Hong Kong, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas has created the ultimate celebration package for a grand good-bye to 2012 and a fantastic welcome to 2013. The Ultimate Presidential New Year’s Eve Package One lucky couple can celebrate the onset of 2013 with an over-the-top New Year’s Eve weekend at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. The… Read the full press release
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ComEd and Charter One Present ZooLights
Free holiday tradition is one of Chicago’s must-see seasonal events Chicago – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland during the 18th annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One beginning Nov. 23. This free, family-oriented holiday celebration illuminates the sky with two million lights, including larger-than-life lighted animals and seasonal features, activities and sweet… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Honored as “Best Place to Work” in Southern Nevada
Orlando, Fla. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO) was recently named the top employer for mega companies in southern Nevada by The Southern Nevada Human Resources Association. Recognizing top Southern Nevada employers for innovative human resource practices and programs, this marks the second year that WVO has placed first in their category. With four… Read the full press release
Holiday Travel in a Flash With Loews Hotels & Resorts Cyber Monday Offer
HOLIDAY TRAVEL IN A FLASH WITH LOEWS HOTELS & RESORTS CYBER MONDAY OFFER Save up to 40 Percent Off and Free In-Room Internet During This One-Day Sale NEW YORK, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts knows there is something satisfying about sleeping in on Black Friday and still being able to get great savings…. Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo Giant Panda Cub Agility Improving
San Diego Zoo Giant Panda Cub Agility Improving Young Bear Has More Teeth and Now Fully Vaccinated 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Giant panda team member Jennifer Becerra carries cub Xiao Liwu from his den to the exam room floor this morning at the San Diego Zoo. The sixth giant panda born at the Zoo had his weekly… Read the full press release
Xiamen Airlines Joins SkyTeam
SkyTeam Welcomes Xiamen Airlines 19th member strengthens SkyTeam’s #1 position in Greater China Xiamen, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomes China’s Xiamen Airlines as its 19th member. Xiamen Airlines is also the fourth member from Greater China. The airline strengthens SkyTeam’s footprint in China and its overall #1 position in the… Read the full press release
VIRTUOSO® CELEBRATES 8th ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S RECOGNITION EVENT ABOARD AMAWATERWAYS’ AMACERTO
Top-Producing Virtuoso Member Agencies Earn Budapest to Nuremburg Cruise and Experience River Cruising at its Best NEW YORK, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — River cruising is one of the fastest growing trends in luxury travel. As a testament to this trend, leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso® , elected to hold its eighth annual Chairman’s Recognition Event aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaCerto…. Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Express Defines ‘Smart Travel’ in India: IHG and Duet India Hotels bring the brand to Ahmedabad to meet the growing demand for comfort and value
New Delhi, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Launched today, Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad is set to meet the needs of today’s savvy travellers. The first of the brand in India, the hotel defines smart travel by pairing comfort and convenience with proximity and price. Located in the heart of the commercial and shopping district, with easy access… Read the full press release
Korean Air Aims to Become the Number One Aerospace Company in Asia Airline Announces ‘Aerospace Vision 2020’, its Business Objectives for 2020
SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air today announced its business objective to become the number one aerospace company in Asia. In the meeting room of the Busan Metropolitan Council building, Korean Air announced ‘Aerospace Vision 2020’, its business objectives which include plans to expand the ‘Tech Centre’ – the Aerospace Business Division located in Busan,… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide, Women on Their Way Announces Top 10 Holiday Destinations for 2012
From fun in the sun to winter wonderlands, destinations offer a holiday vacation for every traveler Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Women on Their Way by Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), the hospitality industry’s longest-running branded program entirely dedicated to female travelers, has chosen its top 10 holiday destinations for 2012 holiday vacations. After months of hard work,… Read the full press release
OAK Ready for the Holidays
More Nonstop Destinations Than Ever Before; Unique “Free Parking” Offers Begins Thanksgiving Day Oakland, Calif. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakland International Airport expects a busy holiday travel season and is focused on providing a safe, on-time and positive airport experience for customers. 2012 has been a busy year for OAK, with passenger traffic up compared to… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn Opens in Columbia
124-room property brings Hamptonality to Maryland COLUMBIA, Md. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 124-room Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South located at 7045 Minstrel Way. “Hampton combines… Read the full press release
Discover Greece! Fly NIKI to 19 dream destinations
Book your summer flights now! 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — NIKI is expanding its network in time for summer 2013, with brand-new destinations in Greece and even more flights from Vienna. Following new additions to the airline’s Greek schedules last summer, NIKI is transforming Vienna International Airport into a hub for flights to Greece for the entire… Read the full press release
Warwick International Hotels’ Black Friday Offer Keeps Travelers out of the Red this Holiday Season
NEW YORK – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the third year in a row, you can cash in on Warwick International Hotels’ Black Friday savings without fighting the crowds or waiting in the cold. Warwick International Hotels is introducing a four-day sale beginning on “Black Friday” and extending throughout the weekend, making it up to 50… Read the full press release
Canadian Travelodge Hotels Become Part of Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program
PARSIPPANY, N.J. -2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the guest loyalty program of Wyndham Hotel Group, today announced the addition of 91 Travelodge® and Thriftlodge® hotels in Canada to the program, making it the largest hotel loyalty program in the country with over 380 participating properties, representing 10 brands. Now, Wyndham Rewards members who complete… Read the full press release
