2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Sandoval to Unveil Nevada’s First Statewide Brand What: Join Governor Brian Sandoval and Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki for the launch of Nevada’s first-ever statewide brand. This brand will be used for marketing programs by all appropriate state agencies — examples of how this brand will be integrated into other agency’s communications… Read the full press release
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Agoda.com offers great Sri Lanka deals to celebrate the Sinhalese New Year
2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering new deals on the striking island of Sri Lanka to celebrate the Sinhalese New Year, a major event for the ethnic population and the biggest holiday of the year. Similar to other astrologically-determined New Year celebrations in… Read the full press release
The Tourism Authority of Thailand launches “Songkran Splendours” — A variety of events to celebrate the Thai New Year
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising a variety of events from 6 to 21 April 2013 to celebrate the Thai New Year under the name “Songkran Splendours.” The holiday, which falls during the hottest month of the year in Thailand, celebrates the conventional calendar’s “astrological passage” and is marked… Read the full press release
Chile and Peru Pilot New Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has selected the Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu corridor in Peru, and the shores of Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, and Frutillar in the Lakes Region of Chile for the second round of its pilot program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. These new Early… Read the full press release
Matt Moran kicks off the world’s first blogger race around Australia
2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three of Australia’s top bloggers rose to Matt Moran’s gastronomic challenge this morning to mark the start of the T-QUAL Tick Race, a campaign that will see the bloggers racing around Australia to visit some of the country’s quality tourism experiences. During the eight day race, the bloggers from Mummy Smiles (Natalie Birt), YTravel (Caroline… Read the full press release
COLORADO FOR THE BIRDS: BIRDWATCHING TRAILS AND FESTIVALS
DENVER, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the snow-capped Rocky Mountains to the dry grasslands of the short-grass plains, more than 450 species of birds inhabit Colorado’s diverse landscape. Visitors can explore 27 designated birding trails that also highlight the state’s beautiful scenery and enjoy festivals celebrating various avian species across the state. A sampling of birding… Read the full press release
Jersey to join Earth Hour
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Islanders are being urged to join millions of people worldwide who will be turning their lights off on Saturday 23 March as part of Earth Hour. The World Wildlife Fund is holding its annual Earth Hour on 23 March between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm. Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and… Read the full press release
Agoda.com is offering fantastic hotel deals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering fantastic hotel deals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year. The celebration is the biggest holiday of the year in Thailand – Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve all rolled into one…. Read the full press release
Lonely Planet’s Best Trips series has a whole new look and feel– and three brand new titles for road trip ideas in Europe
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet’s Best Trips series has a whole new look and feel– and three brand new titles for road trip ideas in Europe. California’s Best Trips, New England’s Best Trips and Pacific Northwest’s Best Trips are second editions of the successful series, packed with the best road trips for each region to suit any itinerary or interest…. Read the full press release
Nebraska Tourism Commission announces 2013 tourism marketing grants
LINCOLN, NEB. 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Nebraska Tourism Commission today (March 15, 2013) announced 23 tourism marketing grants totaling nearly $125,000 for entities across the state. Grant funds are used to promote attractions and activities in Nebraska. “The grant program helps Nebraska communities spread the word about what Nebraska has to offer potential travelers,” said Nebraska… Read the full press release
David Bowie exhibition is most popular ever staged at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum
Bowie retrospective reveals the Londoner behind the creative cultural icon 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Victoria & Albert Museum’s David Bowie exhibition has broken records, even before it opens on Saturday 23rd March 2013. As the most popular in the museum’s history, it is undoubtedly one of the must-see London events this spring. On display at… Read the full press release
VISITENGLAND PUTS CUSTOMER CARE AT THE HEART OF ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK 2013
2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ahead of English Tourism Week (16 – 24 March 2013), the Minister of Tourism, Hugh Robertson, Lady Cobham, VisitEngland’s Chairman, Dame Judith Mayhew Jonas, Chair of London & Partners and tourism businesses in London shone a light on the importance of customer service in the industry by launching a series of free… Read the full press release
Canada puts on the razzle-dazzle at Indian travel shows
CTC and partners show our country in all its glory at Focus Canada-India and Outbound Travel Mart in Jaipur, New Delhi and Mumbai. 2013-03-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Never underestimate the value of a trade show. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) and industry partners have just spent three weeks in India putting Canada in the hearts and minds of the travel… Read the full press release
LAX FEATURES CELEBRATED LOS ANGELES ARTISTS IN NEW EXHIBITIONS
Los Angeles, California, 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, unveils two new art exhibits at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – A Look at COLA Individual Artist Fellowships featuring paintings, hand-drawn animation, photographs, film and mixed-media artworks, and My Life in Airports featuring Deborah Aschheim’s… Read the full press release
Autograph Collection to Debut in Germany
BERLIN, GERMANY, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s (NYSE: MAR) evolving portfolio of independent hotels, announced today it will debut in Germany later this year with the opening of the 87-room Hotel am Steinplatz in Berlin. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the historic icon will re-open following an extensive renovation after first opening as a hotel… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013 offered as free ebook to celebrate 1,000,000 fans each on Twitter and Facebook
