Essential Travel’s Top Ten Farmer’s Markets From Around the World

2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Farmers’ Markets are trending everywhere at the moment because of the global move towards healthier eating, living and spending. To celebrate this growing movement, Essential Travel has put together their favourite ten farmers’ markets from both the UK, and around the globe. 1. Winchester Farmers’ Market, Hampshire This bi-monthly market exemplifies the… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International receives four nominations at the European Hospitality Awards

Paradisus Playa del Carmen (Mexico), Gran Meliá Rome (Italy) and Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora (Tenerife, Spain) are the hotels nominated in the third edition of the awards Palma de Mallorca, 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International has received four nominations in the European Hospitality Awards 2012 organised by the British magazine “Hotel Management International” in… Read the full press release

Brand USA Pavilion Open for Business

2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Brand USA Pavilion at leading international trade shows brands, positions, and promotes the U.S. as the world’s premier travel destination and offers destinations and suppliers unique and cost-effective opportunities to interact personally with their primary buyers.  To facilitate strong industry participation in this unparalleled platform a website has been launched to detail… Read the full press release

Revamped Recreation.Gov Rolled Out

R2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On August 20, a new element in President Obama’s initiative to leverage travel and tourism as a key generator to fuel the economy and create jobs was unveiled with the announcement of a new design, improved navigation tools and expanded content for Recreation.Gov, the interagency website that guides visitors to 90,000 sites… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Named 2012 Best Performing Hotel Award Winner, Luxury Segment by STR

Ski in, ski out at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole

Resort’s stellar performance earns accolade. Jackson Hole, U.S.A. 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking the Best Performer in the Luxury Segment category, Wyoming’s Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole was among seven US hotels recently recognized in their class as top performing hotels by Smith Travel Research (STR). The winners were determined based on a number of criteria, including the following metrics:… Read the full press release

An Elegant Evening with Silver Oak Wines at Four Seasons Resorts Bali

Executive Chef Greg Bunt

Two special dinners at Jimbaran Bay and Sayan, October 5 and 6, 2012. Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia – 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Bali presents two exceptional dining occasions on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay and Saturday, October 6 at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, with one of the most… Read the full press release

Holiday Party Planning Tips from the Experts at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas

Great ideas for parties at home, and at Four Seasons Dallas, U.S.A. – 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas can already imagine the elves hard at work at the North Pole. Santa is only about three months away from his trek around the world. And in true Santa fashion, jolly ol’ Saint… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Caters to Groups with a Departure from the Ordinary; Bold New Hospitality Suites Offer an Alternative to Traditional Boardrooms for Las Vegas Meetings

Stylish design scheme features premium electronics package and innovative technology, reflects city’s iconic glamour and energy. 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newly announced guest room renovation at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas will include the addition of two spacious hospitality suites that feature a sleek and modern design palette, premium electronics package and innovative, user-friendly technology. The renovation… Read the full press release

A Fall Escape to Four Seasons Resort Nevis is Easier than Ever

A Fall Escape to Four Seasons Resort Nevis is Easier than Ever

New flights from American Airlines and a Stay Longer-Third Night Free promotion make for a picture perfect Caribbean getaway. Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The only Four Seasons in the Caribbean on the lush, hidden gem island of Nevis is more accessible than ever with the addition of two non-stop flights by American Airlines from… Read the full press release

New offices in India, a powerful global campaign and experimenting with Twitter take the headlines in this bulletin.

2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — No sooner does the ink dry on one round-up, then another torrent of global tourism news prompts another. That’s the pattern for CTC News as it sifts through the headlines to make sure the Canadian tourism industry keeps its finger on the global pulse. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s colleagues, partners, general sales agents and other… Read the full press release

Viva Florida 500: Sunshine State Quincentennial in 2013

For STORY IDEAS, IMAGES, FAQs and MEDIA ASSISTANCE, click here: VISIT FLORIDA Viva 500 Media Site OVERVIEW Tallahassee, Fla., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed in Florida — America’s first tourist. In 2013, “Viva Florida 500” will celebrate that meeting of Old and New worlds by showcasing Florida’s native… Read the full press release

LIFE AFTER LONDON 2012 – VISITENGLAND LOOKS AT THE LEGACY LEFT BEHIND

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With dozens of new venues and attractions being specifically constructed and opened for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we take a look at what will happen to these after the storm on this colossal event has settled. From shopping malls to white water rafting facilities, the legacy that London 2012 leaves behind… Read the full press release

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is #1 Midprice Extended-Stay Brand

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is #1 Midprice Extended-Stay Brand

TownePlace Suites is at the top of its tier according to Business Travel News’ 2012 Hotel Chain Survey. 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a second year in a row, TownePlace Suites by Marriott is the number one ranked hotel brand in the midprice extended-stay tier. Once again, TownePlace Suites scored highest in each of the individual… Read the full press release

Maldives Ranked Asia’s Fourth Best Holiday Destination by SmartTravelAsia.Com Readers

Maldives Ranked Asia’s Fourth Best Holiday Destination by SmartTravelAsia.Com Readers

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives has been ranked the 4th place in the BEST IN TRAVEL POLL 2012, voted by readers of SmartTravelAsia.com, the only dedicated travel magazine for Asia which has consistently high search engine rankings.  This is a worldwide poll with SmartAsiaTravel.com’s frequent traveler readers voting from Europe, USA, and Asia, where voting was… Read the full press release

Thailand Medical & Wellness Tourism Trade Fam Trip 2012 Highlights Country’s Leadership as Health & Wellness Destination

Bangkok, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nearly 90 tourism facilitators, health tourism organizations and health insurance companies from 18 countries gathered at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok for the “Thailand Medical & Wellness Tourism Trade Fam Trip 2012” organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni said, “The Thailand Medical &… Read the full press release

