New role will focus on strengthening industry partnerships SAN JOSE, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Classic Vacations, a top travel luxury wholesaler, announced today that Greg Bernd will assume the position of Vice-Chairman, Industry Relations. In this new role, Bernd will focus exclusively on strengthening industry partnerships and developing new relationships in the ever-changing travel landscape. Bernd… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Holidays
Executive Chef Savas Aydemir Presents New Spring/Summer Menus at Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Talented chef renews lunch and dinner menus, blending the freshest products from different regions of Turkey with international inspirations. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Within its charming and cozy courtyard, Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet offers dishes emphasizing the original rich and local flavours of Turkish cuisine and the Mediterranean. In his new summer menus, Executive… Read the full press release
Hilton hotels in Melbourne have a variety of ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day
MELBOURNE, Australia, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton hotels in Melbourne have a variety of ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day Sunday 12 May, 2013. The famous Hilton buffet breakfast will be available to all between 7am and 11am at Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, just $45 for adults (including a glass of sparkling), $25 for children up… Read the full press release
Stress-Reducing Classes for Spring, Fitness Equipment Upgrades and Outdoor Classes at Trump® Chicago The Spa
CHICAGO, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the warm weather months approaching, The Spa at Trump® at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to introduce state-of-the-art health club equipment, outdoor training and fitness classes designed to provide a fresh approach to health and wellness. From stress relieving group fitness classes to outdoor yoga, the programming offered at the downtown Chicago… Read the full press release
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort Named RCI® Green Award Platinum Winner
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlsbad Seapointe Resort and Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa also take home Gold and Silver honors respectively RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the winners of its RCI Green Awards with Grand Pacific Palisades Resort earning… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila’s Tosca the Italian Grill stages a night of theatrical pleasures
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila’s Tosca the Italian Grill stages a night of theatrical pleasures on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for an evening inspired by Giacomo Puccini’s dramatic opera “La Tosca”. In Puccini’s famous opera, Floria Tosca sings “Vissi d’arte, vissi d’amore” or living for art and love. You,… Read the full press release
IHG continues to increase its presence in the Philippines with the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
IHG opens its third Holiday Inn hotel in the Philippines: Holiday Inn & Suites Makati Makati, Philippines, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) continues to increase its presence in the Philippines with the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati today. The hotel is the fifth IHG hotel in the country and the third Holiday Inn… Read the full press release
127-Room Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport Celebrates Official Opening
CHICAGO, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Innisfree Hotels today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport, a refreshing hotel option for business and leisure travelers alike offering forward-thinking, around-the-clock amenities and modern design. “We’re proud to introduce the Hyatt Place brand to the Pensacola market,” said Rich Chism, director of development, Innisfree… Read the full press release
Palm Springs Wraps Up College Spring Break Campaign
Palm Springs, CA, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The last three colleges out of the ten visited by Palm Springs “street teams” returned back to school this week after their spring break vacation. For the fourth year, the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism sent “street teams” out to campuses in Southern California and Nevada to reach… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Vail to Host “Mushrooms & Mercedes” Event Series in July and August
Foraging expeditions return for third year with guide Larry Evans. 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Vail announces the return of its popular event series “Mushrooms & Mercedes” for summer 2013. Attendees will be escorted in a Four Seasons Mercedes to forage for mushrooms with expert Larry Evans, returning to the Resort’s restaurant Flame for a dinner featuring… Read the full press release
Amadeus enters airline customer loyalty arena with acquisition of Hitit Loyalty
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Powerful combination of Amadeus’ R&D strength and Hitit Loyalty’s track record in loyalty will deliver innovative new product developments and enhancements across Airline IT Madrid, Spain, 8 April 2013: Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, today announces that it has acquired the CRM and loyalty solutions division of Turkey-based… Read the full press release
Traveling throughout Spain and Europe has gotten more rewarding with the new Marriott Rewards® and Iberia Plus partnership
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traveling throughout Spain and Europe has gotten more rewarding with the new Marriott Rewards® and Iberia Plus partnership. Marriott Rewards members can now earn Avios miles for stays at more than 3,700 Marriott International hotels in 70 countries across 14 distinctive brands. Marriott Rewards points can also be redeemed for Avios. Effective… Read the full press release
Travelport Mobile Agent launches in the Pacific
Indispensable tool for travel agents on-the-go Sydney, Australia, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today announced the launch of Travelport Mobile Agent in Australia and New Zealand. This mobile application is available for download from the Apple and Android… Read the full press release
Agoda.com offers great Tokyo hotel deals for the colorful cherry blossom season
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is listing some of the most stylish designer hotels in Tokyo to help celebrate the sakura season – known commonly outside of Japan as the cherry blossom season – one of the most beautiful times to visit the Land… Read the full press release
Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Looking to the Future
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 1963, at the direction of Mayor Louie Welch, seven men gathered at the Rice Hotel. Their purpose—to create an organization dedicated to marketing Houston as a convention and leisure destination. It was their vision that spurred the development of cutting-edge venues like the Astrodome and the George R. Brown Convention Center,… Read the full press release
