Daylight Savings Means Guests Enjoy up to 40 Percent Off Rates and Free In-Room Internet Access at all Loews Destinations NEW YORK, NY, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring is upon us and Loews Hotels & Resorts is reminding shoppers to set their clocks for savings! Lose an hour and save a bundle with the Cyber Spring… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Holidays
Two “Egg”cellent Easter Brunch Options at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — With two delicious brunch options, children’s activities, live piano music, chocolate sculptures and beautiful floral displays, things are definitely going to be “hopping” at Four SeasonsHotel St. Louis on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Easter brunch in the 6th floor ballroom features more than 50 delectable delicacies, including an omelet station, fresh fruit, smoked salmon,… Read the full news article
EL Questro Wilderness Park Re-Opens For the 2013 Season
Australia, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of Australia’s most spectacular destinations, El Questro Wilderness Park, will re-open its gates again from 29 March 2013 to welcome visitors to the magnificent Kimberley region in far north Western Australia. Re-emerging after the glorious annual wet season El Questro Homestead will re-open on 29 March, followed by The Station on… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Celebrates Cherry Blossom Festival In The U.S. Capital
Hong Kong, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of the centennial celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is offering its Cherry Blossom Bloom package. Starting at USD 395, the package includes: Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe room Buffet breakfast for… Read the full news article
Hilton Pattaya Presents ‘Celebrate Traditional Tastes With Flare’ At Flare Restaurant
PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya has introduced a fresh, new menu at its Flare restaurant that would feature the authentic taste of Thai cuisine. The new menu is available from Friday 1 March 2013. Guests will enjoy flavors traditionally found in rural Thai kitchens that have been combined with the finest products sourced from… Read the full news article
Sarah Linley joins the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau as the new Associate Director Destination Services
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sarah Linley, CMP, CTA, joins the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) as the new Associate Director Destination Services. She will assist in managing the Destination Service Team, provide support to high-profile meetings and events and serve as liaison to other City Departments and hospitality partners. Sarah has a Bachelor’s… Read the full news article
Enjoy Gourmet Easter Delights At Mandarin Oriental, Paris
Hong Kong, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce a delicious seasonal menu available exclusively at Camélia to enjoy with friends and family this Easter. This unique gourmet menu, created by Michelin star chef Thierry Marx and his team at Camélia, includes mouth-watering dishes using Easter’s best known ingredients such as ‘Asparagus from Mallemort… Read the full news article
Jersey hosts ‘Islands of the World’ conference
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Highlands College University Centre, in partnership with Hautlieu School, will be hosting an international conference on small islands next year. The theme of the conference is ‘Challenges and success’. Almost 300 international experts and academics in the field of island studies are expected to attend the International Small Islands Studies Association… Read the full news article
Find Fun For Your Family in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether your family seeks thrills and chills, cocoa baths, ‘sweet’ history, four-star, four-diamond dining and accommodations, Hershey, PA, is the place for everyone to enjoy their own brand of fun and experience it all…together. “Families live farther from each other now than in the past, so traveling together is often… Read the full news article
Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing Opens Near Historic City Sights
New Hotel Features Fresh Appearance Following Multimillion-Dollar Conversion ATLANTA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s leading global hotel companies announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing, within walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic district and downtown. The new Holiday Inn Express hotel… Read the full news article
Macau Government Tourist Office promotes tourism at Mainland travel fair
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is joining “Guangzhou International Travel Fair 2013” (GITF 2013) for the unparalleled opportunities to expand tourist markets and enhance connections with Mainland and worldwide travel industry partners, promoting Macau’s value and positioning as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure in the acclaimed travel show. GITF 2013… Read the full news article
PATA: 2012 Was a Record Year for Asia/Pacific Tourism
BANGKOK, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Asia and the Pacific continued as a hot spot for international tourism in 2012, attracting what is expected to be in excess of 350 million international visitor arrivals, expanding its collective inbound count by more than 5% and generating more than 18 million additional foreign visits, year-on-year. This is according to… Read the full news article
Happy Birthday Oliver! Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire Invites Guests and Their Dogs to Join the Celebration
Oliver Beckington, Hampshire’s favourite Labrador, celebrates his second birthday with a special weekend package. 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is hard to believe that almost two years have passed since little Oliver Beckington arrived to begin his life of luxury in the countryside at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, and there is no doubt that he has fast become… Read the full news article
RYANAIR’S BIGGEST EVER ST PATRICK’S DAY SCHEDULE
Over 580 Dublin Flights & 100,000 Pax This St Patrick’s Festival 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (7 Mar) announced its biggest-ever St Patrick’s Day schedule, with over 580 flights to/from Dublin over St Patrick’s weekend, bringing visitors to/from some 70 European destinations. As Ireland’s (and Europe’s) biggest airline, Ryanair… Read the full news article
The U.S. Travel Association Applauds House Bill to Fund Government
Legislation Requires Staffing to Facilitate International Travelers Washington, D.C. 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the House for approving a six-month stopgap spending bill to keep the government operating past March 27 and require Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to maintain its staffing levels from the end of fiscal 2012. “We applaud… Read the full news article
NextGenJazz Series Back To Showcase New Voices In Chicago Jazz At The Drake Hotel
