A Sand Sculpture Will Welcome Guests and Local Community of Hilton Naples Throughout the Holiday Season NAPLES, Fla. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples today announced they commissioned a holiday themed sand sculpture in their lobby for the holidays. A story of a mythical holiday in Naples, Florida will emerge in the lobby of Hilton… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — African airlines should and can do more to jointly lobby governments and other airline associations in an effort to improve operating conditions on the continent, according to acting South African Airways CEO Vuyisile Kona. Speaking during the African Airlines Association Annual General Assembly in Johannesburg for which SAA is the host… Read the full press release
Hotel hosts the final in the series of art collaborations with Modern ArtBuyer, showcasing artwork by Julia Wilson London at Canary Wharf, England – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thursday, November 22, 2012 will see the final in the series of art installations with Modern ArtBuyer during Art & Music Thursdays at Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf. Hotel guests… Read the full press release
SHANGHAI, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second PATA China Responsible Tourism & China-ASEAN Tourism Development Forum concluded in Shanghai November 16 with 152 participants, up from 130 who attended the first forum on December 16, 2011. All delegates interacted with international experts to debate various issues relating to responsible tourism. Run in partnership with the ASEAN-China Centre… Read the full press release
Only Beachfront Hotel with Executive Floor on Island WILLEMSTAD, Curacao – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time to welcome travelers this holiday season, Hilton Curaçao resort announces the completion of its executive floor renovations, introducing 34 brand new executive guest rooms, three suites, and executive lounge displaying stunning ocean views. With this fifth floor makeover,… Read the full press release
63 Titles at IMA Awards, WebAwards, W3 Awards and Adrian Awards NEW YORK – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, won 63 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from the IMA Awards, WebAwards,W3 Awards and Adrian Awards in 2012, more than any other website development company specializing… Read the full press release
Ten days left for Hawaii keiki to submit artwork that may adorn a 737-800 aircraft HONOLULU — 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — School-aged children in Hawaii have just 10 more days to submit their artwork for Alaska Airlines’ statewide “Paint the Plane” contest. The contest is a partnership between the airline, Hawaii State Department of Education and… Read the full press release
ATLANTA – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thanksgiving Day will mark the opening of the new Southwest Rink at Park Tavern. This fall, Southwest Airlines announced a new partnership with Park Tavern, the historic restaurant at beautiful Piedmont Park, which includes a new outdoor seating area called the Southwest Porch and re-branding of the annual ice skating rink… Read the full press release
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Frederick, Maryland celebrated its official grand opening yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The hotel, owned by Westview Hospitality Associates, LLC and managed by Plamondon Hospitality Partners, is the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) hotel in Frederick. The hotel is expected to achieve… Read the full press release
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet has released a fully updated Northern Honshū (Tōhoku) chapter from its forthcoming Japan guidebook (September 2013) as a free download on lonelyplanet.com. In November 2012, Lonely Planet author Rebecca Milner researched and wrote about the region affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and now Lonely Planet is offering… Read the full press release
Winter Dance 2013 and Wired Fridays Begin January 4 at the Chicago Cultural Center 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — As winter takes hold, swing into the new year with Winter Dance 2013 and Wired Fridays DJ/dance series at the Chicago Cultural Center (77 East Randolph). Both events are free to the public. Winter Dance 2013 Winter’s version… Read the full press release
Delegates to enjoy 007-themed cocktails and giveaways 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to VisitEngland’s stand at EIBTM 2012 will be ‘shaken, not stirred’, with a special James Bond-themed cocktail reception and fantastic competition prizes up for grabs. Running from 27-29 November in Barcelona, Spain, EIBTM is the world’s largest meetings and events trade show, attracting thousands of visitors… Read the full press release
Holiday Favorite Dance-Along Nutcracker® Returns to Chicago Cultural Center, Sunday, December 9 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The visions of sugar plums aren’t just dancing in their heads….the sugar plums are actually dancing when the 9th Annual Dance-Along Nutcracker® returns to the Chicago Cultural Center, Sunday, December 9. Presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special… Read the full press release
Company drives its vision of The Perfect Trip by expanding the T&E Cloud ecosystem through investments in innovative companies Redmond, Wash., 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced the launch of the Concur Perfect Trip™ Fund, $150 million in capital allocated specifically to invest in and nurture… Read the full press release
Caroling at Cloud Gate, Fridays at 6p.m. Nov. 23 – Dec. 21 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate the holidays in Millennium Park, when Caroling at Cloud Gate returns on Friday evenings from November 23 through December 21, 2012 at 6 PM during the holiday season. This free program, presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs… Read the full press release
