Travel in style at Capella Singapore

Capella Singapore invites guests to explore the beauty of Singapore through the lens of luxury SINGAPORE, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Setting the benchmark for true luxury, Capella Singapore presents a holiday experience like no other. Guests can now travel in true style and comfort and explore all that Singapore has to offer with the Travel in… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines поддерживает хоккейный клуб «Сибирь»

S7 Airlines поддерживает хоккейный клуб «Сибирь»

S7 Airlines стала спонсором новосибирского хоккейного клуба «Сибирь». Новосибирск – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — родной город для S7 Airlines, здесь начиналась история авиакомпании. Нам приятно поддержать команду, за которую болеют многие новосибирцы. Для нас особенно важно, что хоккейный клуб «Сибирь» уделяет огромное внимание развитию спорта в регионе. Клуб принимает участие в реализации социальных программ, направленных на… Read the full news article

Florida Tourism Industry on Pace for Another Record Year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary estimates* released today by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 21.9 million visitors came to Florida in the third quarter of 2012 (July-September), an increase of 3.5 percent over the same period in 2011. Direct travel-related employment in Florida also rose 1.5… Read the full news article

Reed Travel Exhibitions launches ILTM Japan

Kyoto, Japan, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of ILTM Americas, Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the leading luxury travel events International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), ILTM Asia and ILTM Africa has today announced the launch of ILTM Japan taking place 11 – 13 March 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Japan is home to the second largest… Read the full news article

Korean Air Celebrates The Launch of Its Service To Saudi Arabia

Korean Air Celebrates The Launch of Its Service To Saudi Arabia

SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air held a ceremony on 9 November to celebrate the inauguration of its new service between Seoul/Incheon and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. The event was held at Incheon International Airport in the presence of the President and COO of Korean Air, Chang Hoon Chi and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Puts Lebanese Artistic Legacy Front and Centre

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Puts Lebanese Artistic Legacy Front and Centre

Striking abstract creations by celebrated Lebanese sculptor Anachar Basbous stand sentry at the Hotel’s facade Beirut, Lebanon – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut no longer need to trek to Lebanon’s most famous galleries to get their fill of local artistic genius, now that the latest sculptural collection is on display at the Hotel…. Read the full news article

Budapest Airport, New Beaujolais Arrives With Air France

New Beaujolais Arrives With Air France

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The legendary Beaujolais Nouveau, this year’s first new French wine arrived to Hungary not on stage-coach or riverboat but on board of an Air France flight completed by a CRJ-1000 aircraft. The world famous French new wine is traditionally opened and marketed on the third Thursday of November each year. Wine experts… Read the full news article

Oslo Airport receives prestigious award

Oslo Airport receives prestigious award

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport (OSL) has been awarded the “Senior Initiative of the Year Award” for 2012 by the Centre for Senior Policy (CSP). The award was presented by Minister of Labour Anniken Huitfeldt at the National Inclusive Working Life conference on Tuesday, 13 November. CSP cited the following criteria for choosing OSL as… Read the full news article

“A Taste of Christmas” at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Welcomes the Holiday Season, Raising Funds for Charity

"A Taste of Christmas" at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Welcomes the Holiday Season, Raising Funds for Charity

First of its kind gift and gourmet reception, co-sponsored by American Express and in aid of Hong Kong Cancer Fund Hong Kong, China – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the spirit of giving, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong once again directs efforts to raise money for charity this festive season. Hosting its first Christmas gourmet and gift reception, the… Read the full news article

UNWTO unveils winners of the 2012 Ulysses Awards

Madrid, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — An online tool that allows tourism business to assess and improve their accessibility and an initiative encouraging tourists to stay with families in Malaysia are among the five winners of this year’s UNWTO Ulysses Awards. Since 2003, the UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism have honored tourism initiatives… Read the full news article

Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED Hosted an Evening of Design & Eclectic Art

Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED Hosted an Evening of Design & Eclectic Art

