Rim Yom Market, Kong Krai Las District, circa 1894 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Miss Saratwadee Asasupakit, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Sukhothai Office, together with the Kong Krai Las sub-district of Sukhothai, would like to invite you to the Rim Yom Market to look back on life and commerce in the year 1894. This… Read the full news article
London, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce that Stuart Johnson, General Manager of Brown’s Hotel, has been named 2012 Hotelier of the Year by Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Johnson was presented with this prestigious award by the magazine’s Editor, Mark Lewis at celebratory lunch at Cameron House which was attended by more… Read the full news article
Rebrand of Citer and ATESA, as Enterprise takes next steps in company’s European expansion. 350 locations added to global Enterprise Rent-A-Car network from February 2013 Investment in new branches planned in France throughout 2013 Programme to increase and develop French employee base Paris, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest car rental provider, has… Read the full news article
The first Christmas Market in the UK to receive such accreditation Chairman of VisitEngland, Viscountess Penelope Cobham to present Bath Tourism Plus with Quality Rose Marque 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath Tourism Plus, the destination marketing organisation for Bath and the surrounding area, is to receive a Quality Rose Marque from National Tourist Board VisitEngland for… Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In support of its steadfast commitment to further expand its hotel offerings in Latin America as the region continues to experience strong economic growth and development opportunities, 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 appointment of… Read the full news article
Fly From Just £14 On Over 1,000 Routes Across Europe In Jan 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Thur 6 Dec, it will release 100,000 seats across its European network, at prices starting from £14 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in January. These “all… Read the full news article
Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its commitment in helping create a greener world, Dusit Thani Manila, an award winning luxury green hotel under the Dusit International Group, recently conducted a Tree Planting activity at the La Mesa Watershed Area in cooperation with ABS- CBN’s Bantay Kalikasan. 120 trees of Kalantas, Narra,… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hamburg-based B&L Group celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its most recent hotel project on 5 December 2012 by placing the traditional garland on the completed shell of the InterCityHotel Leipzig, which is scheduled to open in May 2013. Following previous builds in Hamburg and Dresden, this represents the third establishment which B&L… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has today assumed management of one of Australia’s best-known 5-star resorts, the former Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast. Hotel owner, Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Ltd, reached a commercial agreement with IHG to manage the resort, which was effective midnight, 5 December. Under… Read the full news article
New marketing head of Passenger Airlines comes from Facebook 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alexander Schlaubitz (47) is to take up the role of Head of Marketing at Lufthansa Passenger Airlines in Frankfurt on 7 January 2013. In this position, he will be responsible for the airlines’ entire marketing activities. Besides classic advertising and brand management, this… Read the full news article
WASHINGTON, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners, investors and financial institutions committed to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions across the global property industry, has announced the addition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a new member. “At… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air is adding two flights a week on its Taipei – Komatsu route, increasing frequency from five flights to daily service, starting Dec. 8, 2012. Since launching the route with two flights per week in 2008, EVA has developed its passenger demand and increased frequency. EVA BR158 departs Taipei at 14:45… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s (NAS) passenger growth continued in November, up 12 percent compared with the same month previous year. The airline flew 1,458,872 passengers in November. The total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 21 percent and the total capacity (ASK) increased by 23 percent. The unit revenue also developed positively, with a RASK increase… Read the full news article
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Kathryn Beiser as executive vice president of corporate communications. Beginning on December 3, she will oversee external and internal communications and corporate responsibility globally. She will report to Hilton Worldwide’s president and chief executive officer, Christopher J. Nassetta, and join the company’s… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the attendance of high profile dignitaries at the 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA this Saturday, December 8, fans can expect increased security at Lincoln Financial Field. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, allowing ample time to get through security. All attendees will be screened before entering the stadium and… Read the full news article
5th annual Open Day on December 16 supports the Istituto degli Innocenti Florence, Italy – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is one of the most longed-for events of the pre-Christmas period: the wonderful Gherardesca Park, an integral part of Four SeasonsHotel Firenze, will be open to the public and, in particular, to children of all ages. On December 16, 2012… Read the full news article
MUMBAI, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the planned induction of five new state-of-the-art ATR 72-600 series aircraft into their fleet. The ATR 72-600 series will commence their flight between December 2012 and March 2013. The ATR 72- 600 series aircraft comes equipped with the latest avionics technology and will… Read the full news article
101-room property brings Hamptonality to Florida OCALA, Fla. – 2012-12-07 — /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 101-room Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala located at 3601 SW 38th Avenue. “Hampton… Read the full news article
It’s Christmas time in Florence Florence, Italy – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christmas and New Year’s vacation at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze will be magic. The beauty of the historic and Renaissance city to discover, elegant decorations in the Hotel, candle lights, music in the background, delicious Tuscan cuisine by Chef Vito Mollica and superb wines. An occasion not to be… Read the full news article
Los Angeles – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Westfield today reached an important milestone in the Los Angeles International Airport modernization by unveiling the more than 60 premier dining and luxury retail shops – including 22 local L.A. brands – coming to the New Tom Bradley International… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA), with services to Nantes and Newquay starting in Summer 2013. Flights go on sale today with Newquay becoming easyJet’s fourth domestic route from JLA, alongside Belfast, the Isle of Man and Jersey, while Nantes becomes the… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that for the first time in its more than 55-year history, the company is franchising its Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand and is appointing Guerin Car Rental Solutions as a franchisee in Portugal. “While this may be the first franchising agreement for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, it won’t be the… Read the full news article
Marketing campaign will focus on educating consumers about the benefits of booking with an ABTA Member 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the peak booking season approaching ABTA is launching a new marketing campaign with the aim of educating consumers about the benefits of booking with an ABTA Member and reminding them to look for the logo… Read the full news article
92-room property brings Hamptonality to Ontario TORONTO – 2012-12-07 — /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 92-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto/Brampton located at 8710 The Gore Road in Brampton…. Read the full news article
Allegiant has announced today that it will begin to offer new nonstop, low cost weekly service between Toledo Express Airport and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) starting February 16, 2013. Fares are starting as low as $89.99* one-way. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will hold a press conference this morning at 11 a.m. to discuss the… Read the full news article
New Best, Smart and Basic fare products in Economy Class/Launch of new brand and service concept on 1 July 2013 Cologne/Bonn – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — German budget airline Germanwings is set to revolutionise the European low-cost market. In the future it will offer the highest value airline product in this segment in Europe. On 1… Read the full news article
007 turns his sights on boosting traveller numbers, while the competition for Chinese tourism dollars heats up again 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assessing your rivals’ strengths and slip-ups plays a big part in planning tourism marketing activities to keep Canada ahead of the game. Like a master of international espionage, CTC News has gone behind the… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hungarian low cost carrier Wizz Air launched its new Budapest-Tel Aviv flight this afternoon, with 175 passengers on board its Airbus A 320. József Váradi, the CEO of Wizz Air, Jost Lammers, the CEO of Budapest Airport and Ilan Mor, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Hungary were on hand to… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France welcomed its three millionth passenger in on its Airbus A380. To celebrate the occasion, Air France offered a special welcome to a passenger when she checked in yesterday for flight AF007 from New York- JFK to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Mrs. Aurelie Barthaux Naderzad, who was traveling in Economy, won two… Read the full news article
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline has announced today that it will be further expanding its route offering from London Southend Airport with a new service to Newquay, from Summer 2013 with seats on sale from today – Thursday 6 December. The new thrice weekly service which departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays… Read the full news article