PATTAYA, Thailand – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest promotion ‘Sunset Session at Horizon restaurant and bar’. Guests can indulge in style with a twist or simply relax in the most chilling Infinity Bar and enjoy the gentle sea breeze and romance sunset in a comfortable and relaxed entertainment venue. The Sunset… Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the following New York City and Vancouver flights today (8 February) and Saturday (9 February) have been delayed or cancelled due to the severe snowstorm approaching New York City and the John F. Kennedy International Airport. Details of the delayed flights are as follows: Flight No. Route … Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards, the first and only hotel loyalty program to allow members to rollover Elite nights, has now made that benefit a permanent part of the program. With Elite Rollover, members may carry over their Elite nights into the next year, allowing them to achieve or maintain their elite status faster and… Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The growth rate in Foreign Exchange Earnings(FEEs) from tourism in Rupee terms in January 2013 over January 2012 was 20.6%. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) also showed a growth of 2.6% in January 2013 over January 2012. The following are the important highlights regarding FTAs and FEEs from tourism during the month of January 2013…. Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Torsten Van Dullemen as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai effective January 2013. Mr Van Dullemen succeeds Andrew Abram, who has left the Group to pursue other opportunities. Mr Van Dullemen first joined the Group in 2004 as Resident Manager of… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that Avis Preferred® Select & Go, the Company’s vehicle selection service, has exceeded 100,000 vehicle exchange transactions, including upgrades. Launched in June and now available at top airport locations in the United States, Select & Go empowers frequent renters to select the vehicle that best fits… Read the full press release
Complimentary in-room movie, $25 food and beverage credit and gourmet popcorn await guests New York, NY – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts offers our guest stars the celebrity treatment with a limited-time offering of the new “Red Carpet Room Service” package, in celebration of the Academy Awards®. The star-studded Oscars will be held at… Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2013, Estonian Air carried 43 627 passengers out of which 43 367 on regular flights. In the same month last year, Estonian Air carried 42 657 passengers. The regularity of Estonian Air flights in January was 99.3% and punctuality 84.8%. Estonian Air operated 1054 flights in January. In the same month… Read the full press release
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced a new brand campaign that captures all the feelings of a Florida vacation experience in just four words: Must Be the Sunshine. “There is nothing more powerful than a personal story being shared directly with others, and… Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives has been named “Best Hotel in the Maldives” by readers of DestinAsian magazine in their annual Readers’ Choice Awards for 2013. W Maldives – a private island and luxury playground in a wonderland of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs. W Retreat & Spa Maldives… Read the full press release
Mom Plants a Kiss on Her Baby Black Duiker at the San Diego Zoo 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The youngest member of the black duiker family, Rashidi, got a kiss from his mother this morning at the San Diego Zoo. The young duiker, Rashidi, whose name means “rightly guided” in Afrikaans, is 7 weeks old and… Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет об открытии продаж авиабилетов на рейсы в Таиланд, которые будут выполняться в зимнем расписании 2013/2014 гг*. С октября 2013 года по март 2014 года S7 Airlines будет выполнять рейсы из Новосибирска, Иркутска, Красноярска и Хабаровска в Бангкок, а также из Новосибирска на остров Пхукет. Пассажиры S7 Airlines уже сейчас… Read the full press release
featuring a five course wine dinner with special guest host Richard Rossi Wailea-Makena, Hawaii – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a successful inaugural January event, for the February edition of the resort’s Winery of the Month series, the Makena Beach & Golf Resort honors Banfi Vintners. The resort will be hosting a special five-course dinner featuring… Read the full press release
The capital’s hottest new bar offers a new experience on Friday nights Baku, Azerbaijan – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bentley’s Whiskey Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, already making its mark as the Azeri capital’s best place for spirits and cigars, is expanding its reputation to become the place to be on Friday evenings with new Wine and Cheese Nights…. Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous hotels is calling all romantics this Valentine’s Day, offering a range of tantalising romance packages perfect for a getaway with that special someone. Available in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, don’t miss the opportunity to spoil your loved one with a special rendezvous. Rendezvous Grand Hotel Adelaide Wine lovers and foodies… Read the full press release
A collaboration between QTA, Qatar Tennis Federation and the PrivateEngineering Office andwith the participation of Dana Club, Qatar International Adventures and Samash Tennis Academy Doha, Qatar – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will team up with Qatar Tennis Federation, the Private Engineering Office and Samash Tennis Academy to celebrate the country’s National Sports Day… Read the full press release
London – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has been rated the second best long-haul destination in the 2013 Travel Trends Report issued by the UK tour operator Kuoni. It has also been rated amongst the Top Ten in other categories such as for Weddings, Honeymoons and for Singles. Listing the top three selling destinations for 2013… Read the full press release
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new incentive and training scheme has been launched to get locally qualified unemployed people working in the hospitality industry. The Back to Work Hospitality Campaign offers a nine-step programme of training combined with incentives for both the employers and employees who maintain employment, either for the coming season or on a permanent… Read the full press release
Joint News Release from the Canadian Tourism Commission, Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre and Tourism Whistler. Vancouver, BC, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The TED Conference – one of the world’s most prestigious events – is coming to Canada. In 2014, this massive meeting of global minds will take place in Vancouver, BC. Whistler, BC will host TEDActive concurrently. Canada is… Read the full press release
A luxury Spa day followed by a romantic dinner at Bleu d’Orange. Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day is approaching, the time to indulge with someone special with a pampering luxury Spa day for two in the private Spa pavilion at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech. Two beautiful suites – Neroli and Rose Marocaine, each one with its own private garden –… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand has lined up several celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year holiday in 2013. Between Feb 6-14, Bangkok’s famed Yaowarat Road will host the Chinese New Year Festival in China Town, and the Regional Chinese New Year Festival 2013 will take place in 12 major provinces across… Read the full press release
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With new research revealing that two-thirds of Russians who saw the Olympic Games on their screens now want to visit the UK for their next holiday(1), a VisitBritain-led delegation of tourism businesses will be in Moscow and St Petersburg this week to showcase Britain and help secure a 75% increase in Russian visitors… Read the full press release
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that to achieve 6.1m international arrivals and annual growth of 4.6% was a very creditable performance, against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive global tourism marketplace, a persistently high dollar and economic stagnation in a number of Australia’s key traditional source markets. “In many ways, 2012… Read the full press release
New Delhi, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand New Delhi office organised “A Million Thanks Evening” on 15 January 2013 to thank the Indian travel trade for helping the Thai tourism industry cross an important milestone, the one-million Indian arrivals to Thailand in 2012. A number of senior TAT officials flew in from Bangkok… Read the full press release
Kaspia restaurant presents two rules for a perfect Valentine’s celebration. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— On a Valentine’s Day the most important rule is to spend it with one’s loved one in the most romantic atmosphere possible, full of love and passion. Kaspia Bar and Restaurant atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku is just such a place. The second rule for this day… Read the full press release
Full Year Adjusted EPS Growth of 30% Increases Dividend 26% Increases EPS and EBITDA Guidance for 2013 PARSIPPANY, N.J. , 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012. Highlights: Fourth quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.63, compared with $0.47 in the… Read the full press release
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spend a romantic time at Manila Hotel as we give you eight ways to profess your love. From luxurious stays to heart-warming dinner under the stars, love is definitely in the air. 1. Dinner Buffet at Café Ilang-Ilang Take your special someone to a gastronomic journey around the world and say yes to… Read the full press release
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of overflights in Finnish airspace reached a record level last year. According to Finavia, the company responsible for air navigation services in Finland, the number of overflights in 2012 increased by nearly 10 per cent from the previous year. The number of overflights is on the increase as airlines optimise… Read the full press release
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA`s presentation of the fourth quarter results 2012 will take place at 8:30 AM on Friday February 15th at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The results will be presented in Norwegian by the CEO, Bjørn Kjos. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, commercially branded “Norwegian,” is a public… Read the full press release
The Maldives has never looked so appealing. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — June brings many blessings to the Maldives: from prime surf at Kuda Huraa to manta season at Landaa Giraavaru. In 2013, it’s also bringing Four Seasons Resorts Maldives June Boon – a mid-year gift of unbeatable value with the added boon of a romantic beach dinner for two, couple’s Spa treatment,… Read the full press release