This Year’s Event Will Feature More Fun for Families and Fido Than Ever Before San Diego, Calif., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition is unleashing the fun with new friends from Unleashed by Petco. Whether catching a wave with a furry friend or seeking fun on the beach with friends and… Read the full press release
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Appointments in Accor’s Sales, Distribution and Loyalty Division Carlo Olejniczak appointed Senior Vice-President Global Sales Cédric Gobilliard appointed Senior Vice-President Sales & Distribution France Yves Lacheret appointed Senior Vice-President Business Development Europe Carlo Olejniczak is appointed Senior Vice-President Global Sales Carlo Olejniczak holds a Masters in International Commerce from the University of… Read the full press release
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives is currently taking part in Russia’s largest B2B travel and tourism exhibition, Moscow International Exhibition (MITT 2013) held from 20th to 23rd March 2013. MMPRC together with 44 representatives from 23 companies are participating in this exhibition. This exhibition began with a ministerial Summit. The Minister of Culture, Vladimir Medinskiy, as… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that it will return as the title sponsor of the RCI Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament in 2013. This marks the seventh consecutive year that RCI has served as… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an increasingly connected world where travelers are always “on,” Preferred Hotel Group™ presents more than 30 hotel spas worldwide that understand exactly what guests need to turn “off.” As spa-goers worldwide continue to shift their intentions from indulgent relaxation to essential health and wellness, these destinations provide on-trend solutions for… Read the full press release
Seattle, WA, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Providing financial support to early-stage adventure tourism enterprises is the purpose behind the Tour Operator Scholarships launched today by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the legal office of Rome McGuigan, P.C., adventure travel legal specialists. Deserving scholarship winners for 2013 will gain access to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s global network… Read the full press release
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – the Future of Tourism,” the PATA Youth Forum will tap into the insights of industry leaders on how consumers will find, search and connect to travel in the future. Hosted by the College of Innovation at Thammasat University, the Forum will take place Thursday April 25 at… Read the full press release
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Launching June 2013, the Discovery Centre at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti will allow guests to explore Tanzania’s remarkable wilderness, wildlife, people and culture. Part museum exhibit, part lecture theatre, the Discovery Centre will be the first lodge-based conservation research and education platform in the Serengeti. Visitors will be guided through the Serengeti’s key attributes by the… Read the full press release
New ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.’ Package Offers Value At More Than 460 Hotels In Top Gay Destinations Worldwide MCLEAN, Va., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As cities from San Francisco and Toronto to London and Amsterdam prepare for the start of Pride season, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers added value at more than 460 participating Hilton and Hilton Grand… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has partnered with nationally recognized nutritionist and author Keri Glassman to create a new JW Kids Menu, helping junior jetsetters build healthy eating habits while traveling and arming them with the skills they need to continue the practice at home. The interactive menu, debuting at… Read the full press release
Introducing a Greener Way at Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Hotel’s commitment to sustainability and a cleaner world. 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and appreciates the importance of socially responsible programs to help save lives and protect our planet. That’s why the Hotel has partnered with Clean the World to recycle soaps and bottled amenities from guest rooms… Read the full press release
Expedia Shares New Download Numbers, Passes 11 Million Downloads Milestone on Eve of Mobile Itineraries Launch BELLEVUE, Wash., 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel company, today announced the addition of a set of robust, visual mobile itineraries capabilities to its award-winning Expedia mobile app. Because the itinerary is connected to the traveler’s… Read the full press release
Award-Winning owner NewcrestImage Group Expands Midscale Hotel Portfolio with IHG ATLANTA, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces its newest hotel development for Oklahoma City, in the vibrant Bricktown entertainment area. In partnership with NewcrestImage, the new-build Holiday Inn Express® will join the neighborhood at… Read the full press release
2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, guests can immerse themselves in Wyoming’s expansive sky, rushing rivers and grand beauty while riding alongside the Teton mountain range on an exclusive Fitzgerald’s Bicycles tour with Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. On these new tours, guests ride through four distinct regions of Jackson Hole and Teton Valley, sampling the authentic Wild West. Pedals… Read the full press release
ANAHEIM, Calif., 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel announced today that it will be hosting a job fair on Monday, April 1 in its Pacific Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The job fair will feature opportunities for positions in Housekeeping, Communications, Front Office, Guest Services, Kitchen, Stewarding, Health Club, Food… Read the full press release
