Category Archives: Travel

Plan Ahead for a Sun-filled Fall Getaway at Pointe Hilton Resorts

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Sun-seeking vacationers can enjoy sparkling pools, outdoor activities, spacious suites and a host of resort amenities at special rates when they book early for autumn at Pointe Hilton Resorts. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Early Bookers Enjoy Value-packed Rates from October through December, 2012 PHOENIX, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sun-seeking vacationers can enjoy sparkling pools, outdoor activities, spacious suites and a host of resort amenities at special rates when they book early for autumn at Pointe Hilton Resorts. From October through December, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort will offer… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus interline and code-share agreement with Etihad Airways GOES LIVE

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2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Lingus and Etihad Airways interline and code-share arrangement went live today on aerlingus.com The first phase of the arrangement is now available for sale on the airline’s website aerlingus.com with a choice of destinations including Abu Dhabi, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Muscat and Bahrain. The second phase is expected to be… Read the full press release

ADAC to host Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 for the second year

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The unique general commercial aviation show to be held at Al Bateen Executive Airport over 3 days in March Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the overwhelming success of Abu Dhabi Air Expo held at Al Bateen Executive Airport in March, ADAC will be hosting the show for the second year in a… Read the full press release

Africas First Ethiopian Dreamliner Touches Down in Kigali

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2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that its first Dreamliner, “Africa First”, touched down in Kigali, Rwanda on 08 September 2012. Ethiopian’s 1st Dreamliner flight to Kigali is part of its tour of stations in the Ethiopian network. Kigali is the political and economic hub of Rwanda and is an important part of… Read the full press release

Hilton Palacio del Rio Goes Orange

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Hilton Palacio del Rio today announced participation in SA Goes Orange by changing all the balcony lights to orange. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

In Partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank and SA Goes Orange SAN ANTONIO, Texas 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Palacio del Rio today announced participation in SA Goes Orange by changing all the balcony lights to orange. SA Goes Orange is the San Antonio Food Bank local campaign to raise awareness and engage local businesses, government and… Read the full press release

ARGENTINIAN WINS STAR ALLIANCE 15TH ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION AND WILL SAY “HOLA” TO THE MUNICH OKTOBERFEST WITH 14 FRIENDS

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Runner-up winner from Taiwan selects Wearable Art Show in New Zealand as part of Round-the-World trip FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — September 12th, 2012 – Congratulations go to Diego M. from Argentina who was closest in finding the virtual airplane in Star Alliance’s 15th Anniversary competition. Having won the top prize – a trip of a… Read the full press release

New Suites at The Dorchester

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New British Spirit in heart of Mayfair – The Dorchester Debuts 22 New Suites by Alexandra Champalimaud 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a fresh take on the eclecticism of the English spirit, The Dorchester yesterday unveiled 22 new suites by interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud. Whilst the new suites at Dorchester Collection’s iconic London address in the… Read the full press release

SAS signs an agreement to sell and phase out all MD-80 aircraft

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2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS continues to renew its aircraft fleet and has signed an agreement to sell four MD-82/87 aircraft. The purchaser also has an option on a further 19 MD-82s and 10 spare engines from SAS. Assuming that the option is exercised, this will complete the phase-out of the SAS MD-80 aircraft fleet, which… Read the full press release

HispanicBusiness Magazine Names Hilton Worldwide One of the ‘Best Companies for Diversity’

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Hilton Worldwide’s Diversity and Recruitment Initiatives Ranked Among Top 20 MCLEAN, Va. 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it was ranked No. 16 on the HispanicBusiness 2012 Best Companies for Diversity list by HispanicBusiness magazine, up from its No. 26 ranking last year. By sector, Hilton Worldwide scored among the highest in restaurants and resorts. The 2012 Best Companies… Read the full press release

Ethiopian First 787 Dreamliner Outside Japan Lands in Frankfurt

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2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that its 1 st Dreamliner, “Africa First”, landed in Frankfurt on 07 September 2012. Ethiopian 1st Dreamliner flight to Frankfurt is part of its tour of stations in the Ethiopian network. Frankfurt, the financial centre of Europe, is a major Star Alliance hub and an important part… Read the full press release

