Project ICARUS is Looking to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Alexandria, VA – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the GBTA and Project ICARUS proudly announce the first Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability in business travel and meetings across North America. The Project… Read the full press release
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SOFITEL ANNOUNCES A NEW FLAGSHIP HOTEL IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA WITH THE KING ABDULLAH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES
Jeddah, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Representatives of the King Abdullah International Foundation and Sofitel, the luxury brand of French Hotel Group Accor, gathered in Jeddah to commemorate the signing of a management contract of a Sofitel hotel in Riyadh, in the presence of HRH Prince Khalid ibn „Abdullah ibn „Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Foundation and… Read the full press release
Metrolink’s 16th Annual Holiday Toy Express kicks off 2012 holiday season, Friday, Nov. 16
Festive train making 42 stops across region in November and December LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink rings in the holidays with the Holiday Toy Express, Santa’s glittering train, debuting on Friday, Nov. 16 at Los Angeles Union Station, hosted by Metro. The official kickoff is on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. in San… Read the full press release
Heathrow traffic and business commentary October 2012
Heathrow passengers down 0.1% Hurricane Sandy and late half term affect numbers Record customer satisfaction in Q3 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 6 million passengers pass through its terminals last month, down 0.1% on October last year. Hurricane Sandy in the US led to just over 200 flight cancellations and a drop in passengers, many… Read the full press release
Travelport, UAE leads the Middle East online travel race
New research released by Travelport as it launches its pioneering Travelport Universal API technology in MEA Dubai, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UAE is spearheading the surge in Middle East online tourism with 60% of all web-based travel bookings originating from the Emirates, Travelport co-sponsored research has revealed. New figures from the study – carried out by… Read the full press release
Schlitterbahn Co-Owner Jeff Henry Named Inventor of the Year
Austin Intellectual Property Law Association presents award during the annual Judges’ Dinner at 7 p.m. on November 12, 2012 at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Schlitterbahn’s Jeff Henry will be named Inventor of the Year at the annual Austin Intellectual Property Law Association’s Judges’ Dinner… Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group launches first IHG Academy in Italy
2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of its first IHG Academy programme in Italy, through a collaboration with InterContinental De La Ville Rome and UET Italy, the European University for Tourism. The IHG Academy is a global network of educational and community organisations… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA Partners with FSU and UF for ‘Share a Little Sunshine Showdown’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced that it has teamed up with two of the state’s top brands – the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles – to harness the passion associated with the annual football rivalry game and direct it toward the promotion… Read the full press release
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Triumphs Again in SpaFinder’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards
The Spa is voted Best Spa in Europe and Best Spa in France Paris, France – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — SpaFinder, considered to be the leading magazine for spas and well being in the US, has published its annual ranking of the best spas in the world for 2012. The annual Reader’ Choice Awards are tabulated according to… Read the full press release
flydubai rewarded for contribution to aviation
Carrier takes home Outstanding Contribution and Low Cost Airline of the Year at the sixth Aviation Business Awards Dubai, UAE, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, received the Outstanding Contribution to Aviation trophy at the annual Aviation Business Awards, held last night (7 November 2012) in Dubai. The airline also maintained its status as… Read the full press release
SkyWork Airlines triumphs at British-Swiss Business Awards
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyWork Airlines of Bern, Switzerland was named ‘Company of the Year 2012’ at this year’s prestigious British-Swiss Business Awards during a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva last week. SkyWork Airlines was praised for its contribution to business success in Britain and Switzerland by the distinguished panel… Read the full press release
YEW restaurant + bar at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and Absolut Vodka Pair Up to Donate $3000 to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation with “Bubbles for Bosoms” Cocktail
Vancouver, Canada – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team at YEW restaurant + bar at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is extremely proud of the success of the “Bubbles for Bosoms” cocktail sold in support of breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October 2012. Ten percent of the purchase price of each cocktail sold was donated to the… Read the full press release
Travel Industry Leaders Terry Jones, Roger Dow, Amir Eylon to speak at Nevada Governor’s Conference
Annual Conference to Shine a Spotlight on Innovation CARSON CITY, Nev. — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelocity.com founder Terry Jones, U.S. Travel Association (USTA) President and CEO Roger Dow, and Brand USA Vice President Amir Eylon will bring their insights and experience to the annual Nevada Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Tourism Director Claudia Vecchio announced. “The focus… Read the full press release
London City Airport Jet Set Fashion
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — London’s City Airport was treated to an impromptu fashion show as leading British catwalk model, Jade Parfitt, showcased the hottest winter-sun looks for shorthaul travel. Renowned for modelling for the likes of Vogue, Jade Parfitt brought high fashion to the runway, literally, as she descended the aircraft showcasing stylish look after stylish… Read the full press release
HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR AND HISTORY COMES ALIVE IN PHOTO EXHIBITION AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Los Angeles, California – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces a new exhibition of photographs documenting Hollywood’s past and present at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Let’s Get Lost: Polaroids from the Coast , features a 30-year collection of large-format Polaroid photographs… Read the full press release
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort And Different Pointe Of View Restaurant Recognized With AAA Four Diamond Rating
