Book your summer flights now! 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — NIKI is expanding its network in time for summer 2013, with brand-new destinations in Greece and even more flights from Vienna. Following new additions to the airline’s Greek schedules last summer, NIKI is transforming Vienna International Airport into a hub for flights to Greece for the entire… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Vacations
Hilton Naples Announces A Commissioned Holiday Themed Sand Sculpture Is Underway
A Sand Sculpture Will Welcome Guests and Local Community of Hilton Naples Throughout the Holiday Season NAPLES, Fla. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples today announced they commissioned a holiday themed sand sculpture in their lobby for the holidays. A story of a mythical holiday in Naples, Florida will emerge in the lobby of Hilton… Read the full news article
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort Fast Facts
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Grand Resort Fast Facts Truly Grand Both tropical and traditional, the Island Grand is the TradeWinds’ classic, fun, family-friendly Florida beachfront resort. It is casual, yet crisp, active yet relaxing, busy yet exhilarating, complete in its offerings yet individual in its attention. The Two Palm Certified Green Lodge is located… Read the full news article
TradeWinds Island Resorts Relaxing & Riveting Recreation
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Resorts Relaxing & Riveting Recreation Complete Resort Experience Complete in its offerings, perfect in its setting, relaxed in its attitude and attentive in its approach, the TradeWinds Island Resorts provide the idealized Florida vacation experience. Guests at each individual beachfront resort have complete charging privileges at both properties. Resort Amenity… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Nevis Premieres on Tennis Channel TV’s Destination West Indies Segment
Travellers can tune in this season to follow tips from favourite tennis experts as they hit the scene in St. Kitts & Nevis Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tennis lovers can tune in to the Tennis Channel’s Destination Tennis series this season for a virtual visit to one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets: St. Kitts… Read the full news article
Silversea’s Galapagos Expedition Cruises Now Open For Booking
Ft. Lauderdale, FL — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea has opened the books for its 2013 and 2014 Galápagos programs. Its year-round schedule of 7-day expedition voyages aboard the 100-guest, all-suite Silver Galapagos will begin operating in late September 2013 featuring the following options: Western Itinerary: Sailing Saturday to Saturday roundtrip from Baltra Island, Silver Galapagos will… Read the full news article
Travel in style at Capella Singapore
Capella Singapore invites guests to explore the beauty of Singapore through the lens of luxury SINGAPORE, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Setting the benchmark for true luxury, Capella Singapore presents a holiday experience like no other. Guests can now travel in true style and comfort and explore all that Singapore has to offer with the Travel in… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco Welcomes New General Manager
HONG KONG, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. His appointment commenced 1 November 2012. Mr. Bowman first joined Mandarin Oriental in 1997 and has held a variety of hotel management positions within the Group, including at Elbow Beach, Bermuda; Mandarin… Read the full news article
Ian Williams Appointed Manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele
Four Seasons veteran returns home to the islands Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ian Williams has been named manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele. In his new role, Williams will oversee the rooms and laundry divisions at the 102-room Resort. “Ian is a great addition to the Lanai ‘ohana,” says Tom Roelens, general… Read the full news article
Cruiseport Boston Shatters Passenger Records in 2012
Cruiseport Boston Shatters Passenger Record with 2012 Season More than 380,000 Passengers Used Cruiseport Boston BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cruiseport Boston, which serves as an important economic engine to the region, finished the 2012 season with a record 380,054 cruise vacationers, a 23 percent increase over 2011, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced today. Fueling… Read the full news article
airberlin: New network strategy from summer 2013 inspired by efficiency drive
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has strategically revised its route network for next summer. The timetable modi-fications have been designed to increase efficiency and mainly refer to the intercontinental routes to the USA as well as the airline’s hubs in Palma de Mallorca and Vienna. The important consideration was not to reduce but to transfer capacities,… Read the full news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Recommends 10 Cool Ways to Get to Know Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recommends their top ten attractions and activities in Guangzhou. 1. Soar to the top of the Canton Tower Just across the Pearl River from Four Seasons, the Canton Tower is a 600 metre (1,968 foot) spire that has been nicknamed “the supermodel” for its narrow hourglass silhouette…. Read the full news article
