Category Archives: Holidays

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Introduces the Surf & Turf Package

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Package combines overwater bungalow and beachfront villa stay; includes sea and land tour with marine biologist. 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Combining the best of accommodation experiences, Four SeasonsResort Bora Bora introduces the Surf & Turf package, providing its guests with a combination stay of an overwater bungalow (surf) and a two-bedroom beachfront villa (turf). The Resort’s 100 overwater bungalows range from… Read the full press release

Travellers Retreat to the Beach at Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies

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Luxury beach houses with butler service offer snorkelling gear sized to fit and room service delivered right to the front deck. 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s not just another day at the beach when guests of Four SeasonsResort Nevis check into their own private Beach House on the Resort’s famed stretch of Pinney’s Beach. Just steps from the water’s… Read the full press release

“Why Not” Celebrate Summer in Style at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

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Value and luxury combine to make it a summer to remember at Sonoran Desert retreat. 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ —  With rates beginning at USD 139.00 per night this summer, “why not” experience the best of AAA Five-Diamond luxury at Four SeasonsResort Scottsdale at Troon North. Guests enjoy casual comfort, renowned personal service, and temperatures up to… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: The Darker Side To Our Green And Pleasant Land

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2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ —  This year marks the 125th anniversary of the notorious Jack the Ripper murders in East London in 1888. The identity of the killer of five – or possibly six – women has remained a mystery, but the case has continued to horrify and fascinate. In the run up to the anniversary… Read the full press release

Ocean College teams up with Leeds Bradford Airport to offer fantastic diving discounts for Yorkshire’s sun seekers

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2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the launch of Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) newest route to Sharm el Sheikh with Thomson and First Choice, the only tour operator flying customers to the popular holiday destination from Leeds Bradford in Summer 2013, renowned dive school Ocean College is offering aspiring Yorkshire scuba divers 20% off a Discover… Read the full press release

In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to almost 200 nonstop destinations

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2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to 191 passenger destinations served by 63 airlines. For the whole 2013 summer season from 31 March to 27 October over 115,000 passenger flights are scheduled, offering nearly 17 million seats. The average number of seats offered per flight increases from 141… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the Middle East will support the single, largest global warming awareness initiative, Earth Hour

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday, 23 March, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, will support the single, largest global warming awareness initiative, Earth Hour, by switching off non-essential lighting in its 82 properties across the world, for one hour at 8:30 p.m. local time. All nine properties in the Middle East, will participate in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers beautiful private beach wedding venues

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A Dream Wedding by the Shores of the Mediterranean at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. A magical outdoor venue right on the Hotel’s private beach. 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether getting married barefoot, feet in the sand or have a wedding set-up in a stylish beachside terrace, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers beautiful private beach wedding venues with… Read the full press release

Hilton Naples has been honored with a prestigious Bride’s Choice Awards 2013 for Best Wedding Venue by WeddingWire

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NAPLES, Fla., 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples has been honored with a prestigious Bride’s Choice Awards 2013 for Best Wedding Venue by WeddingWire. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Hilton Naples’ selection as a Bride’s Choice… Read the full press release

Innovative Technology Makes Booking Travel Easier and More Efficient

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Atlanta, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today announces the availability of Travelport Smartpoint App, a powerful software upgrade for the Worldspan Go! Desktop. Smartpoint App reduces training needs and improves agents’ productivity and customer service. The application infuses… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Maldives announces its participation in Earth Hour 2013

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2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Demonstrating its commitment to protecting the environment, the recently-opened Dusit Thani Maldives announces its participation in Earth Hour, a global environmental awareness event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). On 23 March 2013, between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. island time (GMT+6), the resort will switch off lights in majority of heart-of-house… Read the full press release

New World Hotels has launched the Residence Club floors with a dedicated new concept, design, name and signature amenities

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New executive club lounge delivers enhanced benefits 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — New World Hotels has launched the Residence Club floors with a dedicated new concept, design, name and signature amenities.  Fittingly, Residence Club features a luxuriously comfortable environment reminiscent of a private home, with extensive benefits available exclusively for club floor and hotel suite guests. In… Read the full press release

Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives to stage special Earth Hour events on March 23

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2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s lights out for Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and W Retreat & Spa – Maldives. Both resorts will join millions around the world in turning off lights for Earth Hour 2013 to illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action. Earth Hour 2013 takes place on March 23… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World continues to celebrate its 85th anniversary year with the launch of its newly redesigned website, LHW.com

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2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Leading Hotels of the World continues to celebrate its 85th anniversary year with the launch of its newly redesigned website, LHW.com. The site has an entirely different look and feel, enhanced functionalities, and richer, more in-depth content. Completely rebuilt from the ground up, it operates on a state-of-the-art hardware platform and employs… Read the full press release