WIRED’s Chris Anderson Captivated Guests at San Francisco Marriott Union Square. Select Motion Work from Critically Acclaimed Photographer Artist Todd McLellan and Brick Art from artist Nathan Sawaya were also on Display. 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, and WIRED, hosted Design Beats: Maker earlier tonight Thursday, November… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Honours Public Servants On Thanksgiving Day

Police officers join Four Seasons staff volunteers

Washington’s beloved policemen, firemen and all public servants will be honoured and thanked at a Thanksgiving meal served by Four Seasons staff volunteers on a 53-foot Mayflower trailer Washington, DC, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Who: Christian Clerc, regional vice president and general manager, dressed in traditional pilgrim garb along with Rolf Lippuner, director of rooms dressed… Read the full news article

Rita McClenny Named President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation

Rita McClenny Named President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation

McClenny has more than 20 years in public service in tourism and film industries RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on November 9, 2012.  As the leader of the state tourism office, McClenny will lead the team… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific wins ‘Best Airline’ and ‘Best Airline First Class’ honours in leading China travel awards

Cathay Pacific’s General Manager China Dane Cheng (left) and Panacea Publishing Asia Pacific’s Managing Director Julian Gregory (right) at the 2012 Business Traveller China Awards.

2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has been named Best Airline in the World and Best Airline First Class in the 2012 Business Traveller China Awards. The annual awards, now in their eighth year, reflect the highest praise bestowed by China’s frequent travellers on various service providers with connections to the Mainland. The awards were… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide Scores High Marks On Corporate Equality Index

Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has scored 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index, up 30 points from last year. Credit: Hilton Worldwide.

MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has scored 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index, up 30 points from last year. The additional points achieved by Hilton Worldwide were a result of three initiatives launched this year, including: The launch of the… Read the full news article

Al Mohannadi “With the cooperation and Support of the Nation’s different industries, we aim to elevate Qatar to become the world’s center in Sports tourism”

Al Mohannadi “With the cooperation and Support of the Nation’s different industries, we aim to elevate Qatar to become the world’s center in Sports tourism”

In accordance with the ASPIRE4SPORTS 2012 exhibition, QTA organizes “Sport Tourism in Qatar” workshop Doha, Qatar, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the region’s largest sports focused forum, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), in partnership with ASPIRE4SPORTS and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), hosted a one day forum to discuss sports tourism in Qatar. ASPIRE4SPORT, one… Read the full news article

Virginia Launches The LINCOLN Movie Trail

Virginia Launches The LINCOLN Movie Trail

Spielberg’s biopic LINCOLN is the subject of a new trail that connects film sites, restaurants and shops in Richmond and Petersburg RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The worlds of movie magic and travel are set to come together in Virginia with the launch of The LINCOLN Movie Trail. LINCOLN, directed by Steven Spielberg and… Read the full news article

NTSB praises Metrolink’s Commitment to Safety

Federal Safety Board lists Positive Train Control systems a top priority LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) publically proclaimed rail agencies implementing positive train control (PTC) amongst its most wanted items for 2013. The NTSB recognized Metrolink as a national leader in this effort. The announcement came during a… Read the full news article

VisitEngland, Holidays at Home are GREAT wins Best Consumer Campaign at PRCA Awards 2012

Biggest ever domestic tourism marketing campaign recognised with top industry accolade 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Holidays at Home are GREAT campaign scooped best In-House Consumer Campaign at the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Awards on Tuesday night. The biggest ever domestic tourism marketing campaign beat off stiff competition from organisations such as John Lewis, Specsavers,… Read the full news article

DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL: THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

Vancouver, BC, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dine Out Vancouver Festival is just a few months away, and the kitchen’s already cookin’. Local chefs are dreaming up tantalizing prix fixe menus, hotels are crafting culinary-themed packages and festival organizers are working madly on an events roster that’s guaranteed to be the best in Dine Out history. Info to whet your… Read the full news article

