Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Reveals All-American Summer Adventures

CHICAGO, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Believing that nothing captures the excitement of the season quite like an all-American summer vacation, Preferred Hotels® & Resorts introduces four getaways that showcase some of the country’s most entertaining events and attractions. From quirky roadside attractions to traditional New England clambakes and classic state fairs, these coast-to-coast (and in between) adventures deliver… Read the full press release

Yet another victory of &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve against the Rhino Poachers

&BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE SENDS STRONG MESSAGE TO RHINO POACHERS 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In two separate incidents, a total of six suspected rhino poachers have been arrested and one killed in and around &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Earlier today, four suspects entered &Beyond Phinda and were intercepted in a joint operation by the Phinda… Read the full press release

Australia has been voted the “Best Country in the World” by readers of one the UK’s top luxury travel magazines

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The country’s latest tourism accolade was awarded by the readers of the Telegraph’s Ultratravel magazine as part of their annual reader survey. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said Australia had finished ahead of Italy, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States and confirmed the country’s continued desirability amongst the Brits as… Read the full press release

Tourism Exchange Between Thailand and Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to address a gap in travel between Thailand and the island of Kyushu in Japan, a tourism exchange was recently organized in the city of Fukuoka between the Thai Government and the private sector of Japan’s travel industry. To mark the 40th Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation,… Read the full press release

VIA Rail receives “AirRail Concept of the Year” award at the Global AirRail Awards 2013

Montréal, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ —  With its strategy of creating partnerships with airlines and other transport providers allowing passengers to plan, book and pay for intermodal trips in a seamless fashion, VIA Rail Canada (viarail.ca) received the “AirRail Concept of the Year” awardat the Global AirRail Awards 2013 ceremony, in Frankfurt on May 16th.  The Global AirRail Awards ceremony is one of the most… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage to host two pirate themed events next week

It’s a Pirate’s Life for Islanders of All Ages 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage will be hosting two pirate themed events next week, as they introduce a new event specifically for adults, providing a fascinating insight into the facts and fiction behind piracy. As well as the popular half-term children’s event which sees pirates take… Read the full press release

Arizona Office of Tourism launches its Summer in AZ regional campaign

Regional Campaign Promotes Summer Destinations throughout Arizona  2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer fun is closer than you think! This week the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) launches its Summer in AZ regional campaign, website and sweepstakes marketing the Grand Canyon State’s exhilarating summertime destinations. Launched just in time for Arizonans to start planning summer vacations, the campaign promotes… Read the full press release

Специальные тарифы S7 Airlines в Пекин

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, предлагает специальные тарифы на авиабилеты из Новосибирска в Пекин. В рамках специальной акции, которая продлится до 26 мая 2013 года, можно по сниженным тарифам приобрести авиабилеты на рейсы Новосибирск — Пекин — Новосибирск, которые будут выполняться с 27 мая по 1 августа 2013 года. Размер специального… Read the full press release

Raffles Praslin Seychelles Offers Luxury Family Getaway

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ideal place to indulge in luxury, Raffles Praslin Seychelles features architecturally exquisite villas with private plunge pool, touched by the sublime beauty of white powdered sands, azure oceans and lush green hills. With the “Short and Suite” offer, guests can extend their stay in paradise and enjoy 4 nights for the… Read the full press release

Columbus Zoo Vet Training Program Receives Professional Certification from American College of Zoological Medicine

Powell, Ohio, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The animal health experts at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are proud to announce their zoological medicine residency program has received accreditation by the American College of Zoological Medicine. This certification recognizes the high standard of training provided by the program and has been granted to only 23 similar programs worldwide… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo teams up with Umpqua Bank to Name the zoo’s new Asian small-clawed otters

SEATTLE, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Woodland Park Zoo is teaming up with Umpqua Bank to name the zoo’s new playful pair of Asian small-clawed otters, residents of the zoo’s new Bamboo Forest Reserve exhibit. The two contest winners will each take home a $100 Umpqua Bank savings account, a ZooParent adoption, and a visit from an… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco offers variety of proposal and wedding packages

Hong Kong, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco offers a variety of proposal and wedding packages for guests wishing to devote their everlasting love to each other. The hotel’s sky deck on the 40th floor provides couples the ideal location for a private proposal or to share their wedding day with family and friends surrounded… Read the full press release

Successful resettlement of Eurasian cranes in the British Isles with the support of Lufthansa Group

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — News from Great Britain that The Great Crane Project there has succeeded in establishing the resettlement of the Eurasian crane in that country – with the support of the Lufthansa Group. For more than 400 years, the majestic large birds were regarded as being extinct in England. In 2010, within the… Read the full press release

Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise offers all-new 2013 SRT Viper

ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car enthusiasts in Southern California have one more exciting option to choose from when renting a car from the Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise – Chrysler Group’s all-new 2013 SRT Viper. Enterprise purchased a sleek red Viper with black leather interior, one of an extremely-limited number that have been built and sold… Read the full press release

Storyboards, a fresh business blog and Facebook contests make the headlines in this latest round-up from across Canada

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s no sting in the tail in the Canadian travel social-media stories that flow through cyberspace. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has plenty of tales of its own for international audiences but is happier sharing the authentic and unique experiences of other travellers on social media. If you know a Canadian tourism business or… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announces variety of hotel deals for the Great Singapore Sale

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced a variety of hotel deals in the leadup to the Great Singapore Sale, one of the island nation’s biggest yearly events. Celebrating its 20th year and taking place from 31 May to 28 July, the sale – often abbreviated… Read the full press release

Jet2.com and Norwegian Join Travelport Merchandising Platform

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today announces that European low cost carriers, Jet2.com and Norwegian, are the latest participants in the aggregated shopping component of its recently launched Travelport Merchandising Platform. Travelport Aggregated Shopping, an industry first, consolidates… Read the full press release

Ryanair Supports Spanish Foundation “Pequeño Deseo”

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 May) announced a €25,000 donation to the Spanish Foundation “Pequeño Deseo” (“Small Wishes”), the latest in a line of charities to receive ongoing contributions from the sale of Ryanair’s ‘Fly To Win’ onboard scratchcards. Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary and several members of Ryanair’s cabin crew… Read the full press release

Marriott Foundation Support China’s Youth through the Marriott China Hospitality Education Initiative

$6.5 Million Investment to Expand Opportunities for Youth through the China Hospitality Education Initiative. 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has committed 40.5 million RMB ($6.5 million) over five years to support China’s youth through the Marriott China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI). The purpose of this initiative is to enhance… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: Brazil, Russia, India & China markets find appeal in cities and towns across Britain

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In what was a memorable year for Britain, new analysis(1) released by the national tourism agency show that 2012 continued the rise in the number of overseas visitors looking to experience the very best of what Britain has to offer. Unsurprisingly, London was the star performer in a year in which it became… Read the full press release