2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed.” Alberta Hunter Listen closely and you can hear it… the soulful sounds of a guitar and the brusque voice… Read the full news article
Hospitality Industry Veteran Joins Embassy Suites from Hilton in United Kingdom MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced that John Rogers has joined Embassy Suites as global head of the all-suite, upper upscale, full-service brand. In this position, Rogers will oversee all aspects of brand management including global development, brand performance support, brand marketing… Read the full news article
148-room Hyatt House hotel located in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia CHICAGO, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of HYATT house Falls Church, which is located in Fairfax, Virginia’s vibrant new Mosaic District, a walkable shopping, dining and entertainment neighborhood. This is the first new HYATT house hotel to open since Hyatt launched the HYATT… Read the full news article
A trip ‘Out of the Northwest Passage’ offers visitors a genuine slice of Arctic life and landscapes. 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nunavut is a part of the world where Mother Nature puts the “m” into majestic. Adventure Canada is a family business that brings visitors from all over the world into this stunning landscape and its unique communities. Here,… Read the full news article
Washington, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), is awarding 343 scholarships totaling $514,500 this year – of which more than 30% will be to minority hospitality management students. Of its 10 scholarship programs, two are dedicated specifically for minority… Read the full news article
Accomplished Hospitality Management Veteran with Proven Track Record Spanning 20 Years MCLEAN, Va. 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announces the appointment of Pablo Torres as the general manager of the AAA Four Diamond Hilton Short Hills located in the metropolitan New York suburban bedroom community of Short Hills, New Jersey. In his new role, Torres will oversee… Read the full news article
Listen to the Quick-Info Radio Foliage Report (30 sec) Listen to the Full Audio Foliage Report (1 min) MONTPELIER, Vt. 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — As seasonal cooling continues, colors are firing up, sometimes seemingly brightening overnight as foliage unfolds across Vermont’s scenic landscape. Foresters are now pointing out regions where colors are showing mid-stage foliage, at 25-50 percent peak in… Read the full news article
MONTPELIER, Vt., 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of October marks peak foliage and harvest festivals honor this dynamic change of seasons statewide. Here’s a sampler of the 250 events on VermontVacation.com this month: SculptFest 2012 Now – October 21 West Rutland The 25th anniversary exhibition features sculptural installations by regional and national artists on the theme “Keep… Read the full news article
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — With winter on its way, the Hotel Le Meurice decks itself in lights and warms the atmosphere with sweet treats as adults and children gather round the Christmas tree. To celebrate the holiday season and put stars in children’s eyes, as if by magic the oldest Parisian palace hotel becomes a Christmas… Read the full news article
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet’s new edition New Zealand Travel Guide, released today, pays tribute to the strength of New Zealand’s people in the wake of a series of challenges. “There’s no denying it,” the guidebook says, “New Zealand has had it tough over the last few years.” (p.638) Reflecting on the past two years in which… Read the full news article
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is held on the Macau Tower shorefront during September 8th and October 1st. The fireworks display by “Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd. from Japan”, originally scheduled to perform on September 29 (Saturday) at 21:00 is cancelled. At this time slot, a Macau company, ” Kat… Read the full news article
BURLINGTON, Vt., 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Sept. 18, Governor Shumlin announced Porter airline service between BTV and Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport will double this winter. Porter Airlines has once again partnered with Ski Vermont and four Vermont Ski Resorts to provide customers with an attractive winter getaway to the Green Mountain State. “We were… Read the full news article
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chinese province of Hainan is on track to become one of the world’s leading tourist resort destinations by 2021. According to a report, ‘Hainan: Travel & Tourism Development Potential 2011 – 2021’ released today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), by 2021 tourism expenditure in Hainan will be roughly… Read the full news article
Airline Creates Outdoor Venue Where Arts Enthusiasts Can Enjoy Southwest Hospitality in the Heart of Downtown Dallas DALLAS – 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched the Southwest Porch at Strauss Square, a new outdoor lounge that will provide visitors to Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center with a relaxing spot to enjoy performances at… Read the full news article
Clarke House Museum, Chicago’s Oldest Surviving Building, Hosts Family Day, October 13 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — A trip to 1850s Chicago is as easy as visiting the Prairie Avenue Historic District where Chicago’s landmark house museum, the Clarke House Museum, hosts the free admission Family Day, Saturday, October 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., one of… Read the full news article