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — England has a star turn in huge cinema releases next year, including new ventures from Richard Curtis, the Coen Brothers and Edgar Wright. The English pub, stately homes and London’s skyline will all take their turn in the limelight in these most anticipated releases: Great Expectations Rounding off the year that marked… Read the full press release
Philadelphia Zoo to Hold 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala to Honor Innovators in the World of Conservation Hosted by star of ‘Extra’ Maria Menounos, the Gala Celebrates those Working to Save Habitat and Wildlife 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday, November 1, 2012, the Philadelphia Zoo will host its 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala, honoring innovators… Read the full press release
Indonesia, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand is anticipating a significant increase in arrivals from Indonesia, the largest country in ASEAN, after a successful participation in the country’s largest consumer travel fair in early November. The annual fair, Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF), is organised by Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, to promote… Read the full press release
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Resorts Magnificent Island-Style Meetings A Meeting Paradise Hosting more than 700 meetings and social functions annually, the TradeWinds Island Resorts– the TradeWinds Island Grand and Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort – can accommodate groups from 10 to 1,000. The TradeWinds provides business travelers access to 14 restaurants and… Read the full press release
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the annual Travel Magazine Awards event, which this year took place on Friday 16 November in Antwerp, the “Respect for Nature Award” was given out for the first time. Although in general the Travel Magazine Awards are intended for the travel industry in particular, the case submitted by Brussels Airport was… Read the full press release
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With Aegean Airlines) – From 1 December 2012, Singapore Airlines customers will be able to fly to the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki through a codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Aegean Airlines. Under the agreement, SIA will add its ‘SQ’ code to Aegean-operated flights serving the Greek capital Athens from… Read the full press release
Montreal, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The States of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Union and EUROCONTROL, working with the European Aviation Safety Agency, the EUROCONTROL Agency, the European Commission, the SESAR Joint Undertaking and the ECAC Secretariat are playing a central role at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/12) taking place until 30… Read the full press release
Check presentation ceremony to be held November 29th SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport Charity Golf Tournament Committee (SFO-CGTC) will donate $63,000 to three local charities on November 29, 2012. The funds were raised during a charity golf tournament held on October 1st, and will benefit the San Francisco Police Wilderness Adventure… Read the full press release
Recently named Best Spa in Egypt in SpaFinder Wellness 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh introduces a New Night Spa experience Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help r-ebalance the mind, body and spirit, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is offering a heavenly Four Rituals Night Spa experience, and introducing a new element… Read the full press release
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cape Town International Airport hosted the Airport Shopping local school choir competition on Saturday 17 November. Congratulations to Harry Gwala High School from Belhar which walked away with the title for 2012! Coming in second was Settlers High School from Bellville West and Bloekbombos Secondary School from Kraaifontein took third place. The… Read the full press release
Official Sponsor of Elton John China Tour Delivers Unforgettable Experience & Ticket Giveaway Contest SHANGHAI – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, delighted onlookers in Shanghai with a first of its kind musical flash mob. Set along the city’s iconic East Nanjing Road, 80 dancers… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways’ Corporate Jet Arm Wins Key Accolade At Aviation Business Awards in Dubai Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division Qatar Executive has been honoured with the Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2012 award by the prestigious Middle East industry publication Aviation Business. Qatar Executive beat… Read the full press release
Warszawa, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj Marcin Piróg, Prezes Zarządu Polskich Linii Lotniczych LOT, został wybrany do President Commitee Stowarzyszenia Europejskich Przewoźników czyli Association of European Airlines (AEA). Podczas dzisiejszego spotkania AEA, które odbyło się w Brukseli, Prezes dołączył do grona osób zasiadających w President Commitee, które jest najwyższym organem decydującym w Stowarzyszeniu Europejskich Przewoźników…. Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, Maldives, was recently recognized by TUI Germany as the “Best Hotel Long Haul” and been awarded a TUI Holly Award. This is a very prestigious award that TUI gives out every year to 100 of their 8,000 supplier resorts and hotels. The Award is based on guest… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with representatives from Maldives Tourism Industry have participated in the 36th Annual DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) Dive Show 2012 which took place in Las Vegas USA, from 14th – 17th November 2012. DEMA Dive Show is WORLD’S ONLY international event for the scuba diving industry focused for trade… Read the full press release