British Airways The Opening Gambit

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Terminal 5 features in the new Coen brothers film Gambit, released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland this Wednesday – 21 November. Cameron Diaz, Colin Firth and Alan Rickman are cast in the comedy caper, which features famous British locations including British Airways home Terminal 5, The Savoy, Syon House… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority One of Manitoba’s Top 25 Employers 2013

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is honoured to be named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Employers for 2013. WAA previously received this award in 2010 and 2012 and was also recently recognized for the second time as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are proud to once again be named one of… Read the full press release

Qatar Tourism Authority supports Campaign Promoting Law of Ethics in Qatar

Qatar, Doha – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling on all visitors and residents of Qatar to understand the country’s rich tradition and values, Qatar Tourism Authority’s (QTA) is supporting the campaign promoting  the reinforcement of the country’s Law of Ethics. A campaign run by a group of writers, was a call to remind visitors and residents… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Smashes Sales Record

OVER 7,000 CALENDARS SOLD IN ONE MONTH DON’T MISS OUT – BUY ONE OF THE REMAINING FEW TODAY! 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (19 Nov) announced record sales of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar, which has sold over 7,000 copies since it was launched in Warsaw last month,… Read the full press release

New Windsor VIA Rail Station Officially Opens

Windsor, Ontario, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, as part of the ongoing modernization of VIA Rail Canada facilities, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary of VIA Rail, officially opened the new VIA Rail Windsor Station. “Our government is committed to quality and… Read the full press release

Aeroflot has been named the best Russian airline by readers of Condé Nast Traveller

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot was recognized as the best airline in Russia, taking top honor according to Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice – the most prestigious award in the world travel industry. Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice Award has been bestowing the best of the best in the industry for more than 10 years and… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport Takes Top Honors in Concession Program Awards

SFO recognized for best food & beverage program among large airports SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) first place honors for the airport’s outstanding concession program. In the Large Airport category, SFO won First… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Smartphone Application

The icon indicating the smartphone application has already appeared on the website of Budapest Airport 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The application is available for download on phones running under iOS, Android and BlackBerry platforms. Although it is a basic application at the moment, several new functions will be introduced in upcoming months. This move further strengthens the leading position of Budapest… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Embarks On “The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged Kids Project” To Raise Funds For Human Help Network Foundation Thailand

Hilton Pattaya Embarks On “The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged Kids Project” To Raise Funds For Human Help Network Foundation Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest corporate social responsibility initiative, ‘The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged KidsProject’. Aimed at raising funds for the Human Help Network Foundation Thailand (www.hhnthailand.org), the project will help protect children’s rights against exploitation, poverty and child discrimination. The charity teddy bear is presented in… Read the full press release

Airports Going Green Informs, Enlightens and Inspires

Ahmed Al Haddabi, COO, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (center) accepted a 2012 Airports Going Green Award from Commissioner Rosemarie Andolino (right) and Deputy Commissioner Amy Malick (left).

CHICAGO, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce a successful 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference held November 4 – 7, 2012 in Chicago. This annual conference, co-hosted by the CDA and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), is the aviation industry’s premier event for the development, communication and active discussion of sustainability… Read the full press release

ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

Health & Safety Week to give employees the tools they need to stay safe on the job Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched this week its annual Safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of… Read the full press release

Historic day – Boeing 787 Dreamliner joined to LOT fleet!

Warsaw, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — LOT Polish Airlines, as the first carrier in Europe, has added to its fleet the world’s most modern passenger airplane – Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registration code SP-LRA. The aircraft welcome ceremony was attended, among others, Anna Komorowska, the First Lady, and many Polish and international guests. The Dreamliner, registration code… Read the full press release

Hilton Global Week of Service – November 15 Recap

On Day Four of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service, Team Members led more than 170 service events at corporate offices and hotel properties around the world, including signature events in Shanghai, China; Dallas, Texas and Bronx, New York. Credit: Hilton Worldwide.

MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Day Four of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service, Team Members led more than 170 service events at corporate offices and hotel properties around the world, including signature events in Shanghai, China; Dallas, Texas and Bronx, New York. Service projects ranged from fundraising activities for a women’s shelter in Mumbai to packing dinners for children in Michigan – all with… Read the full press release

Marriott’s Chef Brad Nelson Wins Food Arts Silver Spoon Award

Marriott’s Chef Brad Nelson Wins Food Arts Silver Spoon Award

2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Food Arts magazine has named Brad Nelson, Marriott’s corporate chef and vice president of culinary, the winner of its prestigious Silver Spoon Award for sterling performance.  The Silver Spoon Award has been given to some of the culinary world’s brightest stars including as Nancy Silverton, Jose Andres and Tom Colicchio. Nelson oversees Marriott’s… Read the full press release

New Hampton Inn Opens in Oxford

Hampton Hotels announces opening of the 74-room Hampton Inn Oxford/Miami-University Area in Oxford, Ohio. Credit: Hampton Hotels

74-room property brings Hamptonality to Ohio Oxford, OH – 2012-11-17 — /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 74-room Hampton Inn Oxford/Miami-University Area located at 375 S. College Avenue. “Hampton combines… Read the full press release

Travel in style at Capella Singapore

Capella Singapore invites guests to explore the beauty of Singapore through the lens of luxury SINGAPORE, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Setting the benchmark for true luxury, Capella Singapore presents a holiday experience like no other. Guests can now travel in true style and comfort and explore all that Singapore has to offer with the Travel in… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines поддерживает хоккейный клуб «Сибирь»

