LAS VEGAS SETS RECORD FOR VISITATION IN 2012 WELCOMING NEARLY 40 MILLION VISITORS

Increases in core indicators point to continued recovery for Las Vegas tourism  LAS VEGAS, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas welcomed a record 39.7 million visitors in 2012, approximately a half-million more visitors than the previous high of 39.2 million set in 2007. The record visitation generated more than $40 billion in economic impact for… Read the full press release

Heathrow traffic figures January 2013

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Record passenger numbers for the month 5.18 million passengers passed through Heathrow in January, a record for the month and up 0.3% on January 2012. This growth was achieved despite a period of disruption from low visibility and snow. Heathrow’s load factors – showing how full the average flight was – also… Read the full press release

Jaleh Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Offers a Feast for the Senses on Valentine’s Day

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couple’s massage includes a romantic combination of relaxation and taste. Overlooking the Caspian Sea, Jaleh Spa’s luxurious VIP Spa Suite is the perfect setting for a romantic journey at Four Seasons Hotel Baku. Side by side massages followed by a milk bath or steam will include a special treat for Valentine’s Day: a selection of delightful… Read the full press release

A Beautiful Way to Beat the Bulge

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get ready to jet set your way to an A list body this spring because the fitness experts at Boot Camp Jersey have created the ultimate luxury workout break for getting into shape. Boot Camp Jersey has teamed up with a selection of luxurious four and five star hotels on the island… Read the full press release

Culinary Adventures Await At Hilton Lima Miraflores And Social Restaurant & Bar

Hilton Lima Miraflores Guests Unleash their Inner Chef with “Master Peruvian Chef” Package LIMA, Peru, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Discover. Create. Savor. From amateur to master chef, travelers are immersed in the Peruvian food revolution with a three-day culinary package at the new Hilton hotel in Lima. The recently-opened Hilton Lima Miraflores takes guests on a… Read the full press release

Easter Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Easter Sunday dining at Quattro Restaurant, with Brunch served throughout the day. This Easter Sunday, Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley welcomes families with brunch offered throughout the day. A three-course Brunch will be served, with choices offered within each course, for USD 75.00 per person. For younger diners, selections will include favourites from… Read the full press release

Latest News from Lonely Planet

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In February’s edition of Latest from Lonely Planet: Surprising Romantic Getaways Racking your brains for a gift other than roses or chocolates this Valentines Day? Lonely Planet’s US Travel Editor, Robert Reid, selects six romantic breaks to surprise your loved one. Sitting pretty at number one is Canterbury, made famous by literary… Read the full press release

Fashion Festival gets underway

Tickets on sale for Bath in Fashion 2013 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout the years, Bath has always attracted the most fashion conscious amongst society, but from Tuesday 12th February, visitors can see why this city continues to play its part in today’s fashion by snapping up tickets for this year’s Bath in Fashion event (13-21 April… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards Members Can Win One Million Aeroplan Miles

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  One lucky winner will be able to take the vacation of a lifetime thanks to Wyndham Hotel Group’s Wyndham Rewards® guest loyalty program, which is offering members a chance to win one million Aeroplan® Miles. An earning partner in the Wyndham Rewards program, Aeroplan is known throughout Canada as the premier… Read the full press release

The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Announces the Addition of HydraFacial Treatments

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Revolutionary HydraFacial technology will bring cutting edge skin therapy to Beverly Wilshire, the first spa in Beverly Hills to offer the procedures. The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, announces the addition of HydraFacial treatments to its offerings beginning February 18, 2013 the first spa in Beverly Hills to do so. HydraFacial is a… Read the full press release

The Holiday Inn® Brand Expands in Colombia

Two New-Build Hotel Signings in the Northeast Cities of Bucaramanga and Cucuta MIAMI, Fl., 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced signings of two new Holiday Inn® hotels in Colombia. The new properties – to be located in the northeast region’s cities of Bucaramanga and… Read the full press release

Support the North! Manchester Airport’s ‘Fly Manchester’ campaign launches

Support the North! Manchester Airport’s ‘Fly Manchester’ campaign launches 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport, the global gateway to and from Northern England, launches a ‘Fly Manchester’ campaign today to win back the four million passengers from its catchment area that currently travel by road/ rail to London airports when routes operate a short distance away… Read the full press release

KQ joins war against wildlife poaching

Ms Virginia Mckenna - Founder and trustee of Born Free Foundation shakes hands with Dr Naikuni after the signing ceremony held the at Nairobi National Park

Nairobi, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has joined the war against wildlife poaching in a new partnership with Born Free Foundation, an international charity. The airline unveiled the deal today at the Nairobi National Park. Under the deal, the two organisations will not only contribute towards anti-poaching campaigns and conservation of wildlife in Africa, but… Read the full press release

Iberia flexibiliza sus tarifas para facilitar los cambios y reembolsos a los posibles clientes afectados

La compañía agradece a sus clientes su comprensión en estos días de conflicto y pide disculpas por las molestias que esta situación les pueda ocasionar.  Madrid, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha decidido flexibilizar ya las tarifas para la primera semana de huelga convocada por los sindicatos, pese a no tener aún los servicios mínimos y, por… Read the full press release

YYC welcomes over one million passengers every month of 2012!

