2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — England has a star turn in huge cinema releases next year, including new ventures from Richard Curtis, the Coen Brothers and Edgar Wright. The English pub, stately homes and London’s skyline will all take their turn in the limelight in these most anticipated releases: Great Expectations Rounding off the year that marked… Read the full news article
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Philadelphia Zoo to Hold 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala
Philadelphia Zoo to Hold 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala to Honor Innovators in the World of Conservation Hosted by star of ‘Extra’ Maria Menounos, the Gala Celebrates those Working to Save Habitat and Wildlife 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday, November 1, 2012, the Philadelphia Zoo will host its 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala, honoring innovators… Read the full news article
TAT Launches “Thainess” Concept in Indonesia, Projects Major Growth in Arrivals
Indonesia, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand is anticipating a significant increase in arrivals from Indonesia, the largest country in ASEAN, after a successful participation in the country’s largest consumer travel fair in early November. The annual fair, Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF), is organised by Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, to promote… Read the full news article
TradeWinds Island Resorts Magnificent Island-Style Meetings
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Resorts Magnificent Island-Style Meetings A Meeting Paradise Hosting more than 700 meetings and social functions annually, the TradeWinds Island Resorts– the TradeWinds Island Grand and Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort – can accommodate groups from 10 to 1,000. The TradeWinds provides business travelers access to 14 restaurants and… Read the full news article
Brussels Airport wins Respect for Nature Award
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the annual Travel Magazine Awards event, which this year took place on Friday 16 November in Antwerp, the “Respect for Nature Award” was given out for the first time. Although in general the Travel Magazine Awards are intended for the travel industry in particular, the case submitted by Brussels Airport was… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines And Aegean Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With Aegean Airlines) – From 1 December 2012, Singapore Airlines customers will be able to fly to the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki through a codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Aegean Airlines. Under the agreement, SIA will add its ‘SQ’ code to Aegean-operated flights serving the Greek capital Athens from… Read the full news article
Europe helps deliver global interoperability at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference
Montreal, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The States of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Union and EUROCONTROL, working with the European Aviation Safety Agency, the EUROCONTROL Agency, the European Commission, the SESAR Joint Undertaking and the ECAC Secretariat are playing a central role at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/12) taking place until 30… Read the full news article
SFO Golf Tournament raises $63,000 for three local charities
Check presentation ceremony to be held November 29th SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport Charity Golf Tournament Committee (SFO-CGTC) will donate $63,000 to three local charities on November 29, 2012. The funds were raised during a charity golf tournament held on October 1st, and will benefit the San Francisco Police Wilderness Adventure… Read the full news article
Innovative New Night Spa Offerings Now Available at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Recently named Best Spa in Egypt in SpaFinder Wellness 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh introduces a New Night Spa experience Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help r-ebalance the mind, body and spirit, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is offering a heavenly Four Rituals Night Spa experience, and introducing a new element… Read the full news article
Airport Shopping School Choir competition sees twelve finalists perform at the airport
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cape Town International Airport hosted the Airport Shopping local school choir competition on Saturday 17 November. Congratulations to Harry Gwala High School from Belhar which walked away with the title for 2012! Coming in second was Settlers High School from Bellville West and Bloekbombos Secondary School from Kraaifontein took third place. The… Read the full news article
Hilton HHonors Breaks Into Song and Dance with Flash Mob in Shanghai
Official Sponsor of Elton John China Tour Delivers Unforgettable Experience & Ticket Giveaway Contest SHANGHAI – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, delighted onlookers in Shanghai with a first of its kind musical flash mob. Set along the city’s iconic East Nanjing Road, 80 dancers… Read the full news article
QATAR EXECUTIVE HONOURED AS BEST BUSINESS AVIATION OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2012
Qatar Airways’ Corporate Jet Arm Wins Key Accolade At Aviation Business Awards in Dubai Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division Qatar Executive has been honoured with the Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2012 award by the prestigious Middle East industry publication Aviation Business. Qatar Executive beat… Read the full news article
Prezes LOT-u wybrany do President Commitee AEA
Warszawa, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj Marcin Piróg, Prezes Zarządu Polskich Linii Lotniczych LOT, został wybrany do President Commitee Stowarzyszenia Europejskich Przewoźników czyli Association of European Airlines (AEA). Podczas dzisiejszego spotkania AEA, które odbyło się w Brukseli, Prezes dołączył do grona osób zasiadających w President Commitee, które jest najwyższym organem decydującym w Stowarzyszeniu Europejskich Przewoźników…. Read the full news article
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, Maldives, was recently recognized by TUI Germany as the “Best Hotel Long Haul” and been awarded a TUI Holly Award
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, Maldives, was recently recognized by TUI Germany as the “Best Hotel Long Haul” and been awarded a TUI Holly Award. This is a very prestigious award that TUI gives out every year to 100 of their 8,000 supplier resorts and hotels. The Award is based on guest… Read the full news article
Maldives takes part in DEMA Dive Show 2012, USA
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with representatives from Maldives Tourism Industry have participated in the 36th Annual DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) Dive Show 2012 which took place in Las Vegas USA, from 14th – 17th November 2012. DEMA Dive Show is WORLD’S ONLY international event for the scuba diving industry focused for trade… Read the full news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
Airports Going Green Informs, Enlightens and Inspires
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
Hilton Global Week of Service – November 15 Recap
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 news article
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 news article
New Hampton Inn Opens in Oxford
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 news article