TORONTO and MCLEAN, Va., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide and Bayview Hospitality Group (BHG) today announced that the landmark Metropolitan Hotel Toronto, which BHG recently acquired along with the hotel’s two restaurants, will become downtown Toronto’s first DoubleTree by Hilton. BHG will continue to operate the hotel when it converts to a DoubleTree by Hilton later this… Read the full press release
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Courtyard by Marriott Donates to USA Football New Orleans League During Super Bowl XLVII
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Courtyard by Marriott, the Official Hotel of the NFL, kicked off its Super Bowl XLVII activities on Thursday, January 31 by presenting USA Football with a $5,000 check at the Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter. The donation was accepted by Scott Hallenbeck, executive director of USA Football and several children… Read the full press release
Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv, Ukraine
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv in Ukraine. The property will be located in the very centre of Kiev adjacent to the Olympic Stadium and feature 199 keys – it… Read the full press release
Tourism Minister of India meets President of Catalonia Province of Spain
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi called on Mr. Artur Mas, President of Catalonia province of Spain in Barcelona, Spain today. Both the leaders acknowledged that tourism sector has immense potential for cooperation and discussed the possibility of enhancing inter-alia trade, scientific, tourism, civil aviation and people to people contacts. When Mr. Artur… Read the full press release
Accor steps up its mobile strategy with a new comprehensive range of innovative solutions
The group revamps its applications and multi-brand mobile booking site accorhotels.com and launches the ibis family mobile application 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a drive for ongoing innovation and to anticipate new consumer behavior, Accor has revamped its mobile solutions and now offers its customers an enhanced, more efficient, optimized experience available for every type of mobile… Read the full press release
BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE: SEND LOVED ONES A CRITTER CUPID THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Valentine’s Day, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is offering valentines a unique way to show their love for their family and friends. For less than a card and a box of chocolates ($10), anyone can send an electronic Critter Cupid to someone special in his or her life—a friend, child, parent, sibling and… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Sponsors the 28th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
Hilton Head Island, S.C., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Offering up to 15 percent off on lodging and two complimentary tickets to the festival’s main event on March 9 Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it is a supporting sponsor to the Wine Fest Home Tour event at the… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines проводит распродажу авиабилетов
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, проводит распродажу авиабилетов, в рамках которой снижены тарифы на перелеты по некоторым направлениям маршрутной сети авиакомпании. Специальные тарифы действуют на рейсы S7 Airlines из Москвы по внутренним направлениям1, а также некоторым зарубежным маршрутам – Киев, Одесса, Симферополь (Украина), Мюнхен, Франкфурт-на-Майне (Германия) и Мадрид (Испания). Кроме того,… Read the full press release
VisitEngland and Cottageline partner to promote Countryside and Coastal Short Breaks
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and holiday cottage group Cottageline have today launched a joint marketing campaign to inspire British holidaymakers to take a self-catering break in England this year. The campaign will run throughout February, with print, digital and social media activity all aimed at encouraging consumers to visit www.cottageline.co.uk/visitengland, and ‘Book with a local’…. Read the full press release
Qatar Motor Show 2013 Concluded its third Edition with Close to 150 thousand visitors
Doha, Qatar, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Curtains fell on Qatar Motor Show 2013, as it concluded its activities on its third edition at Doha Exhibition Center today. The show organized by the Qatar Tourism Authority, in collaboration with q.media Events, and GL events, and inaugurated By His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime… Read the full press release
Unique Thai Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the “Month of Love”
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — To mark the Valentine season in February 2013, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is proud to present a number of unique and memorable ways for wedding and honeymooning couples to either tie the knot or enjoy the honeymoon of a lifetime. In recent years, Thailand has become one of the world’s… Read the full press release
ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA NAMED NUMBER ONE LUXURY RESORT IN MEXICO BY THE READERS OF TRIPADVISOR
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba continues to live up to its reputation as being among the top hotels in Mexico and the world. The property leads as the best luxury resort in Mexico while also placing second amongst all accommodation categories across the popular destination by the users of TripAdvisor in the 2013… Read the full press release
The Registry Collection® Program Celebrates 19 New Affiliated Properties in 2012
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Registry Collection is celebrating the close of a big year of accomplishments in 2012. In the program’s 10th anniversary year, it added 19 additional affiliated properties to its luxury network of affiliated resorts and unveiled a redesigned website. “This year was especially significant for The Registry Collection as we celebrated a decade… Read the full press release
OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE® EXPANDS GLOBAL OPERATIONS WITH OPENING OF CANADA OFFICE
LOS ANGELES, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has expanded its Canadian operations with the opening of a Toronto-based office and the hiring of 20-year corporate housing veteran, Elle Crane, to support the company’s corporate housing partners and continue to strengthen Oakwood Worldwide’s footprint in Canada. Oakwood… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Tops US News & World Report’s 2013 List of the Best Hotels in Nevada
Luxury Las Vegas hotel ranks #1 in Nevada following major guest room renovation. 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The recently renovated Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has ranked #1 on US News & World Report’s 2013 list of Best Hotels in Nevada. The 2013 Best Hotels rankings recognize hotels with a record of high customer satisfaction and an exceptional reputation among published travel… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines First To Unveil Iconic Console Games On KrisWorld
