Langley, UK, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading business travel and events company, the ATPI Group, has confirmed a substantial contract extension with Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry. The partnership between the two businesses allows the ATPI Group access to Travelport’s travel booking technology in a multitude of countries. Travelport is now the… Read the full press release
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Canada broadcasts its appeal to Japan
New drama series and experiential summer campaign bring Canadian adventures to Japanese TV. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Canada has what it takes to be big in Japan. The Canadian Tourism Commission(CTC) joined hands with Canadian industry partners to help Imagica BS return to these shores to film a new three-part drama series for Japanese TV in… Read the full press release
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel Unveils $30 Million Guest Room Redesign
Washington, DC, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, situated at 999 9th Street at K Street, NW, announced the completion of the redesign of its 807 guest rooms and suites, a 30 million dollar investment by its owners, Sunstone Hotels. Renaissance Hotels is a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:… Read the full press release
Virginia Wine & Dine Month to Celebrate Love by the Glass
-March celebrates local wines at restaurants statewide- RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is taking dining to a new level this March with LOVE by The Glass: Virginia Wine & Dine Month. For epicurean travelers, March is an ideal time to visit Virginia, as restaurants and wine shops statewide put local Virginia wines front and… Read the full press release
Splash Into Wellbeing And Fitness At Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Hong Kong, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to announce an addition to its luxury facilities with the opening of a new swimming pool and fitness centre, scheduled for early summer 2013. This comprehensive new fitness and wellbeing space, designed by leading hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany (who designed both Dinner… Read the full press release
Winter Refuge with a Taste: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Debuts New Menus
Fresca, Stefano’s and Byblos restaurants offer guests a menu lift-up. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dining experience just got more adventurous atFour Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. Guests can relish in an enticing culinary experience around an inviting array of new menus offered in Stefano’s and Byblos restaurants, and Fresca Café. At Stefano’s Restaurant, Italian Chef Francesco Picaro… Read the full press release
Heathrow to pilot new noise insulation scheme
Heathrow is to trial a new noise insulation scheme, designed to provide more effective and tailored assistance for people affected by aircraft noise. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘Quieter Homes Initiative’ has been developed following a consultation about the existing noise insulation schemes on offer and research into schemes offered by other major airports around the… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Book Saves Three Queensland Boys
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has discovered that its book Not-for-Parents: How to Be a World Explorer has been directly responsible for saving three boys stuck in Queensland mud flats. As originally reported in the Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette last month, nine-year-old Port Douglas boy Vasco Gonsalves and two other boys… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Schedule Extension Includes Summer Seasonal Service
Book at FlyFrontier.com for travel through Sept. 8 DENVER, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines announced today that it has extended the schedule of flights available for sale through Sept. 8 2013 on FlyFrontier.com. Customers can now book their summer travel to take advantage of Frontier’s low fares and expanding route map, including recently announced new… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association Launches 2013 “Travel Blitz”
Grassroots initiative will coordinate travel supporters to engage Members of Congress and reveal travel’s deep economic impact in communities nationwide Washington, D.C., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Elected officials across the country will hear of travel’s broad and significant economic contributions thanks to a new program the U.S. Travel Association is launching called Travel Blitz. “Those of… Read the full press release
BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFERS FREE HOTEL ROOMS IN BRITAIN
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways and VisitBritain have sent out their “Big British Invite” today, offering deals and experiences in the UK, including two nights free accommodation in select UK hotels. The two free nights offer is available when customers purchase a roundtrip airfare between the US and the UK. The offer is valid through… Read the full press release
Martin Travel Strikes New Technology and GDS Partnership with Travelport
Atlanta, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new long-term GDS and technology services agreement with Martin Travel, LLC, western Virginia’s leading leisure and business travel services provider. Through the agreement, Martin Travel has gained access to end-to-end travel management technologies, and comprehensive GDS content and services… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group profitable in difficult environment
Operating profit in 2012 totals 524 million euros / Sale of equity investments lifts net profit to 990 million euros / Executive Board proposes to suspend dividend payment 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to last year’s preliminary consolidated financial statements, Lufthansa Group posted revenues totalling 30.1 billion euros (+4.9 per cent) and generated an operating profit… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Announces ‘An Edgy Easter Sunday Brunch Delight By The Sea’ At Edge
PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest promotion ‘An edgy Easter Sunday brunch delight by the Sea’. Available at Edge restaurant on Sunday, March 31, 2013, it sets the stage for a memorable day with family and friends to celebrate this festive holiday. A variety of mouth-watering dishes capturing an exceptional feast… Read the full press release
ekki BAR & GRILL at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Presents a Wine Dinner with Chateau Musar
Experience the wines from Lebanon with the world’s oldest wine making history. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — ekki BAR & GRILL at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi will host a one-night only wine pairing dinner with Chateau Musar from Lebanon on March 1, 2013. Wine making in Lebanon has been around approximately 6,000 years and is one of the oldest wine… Read the full press release
