Category Archives: Travelers

Vision Hospitality Group’s Hampton Inn & Suites Becomes First Silver LEED Certified Hotel in Chattanooga

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Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for New Construction on Sept. 25, distinguishing the property as the first to achieve this status in the City of Chattanooga. Credit: Hampton Hotels

CHATTANOOGA, TN – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vision Hospitality Group’s Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanoooga/Downtown received Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for New Construction on Sept. 25, distinguishing the property as the first to achieve this status in the City of Chattanooga. LEED is a rating system used by the United States… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts to Adopt Travelife Across its Entire Portfolio

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2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelife is delighted to announce that RIU Hotels and Resorts has announced a commitment to audit its entire property portfolio against the Travelife Sustainability System by the end of 2014. The hotel group has already started phase one of the project with the first seven RIU Hotels & Resorts achieving Travelife Gold… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Announces ‘Meat The Reel Australia’ Exquisite Wine Dinner At Flare Restaurant

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Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest exquisite wine dinner promotion at Flare restaurant. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest exquisite wine dinner promotion at Flare restaurant. The promotion is held in partnership with a true veteran of the Australian wine industry, Leigh Gilligan, and will feature vintages from Australia’s premier region, McLaren Vale. Guests can enjoy delicious Australian cuisine such as aged… Read the full press release

ED MCHALE NAMED TO KINGS ISLAND HALL OF FAME

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Kings Island executive Ed McHale will be inducted as the newest member of the 364-acre amusement and waterpark’s Hall of Fame. McHale will be inducted as the lone member of the 2012 Hall of Fame class Saturday, October 27 at Kings Island during a 10:45am ceremony on… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Brings Innovation and Variety to In-room Dining

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The popular Young Hollywood Salad

Menu items include healthy, indulgent, and ethnic dishes that give guests a taste of the world without leaving Los Angeles Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lights! Camera! Devour! Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has introduced a new show stopping in-room dining menu that is stealing the attention and appetite… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Unveils Special Packages For Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012

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Hilton Pattaya today announced fabulous food and beverage offers in line with Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012, one of Pattaya’s famous festivals, which will take place from November 30, 2012 to December 1, 2012 at Pattaya Beach. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced fabulous food and beverage offers in line with Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012, one of Pattaya’s famous festivals, which will take place from November 30, 2012 to December 1, 2012 at Pattaya Beach. The skies above Pattaya are once again set to erupt in a… Read the full press release

Ryanair Calls On DAA & CAR To Confirm That Pension Bill Will Not Be Passed On To Passengers

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2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No1 airline, today (19 Oct) called for confirmation from the DAA airport monopoly and the Commission for Aviation Regulation that any unjustified contribution to the DAA’s pension scheme will not be passed on to passengers in the form of higher airport charges, but will be funded instead from the sale… Read the full press release

IHG is Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand with 18 World Travel Awards wins across the region

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IHG is Asia's Leading Business Hotel Brand with 18 World Travel Awards wins across the region

Singapore, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) took home 18 accolades at the 2012 World Travel Awards (WTA), which took place at the InterContinental Singapore last night. IHG took home the title for Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand, as well as a slew of awards across its brands for properties across Asia, Australasia and the… Read the full press release

Kuusamo selected as Airport of the Year for 2012

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Finavia has chosen Kuusamo Airport as the airport of the year for 2012. The main selection criteria were financial effectiveness and customer satisfaction 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Kuusamo Airport has successfully improved key financial figures and the efficiency of operations. In addition, operating as a customer-oriented service organisation during the past year has been a good… Read the full press release

Festive Celebrations and New Year’s Eve Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague

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Festive Celebrations and New Year’s Eve Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague

It’s snowing crystals atFour Seasons this holiday season in Prague Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are a special time in Prague as the entire city celebrates the festive season. Christmas markets, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Christmas cookies and special sweets, choirs and concerts create a magical atmosphere in this cultural heart of… Read the full press release

