2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the closing date just a week away, potential candidates for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition are being warned not to leave it too late to upload their video entry. Applicants have until April 10 to submit their 30 second video and convince the judges why they should be considered for one… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Holidays
Thailand’s Islands Best in Asia: Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand, always a traveler favorite for places to visit, has garnered yet more awards in TripAdvisor’s Annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2013. In the “Top 10 Islands – Asia” category, Thailand ran away with 40% of the awards, placing first with Ko Tao, in Surat Thani Province. TripAdvisor (TA) writes… Read the full press release
MAJOR INVESTMENTS CONTINUE REINVENTION OF LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is known for continually reinventing itself to provide the best possible experience for visitors. A series of new projects announced recently is injecting more than $5 billion into the destination over the next several years. “This is an exciting time as the confidence in the Las Vegas brand… Read the full press release
VisitEngland Teams up with Wallace & Gromit to Launch ‘Great Adventure’ – a nationwide campaign to boost tourism in the UK in 2013
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board has recruited Wallace & Gromit as Tourism Trailblazers to inspire Britons to take a holiday at home this year. The intrepid duo have pledged to make 2013 the year they take their well-earned holidays here in the UK, and to kick start the holiday season are starring… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Invites Facebook Fans to Get “Dressed at Four Seasons.”
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get inspired by five top fashion blogs’ takes on a Santa Barbara beach getaway then enter to win one of your own plus USD 500 at Montecito boutique Dressed. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is giving fans an opportunity to win a two-night stay at the glamorous oceanfront retreat, along with… Read the full press release
CONSERVATION WINS ON &BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, ZANZIBAR
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on a private atoll, 1.5 kilometres in circumference, off the coast of Zanzibar, &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge has notched up several research and conservation successes over the past 12 months: The Island is one of only two protected nesting sites in Zanzibar for the endangered green turtle. Since 1996 the Lodge has been… Read the full press release
Travelport launches new direct commercial presence in Kenya
Latest Travelport investment in east Africa in response to projected GDP growth of 5.6% Nairobi, Kenya, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to the global travel industry, has today announced the launch of a new direct Travelport commercial presence in Kenya, one of Africa’s fastest growing travel markets. … Read the full press release
UNICEF and Amadeus partner to enable selected travel providers and sellers to raise funds online for UNICEF
New partnership will enable selected travel providers and sellers to raise funds online for UNICEF Madrid, Spain, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, have come together to help shape a better future for the world’s most vulnerable children. The partnership will… Read the full press release
Spring is in the air at Marriott — April Deals of the Month
Beyond the Garden Gates Tour in Frederick, Maryland 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick can explore elegant, whimsical and inventive gardens during the 2013 Beyond the Garden Gates Tour in quaint Downtown Frederick. In a town with a rich history, Frederick residents have turned their backyard gardens into public art displays… Read the full press release
Agoda.com showcases ten exciting rebranded & refurbished hotels in Paris
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is showcasing ten fantastic hotels in Paris that have undergone recent renovations or rebrandings to offer a new style of convenience and ensure the very best experience during a stay in the City of Lights. Paris, of course, has… Read the full press release
Celebrate the Earth in Hershey
Local Attractions Offer Special Events Surrounding Earth Day Hershey, Pa., 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right in time for Earth Day, both ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park and Hershey Gardens offer guests two unique ways to celebrate the planet on Sunday, April 21 with their “Party for the Planet” and “Gardenfest” events. ZooAmerica invites guests to experience “Party for the… Read the full press release
The Rembrandt Hotel welcomes newest associates, Executive Chef Jaume Esperalba and Executive Pastry Chef Lionel Bonnaud
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chef Jaume is a dedicated and talented chef who possesses true flair and creativity with considerable experience in all cuisines. Before joining the Rembrandt, he has been working as an Executive Chef at five stars, high-end luxury resorts and restaurants around the world including Michelin-stars restaurants Drolma in Barcelona, El Raco de… Read the full press release
President of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America Invited Back as Panelist at Mountain Travel Symposium 2013
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that Bob Milne, president, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, North America has been invited back to Mountain Travel Symposium (MTS) to participate in a roundtable discussion about direct bookings versus intermediary… Read the full press release
New Holiday Inn® New York City – Lower East Side Opens as Area’s First Full-Service Hotel
Hotel Located in Heart of Vibrant Lower East Side Neighborhood ATLANTA, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s largest hotel companies announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn® NYC – Lower East Side, in the thriving Lower East Side neighborhood close to major businesses, universities and Manhattan attractions. The… Read the full press release
Opening marks the first Hyatt House hotel in Georgia
CHICAGO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Noble Investment Group and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of HYATT houseAtlanta/Cobb Galleria, the first HYATT house hotel in Georgia. The 149-room hotel provides a refreshing new choice for business and leisure travelers looking for the extra space and amenities allowing a space to live, not just… Read the full press release
Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts’ “De-Stress for Less” Event Provides Antidote for Tense Travelers
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts’ “De-Stress for Less” Event Provides Antidote for Tense Travelers During April’s National Stress Awareness Month. NEW YORK – Is America too stressed out? The answer is a resoundingyes, but new research says a vacation provides hope for frazzled folks if they will only take the time to… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Invites Families to Celebrate Summer with the New Family Residence Villa Package
Enjoy the perfect summer getaway with time dedicated to parents and kids alike. 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s never a better time for a family getaway than summertime. So this year, treat the whole family to a getaway in Chiang Mai, andFour Seasons will ensure that parents and kids alike have their own time to enjoy. The three-night Family Residence… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya invites guests to rediscover a unique lunch concept by the sea at Edge Restaurant
Guests Can Indulge In a Range of Delicious Dining Options at This Stylish Restaurant PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today invited guests to rediscover a unique lunch concept by the sea at Edge Restaurant – featuring an expanded buffet that will offer not only the best of Asia, but also the finest flavours of… Read the full press release
One of the UK’s leading online travel agencies, On the Beach, signs with Travelport
First GDS relationship for leading OTA to drive new hotel, car and flight content Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces a new agreement with On the Beach, one of the UK’s leading online travel agencies. The agreement is… Read the full press release
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 Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition is unleashing the fun with new friends from Unleashed by Petco
This Year’s Event Will Feature More Fun for Families and Fido Than Ever Before San Diego, Calif., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition is unleashing the fun with new friends from Unleashed by Petco. Whether catching a wave with a furry friend or seeking fun on the beach with friends and… Read the full press release
Millennium Park’s Free Music Series Return
Downtown Sound, Loops & Variations and Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz Highlight Summer 2013 Events 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — When the season of free concerts presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) kicks off at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, music fans will want to return more than “Once”… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotel Group offers World-Class Hotel Spas That Understand Exactly What Guests Need
CHICAGO, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an increasingly connected world where travelers are always “on,” Preferred Hotel Group™ presents more than 30 hotel spas worldwide that understand exactly what guests need to turn “off.” As spa-goers worldwide continue to shift their intentions from indulgent relaxation to essential health and wellness, these destinations provide on-trend solutions for… Read the full press release
Arriving race goers get a taste of Aintree at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) is gearing up for the expected influx of horse racing fans as they fly to JLA on their way to the three day John Smith’s Grand National at the Aintree Racecourse, which culminates in the world famous steeplechase on Saturday. To help arriving race-goers get a flavour… Read the full press release
Three Tour Operators To Earn Scholarships for the 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit
Seattle, WA, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Providing financial support to early-stage adventure tourism enterprises is the purpose behind the Tour Operator Scholarships launched today by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the legal office of Rome McGuigan, P.C., adventure travel legal specialists. Deserving scholarship winners for 2013 will gain access to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s global network… Read the full press release
Discovery Centre to Open at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Launching June 2013, the Discovery Centre at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti will allow guests to explore Tanzania’s remarkable wilderness, wildlife, people and culture. Part museum exhibit, part lecture theatre, the Discovery Centre will be the first lodge-based conservation research and education platform in the Serengeti. Visitors will be guided through the Serengeti’s key attributes by the… Read the full press release
JW Marriott Hotels Offer Kids Menu by Keri Glassman — Brings Nutrition, Flavor and Imagination to the Table
Washington, D.C., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has partnered with nationally recognized nutritionist and author Keri Glassman to create a new JW Kids Menu, helping junior jetsetters build healthy eating habits while traveling and arming them with the skills they need to continue the practice at home. The interactive menu, debuting at… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and a cleaner world
Introducing a Greener Way at Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Hotel’s commitment to sustainability and a cleaner world. 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and appreciates the importance of socially responsible programs to help save lives and protect our planet. That’s why the Hotel has partnered with Clean the World to recycle soaps and bottled amenities from guest rooms… Read the full press release
Expedia Adds Beautiful, Simple Itinerary with Live Data to Award-Winning Booking App
Expedia Shares New Download Numbers, Passes 11 Million Downloads Milestone on Eve of Mobile Itineraries Launch BELLEVUE, Wash., 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel company, today announced the addition of a set of robust, visual mobile itineraries capabilities to its award-winning Expedia mobile app. Because the itinerary is connected to the traveler’s… Read the full press release
TAT Promotes Cycling Tours at the “Bangkok Bike 2013”
Bangkok, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with NCC Exhibition Organisers (NEO), is to organise the Bangkok Bike 2013 during 2-5 May 2013 at Hall 4, Impact Muang Thong Thani. The first exhibition of its kind in the country, it is designed to promote the use of bicycles for both recreational… Read the full press release