Sindbad online Raffle winners thrilled to have won 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sindbad, Oman Air’s Frequent Flyer Programme has announced the winners of its exclusive online Raffles on sindbad.omanair.com where Sindbad members can use their miles to purchase Raffle tickets and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Wayne Pearce, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, said:… Read the full press release
New hotel is fourth property Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) manages in Greater Pittsburgh ATLANTA – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), a privately owned hotel ownership and management group based in Atlanta, today announced the grand opening of the new Hampton Inn & Suites/Waterfront-West Homestead in West Homestead, PA. The new hotel is the fourth… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-27 — /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 addition of the new 106-room Wyndham Garden Chinatown in New York City to the Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts portfolio, increasing the upscale hotel brand’s presence in New York City. The opening of… Read the full press release
Local artists invited to contribute to décor of new hotel Baku, Azerbaijan – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Conceived as a celebration of local Azeri art, the Blue Water exhibition at Four Seasons Hotel Baku will be presented to invited guests in a special unveiling on November 27, 2012. The project comprises about 100 pieces of visual art, photography and… Read the full press release
MOSCOW – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from January 07, 2013 Aeroflot will introduce a second daily flight to Donetsk, Ukraine. Aeroflot SU1812 flight will leave Moscow from Sheremetyevo airport Terminal D daily at 09:45 and arrive at Donetsk International Airport at 09:35. The return flight, SU1813, will leave Donetsk at 10:15 and will land in Moscow at 14:30. The flights will be conducted on Airbus A319 aircraft. Aeroflot is already… Read the full press release
2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dorchester is delighted to announce Jessica Zammar, spa therapist at The Dorchester Spa, has been awarded Kerstin Florian’s ‘UK Therapist of the Year’ for the third year running. Karyn Glock, senior therapist at The Dorchester Spa, was announced this year’s runner up, also the third year in a row that one… Read the full press release
Guests can take a holiday from technology, reconnect with loved ones and receive a complimentary Costa Rica-style custom iPhone case Costa Rica – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Do you love your favorite technology devices but want to take a short holiday from them to reconnect with nature, friends, loved ones and yourself? Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica now… Read the full press release
Massport Opens Commercial Traffic-Only Roadway in East Boston The Multimillion Dollar Project Will Take Thousands of Airport-related Commercial Vehicles Off Residential Streets Each Year BOSTON – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today joined local, state and federal officials as well as family members of the late Martin A. Coughlin to open a… Read the full press release
Resources Buyer from Linc Energy to Support Leading Sector Focus Brisbane, Australia, 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced a new appointment to the GBTA AUS/NZ Advisory Board to support the region’s activity in the Energy & Resources sector. As the Global Travel Manager at… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with representatives from Maldives Tourism Industry have participated in China International Travel Market (CITM) 2012, the largest travel fair in Asia which took place in Shanghai China, from 15th to 18th November 2012. MMPRC together with 61 representatives from 31 companies took part in the exhibition. Maldives had… Read the full press release
Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Extension of affiliation agreement reaffirms leading European resort developer’s long-standing relationship with vacation exchange leader Holiday Club Resorts has signed a new agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. The Finland-based developer is the largest European timeshare developer, with resorts in Finland, Sweden, mainland Spain and Gran… Read the full press release
20,000 JPMiles and one-way complimentary base fare waived domestic ticket on first charge 10,000 bonus JPMIles for applying before December 25, 2012 Privileges of American Express Platinum membership including world-class service MUMBAI, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and American Express today launched the new Jet Airways American Express Platinum Credit Card… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group is to join the ‘Ärzte an Bord’ (‘Doctors on Board’) programme run by the Lufthansa Group. Doctors can register immediately, free of charge. Registration is rewarded with a credit of 5,000 premium miles and a pocket book of aviation medicine. In this way, the airlines want to improve… Read the full press release
Project Represents First Renaissance Hotel to Open in Alberta 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is thrilled to announce the addition of the new Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to its portfolio in Canada. When opened, the hotel will represent the first Renaissance Hotel to open in Alberta. Marriott International currently operates 74 hotels… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 24th November 2012 an airberlin Airbus A330-300 took off from Dusseldorf for a fifteenth successive charity round trip on the occasion of the 25th World AIDS Day. On board, the guests were entertained with cabaret from Käthe Köstlich and the Merz & Pilini variety circus who also added their charm and… Read the full press release
