Palm Springs, CA, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passion Pit, an indie band with one of the biggest hits in the country right now, will headline Tachevah: A Palm Springs Block Party, a new open-air concert scheduled April 17, 2013 between the two Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival weekends. Over 7,500 people are expected to attend the… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Services
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Wins Six Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
ORLANDO, Fla., 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), earned six awards in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service on February 25, 2013. More than 1,100 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually… Read the full news article
Applicants for ‘Best Jobs in the World’ have until April 10 to submit their video entries
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the closing date just a week away, potential candidates for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition are being warned not to leave it too late to upload their video entry. Applicants have until April 10 to submit their 30 second video and convince the judges why they should be considered for one… Read the full news article
Thailand’s Islands Best in Asia: Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand, always a traveler favorite for places to visit, has garnered yet more awards in TripAdvisor’s Annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2013. In the “Top 10 Islands – Asia” category, Thailand ran away with 40% of the awards, placing first with Ko Tao, in Surat Thani Province. TripAdvisor (TA) writes… Read the full news article
AAAE/USCTA File Suit Against FAA to Keep Towers Open
Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and its affiliate organization the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA) announced today that they have filed suit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in advance of the agency’s plans to close 149 contract air traffic control… Read the full news article
MAJOR INVESTMENTS CONTINUE REINVENTION OF LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is known for continually reinventing itself to provide the best possible experience for visitors. A series of new projects announced recently is injecting more than $5 billion into the destination over the next several years. “This is an exciting time as the confidence in the Las Vegas brand… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines обновила систему онлайн-регистрации
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, обновила систему онлайн-регистрации. Теперь зарегистрироваться на рейс на сайте www.s7.ru могут пассажиры, приобретающие авиабилеты через туристические агентства в составе турпакетов. Ранее пассажирам, приобретающим туры с перелетом на S7 Airlines, данная услуга была недоступна. Регистрация на рейс производилась только на стойках в аэропорту. Также через Интернет не могли регистрироваться группы… Read the full news article
VisitEngland Teams up with Wallace & Gromit to Launch ‘Great Adventure’ – a nationwide campaign to boost tourism in the UK in 2013
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board has recruited Wallace & Gromit as Tourism Trailblazers to inspire Britons to take a holiday at home this year. The intrepid duo have pledged to make 2013 the year they take their well-earned holidays here in the UK, and to kick start the holiday season are starring… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Invites Facebook Fans to Get “Dressed at Four Seasons.”
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get inspired by five top fashion blogs’ takes on a Santa Barbara beach getaway then enter to win one of your own plus USD 500 at Montecito boutique Dressed. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is giving fans an opportunity to win a two-night stay at the glamorous oceanfront retreat, along with… Read the full news article
CONSERVATION WINS ON &BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, ZANZIBAR
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on a private atoll, 1.5 kilometres in circumference, off the coast of Zanzibar, &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge has notched up several research and conservation successes over the past 12 months: The Island is one of only two protected nesting sites in Zanzibar for the endangered green turtle. Since 1996 the Lodge has been… Read the full news article
One more alternative for passengers from Berlin to Sofia Airport
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling to Berlin from Sofia Airport were provided with one more alternative. As of today, EasyJet, the low-cost airline, will carry passengers to Berlin (Schönefeld) three times a week (on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). Thus, in summer schedule, valid since 31 March, the weekly frequencies on Sofia-Berlin route, together with daily flights of Bulgaria Air and Air Berlin, operating… Read the full news article
Travelport launches new direct commercial presence in Kenya
Latest Travelport investment in east Africa in response to projected GDP growth of 5.6% Nairobi, Kenya, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to the global travel industry, has today announced the launch of a new direct Travelport commercial presence in Kenya, one of Africa’s fastest growing travel markets. … Read the full news article
UNICEF and Amadeus partner to enable selected travel providers and sellers to raise funds online for UNICEF
New partnership will enable selected travel providers and sellers to raise funds online for UNICEF Madrid, Spain, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, have come together to help shape a better future for the world’s most vulnerable children. The partnership will… Read the full news article
Spring is in the air at Marriott — April Deals of the Month
Beyond the Garden Gates Tour in Frederick, Maryland 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick can explore elegant, whimsical and inventive gardens during the 2013 Beyond the Garden Gates Tour in quaint Downtown Frederick. In a town with a rich history, Frederick residents have turned their backyard gardens into public art displays… Read the full news article
Agoda.com showcases ten exciting rebranded & refurbished hotels in Paris
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is showcasing ten fantastic hotels in Paris that have undergone recent renovations or rebrandings to offer a new style of convenience and ensure the very best experience during a stay in the City of Lights. Paris, of course, has… Read the full news article
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA
