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
Category Archives: Resorts
World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony held in Maldives
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels, Air Mauritius, Sun Island Resort & Spa, Seychelles and Lux Resorts were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony, held at the Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives on 12th May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEO’s and SVPs of leading travel… Read the full press release
48th Volvo World Match Play Championship Opening Day Drama Sets The Scene
The opening group matches of the 48th Volvo World Match Play Championship were completed on Thursday as the two seeded players in each group of three went head-to-head. 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — First out were Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño and Welshman Jamie Donaldson who shared the opening two holes before the Spaniard moved into birdie mode to go three-up at the turn…. Read the full press release
CHRIS and HOLA Conferences Set Record Crowds
COSTA MESA, California, USA, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The numbers are in, and both the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) and Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) welcomed record crowds in Miami this past week. The conferences were held back-to-back at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami hotel in Miami, Florida, USA, on May 6-9. This… Read the full press release
Atmosphere brand launches its official Logo!
2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Atmosphere brand launches its official Logo! The primary objective of the logo is to showcase the new ‘Indian Ocean’ resort brand in the right perspective to the discerning traveller, with the usage of the vibrant tropical Indian Ocean blues, the pristine turquoise of the lagoon and the symbolic sun of the Indian… Read the full press release
GBTA USA Chapter Task Force Delivers Recommendations and Plan for Future Growth
Recommendations Well Received At Salt Lake City Meeting Alexandria, VA, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, is proud to announce the completion of a critical next step forward with the delivery of Chapter Task Force recommendations to grow membership in the chapter system across… Read the full press release
The First Maldivian Whale Shark Festival on 29th June 2013
2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) in association with Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will launch the first Maldivian Whale Shark Festival in South Ari atoll on 29th June 2013. This one-day festival has been… Read the full press release
TRACKER DOGS BOOST ANTI-POACHING INITIATIVES AT &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In yet another innovative move aimed at promoting the preservation of Africa’s precious wildlife areas and their inhabitants, five specially selected dogs and their handlers arrived at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa on 1 May 2013 to begin an intensive ten-week training course. Part of the Rhino Dogs Project established… Read the full press release
PATA pledges the association’s ongoing support for the complete visitor economy
UNTWO and private sector support goals of the ‘CVE’ Bangkok, 2013-05-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The PATA CEO Martin Craigs this week wrote to attendees and speakers of the PATA Annual Summit to pledge the association’s ongoing support for the complete visitor economy. The concept of the complete visitor economy was endorsed by private and public sector… Read the full press release
Morocco – UNWTO and UNDP support new system of classification for tourism accommodation
Madrid, 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO, the Government of Morocco and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement to support the Ministry of Tourism of Morocco in the implementation of a new classification system for tourism accommodation establishments. Strengthening the quality of accommodation across all establishments is central to consolidate the competitiveness of Morocco… Read the full press release
GBTA Foundation / Project ICARUS Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2013 in Europe
Project ICARUS is looking to recognise Outstanding Achievements in furthering business travel and meetings sustainability programmes Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS proudly announce the first Project ICARUS European Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability, in business travel and meetings… Read the full press release
Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives is the proud host of the World Travel Awards
2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives is the proud host of the World Travel Awards (WTA), the most prestigious awards ceremony in the world tourism sector. This debut event would be held on the 12th of May 2013 and is definitely a first for the Maldivian Tourism Industry – first time such… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel: Automated I-94 Form Important Step in Modernizing Admissions Process for International Travelers
Washington, D.C., 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its rollout of an automated I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, which will make the admissions process for international travelers lawfully visiting the United States more efficient – and will maximize resources for CBP officers at ports of entry – by moving… Read the full press release
RCI announces agreement with Travel Smart Vacation Club which will offer more luxurious vacation experience for members
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced an affiliation agreement with Travel Smart Vacation Club. The affiliation agreement includes two resorts, which will offer a more luxurious vacation experience for members through several resort upgrades: Royalton Punta Cana in… Read the full press release
Strategic Partnership signed between UNWTO and PATA to help the continued growth of tourism in Asia
Madrid, Spain/ Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Advancing economic diversification, cultural and environmental preservation through tourism are the key objectives of a new Strategic Partnership signed between UNWTO and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on the occasion of the PATA Annual Summit (April 26) in Bangkok, Thailand. The lasting support to the development objectives and… Read the full press release
The 3rd Silk Road Task Force Meeting defines future Silk Road Action Plan
Madrid/Baku, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Delegates from over 15 countries and representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations, gathered around the 3rd meeting of the Task Force of the Silk Road Task Force (22-23 April, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan). The strong… Read the full press release
UNWTO/ATM Ministerial Forum – Setting a common growth agenda for tourism and aviation
Madrid/Dubai, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The development of tourism in the Middle East is the prime example of how tourism and aviation can act together as drivers of growth. With the region as a background, Ministers of Tourism and aviation leaders will gather at the UNWTO/ATM Ministerial Forum to set a common agenda for air transport and tourism that allows… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards 2013 in the Maldives
Maldives to host World Travel Awards 2013 – Indian Ocean category 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Maldives…the sunny side of life” is proud to be hosting the World Travel Awards Regional Category on 12th May 2013 at Paradise Island Resort and Spa. This is the first time a travel event of such high calibre is being hosted… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Ownership wins ACE Philanthropic of the Year Award
WVO Takes Home Nine ARDA Awards as Leader in Vacation Ownership Industry Orlando, Fla., 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO) won the ACE Philanthropic of the Year Award, along with eight other prestigious industry awards at the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Gala in Hollywood, Fla. The ARDA Awards celebrate the best… Read the full press release
AH&LA APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act and commends the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” senators for their efforts to fix the U.S. immigration system so that it serves our economy. AH&LA supports the inclusion of a temporary worker program… Read the full press release