Calgary, AB. – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was another record-breaking year at Calgary International Airport (YYC), with over 13.6 million passengers travelling through the airport in 2012. While passenger traffic grew just over six per cent last year, cargo activity also grew with an increase of five per cent to over 117,000 metric tonnes. YYC is the… Read the full press release

A Major Upgrade to Silicon Valley Airport’s West Side Moves Closer to Reality with Notice of Intended Award

A Major Upgrade to Silicon Valley Airport’s West Side Moves Closer to Reality with Notice of Intended Award

Signature Flight Support, a Global Leader in Corporate Aviation and Representing the Personal Aircraft of the Principals at Google, is the Recommended New Tenant for SJC SAN JOSE –  2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff intends to recommend Signature Flight Support, a global leader in managing corporate aircraft, be awarded a 50-year lease on the… Read the full press release

Hilton Terminal 5 Launch Global Guide To Business

Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has launched a Global Guide to Business this month, aimed at conference and event organisers dealing with worldwide clients. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

LONDON – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has launched a Global Guide to Business this month, aimed at conference and event organisers dealing with worldwide clients. Capitalising on both its airport location and conference and events bookings involving large numbers of international delegates, the hotel has devised the guide as a… Read the full press release

Travelport and Rickshaw Travels announce continued partnership

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Rickshaw Travel Group (Rickshaw Travels), a major East African tour operator, have announced the continuation of their successful business relationship with the signing of a three-and-a half year renewal contract. The new deal will see Travelport continue to provide Rickshaw… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet – Countries: Now Made for Kids

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet is adding four brand new titles to its popular Not for Parents series this February, with the release of Great Britain, China, Australia and USA. The books, designed for children aged 8-12, take a fun and informative look at these iconic destinations from a kid’s eye view. Exciting details about… Read the full press release

SWISS, CFO Marcel Klaus to leave the company

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chief Financial Officer Marcel Klaus has decided to leave Swiss International Air Lines after 12 years with the company. Klaus, who is 51, intends to take a sabbatical before pursuing new professional goals. He will leave SWISS in July. Marcel Klaus has extensive experience in both the airline and the financial sector…. Read the full press release

Concession Opportunity for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside at SFIA

SAN FRANCISCO – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, A Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, and invites you to attend the Informational Conference on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport, SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road,… Read the full press release

Win a Holiday for 2 to Turkey direct from Shannon

Win a Holiday for 2 to Turkey direct from Shannon

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Win a holiday for 2 from Shannon to Bodrum with Wings Abroad. For your chance to win just click on the competition tab at the top of the Wings Abroad Facebook page www.facebook.com/WingsAbroad and share with you friends! Good Luck! ###

Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest Appoints Konstantin Yonchev As Director Of Sales

Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest today announced appointment of Konstantin Yonchev as director of sales. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

BUCHAREST, Romania – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest today announced appointment of Konstantin Yonchev as director of sales. Linda Griffin, general manager Athénée Palace Hilton, said: “We are delighted to welcome Konstantin in his new role. His expertise and enthusiasm make him the ideal person for the position and we are happy to… Read the full press release

Air France, SNOWFALL IN PARIS ON 10 FEBRUARY 2013

• Air France expects to operate all long-haul flights.  • Short and medium-haul flight schedule from Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly will be adapted.  • Air France staff are doing all they can for their customers to limit any disruption cause by these bad weather conditions.  2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Snowfall is expected on Sunday 10 February in Paris… Read the full press release

Small decline in passenger numbers at Gatwick in January

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Small decline in passenger numbers at Gatwick in January Traffic at Gatwick sees a slight drop against the prior year as economic conditions remain challenging and adverse weather impacts other UK airports New long-haul airlines serving Asia boosts growth in that market by 6.6% Over 2,096,000 passengers flew through Gatwick this… Read the full press release

Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrates its centenary year

Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrates its centenary year

Paris – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beloved by royalty and a haven for celebrities, Dorchester Collection’s Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrates its centenary this year having held residence on the fashionable avenue Montaigne since 1913. The hotel, which received the Palace distinction in 2011, is famed for its historical heritage, location and timeless elegance. To mark its… Read the full press release

President Bill Clinton to keynote WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April 2013. Other Summit speakers include more than 40 leading public figures, including Sir… Read the full press release

Get aboard the ’love’ train

Eurostar ‘woos’ its passengers with Valentine’s Day surprises 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that ‘marries’ the UK and the continent will treat its passengers to a host of romantic surprises to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. On the 14 February, Eurostar will ‘woo’ couples setting off for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway, with… Read the full press release

Sculptures Of Colour At Hilton Athens

ilton Athens is pleased to welcome guests and local residents to view the latest exhibition to be held in the hotel lobby, titled Think - Walk, featuring stunning sculptures by award winning Dimitra Giannakakou-Razelou. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

ATHENS, Greece – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens is pleased to welcome guests and local residents to view the latest exhibition to be held in the hotel lobby, titled Think – Walk, featuring stunning sculptures by award winning Dimitra Giannakakou-Razelou. Dimitra Giannakakou – Razelou was born in Athens, where she lives and works as a… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines, Red Hot Fare Sale. The Deals Are On Fire!

Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by Feb. 11 for travel through March 4 DENVER, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a red hot fare sale with fares so low they’ll make your heart skip a beat. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $49* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 ET on… Read the full press release