Upscale Boutique Hotel Brand Continues North America Expansion ATLANTA, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] upscale boutique brand, is continuing its expansion in major U.S. cities with plans for its third hotel in the Chicago market. The hotel, which will be located in the historic downtown area’s Atlantic Bank Building,… Read the full press release
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Hilton Worldwide Invests in Franchisees with Six-Part ‘Regional Owner Connection’ Series
Events Bring Together Brand Leaders, Hotel Owners, Management Company Representatives and Corporate Partners for Networking and Continuing Education MCLEAN, Va., 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — A six-city tour of ‘Regional Owners Connections’ hosted by Hilton Worldwide ended in Toronto last week, the latest continuing education and networking event for executive Team Members, management company representatives and ownership groups. … Read the full press release
Bath is fast-becoming a popular place to visit for expectant couples
2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘babymoon’ is quickly growing in popularity with more couples deciding to take one final break before the arrival of their baby. With a city centre that is compact and walkable, an abundance of comfortable and luxurious accommodation, delicious places to eat out, unique shops and spa treatments for Mums-to-be, it is no… Read the full press release
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises welcomes two of Britain’s top culinary innovators to its ‘Culinary Arts’ Voyages
2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises will have the pleasure of welcoming two of Britain’s top culinary innovators to host two of its popular Culinary Arts voyages this year. Jason Atherton, the Michelin-starred chef who owns restaurants in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, will host an Asia cruise, Silver Shadow’s 9-day, Hong Kong-to-Singapore voyage (#3334) departing 25 November, and renowned… Read the full press release
Australian tourism ‘raising the bar’ – three years of growth
2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ —Tourism Australia will spend nearly A$150m with close to 200 partners talking directly to its international target audience – more partners and more international marketing dollars than ever before. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy told delegates at this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) that the money would be used to ‘raise the… Read the full press release
The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 Preparation is in Good Progress
BANGKOK, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 (TTM+2013) welcome reception will be created with a street food atmosphere, which is one of the most popular dining out activities while travelling in Thailand. For the welcome reception this year, there will be a special ceremony to be held, the awards presentation ceremony for the 2013… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines получила награду за лучшее мобильное приложение
2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, стала российским победителем премии MasterCard Mobile Shopping Application Awards. Приложение S7 для iPhone признано лучшим мобильным приложением для шопинга в России. MasterCard проводил конкурс в девяти странах – Венгрии, Польше, России, Румынии, Словакии, Словении, Турции, Хорватии и Чехии. Победителей определило независимое жюри, состоящее из экспертов в области… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Welcomes Immediate Fix for Air Travel Process; Warns Potential Funding Source Could Jeopardize Airport Infrastructure
Washington, D.C., 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the swift action and passage of bipartisan Senate legislation to end sequester-induced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) furloughs that are causing flight delays nationwide, but noted its concern in regards to the potential funding source which would direct funds from needed airport infrastructure projects: “The Senate-passed… Read the full press release
Strategic Partnership signed between UNWTO and PATA to help the continued growth of tourism in Asia
Madrid, Spain/ Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Advancing economic diversification, cultural and environmental preservation through tourism are the key objectives of a new Strategic Partnership signed between UNWTO and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on the occasion of the PATA Annual Summit (April 26) in Bangkok, Thailand. The lasting support to the development objectives and… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport: Global Blue Tax Refund office moves to arrivals hall 2B
2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Starting on April 29 the export on tax free goods that you would like to check-in will be verified in Global Blue goods control in Arrivals hall 2B. Global Blue tax refund office is located downstairs on the arrivals floor, next to Customs and Starbucks. If you take the tax free goods in your… Read the full press release
RYANAIR OPENS 3 NEW BASES AT MARRAKECH, FEZ AND CHANIA
100,000 seat sale from just £15.99 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (26 Apr) celebrated the opening this week of its new bases at Marrakech, Fez and Chania bringing Ryanair’s European base network to 57. Marrakech is Ryanair’s first Moroccan base with two-based aircraft and 22 routes, which will deliver up… Read the full press release
Philippine Airlines launches 12 new destinations
2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced today (April 26, 2013) the launching of 12 new destinations in Australia, China, Malaysia and Middle East, including a new domestic service to Northern Luzon in the continuing expansion of PAL’s route network. In a kick-off ceremony at Diamond Hotel, Ang unveiled the 12 new destinations – Kuala Lumpur… Read the full press release
Sequestration-Driven Flight Delays Place 83,000 American Jobs and $9 Billion in U.S. Economic Output at Risk
U.S. Travel Association Urges FAA to Insulate Critical Personnel from Budget Cuts; Calls on Congress to Enact Legislative Fix Washington, D.C., 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today released a new analysis of the cost of flight delays resulting from announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) furloughs of air traffic control personnel in response to budget… Read the full press release
New Full Flight Simulator at Budapest Airport
2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Construction works are underway at full speed at Budapest Airport with the new flight simulator training center to be installed and inaugurated early May this year. Dutch Flight Simulation Company b.v. (FSC) has signed a ten-year contract to lease the building that will accommodate a state-of-the-art Airbus A320 full flight simulator and a… Read the full press release
The EASA published a proposal to the EC containing rules on qualifications for flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)
2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency today published a proposal to the European Commission containing rules on qualifications for flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). With this so-called Opinion, the Agency puts forward new and more accessible instrument ratings focussed on General Aviation pilots. The proposed changes are expected to increase safety with regard… Read the full press release
