Designated Downtowns Call on Vermonters to take the 50/50 Challenge MONTPELIER, Vt. – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — As downtown businesses across the state ready themselves for the holiday shopping season, the Dept. of Economic, Housing and Community Development (DEHCD) is pleased to announce the 50/50 Challenge, a call to Vermonters to support their community by doing at… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Hospitality
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, Maldives, was recently recognized by TUI Germany as the “Best Hotel Long Haul” and been awarded a TUI Holly Award
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, Maldives, was recently recognized by TUI Germany as the “Best Hotel Long Haul” and been awarded a TUI Holly Award. This is a very prestigious award that TUI gives out every year to 100 of their 8,000 supplier resorts and hotels. The Award is based on guest… Read the full news article
TradeWinds Island Resorts Relaxing & Riveting Recreation
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Resorts Relaxing & Riveting Recreation Complete Resort Experience Complete in its offerings, perfect in its setting, relaxed in its attitude and attentive in its approach, the TradeWinds Island Resorts provide the idealized Florida vacation experience. Guests at each individual beachfront resort have complete charging privileges at both properties. Resort Amenity… Read the full news article
Marriott Make Your First New Year’s Resolution to Vacation More in 2013
Book Now and Save Up to 50 Percent on Stays at Marriott Vacation Club resorts in the Southwest 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holiday season has arrived and now is the time to make your first New Year’s resolution and book your 2013 getaway to rejuvenate and save big! Take advantage of this limited time, advance… Read the full news article
TradeWinds Island Resorts – A Favorite for a Blissfully Carefree Wedding Day
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — For weddings large and small, traditional and trendy, simple or elaborate, the TradeWinds Island Resorts promise stress-free planning and sophisticated service for brides-to-be. Lavish indoor affairs with twinkling lights, crisp linens and classic chair covers and barefoot beach weddings with linen suits, tropical bouquets and spectacular sunsets… Read the full news article
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow This Holiday Season with New Weekend Packages at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California
Hotel packages for couples and families include live snowfalls, USD 50.00 daily dining credits plus savings on Spa and luxury shopping at Camarillo Premium Outlets Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays come to life this December at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California for hotel guests, local residents and private parties. Two hotel… Read the full news article
The “Flying Home for Christmas” tour takes off in Munich
2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the motto “Flying Home for Christmas”, the airberlin Christmas aircraft is taking off once again. This year the Boeing 737-800 with the registration Mike Juliette has a 2.54 metre high and 4.2 metre wide Santa Claus made of photos from nearly 2,000 airberlin fans and employees who uploaded their images to… Read the full news article
Travel in style at Capella Singapore
Capella Singapore invites guests to explore the beauty of Singapore through the lens of luxury SINGAPORE, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Setting the benchmark for true luxury, Capella Singapore presents a holiday experience like no other. Guests can now travel in true style and comfort and explore all that Singapore has to offer with the Travel in… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco Welcomes New General Manager
HONG KONG, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. His appointment commenced 1 November 2012. Mr. Bowman first joined Mandarin Oriental in 1997 and has held a variety of hotel management positions within the Group, including at Elbow Beach, Bermuda; Mandarin… Read the full news article
Ian Williams Appointed Manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele
Four Seasons veteran returns home to the islands Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ian Williams has been named manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele. In his new role, Williams will oversee the rooms and laundry divisions at the 102-room Resort. “Ian is a great addition to the Lanai ‘ohana,” says Tom Roelens, general… Read the full news article
Florida Tourism Industry on Pace for Another Record Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary estimates* released today by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 21.9 million visitors came to Florida in the third quarter of 2012 (July-September), an increase of 3.5 percent over the same period in 2011. Direct travel-related employment in Florida also rose 1.5… Read the full news article
Al Mohannadi “With the cooperation and Support of the Nation’s different industries, we aim to elevate Qatar to become the world’s center in Sports tourism”
In accordance with the ASPIRE4SPORTS 2012 exhibition, QTA organizes “Sport Tourism in Qatar” workshop Doha, Qatar, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the region’s largest sports focused forum, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), in partnership with ASPIRE4SPORTS and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), hosted a one day forum to discuss sports tourism in Qatar. ASPIRE4SPORT, one… Read the full news article
VisitEngland, Holidays at Home are GREAT wins Best Consumer Campaign at PRCA Awards 2012
Biggest ever domestic tourism marketing campaign recognised with top industry accolade 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Holidays at Home are GREAT campaign scooped best In-House Consumer Campaign at the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Awards on Tuesday night. The biggest ever domestic tourism marketing campaign beat off stiff competition from organisations such as John Lewis, Specsavers,… Read the full news article
A French affair at Capella Singapore
SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the series of exciting epicurean adventures taking place during The Vintners’ Tour from 23 to 25 November 2012, The Knolls at Capella Singapore is delighted to bring to local food connoisseurs a culinary treat with Two-Michelin- Starred French celebrity chef Jean-André Charial from the world renowned l’Oustau de… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Boston Unveils Exclusive De-Stress Holiday Shopping Package
Hong Kong, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season without the stress by joining Mandarin Oriental, Boston for a day of decadence and luxury followed by a relaxing shopping experience with the De-Stress Holiday Shopping package. As the only luxury hotel in the Back Bay neighborhood with direct access to Copley Place and… Read the full news article
