Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Think You Deserve Some Credit

Nine exclusive tropical resort properties offer travelers up to $200 in resort credit for travel this winter. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is giving travelers an extra incentive to escape the chilly weather with the new You Deserve Some Credit Event. Those that visit any one of nine exclusive resorts in… Read the full press release

Härth Offering The Farmer’s Survival Sides-Kit At Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

Everyone has their favorite part of Thanksgiving whether it is the food, the family, or the football. Härth restaurant knows that preparing a homemade meal can be time-consuming and stressful. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Gourmet Thanksgiving Sides Ready for Pick-Up MCLEAN, Va., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone has their favorite part of Thanksgiving whether it is the food, the family, or the football. Härth restaurant knows that preparing a homemade meal can be time-consuming and stressful. In an effort to make Thanksgiving a little bit easier, Executive Chef Thomas Elder… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Industry to Add Nearly 100,000 Jobs By 2013

Domestic Leisure Travel to Increase to Record High for 2013 Washington, D.C., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today projected increases in leisure, business and international inbound travel next year will enable the industry to add 98,800 American jobs by the end of 2013. Leisure travel is expected to rise 1.2 percent, business travel… Read the full press release

Marriott International Hosts Revolutionary ‘Lifestyle University’ Program in Bangkok

Renaissance Hotels & Autograph Collection Lead the Way as Company Inspires New Generation of Global Talent. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sixteen participants representing eight countries and four Marriott International brands including JW Marriott Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott gathered for an exclusive program at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong in Thailand… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide firma acuerdo de gerenciamiento para desarrollo de Hilton Hotels & Resorts en Pilar, Argentina

Este quinto proyecto en Argentina de la compañía contará con acceso al Pilar Golf Club, uno de los mejores campos de golf y urbanización privada del país. MCLEAN, Va., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hilton Worldwide anunció que firmó un acuerdo de gerenciamiento con El Hotel Pilar S.A. para un hotel Hilton de 170 habitaciones a construirse en… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines Supports Boulder-based Make A Hero

Carrier raises funds; shows The Movement on board in November DENVER, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it is launching a month-long fundraising and awareness campaign for Boulder, Colo.-based Make A Hero, an organization founded by Kurt Miller with a mission of helping individuals with disabilities and local adaptive sports groups gain recognition and… Read the full press release

ABTA Opposes Extension of Consumer Rights Directive to Cover Package Travel and Timeshare Markets

2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association today submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skill’s (BIS) Consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. The Consultation focuses in particular on whether pre-ticked boxes for additional payments and premium rate consumer helpline numbers should be allowed. ABTA believes it is unfair to… Read the full press release

Hilton Colón Quito anuncia su Festival Típico Ecuatoriano con lo mejor de la Gastronomía Tradicional

Hilton Colón Quito presenta su “Festival Típico”, este es un espacio en el que la gastronomía ecuatoriana es la protagonista. Recetas que evocan el espíritu de la cocina tradicional caracterizada por su variedad, creatividad y sabor. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

QUITO, Ecuador, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Colón Quito presenta su “Festival Típico”, este es un espacio en el que la gastronomía ecuatoriana es la protagonista. Recetas que evocan el espíritu de la cocina tradicional caracterizada por su variedad, creatividad y sabor. Desde este 13 hasta el 18 de noviembre en el restaurante El Dorado Gourmet del Hotel,… Read the full press release

Blue1 becomes production company for SAS. Check out the changes!

Effective 1 November 2012, Blue1 will become a production company for SAS. Consequently, Blue1’s main responsibility will be to operate routes on behalf of SAS. SAS will take over sales and marketing of flights operated by Blue1. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — What will change and what will remain the same? All flight tickets purchased of Blue1… Read the full press release

Hilton Abu Dhabi Named One Of The Top 10 Hotels In The Middle East By Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2012

Hilton Abu Dhabi has been selected as one of the Top 10 Hotels in the Middle East by the Condé Nast Traveler as part of its Readers Choice Awards 2012. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

ABU DHABI, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Abu Dhabi has been selected as one of the Top 10 Hotels in the Middle East by the Condé Nast Traveler as part of its Readers Choice Awards 2012. The annual list, established in 1988, is one of the industry’s most trusted yardsticks of guests experience at hotels in various markets…. Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines significantly expanding services to Copenhagen

2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelling from Copenhagen to the growth markets and popular holiday destinations in South-East Asia and Australia will now become even easier. Singapore Airlines is increasing its non-stop flights from Copenhagen to Singapore from three to five per week. Copenhagen Airport’s position as the key transport hub of northern Europe will be strengthened,… Read the full press release

Automated runway surface condition reporting takes a big leap forward

2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After months of testing, discussion, feedback, revision and finalization, Winnipeg Airports Authority, NAV CANADA and Team Eagle celebrated the successful ‘go-live’ of the much-anticipated automated runway surface condition reporting system ‘SNOWiz’. SNOWiz is an innovative web-based infrastructure capable of handling incoming electronic runway surface condition reports in common formats such as NOTAMJ… Read the full press release

RYANAIR EXTENDS SUCCESSFUL RESERVED SEATING TO 6 ROWS

ESERVE YOUR SEATS ON ALL RYANAIR ROUTES FROM JUST €10/£10 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (1 Nov) announced that it will extend its popular reserved seat service from 4 to 6 rows by adding rows 5 & 15 on all aircraft from today, which will allow even more passengers to… Read the full press release

Heathrow unveils new technology to make journeys better

Self Service Bag Drop

Innovative check-in technology to streamline passenger journeys was unveiled last night by Heathrow and Qantas in a joint trial at Terminal 3.   2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘self-service bag drop’ process enables passengers to check in at the kiosk, generate and attach their own bag tags before placing their luggage onto the automated bag drop… Read the full press release

One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Shediac Bay Cruises.