Ryanair Rejects False Italian Tax Claims

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Ryanair, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — confirmed that it has complied, and continues to comply, with Irish and EU tax legislation in respect of its pilots and cabin crew, who are covered by EU regulations applicable to mobile transport workers in respect of their employment, which takes place on Irish registered aircraft (which is defined under EU… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels & Resorts Signs New Strategic Partnership with The German Golf Association

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Marriott Hotels & Resorts Signs New Strategic Partnership with The German Golf Association

Three-Year Partnership Makes Marriott Hotels & Resorts the Official Hotel Partner of the DGV. Frankfurt – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts yesterday signed a three year strategic partnership with the German Golf Association (DGV), the umbrella organization representing over 800 golf clubs in Germany.  The partnership, effective from 1st January 2013, makes Marriott… Read the full press release

Halloween investit l’hôtel Hilton Evian-les-Bains pour s’amuser et se régaler an famille !

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Avec le 31 octobre, viennent les frissons et les friandises ! Comment ne pas résister à Halloween, fête tant aimée par nos chères têtes blondes ! Pour l’occasion, Hilton Evian les Bains a mijoté quelques activités et animations pour petits et grands, histoire de célébrer cette tradition en famille ! Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Menu à thème, brunch et découpe de citrouille, un programme riche en partage et complicité pour fêter la tradition la plus effrayante de l’année ! EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avec le 31 octobre, viennent les frissons et les friandises ! Comment ne pas résister à Halloween, fête tant aimée par nos chères têtes… Read the full press release

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES NAMED “LEADING CARIBBEAN AIRLINE 2012” BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

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Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines was voted the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards recently held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. For the third consecutive year, Caribbean Airlines has been given the nod as the “Leading Caribbean Airline” by World Travel Awards, the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought after awards programme in the global travel and… Read the full press release

Spice Up The Holidays With Festive Culinary Offerings at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Spice Up The Holidays With Festive Culinary Offerings at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Executive Chef Ashley James has added modern twists such as a Mozzarella Mixologist station to the brunch menus Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for an elegant and unforgettable Thanksgiving and Christmas brunch or dinner, prepared by Executive… Read the full press release

KCI Airport Terminal A Roadwork to Close Curb Saturday Night

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2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Work is underway on the Terminal A loop road at Kansas City International Airport, including milling, full-depth repairs, paving, striping, and curb repairs. This extensive work has required the closure of some traffic lanes. To minimize inconvenience to travelers, work that requires terminal curb closure will be done in large sections during… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority Receives a City of Winnipeg Accessibility Award

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2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority was honoured to receive the Winnipeg Accessibility Award from the City of Winnipeg. “We are honoured to receive this recognition from the City of Winnipeg,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “Universal design was a key component in the planning and construction of the new… Read the full press release

Newly Converted Embassy Suites Baltimore Downtown to Open Doors in 2013

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Upper Upscale All-Suites Brand Moves into Historic Venue in Inner Harbor; Will Continue to Host Meetings and Events MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embassy Suites Hotels today announced the May 2013 opening of the Embassy Suites Baltimore Downtown, which will be the largest full-service all-suites hotel in downtown Baltimore and the upper upscale hotel… Read the full press release

National Travel Systems Designates Travelport Primary Technology Partner

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Atlanta, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a long term renewal with National Travel Systems, a Lubbock, TX-based travel management company specializing in education, sports, government and missionary travel. Under the terms of the agreement, Travelport will continue as National Travel System’s travel technology partner and provide… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Announces 2012 Seasons Festivities By The Sea

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Hilton Pattaya today announced 2012 seasons festivities offers highlighting its perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment by providing a selection of packages, variety of fabulous venues where guests can relax in comfort and enjoy all the best the festive season has to offer. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced 2012 seasons festivities offers highlighting its perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment by providing a selection of packages, variety of fabulous venues where guests can relax in comfort and enjoy all the best the festive season has to offer. With a… Read the full press release

