Category Archives: Travel Services

Autograph Collection continues to grow in the U.S. with the debut of three new hotels

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s (NYSE: MAR) exclusive portfolio of upscale, independent hotels continues to grow in the United States with the debut of three new hotels, including its first hotels in California, this spring.  With the new additions, the collection will grow to include nearly 45 exceptional independent hotels, with plans… Read the full press release

Following the Multimillion Dollar Renovation, Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Opens in Detroit

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Hotel Conveniently Located Less Than a Mile from the Detroit Metro Airport ATLANTA, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Romulus/Detroit Metro Airport, less than a mile from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and less than 30 minutes… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership and Margaritaville Hospitality Group Jointly Announce Plans to Develop First-Ever Margaritaville Vacation Club Resort in St. Thomas, USVI

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Slated as Flagship Resort in Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham “It’s not just a vacation, it’s a state of mind”    Orlando, FL, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), and Margaritaville Hospitality Group broadly recognized as the hospitality… Read the full press release

Bloom with Baby Blossom at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — All mothers-to-be need to be pampered and cared for during this special time. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel offers a nurturing, beautiful package designed soothe away the stresses associated with pregnancy. The Baby Blossom Treatment begins with a gentle lower leg and foot massage to energize, reduce swelling and stimulate circulation. This is followed by a relaxing… Read the full press release

DUSIT THANI MANILA IS PROUDLY COMMITTED TO THE EARTH HOUR

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Come Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23, the world will dazzle with its natural beauty. An annual event aimed to promote active participation in saving the planet, the Earth Hour takes place Join Dusit Thani Manila as we celebrate Earth Hour by switching off lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The… Read the full press release

Hershey Grill Reopens With New Menu, Atmosphere

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Breakfast served for first time in six years Hershey, Pa., 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey Grill at Hershey Lodge reopened this week just in time for Restaurant Week in Hershey. Following a two and a half-month renovation project, the restaurant now features a more “open” feel to the room with the kitchen in direct view of… Read the full press release

Rezidor’s Annual Report 2012 published

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rezidor’s 2012 Annual Report and Sustainability Report are now available on the company’s website, www.rezidor.com. A printed copy of the Annual Report can be ordered from investorrelations@rezidor.com and will be distributed beginning of April. This press release comprises information which Rezidor Hotel Group AB (publ) is required to disclose under the Securities Markets Act and/or… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: WEMBLEY STADIUM THE HOST FOR KEY TOURISM BUSINESS EVENT

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VisitBritain has once again joined forces with the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) to deliver what is now the largest ever business-to-business tourism event promoting Britain internationally. 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hosted Buyers Marketplace (HBM), which gets underway today at the iconic Wembley Stadium, is an exclusive opportunity for British tourism suppliers and destinations to… Read the full press release

‘Team Australia’ approach to aviation development takes off

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has been voted best destination marketer in Asia by the airline and airport industry at Routes Asia in Mumbai. The recent achievements of Tourism Australia in helping to market ‘destination Australia’ to international airlines were acknowledged by the international aviation industry. Tourism Australia took out the ‘Destination’ category at this… Read the full press release

Tourism Vancouver: 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival was the most successful Dine Out to date

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — In partnership with premier sponsor American Express, Tourism Vancouver is pleased to announce that the 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival was the most successful Dine Out to date. During Canada’s largest restaurant festival, tens of thousands of local and out-of-town foodies experienced the best of Vancouver’s explosive culinary scene for 17 days. Taking place January 18… Read the full press release

Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis

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PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ —  PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to the Brandt and… Read the full press release

Chef Pierre Gagnaire Launches New Spring Menu At Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

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Hong Kong, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — World-renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire returns to his eponymously titled restaurant, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas from 27 March to 3 April to test and launch his spring 2013 menu. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire is the only restaurant in the U.S. where guests can experience the cuisine of the three-star Michelin… Read the full press release

LAX GATEWAY PYLONS TO GO DARK IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL EARTH HOUR, SATURDAY, MARCH 23

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Los Angeles, California, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 100-foot-tall LAX Gateway pylons that illuminate the main entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will light solid green one hour before Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23.  Then, during Earth Hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., the pylons will be turned off as part of a coordinated worldwide… Read the full press release

Airport Ambassadors Aim High with Customer Excellence

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2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds City College Principal Peter Roberts and Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood today celebrated the successful completion of a bespoke training programme by the airport’s frontline employees. Seven Airport Ambassadors were presented with certificates for the ‘Standards of Excellence – Leeds Bradford International Airport’ qualification – a ten-week training course… Read the full press release

Gatwick opens new routes to high-growth markets

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Gatwick today opens a new route to Moscow with easyJet This follows new routes recently launched to other key emerging markets Gatwick is helping to improve connectivity with the capacity we have today 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today’s inaugural flight from Gatwick to Moscow comes as the airport reveals its increasing number of connections to key… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains urges customers to book seats as Easter trains fill up

