Japanese wagyu beef makes its eagerly awaited return to fine dining restaurants in the US Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A., 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japanese wagyu beef is now available in CUT at Beverly Wilshire, AFour Seasons Hotel. The meat from wagyu cattle is known worldwide for its marbling characteristics, abd increased eating quality through a naturally… Read the full press release
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MORE INTERNATIONAL JETSTAR FLIGHTS FOR QUEENSTOWN
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of November 15 Jetstar is adding an additional direct Queenstown-Melbourne service and an extra Queenstown-Sydney weekly service increasing its international services into Queenstown to seven a week. “This represents up to an extra 37,000 international seats annually into Queenstown,” said Scott Paterson, CEO, Queenstown Airport. ATTACHMENTS More International Jetstar Flights for… Read the full press release
AIR FRANCE AND AIR ANTILLES EXPRESS SIGN A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FORT DE FRANCE AND SAINT LUCIA
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting 28 October 2012, Air France and Air Antilles Express will be implementing a commercial partnership consisting of a “free flow” agreement between Fort de France and Saint Lucia. Air France will sell its own tickets on Air Antilles Express flights operated by ATR 52 500, on departure from Fort de France. This agreement will… Read the full press release
Live Gallery at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Shines a Spotlight on Egypt’s Top Artistic Talent
Unique rotating exhibition and cocktail gathering for art connoisseurs offers a valuable platform for artists to showcase and sell their work. Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence is taking Cairo’s art scene by storm. As one of the region’s pioneering properties supporting local and regional… Read the full press release
Customers grab a bargain from Yorkshire in the British Airways sale
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways customers in Yorkshire are making the most of a ‘Go After the Games Sale’ offering savings of up to 27 per cent off flights and holidays from Leeds Bradford Airport. The sale follows the airline’s recent ‘Home Advantage’ campaign which encouraged Brits to stay in the UK during the London… Read the full press release
JONONE’S STREET ART EXCLUSIVELY FOR AIR FRANCE’S LA PREMIÈRE CUSTOMERS
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since 10 September, La Première customers have been able to discover exclusive creations and works of art by JonOne, an American Street Artist at the La Première lounge in Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and on board Air France long-haul flights. Exclusive works or art by JonOne: a blue LED sculpture and… Read the full press release
Father Christmas returns to Le Meurice!
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — With winter on its way, the Hotel Le Meurice decks itself in lights and warms the atmosphere with sweet treats as adults and children gather round the Christmas tree. To celebrate the holiday season and put stars in children’s eyes, as if by magic the oldest Parisian palace hotel becomes a Christmas… Read the full press release
bmi regional announces direct service to Aberdeen
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading UK airline and recently acquired bmi regional is to introduce direct flights from Bristol to Aberdeen. From Monday 29th October, the airline will fly twice daily between Aberdeen and Bristol offering the only direct flights between the two cities. bmi regional chairman Ian Woodley said: “We believe there is sufficient demand… Read the full press release
Loews Hotels & Resorts Announces Coordinated Effort With U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
LOEWS HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES COORDINATED EFFORT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY First hospitality brand to offer complimentary enrollment to Global Entry and TSA Pre™ NEW YORK, NY 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts Chairman Jonathan Tisch and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced a joint effort today to promote the Trusted Traveler… Read the full press release
Raise a Glass to Drink Pink! at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay
Pink is the new shade of paradise in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shades of pink are sweepingFour Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This October, the Resort invites guests to sip something sweet in support of cancer research… Read the full press release
Maximizing Aviation’s Contributions to Korea’s Economy
Seoul 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Republic of Korea (Korea) to continue to build on the success of the Korean aviation industry and to further strengthen its competitive advantage. “Korea has created a strong framework for the success of its air transport industry. Aviation supports KRW 8.3… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific unveils new Regional Business Class
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today unveiled its new Regional Business Class product, coinciding with the airline’s 66th anniversary as Hong Kong’s home carrier. Speaking at an unveiling event held at Cathay Pacific City, the airline’s headquarters, Chief Executive John Slosar said: “Our new Regional Business Class seat was developed after listening to our… Read the full press release
Explore the Unrivalled Underwater World of the Maldives with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Dive Discovery Package
Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Republic of Maldives, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives is home to a biodiversity of marine life that will thrill even the most experienced diver. Whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, dolphins and grey, white tip, hammerhead and nurse sharks (among others) vie for space in the warm, nutrient-rich water and numerous caverns in… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Commends Innovative Public-Private Program between Loews and DHS
Washington, D.C., 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today commended a joint effort between Loews Hotels & Resorts and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to promote the Trusted Traveler Network, which incorporates the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck programs. “Americans will see travel become more efficient thanks… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Boston Introduces the “Ask FSBoston Series” Facebook Video Series
Four Seasons experts answer fans’ questions live each week. 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Did you know that Four Seasons Hotel Boston has twenty-four departments, thirteen directors and more than 500 employees? Each department at the Hotel has experts in their respective fields who are ready and excited to share their knowledge with the Hotel’s Facebook fans. Hence introducing the… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide and International Youth Foundation Announce Plan to Measure Global Youth Wellbeing
Commit to Create New Tools that Monitor Effectiveness of Youth Development Investments and Call for Partners at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting New York City, NY – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Hilton Worldwide and the International Youth Foundation (IYF) announced their commitment to create the Global Youth Wellbeing Index to monitor the state of young people and help increase the… Read the full press release
Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Has a Thanksgiving Offer Everyone Will Gobble Up.
