Tourism Authority of Thailand Calls for Stronger ASEAN Technology Partnerships to Build Regional Tourism

Bangkok, September, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has called for stronger regional partnerships to promote connectivity and harness the forces of technology to improve the ASEAN travel & tourism industry. Speaking at the Asia Pacific Digital Travel Forum on 30 August 2012, TAT Governor Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni outlined how the TAT has… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia confirms key Southeast Asia region appointment

Key facts Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Karyn Kent in the position of Regional General Manager – Southeast Asia, to replace Maggie White. Key quotes “Karyn possesses almost 20 years experience in the tourism industry, in a range of positions based both overseas and in Australia, and will bring a solid knowledge base… Read the full press release

Oman Air Flies National Side in to the UK for Hoped-For Victory Against Republic of Ireland

Oman Air Flies National Side in to the UK for Hoped-For Victory Against Republic of Ireland

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oman national football team arrived in the UK in style on Tuesday 4th September, in advance of their friendly international match against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday 11th September. The side flew from Muscat to Heathrow aboard Oman Air’s award-winning Airbus A330, enjoying the Omani national carrier’s “World’s Best Business… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International Organize Thailand Visit for Travel Agents from Kolkata, India

In photos: The group of Indian travel agents at Nora Buri Resort & Spa, Ko Samui (top photo); and at Grande Centre Point Ratchdamri in Bangkok (bottom photo).

New Delhi, India, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi office and Thai Airways International (Kolkata) jointly organized an Agents’ Educational Trip for Kolkata travel agents to visit Thailand from 07 to 12 August, 2012. The group of 10 agents enjoyed visiting and learning about tourism products in Surat Thani, Ko… Read the full press release

Travelport and RAK Airways sign first GDS participation agreement

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and RAK Airways, one of the flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, have today jointly announced their first ever GDS participation agreement. Under the new deal, Galileo and Worldspan-connected users worldwide will gain access to all of RAK… Read the full press release

Industry Icons Mark the Pairing of Two World-Renowned American Brands as Arnold Palmer & Bill Marriott Open SpringHill Suites Latrobe in Palmer’s Hometow

Industry Icons Mark the Pairing of Two World-Renowned American Brands as Arnold Palmer & Bill Marriott Open SpringHill Suites Latrobe in Palmer’s Hometown

Hotel Offers Guests an Exclusive Opportunity to Play “Arnie’s” Course. LATROBE, Pa., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golfing legend Arnold Palmer and hospitality industry icon Bill Marriott today teamed up to celebrate the opening of the SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Latrobe hotel in Palmer’s hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite brand that focuses… Read the full press release

New Hampton Inn Opens in Pleasanton

63-room property brings Hamptonality to Texas PLEASANTON, Texas, 2012-09-11 — /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 opening of its newest property, the 63-room Hampton Inn Pleasanton located at 2057 West Oaklawn Rd. “Hampton combines quality, innovation, comfort… Read the full press release

The Great Bath Feast 2012

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath is extending a special welcome to visitors with the Great Bath Feast a month-long festival in October 2012.  Bath is a handsome city at any time of year but in autumn it positively glows. The Great Bath Feast is a melting pot of wonderful flavours and lively personalities; of cakes and… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines Reports August 2012 Traffic

INDIANAPOLIS, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ/NM: RJET), today reported preliminary traffic results for August 2012. For the month, Frontier’s load factor of 92% compared to 90% in August 2011. Frontier’s traffic decreased 11%, to 1.1 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs); capacity decreased 13%, to 1.2 billion available seat… Read the full press release

GUY HARVEY OUTPOST SPLASHES ONTO ST. PETE BEACH

TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites to Become First Guy Harvey Outpost Resort in U.S. ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the next few months, the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites on St. Pete Beach, Fla. will be transformed into Guy Harvey Outpost – a TradeWinds Beach Resort, becoming the first Guy Harvey Outpost in the United States…. Read the full press release

IHG and Select Group Ink Deal to Open InterContinental Dubai Marina in 2013

Rahail Aslam (CEO, Select Group) with Pascal Gauvin (COO, IMEA, IHG)

Dubai, UAE, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ —  IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, has signed an agreement with Dubai-based property developer Select Group to open InterContinental Dubai Marina. Part of the Bay Central development in the cosmopolitan Marina area, the hotel will offer rooms as well as residential suites for longer staying guests…. Read the full press release

KINGS ISLAND TAKES HOME TOP HONORS FOR BEST KIDS’ AREA IN THE WORLD

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — And the Golden Ticket goes to … Kings Island! The Golden Ticket Award – the amusement and theme park industry’s equivalent of the Academy Award – has again gone to Kings Island for the “Best Kids’ Area in the World” category. Kings Island has now won the “Best Kids’… Read the full press release

Fall Restaurant Week in Hershey

Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Restaurant Week in Hershey, scheduled for September 23 – 29. Food lovers can make reservations at select restaurants now. Nine restaurants operated by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts will offer a two-course lunch for just $15 and a three-course dinner for just $30 during this event, which is offered in both… Read the full press release

Airport Director of the year joins The Food Travel Experts

2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP America, the North American division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is delighted to announce the addition of aviation veteran and former airport director of the year winner, John Clark III, to its Business Development team.  In his role as Vice President of… Read the full press release

HALLOWEEN HAUNT OPENS SEPTEMBER 21 AT KINGS ISLAND

Halloween Haunt features over 500 gruesome creatures, 12 spine-chilling haunted attractions and thrill rides KINGS ISLAND, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every weekend this fall, Kings Island gets transformed. And so will you. Now in its sixth season, Halloween Haunt is a veritable playground of terror featuring over 500 gruesome creatures, 12 spine-chilling haunted attractions and 20… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group Opens 100th Hotel in Latin America

