Escape To The City And Enjoy Brisbane’s Finest Events And Sizzling Summer Activities From The Comfort Of Hilton Brisbane BRISBANE, Australia, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Take advantage of cool summer rates at Hilton Brisbane and treat yourself to a night or weekend in the heart of Brisbane, on the doorstep of Queen St Mall. From animated dining around the… Read the full press release
Despite strong growth in South Korea and China, total international visitor arrivals were flat in October 2012, reports latest CTC Tourism Snapshot. 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Plus ça change, plus c’est pareil. At the end of another busy period in the international tourism marketplace, 1.2 million travellers came to Canada in October 2012, a mere -0.2% year-on-year slip, says… Read the full press release
2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is providing hotel deals in the Philippine province of Surigao del Norte, a popular tourist destination offering constant balmy temperatures, swaying palm trees, and the famed Siargao Island, one of the world’s best surfing locations. Recently included on list… Read the full press release
As part of Heathrow’s transformation and to make way for roads which will serve the new Terminal 2, one of the last iconic remnants of ‘old’ Heathrow, the Old Control Tower (OCT), is being demolished this week. 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — With its distinctive red brick construction, glazed Air Traffic Control Room and white radar dome, the… Read the full press release
RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every year Virginia is filled with big festivals and major events alive with excitement and fun and celebrating the things that make the Commonwealth one of America’s top travel destinations. From world-class headline entertainment to small-town fiddlers and from hot air balloons to hurdling horses, 2013 looks to be one of Virginia’s best… Read the full press release
INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary traffic results for December 2012. For the month, Frontier’s load factor increased by 2 points from December 2011 to 87%. Frontier’s traffic decreased 10%, to 0.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) on a 12% decrease in capacity to 1.1… Read the full press release
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Queenstown has opened the doors to a suite of stunning residences; just in time for the summer holiday period. Hilton Lakeside Residences are 42 one and two bedroom hotel residences with apartment style facilities. The elegant, open-plan spaces have a versatile design catering to the needs of both leisure and corporate… Read the full press release
New exhibition highlights a variety of mementos from the nineteenth century to the present – from sailors’ valentines, world’s fair souvenirs, and miniature monuments acquired on the Grand Tour, to transfer ware and ruby-stained glass SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — As long as people have visited distant places, they have collected tokens of their travels—from shells,… Read the full press release
Value-add packages help turn dreams to reality this spring. 2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Where will imagination take you this year? Imagine zipping through Paris in the back of a plush Rolls Royce; riding elephants along the Mekong River; arriving by helicopter and strapping on custom-made skis atop pristine snow; swimming with manta rays and blacktip reef sharks;… Read the full press release
2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, airberlin increased its capacity utilization rate by 1.6 percentage points over the previous year, to 79.80 percent, and was therefore able to welcome more guests on board per flight. Over the 2012 period, airberlin has reduced its capacity in a targeted manner by eliminating unprofitable routes and has optimized flight… Read the full press release
Nonstop fares starting at $29* each way until Jan. 23 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will return its low-fare service to Columbus Airport (CMH), with new nonstop service to Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), the gateway to New Jersey’s state capital, all of central New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania, including… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards has expanded its award offerings through SkyMall Ventures, Inc. (SMV)with a huge variety of new experiences such as special event tickets, sporting events, concerts, amusement parks; and downloadable entertainment, including seven million music tracks, more than 250,000 ebooks and audio books, and thousands of television shows and recent movie releases. … Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swedish airline Nordic Air Sweden is launching four routes out of Copenhagen at the end of February. The airline will primarily be operating a daily flight to Umeaa in northern Sweden, along with flights to destinations as different as Skopje, Amman and Beirut. On 28 February, Nordic Air Sweden will begin daily… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the conversion of two lease agreements, the Park Inn by Radisson Malmö and the Park Inn by Radisson Hammarby Sjöstad, in Sweden to franchise agreements. Combined, the two hotels comprise more than 400 rooms and will remain under the Park Inn by Radisson brand. Ligula Hospitality… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from Tourism during the year 2012 showed an increase of 21.8% as compared to FEEs of 2011. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in the country also registered an increase of 5.4% during the year 2012 as compared to FTAs of 2011. The following are the important highlights regarding FTAs… Read the full press release
