Category Archives: Beach Holidays

Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation launches global advertising campaign with BBC to promote the Maldives as a tourism destination

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MALDIVES, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) have launched a global advertising campaign with BBC to promote the Maldives as a tourism destination.  The campaign which will run from September to October 2014 will feature the unique aspects of the Maldives tourism product under the tag line “Sunny side… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways boosts services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket effective October 26

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Daily Flights to Phuket will be De-linked from Kuala Lumpur Effective October 26 DOHA, Qatar, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will boost services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket, effective October 26th, 2014. The airline currently serves the Doha – Phuket route daily via a linked service through the Malaysian… Read the full press release

Maldives awarded the ‘Favourite Islands Destination’ at the Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Travel Awards

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MALDIVES, 2014-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives received a prestigious award at the annual Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Travel Awards held at the Ham Yard Hotel in London on 2nd September 2014. Acting High Commissioner Ahmed Shiaan was in attendance to collect the award in the ‘Favourite Islands Destination’ category, where Maldives saw off competition from… Read the full press release

Maldives hosts media familiarisation tour targeting the Korean mainstream media

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MALDIVES, 2014-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives is currently hosting a media familiarisation tour targeting the Korean main stream media from 31st August – 6th September 2014.  Co-ordinated by the Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation and S Marketing (a Korean Public Relations Agency), with the theme “Healing Honeymoon with Pure Nature”, the main objective of… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. opens 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo. The grand opening celebration took place today in Santo Domingo and was graced with the presence of President Danilo Medina, Minister of Tourism Francisco… Read the full press release

Chinese and Chinese Taipei tourists will pay no visa fees when visiting Thailand purely for the purpose of tourism between August – October 2014

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Bangkok, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Holders of Chinese and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) passports will be exempt from paying the visa fees when visiting Thailand purely for the purpose of tourism for the period of 3 months between August – October 2014. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced on… Read the full press release

Jimbaran Bay Cooking Academy opens at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay on August 4, 2014

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Bali’s only resort with a stand-alone cooking school Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Delicious local food is one of Bali’s most famous attractions, and now visitors can take home the authentic flavours of Indonesian cuisine, thanks to the new Jimbaran Bay Cooking Academy, opening August 4, 2014, atFour Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay…. Read the full press release

Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation to sponsor the Asian Surfing Champion Maldives

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MALDIVES, 2014-7-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC) today signed the agreement as the main sponsor for Asian Surfing Champion Maldives. The agreement was signed between Asian Surfing Championship (ASC), Maldives Body Boarding Association (MBBA) and MMPRC to hold the event in Maldives. The first ASC Maldives Open event will be… Read the full press release

LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014

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Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius is delighted to announce that it has been named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014, an annual ranking of the best reviewed hotels as determined by one of the world’s largest full-service online travel site. Pulling from nearly two million annual verified… Read the full press release

Hotel Cala del Porto launched its new beach club “La Vela”

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Maremma, Italy, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the coast of the picturesque Maremma with magnificent views of the Tuscan Archipelago, Hotel Cala del Porto, a Relais & Chateaux member, has just launched its new beach club, “La Vela”. The club features a spacious wellness area (130 m²) including solarium, Turkish bath and massage treatment rooms, a large… Read the full press release

Coco Collection appoints Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island

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MALDIVES, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, the ultimate private island retreat reserved for only the most discerning travellers. Secluded, secret and serene, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island is one of the world’s… Read the full press release

Maldives: Sunland Hotels and Coco Collection appointed Armand Chaudhary COO

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Maldives, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunland Hotels and Coco Collection have appointed Armand Chaudhary as Chief Operating Officer to lead daily operations of the group of companies. While being based in the group’s new and stylish head office in the capital Male’, Armand will oversee the company’s four properties in the Maldives, namely the exclusive… Read the full press release

Maldives: Kandolhu Island now a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member

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Maldives, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu is a heart shaped island with wide sweeping beaches surrounded by a ring of an intricately formed house reef; a venue ideal for romantics and those seeking a blissful holiday in the beautiful island-dotted nation of the Maldives. The small island with just… Read the full press release

Maldives: 10 day Yoga Retreat at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu this June by German Yoga Guru Birgit Feliz Carrasco

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Maldives, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For visitors planning to spend their summer holidays in Maldives, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu has a special treat in store this June – a 10 day Yoga Retreat led by Birgit Feliz Carrasco, an experienced Yoga Guru from Germany. Starting on the 01st of June, this exclusive retreat will… Read the full press release

Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula launches ‘Food, Fashion and Fitness Getaway’ from June 19 to 22, 2014

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Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has launched a ‘Food, Fashion and Fitness Getaway’ from Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 June to immerse guests in gastronomy, style and wellbeing. Targeting both fitness fanatics and those keen step-up their exercise regime, the three-night break includes an… Read the full press release

Emirates to offer twice daily flights to Seychelles

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Two additional weekly flights increase choices available to travellers DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has announced it will step up its operations to the Seychelles by increasing services to double daily later this year. The introduction of two more flights per week on the route into… Read the full press release

Jersey to sponsor Best for Beach Tourism category in the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014

