2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every October, we see carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps with gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles – a sign that it’s Halloween! People have been making jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack.” According to… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Angella Vallard has been appointed Global Account Sales Director at Warwick International Hotels. Based in Denver, she will be responsible for reaching monthly, quarterly and annual sales objectives, while ensuring the optimum customer experience and satisfaction for hotel guests and prospective clients. “Angella is an experienced professional known for her excellent organization,… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, has released a white paper based on the findings of its 2012 survey conducted by PhoCusWright which examined U.S. consumers’ attitudes and behaviors toward vacation rentals. In “Vacation Rentals: Do Brands Matter?,” PhoCusWright presents a number of the study’s key… Read the full press release
“Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each”. — Plato Makati, Philippines, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sundays just get better at Dusit Thani Manila this… Read the full press release
Oakland, Calif. – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant announced new nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Telluride, CO via Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) beginning on December 15, 2012. To celebrate the new service, Allegiant is offering introductory fares as low as $112.99* one way. The flight schedule is as follows: “We are excited to… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s time to fulfill your craving for seafood at Dusit Thani Manila’s Umu Japanese Restaurant. Offered until September 30 are luxurious ebi (prawn) dishes that will not disappoint even the most discerning palates. Japanese Chef Hiroyuki Fukata presents two sumptuous ebi a la carte dishes that will further ignite your zest for… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger is expanding its activities abroad, and will take over the operation of a landmark hotel building, part of the Wiltcher’s complex, located Avenue Louise in Brussels with effect from 1 January 2013. The hotel will continue to be managed under the Conrad brand until the end of 2012. Following the Steigenberger Hotel… Read the full press release
Marriott Hotels & Resorts New Lobby Experience Available Now in 190 Hotels and 400 by 2014. Bethesda, MD – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Next generation travelers say they want choices and flexibility so they can have it all. They don’t want to choose between a meeting room and a restaurant/bar on the local scene to meet… Read the full press release
I fondi raccolti nell’ambito della campagna annuale della fondazione benefica di Hilton Worldwide, Hilton in the Community Foundation, saranno devoluti interamente alla cooperativa sociale milanese MILANO, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nei prossimi mesi chi sceglierà di soggiornare presso l’Hilton Milan, potrà offrire il proprio piccolo contributo a favore del Consorzio “Solidarietà in Rete” (SiR) che devolverà la donazione… Read the full press release
ATLANTA and WASHINGTON – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] and the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) U.S. Commercial Service, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, today formally announced a strategic partnership designed to increase awareness in the U.S. business community, particularly among small and medium-sized businesses, about exporting and… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shareholders Association of the Philippines (SharePHIL) recently held their Joint Roundtable Forum at the Grand Ballroom of the award-winning Dusit Thani Manila. The event was to serve as “investment 101” to anyone and everyone who may have very basic enquiries regarding investing in private or public companies. It was established with the… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels (WIH) has made an agreement to purchase a four-star hotel located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The transaction is expected to be completed in the near future. With easy access from the international airport, the Paradise Island Harbour Resort is a beautiful white sand beach-front hotel designed to… Read the full press release
Kettering, Northampton, U.K., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange network, has plenty to celebrate so far in 2012: the program’s 10th anniversary; the recent launch of the brand’s revamped and robust website; and the addition of several impressive affiliated resorts to its network. The latest additions to The Registry Collection’s exchange network include… Read the full press release
Makati, Philippines, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blending elegance and functionality, optimise the essentials of business travel at your fingertips with the Dusit Executive Stay Room Package. A separate living area and bedroom with complimentary broadband internet service, a spacious work station and an array of well-thought of perks to enjoy, the Grand Room provides a promise of… Read the full press release
CHICAGO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group, a leading provider of sales and marketing support to independent hotels around the world, is proud to welcome two new members — Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Effective immediately, Wynn’s flagship resorts will be represented by the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts brand and bookable under the brand’s “PH” and “PV”… Read the full press release