Ramada Encore in Guadalajara, Mexico

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, a member of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family and the world’s largest hotel company with over 7,170 hotels around the globe, today announced the opening of  the Ramada Encore hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico, its 100th property in Latin America. Wyndham Hotel Group is strategically expanding its footprint in… Read the full press release

IHG Announces Robust Expansion Plans in Indonesia

Jakarta, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG has announced robust expansion plans for Indonesia, identifying it as a key growth market within the region. Revealing a strong pipeline especially in the midscale segment for Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, IHG will also strengthen its position in the market with the launch of Hotel Indigo, which will… Read the full press release

Message to hunters concerning the transport of cartridges

Autumn is the traditional hunting season in Finland. Finavia advises hunters to familiarise themselves with official instructions for weapons and cartridges in case your plan is to fly to the hunting ground. 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish Transport Safety Agency says that five kilograms per person is the limit for cartridge transport by air when… Read the full press release

EVA Adapts iPads to Advance Onboard Service and Safety. New Apple video shows innovative uses in cabin and cockpit

2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apple, the world’s leading technology innovator, launched a brand-new video, showcasing creative business adaptations of its popular iPad. In the video, Apple highlights EVA Air for its use of the iPad as a flight-crew tool for advancing flight safety and service quality. EVA is the only Asian carrier to be featured in… Read the full press release

New Ramp from Dulles Airport Access Highway to I-495 Opens September 8

New Ramp from Dulles Airport Access Highway to I-495 Opens September 8

2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new ramp and flyover bridge connecting the eastbound Dulles Airport Access Highway to I-495 will open to traffic on Saturday, September 8, 2012. The ramp provides a direct connection to the northbound and southbound Capital Beltway (I-495), improving safety and convenience for traffic near the interchange. Drivers on the Access Highway… Read the full press release

Experience the Best of Virginia’s Brilliant Fall Foliage in the Great Outdoors

Outdoor lovers can enjoy fall splendor in Virginia while backpacking, hang-gliding, tree climbing, paddling, hiking and more RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, Mother Nature is a major draw each fall in Virginia as 15 million acres of foliage burst into color and illuminate… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Receives Strike Notice from its Employees

ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority received a 72 hour strike notice at 5:30pm this evening from the Public Service of Canada (PSAC) Local 90916, the union representing Airport Authority maintenance employees, firefighters, snow plow operators and administrative personnel.As of 5am Tuesday, September 11, 2012, the union will be in a… Read the full press release

Norwegian Reports Strong Passenger Figures in August

2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s (NAS) passenger growth continued in August. More than 1.7 million passengers flew with Norwegian, up 13 percent compared with the same month last year. The load factor was also high, while Norwegian’s on-time performance was significantly affected by the lack of air traffic controllers at Avinor (Norway’s civil aviation authority). During… Read the full press release

Hilton Glasgow Serves Up First Class Food and Beverage Manager

Hilton Glasgow today announced the appointment of a new senior team member, Simon Magnus, to the hotel’s renowned hospitality team. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

GLASGOW, Scotland, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Glasgow today announced the appointment of a new senior team member, Simon Magnus, to the hotel’s renowned hospitality team. The appointment comes at a time when the hotel is undergoing an extensive multi-million pound renovation and redesign. Magnus has been appointed as food and beverage manager and will oversee the… Read the full press release

UNIQUE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL HAND-LUGGAGE POLICY

Unique hand-luggage only policy created by EssentialTravel.co.uk in response to 233% increase in Brits travelling light to save money. 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading travel add-on provider, EssentialTravel.co.uk, will now be offering a 10% discount to passengers opting to travel with hand-luggage only. EssentialTravel.co.uk spokesperson Stuart Bensusan explains:”The average claim cost for hand-luggage is lower than for a hold bag… Read the full press release

Hilton Doha Gets the Golden Seal of Approval

The newly-opened Hilton Doha yesterday hosted, for the first time, the monthly meeting of Qatar Concierge Society (QCS). Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Newly-Opened Hotel Hosts Qatar Concierge Society Meeting DOHA, Qatar, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newly-opened Hilton Doha yesterday hosted, for the first time, the monthly meeting of Qatar Concierge Society (QCS). The prestigious Les Clef d’Or, was also represented at the event with two past Presidents in attendance at the event. Also known as the Union Internationale des… Read the full press release

Palm Springs’ Boutique Spas Participate in National Spa Week

Palm Springs, CA, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Palm Springs spas and a salon are participating in Spa Week, a national wellness event scheduled for October 15-21, 2012, promoting a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of spa visits. During Spa Week, visitors and residents can take advantage of select signature spa treatments for only $50.00 at… Read the full press release

Movie House Winery Open in Downtown Morrilton

Movie House Winery in Morrilton

2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amid the great antique shopping offered in the well-preserved downtown of Morrilton is a new treasure – Movie House Winery. Ken and Sherrie Sowers opened the winery in a newly renovated 1930s building that once housed the Petit Jean Movie Theatre. Movie House Winery produces a variety of wines – semi-sweet, dry… Read the full press release

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR ANNOUNCES $9.99 PER DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL

Customers Can Begin Reserving Friday Through Monday Rentals For Fall Travel Season St. Louis, Mo., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America’s largest rental car brand, kicked off the fall travel season today by announcing its annual $9.99 per day special weekend rate. The offer runs through May 22, 2013, at the majority of Enterprise’s 5,500… Read the full press release

Neil Poisson Named Executive Assistant Manager Of Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Industry Veteran from Hilton San Francisco Joins Resort September 1 HONOLULU, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that Neil R. Poisson has been named executive assistant manager of its flagship resort in Hawaii, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. He will oversee the operations of the company’s largest hotel, which encompasses 22 beachfront acres and… Read the full press release