Accor recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute
Accor is the first French Group to integrate the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the World Paris – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced today the company has been ranked on the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the… Read the full news article
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS APPOINTS JOHN M. SCOTT AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com today announced that it has appointed John M. Scott III as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels who previously served as President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw a portfolio of 17… Read the full news article
Capella Under the Stars
Welcome the New Year in style at Singapore’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve Party SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Count down to the New Year in a white wonderland. Singapore’s most sophisticated New Year revelers will be able to dance the night away on a luminous glass dance floor at Singapore’s most exclusive and exquisite New… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Offers Unique Agritourism Trip For Travellers
HONG KONG, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers interested in learning about the connection between the land and food, the new Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta offers a unique educational opportunity to visit a local farm with its Experience Farming package. In partnership with Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D), founder and president of Farmer D Organics in Atlanta, guests… Read the full news article
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman of Meliá, first UNWTO awardee for Lifetime Achievement
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman and founder of Meliá Hotels International, has been awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of a whole life of work and devotion to the hospitality industry. Jointly with Mr. Escarrer, the Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration, Mr. Shao Qiwei, have… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Launches Ponte Vecchio Golf Challenge Package for December 14-17 Event in Florence
The River Arno becomes the focal point of the International Approach Championship 2012 Florence, Italy – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great golf returns to Florence, Tuscany for the 13th edition of the Ponte Vecchio Golf Challenge, also known as the International Approach Championship, which qualifies as one of the most extraordinary golfing events taking place in the most… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Celebrates Marriage with “The Little White Chapel at Four Seasons.”
VOWS Wedding & Event Planning and a community of local vendors create all-inclusive, multi-couple wedding event Seattle, U.S.A. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has partnered with VOWS Wedding & Event Planning for an all-inclusive wedding experience on Sunday, December 9 and Monday, December 10, 2012 called “The Little White Chapel at Four Seasons.” This unique celebration is… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu Introduces ‘ULU Ocean Grill & Sushi Lounge
Oceanfront restaurant latest offering in Resort’s enhanced culinary experiences Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upuehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, introduces ‘ULU Ocean Grill & Sushi Lounge, a breathtaking new oceanfront fish and seafood restaurant, the latest enhancement to the Resort’s dining experiences. The culinary team presents Executive… Read the full news article
Holidays Are Sweeter In Hershey
The Sweetest Place on Earth Celebrates the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s sweeter in Hershey – even the holidays – and in November and December, visitors to Hershey will enjoy holiday fun and surprises during Christmas In Hershey. The town-wide celebration lasts throughout the holiday season and… Read the full news article
Ignite the Spark in the Private Couples’ Spa Pavilion at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
Stay Longer promotion offers a complimentary fourth night in the romantic and magical city of Marrakech Marrakech, Morocco – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether falling in love for the first time or igniting the spark of love again, Four Seasons Resort Marrakech is all about romance. From enjoying a romantic spa treatment together in the secluded Couples’ Spa Pavilion… Read the full news article
Introducing Tailor-Made Chakra Blessing Treatments at the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Treatments created to heal and nurture each of the body’s seven chakras Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is introducing new Chakra Blessing rituals to take guests on a healing journey of relaxation and rejuvenation with tailor-made treatments focusing on reclaiming balance of body and mind. Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning “wheel” or… Read the full news article
Spa Exclusive from Natura Bissé This Holiday Season at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
The Diamond Life Infusion Facial from Natura Bissé will only be offered at the Spa at Beverly Wilshire Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A. – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, has a special holiday gift in store this year, with an exclusive treatment from Natura Bissé. As the only spa… Read the full news article
Meliá Hotels International Transforms Gran Meliá Cancun into Paradisus Cancun Resort
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International, one of the world’s largest resort hotel chains with more than 350 hotels in 35 countries on 4 continents, announced the transformation of the Gran Meliá Cancun property into a luxury all-inclusive Paradisus resort, scheduled to open its doors December 1, 2012. The new Paradisus Cancun, located 15… Read the full news article
On the Move: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Keeps Business Travellers Connected
Complimentary in-car Wi-Fi access in the Hotel’s BMW limousines Mumbai, India – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the moment the plane’s seat belt sign finally turns off at the gate, it’s a race to reconnect and catch up for today’s business travellers, often with the added stress of establishing a local internet connection and getting all… Read the full news article
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Tokyo at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
ekki BAR & GRILL offers a special Thanksgiving menu for four festive days Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — ekki BAR & GRILL offers a special Thanksgiving menu with one glass of sparkling wine for those who want to celebrate and enjoy Thanksgiving Day in Tokyo. From November 22 to 25, 2012, ekki’s chef will showcase wonderful… Read the full news article