November 10 Ceremony, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago will once again honor all veterans with a commemorative ceremony to be held on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, along Chicago’s Riverwalk between State and Wabash. The ceremony site has been chosen in accordance… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Services
Scaevola Travel Makes Waves with Purchase of Atoll Explorer
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scaevola Travel is delighted to announce the purchase of Atoll Explorer diving cruiser from Universal Enterprises. The Male’-based travel agent specializes in the inbound market and its executive management shares more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry between them. Atoll Explorer is a 20-cabin cruise boat offering facilities and… Read the full press release
Zoo Atlanta, PO THE GIANT PANDA TURNS 2!
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keepers present the final panda ice cake of the year WHAT: Po the panda cub turned 2 on Saturday, November 3, with a festive finale for giant panda birthday season at Zoo Atlanta. Not to be outdone by the elaborate birthday extravaganzas presented to other members of his family earlier this fall, Po’s human caregivers… Read the full press release
Из Москвы в Пекин с S7 Airlines
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о введении специальных тарифов на перелет из Москвы в столицу Китая – Пекин. Полеты осуществляются ежедневно со стыковкой в одном из российских городов – Новосибирске, Иркутске, Екатеринбурге, Красноярске или Омске. Рейсы выполняются на комфортабельных лайнерах Airbus A319/A320 и Boeing 737. Размер тарифа экономического класса при покупке авиабилета туда и… Read the full press release
VisitEngland Announces Eight New Marketing Campaigns to Boost Tourism in 2013
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at World Travel Market, VisitEngland announced plans to launch eight marketing campaigns in 2013 to run from January to boost domestic tourism next year. The campaigns will cover the four key themes of countryside, heritage, culture and coastal, and will run in partnership with destinations from all over England as well as… Read the full press release
The Leading Hotels of the World Offers Guest Great Cold Weather Diversions
Skating, Bobsledding and Golfing in a Winter Wonderland NEW YORK, NY – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The air may be turning cooler, and the days are growing shorter, but those aren’t good reasons to stay indoors! As the calendar turns inexorably toward the close of 2013, now is a great time to make plans for a winter holiday,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Boston Presents the Thanksgiving Twitorial
A two-week guide to the Hotel team’s hottest holiday tips Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, and Four Seasons Hotel Boston is here to provide the hottest tips for hosts and hostesses with the mostest everywhere, so that they can enjoy a gourmet, festive and stress-free holiday. From Thursday, November 8,… Read the full press release
Jersey, Training pays off for T.G.I. Friday’s job-seekers
48 unemployed Islanders have been offered jobs at new restaurant T.G.I. Friday’s 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The restaurant chain confirmed this week that of the 60 jobs created at the restaurant so far, over 75 per cent had been offered to locally qualified job-seekers who had benefitted from intensive preparation from the Back to Work team… Read the full press release
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Fourth Hotel in Houston, Texas
Hilton’s Fastest-Growing Full Service Brand To Serve City’s Airport Market MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of the 303-room DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport, located less than half a mile from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport and just 30 minutes from the Houston Intercontinental Airport. Formerly a… Read the full press release
The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel Launches Santa’s Little Helpers Workshop
Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roll up your sleeves and build your own festive gingerbread house this festive season with Santa’s Little Helpers Workshop! The chef at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel will teach Santa’s little helpers the tricks and tips to create a festive gingerbread house, one where each will be proud to showcase during Christmas parties… Read the full press release
Arizona Office of Tourism Launches National, International Ad Campaigns Promoting Arizona as Top Travel Destination
Efforts Mark Agency’s Return to National and International Campaign 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — This week, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) launches both national and international advertising campaigns promoting Arizona as a world-class, travel destination. The campaigns mark the return of AOT’s promotional efforts to a national and international audience after a two year absence due… Read the full press release
Qatar welcomes the world at WTM London
Qatar, Doha, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the world’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) takes central stage at UK’s World Travel Market (WTM) at ExCel in London from the 5th till the 9th of November 2012. Taking part in this global event, Qatar is strongly represented by a large… Read the full press release
Jersey ‘Attenborough’s Ark’ contains Durrell target species
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Earlier this year television naturalist Sir David Attenborough visited Durrell to film with the delightful black lion tamarins, miniature monkeys that are so affected by habitat loss in their native Brazil, they were once thought to be extinct. The filming was for part of Sir David’s newest series titled Attenborough’s Ark, which… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Team Members to Fill the Earth with the Light and Warmth of Hospitality during First Annual Global Week of Service
Approximately 300,000 Team Members across 90 Countries and Territories to Volunteer in Communities MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 11 – 18, Hilton Worldwide team members across 90 countries and territories will celebrate the company’s first Global Week of Service. This event will feature hundreds of projects around the globe and unite the… Read the full press release
Lufthansa holiday flights for summer 2013 now bookable
New summer destinations added to timetable 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa has opened bookings for its programme of tourist flights for the coming 2013 summer season, and has added four new, attractive holiday destinations to its route network. Whether it is a beach holiday, a journey of discovery or a city break, passengers who are taking… Read the full press release
Enhanced Arrival Experience Greets Guests This Winter at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
