2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thirteen pioneering sustainable travel schemes from across the UK, France and Belgium have been shortlisted today for the 2013 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel, moving a step closer to winning a share of the £30,000 prize fund. The Award, now in its second year, recognises innovative travel schemes that are leading… Read the full news article
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Beijing Airport Delegation Visits Chicago O’Hare
CHICAGO, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted officials from Beijing Capital International Airport Co., Ltd. (BCIA) at O’Hare International Airport. The purpose of the visit was to study the CDA’s vast experience with airport construction and operations management and the integration of the two sections. BCIA is one of the CDA’s seven sister airports under… Read the full news article
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO SERBIAN CAPITAL BELGRADE
Thrice-Weekly Services Link Airline’s Doha Hub With Carrier’s 4th South Eastern European Destination Latest Route Becomes Carrier’s 31st Point across Europe Belgrade, SERBIA – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to Serbia, its latest entry into Eastern Europe and the airline’s 11th new route of the year. The Doha-based carrier inaugurated the… Read the full news article
Hilton Dallas Park Cities Celebrates Grand Re-opening After Multimillion-Dollar Enhancement Project
DALLAS – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Dallas Park Cities will celebrate the hotel’s grand re-opening on Nov. 29 following a complete, multimillion-dollar renovation. The renovation is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of significant property renovations currently underway across the global portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide. “Hilton… Read the full news article
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Honored as “Best Place to Work” in Southern Nevada
Orlando, Fla. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO) was recently named the top employer for mega companies in southern Nevada by The Southern Nevada Human Resources Association. Recognizing top Southern Nevada employers for innovative human resource practices and programs, this marks the second year that WVO has placed first in their category. With four… Read the full news article
Xiamen Airlines Joins SkyTeam
SkyTeam Welcomes Xiamen Airlines 19th member strengthens SkyTeam’s #1 position in Greater China Xiamen, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomes China’s Xiamen Airlines as its 19th member. Xiamen Airlines is also the fourth member from Greater China. The airline strengthens SkyTeam’s footprint in China and its overall #1 position in the… Read the full news article
VIRTUOSO® CELEBRATES 8th ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S RECOGNITION EVENT ABOARD AMAWATERWAYS’ AMACERTO
Top-Producing Virtuoso Member Agencies Earn Budapest to Nuremburg Cruise and Experience River Cruising at its Best NEW YORK, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — River cruising is one of the fastest growing trends in luxury travel. As a testament to this trend, leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso® , elected to hold its eighth annual Chairman’s Recognition Event aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaCerto…. Read the full news article
Korean Air Aims to Become the Number One Aerospace Company in Asia Airline Announces ‘Aerospace Vision 2020’, its Business Objectives for 2020
SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air today announced its business objective to become the number one aerospace company in Asia. In the meeting room of the Busan Metropolitan Council building, Korean Air announced ‘Aerospace Vision 2020’, its business objectives which include plans to expand the ‘Tech Centre’ – the Aerospace Business Division located in Busan,… Read the full news article
New Hampton Inn Opens in Columbia
124-room property brings Hamptonality to Maryland COLUMBIA, Md. – 2012-11-21 — /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 124-room Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South located at 7045 Minstrel Way. “Hampton combines… Read the full news article
Canadian Travelodge Hotels Become Part of Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program
PARSIPPANY, N.J. -2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the guest loyalty program of Wyndham Hotel Group, today announced the addition of 91 Travelodge® and Thriftlodge® hotels in Canada to the program, making it the largest hotel loyalty program in the country with over 380 participating properties, representing 10 brands. Now, Wyndham Rewards members who complete… Read the full news article
Kenya Airways Appoints Marketing Director
Nairobi, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier Kenya Airways has appointed Chris Diaz as its Marketing Director. Chris joins Kenya Airways from BIDCO Group where he served as the Group Marketing Director, overseeing functions in Communications, Corporate Affairs and Business Development across different countries. With the new appointment at Kenya Airways, Chris will continue to serve… Read the full news article
Save Points & Stay at Marriott Rewards Most Popular Destinations
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can now take advantage of the off-season with a new award offer, Seasonal Awards. Whether it’s a beach vacation in the Caribbean, a cultural exploration in Europe, a shopping expedition in New York or a relaxing day at the spa in the deserts of Arizona and California, Marriott Rewards… Read the full news article
Air New Zealand, Hobbit image largest graphic ever applied to an aircraft
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tight security and total secrecy surround an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER aircraft sequestered in a closed hangar at Air New Zealand’s Auckland Technical Operations base this week as it is transformed into a flying billboard for the soon to be released film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Details of the unique Hobbit inspired livery are under… Read the full news article
CTC upgrades European travel plans to Canada
One-off social-media promotion intercepts consumers at French and German airports 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The planning is over, the bags are packed and you’re striding confidently across the airport concourse to check in…but, what’s that you say? Canada? The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been running a special social-media promotion at major airports in France and Germany… Read the full news article
Aeroflot traffic and capacity statistics for October and 10 Months of 2012
Moscow – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for October and 10 months of 2012. In October 2012passenger traffic increased by 24.2% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,557.1 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 28.5% (+211.8 ths passengers) reaching 953.9 ths passengers. The… Read the full news article
Hilton Naples Announces A Commissioned Holiday Themed Sand Sculpture Is Underway
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 news article
Kona: African airlines must work together to remain competitive
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 news article
Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf, The Hotel Where Art Lives
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 news article
Bigger Attendance at Expanded PATA China Responsible Tourism Forum
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 news article
Hilton Curaçao Debuts Brand New Executive Floor Rooms And Lounge
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 news article
TravelClick Wins Most Hotel Website Design Awards in 2012
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 news article
Deadline for Alaska Airlines’ Paint the Plane Contest Nov. 30
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 news article
Southwest Airlines’ Rink At Park Tavern Opens Thanksgiving Day
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 news article
Marriott, TownePlace Suites LEED®-ing the Way in Frederick
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 news article
Lonely Planet Releases Fully Updated Northern Honshū Chapter for Free on Lonelyplanet.com
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 news article
Chicago – Twirl, Twist And Turn Into The New Year
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 news article
VisitEngland Has ‘Licence to Thrill’ at EIBTM 2012
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 news article
Chicago, It’s Tu-Tu Wonderful!
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 news article
Concur Launches $150 Million Concur Perfect Trip Fund
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 news article
Chicago Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate Alive With Sound Of Music As Holiday Favorite Returns
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 news article