NOUMEA, New Caledonia and MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with GLP Hotels for a 154-key conversion project to be known as Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residence. The property, currently the La Promenade, opened in 2008 and will undergo a refurbishment before officially opening under the… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Hospitality
2012 Florida Tourism Industry Awards Announced
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the 45th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held September 5-7 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, VISIT FLORIDA announced the 2012 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame inductee, as well as the winners of the Flagler and Iris Larson Awards. Annually, leaders in Florida tourism are chosen by a… Read the full news article
UK Media Familiarisation Tour to Maldives 2012
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation coordinated a familiarisation tour to the Maldives for a group of 3 journalists representing various media targeting the general consumer via daily papers covering and online magazine versions from 26th August – 3rd September 2012. The main purpose of arranging such media fam trips is… Read the full news article
Jersey’s only official YHA hostel lies in Durrell’s wildlife park
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stringent standards have been met, an agreement has been signed and Durrell Wildlife Park in Trinity is now home to Jersey’s only Youth Hostels Association (YHA)-accredited accommodation. The wildlife park’s hostel, Durrell Wildlife Hostel, has been awarded the accreditation, which promises guests a “home from home” experience and quality accommodation at affordable… Read the full news article
The National Trust for Jersey Open Weekend
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Open Day’s form part of a very special week long event dedicated to exploring and discovering the Island’s history and hidden treasures. Run in association with Jersey Tourism, Jersey Heritage and The Societe Jersiaise, the National Trust’s Open Days offer you the chance to explore some of Jersey’s rich architectural… Read the full news article
VisitEngland’s response to the Cabinet Reshuffle
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jeremy Hunt’s support for tourism led to delivery of the biggest ever domestic tourism marketing campaign in the build-up to the unprecedented events of this year. He worked hard to engage with our industry to better understand their ambitions and challenges and to ensure a lasting legacy for domestic tourism. As Minister… Read the full news article
Local businessman appointed as new Chairman of Bath Tourism Plus
Local businessman appointed as new Chairman of Bath Tourism Plus 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath Tourism Plus, the public/private partnership between B&NES Council and the Initiative in B&NES, has appointed Matt Davis, Sales Director of QA Systems Ltd and current Director and Vice Chairman of Bath Tourism Board of Directors as the organisation’s Chairman. As a board… Read the full news article
New “Beauty All Around” Special Exhibit to Open at The Hershey Story
Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue will open its newest special exhibit, Beauty All Around: American Indian Art, on Friday, September 21. The display, which will feature artifacts from the original American Indian Museum established by Milton S. Hershey in 1933, will be on exhibit through November 25…. Read the full news article
Bloggers of the world-unite (in Canada)!
Innovative CTC program creates advocacy for travel to Canada in seven international markets. 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has assembled a team of 19 bloggers drawn from eight different countries to explore Canada and tell their travel tales. Travelling from coast to coast to coast, the bloggers are seeking the unique, behind-the-scenes stories of… Read the full news article
Marriott Deals of the Week
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Legend of Sleepy Hollow lives on in Westchester, New York What better way to welcome the arrival of fall than with apple picking, hiking trails and warm apple cider? The Renaissance Westchester Hotel is offering guests the opportunity to embrace the season and experience the legend of Sleepy Hollow. Guests at… Read the full news article
267 HOSPITALITY STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
$386,500 Awarded Via AH&LEF’s Core Scholarship Programs Washington, 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), awarded 267 scholarships, totaling $386,500, through three of its core programs – the Annual Scholarship Grant, Incoming Freshman Scholarship, and Graduate Scholarship programs. The Annual… Read the full news article
June 2012: the ins and outs of travel to Canada
Thanks to another big boost in Chinese arrivals, the monthly total of international visitors broke the two-million barrier, says CTC Tourism Snapshot 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passport control was a busy place in Canada in June 2012. More than two million people came from around the world to see our country, a 4% year-on-year increase, reports the… Read the full news article
Virginia Offers Twelve Scenic Road Trip Ideas for Fall 2012
RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia boasts more than 3,000 miles of scenic roadways, taking travelers to coastal beauty, mountain vistas, quaint small towns and peaceful countryside. Combine this with 15 million acres of fall foliage and two of the country’s most legendary scenic drives and Virginia is the ideal place for a classic fall road trip. … Read the full news article
Virginia Wins Award for Best State Travel Web Site
Virginia Tourism Corporation wins Mercury Award at national conference RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Virginia Tourism Corporation received a singular honor last week from the National Council of State Tourism Directors when it received the Mercury Award for Best Travel Web Site among states. The award was presented last week at the annual United States Travel… Read the full news article
The 2012 Jersey Customer Service Awards
Public voting opens today for nominations for the Jersey Customer Service Awards. 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Jersey public has from today until the 28 September to vote for their Customer Service Heroes, giving them the opportunity to walk away with one of the coveted 2012 Customer Service Awards. The Customer Service Awards, which are now… Read the full news article
Sixth Annual Apples to iPods Contest at 20 Apple Orchards
