Hilton Worldwide Continues Record Growth with the Fastest Rate in the Industry

Opening 171 Hotels among Major Achievements in 2012, and Industry-Leading Pipeline Now Includes Nearly 1,000 Hotels MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide continues to be the fastest growing global hospitality company by number of rooms. In 2012, it opened 171 hotels with more than 28,000 rooms and has the largest pipeline in the industry and… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Congratulates Delta YWG on Receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award

2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. congratulates the Delta Air Lines station in Winnipeg on receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award from Delta Air Lines Inc. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Delta team in Winnipeg on their Station of the Year Award,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “The… Read the full press release

2013 Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of Historic Garden Week in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Virginia is especially beautiful during Historic Garden Week,” explains Lynn McCashin, Executive Director of the Garden Club of Virginia, the sponsoring organization of this statewide house and garden tour. “Richmond is the perfect place to serve as a hub during this annual spring time event.” The state’s capital features three distinct… Read the full press release

THE WORLD TEAK CONFERENCE 2013

Thailand hosts the World Teak Conference 2013 In Bangkok, 25-30 March 2013 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has advised to the Lord Chamberlain to study and to look into how to conserve and preserve the important plant genetic resources of Thailand, that would benefits to the Thai of present and future generations. The HRH… Read the full press release

Furry February Fun at ZooAmerica

Guests Enjoy Chocolate-Themed Events, Teddy Bears and Discounts  Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park participates in Hershey’s month-long, destination-wide celebration of all things chocolate, Chocolate-Covered February, throughout the month of February. In addition to chocolate-themed events, the Zoo hosts a teddy bear clinic and offers Friday discounts. All special events and activities are free with… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Increase Flight Schedule For Football Fans Traveling To The Big Easy For The Big Game

Airline Adds Extra Flights from San Francisco and Baltimore/Washington to New Orleans 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways is once again making the right call for football fans planning to travel to New Orleans for the big game on Feb. 3, 2013. Today, the airlines introduced additional flights… Read the full press release

Hoseasons Extends Call Centre Opening to 10 p.m. to Meet Demands for U.K. Breaks

Lowestoft, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hoseasons has extended its call centre opening hours to respond to high demand for UK breaks, following the launch of its £1.8 million marketing push for the first quarter of 2013. The company will now take calls until 10 p.m. from Sunday to Friday, and until 7 p.m. on Saturday, giving customers… Read the full press release

The InterContinental Montreal Joins with the Montreal Snow Village to Bring to Life “New York on Ice”

MONTREAL, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The InterContinental® Montreal is proud to join the Montreal Snow Village and Ice Hotel, a Nordic experience set to dazzle and delight visitors looking for a unique adventure. The Village, which is North America’s first and only entire village made of snow and ice, will officially open on Tuesday, January 22nd in the city’s… Read the full press release

At Jiang-Nan Chun, New Oriental Weekend Brunch Reaches a New Height of Indulgence at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Complimentary serving of braised bird’s nest with egg white in rich broth tops the menu. 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having cultivated a following of brunch connoisseurs who delight in having an unparalleled range of dishes served tableside, Chef Alan Chan together with Restaurant Manager Ng Chong Kim take the Oriental Weekend Brunch to a new level with the newly introduced menu… Read the full press release

Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Advice from Hilton Worldwide’s Head of Fitness MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether you’re away for business or pleasure, don’t let traveling be an excuse to break your healthy New Year’s resolutions.Check out these tips from Jodi Sullivan, Hilton Worldwide’s senior director of global fitness, to help maintain your health wherever your travels may take you. Eat… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Maldives Sets the Mood for Romance this Valentine’s Day

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Maldives sets the mood for idyllic time-away-together this Valentine’s Day. Escape to paradise on the most romantic day of the year with a couple’s spa journey and a degustation dinner to tempt the senses. Delectable cuisine from an open kitchen and a sky studded with stars are on the menu on… Read the full press release

Hilton Bandung Announces The All You Can Eat Thai Dinner Festival

Specially Prepared by the Guest Chefs from Hilton Pattaya, Thailand BANDUNG, Indonesia, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Bandung today announced its latest All You Can Eat Thai Dinner Festival buffet at Purnawarman, the All-Day-Dining restaurant. From January 19 to 27, 2013, guests at Hilton Bandung, located at Jalan HOS Tjokroaminoto 41-43, will be able to relish a range… Read the full press release

InterContinental London Park Lane Launches Newly Designed Royal Suite and ‘By Appointment’ Collection to Celebrate a Royal History

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental London Park Lane has unveiled a newly designed Royal Suite, which pays homage to the hotel’s location on the site of 145 Piccadilly, Queen Elizabeth II’s former childhood residence. Attention is in every detail of the timeless design that encapsulates signature styles from Her Majesty’s early life through to the present. Located on the… Read the full press release

DJ Angus Wong Takes Residency at W Maldives

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives will rock to a familiar beat as the retreat welcomes back Artistic Director and Resident DJ of W Hong Kong, Angus Wong, to perform over the Lunar New Year; 9  to 11 February 2013. DJ Angus, a pioneer member of W Hotels & burn studios DJ Lab has… Read the full press release

Thumbs up from Australians for domestic beach holidays

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — New research by Tourism Australia has confirmed Australian beach holidays amongst the best in the world, with six out of ten Australians rating the country’s iconic beach destinations as better than those in Bali, Fiji and Thailand. The Domestic Consumer Demand Survey featured six of Australia’s most iconic beach holiday destinations, popular among… Read the full press release