Key facts Six of China’s leading wine and lifestyle opinion leaders have been visiting Australia this month as part of a joint Tourism Australia and Wine Australia initiative to promote Australia’s world class tourism and wine experiences. The visiting opinion leaders represent major media titles and wine blog sites in China such as WineOnline, WineBlogChina.com,… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that an affiliate of the company has formed a joint venture with an affiliate of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. to develop and operate a 131-unit Hyatt Residence Club resort in Maui, Hawaii on Ka’anapali Beach. A Hyatt affiliate will invest approximately $40 million in… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has emerged as a winner of the 13th annual Company of the Year business competition in the “Transportation/Logistics” category — this according to Russia’s leading business magazine Kompaniya (Company). The award ceremony was held on 23 October. More than 50 companies operating in various industries were recognized as competition winners. Sheremetyevo Airport was awarded the distinguished title 2012 Transportation Company of the Year in recognition of the launch and introduction of its Airport Operation Center (AOC)…. Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has made an important step in developing a completely new Business Park area on the Southern edge of the airport. The area adjacent to national road No.4 has been out of use for long time, and was marked in Budapest Airport development plans as a site of a future business… Read the full press release
The sector will shorten distances, save time, effort and money, as well as accelerate the pace of development of both Duqm and Al Wusta Governorate alike. Oman Air will operate 3 flights weekly between Muscat and Jaaluni. The Royal directives to link infrastructure and social development are evidently carried out through such steps. 2012-11-26 —… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, ADAC’s dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), witnessed a spur in traffic during the 2012 Formula 1 season. The executive airport recorded 210 total commercial aircraft movements during the F1 race period between 28th October and 5th November, with the… Read the full press release
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Deutschland – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Es gibt viel zu feiern für das Hilton Frankfurt Airport. Denn das Hotel wurde bei den International Hotel Awards 2012 am vergangenen Wochenende in London gleich mit vier der renommierten Preise ausgezeichnet. Das Mitte Dezember 2011 im futuristischen THE SQUAIRE am Frankfurter Flughafen eröffnete Haus konnte sich… Read the full press release
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Book of Everything is an indispensible how-to guide of essential tips and tricks for travellers, which is published this month. This new title is a collection of colourful illustrations and diagrams which present practical information, handy hints and fascinating facts about the world of travel. Created by pioneering graphic artist Nigel… Read the full press release
Pattaya, 2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Mayor of Pattaya Mr. Ithiphol Khunplume has called on retirees, investors, and long-stay visitors to make Thailand’s popular beach resort city their “second home” during this winter season, and beyond. In a statement issued this week, Thailand’s youngest mayor noted that the city of one million “happy inhabitants” had undergone… Read the full press release
• The hotel company now manages 27 hotels in Germany, 11 under the Innside brand • A high growth brand for a high growth city Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International announced today the addition to its portfolio of a new hotel under the urban Innside Hotels brand in Germany. The Innside Essen,… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand’s famous Temple of the Reclining Buddha has gained further global prominence following a 45-minute tour by U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during their November 18-19 visit to the kingdom. Known as “Wat Pho”, the historic Bangkok landmark was the first stop on President Obama’s itinerary… Read the full press release
2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nakhon Ratchasima, November 23, 2012: Nearly 100 travel agents and media from 11 Asia-Pacific countries are to convene in one of Thailand’s most famous national parks between November 26-28 for the first such travel mart organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). “The Ultimate Khao Yai” travel mart is being organised by the… Read the full press release
2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Live web streaming available to media – 10:30am (NZ time) Saturday, 24 November. On Saturday 24 November, Air New Zealand will unveil its spectacular Hobbit-inspired 777-300 aircraft at an exclusive invitation only event in Auckland, New Zealand. The event will feature: Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe Warner Bros SVP Worldwide Promotions Gene Garlock… Read the full press release
2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling through Heathrow will now be able to benefit from two new shopping services which have launched in time for Christmas. The launch is being supported by a major advertising campaign on 26 November aimed at the 41% of passengers who travel through Heathrow to visit friends and family over Christmas…. Read the full press release
SAS, Scandinavia’s leading airline, will in 2013 launch 45 new routes. This means that SAS will offer direct flights to exciting new destinations from all of the main airports and a number of regional airports in the Nordic countries. In addition to these new routes, SAS will also increase the frequency of current flights on… Read the full press release