Traveling for Work? Hotel Indigo® Knows it’s “Not All Business”
Survey finds that business travelers wish they had more time to explore the local neighborhood, and the Hotel Indigo brand responds with a refreshingly local hotel package ATLANTA – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A recent survey1 by IHG’s upscale boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo® found that nearly half of business travelers (48%) like spending time outside of their hotel room exploring the… Read the full press release
Aeroflot provides benefit in baggage allowances
MOSCOW, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from November 15, 2012 and till March 31, 2013 Aeroflot provides an extra baggage piece for carrying one set of skiing or skateboarding equipment free of charge. One set of skiing equipment includes one baggage piece (ski bag) with one pair of skis and one pair of ski poles and one… Read the full press release
Essential Travel Reveals Airport Hotels With Parking May Be Cheaper Than Parking Alone This Christmas
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Across the UK this Christmas, savvy travellers can find an Airport Hotel with Parking package that can work out cheaper than just paying for their parking alone, or only slightly more in no more than a couple of clicks on the Essential Travel website. Travelling to your airport the day before you fly can make… Read the full press release
Hotel ICON Celebrates the Festive Season with Gourmet Delights
Seasonal Specials Bring Joy to the World Hong Kong, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel ICON, the premier hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, is renowned for its innovative cuisines, award-winning menus and pampering spa offerings. This holiday season, the hotel embraces the spirit of giving with a variety of enticing specials and festive meal offers. The… Read the full press release
Innside by Meliá comes to Spain with two hotels set to open in 2013 in the centre of Madrid
• The German-born brand, owned by Meliá Hotels International since 2007, enjoys important growth in cities such as Madrid, Copenhagen, Lisbon and Manchester • The two hotels will be based in fully-renovated historic buildings, both in excellent locations: the Plaza de Alonso Martínez and Luchana Street • The hotels are scheduled to open in the… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways Appoints Marketing Director
Nairobi, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier Kenya Airways has appointed Chris Diaz as its Marketing Director. Chris joins Kenya Airways from BIDCO Group where he served as the Group Marketing Director, overseeing functions in Communications, Corporate Affairs and Business Development across different countries. With the new appointment at Kenya Airways, Chris will continue to serve… Read the full press release
Jet Airways first to introduce new short-haul “One Fare Pass” For domestic travel
Travel applicable in Premiere & Economy Class on Jet Airways and JetKonnect flights of less than 750kms MUMBAI, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the introduction of a 4 coupon “ONE FARE PASS” booklet for facilitating increased and convenient travel on Jet Airways and JetKonnect flights in regional domestic markets. The… Read the full press release
Save Points & Stay at Marriott Rewards Most Popular Destinations
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can now take advantage of the off-season with a new award offer, Seasonal Awards. Whether it’s a beach vacation in the Caribbean, a cultural exploration in Europe, a shopping expedition in New York or a relaxing day at the spa in the deserts of Arizona and California, Marriott Rewards… Read the full press release
NIKI takes to the skies in new livery
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first NIKI Airbus A320 to feature the new livery will leave Istanbul bound for Vienna on 21 November. The new look brings the NIKI fleet closer to the rest of the airberlin fleet. But one thing is unchanged: the role played by “the spirit of NIKI” will be undiminished. The NIKI… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand, Hobbit image largest graphic ever applied to an aircraft
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tight security and total secrecy surround an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER aircraft sequestered in a closed hangar at Air New Zealand’s Auckland Technical Operations base this week as it is transformed into a flying billboard for the soon to be released film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Details of the unique Hobbit inspired livery are under… Read the full press release
Holiday Happenings at The Spa and Salon at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Enjoy relaxing time-out from hustle, bustle of the season Scottsdale, U.S.A. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Make time for merry making of a healthier kind with the Holiday Happy Hour and special treatment enhancements this festive season at the Spa and Salon at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. “The holidays tend to be about indulging, which often translates to imbibing in cocktails and… Read the full press release
CTC upgrades European travel plans to Canada
One-off social-media promotion intercepts consumers at French and German airports 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The planning is over, the bags are packed and you’re striding confidently across the airport concourse to check in…but, what’s that you say? Canada? The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been running a special social-media promotion at major airports in France and Germany… Read the full press release
ABTA, MPs Overwhelmingly Believe Holidays Sold by Airlines should be in ATOL
Eight out of Ten MPs want to see ATOL cover extended, new Research for ABTA Reveals 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ahead of tomorrow’s House of Commons’ debate on ATOL reform, ABTA today revealed new research* showing strong cross-party support for the Government to bring holidays sold by airlines into the ATOL scheme of financial protection. The… Read the full press release
GOL Ups Performance Ability and International Expansion via Travelport’s Global Inter-Airline Messaging Solutions
Carrier also expands e-ticketing to several more regions through Travelport 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces new long-term technology agreements with Sao Paulo-based GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, one of Latin America’s fastest-growing airlines. GOL has chosen to participate in the Travelport Check-In Interchange to accelerate deployment… Read the full press release
Aeroflot traffic and capacity statistics for October and 10 Months of 2012
Moscow – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for October and 10 months of 2012. In October 2012passenger traffic increased by 24.2% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,557.1 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 28.5% (+211.8 ths passengers) reaching 953.9 ths passengers. The… Read the full press release