Game, Set & Match – Enjoy The First Round Of The 2013 Davis Cup With A Luxury Package At Mandarin Oriental, Geneva

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has launched an exclusive package for serious Tennis fans to enjoy the World Group first round of Davis Cup between Switzerland and the Czech Republic in premium VIP seats at Geneva’s Palexpo this February. Specially created for those wanting to enjoy Davis Cup in style, guests booking Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full press release

IHG Opens Crowne Plaza Kochi

Delhi, India, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Kochi. Inaugurated by the Ministers of the State and other dignitaries, the Kochi hotel is the sixth Crowne Plaza to open in the South West Asia region. The 269-room hotel offers guests 14 suites with a spectacular view of the backwaters… Read the full press release

Dubai: The Ultimate Tourism and Travel Hub

flydubai records 285% growth in passenger numbers from the CIS and CEE markets, and 65% from the GCC in 2012 Dubai, UAE, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, has announced remarkable growth figures ahead of its inaugural flight celebrations to Malé, the capital of Maldives. flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith was joined at… Read the full press release

New Afternoon Tea Refreshes the Daily Ritual at The Bar and Alfresco at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Finger sandwiches, baked pastries and tea cakes, and the finest selection of teas. 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a few hours everyday, the daily ritual of the Afternoon Tea brings time to a pleasurable standstill in The Bar and Alfresco at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Afternoon Tea acolytes will find the new tea menu a convivial way to enjoy a tete-a-tete, especially… Read the full press release

Celebrate The Season Of Love At The Charmingly Romantic Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  One of Asia’s best-loved luxury resorts, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai’s 60 acres of tropical northern Thai countryside is an enchanting setting in which to enjoy a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day and throughout the season of love. The Romantic Escape package offers exactly this, combining stunning villa accommodation with pampering… Read the full press release

ORIENT-EXPRESS TAKES TRAINING TO ANOTHER LEVEL

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  This week sees Orient-Express Trains & Cruises steaming ahead with the launch of a series of brand new product training films. The films, a creative educational tool for travel agents and tour operators worldwide, are intended to provide a 360-degree insight into the Company’s intricate rail and cruise experiences from check-in, the journey… Read the full press release

International Tourism Mart Inaugurated at Guwahati Chiranjeevi calls for Accelerating the Rate of Growth of Foreign Tourist Arrivals

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Tourism Mart organized by the Ministry of Tourism was inaugurated at Guwahati today amidst cultural fanfare by the Governor of Assam Shri Janaki BallavPatnaik. Speaking on the occasion Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi said that overwhelming response to the Mart shows the growing interest for travel to the unexplored destinations of the north east. He said… Read the full press release

THE RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION HAS SWEPT THE BOARD IN THE TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARDS

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Out of 650,000 hotels, the public chose the best hotels for 2013 and Red Carnation Hotels are proud to have been recognised as follows: The Milestone Hotel 2nd Top 25 Hotels in the United Kingdom 9th Top 25 Hotels in Europe 24th Top 25 Hotels in the World 3rd Top 25 Luxury… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental And Etihad Guest Unveil Frequent Flyer Partnership

Hong Kong, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it has signed a new partnership with Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways. Etihad Guest members can now earn 500 miles for each eligible stay in a room, or 800 miles in a club room or suite, at any of Mandarin Oriental’s participating hotels… Read the full press release

Silversea Announces New Shorter Voyages

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its continuing mission to provide guests with more choices, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has just announced a new collection of eight shorter cruises for 2013. These convenient four- to seven-day voyages to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean are designed for time-strapped working professionals, travellers who like to combine a cruise with a land program, and individuals who may… Read the full press release

Maldives Traveller Launches Revolutionary Gift Reward Scheme

Members of the Maldives Traveller website can now exchange points for free gifts 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Members of the Maldives Traveller website can now exchange their review points for free gifts. Last year the Maldives Traveller launched a scheme to encourage holiday makers to share their memories of a stay in the tropical paradise… Read the full press release

New Look For 2013 Chicago Jazz Festival

35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Announces Hamid Drake As Artist-in-Residence 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Jazz Festival has long been celebrated as the first of the lakefront music festivals, and as it marks its 35th year, the event will move to Millennium Park from festival grounds in Grant Park, August 29-September 1.  Performances will also happen in the Chicago Cultural Center…. Read the full press release

Polar Plungers Freezin for a Reason at Columbus Zoo

Powell, OH, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Special Olympics Ohio and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcome the Polar Plunge to the Zoo for the third year on Sat. February 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Polar Plunge at the Columbus Zoo is one of nine Polar Plunge fundraising events in Ohio to raise funds for Special… Read the full press release

Rhino Calf Gets Bottle Feeding from Keepers at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keepers at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park gave five-week-old rhino calf Shomili, or Mili, as keepers call her, a bottle feeding as part of her daily nutritional routine this morning.  Animal care has been giving the greater one-horned rhino calf bottle feedings since first time mother Sundari has not been able… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает новый рейс в Казахстан

2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет об открытии рейсов из Новосибирска в Шымкент (Казахстан). Полеты будут осуществляться с 5 апреля 2013 года с периодичностью один раз в неделю – по пятницам. Вылет из новосибирского аэропорта Толмачево в 13:45, прибытие в аэропорт Шымкента – в 15:55 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает… Read the full press release