One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Shediac Bay Cruises

A life at sea proved good preparation for life in the tourism industry for this New Brunswick operator. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are no better storytellers than sea-faring folk. The mix of adventure, hard work and sea air just brings out the narrator in them. Shediac Bay Cruises, NB, is true to these traditions. As one… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport Career takeoff for class of 2012

Heathrow Academy Graduation

2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Airport is celebrating the Class of 2012, after holding its 7th annual Retail Academy graduation ceremony. The event brings together candidates who have completed retail or customer service apprenticeships at Heathrow with the employers that have help make the programme a success and so far this year 300 candidates have been placed… Read the full press release

Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax

2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The managing directors of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have come together to once again urge… Read the full press release

BidTravel Group and Travelport reach new strategic partnership agreement

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Africa’s largest travel group, BidTravel, has signed a new, strategic agreement with Travelport which will see its franchise businesses in Southern Africa continue to have access to the Galileo GDS platform as well as other extensive industry-leading technology emanating from the Travelport stable. BidTravel, which operates leading travel management company… Read the full press release

Celebrate The Holiday Season In Style With Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Hong Kong, 2012-11-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston invites local residents and visitors alike to celebrate the season’s traditions with an array of festive experiences created especially for the holidays. Restore balance with a soothing experience at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston; indulge in delicious cuisine at Asana Restaurant; cozy up by the fireplace… Read the full press release

Hilton Sorrento Palace per un capodanno esclusivo

MILANO, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Per celebrare l’inizio del nuovo anno l’Hilton Sorrento Palacepropone un pacchetto speciale per trascorrere il Capodanno all’insegna del divertimento. Una cena da sogno, i fuochi d’artificio sul Golfo di Napoli e tante altre sorprese faranno da cornice allo splendido party organizzato dall’Hotel, in uno degli scenari paesaggistici più belli del mondo…. Read the full press release

Custom Travel Solutions Designates Travelport as Primary Technology Partner

Atlanta, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces the details of a new long term agreement with Calgary-based Custom Travel Solutions, and the Associate member of the TSI Travel Network for Canada.   Through the agreement, Custom Travel Solutions has appointed Travelport as its primary technology provider for the… Read the full press release

Marriott International on Fast Track for Asia Growth, Expects to Double Number of Properties in Region by 2016

[Pictured: Ms. Sandra Ngan, Area Director of Human Resources, North China; Mr. Franco Io, Market Vice President, North China; Mr. Henry Lee, Senior Vice President, Greater China; Mr. Simon Cooper, President and Managing Director, Asia; Mr. Colin Lin, Senior Vice President, Hotel Development China; Mr. Lawrence Ng, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Greater China]

Growing pipeline of new hotels signals rapid growth. 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that it expects to more than double the size of its portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region in the next few years. With 132 hotels open in Asia today and a pipeline of signed and approved deals now… Read the full press release

RYANAIR ADDS 2 NEW ROUTES AT EAST MIDLANDS FOR 2013

38 ROUTES (2 NEW ROUTES TO MARSEILLE & MENORCA), 2.3M PAX P.A. & 2,300 JOBS 100,000 SEAT SALE FROM JUST £15.99 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (31 Oct) launched its summer 2013 East Midlands schedule which will see Ryanair operate 38 routes, including 2 new routes to Marseille & Menorca,… Read the full press release

Marriott Deals of the Week

2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Deals of the Week Fresh Catch & Cook in Boston The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is hooking guests up with a day-trip to a local fish market and a chance to prepare their catch with the Executive Chefs at 606 Congress.  The “Fresh Catch & Cook” Package includes: • Deluxe overnight… Read the full press release

Children From Robroyston Learn New Skills And Receive Valuable Support From Hilton Strathclyde

Hilton Strathclyde is taking action to help young people in Robroyston achieve their full potential. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

BELLSHILL, Scotland, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Strathclyde is taking action to help young people in Robroyston achieve their full potential. Team members from the hotel and the Livingwell Health Club have collaborated with St Philomena’s Primary School to deliver a programme of events designed to introduce the children to the world of hospitality, as well as… 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

Gaylord Hotels Joins Marriott International – Becomes Marriott Rewards Newest Brand Offering Unique Experiences, More Choices

2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can now earn and redeem points at three of Gaylord Hotels’ premier resorts  –  Gaylord National, National Harbor, MD (just outside Washington, DC); Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, FL (near Orlando, FL); and Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX (on the outskirts of Dallas). Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN, will join the program in… Read the full press release

CPH: New strategy generating international growth

Copenhagen Airports A/S (CPH) generated 3.1% growth in passenger numbers in the first nine months of 2012. This improvement was primarily driven by international traffic, confirming the success of CPH’s strategy of strengthening Copenhagen Airport’s position as the northern European transport hub. In addition, revenue from the shopping centre continued to grow thanks to a… Read the full press release

RYANAIR ADDS 2 NEW ROUTES AT LIVERPOOL FOR 2013

39 ROUTES (2 NEW ROUTES TO LUBLIN & ZADAR), 2.1M PAX P.A. & 2,100 JOBS 100,000 SEAT SALE FROM JUST £15.99 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (31 Oct) launched its summer 2013 Liverpool schedule which will see Ryanair operate 39 routes, including 2 new routes to Lublin & Zadar, and… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Announces Signing Of Istanbul’s Largest Hotel & Conference Center

Landmark Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center Set to Bring 829 Bedrooms & 11,000 Square Metres of Events Space to the City ISTANBUL, Turkey, 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with IC Bomonti Uluslararasi Kongre Turizm Yatirimlari Ticaret A.Ş to open an upper upscale Hilton hotel and conference… Read the full press release