RCI® Celebrates Nearly 100 New Affiliated Properties In 2012, With Spectacular Additions In Third Quarter
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced the addition of 22 affiliated properties to its global exchange network in the third quarter of 2012, bringing the total to 98 new properties for the year. These additions join the more than 4,000 quality resorts in highly-desirable destinations around the world… Read the full news article
SAS opens a winter route to Geneva in January
SAS will introduce direct winter flights between Helsinki and Geneva for the skiing season beginning on 12 January 2012 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline will fly the route once a week on Saturdays until 23 March. The new route will offer a new alternative to reach the winter wonderland of the Alps directly. The flight… Read the full news article
Silversea’s Silver Cloud Completes Major Refurbishment
2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises’ Silver Cloud is currently sailing on her first voyage following a successful three-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy, where extensive renovations were made to nearly every area of the ultra-luxury ship. Silver Cloud’s interior decoration has been completely renovated, including all the suites, public spaces and dining venues, in order to introduce a… Read the full news article
NEW AND INSIGHTFUL JOURNEYS ABOARD ORIENT-EXPRESS’ TRAINS & CRUISES IN 2013
2012-11-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those looking for the ultimate journey of a lifetime will find inspiration from Orient-Express, as it reveals new and exciting trips across its trains and cruises for 2013. New fascinating voyages and detailed itineraries are on offer aboard each train and cruise, from cruising along the stunning rivers in France and Myanmar,… Read the full news article
Celebrate The Holiday Season With Chef Pierre Gagnaire At Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Hong Kong, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gourmands can indulge this holiday season and ring in 2013 at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas with a host of deliciously celebratory events. New Year’s Eve With A Gagnaire Twist From December 28, 2012 – January 3, 2013 world renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire makes a special guest appearance at the Five-Star restaurant… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Sommelier Wins World Sake Championship
Hong Kong, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kaoru Izuha, Assistant Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s sushi restaurant Sushi SORA, won this year’s prestigious Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) Category of the Third Kikisake-shi World Championship. Ms Izuha claimed the honour out of 25,000 certified sake sommelier competitors. The Kikisake-shi World Championship, sponsored by the Sake Service Institute, selects the world’s… Read the full news article
Lufthansa holiday flights for summer 2013 now bookable
New summer destinations added to timetable 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa has opened bookings for its programme of tourist flights for the coming 2013 summer season, and has added four new, attractive holiday destinations to its route network. Whether it is a beach holiday, a journey of discovery or a city break, passengers who are taking… Read the full news article
Silversea’s Silver Cloud Completes Major Refurbishment
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises’ Silver Cloud is currently sailing on her first voyage following a successful three-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy, where extensive renovations were made to nearly every area of the ultra-luxury ship Silver Cloud’s interior decoration has been completely renovated, including all the suites, public spaces and dining venues, in order to introduce a… Read the full news article
THE PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP™ GUIDE TO HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Destinations Spread Festive Cheer from California to Ireland CHICAGO – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — From in-room Christmas tree deliveries to bedtime tuck-ins from Santa Claus, members of Preferred Hotel Group’s global portfolio of independent luxury hotels are offering memorable experiences this holiday season. Whether looking to celebrate holiday cheer on the California coast or in the Irish… Read the full news article
Late Rooms, Merry Christmas Markets in Europe & the UK
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Christmas draws ever closer and the festivities commence, LateRooms.com, the UK’s leading hotel bookings specialist, has compiled a list of their most recommended European Christmas market destinations and hotels for your every festive need. The run up to the Christmas season is the perfect opportunity to explore Europe’s best loved cities… Read the full news article