2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Minaz Abji, executive vice president of Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc., contributed $10,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2013 Annual Giving Campaign, which supports key research and workforce development initiatives for the hospitality industry. This is Abji’s second donation at the Leadership Gift level. Abji previously made five… Read the full press release
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Wizz Air calls on Walloon Government to abandon plans to tax passengers using Brussels Charleroi Airport
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, flying to Brussels Charleroi Airport since 2004, called on the Walloon Government to abandon plans for a new travel tax on passengers using Charleroi Airport. Wizz Air offers 7 routes to Brussels Charleroi, and carried, to date, 2.7 million passengers through the airport. Today the airline warned that further… Read the full press release
JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” posted its traffic and capacity figures for June and H1 2013
Moscow, 2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for June and 6 months of 2013. In June 2013passenger traffic increased by 19.8% against the same period in 2012 and totaled 1,922.9 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 12.4% (+122.2 ths passengers) reaching 1,106.9 ths passengers. The number of… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announced New Budapest – Moscow Route from September 2013
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Wizz Air announced a new route from Budapest to Moscow Vnukovo which will commence on 23 September. The new service will initially operate five times a week. Wizz Air’s “Go East” expansion has already brought new routes from Budapest to Ukraine, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Egypt over the… Read the full press release
Hotel Indigo Paris – Opera, InterContinental Hotels Group’s first Hotel Indigo in Paris
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of a management agreement with Société Foncière Lyonnaise (SFL) for the development of Hotel Indigo Paris – Opera, France. Located just a few steps from Opera Garnier and the InterContinental Paris Le Grand,… Read the full press release
TOP INTERNATIONAL Hotels announced its TOP GROUP TARIFFS 2014 brochure
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — This brochure 2014 contains an exclusive selection of hotels which have specialize themselves on bus- and grouptours. They all know which requirements this audience has and which service features are expected. Let yourself be persuaded by your next trip plans! Bookings via our central reservation in Düsseldorf.
Wyndham Vacation Rentals invites beach lovers to Celebrate National Vacation Rental Month on beach ranked #1 in US the Gulf Shores’ Public Beach in Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL, 2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Released in late June 2013, the Natural Resources Defense Council announced that Gulf Shores’ Public Beach ranked number one among the top beaches in the United States. Following this nationwide announcement, Kaiser Realty by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is inviting beach lovers from across the globe to share in the celebration… Read the full press release
2wentys excited to confirm X Factor finalists JLS to start the party at The Naughty Reunion 2013
JLS will be tearing up the stage at The Naughty Reunion before their final arena tour begins in December Ex TOWIE Mark Wright, Judge Jules and Danny Howard are also among the acts at the UK’s biggest party 2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2wentys massive weekender, The Naughty Reunion is back for 2013 and set to be the most… Read the full press release
If you like to SCREAM at work and FRIGHTEN strangers Six Flags Magic Mountain’s annual Fright Fest employment opportunity awaits you
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you like to SCREAM at work, FRIGHTEN strangers, and have a little bit of a dark side, then working at Six Flags Magic Mountain’s annual Fright Fest celebration is for you. Six Flags Magic Mountain is looking for athletic people who move well with unbridled energy, boundless enthusiasm, and a love… Read the full press release
Carlson Rezidor now with 4 properties in Istanbul with the addition of Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s ten largest hotel groups, has opened the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera. The brand new First Class property featuring 130 rooms is Carlson Rezidor’s 4th property in town, and brings modern style and comfort to the ancient Pera Taksim district, a hub for shopping, arts, culture,… Read the full press release
Revinate first hospitality software company in the Online Reputation Management industry to offer native iPhone app for hoteliers
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel online reputation management is a 24/7 job and requires real-time reaction. Revinate is pleased to announce that we are the first hospitality software company in the Online Reputation Management industry to offer a native iPhone application for hoteliers. Revinate customers can download the free app today from the Apple app store…. Read the full press release
Tourism Authority of Thailand’s online “Voluntourism” campaign “The Little Big Project” received overwhelming response from around the world
Bangkok, 2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since May of this year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s online “Voluntourism” campaign called “The Little Big Project” has witnessed an overwhelming response of 4,695 applicants from around the world. Ten finalists were chosen from the global searching order to compete and raise $5,000 USD for their volunteering project during… Read the full press release
Sam Sherwood appointed head chef of The Savoy Jersey’s Montana restaurant and Roberto’s jazz bar
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Savoy Jersey, is proud to announce Sam Sherwood as the new head chef of Montana restaurant and Roberto’s jazz bar. Mr Sherwood, 45 is highly experienced having worked at establishments internationally for over 28 years. His portfolio includes posts in Thailand, Greece, Sweden, France and Jersey. Since moving to Jersey, Mr… Read the full press release
This year’s Jersey Battle of Flowers Funfair relocates to St Helier Waterfront and for the first time will feature an international food village
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a number of years in the Peoples Park the Funfair is relocating to a larger site at St Helier Waterfront in a designated area next to Les Jardins de la Mer. It is being brought to the Island once again by Festival Fun Fairs and will be open between Friday 26… Read the full press release
Carlson Rezidor announces its newly built Radisson Blu Hotel Mannheim in Germany scheduled to open in 2016
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Mannheim in Germany. The new built property featuring 225 keys is scheduled to open in 2016. Radisson Blu is Europe’s largest upper upscale brand and offers first class, full service hotels with contemporary architecture and design, innovative… Read the full press release
Arthur Hoffman appointed President Expedia® Affiliate Network
London, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company, Expedia, Inc., today announces the appointment of Arthur Hoffman as division President. Hoffman moves to the EAN division from the Expedia group’s Rome-based online reservations business Venere.com™, where he has been Managing Director for the past… Read the full press release
The Leading Hotels of the World’s 6 leading hotels in Ireland welcome travelers for the year of The Gathering
2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Even if there is nary root nor branch of your family tree that extends to the Emerald Isle, everyone should claim a little Irish heritage in 2013 during the year of The Gathering. With six Leading Hotels to choose from, you might just want to extend your stay, visit them all and… Read the full press release
Travel management and travel data leader TRX, Inc. acquired by Concur
Bellevue, Wash., 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), the global leader in integrated travel and expense management, today announced it acquired TRX, Inc., a leader in travel data and Travel Management Company (“TMC”) mid-office technology solutions. Based in Atlanta, TRX offers solutions that enhance TMC efficiency through automation while also providing TMCs with a powerful data and analytics… Read the full press release
LAX launched social media contest for unusual and creative ideas for the $1.5-billion New Tom Bradley International Terminal grand opening ceremony
Winning Idea To Be Used as Official Ribbon-Cutting for the New Terminal Los Angeles, California, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is launching a social media contest for the public to submit unusual and creative ideas for a grand opening ceremony of the Antonio R. Villaraigosa Pavilion and south concourse boarding gates of Phase… Read the full press release
Concur announced it acquired Dallas-based travel management company GDSX
Bellevue, Wash., 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), the global leader in integrated travel and expense management, today announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of GDSX, Ltd., a leader in Travel Management Company (“TMC”) mid-office technology solutions. Based in Dallas, GDSX provides cloud-based tools and services that enable mid-office automation, pre-trip authorization, trip disruption solutions and… Read the full press release
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) awarded prestigious national ‘Safe Parking’ award
2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been awarded the prestigious national ‘Safe Parking’ award for the eighth consecutive year in recognition of its high standards of on-site parking facilities. This highly regarded industry scheme aims to reduce crime whilst increasing safety and security within parking facilities around the country. Run by Park Mark,… Read the full press release
Concorde lighting feature unveiled in the departure lounge at Bristol Airport
2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — A lighting feature based on the iconic ‘delta’ wing shape of Concorde has been unveiled in the departure lounge at Bristol Airport. Passengers can now take a trip down memory lane and marvel at this much loved, locally built aircraft while waiting to board their flights. Local businesses, Lighting Services and SSE… Read the full press release
London Gatwick submitted robust and compelling proposal to the Airports Commission for second runway positioned to the south of the current site
Expansion at Gatwick will meet London’s and the UK’s connectivity needs for a generation, boost choice and enhance competition Expansion at Gatwick will cost between £5 and £9 billion – a fraction of the cost of expansion at Heathrow. A second runway can be open in 2025 Noise impacts will be substantially lower than for… Read the full press release
Chicago Department of Aviation and Boingo expanded the number of websites accessible through its free Wi-Fi portal at O’Hare and Midway Airports
CHICAGO, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), in partnership with Boingo, has expanded the number of websites that are accessible through its free Wi-Fi portal for travelers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The newly added sites include Eater.com, the Chicago Tribune’s RedEye, Yelp and the Digital Public Library of America. The sites have been added to Boingo’s “The… Read the full press release
The Adventure Travel Trade Association members save on express and international shipping through partnership with UPS
Seattle, WA., 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of the global Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) can now save up to 32 percent on their express and international shipping courtesy of UPS (NYSE: UPS). This newly created partnership allows ATTA members in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom to lower their cost of doing business. “We have sought… Read the full press release
Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s marketing director Todd Stallbaumer won 2013 Spirit of TAP Award
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alliance Partners (TAP) proudly announces that Todd Stallbaumer, Consumer and Trade Marketing Director for the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department is the recipient of the 2013 Spirit of TAP Award. Stallbaumer was nominated by many TAP Partners for his outstanding role in the industry and as an individual who… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office hosts explanatory discussion over the implementation of the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China”
2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In preparation for the implementation of the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China”, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) invited a policy expert from China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) to give explanation sessions to the related governmental departments and travel trade partners and clarify the key points of the law, including… Read the full press release
Concur Managing Director Australia Matthew Goss appointed GBTA Australia & New Zealand Advisory Board
Sydney, Australia, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced a new appointment to the GBTA AUS/NZ Advisory Board. Matthew Goss, Managing Director Australia, joined Concur in 2002 where he has held a number of senior management positions including that of Regional… Read the full press release
Aon Hewitt named The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company ‘Best Employer’in Asia Pacific
Regional Accolades and Individual Awards Underline Benchmark Service Standards HONG KONG, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has received accolades as “Best Employer” throughout Asia from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc following its 2013 Best Employers Study results. The results underlined the luxury hotelier’s commitment… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is offering the city’s first and only Segway experiences
Hong Kong, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai celebrates its expansive waterfront location beside the Huangpu River promenade by offering an exhilarating and unique-in-Shanghai touring experience – Segway rides. In cooperation with Lingo Happy Riding – the exclusive dealer of Segway (America) in China – Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is offering the city’s first and only… Read the full press release