El hotel participa de nuevo en la Algarve Spa Week ofreciendo tratamientos a mitad de precio VILAMOURA, Portugal, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — La salud es lo primero, y para que todo el mundo pueda disfrutar de unos días de descanso y bienestar en Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa el hotel vuelve a participar una vez más… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guy Harvey Outpost Sponsore Auditorium at Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the United States… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger Hotels AG is very pleased to announce Puneet Chhatwal (48), who has deep and long term international experience in hotel management, as its CEO. Having completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Delhi and a diploma in Food Service and Hotel Management, Chhatwal started his career with the India Tourism… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP America, the North American division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is delighted to announce today its partnership with local brands Novo Coffee and Bristol Brewing Company at the Colorado Springs Airport. COS passengers will be able to sample the region’s flavors without… Read the full press release
IHG’s boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo expands in Europe Signings announced for hotels in Barcelona and Birmingham 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The roll out of InterContinental Hotel Group’s (IHG) boutique brand Hotel Indigo is gathering pace in Europe, with the company announcing the signing of the first Hotel Indigo for Barcelona and the second in Birmingham,… Read the full press release
Marriott International’s Extended Stay Brand Announces the 5th Property in China Located Next Door to the Forbidden City. 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today announced the opening of the 220-apartment The Imperial Mansion, Beijing – Marriott Executive Apartments. This is Marriott International’s (NYSE:MAR) fifth extended stay property in China, showing great support and commitment for… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels (WIH) now represents over 50 hotels, resorts and & across 5 continents. The group features large centre city locations such as in Bangkok and New York to smaller intimate centre city hotels in Paris and Malaga. The location of the 4 & 5 star hotels and resorts is valued… Read the full press release
Trump Chicago will thrill and delight guests by offering exciting Halloween specials with the signature Trump touch. CHICAGO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Later this month, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago will thrill and delight guests by offering exciting Halloween specials with the signature Trump touch. From a distinctive overnight package and unique offers at The Spa… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six UK pilots are the latest graduates of a unique course aimed at providing pilots with the skills required to flight test light aircraft. Run jointly by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Light Aircraft Association (LAA), the latest course offered dedicated training to enable experienced AutoGyro pilots to be… Read the full press release
Adam D. Tihany Designed Restaurant to Capture the Essence of Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” Celebrated Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni Returns to Landmark Hotel New York, NY, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In October 2012, The Maccioni Group and The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York will open Sirio Ristorante New York. The restaurant, named after legendary restaurateur Sirio… Read the full press release
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin a joint business agreement with the two airlines sharing revenue on applicable flights between Europe and Japan. The joint business, which starts on October 1, 2012, will benefit customers by providing better links between Europe and Japan, greater choice of flights to more destinations,… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced a new affiliation with America’s Trains Inc. today. This agreement adds unique train accommodation options to RCI’s network of affiliated resorts. “Our affiliation with America’s Trains adds a unique vacation option for our members, adding even more variety to the types of accommodations… Read the full press release
Makati, Philippines, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Museo Pambata invites all art enthusiasts to help fulfill some of its 2012 wishes as it launches ‘Art and Objects’, a fund raising event to benefit Museo Pambata Foundation Inc., an art sale and auction that gathers artists who personally donated art pieces for this cause. Items for sale include those… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the launch of a new Corporate Booking Tool (CBT) for Corporations and business travel agents in Russia. The new product, TripGate™, has been developed by a leading Polish travel technology company – TravelTech – together with Travelport and brings… Read the full press release
‘PlayMore’ Golf at Europe’s Leading Resorts 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golf enthusiasts looking to hit the links at Europe’s most acclaimed courses before the year’s end are invited to enhance their experience with Preferred Golf’s latest PlayMore special. An extension of the unparalleled Preferred Golf experience, this exclusive program allows guests to receive their choice of complimentary daily… Read the full press release