ODZALA WILDERNESS CAMPS: OPENING AND OPERATING SCHEDULE FOR 2013 SEASON
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wilderness Collection is excited to announce a 1.5 million Euro renewed investment into the plant and premises of Odzala Wilderness Camps in the Republic of Congo. The success of our debut operating season during 2012, combined with lessons learnt then as well as during the current off season, has resulted in a reinvestment programme… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Munich Presents The Cuisine Of Nobuyuki “Nobu“ Matsushisa
Hong Kong, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich is delighted to announce a very special dining promotion to be held from 15 – 23 March 2013 at the hotel’s Michelin starred Restaurant Mark’s, together with the glamorous Matsushisa Mykonos restaurant from the Belvedere Hotel located in Mykonos, Greece. The promotion will showcase the innovative cuisine of master… Read the full press release
BRIAN GAY VOTED JANUARY PGA TOUR PLAYER OF THE MONTH BY AVIS
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brian Gay has been voted the January PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to charities supported by… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Maldives named Asia Pacific Hotel of the Year
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Budgies & Travel Awards, held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore earlier this month, have named Dusit Thani Maldives Asia Pacific’s Hotel of the Year. The Budgie$ & Travel Awards celebrate the leadership efforts, accomplishments and ingenuity of Asia’s low cost aviation and travel industries. The awards are held in… Read the full press release
Raffles, Happy 125th Anniversary! Celebrations around the world until 31 Dec 2013
Raffles, Happy 125th Birthday! Here’s To Many More 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evening in Singapore. The scent of frangipani and the soft hum of conversation drift across the Palm Court at Raffles Hotel. Is it 1887 or 2012? The doormen, looking crisp in their distinctive Gieves & Hawkes uniforms, welcome arriving travellers. Somewhere deep in the… Read the full press release
Jersey and Normandy join forces at agricultural show in Paris
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Jersey delegation will join the Normandy stand at France’s biggest agricultural show in Paris, the Salon International de L’Agriculture, from 24 February to 3 March 2013. Jersey was invited to attend the show by the General Council of La Manche following a visit last year by representatives from the Island to… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – ‘Jasmine Gold Ritual’ for Mom
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jasmine flower symbolizes the authentic and unconditional love of mother. It also signifies the virtue of mothers who dedicate their entire life to their beloved children. The divine jasmine bouquet is mostly used as a gift on Mother’s Day in many countries and it is represented as the nation flower of the… Read the full press release
Warm Up for Summer with Hershey In The Spring
Celebrate spring in Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth with something for everyone Hershey, Pa., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth is starting its spring training regimen in preparation for the debut of Hershey In The Spring in March. In anticipation of warmer weather, the teams at Hershey Resorts and the Hershey attractions are gearing up… Read the full press release
Grand City Hotels and Wyndham Hotel Group Strike Strategic Alliance to Brand 43 Hotels
Deal brings first Wyndham-branded hotels to Germany Majority of properties located in key German cities Branding of first 33 locations to start by 1 March 2013 BERLIN, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grand City Hotels, Germany’s second largest hotel management company has entered into a strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with over… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Packs in Value and Fun this Spring Break with Special Offers and Family Activities
Third Night Free package, plus new Michigan Avenue Escape package featuring 20 percent off and a USD 100.00 Hotel credit. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families enjoy a “break” this Spring Break when staying two nights or three at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with special offers.Four Seasons Hotel Chicago packs in value and fun for a family city escape this Spring Break…. Read the full press release
Celebrate Chicago’s 176th Birthday—Monday, March 4 At The Chicago History Museum
Chicago’s Official Birthday Party Features Jazz Music, American Indian Drumming, an Essay Contest—and Eli’s Cheesecake 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago’s had issues with fire in the past – so the city’s birthday cake will not have 176 candles this year. But even without the candles, there’ll be plenty of cake and a guaranteed “hot time” for… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (February 19, 2013), VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced the hiring of Paul Phipps as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Phipps has 37 years of experience in sales, marketing, promotions and management having served in such high-profile positions as General Manager for Seminole IMG Sports… Read the full press release
LUX* Maldives Brings BBC Film Director Neil Lucas to the Underwater Festival
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2nd edition of the upcoming Underwater Festival at LUX* Maldives will be endorsed by the exceptional expertise of worldwide renowned photographer, BAFTA awarded specialist Neil Lucas. UK-based photographer and BBC film director Neil Lucas will run daily introductory classes for guests to improve their photography skills and learn new underwater shooting… Read the full press release
NATIONAL ZOO’S TWIN ANDEAN BEAR CUBS APPEAR HEALTHY AND THRIVING
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The eight-week-old Andean bear cubs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s received a clean bill of health today from the Zoo veterinarians. The veterinary team performed a complete physical exam Feb. 20, which included listening to the cubs’ hearts and lungs; checking their mouth, eyes, legs, feet and genital area; and feeling their… Read the full press release
S7 Group – победитель спартакиады «День гражданской авиации 2013»
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Сборная S7 Group заняла первое место в общекомандном зачете отраслевой спартакиады «День гражданской авиации 2013». VIII турнир по мини-футболу и спартакиада «День гражданской авиации 2013» проходила 16-17 февраля в Москве. Турнир проводится ежегодно с 2006 года при поддержке Министерства транспорта РФ и Федерального агентства воздушного транспорта РФ. Команда S7 в этом году… Read the full press release