Honors Mark Sixth Consecutive Year for Phoenix Resort and 23 Years for Noted Restaurant PHOENIX – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort and its renowned restaurant, Different Pointe of View, have been once again recognized as AAA Four-Diamond establishments during last night’s award ceremony. The ceremony honored Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort for… Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On Youtube To Donate Advertising Revenue From 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Video To Tvn
ALMOST 350,000 VIEWS SEES YOUTUBE CASHING IN 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (8 Nov) called on YouTube to donate all advertising revenues generated from the popularity of Ryanair’s behind-the-scenes video of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar photoshoot to the TVN Foundation in Warsaw. After the phenomenal success of… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport awards largest construction contract to transform its oldest pier
Gatwick awards its largest construction contract to Vinci Construction to construct a new baggage system and gate rooms Enabling flexible check-in options and gate rooms within easy reach of the departure lounge 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has awarded a significant contract to Vinci Construction to transform Pier 1 in the South Terminal. At… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Included in Business in the Community’s Top 10 List of Diverse Companies (UK)
LONDON – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a benchmarking exercise that assessed the company’s gender and race diversity practices, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been named as a “gold” category employer by responsible business charity Business in the Community. This award places the company amongst the 10 most diverse businesses in the UK, among other leading companies including Ernst… Read the full press release
BELFAST CITY AIRPORT REWARDED FOR ONLINE CAR PARKING SERVICE
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has scooped gold for the Best Sales Campaign at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Marketing Excellence Awards held last night in Belfast. The talented marketing team beat off tough competition to win the award for a hugely successful campaign to promote the incredible value of its onsite parking via its… Read the full press release
Commissioner Andolino Keynotes Global Supply Chain Forum at Loyola University Chicago
CHICAGO, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was the keynote speaker today at a forum entitled “State of Chicago in the Global Supply Chain” at Loyola University Chicago. The event is Chicago’s premiere supply chain event, bringing together industry, academia and government to discuss the supply chain issues facing Chicagobusinesses. Andolino was… Read the full press release
Eric Yeaman Joins Alaska Air Group Board of Directors
SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors and Chairman Bill Ayer announced today that Eric Yeaman, president and CEO of Hawaiian Telcom, has been appointed to the board of directors of Alaska Air Group Inc. Yeaman will serve on the board’s Audit Committee. “We’re delighted that Eric is joining Air Group’s… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Honored As One Of The 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers By G.I. Jobs
The Carrier is Ranked Among the Best Military Employers for the Fourth Consecutive Year DALLAS – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that it has been designated a 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer® by G.I. Jobs. This marks the fourth year the Company has been included in the Top 100 Military Friendly… Read the full press release
Luxury five star hotel, The Royal Horseguards, has been commended in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 35 Hotels in the British Isles
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Adding to its string of awards including the AA London Hotel of the Year 2010-11 and Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice 2012, The Royal Horseguards has earned a rating of 87.8 from Condé Nast Traveler’s readers, who ranked the hotel as one of the top hotels in the UK. Niels Sherry, The Royal… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car Receive Top Three Spots in J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Rental Car Satisfaction Study
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the first time, Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, captured the top three rankings in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North American Rental Car Satisfaction StudySM. The study, which surveyed leisure and business travelers who rented vehicles at… Read the full press release
Saint Louis Zoo Awards 2012
SAINT LOUIS ZOO CONSERVATION AWARD GOES TO DR. JEFF BRIGGLER, MISSOURI CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Dr. and Mrs. David Perkins, U.S. Bank and Fox Family Foundation also honored 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award went to Dr. Jeff Briggler, Herpetologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Over the past decade, his work with Missouri’s amphibians and… Read the full press release
Get Ready for English Tourism Week 2013!
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of the first ever English Tourism Week earlier this year, VisitEngland is calling on the industry to get involved in English Tourism Week 2013. The inaugural event in March saw over 500 special activities and promotions celebrating tourism in England, and the national tourist board is hoping that next… Read the full press release
Scaevola Travel Makes Waves with Purchase of Atoll Explorer
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scaevola Travel is delighted to announce the purchase of Atoll Explorer diving cruiser from Universal Enterprises. The Male’-based travel agent specializes in the inbound market and its executive management shares more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry between them. Atoll Explorer is a 20-cabin cruise boat offering facilities and… Read the full press release
VisitEngland Announces Eight New Marketing Campaigns to Boost Tourism in 2013
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at World Travel Market, VisitEngland announced plans to launch eight marketing campaigns in 2013 to run from January to boost domestic tourism next year. The campaigns will cover the four key themes of countryside, heritage, culture and coastal, and will run in partnership with destinations from all over England as well as… Read the full press release
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Fourth Hotel in Houston, Texas
Hilton’s Fastest-Growing Full Service Brand To Serve City’s Airport Market MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of the 303-room DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport, located less than half a mile from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport and just 30 minutes from the Houston Intercontinental Airport. Formerly a… Read the full press release