Macau is Elected a Council Member of World Tourism Cities Federation

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Director João Manuel Costa Antunes signs the World Tourism Cities Federation “Beijing Declaration” on behalf of Macau SAR

2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Inaugural Meeting of the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) and the Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit are held under the theme “Better City Life through Tourism” in China National Convention Centre in Beijing during September 14 – 16, 2012. The Macau Special Administrative Region is elected a city member of the Council… Read the full press release

First JW Marriott Hotel Opens in New York City

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First JW Marriott Hotel Opens in New York City

Global Brand Brings Modern Luxury to Iconic Essex House Hotel 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of JW Marriott Essex House New York, the brand’s first hotel in New York City. The 509-room hotel is located on Central Park South in Manhattan’s renowned… Read the full press release

Accor revolutionizes economy-hotel codes and gives ibis a head start

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One year after announcing its economy-hotel ‘Big-Bang’, Accor has unveiled the full scope of the ibis revolution, which it has rolled out simultaneously in 56 countries, in record time. This project involved reviewing economy hotel codes in depth, renewing more than 100,000 beds, honing an allnew concept for its public areas, and briskly installing the… Read the full press release

Al Bateen Executive Airport sees +30% Increase in Visiting Aircraft Movements in First Half of 2012

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The leading business Aviation Airport registers +10% growth in overall commercial traffic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), released today its traffic performance for the first half of 2012. The traffic report revealed a strong +30% increase in visiting… Read the full press release

Culina, Modern Italian Debuts Sunday Suppers This Fall at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Culina, Modern Italian Debuts Sunday Suppers This Fall at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Sunday Supper includes a four-course menu changing weekly for $39 per person 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culina, Modern Italian, located on the lobby level of Four SeasonsHotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, introduces a new weekly Sunday Supper menu. Adding to its repertoire of modern Italian cuisine, each week beginning chef Meredith Manee will create a four-course menu of comforting… Read the full press release

Semaine de la Mobilité: La SNCB y participe

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Le train à petit prix et de nombreuses actions du 16 au 22 septembre 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Comme les années précédentes, la SNCB s’associe à la Semaine de la Mobilité et offre à la vente le Mobility Deal. Du 16 au 22 septembre, les voyageurs munis de ce ticket pourront se rendre en train en… Read the full press release

TAV Sees Off Hajj Pilgrims In Turkey And Welcomes Them In The Holy Land

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2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — TAV Airports, Turkey’s leading airport operator, began welcoming the first group of hajj pilgrims from the early hours of the morning at the airport it has begun operating in Medinah, one of the holy cities of the Islamic World. Departing from Turkey’s Istanbul Ataturk, Ankara Esenboga and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airports operated… Read the full press release

MGTO extends Business Tourism Market

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Trade representatives introduce Macau’s business tourism products at CIBTM

2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) joined with Macau Economic Services, Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and 16 local trade entities to attend “The China Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition” (CIBTM), the prominent event in Beijing, to jointly promote Macau’s Business Tourism as well as Macau’s unique tourism products in the… Read the full press release

SNCB: Lancement du nouveau site Internet

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2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ce lundi 10 septembre, la SNCB a mis en ligne son nouveau site Internet. Un site plus pratique et mieux structuré. Déjà 176.000 visiteurs uniques en 48 heures Le nouveau site Internet de la SNCB répond à l’évolution de la consommation sur Internet. Afin d’offrir le meilleur service en ligne aux voyageurs,… Read the full press release

Pullman and Sofitel join Travelport’s ‘Lowest Public Rate’ Hotel Programme

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Langley, UK, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ —Travelport has added two new participants to its Lowest Public Rate Programme that guarantees agents access to the lowest publicly available rate. Both Pullman and Sofitel Hotels are part of the Accor Hotel Group and bring more than 190 hotel properties to the programme. “Joining Travelport’s Lowest Public Rate Programme is… Read the full press release