CHICAGO, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Beginning April 2013, on the first three Thursdays of April, May, June, July, September and October, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., some of… Read the full news article
HYATT PLACE AUSTIN DOWNTOWN CELEBRATES OFFICIAL OPENING
296-room Hyatt Place hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin Austin, TX, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and White Lodging Services today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Austin Downtown, just steps from the Austin Convention Center and the city’s famous Sixth Street. “With thousands of music, film and digital enthusiasts arriving… Read the full news article
World Committee on Tourism Ethics praises growing private sector commitment
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Twelfth Meeting of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics commended the UNWTO Private Sector Commitment to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism Initiative and praised the growing number of signatory businesses who pledged to uphold responsible conduct in the tourism sector (Madrid, Spain, 4-5 March). As the body responsible for… Read the full news article
Four Hands at Four Seasons is a one-of-a-kind full body treatment: A True Indulgence for the Senses at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
New treatment at spectacular rooftop Spa. 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine being cocooned up above the vibrant city in a private rooftop sanctuary enjoying a world of peace and serenity. The spectacular Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane features nine glass-walled treatment rooms, all with breathtaking views over the treetops of Hyde Park, and each with its… Read the full news article
Lufthansa expands 2013 summer schedule with new attractive holiday destinations
16 new connections / 5 new destinations / Business Class retrofit speeded up 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to expand its services to popular leisure travel destinations. The new summer timetable includes five new attractive holiday destinations: Mahón, Jerez de la Frontera, Cardiff, Glasgow and Varna. In the long-haul segment, Lufthansa is launching a… Read the full news article
Hilton Lake Taupo Becomes Home of Zimbabwean Sculpture Made By 2.5 Billion-Year Old Stones
Hilton Lake Taupo Exhibits The Singular Most Collected Form Of African Art, Also In the Collections Of The Museum Of Modern Art In New York TAUPO, New Zealand, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fifteen pieces of valuable and rare Zimbabwean sculptures have found their home at Hilton Lake Taupo. Made from stones such as butterjade, cobalt, opalstone, verdite… Read the full news article
Music Legends of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Richmond, Va., 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for lovers of music. Nowhere is that more true than along The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. The Crooked Road connects some of the most famous and authentic bluegrass and old-time country music venues in the world together on a self-guided trail experience. Legends such as Dr. Ralph Stanley,… Read the full news article
Ryanair’s Mother’s Day Gift Vouchers
SEND YOUR LOVED ONES TO ONE OF RYANAIR’S 180 DESTINATIONS WITH VOUCHERS STARTING FROM JUST €25/£25 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (6 Mar) invited passengers to give their mothers the gift of flying this Mothering Sunday (10 Mar) with a Ryanair Gift Voucher, which are available from www.ryanair.com now. Ryanair’s Mother’s Day… Read the full news article
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013 offered as free ebook to celebrate 1,000,000 fans each on Twitter and Facebook
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the world’s #1 guidebook publisher, reached 1 million fans each on both Twitter and Facebook this week. To celebrate, and thank its loyal community, the publisher has launched its “Thanks a Million” campaign. As part of the campaign, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013, the latest edition of the annual series… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR PARTNERS WITH SFAKIANAKIS GROUP IN GREECE TO UNLOCK CAR HIRE OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE
Enterprise’s European Presence Grows Into Greece With Further Expansion Planned Across South Eastern Europe LONDON, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced the appointment of its third European franchisee this year, Sfakianakis Group, as yet another step in its commitment to establish the flagship brand as a global car rental provider. Following Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s recent expansion… Read the full news article
Calling All Runners: Book a Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Boston for the Boston Marathon
Every comfort and essential that runners and their families could need, just minutes away from the Boston Marathon finish line. 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Boston Marathon is just over a month away on April 15, 2013. Runners and their families in search of last-minute accommodations need not look further: Four Seasons Hotel Boston to the rescue. Boston’s… Read the full news article
WTTC Regional Summit to take place in Korea due to Asia’s growing status as a global powerhouse in Travel & Tourism
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is holding its regional Asia Summit in Korea in September, in recognition of the recent acceleration of Travel & Tourism in the region and the industry’s positive impact on global GDP and employment. The WTTC Asia Summit will take place in Seoul from 10th-11th September…. Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Hosts Earth Hour Candlelight Dinner in TRIO
Sustainable food, biodynamic wines and candlelight on the evening’s menu. 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hundreds of candles, moonlight and dessert en flambé are just a few of the items on the menu for this month’s Earth Hour Candlelight Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Taking place Saturday, March 23, 2013 in TRIO, the event coincides with Earth Hour celebrations around the world, during which… Read the full news article
HERSHEY: March Short & Sweet
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — March Short & Sweet ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN HERSHEY: Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. American Idiot stops at Hershey Theatre for five shows March 15-17. Tickets start at $32 (processing fees… Read the full news article
Fairmont Heritage Place Announces New Luxury Residences at Mayakoba in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Toronto, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eco-Resort Introduces 30 Residences in Exclusive Enclave on the Caribbean Sea Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the newest addition to its private residence club offering with the launch of Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba. Located in the most exclusive resort complex of the Mexican Caribbean, in the vibrant heart of the Mayan… Read the full news article