Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — To honour the 41st annual National Day, as the operator of the main gateway to United Arab Emirates’ Capital, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is ensuring that passengers and visitors will be educated on the UAE’s rich history and reflect the company’s commitment to championing the UAE spirit…. Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Marketing
Passengers and airport users have their say by awarding top performers at Cape Town International Airport
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012’s airport awards held recently saw British Airways scoop the Best Airline: full service award while Mango Airlines was awarded the Best Airline: low cost carrier. Singapore was awarded Best International Airline and SA Express walked away with the Best Regional Airline Award. Swissport International was lauded as the Best Ground… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn Opens in Iowa City
93-room property brings Hamptonality to Iowa IOWA CITY, Iowa – 2012-12-04 — /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 93-room Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area located at 4 Sturgis Corner Drive…. Read the full press release
JW Marriott and Christie’s Host “The Art of the Surreal” Pop-Up Exhibit during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012
JW Marriott Marquis Miami Offers Rare Preview of Upcoming Christie’s Sale Miami, FL – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of an ongoing partnership between JW Marriott hotels and Christie’s Auction House, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami will host “The Art of the Surreal,” a pop-up exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 from December 5-7, 2012. … Read the full press release
Four Seasons Arrives in Tanzania: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Now Open
Serengeti, Tanzania, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a rebrand and an extensive upgrade, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania officially opened its doors today. The Serengeti National Park is considered by many as the best in Africa and is one of Tanzania’s most famous natural wonders. The Lodge is the first Four Seasons in Sub-Saharan Africa and marks the introduction… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts To Open Its Second Hotel In Alexandria, Egypt
New Signing Represents 19th Hilton Worldwide Property in Egypt DUBAI, U.A.E and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide is set to further strengthen its presence in Egypt following the signing of a management agreement with Delta for Tourism & Hotels Company to introduce a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property to the city… Read the full press release
PIA and Travelport Sign Full Content Agreement
New content deal to benefit Galileo and Worldspan users across Europe, Middle East and Africa Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced that is has reached a breakthrough Full Content Agreement with Pakistan’s national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The new… Read the full press release
SWISS names Airbus A320 HB-IJL “Nyon”
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS has named a further member of its aircraft fleet after a Swiss municipality. Airbus A320 HB-IJL now carries the name “Nyon”, in honour of the town in Canton Vaud. The naming, which was performed at an official ceremony in the town today, is part of SWISS’s broader endeavours to raise its… Read the full press release
Accor, Sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a €22m Sale & Management-Back agreement
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its asset management strategy, Accor announces the sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a sale and management-back agreement, for a total value of €22m (€144,000 per room). The hotel will continue to be operated by Accor under a long-term management agreement. The acquisition is carried out jointly by Amundi… Read the full press release
Santa Lands at Heathrow
Santa arrives on the roof of Heathrow Terminal 4 with watches, Ipads and teddy bears for lucky passengers ‘Twas the flight before Christmas… When all through Heathrow, Making every journey better, had a yuletide echo; The presents were hung by the gate room with care, In hope that Secret Santa soon would be there; The… Read the full press release
Maritime Bus and VIA Rail Canada Join Forces
Montréal, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new operating partnership between Maritime Bus and VIA Rail Canada will greatly improve service and add options for Maritimes travellers. The two companies will share the existing VIA Rail stations in Halifax, Truro, and Moncton as at December 1st, 2012. This partnership is wonderful news for our customers,” says Mike… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT VOTED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF THE YEAR
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult says he is delighted by the award. “Those of us close to the airport think it’s a very special place and it seems travellers agree,” he says. “To have readers of the widely respected magazine Travel Digest vote us the International Airport Of The Year is stunning. “We… Read the full press release
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa Recognized For “Best Contribution To An Event By A Venue” At Marketing Events Awards 2012
PHUKET, Thailand – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa has been awarded “Best Contribution to an Event by a Venue” by Marketing Events Awards 2012, held at a gala event on November 22, 2012 in Singapore. Marketing Events Awards 2012 honors the best of event marketing, management, and planning industry in Asia…. Read the full press release
Budapest Airport, Tenants move into state-of-the-art airport office building
Tenants have moved into their new offices in building 72A at Budapest Airport. The airport operator originally began to renovate the facility for Hungarian national carrier Malév, which planned to move its management and administrative staff here from the city during the summer. In spite of the difficult conditions on the office lease market, Budapest… Read the full press release
Vermont State Calendar of Events: December Holiday Festivities
MONTPELIER, Vt. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of December in Vermont’s downtowns and mountain villages are aglow with holiday cheer! It’s a time to explore cozy inside venues and outdoor adventures; soothing symphonies, decadent dining, skiing, snow-shoeing and sleigh rides await. Here’s a sampling of the hundreds of events on VermontVacation.com this month, and… Read the full press release
airberlin countdown: inaugural Berlin-Chicago flight takes off in 111 days
Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel welcomes the first non-stop flight service to the German capital Flights to the Windy City now already available for booking 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 23rd March 2013, the first airberlin flight from Berlin to Chicago will take place, making airberlin the only airline to connect the two major cities with… Read the full press release
Award-Winning Airline Celebrates Successful Start Of Flights To Capital Maputo 02 Dec 2012
Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Within a month of starting operations to Mozambique, Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its 19th African destination with a VIP dinner in Maputo. Guests from the diplomatic community, government quarters, businesses and corporates attended the event held at the Polana Serena hotel in Mozambique’s capital city. The dinner… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Appoints Philippe Kronberg As General Manager At Hilton Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as general manager of Hilton Pattaya. In this role, he will oversee hotel operations and lead the team in delivering quality and exceptional guest experiences at this award-winning property. Dirk De Cuyper, regional general manager – Thailand, Hilton Worldwide, said,… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific increases salaries for eligible staff
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced salary increases averaging 2% for eligible Hong Kong staff in 2013. Additionally, the carrier will also provide a discretionary 13th month payment to those same staff in their December salary payment. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar said: “2012 has been an extremely challenging year, just as… Read the full press release
‘Twas the night before Christmas: airberlin XMas calendar starts
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — To make the time from now until Christmas just a bit more special for its guests, airberlin is opening a little door on its “XMas calendar” every day during Advent on facebook.com/airberlin. Participants will have a daily chance to win one of five pairs of tickets within the airberlin route network. Departure… Read the full press release
Lufthansa, Record fleet on second anniversary of FlyNet launch
Stay on the ball at cruising altitude with live English-language TV channel Sport 24 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to roll out its FlyNet broadband Internet service across its intercontinental network. Two years after the launch of FlyNet, it is now able to offer inflight broadband connectivity on a record 80 aircraft in its… Read the full press release
TAT, Trang Province Welcomes Its One-Millionth Tourist for 2012
TRANG, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stunning southern Thai province of Trang welcomed its one millionth visitor, Mr. Wichaya Kiatying-angsulee, on 29 November 2012. Senior executives of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Trang Provincial Authority, Trang Chamber of Commerce and Nok Air presented a certificate to the millionth tourist of 2012 at the Departure Lounge… Read the full press release
Far East Hospitality And Straits Trading Forms Strageic Alliance To Grow Rendezvous Hotel Hospitality Business In Asia-Pacific
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Straits Trading Company Limited (STC) has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with members of the Far East Organisation (FEO) Group, setting the framework for a strategic alliance in the hospitality sector. Under the MOUs, STC entities, including its hospitality arm Rendezvous Hospitality Group (STC Group), will enter into agreements with… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Appoints Timur Senturk Managing Director of J Hotel at Shanghai Tower
ARLINGTON, Va., 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Timur Senturk as managing director of China’s tallest ultra-luxury hotel, the flagship J Hotel located at Shanghai Tower. Currently under construction in Shanghai’s central business district of Lujiazui, Pudong, the J Hotel Shanghai Tower is anticipated to open in the first quarter of… Read the full press release
VISITBRITAIN CELEBRATES MEMORABLE YEAR FOR UK TOURISM
· Organisation predicts 3% rise in visitor numbers in 2013 · £1.5 billon in overseas PR generated around 2012 Games and Jubilee. · Tourism generates a third of all new UK jobs 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following recent statistics showing that one third of the new jobs created in Britain between 2009 and 2011 came from tourism(1), VisitBritain… Read the full press release
Thailand Grabs the Best Five AsiaSpa Awards 2012
Hong Kong, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand won the Asian Spa Capital of the Year award at the 8th annual AsiaSpa Awards for 2012, organised on 15 November in Hong Kong by AsiaSpa magazine. The award was one of five picked up in total by Thai spas, health and wellness resorts, more than any other country…. Read the full press release
Bath, England, Circuit: A Light Labyrinth
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The light installation Circuit: A Light Labyrinth is a completely new artwork by Martin Richman and Charlie Kerr. It will be uniquely displayed at the Holburne Museum this winter. Visitors will be able to walk through delicate strands of different coloured light in a web-like maze of light and sound. Circuit: A Light Labyrinth is… Read the full press release
Silversea and Cruise Strategies Ltd Strengthen Partnership
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced today that it has enhanced its relationship with Cruise Strategies Ltd to provide even more extensive promotional assistance, sales and marketing representation in Canada. Silversea, which has been represented by Cruise Strategies since 2007, has now forged an even closer relationship with the Cruise Strategies team to plan… Read the full press release
ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals Announces New Sales Office at Destin Pointe
Destin, Fla – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has entered into a agreement with the developers of the prestigious Destin Pointe, an island neighborhood, located on Holiday Isle in Destin, Fla. ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals… Read the full press release
Aeroflot gets Russia’s Company of the Year Award
MOSCOW, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 27, 2012 in the very center of Moscow at antique Gostiny Dvor Celebration Hall near Kremlin Aeroflot was awarded Company of the Year 2012 title in Aviation transport category. Company of the Year is Russia’s most prestigious annual business award honoring the achievements of leading organizations within the national corporate… Read the full press release