2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is holding a week-long promotion in Seoul, Korea, and other special themed activities in Sydney, Australia, to promote the 60th Macau Grand Prix, along with the long history and excitement of Macau through its main signature event. “2013 Experience Macau Festival” kicked off on Tuesday (May 21),… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Holidays
Eurostar is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year as over 120,000 passengers are expected to travel over the bank holiday weekend, 10% more than travelled over the equivalent Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend in 2012*. Almost 90,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full press release
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tourism Australia has enlisted Asian celebrities to promote Australia in Greater China
2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has enlisted the support of popular Hong Kong actor and ‘cantopop’ singer Ekin Cheng to showcase Cairns and Sydney’s best tourism experiences in a new television travel series aimed at encouraging more visitors from Greater China. The star will be joined by fellow Asian celebrities Andy Chan Siu Chun, Jacqueline… Read the full press release
Travelodge ZOOcation promotion Offers Free Children’s Zoo Admission with Two-Night Stay
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Looking to get a little something extra out of this year’s summer vacation? Take a ZOOcation! Stay two consecutive nights at your favorite Travelodge® hotel and in addition to great rates and a comfy room, you’ll receive two complimentary children’s tickets good at more than 135 participating zoos across the country…. Read the full press release
VIP treatment for Very Important Residents at HYATT HOUSE®
CHICAGO, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As HYATT house® continues to expand across the country, the brand is rolling out the welcome mat even further to extended stay guests with the debut of the Very Important Resident (VIR) program. Providing guests staying 30 or more nights with a personal touch, the program offers a variety of new services to help… Read the full press release
TravelClick: Online Distribution Channels Experience Healthy Growth in First Quarter 2013
Growth on Online Channels Still Steady NEW YORK, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first quarter 2013, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Second Quarter 2013), which aggregates hotel bookings by channel for… Read the full press release
Get beach-ready this summer with Easy Breezy Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin’s The Spa
Summer is “Easy Breezy” at The Spa at Four SeasonsHotel Dublin. New treatment includes poolside Spa lunch. 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin has launched a new “must-have” summer treatment: Easy Breezy,guaranteed to leave skin beach-ready so for holidays this year, one can just pack and go. Guests relax with a Vanilla Bliss Body Treatment, which exfoliates and nourishes… Read the full press release
Hershey Highmeadow Campground Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Name, Logo and Deluxe Log Cabins
Just in time for summer, new accommodations available for upcoming travel season Hershey, PA, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Hershey Highmeadow Campground is now Hersheypark Camping Resort. Guests visiting the Camping Resort will now be fully immersed in the Hershey experience, including renaming camping areas to reflect areas of the Park and the main… Read the full press release
Soak City Waterpark at Kings Island Opens May 25
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Splashing, sliding, sunning – all spell summer fun at the coolest place around – Soak City Waterpark at Kings Island. The region’s premier waterpark opens for the 2013 season Saturday, May 25. Soak City features more than 50 water activities that can be shared by the whole family, including 30 water… Read the full press release
Essential Travel reveals Three Ways to Add A Touch of Gatsby Glamour To Your Holiday
2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Gatsby madness currently in the air, glamour is the thing on everyone’s minds – and what could be more glamorous than going on holiday…once you’ve passed the queues, driven to the car park and transferred to the terminal! But, there are methods to turn even these into a special occasion. Leading… Read the full press release