTC’s Canada Specialist Program… Read the full news article
Washington, D.C., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement on the confirmation of John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State: “We congratulate Sen. John Kerry on his confirmation as Secretary of State. Sen. Kerry has long appreciated the value of travel as an economic and diplomatic… Read the full news article
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The flight selection of Helsinki Airport will include new, wonderful route destinations in the spring and summer. The airline selection will also expand with Japan Airlines commencing flights from Tokyo, and Vueling from Barcelona. An extended weekend in the European spring, a beach holiday, or a cultural trip to Asian destinations? Start dreaming… Read the full news article
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — From a cattle drive through historic downtown San Antonio to the always popular livestock show and carnival, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is an annual favorite expected to draw over one million attendees. Scheduled for February 7-24, this year’s rodeo features a musical line-up with performances by Toby Keith, Reba McEntire,… Read the full news article
Delivering diversified travel content through partnership with major low-cost carrier Singapore, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new agreement with Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ budget arm that offers low-cost, no frills airfares from Singapore to eight cities in China, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. Both companies have undertaken… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced that Jetex Flight Support, will join the leading names in the business aviation industry and sponsor Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013, for the second year running. Yousif Hassan Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Abu Dhabi Air Expo, General… Read the full news article
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Further to Ryanair’s Q3 results announcement issued today (Jan 28), the following is an update in relation to the Aer Lingus offer: Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary Said: “Ryanair has submitted a radical and unprecedented remedies package to the EU in support of its offer for Aer Lingus. We believe these remedies address every… Read the full news article
BURTON UPON TRENT, U.K., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The recently opened Hilton at St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, the new national football centre and training home to the 24 England teams, is inviting couples who have found their perfect ‘match’ to join them at its wedding fayre later this month. Those seeking the perfect venue… Read the full news article
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Trust for Jersey is delighted with recent observations confirming an unprecedented high number of bitterns at St Ouen’s pond this winter. It is believed that the bad weather conditions in the UK and across Northern Europe has encouraged the birds to spend the last couple of weeks in the milder winter… Read the full news article
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — New World Hotels has introduced a seamless check-in experience with the launch of an electronic signature service at the properties in Manila and Dalian. Designed for optimum convenience, guests will save time waiting and queuing when checking in or out. The e-signature initiative improves front desk service through the use of tablets… Read the full news article
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bind Your Love and Heat up Your Relationship with Special Dining Menus, Heart Pumping Experiences and Relaxing Spa Treatments LAS VEGAS – Love fills the air in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day weekend with experiences that’ll have your special someone soaring to cloud nine. Across the destination, world-class restaurants, spas and nightlife venues will set… Read the full news article
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stay as long as you please with the Dusit Extended Stay Room Package. Situated in the heart of the city’s business district, find yourself amidst an array of attractions and entertainment to choose from. Shop till you drop with the city’s biggest shopping malls that offer good deals you won’t find elsewhere…. Read the full news article
Vancouver, BC, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of last week’s announcement regarding the launch of Vancouver’s new Tourism Master Plan and process for the city, Tourism Vancouver is taking the next step to more fully engage visitors. The organization has temporarily closed its flagship Visitor Centre and major renovations are now underway that will lead… Read the full news article
Celebrates with luxury weekend break giveaway in Vienna! Geneva, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three is the magic number for the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as it is on the verge of welcoming its three millionth member to its GHA Discovery loyalty programme. GHA Discovery, launched in June 2010, is the guest loyalty programme of all GHA member hotels… Read the full news article
Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Award-winning Dusit Thani Manila today offers more reasons to highly guarantee a successful Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition in the Philippines. Situated in the heart of the premiere financial district, located just 15 minutes away from the country’s major convention centers and 25 minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, right-at-the-doorstep shopping… Read the full news article
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ignite the spark this February with the “Romance on Rodeo” room package, couples spa treatments and memorable prix fixe dinners from The Blvd or CUT. Romantic possibilities are abound this Valentine’s Day at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Couples can ignite the spark and relax in luxury at the iconic property located… Read the full news article
GBTA Operates Across All Four BRIC Countries MOSCOW, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the formation of a GBTA Russia chapter. The development of GBTA Russia means that the association now has activity and membership in all BRIC regions for the first… Read the full news article
New Relaxing Elixir of Wisdom Facial available exclusively in March. 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai invites guests to pamper themselves while they relax their minds. Qin The Spa presents the new Relaxing Elixir of Wisdom Facial treatment, designed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and nourish, resulting in softer skin that is perfectly hydrated and protected – an ideal anti-ageing treatment,… Read the full news article
Register now for Executive Chef Brooke Vosika’s 2013 Cooking Classes, open to the public. 2013-01-28 — /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 to both… Read the full news article
2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — DHL Express has renewed its tenancy agreement at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by 10 years. Wouter van Benten (Managing Director of DHL Express) and André van den Berg (Director of Schiphol Real Estate) have signed the new agreement today. DHL Express has been located at Anchoragelaan at Schiphol Southeast since 2006, in a… Read the full news article
2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today revealed the name and commercial offering of its new regional airline, HOP! A result of the synergy between the Air France group’s three regional airlines – Brit Air, Regional and Airlinair – HOP! aims to become the reference airline on inter-regional routes in France and Europe with a competitive offer, quickly… Read the full news article
2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year is especially ideal for employees looking to extend their holidays by taking extra days off since all German national holidays fall on a weekday. For those planning their holidays early, airberlin is already offering a million additional tickets starting at €49 per person and route for the travel period between… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the seventh consecutive year, CityZen, the acclaimed signature restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., has been awarded the coveted American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five Diamond Award for 2013. The restaurant remains the only establishment to have earned this symbol of excellence in Washington, D.C. “This level of recognition is truly… Read the full news article
Toast to the award season in Los Angeles, at brunch in The Blvd. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Award season is always an exciting time of year in Los Angeles, and at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. To further celebrate the SAG awards and the Academy Awards, The Blvd has teamed up with Moët & Chandon to offer a red… Read the full news article
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, revealed today that it has donated more than £250k over the last 18 years to educational charity, The Outward Bound Trust. First, which is one of the charity’s Patron’s Company members, also confirmed that it is to provide a further £30k over the next… Read the full news article
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced its acquisition of Florida Huddle. The event, which has been operating for 37 years, is the longest running travel trade show in Florida where suppliers from around the state meet directly with domestic and international buyers of travel… Read the full news article
Hotel Just Minutes from Downtown Philadelphia Includes New Décor and Completely Remodeled Guest Rooms ATLANTA, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, announces the recent opening of the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia NE – Bensalem following extensive renovations. Located at 1329 Bristol Pike, the hotel is centrally situated in suburban… Read the full news article
Lights, camera, Lanai! Cinematic arts shine on the private island. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV, announces the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013. Film enthusiasts are invited to enjoy three days of complimentary cinematic arts, music and enriching cultural programs. “Four… Read the full news article
NAIROBI, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier Kenya Airways is now 36. The airline launched its first flight in February 1977 following breakup of the East African Community and disbanding of East African Airways. With only six aircraft when it was launched by the Kenyan government – four inherited from the collapsed regional airline and two leased… Read the full news article