Wailea-Makena, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s new Winery of the Month Series, the resort will be hosting a special five course wine dinner featuring Cakebread Cellar Wines and special guest host, Vice Chairman and Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Cakebread Cellars, Mr. Dennis Cakebread. The… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s Velvet Sessions to Feature Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE WHAT: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s Velvet Sessions lobby concert series kicks off in 2013, with LIVE’s Ed Kowalczyk performing hits “I Alone,” “Lightning Crashes,” “The Dolphin’s Cry,” “Overcome,” “All Over You,” “Pain Lies On The Riverside” and more!… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air and Estonian Pilots Trade Association (ELA) signed a Collective Agreement which has been confirmed by the Supervisory Board of Estonian Air which had its regular meeting today. The Collective Agreement is valid up till 31 January 2014. “The company has signed the Collective Agreement with ELA and from now on… Read the full press release
Nonstop fares starting at $49* each way until Jan. 23 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will increase its low-fare service to Chicago-Midway (MDW), with new nonstop service to the Princeton/Trenton, N.J., area. Flights will operate to the Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), the gateway to New Jersey’s state capital, all… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor has announced that Franck Riboud stepped down from the Company’s Board of Directors effective December 31, 2012. His decision was in line with the recommendation limiting the number of directorships that should be held by an executive director in accordance with good corporate governance practice. Mr. Riboud was first elected to Accor’s Supervisory… Read the full press release
A Food & Wine Tasting with Latin Flare at Makena! Wailea, Makena, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Food & Wine Education Series partnership with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo continues in year 2013 with a whole year of new food and wine tasting events. On Thursday January 10, 2013 at 6 PM… Read the full press release
Vancouver, BC, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every story starts with a reservation – and as of this morning, diners can start creating their own Dine Out stories and memories by booking seats at restaurants around the city. This morning, Tourism Vancouver released the names of all restaurants taking part in the 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Every year, the… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — After the great success of the 2012 “Together Festival” with LMFAO, Lil’ Jon and Afrojack last year, in 2013, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is once again supporting A.G. Production Bangkok’s leading house music promoter, Retox Session for the 2013 “Together Festival” this coming January 19, 2013 at BITEC International… Read the full press release
Leave winter blues behind and enjoy unique, family-pleasing adventures CHICAGO – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers whose idea of fun-filled family adventure includes elephant watching in Africa, desert trekking in Morocco, or cave tubing in Belize, the Preferred Family collection from Preferred Hotel Group presents exceptional alternatives for Spring Break. Using the interactive planning tool at PreferredFamily.com, busy parents can… Read the full press release
YANAIR BAGS FARO GOLFERS WITH ‘CLUBS FLY FREE’ PROMO BOOK BEFORE 31 JAN & SAVE €100 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from today (8 Jan) passengers who book a Jan, Feb or March golf break from Dublin to Faro, before midnight (24:00hrs) Thurs 31 Jan, can bring their golf… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported its year-end and December 2012 traffic results. A total of 17.7 million passengers travelled with Norwegian in 2012, an increase of 13 percent compared with the previous year. “I´m very pleased with the 2012 traffic figures. They illustrate that more and more passengers appreciate our product, including new,… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Arab Emirates – RAK Airways saw an impressive 2012 with a series of newsworthy stories which impacted passenger numbers for the airline. Says Mr. John Brayford, ‘Looking back on 2012, it has been a year of significant development for RAK Airways. In June, we introduced RAK Premier – a business class cabin… Read the full press release
Three Spa retreats start the year in style Marrakech, Morocco – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Marrakech offers luxury retreats to unwind, detox after the holidays and kick off the New Year fit and healthy. The Resort now offers three and five days retreats focused on mind, body and spirit, achieved through professional nutrition advice, holistic treatments at… Read the full press release
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With Changi Airport Group) – Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers transiting in Singapore have more to look forward to with the enhancement of the recently introduced Changi Transit Programme. For a limited period from now until 30 June 2013, eligible customers will receive $40 worth of Changi Dollar Vouchers (CDVs) per ticket –… Read the full press release
Low-cost carrier begins operations to its ninth destination to the Kingdom’s Oasis City Dubai, UAE – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, has added another destination in Saudi Arabia to its network, with two flights a week to Ha’il. Flights to Ha’il, an oasis city in Nejd in the north west of the country,… Read the full press release