South African Airways and Air Seychelles announce code share agreement
Johannesburg, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, today announced that it has entered into a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles. The first phase of the agreement will see South African Airways place its “SA” code on Air Seychelles’ non-stop flights between Johannesburg and… Read the full press release
The 3rd Silk Road Task Force Meeting defines future Silk Road Action Plan
Madrid/Baku, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Delegates from over 15 countries and representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations, gathered around the 3rd meeting of the Task Force of the Silk Road Task Force (22-23 April, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan). The strong… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Starts Nonstop Ultra-Low Fare Service on Nine New Routes And Resumes Summer Seasonal Service Favorites
Miramar, Florida, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today starts ultra-low fare service on nine new nonstop routes and also resumes summer seasonal service on a variety of our customers’ favorite routes. Nine New Spirit Airlines Nonstop Routes Starting April 25, 2013: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Cancun, Mexico (CUN) Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Los Angeles… Read the full press release
SAS continues to create innovative solutions that make traveling easier for its customers with the launch of its new App
2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — On April 9, SAS launched its new app which can be used to book trips to all its destinations directly on a smart phone or tablet device. SAS customers can now easily book, check in, choose a seat on board and receive their mobile boarding pass on their phone or device. The SAS… Read the full press release
PATA Youth Forum: Smart Businesses Are Embracing the Youth Travel Segment
Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Next Gen travel industry professionals shared their forthright views with over 150 travel industry students and young professionals at the PATA Youth Forum on April 25 at Thammasat University in Bangkok. Interactive sessions debated on how new generations are finding, searching and connecting to travel and tourism industry now and in the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane Scoops Double Five-Star Ratings at Forbes Travel Guide London Launch
Four Seasons is the only London property to be awarded Five Stars for both the Hotel and its Spa. 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Forbes Travel Guide has launched its inaugural London Star Awards naming Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane the only award winner to receive a much-coveted Five-Star rating for both the Hotel and its Spa. Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil… Read the full press release
Hilton Athens 50th Anniversary Celebration
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — In April 1963, exactly 50 years ago, a landmark hotel opened its doors in Athens marking a new era of prosperity and development for the Greek tourism. The official inauguration of Hilton Athens, which took place on the 20th of April 1963 followed by a two-day celebration, attracted distinguished guests from all corners… Read the full press release
The Pacific Asia Travel Association & PolyU released joint publication – Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017
Hong Kong and Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management (PolyU) released their joint publication, the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017, today. The new forecasts on the complete visitor economy will make it easier for tourism organisations to anticipate demand trends and… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Launches 20th Anniversary Spa Package
Hong Kong, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oriental Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, is currently celebrating its 20th year. The spa is regularly acclaimed as one of the best in the world, and guests can now indulge with the 20th Anniversary Oriental Spa Package featuring accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers and three hours of pampering. The… Read the full press release
2013 VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP TAKES SHAPE AS EUROPE’S RYDER CUP STARS LOOK FORWARD TO DEBUT IN BULGARIA
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — European Ryder Cup heroes, Ian Poulter, the 2011 Volvo World Match Play Champion, Graeme McDowell, the 2010 US Open Champion, Peter Hanson, six-time European Tour winner and Nicolas Colsaerts, the defending champion, head the latest list of stars to commit to the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship, with many more players… Read the full press release
Safety and Environment Focus for FirstGroup
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, last week (16 April) hosted its annual Safety and Environmental Awards Dinner. The awards reinforce First’s commitment to safety and the environment by recognising the achievements of its people and companies throughout the UK. More than 230 of FirstGroup’s senior management… Read the full press release
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 2013 Taste of Chicago
Petrillo Concert Series Lineup Released 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 2013 Taste of Chicago. The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced Robin Thicke, Robert Plant, Jill Scott and Neon Trees will join previously announced opening performers… Read the full press release
2nd annual MATATO Maldives Travel Awards will be held early December 2013
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) have confirmed that the 2nd annual MATATO Maldives Travel Awards will be held at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort early December 2013. During yesterday’s sponsor signing ceremony at Mookai Suites, President of MATATO Mr. Mohamed Khaleel announced that a number of changes had… Read the full press release
VisitEngland reveals list of high street travel agents and operators signed up to Wallace & Gromit’s ‘Great Adventure’
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland has revealed the list of high street travel agents and operators signed up to ‘Great Adventure’, a new marketing campaign starring Wallace & Gromit, designed to inspire Britons to take a holiday at home this year. Led by VisitEngland and supported by the home nation tourist boards of Scotland, Wales and… Read the full press release
Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel listed as one of the ‘50 Best British hotels’ by the Independent newspaper
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel is this week celebrating being listed as one of the ‘50 Best British hotels’ by the Independent newspaper. The annual list, which appeared in the Independent’s Saturday Radar Magazine on 20th April, offers the experts’ guide to the nation’s greatest places to get away from it all. Highlighted in… Read the full press release