Toronto, Canada, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissotel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hengli Management Co., Ltd to manage Swissotel Hangzhou, a new 400-room hotel being developed in China’s Zhejiang provincial capital. The hotel will enjoy a favorable… Read the full press release
ATE will be hosted in Cairns for the first time in 2014 The annual event brings together 600 overseas travel buyers from over 40 countries to meet with around 1,700 Australian delegates Sydney, Australia, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its premier travel… Read the full press release
National Campaign Promotes Vacation Experiences Enjoyed throughout Arizona Arizona, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning this week, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) debuts a new travel and tourism advertising campaign promoting the Grand Canyon State as a world-class, leisure destination. The five-month national campaign encourages travelers to “Let Yourself Go” and experience various, unique Arizona travel… Read the full press release
More than 30 hotels opened in this category since the beginning of the year Paris, France, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the World Travel Market in London, Accor announces the expansion of its offer in main European cities for city breaks, through several important openings. Big European cities are the major destinations for city breakers who are looking to… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup has been shortlisted for the ScotRail franchise competition by the Scottish Government. The Group currently operates the franchise which provides passenger train services throughout Scotland. The new ten year contract, with a potential break point after five years, will be awarded next year and is expected to start in April… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2014 marks the centenary of the start of the First World War, a landmark anniversary for England and the world. The First World War Centenary Partnership, led by Imperial War Museums (IWM), will mark the centenary by leading a vibrant, four-year cultural programme that includes over 500 new exhibitions and 1,500… Read the full press release
Tree will be unveiled at lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 26 Chicago, Il, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago is thrilled to announce that the Moore Family Tree from South Holland, Illinois was selected to serve as this year’s Christmas tree on Daley Plaza. The57-foot Colorado blue spruce will be lit at the 100th Anniversary of Chicago’s Christmas Tree Lighting… Read the full press release
POWELL, Ohio, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of our Wildlights display, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 22, 2013. Guests will have more time to visit Wildlights as the event has been extended through Jan. 5, 2014. The Zoo’s… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at World Travel Market in London, VisitEngland, the national tourist board, announced that according to the Great Britain Tourism Survey the number of domestic overnight holiday trips was up by 9 per cent in Great Britain and 9 per cent in England during July this year compared to the same… Read the full press release