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2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is urging those planning to use its services over the Easter weekend to firm up their plans and take advantage of free seat reservations. 100,000 tickets for Virgin Trains services have already been sold for the period from Thursday 28 March to Tuesday 2 April. With significant engineering works taking… Read the full press release

GBTA Foundation Announces New Board Members

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Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced four new appointments to the GBTA Foundation Board of Trustees.  Joining the Board will be Christie Hicks, senior vice president of Starwood Sales Organization at Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Volker Huber, president of… Read the full press release

ICAO and UNWTO Affirm Cooperation on Joint Aviation and Tourism Goals

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Montreal/Madrid, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and UNWTO signed a special Joint Statement on Aviation and Tourism today, acknowledging the intention of the two UN agencies to begin cooperating more closely on issues of common priority. The Joint Statement was signed by ICAO Secretary General, Raymond Benjamin, and UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb… Read the full press release

PATA Annual Summit Speakers: Travel and Tourism Needs to Get More Political

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Bangkok, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel industry leaders will issue a rallying call for politicians and government policy makers around the world to start “Embracing the Complete Visitor Economy” at the PATA Annual Summit, which takes place Friday April 26 in Bangkok. Mr Martin J Craigs, PATA CEO said: “If you want the travel and tourism industry to be… Read the full press release

Executive Chef John Johnson Presents An Egg-ceptional Easter Brunch Menu at Four Seasons Hotel New York

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Sunday, March 31, 2013 in The Garden Restaurant. 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Executive Chef John Johnson has created a delicious Easter Brunch menu to share with friends and family alike at The Garden at Four Seasons Hotel New York. His three-course Brunch features Garden favourites as well as new items that are sure to please. To start, enjoy the Catskill smoked salmon pizette served with… Read the full press release

Southwest and AirTran Finish Connecting Their Networks

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2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has successfully completed the connection between the Southwest and AirTran networks. Customers are now able to purchase itineraries to the airlines’ combined 97 destinations, including international, in one transaction. The newly connected itineraries are on sale now via all Southwest and AirTran sales channels… Read the full press release

ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS INTRODUCES A MODERN-DAY CALIFORNIA CLASSIC AS EL ENCANTO OPENS IN SANTA BARBARA

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2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is a recipe for a California Classic: Take one hotel with a star-studded Hollywood past, add stylish American Riviera décor with one knock-out ocean view, and combine with a sprinkling of art created with diamond dust, California coastal dining at its very best (with the help from one very pampered cow)… Read the full press release

David Bowie exhibition is most popular ever staged at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum

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Bowie retrospective reveals the Londoner behind the creative cultural icon 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Victoria & Albert Museum’s David Bowie exhibition has broken records, even before it opens on Saturday 23rd March 2013. As the most popular in the museum’s history, it is undoubtedly one of the must-see London events this spring. On display at… Read the full press release

See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling

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Dreaming of a holiday in Central Europe? Planning a trip to Asia? See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling. 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport provides regular connections to beautiful scenery, such as the culture-rich cities of Central Europe and beach resorts of the Mediterranean. There are… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority: Passenger numbers at UK airports up 1.4 million, but still below 2007 peak

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UK airports handled 1.4 million (0.6%) more passengers in 2012 than 2011 London airports grew by 1.3 million and regional airports by 0.1 million Overall passenger numbers are still 8% below the peak reached in 2007 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK airports handled 221 million passengers during 2012 according to figures published by the Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin Opens

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Hong Kong, China, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International announces the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin today. Located next to business, commercial and cultural attractions in the New Territories district of Hong Kong, Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin is the exciting new addition to the Courtyard brand in Asia… Read the full press release

Official Rental Car of the NCAA® Helps Hoops Fans Follow the Tourney While Staying out of Trouble with the Boss

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St. Louis, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Cinderella teams and upsets abounding, remaining calm, cool and collected on the job in March isn’t always a layup. That’s why Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the official rental car of the NCAA and the largest hirer of recent college graduates in the U.S., is offering its own list of “Elite Eight®” tips… Read the full press release

Leading travel and expense management company, Gray Dawes keeps Travelport as technology provider

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Langley, UK, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year agreement with Gray Dawes, a leading travel and expense management company, and member of the Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC), in the United Kingdom. In addition to this renewal, Gray Dawes also intends… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport named best Airport in the Middle East by Airport Council International

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The Capital’s Airport registered the biggest improvement in ASQ overall satisfaction results in the region for 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrates today winning the title of “Best Airport for the Middle East region’ for Abu Dhabi International Airport in the recent Airports Council International (ACI) ASQ… Read the full press release

Olympic spirit lives on at Heathrow’s Terminal 1

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2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of Heathrow’s London park themed Games terminal for the London 2012 Olympics, Heathrow have recreated the traditional park set within Terminal 1. Terminal 1’s gate 20, which sees over 270,000 passengers from all over the world, has been transformed into a neighbourhood green, complete with park benches, iconic images… Read the full press release