A French affair at Capella Singapore

SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the series of exciting epicurean adventures taking place during The Vintners’ Tour from 23 to 25 November 2012, The Knolls at Capella Singapore is delighted to bring to local food connoisseurs a culinary treat with Two-Michelin- Starred French celebrity chef Jean-André Charial from the world renowned l’Oustau de… Read the full news article

RCI Surpasses 1 Million Views on YouTube Channel, Drives Interest in Timeshare Industry

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, reached a significant social media milestone recently when it surpassed an incredible 1 million views on the RCI® YouTube channel. The channel is part of a larger media program that continues to introduce timeshare products and timeshare exchange to consumers around the world…. Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Boston Unveils Exclusive De-Stress Holiday Shopping Package

Hong Kong, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season without the stress by joining Mandarin Oriental, Boston for a day of decadence and luxury followed by a relaxing shopping experience with the De-Stress Holiday Shopping package. As the only luxury hotel in the Back Bay neighborhood with direct access to Copley Place and… Read the full news article

Accor recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute

Accor is the first French Group to integrate the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the World Paris – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced today the company has been ranked on the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the… Read the full news article

Hilton, table 9 By Nick And Scott Wins What’s On: Restaurant Of The Year 2012

Dubai restaurant; table 9 by Nick and Scott located at Hilton Dubai Creek won both 'Best Modern European' and 'Restaurant of the Year' at the tenth annual What's On Awards Dubai. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Hilton Dubai Creek Restaurant Picks Up Awards for Best Modern European & Restaurant of the Year Dubai, UAE – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai restaurant; table 9 by Nick and Scott located at Hilton Dubai Creek won both ‘Best Modern European’ and ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the tenth annual What’s On Awards Dubai. Relatively new… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Offers Unique Agritourism Trip For Travellers

HONG KONG, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers interested in learning about the connection between the land and food, the new Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta offers a unique educational opportunity to visit a local farm with its Experience Farming package.  In partnership with Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D), founder and president of Farmer D Organics in Atlanta, guests… Read the full news article

VisitBritain STRONG SEPTEMBER FIGURES SIGNAL POST-OLYMPICS BOUNCE

VisitBritain STRONG SEPTEMBER FIGURES SIGNAL POST-OLYMPICS BOUNCE

2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — New tourism figures issued this morning confirm that Britain is well placed to build on encouraging inbound Olympic numbers. September’s International Passenger Survey (IPS) figures issued today by ONS(1) reveal that visitor numbers were up by 1% (2.63m) and that visitor spending reached a record £1.9BN (an increase of 17%). Overseas visitor… Read the full news article

Orange Wednesday: Save 50 Percent Off at Howard Johnson Hotels

For one day only on November 28, unofficially Orange Wednesday, consumers can save 50 percent off at any of 50 participating Howard Johnson hotels including the Howard Johnson Plaza Tampa - Downtown in Tampa, Fla.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let’s face it: Last year’s Black Friday was a mess. The alarm didn’t go off and you missed out on that $10 toaster you had your eye on. This year, forget about the cheap household appliances and let yourself sleep in. Then, come the Wednesday directly following Thanksgiving, grab… Read the full news article

Calling all Music Lovers: InterContinental Alliance® Resorts Announces Exclusive “Meet Tim and Faith” Event

Sweepstakes to meet Tim McGraw and Faith Hill face-to-face and get tickets to “Soul2Soul” Las Vegas kicks off winter celebrations and promotions for your next stay at The Venetian® ATLANTA – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Alliance® Resorts announces today the “Meet Tim and Faith” event, exclusively for followers of InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts on Twitter, which offers a once-in-a-lifetime… Read the full news article

Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman of Meliá, first UNWTO awardee for Lifetime Achievement

Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman and founder of  Meliá Hotels International, has been awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of a whole life of work and devotion to the hospitality industry. Jointly with Mr. Escarrer, the Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration, Mr. Shao Qiwei, have… Read the full news article