Domestic and international media exposure continues to grow for this Vancouver, BC, operator with a love of the Canadian outdoors. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Few cities in the world offer urban and nature travel experiences so close together as Vancouver, BC — that priceless ability to go from a downtown lunch to a beach or mountain slope in less… Read the full news article
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — This is a faster and easier way for you to discover Maldives on your iphone. This application holds all the information in the Maldives destination guide. It includes information about the environment, climate, and history and culture. Your simple and easy way to access listings of all Maldives hotels, resorts, liveaboards, restaurant… Read the full news article
Key facts Tourism Australia Managing Director, Andrew McEvoy and ATEC Managing Director, Felicia Mariani, have congratulated Sydney on becoming the host city for next year’s World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC). The conference, to be held in Sydney in September 2013, will bring the international youth tourism industry right to the door of Australian… Read the full news article
Canada pavilion tops the bill at ASAE annual meeting, plus CTC’s inaugural SEE event in Montréal 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those who work in the world of meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MC&IT) rack up the air miles each year. Joining them in transit is the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s MC&IT team, which criss-crosses North America and the… Read the full news article
Tours Showcase City’s Culinary Diversity, Hidden Gems 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Houston’s top chefs–who are just as interested in showcasing Houston’s mom and pop restaurants as their own–continue their mission into 2013 to introduce locals and visitors alike to Houston’s culinary diversity by showing participants where they eat on their days off. Four years in, Houston… Read the full news article
Obama Administration Removing Barriers to Travel and Economic Growth Washington, D.C. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the White House for achieving several milestones mandated by an Executive Order earlier this year. The achievements were announced in a progress report released by the Obama Administration earlier today. “Today’s progress report shows that important steps have been… Read the full news article
Key facts Senior cruise company executives arrive in Sydney this week to take part in a famil which will include all Australian states and territories. The famil is part of the Australian tourism industry’s continued focus on increasing the country’s share of the lucrative international cruise market. Key quotes “Cruising is one of the fastest… Read the full news article
Key facts Tourism Australia’s latest broadcast ad has been voted “Australia’s Favourite Ad” at the 2012 Mumbrella Awards. Key quotes “In the three months since the global launch of our latest broadcast ad it has gained a huge groundswell of support and this latest award is further testimony to its global appeal and the high… Read the full news article
Kettering, Northampton, U.K., 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Karma Resorts, a high-end luxury resort brand and part of the Karma Royal Group of companies, has signed a new affiliation agreement with The Registry Collection, the global leader in luxury vacation exchange. The first two Karma Resorts to affiliate to The Registry Collection under the new agreement will be Karma Kandara… Read the full news article
HOLIDAY INN CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY BY HIDING DIAMONDS UNDER GUESTS’ PILLOWS 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — A few lucky guests will find more than chocolate on their pillow when they check into Holiday Inn next week. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Holiday Inn is placing more than £30,000 worth of sparkling diamonds in hotel rooms across Europe. Guests… Read the full news article
Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning October 1, visitors to The Spa At The Hotel Hershey can indulge in the sweet scents of fall. Available Mondays through Thursdays through November 29, guest can relax with pumpkin and apple spice treatments that prepare and nourish the body for the cool weather ahead. Guests that prefer the comforting aroma of pumpkin… Read the full news article
Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey Lodge is featuring a variety of unique dining experiences throughout October and November. Among them are Oktoberfest, a Winemaker dinner, Witches Brewed Children’s Teas, Wild Game and Mushroom features, and a Beaujolais Nouveau celebration. October 1 through 28, the Lodge will celebrate the traditional festival of Oktoberfest in three of… Read the full news article
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two Arkansas events, the Johnny Cash Music Festival in Jonesboro and Little Rock’s Riverfest, have been selected by the American Bus Association as two of the ABA’s 2013 Top Events in North America. Riverfest has an impressive record with this honor, having also been selected in 1984, 1987, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2010,… Read the full news article
Industry Suppliers Provide Critical Funding to AH&LEF Washington, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), administers three scholarships on behalf of American Express, Ecolab, and PepsiCo. These scholarship programs, totaling $44,000, contribute to AH&LEF’s total of $514,500 in academic scholarships… Read the full news article
Jasper, Ark., 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Adventure Package adds wild excitement to the dude ranch experience for kids and adults of all skill levels interested in rock climbing, zip lines and canyon-sized swings. I had the pleasure of giving it a whirl in late August and felt like a kid on the… Read the full news article