Air France’s first promotional campaign on Facebook 30% discount to the most “liked” destination chosen by Air France fans on departure from Marseille, Nice or Toulouse 1 million fans on the Air France Facebook page 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — With over one million fans on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/airfrance ),on 17 October Air France launched its first… Read the full press release
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Macau Government Tourist Office Organized Promotion Events and Food Festival in Australia
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) organized grand promotion events once again in Australia, featuring Macau – A New Dimention, Macau Food Week and Macau Festival to attract the young and families to Macau. The Macau Festival Opening Ceremony was held today (October 20) at the outdoor area in Tumbalong Park at Darling… Read the full press release
AMFORHT IN ROMANIA
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Our President Philippe FRANCOIS has accepted to attend and participate to the 4th European Congress of Rural Tourism from Saturday 06 to Wednesday 10 October in Romania. More than 300 persons from 23 countries attended the 2 full days. Philippe held the microphone 3 times : official inception speech in the morning –… Read the full press release
Hampton Inn Salina Team Member Honored with Award
Recognized as a Spirit of Hampton Award Winner SALINA, Kansas – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hampton Inn Salina, located at 401 W Schillng, today announced the special recognition of one of its own team members. Dawn Glassburn-Hoesli was recently awarded with the Spirit of Hampton Award, which she was nominated for by her peers because… Read the full press release
PATA Hosts Advocacy Dinner in House of Commons, London
Bangkok, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA) will hold a travel industry advocacy reception and dinner at the House of Commons in London on November 5. Senior spokespeople and lobbyists will attend the dinner, with guest of honour Mr Andrew Rosindell MP, Mr Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, UNWTO, and keynote speaker Ms Gloria… Read the full press release
BELFAST CITY AIRPORT FUNDS LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR RNIB
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thirty blind and partially sighted local children have benefitted from a series of challenging activities designed to develop their existing skills and independence, thanks to funding from the George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) ran three week-long programmes to give the young people, aged between… Read the full press release
Thousands Participate in O’Hare 5K on the Runway and Free Community Day
CHICAGO, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 2,500 runners and walkers participated in today’s O’Hare 5K on the Runway hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and United Airlines to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Photos highlighting today’s activities are included below. People of all ages, including runners, walkers and aviation enthusiasts, came to O’Hare International Airport today for a… Read the full press release
Jonathan Tisch Live on CNBC – Thursday, October 18, 2012
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts sits down with CNBC to discuss boosting US Tourism, the visa waiver program and more, live from the New York Stock Exchange. Click here to watch the interview: Jonathan Tisch live on CNBC ###
Accor supports the planting of cherry trees in memory of the victims of the Japan tsunami
Accor has taken part in the Jakko no-mori* project, initiated by Tristan Lecomte, Founder of Pur Projet and ambassador for Accor’s PLANET 21 sustainable development program. 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — This initiative, which includes six others partners, aims to finance a wide reforestation project following the devastating tsunami that hit eastern Japan in 2011. Its purpose is… Read the full press release
Rev it up and reel it in with Hook Line & Shifter Sweepstakes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are your readers ready to rev it up and reel it in? VISIT FLORIDA’s Hook Line & Shifter Sweepstakes pairs fast cars and big fish to deliver an epic vacation for six lucky winners and their travel companions. The swag includes: • A four-night trip to Miami and Duck… Read the full press release
Maldives Tourism Industry & MMPRC Held Successful Eastern Europe Road Show 2012
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Tourism Industry together MMPRC held series of roads shows in Prague on 8th October 2012, Warsaw 9th October 2012 and 11th October 2012 to promote Maldives in Emerging Market. Prague, 8th October 2012 The event in Prague was held in Obcanska Restaurant from 1700hrs to 2200hrs and was attended by 80… Read the full press release
VIA Rail Receives Honorary Award from Heritage BC for its Newly Renovated Vancouver Station
Vancouver, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada was very proud to receive a prestigious honorary award from Heritage BC for the restoration of its Pacific Central station in Vancouver. The award was in recognition of the high standards of quality and the commitment to the preservation of heritage shown in the building’s renovation, which was… Read the full press release
Huffington Post Travel Mentions Revinate
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Paul Brady of Huffington Post Travel published a great article for hoteliers titled Five Predictions For The Future Of The Hotel Industry. In the article he summarized key takeaways from Cornell University’s recent Hospitality Research Summit, several of which weaved in Revinate‘s take on the impact a customer’s social media mention can make on your brand: “With transparency and… Read the full press release
Competitive intelligence: tourism big hitters look to carve out more territory
Hobbits hog the headlines as Canada’s rivals dream of further success in the latest global update 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers are dreamers, looking to turn their fantasies into their next trip. CTC News has separated fact from fiction to keep the Canadian tourism industry informed of overseas ambitions. Gathering the information is a painstaking process,… Read the full press release
Ryanair 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Video Takes YouTube By Storm
OVER 175,000 VIEWS IN JUST 2 DAYS AS CALENDAR SALES GO THROUGH THE ROOF 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 Oct) revealed the behind-the-scenes video of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity was viewed over 175,000 times on YouTube in just 2 days – smashing its previous viewing record set… Read the full press release
Kuusamo selected as Airport of the Year for 2012