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces it has agreed to sell InterContinental London Park Lane (“the Hotel”) to Constellation Hotel (Opco) UK S.A., which is an affiliate of Constellation Hotels Holding Limited, a Middle Eastern private investment group. IHG’s leasehold interest in the Hotel has been sold for… Read the full press release
Just in time for summer, new accommodations available for upcoming travel season Hershey, Pa., 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests visiting Hershey Highmeadow Campground this summer can enjoy entertainment at neighboring Hershey attractions, brand new facilities at the Campground, and enjoy a 50th anniversary season. Hershey Highmeadow Campground opened on May 16, 1963 and has grown from 50 sites and one… Read the full press release
Cancun’s premier entertainment destination enhances offerings in time for Summer MIAMI, Fla., 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in luxurious, all-inclusive resort accommodations – proudly announces legendary super group, The Beach Boys, in concert at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort on August 6, 2013. And, just in time… Read the full press release
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its 130th anniversary as Australia’s most cherished Grand Hotel, The Windsor has launched a What’s Your Windsor Story campaign asking former guests to share their memories and memorabilia that will be featured as part of an commemorative exhibition to be hosted during its milestone anniversary. For thirteen decades,… Read the full press release
Next Phase of Makena Makeover begins Makena Golf Course to Close for Remainder of the Year New Course to Come On Line in Early 2014 Makena, Maui, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the completion of the makeover of the hotel at Makena Resort, ownership is turning its attention to Makena Golf Course. An announcement today by… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou today celebrated its official debut with a champagne lunch reception for over two hundred VIP guests, to unveil the hotel’s signature fan, which has been designed by world respected fashion designer, Vivienne Tam. As a native of Guangzhou, Tam has a strong emotional attachment to the city…. Read the full press release
Iconic London Property Creates Nursery Fit For a Royal Baby. London, England, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel and bespoke nursery designers Dragons of Walton Street, today announce an exclusive partnership which will see a luxury Premium Park View suite transformed into an exquisite, quintessentially British nursery, designed and tailored with a… Read the full press release
Launches campaign to mark half a century of successful operations in the country 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today launched a campaign to commemorate its 50th year of operations in Japan. As part of the celebrations, the leading global hospitality company has announced a series of promotions and sweepstakes that will be rolled out over the… Read the full press release
Muscat, Oman, 2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that it has signed an agreement with the Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (Omran) to open Crowne Plaza Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat. The 296-room hotel will be the second Crowne Plaza hotel in… Read the full press release
Association Project Reinforces Commitment to Deliver Global Content Locally Toronto, ON., 2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced the first step in a global translation project, with the production of French translations of three key GBTA resources to support French speaking… Read the full press release
Proceeds come from Jakarta RACE held in October 2012. 2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, together with PT. AIA FINANCIAL as main partner and PT Roche Indonesia, PT Cargill Indonesia and Aqua Danone as partners of Jakarta RACE 2012, handed IDR 500 million to the Yayasan Kanker Indonesia (Indonesian Cancer Foundation) as the result of the annual… Read the full press release
PHOENIX, 2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summertime at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort means both pool time and fun time that can’t be had anywhere else. From superheroes and aliens to sports stars, families will be transported to a fantasy world at the property’s “Summer of Imagination.” From May 28 to August 31, The River Ranch will be transformed… Read the full press release
Landmark Hotel Redefines Luxury Salon and Spa Experience New York, NY, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts, today announced a partnership with renowned hairstylist Julien Farel to incorporate a state-of-the-art flagship salon at the renovated Loews Regency Hotel in New York City. Set to open fall 2013, the relocated Julien… Read the full press release
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Powerful new option gives businesses the ability to connect every hotel booking made directly on IHG sites to their expense reporting and corporate travel program Redmond, Wash., March 26, 2013 – Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), a global leader in integrated travel and expense management, today announced that IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) (LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will organise the PATA Youth Forum, with the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – The Future of Tourism.” Hosted by the College of Innovation at Thammasat University, the Forum will take place Thursday April 25 at Sri Burapa Auditorium, Thammasat University, Tha Pra Chan Campus, Bangkok…. Read the full press release