2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland today unveiled plans for a national marketing campaign to promote accessible tourism in England next year. The national tourist board will work with five destinations to develop exciting itineraries with top class accommodation and attractions that provide a warm welcome for all visitors including those with access needs. The campaign, a… Read the full news article
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Ryanair’s Future Secure At Brussels Charleroi – No Moves To Zaventem
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline today (11 Dec) rejected recent speculation emanating from the Belgian Government and/or Brussels Airlines that there was some prospect that Ryanair would move to Brussels Zaventem when Brussels Airlines disappears due to its catastrophic losses. Ryanair has rejected this idle speculation and confirmed its commitment to its base… Read the full news article
Lamb And Syrah Tasting At Makena On December 20, 2012
Makena Beach & Golf Resort Partners with Local Master Sommelier to host Lamb & Syrah Wine Tasting in December Wailea, Makena – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort, with the help of Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo, explores the pairing of Lamb & Syrah on December 20, 2012 at the resort’s Molokini Bar… Read the full news article
Qatar welcomes the world at EIBTM, Barcelona
Qatar, Doha, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the global meeting and events exhibition, EIBTM (Exhibition for the Incentive Business Travel and Meetings), Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will be participating in the 25th anniversary of the event at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, from the 27th till the 29th of November 2012. Hosted by… Read the full news article
Aberdeen Airport, High five as passenger growth continues
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen Airport enjoyed a near 5% growth in passenger numbers last month, with both domestic and international traffic posting strong growth. Latest figures show the number of passengers using Aberdeen Airport increased by 4.8% in November 2011. Domestic traffic numbers enjoyed the strongest growth, up by 9.1%. International passenger numbers grew by… Read the full news article
Rendezvous Hospitality Group Announces Senior Staff Structure Changes
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) has announced six management changes to strengthen the Australian management team. In making the announcement, Chief Executive Officer, Eric Teng said the changes are the latest step in the Company’s commitment to growth. “We are dedicated to being the hotel group of choice for the discerning traveller for… Read the full news article
Launch of Campaign, “STAY IN KYOTO. TOUCH THE HEART OF JAPAN.”
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — We reached 100,000 likes on Visit Kyoto Facebook page! To thank you all our fans that have supported us, we are giving away a FREE trip to Kyoto. Please enjoy the magic of Kyoto in winter with a high standard of service and hospitality at all times. To be sure to enter… Read the full news article
Vueling to launch services to two new destinations out of Copenhagen
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In March and June 2013, the Spanish airline will open two new routes out of Copenhagen, to Florence and Malaga, respectively, bringing the number of Vueling routes out of Copenhagen to four. Vueling opened its first two routes out of Copenhagen Airport less than a year ago. Next year, the airline will… Read the full news article
Dusit Thani Manila “Rewind” A New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Join Dusit Thani Manila as the hotel caps off this fabulous year and gears up for another round of endless possibilities with ‘Rewind’ A New Year’s Eve Crossover Dinner and Countdown Celebration on December 31, 2012. Relish the good times with the New Year’s Eve Crossover Dinner showcasing a vast offering of… Read the full news article
Four Seasons to Host Third Annual Virtual Wine Tasting Event
Follow #FSWine on Twitter on Thursday, December 13, 2012 beginning at 5:00 pm GMT *Corporate – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thursday December 13, 2012 will see some of Europe’s leading wine experts take to Twitter to participate in an interactive wine tasting and Q&A session with oenophiles worldwide. The event, hosted and led by the chief… Read the full news article
COLORADO EXTREME SPORTS EVENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WINTER
Action sports competitions to entertain and challenge spectators and participants Denver, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —With fresh snow on the ground and most Colorado ski resorts open for business, extreme sports events will take center stage this winter season. Colorado’s mountains offer guests opportunities to watch professional ski and snowboard athletes compete for coveted titles, or strap… Read the full news article
Ryanair Criticises Aer Lingus-Virgin Lease Deal
BELIEVES IT’S ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF AER LINGUS’ COMMERCIAL FAILURE 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (10 Dec) criticised the Board and Management of Aer Lingus for their latest “wet lease” agreement with Virgin Atlantic, which Ryanair believes is yet another example of Aer Lingus’ commercial failure and lack of any independent future. Ryanair… Read the full news article
SIXTEEN AT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO: SPECTACULAR DINING DESTINATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2012
With festive décor and resplendent views of downtown Chicago’s architectural landmarks, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan, Sixteen – the Michelin-rated fine dining restaurant at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago – promises an enchanting dining CHICAGO – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With festive décor and resplendent views of downtown Chicago’s architectural landmarks, the Chicago River,… Read the full news article
Wyndham Championship’s “Escape To The Wyndham” Named Best 2012 Advertising Campaign By PGA TOUR
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the nation’s largest hospitality companies, announced today that the Wyndham Championship’s “Escape to the Wyndham” advertising campaign has been named the PGA TOUR’s best of 2012. Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship is… Read the full news article
Heathrow traffic and business commentary November 2012
Record passenger numbers for the month 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — 5.4 million passengers passed through Heathrow in November, a record for the month and up 3.1% on November 2011. Part of the percentage increase was due to the late half term, as well as disruption in November last year. Taking these and other factors in to… Read the full news article
This Christmas at Dusit Thani Manila