Finavia has chosen Kuusamo Airport as the airport of the year for 2012. The main selection criteria were financial effectiveness and customer satisfaction. 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Kuusamo Airport has successfully improved key financial figures and the efficiency of operations. In addition, operating as a customer-oriented service organisation during the past year has been a good… Read the full press release
John Deere Meeting Brings $7.3 Million to Local Economy
Omaha CVB Launches New Economic Impact Service OMAHA, NEB. -2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — John Deere and Company held its 2012 North American Dealer meeting in Omaha this August, bringing with it more than 4,100 overnight visitors. The figures are now in and according to the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau, the economic impact of this meeting… Read the full press release
New Brief: Future Simplifying the Business Program Revealed at World Passenger Symposium
Abu Dhabi – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the positive response to the Simplifying the Business (StB) White Paper (WP) by delegates that attended the World Passenger Symposium in Abu Dhabi. The WP was produced by the StB Think Tank which included stakeholders from across the travel value chain. The WP… Read the full press release
Travelzoo Q3 2012 Earnings Conference Call Thursday, October 25 at 11:00 AM ET
NEW YORK, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO): WHAT: Travelzoo Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Travelzoo Inc. will issue a press release reporting its results before the market opens on October 25, 2012. WHEN: Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM… Read the full press release
Sustainable tourism central to the future of Africa’s Parks
Arusha – Madrid, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism in African National Parks, organized by UNWTO and the Government… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS CEO CALLS FOR LONDON HEATHROW RUNWAY EXPANSION FOR UK TO REMAIN GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE
Akbar Al Baker Stressed Airport Growth Was A Necessity Not An Option During Keynote Address To Industry Professionals At Aviation Club Lunch In London Airline Boss Stresses Gulf Carriers Playing Pivotal Role In Global Aviation London, UNITED KINGDOM – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has called on the British… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Announce College Students Selected for Annual Travel Program
DALLAS – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines,(NYSE: LUV), in conjunction with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), today announced students selected to receive the annual “Lanzate/Take Off” Education Travel Award. Applications for this year’s program, the theme of which is “Dandole Alas a Tu Exito/Giving Flight to Your Success,” began in March. More than… Read the full press release
The HR Team at Brown’s Hotel are proud winners of the SME HR Initiative of the Year Award
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are pleased to announce that Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel was last night awarded the ‘SME HR initiative of the year Award’ (for small and medium enterprises), at the 2012 CIPD People Management Awards. Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel prides itself on its unrivalled service and wanted a training programme to reflect this. … Read the full press release
IHG is Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand with 18 World Travel Awards wins across the region
Singapore, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) took home 18 accolades at the 2012 World Travel Awards (WTA), which took place at the InterContinental Singapore last night. IHG took home the title for Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand, as well as a slew of awards across its brands for properties across Asia, Australasia and the… Read the full press release
Kuusamo selected as Airport of the Year for 2012
Finavia has chosen Kuusamo Airport as the airport of the year for 2012. The main selection criteria were financial effectiveness and customer satisfaction 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Kuusamo Airport has successfully improved key financial figures and the efficiency of operations. In addition, operating as a customer-oriented service organisation during the past year has been a good… Read the full press release
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Signs New Strategic Partnership with The German Golf Association
Three-Year Partnership Makes Marriott Hotels & Resorts the Official Hotel Partner of the DGV. Frankfurt – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts yesterday signed a three year strategic partnership with the German Golf Association (DGV), the umbrella organization representing over 800 golf clubs in Germany. The partnership, effective from 1st January 2013, makes Marriott… Read the full press release
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES NAMED “LEADING CARIBBEAN AIRLINE 2012” BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines was voted the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards recently held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. For the third consecutive year, Caribbean Airlines has been given the nod as the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards, the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought after awards programme in the global travel and… Read the full press release
Alberta tourism industry hitting its stride
Preliminary 2012 results indicate success for Travel Alberta Calgary, AB, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism in Alberta celebrates another successful summer and Travel Alberta prepares to launch the second phase of its award-winning brand later this month. Positive results suggest that Alberta’s tourism industry is hitting its stride, working together in partnership to create world-class experiences attracting tourists from all… Read the full press release
ABTA Responds to Consultation on Above Cost Credit/Debit Card Charges
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association has submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills’ (BIS) Consultation on above cost credit/debit card charges. ABTA opposes the Department’s proposals to bring forward to 2013 a ban on above cost credit/debit card charges nor does it agree the policy changes should… Read the full press release
Tnooz Feature: How Social Media is Changing Hospitality
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the many centuries that the hospitality industry has existed, technology has rarely changed the way that hotels interact with guests during their stay. The last major disruption was the in-room telephone, which allowed guests to call the front desk with a complaint or request. Now, with the advent of smart phones… Read the full press release