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards will offer a chance to win an iPod during the “Apples to iPods” promotion that kicks off September 7. In this technology-meets-agriculture contest, one specially marked wooden apple is hidden in an apple tree at 20 Vermont pick-your-own apple orchards. The lucky apple picker who finds a wooden apple… Read the full news article
Thailand Hosts Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 Finalists
Hong Kong, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Hong Kong office joined together with Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to bring the 10 finalists of Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 to Thailand to mark 40th anniversary of the pageant. According to Mrs. Thitiporn Maneenate, Director of the TAT Hong Kong Office,… Read the full news article
High Flying Ticket Sales! Less than 2,000 tickets left for Jersey Live
JERSEY LIVE FESTIVAL 2012 with JT SEPTEMBER 1ST – 2ND 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set in the lush countryside of the Parish of Trinity, in the rural heart of Jersey, Channel Islands, Jersey Live Festival sponsored once again by JT returns for its 9th edition this September. Surrounded by 45 miles of stunning coast and enjoying… Read the full news article
Go Exclusively to Thailand
New Delhi, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi office joined hands with Odysseus India Pvt. Ltd. to organise familiarization trips for luxury-end agents to visit Thailand from 4th to 10th August, 2012. A total of ten agents from Delhi, Kolkata, Punjab, and Bangalore participated in the trip. The properties… Read the full news article
Delegates Urged to Book Accommodation Now For 2012 Travel Convention
“Latest Speaker Announced – Lady Cobham, Chairman of VisitEngland” 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA is reminding delegates not to delay booking their accommodation for the 2012 Travel Convention in Turkey. On Wednesday 5 September any unsold discounted accommodation at both the five star Cornelia and Susesi resorts will be released back onto general sale and with… Read the full news article
Fashion Focus Chicago 2012
A Week Long Showcase of Chicago’s Fashion Industry Monday, October 15 – Sunday, October 21 CHICAGO, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fashion Focus Chicago 2012 returns for its eighth year October 15-21 for a week-long celebration of Chicago’s thriving fashion industry while showcasing some of its top designers. Highlights include three headlining runway shows in Millennium Park and… Read the full news article
Art Coming To A Block Near You
17th Annual Chicago Artists Month Celebrates Visual Arts Community throughout Chicago This October 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the City of Chicago prepares to unveil a new Cultural Plan, this year’s Chicago Artists Month (CAM) takes its theme from the process with Art Block By Block. This annual month-long celebration in October explores the impact of artists… Read the full news article
Virginia Shows It’s All Heart with New Coloring Book for the Youngest of Vacationers
The Vacation Adventures of Trip Heartmann, the Loveable Heart Who LOVEs Virginia will be free at Welcome Centers or by request RICHMOND, Va., 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for Lovers is about love – pure and simple. Nobody knows that better than families who come to Virginia for a great vacation with loved ones. Moms and dads… Read the full news article
Maldives roadshows during fourth quarter of 2012
2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives marketing activities have been strategized to increase arrivals during fourth quarter of 2012 and to cushion market fluctuations in Europe. Investing in potentials areas to diversify markets and maintaining arrivals in traditional markets are key approaches to meet the target of 1 million tourists in 2012. As a measure to meet… Read the full news article
Florida Tourism Industry on Pace for Record Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary estimates* released today by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 22.1 million visitors came to Florida in the second quarter of 2012 (April-June), an increase of 1.3 percent over the same period in 2011. Direct travel-related employment in Florida also rose 1.1 percent to… Read the full news article
VISITENGLAND HELPS DESTINATIONS ATTRACT MORE VISITORS WITH ACCESS NEEDS
2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the day of the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, VisitEngland has launched “Winning More Visitors” – a new online guide designed to help destinations attract more visitors with access needs by providing access information on their websites. The online resource was developed following a survey by the national tourist board,… Read the full news article
Hilton Pattaya Announces eforea Signature Correcting And Firming Facials Promotion Featuring Microcurrent Technology
Innovative Spa Concept at Hilton Pattaya Continues to Raise the Bar in Service Excellence within a Highly Competitive Spa Industry PATTAYA, Thailand, 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today unveiled new promotions at its eforea: spa at Hilton offering the eforea Signature Correcting and Firming Facial. The treatment features microcurrent technology and is formulated to result in… Read the full news article
First Joint Tourism Promotion Event of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau in India
2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province co-organized joint promotion activities in three Indian cities to promote Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau tourism as well as travel itineraries with multi stops among their local media and trade. The event is aimed at developing new visitor… Read the full news article
Industry update: it’s cool to share in a Canadian summer
Video contest, new brand and more apps top the bill in the latest social-media news digest from around the country. 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Smartphones are now up there with sunscreen as a must-have beach accessory. The social-media world doesn’t get put in the shade in the summer months, as this popsicle-sized round-up from CTC News shows. The Canadian… Read the full news article
LONDON 2012 TO IMPROVE PERCEPTIONS OF BRITISH WELCOME EVEN FURTHER
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Paralympic heroes get set to take the stage this week, new research from VisitBritain suggests that receiving a good welcome is likely to see visitors recommend travelling to the UK to others, with 80% of visitors feeling at least ‘very welcome’ in 2011. VisitBritain sponsored a question on the Civil Aviation Authority’s survey… Read the full news article