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila makes your holiday wishes come true with an indulgent and mouthwatering series of food and beverage offerings this December. The Festive Season Buffet at Basix All-day Dining Restaurant boasts of the most flavorful dishes from Basix. Take delight in uncovering station after station of appetizers, salad, and variety of international cheese…. Read the full news article
Crowne Plaza® Costa Mesa Orange County Opens
Hotel features 9,000 square feet of meeting space, pool, terrace, lounge, and wine salon 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces the opening of the Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, following a conversion from an independent brand, The Hotel Hanford. A 224-room property in the heart of Orange County,… Read the full news article
Jet Airways ties up with Google India as the only airline partner at the ‘Great Online Shopping Festival’
New Delhi, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to boost the ever expanding online shopping market in India, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, along with Google India and leading eCommerce partners, have come together to introduce the concept of Cyber Monday to India. Titled the ‘Great Online Shopping Festival’, this online festival will go… Read the full news article
Travelport launches new merchandising capability
‘Extra Bags’ feature introduced in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and United Kingdom Auckland, New Zealand, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a substantial merchandising milestone with the introduction of the new Prepaid Extra Bags feature. The new agreement enables Travelport-connected travel agents in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland… Read the full news article
Working Group to Depart Aerosvit Airlines’ Passengers is Operating at Sheremetyevo Airport
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, on the 11th of December, Sheremetyevo airport will serve the passengers of Aerosvit Airlines Sheremetyevo International Airport has created a working group to deal with the issues of departure, information, catering and accommodation of Aerosvit Airlines’ passengers. A special zone for working with passengers of the Ukrainian air company has been established in E terminal. Sheremetyevo International Airport announces that today, on the… Read the full news article
Experience a Fun-Filled Winter Escape at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Defrost this winter and enjoy memorable winter getaways in Budapest Budapest, Hungary – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wondering why all the buzz about Budapest? Looking for a motive to finally make the call and book a trip to Hungary? Seeing is believing, and here are just a couple among hundreds of reasons to experience all that… Read the full news article
WIZZ AIR ADDS NEW AIRCRAFT TO GROW 20% AT BUDAPEST IN 2013
7 AIRCRAFT, 30 ROUTES, UP TO 2.2 MILLION PASSENGERS AND TAILORED BUSINESS SERVICES 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today it will base a new Airbus A320 in Budapest to grow passenger traffic by 20% up to 2.2 million at its Budapest base next year…. Read the full news article
HOST HOTELS AND RESORTS DONATES $10,000 TO AH&LEF ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., (NYSE: HST) (Host) contributed $10,000 to the AH&LEF 2012 Annual Giving Campaign, which supports key research and workforce development initiatives for the hospitality industry. This is Host’s first donation at the Leadership Gift level. Host has made an annual donation of $5,000 to AH&LEF for the previous… Read the full news article
Iberia, La desconvocatoria de la huelga puede ser un primer paso para resolver las divergencias por la vía de la negociación y no del conflicto
El diálogo y la negociación son la única vía razonable para resolver los problemas actuales de la compañía aérea Madrid, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Para Iberia, “la desconvocatoria de la huelga puede y debería ser un primer paso en el camino necesario del diálogo y la negociación, que es la única vía razonable para resolver los problemas… Read the full news article
General Manager Appointed At Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
LONDON – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has appointed a new general manager, effective from this month. Meredith Bevan will join the hotel from Hilton London Paddington where he was the general manager. An industry stalwart, Meredith has more than 26 years hotel and hospitality experience, with 18 of those being… Read the full news article
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Welcomes Harvey’s to the Airport Arrivals Hall
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority is pleased to welcome Harvey’s to its pre-security location at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Located in the arrivals hall adjacent to Liquor Mart Express, Harvey’s is now open and ready to serve. “Harvey’s is a welcomed addition to the food services offered at the airport,” said Barry… Read the full news article
Celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day at Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa at EDGE Restaurant & Bar in honour of this festive occasion Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — At EDGE Restaurant atFour Seasons Hotel Denver, hot cocoa is more than just chocolate and marshmallows. It’s taken to a whole new level with EDGE Bar’s “adult hot chocolates,” which include a dash of specialty liquor for added flavour…. Read the full news article
Sheremetyevo terminates provision of services to Aerosvit Airlines
Passengers shall directly address to the Airlines 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerosvit’s total debt owed to JSC “MASH”, TZK Sheremetyevo and AeroMASH-Aviation Security CJSC exceeds 165,500,000 roubles Sheremetyevo International Airport notifies its passengers and commercial partners that servicing of Aerosvit Airlines’ flights will be terminated after 00.00 MSK of December 11, 2012. This is due to Aerosvit Airlines’ default in the performance of its obligations to pay… Read the full news article
Ribbon cutting held for first duty free store at San Diego International Airport
Symbol of increased international service at airport SAN DIEGO – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today officially opening the first duty free store at San Diego International Airport. Operated by Duty Free Americas, the store reflects significant growth in international service at the airport, which now connects San Diego nonstop to Asia, Europe, Canada and… Read the full news article
Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Dashing Through The Sky This Christmas
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — South Yorkshire folk heading for a Christmas getaway will be dashing through the skies, not the snow (we hope!) this December from Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The South Yorkshire airport is once again gearing up for the Christmas and New Year ‘getaway’ with around 14,000 passengers expected to pass through the terminal building… Read the full news article