S7 Airlines поддерживает хоккейный клуб «Сибирь»

S7 Airlines стала спонсором новосибирского хоккейного клуба «Сибирь». Новосибирск – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — родной город для S7 Airlines, здесь начиналась история авиакомпании. Нам приятно поддержать команду, за которую болеют многие новосибирцы. Для нас особенно важно, что хоккейный клуб «Сибирь» уделяет огромное внимание развитию спорта в регионе. Клуб принимает участие в реализации социальных программ, направленных на… Read the full press release

Florida Tourism Industry on Pace for Another Record Year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary estimates* released today by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 21.9 million visitors came to Florida in the third quarter of 2012 (July-September), an increase of 3.5 percent over the same period in 2011. Direct travel-related employment in Florida also rose 1.5… Read the full press release

Reed Travel Exhibitions launches ILTM Japan

Kyoto, Japan, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of ILTM Americas, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the leading luxury travel events International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), ILTM Asia and ILTM Africa has today announced the launch of ILTM Japan taking place 11 – 13 March 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Japan is home to the second largest… Read the full press release

Korean Air Celebrates The Launch of Its Service To Saudi Arabia

Korean Air Celebrates The Launch of Its Service To Saudi Arabia

SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air held a ceremony on 9 November to celebrate the inauguration of its new service between Seoul/Incheon and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. The event was held at Incheon International Airport in the presence of the President and COO of Korean Air, Chang Hoon Chi and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Puts Lebanese Artistic Legacy Front and Centre

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Puts Lebanese Artistic Legacy Front and Centre

Striking abstract creations by celebrated Lebanese sculptor Anachar Basbous stand sentry at the Hotel’s facade Beirut, Lebanon – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut no longer need to trek to Lebanon’s most famous galleries to get their fill of local artistic genius, now that the latest sculptural collection is on display at the Hotel…. Read the full press release

Budapest Airport, New Beaujolais Arrives With Air France

New Beaujolais Arrives With Air France

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The legendary Beaujolais Nouveau, this year’s first new French wine arrived to Hungary not on stage-coach or riverboat but on board of an Air France flight completed by a CRJ-1000 aircraft. The world famous French new wine is traditionally opened and marketed on the third Thursday of November each year. Wine experts… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport receives prestigious award

Oslo Airport receives prestigious award

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport (OSL) has been awarded the “Senior Initiative of the Year Award” for 2012 by the Centre for Senior Policy (CSP). The award was presented by Minister of Labour Anniken Huitfeldt at the National Inclusive Working Life conference on Tuesday, 13 November. CSP cited the following criteria for choosing OSL as… Read the full press release

“A Taste of Christmas” at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Welcomes the Holiday Season, Raising Funds for Charity

"A Taste of Christmas" at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Welcomes the Holiday Season, Raising Funds for Charity

First of its kind gift and gourmet reception, co-sponsored by American Express and in aid of Hong Kong Cancer Fund Hong Kong, China – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the spirit of giving, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong once again directs efforts to raise money for charity this festive season. Hosting its first Christmas gourmet and gift reception, the… Read the full press release

UNWTO unveils winners of the 2012 Ulysses Awards

Madrid, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — An online tool that allows tourism business to assess and improve their accessibility and an initiative encouraging tourists to stay with families in Malaysia are among the five winners of this year’s UNWTO Ulysses Awards. Since 2003, the UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism have honored tourism initiatives… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED Hosted an Evening of Design & Eclectic Art

Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED Hosted an Evening of Design & Eclectic Art

WIRED’s Chris Anderson Captivated Guests at San Francisco Marriott Union Square. Select Motion Work from Critically Acclaimed Photographer Artist Todd McLellan and Brick Art from artist Nathan Sawaya were also on Display. 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, and WIRED, hosted Design Beats: Maker earlier tonight Thursday, November… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Honours Public Servants On Thanksgiving Day

Police officers join Four Seasons staff volunteers

Washington’s beloved policemen, firemen and all public servants will be honoured and thanked at a Thanksgiving meal served by Four Seasons staff volunteers on a 53-foot Mayflower trailer Washington, DC, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Who: Christian Clerc, regional vice president and general manager, dressed in traditional pilgrim garb along with Rolf Lippuner, director of rooms dressed… Read the full press release

Rita McClenny Named President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation

Rita McClenny Named President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation

McClenny has more than 20 years in public service in tourism and film industries RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on November 9, 2012.  As the leader of the state tourism office, McClenny will lead the team… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific wins ‘Best Airline’ and ‘Best Airline First Class’ honours in leading China travel awards

Cathay Pacific’s General Manager China Dane Cheng (left) and Panacea Publishing Asia Pacific’s Managing Director Julian Gregory (right) at the 2012 Business Traveller China Awards.

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has been named Best Airline in the World and Best Airline First Class in the 2012 Business Traveller China Awards. The annual awards, now in their eighth year, reflect the highest praise bestowed by China’s frequent travellers on various service providers with connections to the Mainland. The awards were… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Scores High Marks On Corporate Equality Index

Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has scored 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index, up 30 points from last year. Credit: Hilton Worldwide.

MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has scored 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index, up 30 points from last year. The additional points achieved by Hilton Worldwide were a result of three initiatives launched this year, including: The launch of the… Read the full press release