Category Archives: Travel Marketing

Swissport Algeria wins ground handling licence for Oran International Airport

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Swissport Algeria wins ground handling licence for Oran International Airport

Zurich, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services, welcomes the announcement by the Etablissement de Gestion des Services Aéroportuaires d’Oran (EGSA Oran) Tender Commission to award Swissport Algeria with a 5-year ground handling licence for Oran International Airport Ahmed Ben Bella. The award of the licence follows a comprehensive and… Read the full news article

Palm Springs Selected as Host City for 2013 Amgen Tour of California

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Palm Springs, Calif. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Palm Springs has been selected as one of the Host Cities for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California, May 12-19, 2013, one of the most anticipated cycling events of the year. The race, which stretches from California’s Escondido to Santa Rosa, will enter Greater Palm… Read the full news article

LAS VEGAS WILL RING IN THE NEW YEAR AND CELEBRATE IN STYLE

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Entertainment Capital of the World Hosts Biggest Bash in the West with America’s Party 2013 Complete with Rockin’ Countdown, Champagne and Fireworks LAS VEGAS – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is the most electrifying destination to ring in 2013 with spectacular and stunning experiences throughout the Strip corridor and beyond. As world travelers converge on Las… Read the full news article

Le Cinq by Chef Eric Briffard of Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Wins 12th Prix Spécial Pierre-Christian Taittinger

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Le Cinq by Chef Eric Briffard of Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Wins 12th Prix Spécial Pierre-Christian Taittinger

Award distinguishes excellence in photography Paris, France – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eric Briffard – Le Cinq, a new book by the chef at Four Seasons Hotel George V, has won the 12th Prix Spécial Pierre-Christian Taittinger at a ceremony held at the Lutetia Hotel on November 21, 2012. Christian Taittinger, Mayor of the XVIe arrondissement of Paris and Philippe… Read the full news article

Not one, not two, but three awards for Jersey’s luxury hotels

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2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Luxury Jersey Hotels group is finishing the year on a high as its members celebrate three coveted industry and consumer awards, reinforcing Jersey’s position as a centre for excellence in hospitality. Grand Jersey’s Executive Head Chef Richard Allen was rewarded with a highly-acclaimed Hotel Catey ‘Chef of the Year’ award this… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia response to Qantas

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Full story 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said the Tourism Australia Board is appointed and reports to the Federal Minister for Tourism. Mr McEvoy said Tourism Australia had a strong governance framework and the Tourism Australia Board will consider the matter of Qantas’ suspension of future activities later today. Mr McEvoy… Read the full news article

LE MEURICE ACCUEILLE LE “PRIX DES PRIX” LITTERAIRES POUR LA DEUXIEME ANNEE CONSECUTIVE

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LE MEURICE ACCUEILLE LE "PRIX DES PRIX" LITTERAIRES POUR LA DEUXIEME ANNEE CONSECUTIVE

Le Meurice accueille la deuxième édition du “Prix des Prix” littéraires, initié par Pierre Leroy, ancien membre du Médicis, le 13 décembre prochain 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dernière étape de la saison des prix littéraires, c’est le 13 décembre au soir que le jury du “Prix des Prix”, réuni à l’Hôtel Le Meurice à Paris, choisira… Read the full news article

Hilton Cardiff’s Top Talent Cook Up A Storm

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Hilton Cardiff is cooking up a storm thanks to two of its young chefs who have been recognised for their considerable talent in the kitchen. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

CARDIFF, Wales – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Cardiff is cooking up a storm thanks to two of its young chefs who have been recognised for their considerable talent in the kitchen. 29-year-old Eva Zdanska, who joined Hilton Cardiff 12 months ago, took third place in Hilton Worldwide’s European Culinary Challenge 2012, which was hotly contested… Read the full news article

VISIT FLORIDA Selects Will Seccombe as New President & CEO

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – is proud to announce the selection of Will Seccombe as its new President and CEO. Seccombe, VISIT FLORIDA’s Chief Marketing Officer since 2008, has been serving as the Acting President and CEO since Chris Thompson’s departure to head… Read the full news article