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the world’s #1 guidebook publisher, reached 1 million fans each on both Twitter and Facebook this week. To celebrate, and thank its loyal community, the publisher has launched its “Thanks a Million” campaign. As part of the campaign, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013, the latest edition of the annual series… Read the full press release
Virginia Wine & Dine Month to Celebrate Love by the Glass
-March celebrates local wines at restaurants statewide- RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is taking dining to a new level this March with LOVE by The Glass: Virginia Wine & Dine Month. For epicurean travelers, March is an ideal time to visit Virginia, as restaurants and wine shops statewide put local Virginia wines front and… Read the full press release
Jersey and Normandy join forces at agricultural show in Paris
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Jersey delegation will join the Normandy stand at France’s biggest agricultural show in Paris, the Salon International de L’Agriculture, from 24 February to 3 March 2013. Jersey was invited to attend the show by the General Council of La Manche following a visit last year by representatives from the Island to… Read the full press release
TAV Gallery Hosts The “History Of Commercial Aviation In Turkey” Exhibition
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located at Istanbul Ataturk Airport International Terminal, the culture-art platform TAV Gallery hosted an opening ceremony to present passengers the oil paintings produced by the famous painter Cumhur Koralturk featuring the history of the commercial aviation in Turkey. The opening reception was attended by Ataturk Airport Civilian Administration Manager Ali Bakoglu, DHMI… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport – Inspired Design: Shaker Furniture from the Benjamin Rose Collection
New exhibition features iconic examples of Shaker furnishings from one of the preeminent private collections of Shaker furniture and crafts in the United States. SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The most successful of all American communal sects, the Shakers first established societies in New York and New England in the last two decades of the… Read the full press release
Spring Into San Antonio – And SAVE
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This spring, San Antonio is the perfect destination for travelers looking for a getaway full of activities for a price that won’t break the bank. Historic icons, world-class hotels and resorts, thrilling theme parks, delectable flavors, outdoor adventures and more await visitors in San Antonio – and all at great vacation savings… Read the full press release
The world’s biggest social media team to make Australia the world’s most talked about tourism destination
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has set the industry an ambitious goal of making Australia the world’s most talked about holiday destination in social media. The national tourism agency is sharing its own unique approach to social media by publishing some guidelines it believes the near one million people directly and indirectly working within Australian… Read the full press release
TATNEWS.ORG SEEKING IMAGES OF THAI EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The official media website for the Tourism Authority of Thailand, www.TATNews.org, is inviting all photographers, travelers, media, and anyone interested in photography to participate in their first photo contest of 2013, with the theme being “Thailand Events & Festivals”. The competition is open to professionals and amateurs alike, regardless of age… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Presents ‘Chill-Out To The Next Level’ With Region’s Premiere DJs’ At Horizon
This Premier Rooftop Entertainment Venue Offers the Exclusivity of Bangkok Hottest DJs Line-up PATTAYA, Thailand – 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya presents its latest DJs event throughout February and March 2013 at Horizon restaurant and bar. It has enlisted an eclectic DJ line-up, playing various famous tunes from new funk, jazz, house upbeat to the… Read the full press release
Vermont Tourism Events Calendar: Presidents’ Week through March
MONTPELIER, Vt., 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Presidents’ Week ramps up with festivities in Vermont; enjoy a robust schedule of outdoor events, exhibit openings and nightlife. As the days warm up and sunshine lingers, March ushers in maple season with festivals and tastings all across the state. Here’s a sampler of the hundreds of events posted on… Read the full press release
Canadian Tourism Commission: Tourism industry stands tall in Canada’s social-media conversations
Award-winning apps, fresh bloggers and a new provincial hub are the stars of 2013’s first round-up. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite all the white noise on social networks, Canada’s tourism industry is a prominent voice in the conversations, as the latest newsgathering demonstrates. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) sits alongside our Canadian industry partners on many… Read the full press release
VisitEngland: ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEKS
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to the likes of Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Thomas Burberry and Alexander McQueen, England has more than its fair share of fashion talent. It’s no wonder then that London Fashion Week is a key calendar highlight for fashion scouts, editors and entertainment hotshots around the world. But, with icons hailing from… Read the full press release
BRITAIN SEEN AS A ROMANTIC LOCATION ACROSS THE WORLD
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones. The findings come from a survey where fifteen countries were asked to choose… Read the full press release
Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — First organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the grand evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations namely “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” unveiled tonight (February 12). MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, President of Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM), Ung Vai Meng and Administration Committee member of… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Honors Proud Tradition Of Celebrating Black History Month All Year Long
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will host an array of activities throughout 2013 to honor the Company’s long heritage of serving the African American community and showing its strong dedication to diversity and inclusion. To watch a video of how Southwest Airlines celebrates Black History all year long, visit the airline’s YouTube channel…. Read the full press release