First phase of project brings new landscaping, restructured parking to resort Santa Fe, U.S.A. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sweeping views, meandering pathways, and indigenous northern New Mexico landscaping will greet guests later this winter as they arrive at the new Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, following a USD 400,000 enhancement effort set for completion this December…. Read the full press release
Rejuvenate During the Holidays at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey
Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa At The Hotel Hershey offers guests and those special people on their holiday lists wonderful ways to relax, rejuvenate and indulge. From November 19 through January 31, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey will bring the holidays a little closer with its “Peppermint Holiday Hydration Facial” and a “Peppermint Hot Chocolate Immersion” treatments. The… Read the full press release
TORONTOLAND: A GIFT TO YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
TORONTO, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Torontoland awaits you as it bustles with holiday-themed activities, events, and outdoor displays everyone can enjoy. Explore Toronto and all it has to offer with Tourism Toronto’s plethora of Torontoland hotel packages, from Hotel & Parking or Breakfast to Romantic Holiday, Family Holiday and even the Girls Night Out package. Starting at just $124… Read the full press release
Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program Offers 1000 Bonus Points at Select Hotels
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s largest lodging loyalty program as measured by number of participating hotels, is offering its members the chance to earn 1,000 bonus points after a stay at select Wyndham Hotel Group properties in the United States and Canada. This offer is valid through January 31, 2013 at over 800… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia begins global creative agency tender
Key facts Tourism Australia has confirmed the start of a competitive tender process for its global creative services account. The national tourism agency is required under Australian Government procurement rules to periodically review its agency partners to ensure the best service, value and fit with the marketing objectives and goals of Tourism Australia. Full story… Read the full press release
TAT Uses Bloggers Award to Attract Attention at WTM London 2012
Bangkok, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand has teamed up with the World Travel Market, a major global travel industry event under way between Nov 6-9, to attract bloggers and writers to visit the show and win a free trip to Thailand by blogging about the country’s tourism attractions. Called Thailand Reunited #ThaiTales,… Read the full press release
ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA NAMED TOP RESORT IN THE WORLD BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba continues to live up to its reputation as being among the best hotels in Mexico and the world. The luxury resort was named number three in Riviera Maya and the Yucatán Peninsula and ranked number 79 out of the top 100 hotels and resorts in the… Read the full press release
Stuart Johnson named Hotelier of the Year 2012 by Caterer and Hotelkeeper
London, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce that Stuart Johnson, General Manager of Brown’s Hotel, has been named 2012 Hotelier of the Year by Caterer and Hotelkeeper. Johnson was presented with this prestigious award by the magazine’s Editor, Mark Lewis at celebratory lunch at Cameron House which was attended by more… Read the full press release
Silversea’s Silver Cloud Completes Major Refurbishment
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises’ Silver Cloud is currently sailing on her first voyage following a successful three-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy, where extensive renovations were made to nearly every area of the ultra-luxury ship Silver Cloud’s interior decoration has been completely renovated, including all the suites, public spaces and dining venues, in order to introduce a… Read the full press release
TOYS FOR TOTS ANNUAL PROMOTION AT KNOTT’S
PURCHASE A TOY AT KNOTT’S FOR TOYS FOR TOTS AND GET IN FREE DECEMBER 1 – 16 BUENA PARK, Calif., 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Knott’s Berry Farm will look like Santa’s Toy Shop this year as it stocks hundreds of toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive. This year guests can simplify their… Read the full press release
Discover Santa’s Secret Garden at Hershey Gardens
Hershey, Pa. — 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — This December, Hershey Gardens will introduce a new family event for the holiday season. An array of children’s activities will link a traditional Christmas celebration with a message that shares the importance of taking care of each other and the green earth. Santa’s Secret Garden will be held Fridays… Read the full press release
A Thai Culinary Journey at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Introducing Lai Thai’s new chef Chantima Uber Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence announces the arrival of Lai Thai’s new chef Chantima Uber. Considered one of the best Thai restaurants in Cairo, Lai Thai offers exemplary culinary experiences that carefully balance modern fusion and at the… Read the full press release
Wyndham, The Registry Collection Program Celebrates Overseas Property Professional (OPP) Award
Kettering, UK, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — World’s largest luxury exchange program takes Silver for Best Supporting Service The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, was honored with the Silver Award for Best Supporting Service in the property developer services category at the OPP 2012 Awards For Excellence dinner. The dinner was held on Oct…. Read the full press release
THE PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP™ GUIDE TO HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Destinations Spread Festive Cheer from California to Ireland CHICAGO – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — From in-room Christmas tree deliveries to bedtime tuck-ins from Santa Claus, members of Preferred Hotel Group’s global portfolio of independent luxury hotels are offering memorable experiences this holiday season. Whether looking to celebrate holiday cheer on the California coast or in the Irish… Read the full press release
TRANSASIA AIRWAYS’ CHAIRMAN NAMED AS 2013 EISENHOWER FELLOW
Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr Vincent M. Lin, Chairman of TransAsia Airways, was named one of 2013 Eisenhower Fellows by Eisenhower Fellowships. He is among 22 other outstanding winners around the world to receive this honor. Eisenhower Fellowships engage mid-career (age 32-45) professionals from around the world with 5-10 years of leadership experience to enhance their leadership… Read the full press release