Turkey to Go is back by popular demand Atlanta, U.S.A. – 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Thanksgiving around the corner, Executive Chef Robert Gerstnecker of Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is ready to talk turkey. That’s right, Park 75’s annual holiday favourite, Turkey to Go, returns to ease any holiday kitchen stress. Think about the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. It’s hard to even imagine the… Read the full press release
FLYBE LAUNCHES 25% OFF LIMITED TIME WINTER SEAT SALE ON 27 KEY ROUTES
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe’s seat sale offers fares on many popular routes, including Belfast City Airport, with one way fares from £20.99 Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is offering a limited time 25% off winter seat sale on a wide selection of its most popular routes for booking until midnight on October 7th and available… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Giving Away 20 Million Frequent Flyer Miles Next Week in Maryland
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — 1,000 Area Residents to Receive Enough Miles for Award Ticket* (with taxes and fees from only $5 per award) WHO/WHAT: Spirit Airlines is celebrating its recent arrival to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in a big way and giving away 20 million frequent flyer bonus miles next week.1,000 residents (18 years… Read the full press release
HAECO And Cathay Pacific form joint venture to provide inventory technical management services
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (“HAECO”) and Cathay Pacific Airways have teamed up to form a joint venture company, HAECO ITM Limited (“HXITM”), in Hong Kong to provide inventory technical management services to Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, as well as other airline customers. HAECO ITM services primarily cover provisions and pool management… Read the full press release
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Makeover of the Coral Ballroom
Facility Renovation Includes Pre-Function Areas, Ballroom HONOLULU, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has completed a $7.6 million makeover of its 27,054 square-foot Coral Ballroom, located in the resort’s Mid-Pacific Conference Center. The new design is sophisticated and contemporary while retaining the area’s coral theme and neutral tones. The renovations included the replacement of… Read the full press release
Global and Local Partners Line Up to Sponsor 2012 World Routes Development Forum
Key partners, business sponsors, suppliers and media partners support world’s largest event for airlines and airports United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) presented the key sponsors of the 18th World Route Development Forum to be held in Abu Dhabi from September 29th to October 2nd at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition… Read the full press release
CTC wraps up its 2013 Global Marketing, Sales and Communications Plan.
Focus on greater destination awareness, demand and conversion in the face of vigorous competition from new and traditional tourism rivals. 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has just completed its 2013 Global Marketing, Sales and Communications Plan. The plan, which focuses on leisure travellers, examines the opportunities and challenges for the Canadian tourism industry in the… Read the full press release
First Domestic Flight takes off from Abu Dhabi International Airport
Rotana Jet inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) witnessed today the first domestic flight in the UAE as Rotana Jet flight took off from Abu Dhabi International Airport flying to Fujairah International Airport at 10:00 am this morning. This inaugural flight comes… Read the full press release
Travelport and Gulf Air renew agreement to provide full content for travel agents
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have renewed their full content agreement, which will ensure that all travel agents within Travelport’s worldwide network continue to have access to the airline’s full range of published… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet’s New NZ Guide Honours Kiwi Resilience
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet’s new edition New Zealand Travel Guide, released today, pays tribute to the strength of New Zealand’s people in the wake of a series of challenges. “There’s no denying it,” the guidebook says, “New Zealand has had it tough over the last few years.” (p.638) Reflecting on the past two years in which… 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
Celebrate National Coffee Week at Four Seasons Hotel Denver with Specials at EDGE and The Spa
Start the morning off right with complimentary coffee at EDGE Restaurant & Bar in observance of National Coffee Day, and experience a Coffee Scrub at The Spa. Denver, U.S.A., 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For those who are “on edge” without their coffee, EDGE Restaurant & Bar is ready to deliver with a treat of complimentary LavAzza coffee in honour… Read the full press release
Online Registration Closes TODAY for Contractor Open House
CHICAGO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Online pre-registration will close today for the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL. The Contractor Open House provides an excellent opportunity for firms interested in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Houston Unveils New Sleek and Stylish Designs for All Five Ambassador Suites and the Presidential North Suite
Redesign of the suites provides contemporary design, a bold colour scheme and modern amenities Houston, U.S.A., 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston announces the completion of its premier specialty suites. The renovation includes a transformation of all five Ambassador Suites and the new Presidential North Suite (formerly the Governor’s Suite), all of which are outfitted with… Read the full press release