Jersey to join Earth Hour

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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

Trenitalia – ECTAA partnership

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BEST PERFORMANCES: Spain and the UK have recorded the highest growth rates of Trenitalia sales (Spain +170% in 2013 versus 2012 and United Kingdom  +200%) United States and Canada (35%), France (24%), Japan, Korea and Taiwan (21%) are ranking among the first markets for Trenitalia sales. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trenitalia’s sales and ticketing across Europe… Read the full press release

CVG Has Warm-Weather Options to Beat the Winter Blues

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2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sick of the snow? Gray skies got you down? Winter-weather advisories ringing in your ears? CVG has the perfect solution: a trip to the beach. Local residents have the opportunity to cast off the winter and work on their tans with CVG’s non-stop service, including seasonal service by several carriers and charters… Read the full press release

Adventure Travel Trade Association Recognizes Values Statement Commitment as “Cost of Entry” to Adventure Tourism Industry Sector

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Seattle, WA., 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Setting precedent for the global adventure tourism sector, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) today has released a Values Statement — a new prerequisite of membership in the near 900-member global community representing more than 80 nations — to ensure members of its community put effort towards nurturing, protecting and professionalizing sustainable… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago will celebrate either a Cubs or White Sox victory on April 1 with half off the signature homemade hot dog at Allium

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No April Fools: Allium’s Signature Homemade Hot Dog Goes Half Price on April 1 at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with a Season Opening Victory by the Chicago Cubs or White Sox. If both teams win, Allium will serve up a complimentary draft beer with the half-price hot dog. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Root, root, root for the home team Opening… Read the full press release

Agoda.com is offering fantastic hotel deals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year

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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

Hilton Lake Taupo will observe and celebrate Earth Hour 2013 In Support Of Energy Conservation

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TAUPO, New Zealand, 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Lake Taupo will observe and celebrate Earth Hour 2013 on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. local time. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities around the world will turn out their lights for to show their support for environmentally sustainable action. Hilton Lake Taupo is just… 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

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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

Macau Government Tourist Office announced office in Russia to diversify visitor source market

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) announced today in a special promotional event in Moscow the opening of its representative office in Russia, taking advantage of the peak period of travel shows in the country, where Macau is also joining hands with Hong Kong to promote the two cities as one destination, to… Read the full press release

Nebraska Tourism Commission announces 2013 tourism marketing grants

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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

SkyTeam, has added Brazilian Portuguese to the selection of languages offered on skyteam.com

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15 languages now available on SkyTeam website AMSTERDAM, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ —  SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has added Brazilian Portuguese to the selection of languages offered on skyteam.com. Portuguese-speaking customers now benefit from easily accessible information about flights, airports and lounges throughout SkyTeam’s worldwide network of 1,000 destinations. The website features details of all 19… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership and Margaritaville Hospitality Group Jointly Announce Plans to Develop First-Ever Margaritaville Vacation Club Resort in St. Thomas, USVI

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Slated as Flagship Resort in Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham “It’s not just a vacation, it’s a state of mind”    Orlando, FL, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), and Margaritaville Hospitality Group broadly recognized as the hospitality… Read the full press release

Bloom with Baby Blossom at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — All mothers-to-be need to be pampered and cared for during this special time. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel offers a nurturing, beautiful package designed soothe away the stresses associated with pregnancy. The Baby Blossom Treatment begins with a gentle lower leg and foot massage to energize, reduce swelling and stimulate circulation. This is followed by a relaxing… Read the full press release

Hershey Grill Reopens With New Menu, Atmosphere

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Breakfast served for first time in six years Hershey, Pa., 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey Grill at Hershey Lodge reopened this week just in time for Restaurant Week in Hershey. Following a two and a half-month renovation project, the restaurant now features a more “open” feel to the room with the kitchen in direct view of… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: WEMBLEY STADIUM THE HOST FOR KEY TOURISM BUSINESS EVENT

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VisitBritain has once again joined forces with the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) to deliver what is now the largest ever business-to-business tourism event promoting Britain internationally. 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hosted Buyers Marketplace (HBM), which gets underway today at the iconic Wembley Stadium, is an exclusive opportunity for British tourism suppliers and destinations to… Read the full press release

Tourism Vancouver: 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival was the most successful Dine Out to date

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2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — In partnership with premier sponsor American Express, Tourism Vancouver is pleased to announce that the 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival was the most successful Dine Out to date. During Canada’s largest restaurant festival, tens of thousands of local and out-of-town foodies experienced the best of Vancouver’s explosive culinary scene for 17 days. Taking place January 18… Read the full press release