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JERSEY, 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey is sponsoring the Best for beach tourism category in the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014, sponsored by the Oman Ministry of Tourism. The Awards offer a chance for holidaymakers and the travel industry to honour the heroes and share the stories of the most exciting and enduring responsible… Read the full press release

Coco Collection’s Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu focuses on eco-friendly initiatives to help Maldives preserve its environment

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MALDIVES, 2014-04-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, part of the prestigious Coco Collection and renowned for its rustic and sustainable hospitality, is actively involved in eco-friendly initiatives to ensure that the Maldives remains a top tourist hot spot. With their focus set firmly on green luxury, the resort aims to preserve its… Read the full press release

Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi awarded Best Luxury Destination Spa in Maldives at World Luxury Spa Awards 2014

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Maldives, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is honored that Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi is among the winners of the prestigious World Luxury Spa Awards 2014. The award of Best Luxury Destination Spa in Maldives is the latest achievement in an impressive list of awards for Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi…. Read the full press release

British fashion designer Jonathan Saunders teamed up with Thomson to create limited edition of beach wear and beach bags

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Luton, UK, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — World renowned British fashion designer, Jonathan Saunders, has teamed up with leading holiday company Thomson to create a limited edition range of beach wear and beach bags for women and men. He has also designed and accessorised a bespoke pool area at the new 5 star Sensatori Resort Jamaica… Read the full press release

90 young sea turtles released during the 20th Laguna Phuket Sea Turtle Release Ceremony on 21 February, 2014

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Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The 20th Laguna Phuket Sea Turtle Release Ceremony, held on 21 February, 2014, saw 90 young sea turtles released into the sunset waters of the Andaman Sea on the Angsana Laguna Phuket beachfront. The beach ceremony, joined by more than 500 donors and spectators, was part of Laguna Phuket’s… Read the full press release

Maldives: Anantara Kihavah Villas unveils surreal underwater wedding package

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Maldives, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples dreaming of a fantasy wedding in a truly unique kind of paradise can descend into the Indian Ocean’s dazzling depths for a surreal underwater ceremony at Anantara Kihavah Villas in the breathtaking Maldives, as part of the resort’s Dive Wedding package. In this adventurous ceremony, couples are surrounded by mesmerising marine… Read the full press release

Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation and Tourism Industry of Maldives to attend FITUR Fair in Madrid, Spain from 22-26 January 2014

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Maldives, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with Tourism Industry of Maldives participated at the Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITUR Fair held in Madrid, Spain from 22-26 January 2014.  Fitur is one of the grand global events for the tourist industry and the leading trade show for the Latin American market.  Approximately… Read the full press release

Outrigger property in Phuket listed in the top ten family hotels in Thailand in TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — fter only nine months open, the newest Outrigger property in Phuket has entered the top ten hotels for families in Thailand in the TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The resort has been hailed by online reviewers on TripAdvisor as the 8th best Hotel for Families in Thailand. The accolade was part… Read the full press release

Southwest Airline to start service to Aruba, The Bahamas, and Jamaica from July 1, 2014

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BOOK NOW! Service to Aruba, The Bahamas, and Jamaica Begins July 1 Integration of AirTran Airways into Southwest Airlines Enters Final Phase Dallas, TX, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today delivered Customers a trio of Caribbean beach destinations just in time for summer travel planning. The largest carrier of domestic passengers in the… Read the full press release

Thailand welcomed 26,735,583 visitors in 2013

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has welcomed a total of 26,735,583 visitor arrivals in 2013, exceeding the year’s original target of 26.1 million and representing a 19.6 per cent increase over 22,353,903 international tourists in 2012. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of TAT said, “This achievement brings much joy to Thailand and the country’s travel and… Read the full press release

Thailand’s beach resort destination Krabi named New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2014”

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Krabi, a beach resort destination on southern Thailand’s Andaman coast, is welcoming more flights and being listed as one of the “52 Places to Go in 2014” by the New York Times. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of TAT said, “The increasing number of flights through Krabi Airport, and the recent release… Read the full press release

Welcome Lunar New Year with Dj Parvenu at W Retreat & Spa Maldives

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Maldives, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives is the perfect gateway to experience Lunar New Year in style. The Retreat will be electrified to the tunes of DJ Parvenu, a duo composed of Damian Boylan and Jonathan Daltrey, winners of W Hotels & burn studio DJ Lab 2013. Jetting around the world and performing… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet’s travel experts handpicked their ultimate travel resolutions for 2014 in brand new inspirational eBook

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Melbourne, Australia, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet’s team of travel experts have handpicked their ultimate travel resolutions for 2014 in a brand new inspirational eBook: Travel Resolutions: 52 New Ways to Experience Planet Earth. From learning to cook the Jordanian way in Wadi Musa, to mastering the ancient art of flower arranging in Kyoto, Japan; the free eBook… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Aqua Magic on the Red Sea Coast opened on 1 January 2014

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-1-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — For many a holiday dream will become reality as the Steigenberger Aqua Magic on the Red Sea Coast opened its doors on 1 January 2014. “The Steigenberger Aqua Magic is the ideal complement to our Al Dau Beach Resort in Hurghada”, commented Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of the Steigenberger Hotel… Read the full press release