Jersey, The 2012 Christmas Window Display Competition is launched

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2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the busy Christmas period, when the competition between retailers to attract the avid shopper is never more evident, there is nothing more important than the Christmas shop window.  For the second year running, all St Helier retailers will be asked to dress to impress!! Window display competition From the 1st until… Read the full news article

agoda.com presents its Gold Circle Awards celebrating hotel excellence

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agoda.com presents its Gold Circle Awards celebrating hotel excellence

2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced the 2012 recipients of its prestigious Gold Circle Awards, recognizing hotels that lead by example in the competitive hospitality industry. Launched in 2009, the awards are given to agoda.com partners who are committed to accommodating the… Read the full news article

Travel Packages and Special Offers Put Spielberg’s LINCOLN in Reach for Visitors to Virginia

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Travel Packages and Special Offers Put Spielberg's LINCOLN in Reach for Visitors to Virginia

Hotel offers, Segway tours and the ‘Spielberger’ bring movie buffs to see where LINCOLN was filmed RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steven Spielberg’s “LINCOLN,” filmed 100 percent in Virginia, is already a hit at the box office.  New travel packages, tours and special menu items are sure to make Virginia’s LINCOLN Movie Trail a… Read the full news article

Australia brings news of new products and developments to EIBTM

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Key facts Tourism Australia and a delegation of leading Australian tourism operators are in Barcelona to attend EIBTM, the leading global event for meetings, incentives and business events. Australia continues to be a destination of choice for European business event planners. Key European markets are showing encouraging signs of growth despite the economic environment. Key… Read the full news article

Lodging Hospitality Covers Revinate

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2012-11-28 – /travelprnews.com/ — Lodging Hospitality interviewed Revinate co-founder and CEO, Jay Ashton, and Sean Mullen, Noble House chief sales and marketing officer for a story about how social media and online reviews are changing the way staff bonuses are determined in the hospitality industry. With Revinate’s GS 2.0 reports, more and more management companies and brands are using Revinate… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines Signs Full Content Agreement with Travelport

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Atlanta, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Alaska Airlines, ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers” in the J.D. Power and Associates North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM for five consecutive years since 2008, today announce a new global full content agreement. The new multi-year deal will… Read the full news article

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Supports Local Career Day

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King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), offered advice and support to over 250 students at Amman Baptist School at their recently held 8th Annual Career Day event. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

DEAD SEA – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), offered advice and support to over 250 students at Amman Baptist School at their recently held 8th Annual Career Day event. Students from the 10th, 11th and 12th grades were given coaching lessons, insights into career options and tips… Read the full news article

Oman Air’s Sindbad Programme Rewards its Online Raffle Winners

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Oman Air's Sindbad Programme Rewards its Online Raffle Winners

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 news article

New Hampton Inn & Suites/Waterfront-West Homestead Opens in Pittsburgh

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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 news article

New Wyndham Garden Hotel Debuts in Manhattan’s Chinatown

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The new 106-room Wyndham Garden Chinatown in New York City offers complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, 24-hour business and fitness centers and an on-site restaurant and lounge.

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 news article

Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Unveils Blue Water Exhibition

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Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Unveils Blue Water Exhibition

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 news article

Aeroflot launches additional services to Donetsk

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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 news article

The Dorchester’s Jessica Zammar wins Kerstin Florian’s ‘UK Therapist of the Year’ for third year running

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The Dorchester’s Jessica Zammar wins Kerstin Florian’s ‘UK Therapist of the Year’ for third year running

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 news article

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Partners with iPhone Case Company Uncommon on New Disconnect to Reconnect Program for Guests

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Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Partners with iPhone Case Company Uncommon on New Disconnect to Reconnect Program for Guests

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 news article

Massport Opens Road for Commercial Traffic

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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 news article

GBTA Australia & New Zealand Announce Appointment to Board

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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 news article

Maldives participates in CITM, Shanghai China

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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 news article

Holiday Club Resorts Signs Master Affiliation Agreement with RCI

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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 news article

Jet Airways and American Express launch the most powerful co-branded airline credit card

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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 news article

Austrian joins ‘Ärzte an Bord’ programme of Lufthansa

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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 news article

Marriott New Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to Open in Summer 2013

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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 news article