As a mark of the success of the event, visitors queued for the dhow ferry boats to Palm Island to play mini- tennis & have tennis lessons, compete at volley ball and play indoor pool, while kids had fun on bouncy castles and joined in cartoon character races Doha- Qatar, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Holidays
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
IHG Announces Double Digit Operating Profit Growth in 2012
Another year of industry-leading performance in key markets as IHG prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — 226 new hotels and the launch of two new brands are just some of the milestones achieved by IHG last year. The strong Preliminary Results announced by the company today demonstrate how IHG is increasing its global… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Presents a Wine Tasting Evening
February 22 event at Bentley’s Whiskey Bar offers a selection of Italian wines. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evenings at Four Seasons Hotel Baku are always interesting and joyful. On Friday, Feburary 22, 2013, Bentley’s Whiskey Bar introduces Guido Vannucchi, regional manager from Antinori – one of the biggest wine companies in Italy. This special Italian-style evening will include opportunities to taste the… Read the full press release
Australian Celebrity Deborah Hutton Playing For Hilton Queenstown In The NZ PGA Championship
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian media presenter Deborah Hutton is representing Hilton Queenstown in the NZ PGA Championship at The Hills in Queenstown later this month. The four-day PGA Tour of Australasia tournament will run from Thursday February 28 to Sunday March 3 featuring celebrities such as Sir Ian Botham, golf sensation Lydia… Read the full press release
San Antonio’s Art Scene Comes to Light During Luminaria
An Arts Event Produced by the Artists of San Antonio 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ideal time to experience San Antonio’s artistic diversity is during Luminaria, an arts event produced by the artists of San Antonio. This city’s remarkable history and culture have crafted an arts scene as warm and diverse as its people. From award-winning… Read the full press release
2012 Marks Second Consecutive Record Year for Florida Tourism
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Scott announced today that according to preliminary estimates* released by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 89.3 million visitors came to Florida in 2012, an increase of 2.3 percent over 2011. This represents a record year for visitation to Florida, exceeding the previous high of… Read the full press release
Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has Introduced Kids Stay, Play and Eat for Free
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has added Kids Stay, Play and Eat for Free to their comprehensive offerings at the Resort. If guests travel with children, then as long as they are staying in the same villa as their parents – they stay, play and eat for free. The Maldives is a… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Presents the Third Annual Lanai Jazz Festival, March 1-3, 2013
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV, announces the third annual Lanai Jazz Festival March 1-3, 2013. The melodic sounds of the base will bebop, swing and boogie through the upcountry of Koele for the complimentary three-day event, benefiting the Lanai Community Association. Jazz enthusiasts and novices… 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
Get “Red Carpet Ready” at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Celebrate the Academy Awards by indulging in Oscar-worthy pampering at The Spa. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 85th Academy Awards are set to take Hollywood by storm on Sunday, February 24, 2013, and while most of the red carpet glitz and glamour will be in Hollywood, Denverites can enjoy a little slice of Hollywood right in… Read the full press release
Bath Tourism Plus to s’port Bath Rugby
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) and Bath Rugby are teaming up to provide a range of promotional incentives that will encourage sport fans and visitors who arrive in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath to experience the city’s most popular sport. For the first time in the club’s history, advisors in the… Read the full press release
Government Reaps Extra £103M* Per Year From Holidaymakers Via A Stealth Tax On Travel Insurance Read more: Government Reaps Extra £103M Per Year From Holidaymakers On Travel Insurance
The UK pays more tax on travel insurance than the rest of Europe 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — While the well-publicised increases to Air Passenger Duty (APD) will take effect from 1 April 2013, it is less widely known that the UK government is levying a stealth tax on travel insurance which may result in holidaymakers deciding to travel… Read the full press release
British Airways, Flying back in time for Red Nose Day
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is taking a step back in time by hosting the ‘Highest 80s Gig in the Sky’ on Sunday 10 March for Red Nose Day – with Bananarama, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Kim Wilde and Go West performing. The exclusive flight will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the… Read the full press release
Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake next vitalizes Macau Northern District
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the mega evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations named “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” took place at Macau Northern District tonight (February 16), boosting the festive ambience in town for citizens and visitors. MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Makes Life Sweeter with Summer Ice Creams.