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its constant drive to enhance the entertainment offerings for its customers, Singapore Airlines debuts the brand new Red Eye Collection Games on KrisWorld, its award-winning in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The introduction of these 15 iconic console games, which previously were available only on PlayStation, Windows and iPhone platforms, will now be offered… Read the full press release
Jet Airways Group Operating profits (EBITDAR) up by 244% despite higher fuel prices and rupee depreciation
Higher yields, cost & network initiatives help Jet Airways Group post PAT of INR 931 million for Q3FY13 vs. loss of INR 1,228 million in Q3FY 12. Editor’s Synopsis (Jet Airways and Jetlite combined): 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Group reported Profit after tax of Rs. 931 million or US $ 16.9 million for Q3 FY13 versus… Read the full press release
Silicon Valley’s Airport Staff Serve Not Your Ordinary Plane Food to Family Supportive Housing Residents
Meal Inspired by Airport Employee Published Cookbook SAN JOSE, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) teams up with Family Supportive Housing today to prepare and serve dinner to residents with a meal inspired by Airport Family Cookbook: Not Your Ordinary Plane Food, a collection of family and favorite recipes from SJC employees. As part of… Read the full press release
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring
Punxsutawney, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley was in attendance as thousands of fans watched as Phil made his highly anticipated weather prognostication, commemorating 127 years of Pennsylvania’s unique Groundhog Day tradition. Pennsylvania’s world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring after emerging from his burrow without seeing his shadow this morning in the Pennsylvania… Read the full press release
We’re looking to build on the retention of train franchise
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the article below Gary Iddon, appointed as General Manager, North and Scotland for Virgin Trains in January 2013, looks back on a dramatic 2012 for the company and sets out his vision for 2013 and beyond. The article is reproduced with the kind permission of the Lancashire Evening Post. It was published by… Read the full press release
JAL Group Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First Three Quarters of Fiscal Year 2012
TOKYO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The JAL Group (JAL) announced today, the consolidated financial results for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012 (year ending March 31, 2013). During this nine-month reporting period, post-quake restoration demand continued to drive the Japanese economy; however, the economic rebound was blunted by a slowdown in the global economy. Recently, signs of… Read the full press release
GBTA Australia & New Zealand Sells Out in Advance of Inaugural Symposium
Canberra, Australia, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced that the inaugural Government Travel Symposium has sold out for delegate attendees. The Symposium will open on Tuesday March 5th with the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management Education and Buyer-Sponsor networking and follows by five dedicated … Read the full press release
Eurostar and the Young People’s Trust for the Environment launch national competition to recognise young environmental champions
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, today opens entries for its Have your say on sustainability competition, giving young people the chance to share their views with MEPs in Brussels. For the second year running, Eurostar and national charity ‘the Young People’s Trust for the Environment’ are inviting 11-18… Read the full press release
JAL Postpones Launch of Narita=Helsinki Route
TOKYO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) decided today, to postpone the launch of its nonstop service between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki originally scheduled on February 25, 2013, in view of necessary adjustments to JAL’s international routes utilizing the Boeing 787 aircraft since January 16, 2013. The rescheduled date of opening of JAL’s Narita=Helsinki service will be… Read the full press release
Indulge in a Romantic Getaway This Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Continue an enduring love story on the shores of West Lake. 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Love really does make the world go round, creating wondrous stories throughout centuries. Hangzhou is known as the “Capital of Love,” and since time immemorial, love has impassioned the very fabric of the city. Hangzhou’s Broken Bridge has its own famous love… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR BLACKBERRY, ANDROID, IPHONE AND INTRODUCES NEW MOBILE WEBSITE
Doha, QATAR, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has placed the ease and convenience of travelling with the airline right in the palm of the customer’s hand – literally! With such busy lives, customers need to be connected to Qatar Airways’ services as well as the latest travel information from… Read the full press release
La SNCB et la NS agissent ensemble: train direct entre Bruxelles et La Haye à partir du 18 février
L’offre sera augmentée jusqu’à 8 connexions à partir du 11 mars Les chemins de fer belges et néerlandais proposent à partir du 18 février une nouvelle connexion directe entre Bruxelles et La Haye. La décision prise par la SNCB et NS intervient deux semaines après la suspension, pour une durée indéterminée, du train à grande… Read the full press release
CHEAP AS FRITES…Eurostar launches January sale with three fantastic offers
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale on the 3 January with three great offers to help kick-start 2013: 150,000 seats available from only £59 return for standard travel from London to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Travel in Standard Premier, where passengers enjoy… Read the full press release
PATA Launches Crisis Rapid Recovery Taskforce
Bangkok, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) officially launched its Rapid Recovery Task Force (PRRT) at the association’s Engagement Hub at its head office in Bangkok on January 31. The PRRT is a standing task force of the PATA CEO and seven volunteers who will collectively try to help PATA member destinations during… Read the full press release
A Barefoot Valentine’s at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
How better to spend Valentine’s with a loved one than barefoot at the beach cinema? 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day is a time for couples to cherish celebrating special moments together, and this year, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is exclusively offering six couples a beautifully romantic evening of a candlelit lobster dinner followed by a movie… Read the full press release