Thierry Kennel, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Denver, Promoted to Regional Vice President

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Four Seasons Hotel Denver

Kennel, a 25-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, will oversee four properties Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thierry Kennel, general manager of Four SeasonsHotel Denver, has received a promotion to Regional Vice President, effective October 22, 2012. Kennel will continue to serve as General Manager of Four SeasonsHotel Denver, while assuming additional responsibilities as a Regional Vice… Read the full press release

Alberta tourism industry hitting its stride

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Preliminary 2012 results indicate success for Travel Alberta Calgary, AB, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism in Alberta celebrates another successful summer and Travel Alberta prepares to launch the second phase of its award-winning brand later this month. Positive results suggest that Alberta’s tourism industry is hitting its stride, working together in partnership to create world-class experiences attracting tourists from all… Read the full press release

Gatwick welcomes further growth as new airline Icelandair helps meets passenger demand to Reykjavik

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  Gatwick welcomes Icelandair as it increases its services from London to Reykjavik Gatwick’s competing and winning new airlines, creating more choice for passengers Passengers benefit from a wide choice of onward connections to popular destinations in the US and Canada   Today, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport welcomes new airline Icelandair – the national… Read the full press release

Condé Nast Traveler Names Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora #1 in French Polynesia, #9 in the World

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Resort aerial view

Resort celebrates by offering inclusive package through winter 2013 Bora Bora, French Polynesia – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was named the top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards.The Resort also placed #9 in the world in the Top 100 category, with a score of 98.1 out of a possible… Read the full press release

Eurostar reports a solid performance in third quarter of 2012

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Eurostar reports a solid performance in third quarter of 2012 Passenger numbers stable in Q3 year on year at 2.6 million passengers During the Olympics passenger numbers were up 4% compared with the same period in 2011 Year to date traveller numbers are up on 2011 (7.4 million in 2012 versus 7.3 million in 2011)… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Expands Nonstop Anchorage-Los Angeles Service

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Low fares starting at $149* available today for travel through May 28, 2013 10/18/2012 6:36 a.m. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today announced it will expand its Anchorage-Los Angeles service starting April 8, 2013, a route the carrier has flown during the summer for several years. The expanded service includes a daily daytime… Read the full press release

Four AirTran Cities to Convert to Southwest Airlines Operations in Spring 2013

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DALLAS – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today four AirTran Airways cities will convert to Southwest Airlines cities in Spring 2013: · (CLT) Charlotte, North Carolina · (FNT) Flint, Michigan · (PWM) Portland, Maine · (ROC) Rochester, New York Southwest Airlines service begins April 14, 2013, in the above cities.  AirTran Airways service will end… Read the full press release

Executive Chef Aaron Brooks and Team Present Popup Cooking Class Series at Four Seasons Hotel Miami

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Executive Chef Aaron Brooks and Team Present Popup Cooking Class Series at Four Seasons Hotel Miami

New series of classes in cuisine takes guests through various “Popup” kitchens at Hotel Miami, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Miami debuts an interactive cooking class series to take place at different popup locations throughout the Hotel, occurring about once per month from November 2012 through May 2013. Classes are themed and utilize… Read the full press release

ABTA Responds to Consultation on Above Cost Credit/Debit Card Charges

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2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association has submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills’ (BIS) Consultation on above cost credit/debit card charges. ABTA opposes the Department’s proposals to bring forward to 2013 a ban on above cost credit/debit card charges nor does it agree the policy changes should… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and WiseOceans Work Together to Bring New Marine Education and Conservation Program to Guests and Staff

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WiseOceans Marine Educator Rosie Fisher

New on-site Marine Educator and increased eco-friendly options bring greater choice, interactive activities and green education to the hillside and waters of Petite Anse Seychelles – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Seychelles mainland of Mahé is known for its beautiful landscapes, with jungle-crested mountains spanning the length and breadth of this granitite island, which is surrounded by… Read the full press release