“Drink Pink” This October at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

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Resort marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special offerings Scottsdale, U.S.A. 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This October, Four SeasonsResort Scottsdale at Troon North will be celebrating everything pink in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Enjoy a pampering Spa package, specialty cocktails and tapas in Talavera and Onyx Bar & Lounge, and a special rose wine of the week every Wednesday…. Read the full press release

Developing Aviation in Central Asia and the Caucasus – Building the Silk Road in the Sky

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2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Caucasus to utilize air transport as a catalyst for economic growth and development. “Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of East and West. And with double-digit growth in air traffic demand across the whole of Central Asia… Read the full press release

Tourism in China contributes more to GDP than automotive manufacturing

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2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Travel & Tourism industry in China is substantially bigger than automotive manufacturing and supports almost as many jobs as the mining sector. This is according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) sponsored by American Express, released today during a speech by WTTC’s President & CEO, David… Read the full press release

Global Tourism Economy Forum Draws to Close, Hailed a Resounding Success Sets Roadmap To Bolstered Growth For Tourism & Economy

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2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Tourism Economy Forum Macau 2012 (“GTEF” or “the Forum”), one of the most prominent international events of the year, concluded on September 11th with tremendous success, bringing to an end three days which collected international representatives of industry and high-ranking decision makers from both public and private sectors. The Forum… Read the full press release

Vermont Foliage Report: Early Color Tinges the Hillsides and Northern Regions

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MONTPELIER, Vt., 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In concert with this weekend’s autumnal equinox, colorful foliage will continue to unfold and invigorate Vermont’s scenic landscape. Early yet, colors are showing in the higher elevations of the Northeast Kingdom and in moist, low-lying areas with varying shades of orange, yellow and red. Best Bets: In general, higher elevation areas in… Read the full press release

Massport Schedules September Board Meeting

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2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The next meeting of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Massport’s Executive Offices located at the Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA. A draft agenda will be posted prior to the Board Meeting. View current board meeting schedule… Read the full press release

SMALL CHANGES IN ENTERPRISE, NATIONAL, ALAMO OPERATIONS PAY OFF IN METRO NEW YORK ENERGY REDUCTION EFFORTS

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Company’s Management Training Program Incorporates Corporate Sustainability Efforts and Reinforces Importance of Business Planning for Long Term NEW YORK, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates more than 400 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car rental facilities in metro New York, has reduced its local energy use by almost 10 percent since 2010. Even more… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Invites Christmas Shoppers to Take a Break This December

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Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Invites Christmas Shoppers to Take a Break This December

Détente et Gourmandise package includes Spa treatment and Afternoon Tea at La Galerie Paris, France, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of Four Seasons Hotel George V for a well deserved break and gourmet treat while Christmas shopping this season. From December 1 to 31, 2012, the Hotel offers a package that includes a relaxing treatment at… Read the full press release

O’Hare Plane Pull Raises Nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics

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O'Hare Plane Pull Raises Nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics

CHICAGO, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Teams of local law enforcement agencies and the general public participated in a larger-than-life tug-of-war challenge today at O’Hare International Airport, facing off with a 90-ton UPS Airbus A300 aircraft. The Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull event raised nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. An all-time high of 37 teams registered for the fourth annual competition at O’Hare…. Read the full press release

Celebrated Chefs Nobu, Bhatia, Ramzi & Aikens To Provide New Inflight Dining Experience With Signature Dishes

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At a press conference in Doha, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker hosts the airline's new culinary dream team of internationally-acclaimed chefs inspiring new-look menus and cuisine from around the world. From left: Chef Tom Aikens, Chef Vineet Bhatia, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Chef Ramzi Choueiri.

Passengers Set To Savour Finest Culinary Delights From Around The World Doha, QATAR, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today officially introduced an incredible line-up of globally renowned chefs to their unrivalled 5-star service, with the award-winning Chef Ramzi Choueiri, Chef Vineet Bhatia, Chef Tom Aikens and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa inspiring an entirely new inflight dining experience…. Read the full press release