Vancouver’s Finest Hotel Offers a Special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet VANCOUVER, BC, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Mother’s Day, treat the most important woman in your life to a dining experience fit for a queen, at Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Guests at the brunch can enjoy a fine dining experience amid the splendor of… Read the full news article
Celebrate the Earth in Hershey
Local Attractions Offer Special Events Surrounding Earth Day Hershey, Pa., 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right in time for Earth Day, both ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park and Hershey Gardens offer guests two unique ways to celebrate the planet on Sunday, April 21 with their “Party for the Planet” and “Gardenfest” events. ZooAmerica invites guests to experience “Party for the… Read the full news article
The Rembrandt Hotel welcomes newest associates, Executive Chef Jaume Esperalba and Executive Pastry Chef Lionel Bonnaud
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chef Jaume is a dedicated and talented chef who possesses true flair and creativity with considerable experience in all cuisines. Before joining the Rembrandt, he has been working as an Executive Chef at five stars, high-end luxury resorts and restaurants around the world including Michelin-stars restaurants Drolma in Barcelona, El Raco de… Read the full news article
HRS and GetThere agree to strategic distribution collaboration
Corporations and hotels gain numerous benefits Cologne, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — HRS, the worldwide leading hotel portal for corporate customers, has entered into a distribution agreement with GetThere, a global technology company serving corporations and brand of Sabre. The 250,000 hotels affiliated to HRS will be available by the end of April to GetThere’s global corporate customers… Read the full news article
President of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America Invited Back as Panelist at Mountain Travel Symposium 2013
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that Bob Milne, president, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, North America has been invited back to Mountain Travel Symposium (MTS) to participate in a roundtable discussion about direct bookings versus intermediary… Read the full news article
Preferred Hotel Group™ announces launch of its new brand websites
CHICAGO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand websites. The appealing visual elements and user-friendly technical structure of www.PreferredHotelGroup.com increase brand visibility, draw qualified traffic, and enhance the customer experience and loyalty for the Preferred Hotel… Read the full news article
New Holiday Inn® New York City – Lower East Side Opens as Area’s First Full-Service Hotel
Hotel Located in Heart of Vibrant Lower East Side Neighborhood ATLANTA, 2013-04-04 — /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® NYC – Lower East Side, in the thriving Lower East Side neighborhood close to major businesses, universities and Manhattan attractions. The… Read the full news article
flydubai offers passengers destination visas
Dubai, UAE, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost carrier, has introduced a new facilitation service offering passengers travelling on its flights to Azerbaijan, Russia and Ukraine the opportunity to apply for a visa through the flydubai Travel Shop at Dubai Terminal 2. The flydubai Travel Shop offers passengers a convenient one-stop-shop for ticket sales, travel… Read the full news article
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES 4 ROUTES TO DUBAI
Budapest, Kiev, Bucharest and Sofia low cost services starting from 28 October Dubai, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today announced that it will start services to Dubai World Central Airport from Budapest (Hungary), Bucharest (Romania), Kiev (Ukraine) and Sofia* (Bulgaria) starting from 28 October 2013…. Read the full news article
Governor Sandoval to Unveil Nevada’s First Statewide Brand
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Sandoval to Unveil Nevada’s First Statewide Brand What: Join Governor Brian Sandoval and Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki for the launch of Nevada’s first-ever statewide brand. This brand will be used for marketing programs by all appropriate state agencies — examples of how this brand will be integrated into other agency’s communications… Read the full news article
Austrian Airlines: Third Boeing 777 takes off with new long-haul cabin
Third Boeing 777 takes off for maiden flight from Vienna to Tokyo with new, modern long-haul cabin Aircraft displays Red Ribbon, logo of 2013 Life Ball 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having undergone a successful test flight and received approval from the authorities, the third Austrian long-haul aircraft of the type Boeing 777 takes off for… Read the full news article
Opening marks the first Hyatt House hotel in Georgia
CHICAGO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Noble Investment Group and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of HYATT houseAtlanta/Cobb Galleria, the first HYATT house hotel in Georgia. The 149-room hotel provides a refreshing new choice for business and leisure travelers looking for the extra space and amenities allowing a space to live, not just… Read the full news article
JSC “Aeroflot” successfully closed the order book for 5 bln. rubles Exchange Bonds BO-03 Series issue
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — On April 2, 2013 the purchase order book for 5 bln. rubles Exchange Bonds BO-03 Series issue with 3-year maturity term starting from the beginning of placement of the Exchange Bonds was closed. The book was opened on April 1, 2013 with coupon rate guidance at 8.75% – 9.00% per annum. Strong… Read the full news article
“Happy Hour” de Iberia, aprovecha la noche para viajar al mejor precio
Vuelos a Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo y Río de Janeiro a precios muy económicos Solo para reservar hoy, entre las 20:00 y las 00:00 horas. Para volar del 12 de abril al 30 de noviembre. Madrid, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia lanza esta noche su personal “Happy Hour”, una campaña para volar con los mejores precios a Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo… Read the full news article
Schiphol Aviation Awards 2012
Six business partners distinguished with Schiphol Aviation Awards 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This afternoon Ad Rutten, Executive Vice President & COO of Schiphol Group, announced the six winners of the 2012 Schiphol Aviation Awards. Each year, Schiphol presents its aviation awards to business partners who have distinguished themselves over the previous year in terms of their… Read the full news article