Dorchester Collection takes luxury to the next level with its impressive penthouse and presidential suites
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dorchester Collection exudes timeless elegance with each of its properties, enjoying glamorous rooms and penthouse suites with spectacular panoramic views. In keeping with each hotel’s unique style whilst staying true to the individuality of each of their cities, the penthouse and presidential suites offer guests an incomparable experience within a comfortable and… Read the full press release
‘Macau Festival 2013’ launched at Sunway Pyramid
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A 3-day large scale tourism promotional activity held in Kuala Lumpur aimed to promote Macau as top destination for both business and leisure in Malaysia to further diversify its tourism source market. Organized by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the ‘Macau Festival 2013′ was taken place at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall… Read the full press release
Summer Travellers to Experience New Upgrades at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai
Additional flights by Ohana by Hawaiian Airlines and Island Air make it easy for vacationers to experience the new amenities on Hawaii’s “private island.” 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — A favourite destination among A-list celebrities, the secret is getting out about Lanai with new enhancements and upgrades on Hawaii’s “private island,” anchored by Four Seasons Resorts Lanai: Manele Bay… Read the full press release
AC Hotels by Marriott Continues Expansion in Europe with the opening of two new properties – in Nice & Barcelona
London, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has continued the expansion of its joint venture with AC Hotels with the opening of two new properties – the AC Hotel Nice on the French Riviera and the AC Hotel Sant Cugat in Catalonia, Barcelona. The two new hotels will be welcome additions to the… Read the full press release
London Hilton on Park Lane Celebrates its 50th Birthday with Gold-Inspired Packages
LONDON, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its golden anniversary, London Hilton on Park Lane has created three gold-inspired packages, starting from £500, marking 50 years of first class hospitality. Guests are invited to join the festivities, with the chance to experience a 9 Carat, 18 Carat or the ultimate Midas Touch Package – a homage to… Read the full press release
Qatar Tourism Authority scores a success at Qatar Career Fair 2013
New tourism strategy paves the way to grow jobs in the tourism industry in Qatar QTA showcases new opportunities for careers and enterprise in tourism Doha, Qatar, 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has successfully concluded its participation in the Qatar Career Fair 2013 which was held from April 1-6, 2013 at the Qatar… Read the full press release
Vacation Ownership Industry Outlook is Strong According to Latest RCI® Research
Hollywood, Fla., 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future of the vacation ownership industry looks bright based on findings announced today by RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN). RCI released the results of its annual membership profile survey, offering perspective into the purchasing patterns, travel intentions,… Read the full press release
The Holiday Inn Express® Brand Brings Back Iconic Stay Smart® Campaign with New Advertising Launch
ATLANTA, 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced the launch of the Holiday Inn Express brand’s new, multi-million dollar, Stay Smart® advertising campaign, featuring two brand-new television commercials that bring back renowned pop-culture tagline, “But I Did Stay at a Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Last Night”. “Holiday Inn Express is… Read the full press release
VisitEngland looks at how to get your culture fix al fresco style this spring
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — With temperatures hitting a comparatively balmy 12 degrees Celsius (!) this week, it seems that spring is finally here. Phew. It’s time to ditch the woolly hat and gloves, stop hibernating indoors and get out in the open. Here, VisitEngland looks at how to get your culture fix al fresco style this… Read the full press release
Inaugral Turkish Riviera Package Holiday Departs From Newquay Cornwall Airport
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at Newquay Cornwall Airport passengers embarked on the inaugural flight to the Turkish Riviera, marking the start of a series of package holidays. In early January 2013 the airport agreed a new commercial venture with OSKA-TRAVEL, who are members of KENBA Group International, to operate on 4 consecutive weeks in April,… Read the full press release
WATA’s Nueva Vista and Anna Khachaturova awarded by the Prime Minister of Armenia
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — WATA is proud to announce that Nueva Vista and Anna Khachaturova, Founder and Director of the company were awarded by the Prime Minister of Armenia as the best employer (headed by a woman) of Armenia. This is one of the most prestigious awards of the country and the winner is selected through a… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy 2013
Third successive year for the world’s most luxurious surfing event August 26 to September 2, 2013. 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — This August, Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy is returning for its third successive year, pitching six ex-world champions in a USD 25,000 showdown that has fast gained a reputation as the world’s most luxurious surfing event. This… Read the full press release
Fairfield Inn & Suites launches new hot breakfast to jump-start travelers’ day
2,500 Travelers Liked It Hot with Fairfield’s NYC Food Truck. 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help resourceful travelers jump-start their day, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott launched its new hot breakfast program, complete with freshly scrambled eggs, sausage and Quaker® oatmeal. To celebrate the expanded offerings, Fairfield Inn & Suites parked its one-day only “Some Like It… Read the full press release
eforea: spa at Hilton expands into Canada at Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
Spa Features Exclusive Treatment Journeys and Innovative Design Elements TORONTO and MCLEAN, Va., 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Innovative global spa concept eforea: spa at Hiltonexpands into Canada at Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa. As the first location for eforea in the country and the fourth eforea spa in North America, the converted 5,000-square-foot spa features an… Read the full press release
New Music Festival Hits the Stage in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passion Pit, an indie band with one of the biggest hits in the country right now, will headline Tachevah: A Palm Springs Block Party, a new open-air concert scheduled April 17, 2013 between the two Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival weekends. Over 7,500 people are expected to attend the… Read the full press release