Designated Downtowns Call on Vermonters to take the 50/50 Challenge MONTPELIER, Vt. – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — As downtown businesses across the state ready themselves for the holiday shopping season, the Dept. of Economic, Housing and Community Development (DEHCD) is pleased to announce the 50/50 Challenge, a call to Vermonters to support their community by doing at… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Shopping
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort Fast Facts
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Grand Resort Fast Facts Truly Grand Both tropical and traditional, the Island Grand is the TradeWinds’ classic, fun, family-friendly Florida beachfront resort. It is casual, yet crisp, active yet relaxing, busy yet exhilarating, complete in its offerings yet individual in its attention. The Two Palm Certified Green Lodge is located… Read the full press release
Airport Shopping School Choir competition sees twelve finalists perform at the airport
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cape Town International Airport hosted the Airport Shopping local school choir competition on Saturday 17 November. Congratulations to Harry Gwala High School from Belhar which walked away with the title for 2012! Coming in second was Settlers High School from Bellville West and Bloekbombos Secondary School from Kraaifontein took third place. The… Read the full press release
TradeWinds Island Resorts Relaxing & Riveting Recreation
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Resorts Relaxing & Riveting Recreation Complete Resort Experience Complete in its offerings, perfect in its setting, relaxed in its attitude and attentive in its approach, the TradeWinds Island Resorts provide the idealized Florida vacation experience. Guests at each individual beachfront resort have complete charging privileges at both properties. Resort Amenity… Read the full press release
Buyers and sellers guide to Newquay Cornwall Airport
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Buyers and sellers guide to Newquay Cornwall Airport 1 – Be pleasant and polite to both customers and other sellers 2 – Setup starts one hour before buyers are allowed in, try to arrive in good time to set up your stall 3 – Bring plenty of change 4 – No buying… Read the full press release
Holiday Gift Ideas from Four Seasons Hotel Austin
2012 gift guide helps travellers tackle Christmas shopping while on the road Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Another Christmas, another seemingly endless list of presents that need to be purchased. If body lotion and candles just won’t cut it this year, Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers the following ideas, all available throughout the Hotel. Visions of iPads… Read the full press release
Marriott Deals of the Week
Adopt a Penguin at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa and Mystic Aquarium are giving guests the ultimate opportunity to adopt… a penguin. Upon booking, guests will receive an adoption kit that includes a personalized adoption certificate complete with a photo of their African Penguin. Perfect for the… Read the full press release
New at Helsinki Airport: Lumi bag pop-up store opens
The Lumi store opened in the pop-up section of Helsinki Airport on 5 November. It focuses on the Lumi brand products and their innovative display in the Finnish way 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lumi is a Finnish design bag brand which has achieved international success. Lumi products are stylish, timeless leather bags and accessories for women… Read the full press release
Marriott and Hertz Relaunch Florida Drive & Shop Package in Time for Holiday Shopping Season
2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Now through December 31, 2012, at www.marriott.com/floridashoppingoffer. Over 4.7 million Latin Americans traveled to the sunshine state last year to sightsee, enjoy the white sand beaches, amazing restaurants and nightlife and to take advantage of the exceptional shopping Florida has to offer. With the end of the year shopping season approaching, Marriott… Read the full press release
Gatwick, Buy early and buy in bulk – Christmas shopping strategies for this year
Financial considerations prompt Brits to adapt their approach to seasonal spend Festive fast movers: 49% have already started stocking up on Christmas presents Bulk benefits: 33% of Brits buy the same present for more than one person Christmas cut backs: 30% will spend less on gifts in 2012 while 16% are only buying for kids… Read the full press release
SSP wins new contracts in France worth £450m
2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, has secured £450m (€560m) worth of new and extended contracts in two of France’s best known railway stations. The first is an extension to 2020 of an existing contract, to operate outlets at Gare de Lyon in Paris. These… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport Duty free selection available now also for Business Flight Terminal’s Customers
Duty free shopping is now possible also for Helsinki Airport business flight terminal’s customers 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new shope is small but selection includes internationally famous brands and Finnish high-quality specialty items. The shop is open 24 hours a day. It is availabe for all departing international traffic passengers and crews. For more information… 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
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Debuts Luxurious Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Shopping Package
Eliminate shopping stress with fashionable discounts, personal shopping services, and après-shopping festive holiday cocktails San Francisco, U.S.A. – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco invites guests to celebrate the holidays in style with the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Shopping Package, launching today. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has partnered with San Francisco’s premier shopping destination, Saks Fifth Avenue,… Read the full press release
Shopping Becomes An Art Form – small ordinary shop is Open at the Chicago Cultural Center
A Satellite Performance of Industry of the Ordinary 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Think small; think ordinary! That’s the plan for the latest installation of Industry of the Ordinary (IOTO), with “small ordinary shop” located in the Michigan Avenue Gallery North in the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, now through January 1, 2013. Industry of the Ordinary:… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson introduces Thanks Again loyalty program
