Vancouver, BC, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dine Out Vancouver Festival is just a few months away, and the kitchen’s already cookin’. Local chefs are dreaming up tantalizing prix fixe menus, hotels are crafting culinary-themed packages and festival organizers are working madly on an events roster that’s guaranteed to be the best in Dine Out history. Info to whet your… Read the full press release
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A French affair at Capella Singapore
SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the series of exciting epicurean adventures taking place during The Vintners’ Tour from 23 to 25 November 2012, The Knolls at Capella Singapore is delighted to bring to local food connoisseurs a culinary treat with Two-Michelin- Starred French celebrity chef Jean-André Charial from the world renowned l’Oustau de… Read the full press release
RCI Surpasses 1 Million Views on YouTube Channel, Drives Interest in Timeshare Industry
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, reached a significant social media milestone recently when it surpassed an incredible 1 million views on the RCI® YouTube channel. The channel is part of a larger media program that continues to introduce timeshare products and timeshare exchange to consumers around the world…. Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Boston Unveils Exclusive De-Stress Holiday Shopping Package
Hong Kong, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season without the stress by joining Mandarin Oriental, Boston for a day of decadence and luxury followed by a relaxing shopping experience with the De-Stress Holiday Shopping package. As the only luxury hotel in the Back Bay neighborhood with direct access to Copley Place and… Read the full press release
Estonian Air announces changes in flight schedule
Estonian Air will serve the Tallinn-Paris route with less flights and suspend flights to Vienna, the routes from Tallinn to Tbilisi and Hannover will remain unopened 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from 26 January to 12 March 2013, Estonian Air discontinues flights between Tallinn and Paris, until 25 January 2013, Estonian Air will reduce flight frequencies… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists are brushing up on their painting pastimes. A pair of the zoo’s Humboldt penguins and Chai, an Asian elephant, will be creating colorful, original paintings that will be available for purchase during the annual Holiday Silent Auction held at the zoo… Read the full press release
Accor recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute
Accor is the first French Group to integrate the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the World Paris – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced today the company has been ranked on the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the… Read the full press release
Hilton, table 9 By Nick And Scott Wins What’s On: Restaurant Of The Year 2012
Hilton Dubai Creek Restaurant Picks Up Awards for Best Modern European & Restaurant of the Year Dubai, UAE – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai restaurant; table 9 by Nick and Scott located at Hilton Dubai Creek won both ‘Best Modern European’ and ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the tenth annual What’s On Awards Dubai. Relatively new… Read the full press release
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS APPOINTS JOHN M. SCOTT AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com today announced that it has appointed John M. Scott III as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels who previously served as President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw a portfolio of 17… Read the full press release
Capella Under the Stars
Welcome the New Year in style at Singapore’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve Party SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Count down to the New Year in a white wonderland. Singapore’s most sophisticated New Year revelers will be able to dance the night away on a luminous glass dance floor at Singapore’s most exclusive and exquisite New… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Offers Unique Agritourism Trip For Travellers
HONG KONG, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers interested in learning about the connection between the land and food, the new Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta offers a unique educational opportunity to visit a local farm with its Experience Farming package. In partnership with Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D), founder and president of Farmer D Organics in Atlanta, guests… Read the full press release
VisitBritain STRONG SEPTEMBER FIGURES SIGNAL POST-OLYMPICS BOUNCE
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — New tourism figures issued this morning confirm that Britain is well placed to build on encouraging inbound Olympic numbers. September’s International Passenger Survey (IPS) figures issued today by ONS(1) reveal that visitor numbers were up by 1% (2.63m) and that visitor spending reached a record £1.9BN (an increase of 17%). Overseas visitor… Read the full press release
Travel Guard® Update – Holiday and Multigenerational Travel Trends
Holiday and Multigenerational Travel Trends 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the November edition of TRAVEL GUARD UPDATE, a monthly review designed to provide you with up-to-date information on the latest travel trends. This month, we polled travel agents to learn about where their clients are traveling this holiday season, how they are getting there and who… Read the full press release
Orange Wednesday: Save 50 Percent Off at Howard Johnson Hotels
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let’s face it: Last year’s Black Friday was a mess. The alarm didn’t go off and you missed out on that $10 toaster you had your eye on. This year, forget about the cheap household appliances and let yourself sleep in. Then, come the Wednesday directly following Thanksgiving, grab… Read the full press release
Calling all Music Lovers: InterContinental Alliance® Resorts Announces Exclusive “Meet Tim and Faith” Event
Sweepstakes to meet Tim McGraw and Faith Hill face-to-face and get tickets to “Soul2Soul” Las Vegas kicks off winter celebrations and promotions for your next stay at The Venetian® ATLANTA – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Alliance® Resorts announces today the “Meet Tim and Faith” event, exclusively for followers of InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts on Twitter, which offers a once-in-a-lifetime… Read the full press release
Parisian hotels of Warwick International Hotels’ Collection celebrate Christmas
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel Westminster & Hotel Warwick Champs-Elysées, two emblems of Warwick International Hotels’ Collection in the City of Light celebrate Christmas and take their guests on an experience featuring Brussels and New York! To celebrate the 2012 holiday season, these two Parisian hotels celebrate the best of international festive traditions. The Warwick New York… Read the full press release