Tropical Thai flavours and traditional French favourites are back at the Lobby Lounge. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Life always seems a little bit sweeter with ice cream. Four SeasonsHotel Bangkok Pastry Chef Stephane Calvet is a firm believer in the power of ice cream, and is bringing back some of his favourite creations this year to make the… Read the full press release
Tee Off With ‘Stay And Play’ Golf Packages At Rendezvous Hotels
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous hotels has scored a hole-in-one with its brand new ‘Stay and Play’ golfing experiences available across Australia and New Zealand. Pack the golf clubs, tees and bring along a caddy – hopefully you can avoid a rendezvous with a bunker! Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland Enjoy a superb escape at Rendezvous Grand… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Travel Guide Recommends Thailand in 2013
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — LonelyPlanet.com, the world-renowned travel guide and website, has reported that its Thailand guidebook has topped the charts of its complete global catalogue, as of January 2013. Thailand was also chosen to be included in the RECOMMENDED BY LONELY PLANET 2013 programme that recognises destinations that are reviewed in their catalogue of… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas to Host Texas Wild of the Mylan World TeamTennis League This Summer
Tennis fans to see marquee players Bob and Mike Bryan, Venus Williams and Mark Philippoussis in inaugural season in Irving. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas will be the home venue for The Texas Wild of the Mylan World TeamTennis league. The team is coached by the Resort’s own tennis professional Brent… Read the full press release
Lifeguard Positions Available at Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Want an exciting job where you can be outside all summer? Apply to be a lifeguard at Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark. Kings Island provides the award-winning Ellis & Associates training program at no cost to lifeguard candidates. Soak City lifeguards receive competitive pay rates, great hours and the… Read the full press release
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California Ranks Highly in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2013 Spa Poll
The Spa is the highest rated in the Los Angeles area and third in California. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California ranked highly in the list of Top 75 US Hotel Spas for 2013 released by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. With an overall score of 95.6, The Spa is the highest rated in the… Read the full press release
Love is in the air – as Belfast tops easyJet’s St Valentine’s Day destinations from JLA
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s that time of year again when couples treat each other to a little extra romance, but it’s not just love that will be in the air today. For one of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (JLA) biggest operators, this means a surge in bookings as passengers take advantage of some great value… 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
Discover the Real Maldives Aboard Four Seasons Explorer
A cruise for divers, nature lovers and 21st century adventurers. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experience the Maldives as few visitors ever do with the world’s most intimate Four Seasons Resort. Four Seasons Explorer, a three-deck luxury live-aboard, takes a maximum of 22 guests – matched one-to-one by a seasoned crew – on a marine and cultural odyssey into the undiscovered… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg: A Brief History of the “House with Lions
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg: From the first glimpse of the grand front entrance, guarded by two marble lions, it’s obvious that this is a remarkable building with a rich legacy. Known among city residents as the “House with Lions,” the palace holds a fascinating history. Here in the centre… Read the full press release
Hilton Austin And Finn & Porter Announce New Executive Chef Peter Maffei
Finn & Porter Promotes Chef Peter Maffei to Executive Chef AUSTIN, Texas, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Austin today announced the promotion of Chef Peter Maffei to executive chef of Finn & Porter. The newly appointed executive chef is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and has experience working in some of the best… Read the full press release
New Executive Chef Dominque Bugnand Brings French Culinary Style To Mandarin Oriental Macau’s Vida Rica Restaurant
Hong Kong, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau has announced the appointment of Chef Dominique Bugnand as Executive Chef. Chef Bugnand has 14 years of legendary experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He began his career with the company at the flagship Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in 1998 as Executive Sous-chef. For the last six years he… Read the full press release
INTERNATIONAL GOURMET STARS ‘HOOKED’ ON ABU DHABI’S EMIRATES PALACE ‘CATCH & COOK’ EXPERIENCE
International masterchefs, Shinichiro Takagi of Japan and German master patissier Ernst Knam, took time off from their starring roles in the Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival to try their hand at a ‘Catch & Cook’ experience organised by the UAE capital’s super-luxurious Emirates Palace. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The culinary duo – self-confessed angling novices –… 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
VisitBritain: 2012 SPEND HIGHEST IN INBOUND HISTORY
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The contribution of inbound tourism to the UK economy has continued to grow in 2012, with latest figures showing a record £19bn in spend, a four per cent rise on 2011. Figures from the ONS(1) also confirmed that visits were up on 2011 with over 31 million international tourists enjoying a holiday… Read the full press release