Members earn frequent-flier miles with participating airlines for everyday transactions ATLANTA – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting today, loyalty is even more rewarding for customers who enroll in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s new Thanks Again program. Consumers who register their debit or credit cards earn frequent-flier miles for parking, shopping or dining at participating merchants at the… Read the full press release
AH&LEF LAUNCHES 19th ANNUAL BIG APPLE AUCTION ONLINE
Washington, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) annual Big Apple Auction, which includes more than 350 items, is live (www.ahlef.org). The auction will remain open for bidding through Tuesday, November 13, at 3 pm (EDT). Held in conjunction with the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS), at booth #3157… Read the full press release
Jet Airways offers guests attractive JetEscapes holidays to the Dubai Shopping Festival 2013
MUMBAI, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways’ has introduced exciting JetEscapes holidays for guests travelling to Dubai for the famed Dubai Shopping Festival, for travel effective January 3rd to February 3, 2013. Guests to Dubai, a veritable shopper’s paradise and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, may choose between two attractive holiday… Read the full press release
Christchurch Airport: EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT COMING BY AIR
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline has just announced it is gifting 1500 free one-way airfares to encourage Christmas shopping in Christchurch, or help Christchurch people take a break. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult describes the gesture as a fine example of Christmas spirit. “Air New Zealand is bringing Christmas to Christchurch early and I’m… Read the full press release
Travelport strikes deal with Virgin Atlantic Flightstore
Smartpoint application key as Virgin Atlantic Flightstore upgrades its point of sale capabilities Langley, UK, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced it has renewed and extended its relationship in the UK to supply GDS and technology services to Virgin Atlantic Flightstore. The 3 year deal will see… Read the full press release
SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND SUPPORT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, shop at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for gifts your loved ones will give a hoot, whoop and roar about! Spot a great find for the animal person in your life during your next visit to the Zoo, or shop the online catalogue. By giving a Zoo gift, you become a… Read the full press release
iTravel opens at Hartsfield-Jackson
Apple’s latest products available at new retailer on Concourse B ATLANTA – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Searching for the latest iPad or MacBook Air? Well, there’s a store for that — and it’s inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Airport officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate the opening of iTravel at Gate B17. Concessionaire Airport… Read the full press release
CPH builds world-class duty- and tax-free store
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport aims to retain and expand its position as Europe’s best airport shopping experience. For this purpose, all the airport’s duty- and tax-free stores will be refurbished as part of a “world-class duty- and tax-free” project which is initiated on 18 October. Passengers at Copenhagen Airport will have even better and… Read the full press release
Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories store opening in Copenhagen
Victoria’s Secret, the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, plans to open its first Beauty & Accessories Store in Terminal 2, Copenhagen Airport in partnership with Agora Trading. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new store, scheduled to open on Thursday 18th October, will offer customers access to an assortment of best-selling Victoria’s Secret beauty… Read the full press release
ABTA Welcomes 35 New Members from July to September
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA welcomed the following 35 new Members into the Association from July to September 2012, five trading as retailers, 29 as principals and one in both classes of membership. Once Upon a Dream Ltd, Retailer, ABTA number P5017 joined 2/7/12 Debbie’s Villas Ltd, Principal, ABTA number Y5238, joined 2/7/12 321 Dive Ltd,… Read the full press release
Metropole Goes To Market
Hilton London Metropole Introduces Christmas Market Banqueting LONDON – 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Metropole invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a rustic twist, with its festive Market Banqueting package. Offering largescale banqueting with a unique medieval influence, guests can dine in style with a colourful and eclectic buffet in the layout of a traditional Christmas market… Read the full press release
Metalsmiths Sterling Opens at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metalsmiths Sterling is excited to open its new location at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. “Metalsmiths Sterling is a welcome addition to our community’s airport,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “Offering travellers an array of quality shopping choices enhances the overall customer experience at the airport.” “We… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office Provides Retail Sector Training
2012-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will hold four training sessions in four consecutive months to enhance the service quality of tourism and related sectors and promote the Quality Pledge, with the retail sector as the foremost training target. During his speech, Director of MGTO João Manuel Costa Antunes expressed that Macau is… Read the full press release
SKEWERS BY MORIMOTO AND WOLFGANG PUCK EXPRESS CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Skewers by Morimoto is Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s First-Ever Airport Location Los Angeles, California – 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and airport officials joined with Wolfgang Puck and Masaharu Morimoto to celebrate the official grand openings of these chefs’ new dining concepts at Los Angeles… Read the full press release
New shops opening one after the other at Terminal 2 of Budapest Airport
2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The selection of retail outlets at Terminal 2 of Budapest Airport is set to be enhanced and expanded. The recently completed internal refurbishment of Terminals 2A and 2B enabled the airport operator to add new shops and to introduce brands not available previously in Hungary. The new outlets will include jewelry and… Read the full press release