Apptricity Teams Up with GetThere to Deliver Streamlined Business Travel and Expense Management
DALLAS – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apptricity Corporation, provider of Jetstream which includes E-Procurement, Financial Productivity and Supply Chain solutions, announced today a new agreement with GetThere, the world’s leading travel and collaboration management solution, to deliver advanced business travel booking and expense management. “We are pleased to bring together GetThere and Apptricity Expense Management so that… Read the full press release
RCI Launches New Technology That Provides Seamless Connectivity For Affiliated Resorts
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has recently implemented two new initiatives that will streamline the deposit and exchange process for affiliates, while making the exchange process easier for members. The initiatives include integration of property management systems for a more automated data sharing process and a new outlet… Read the full press release
PREFERRED HOSPITALITY GROUP INTRODUCES OPTRIANT
Parent Company of Preferred Hotel Group Launches New Division Extending Services to All Segments of the Travel Industry CHICAGO – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hospitality Group, parent company of Preferred Hotel Group, is pleased to announce the expansion of its services with the launch of Optriant. This new business division provides representation, reservations, and consultancy services for… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach Opens Its Doors
Singapore, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Holiday Inn brand opens the Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach in Thailand this month at the former Sala Talay Resort. The rebranding of the resort adds yet another Holiday Inn flag on Thailand’s map and also marks another milestone in the history of the brand as it celebrates… Read the full press release
Flight information disruptions at provincial airports until the evening of 15 November
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from Wednesday, 14 November, 10 pm, there may be errors in the details of departures and arrivals. The disruptions will be fixed by Thursday evening (15 November). This only applies to provincial airports. Helsinki Airport’s flight details are up to date and shown as usual. Possible errors and disruptions are caused by the… Read the full press release
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman of Meliá, first UNWTO awardee for Lifetime Achievement
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman and founder of Meliá Hotels International, has been awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of a whole life of work and devotion to the hospitality industry. Jointly with Mr. Escarrer, the Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration, Mr. Shao Qiwei, have… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Launches Ponte Vecchio Golf Challenge Package for December 14-17 Event in Florence
The River Arno becomes the focal point of the International Approach Championship 2012 Florence, Italy – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great golf returns to Florence, Tuscany for the 13th edition of the Ponte Vecchio Golf Challenge, also known as the International Approach Championship, which qualifies as one of the most extraordinary golfing events taking place in the most… Read the full press release
Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege inks partnerships with six leading brands in publishing
MUMBAI, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — India’s largest frequent flyer programme, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, today announced exciting new opportunities for its members to earn JetPrivilege Miles, with the addition of six new partners in the ever expanding publishing industry or sector. Jet Airways is proud to partner with Magzter.com, the world’s largest and fastest growing global cross-platform… Read the full press release
Hilton Chongqing To Share The Wine Feast With Chongqing, Beaujolais Nouveau 2012 Wine Tasting
CHONGQING, China – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The traditional slogan “Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!” is gradually becoming popular all over the world, in order to bring the brand new wine experience to Chongqing, Hilton Chongqing will hold Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting & evening party on the 16th of November 2012. Mr. Jean-Philippe Jacopin, general manager,… Read the full press release
Tamales! Holiday Festival Celebrates a Tasty San Antonio Tradition
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The third annual Tamales! Holiday Festival celebrates San Antonio’s beloved holiday staple, the tamale. Tamales! will be held at the Pearl Brewery on Saturday, December 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. More than 35 tamale vendors will feature tamales ranging from traditional San Antonio classics to unusual Latin American to sweet,… Read the full press release
Heathrow airport One hub or none
New research from Frontier Economics shows the lack of capacity at Heathrow airport is already costing the UK up to £14bn a year in lost trade and this figure could rise to £26bn a year by 2030 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The figures form part of a new report “One hub or none” published by Heathrow… Read the full press release
Marriott International Recognises Its Freshwater Conservation Project Supporters and Invites Them to See Programme’s Latest Site and Progress
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International hosted an awards ceremony in Shanghai yesterday at the Marriott Shanghai Luwan to recognise representatives of three sponsor companies and 10 hotel ambassadors for their support of Nobility of Nature, the company’s ambitious freshwater conservation programme in China. The sponsors and hotel ambassadors have helped to advance Nobility of Nature’s… Read the full press release
Iberia denuncia las mentiras del Sepla
Sepla lleva meses intentando engañar a la opinión pública. El sindicato de pilotos propaga información falsa acerca de Iberia de forma reiterada. Madrid, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ante las reiteradas mentiras y falsedades propagadas por el Sepla en los últimos días, Iberia denuncia la actitud totalmente maliciosa del sindicato de pilotos. Iberia asegura que con este comportamiento Sepla… Read the full press release
EUROCONTROL West-to-East traffic shift continues for summer 2012
Brussels, Belgium – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the summer months (June to September included), European traffic has been close to the last forecast published in May 2012. Nevertheless, high oil prices, a weaker economic outlook and other factors have all led to a downwards revision of the forecast. The forecast update is for 1.5% fewer… Read the full press release