FROM THAISPECTIVE: Tourism Authority of Thailand Proudly Presents a Refreshing & Unique Experience Through Thais’ Perspectives

FROM THAISPECTIVE: Tourism Authority of Thailand Proudly Presents a Refreshing & Unique Experience Through Thais' Perspectives

Bangkok, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched “FROM THAISPECTIVE”, its latest campaign aimed at showing Thailand from unique and rare angles. Taking a radically different approach from previous campaigns, “FROM THAISPECTIVE” goes beyond sharing experiences from visitor to visitor and instead presents Thailand from the perspective of Thais. Three short… Read the full press release

VISITBRITAIN QUICK OFF THE BLOCKS WITH GLOBAL MARKETING PUSH

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — You’ve seen us on TV, now ‘come and make your own memories’. That’s the message VisitBritain will take overseas today, as it uses the end of London 2012 Games to launch the next stage of the multi-million pound GREAT campaign and sets its sights on Britain breaking visitor records. Long before the… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand Calls for Stronger ASEAN Technology Partnerships to Build Regional Tourism

Bangkok, September, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has called for stronger regional partnerships to promote connectivity and harness the forces of technology to improve the ASEAN travel & tourism industry. Speaking at the Asia Pacific Digital Travel Forum on 30 August 2012, TAT Governor Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni outlined how the TAT has… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia confirms key Southeast Asia region appointment

Key facts Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Karyn Kent in the position of Regional General Manager – Southeast Asia, to replace Maggie White. Key quotes “Karyn possesses almost 20 years experience in the tourism industry, in a range of positions based both overseas and in Australia, and will bring a solid knowledge base… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International Organize Thailand Visit for Travel Agents from Kolkata, India

In photos: The group of Indian travel agents at Nora Buri Resort & Spa, Ko Samui (top photo); and at Grande Centre Point Ratchdamri in Bangkok (bottom photo).

New Delhi, India, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi office and Thai Airways International (Kolkata) jointly organized an Agents’ Educational Trip for Kolkata travel agents to visit Thailand from 07 to 12 August, 2012. The group of 10 agents enjoyed visiting and learning about tourism products in Surat Thani, Ko… Read the full press release

The Great Bath Feast 2012

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath is extending a special welcome to visitors with the Great Bath Feast a month-long festival in October 2012.  Bath is a handsome city at any time of year but in autumn it positively glows. The Great Bath Feast is a melting pot of wonderful flavours and lively personalities; of cakes and… Read the full press release

Fall Restaurant Week in Hershey

Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Restaurant Week in Hershey, scheduled for September 23 – 29. Food lovers can make reservations at select restaurants now. Nine restaurants operated by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts will offer a two-course lunch for just $15 and a three-course dinner for just $30 during this event, which is offered in both… Read the full press release

HALLOWEEN HAUNT OPENS SEPTEMBER 21 AT KINGS ISLAND

Halloween Haunt features over 500 gruesome creatures, 12 spine-chilling haunted attractions and thrill rides KINGS ISLAND, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every weekend this fall, Kings Island gets transformed. And so will you. Now in its sixth season, Halloween Haunt is a veritable playground of terror featuring over 500 gruesome creatures, 12 spine-chilling haunted attractions and 20… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group Opens 100th Hotel in Latin America

Ramada Encore in Guadalajara, Mexico

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, a member of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family and the world’s largest hotel company with over 7,170 hotels around the globe, today announced the opening of  the Ramada Encore hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico, its 100th property in Latin America. Wyndham Hotel Group is strategically expanding its footprint in… Read the full press release

Experience the Best of Virginia’s Brilliant Fall Foliage in the Great Outdoors

Outdoor lovers can enjoy fall splendor in Virginia while backpacking, hang-gliding, tree climbing, paddling, hiking and more RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, Mother Nature is a major draw each fall in Virginia as 15 million acres of foliage burst into color and illuminate… Read the full press release

Palm Springs’ Boutique Spas Participate in National Spa Week

Palm Springs, CA, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Palm Springs spas and a salon are participating in Spa Week, a national wellness event scheduled for October 15-21, 2012, promoting a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of spa visits. During Spa Week, visitors and residents can take advantage of select signature spa treatments for only $50.00 at… Read the full press release

Movie House Winery Open in Downtown Morrilton

Movie House Winery in Morrilton

2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amid the great antique shopping offered in the well-preserved downtown of Morrilton is a new treasure – Movie House Winery. Ken and Sherrie Sowers opened the winery in a newly renovated 1930s building that once housed the Petit Jean Movie Theatre. Movie House Winery produces a variety of wines – semi-sweet, dry… Read the full press release

One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Canadian River Expeditions / Nahanni River Adventures

CTC’s program has helped this Yukon wilderness operator pique fresh interest in markets from Japan to Germany. 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Awesome is a hugely overused word, but in the case of Canada’s North, it does the landscape and its people justice. Neil Hartling, owner of Canadian River Expeditions / Nahanni River Adventures, YK, fell in love with… Read the full press release

Mena Stages New Cycling Event

2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mena is the site of a new cycling event: The Wheel A’ Mena. The event is a tour of the Ouachita Mountains via the Talimena Scenic Drive. “The Ouachita Mountains in our area are beautiful and we felt this was a good way for people to see what we have to… Read the full press release

Thousands of Pilots Descend into Palm Springs for AOPA Summit in October

Palm Springs, CA, 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 70 airplanes will taxi down the city streets of Palm Springs for a “Parade of Planes” event to kick-off the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit, one of the industry’s largest aviation tradeshow and conventions, scheduled for October 11-13, 2012 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. “Airplanes… Read the full press release