Trang Opens New Eco-tourism Route, Prepares for Famous Underwater Weddings

Trang, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beautiful Trang Province, located along the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, is opening a new inland trail to promote eco-tourism in the area. Located south of the town center in Palian District, the new route features whitewater rafting, elephant rides, and visits to the Sakai, a tribal community in the Banthat mountains,… Read the full news article

LAS VEGAS SETS RECORD FOR VISITATION IN 2012 WELCOMING NEARLY 40 MILLION VISITORS

Increases in core indicators point to continued recovery for Las Vegas tourism  LAS VEGAS, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas welcomed a record 39.7 million visitors in 2012, approximately a half-million more visitors than the previous high of 39.2 million set in 2007. The record visitation generated more than $40 billion in economic impact for… Read the full news article

A Beautiful Way to Beat the Bulge

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get ready to jet set your way to an A list body this spring because the fitness experts at Boot Camp Jersey have created the ultimate luxury workout break for getting into shape. Boot Camp Jersey has teamed up with a selection of luxurious four and five star hotels on the island… Read the full news article

British & Irish Lions legend Jim Telfer recreates famous Everest speech to fire up UK fans

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — British & Irish Lions coaching legend Jim Telfer has recreated his famous 1997 players pre-match gee-up meeting in an online video that provides a rallying cry for the men of Great Britain and Ireland to travel to Australia for the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour. The video is a tongue-in-cheek parody… Read the full news article

Thailand wins for the fifth times in the International Snow Sculpture Contest at the Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan

Bangkok, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The title of Grand Champion has again been bestowed on Thailand’s master ice craftsmen as they produced the winning entry in the 40th International Snow Sculpture at the 64th Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan, held during February 5-11, 2013. For this year, there were 11 international teams participating in the completion. The Tourism… Read the full news article

Culinary Adventures Await At Hilton Lima Miraflores And Social Restaurant & Bar

Hilton Lima Miraflores Guests Unleash their Inner Chef with “Master Peruvian Chef” Package LIMA, Peru, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Discover. Create. Savor. From amateur to master chef, travelers are immersed in the Peruvian food revolution with a three-day culinary package at the new Hilton hotel in Lima. The recently-opened Hilton Lima Miraflores takes guests on a… Read the full news article

Easter Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Easter Sunday dining at Quattro Restaurant, with Brunch served throughout the day. This Easter Sunday, Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley welcomes families with brunch offered throughout the day. A three-course Brunch will be served, with choices offered within each course, for USD 75.00 per person. For younger diners, selections will include favourites from… Read the full news article

Latest News from Lonely Planet

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In February’s edition of Latest from Lonely Planet: Surprising Romantic Getaways Racking your brains for a gift other than roses or chocolates this Valentines Day? Lonely Planet’s US Travel Editor, Robert Reid, selects six romantic breaks to surprise your loved one. Sitting pretty at number one is Canterbury, made famous by literary… Read the full news article

Fashion Festival gets underway

Tickets on sale for Bath in Fashion 2013 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout the years, Bath has always attracted the most fashion conscious amongst society, but from Tuesday 12th February, visitors can see why this city continues to play its part in today’s fashion by snapping up tickets for this year’s Bath in Fashion event (13-21 April… Read the full news article

The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Announces the Addition of HydraFacial Treatments

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Revolutionary HydraFacial technology will bring cutting edge skin therapy to Beverly Wilshire, the first spa in Beverly Hills to offer the procedures. The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, announces the addition of HydraFacial treatments to its offerings beginning February 18, 2013 the first spa in Beverly Hills to do so. HydraFacial is a… Read the full news article

Afternoon Tea With Jimmy Choo At The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — MO Bar at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to announce its latest fashion tea in collaboration with Jimmy Choo, one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands.  Jimmy Choo shoes and handbags are often worn by style icons around the world, from celebrities to royalty, and from musicians to… Read the full news article

From the Boardroom to the Breakroom, Marriott Scores a Perfect 10

National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Applauds Company Bethesda, Md., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc., (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) as one of the Top 50 Companies For Executive Women in 2013. Marriott was ranked in the top 10 on this prestigious list, which recognizes organizations whose policies… Read the full news article

Get Hollywood Glam in Las Vegas: The Spa at Four Seasons Offers “Red Carpet” Treatments and Services This Awards Season

Offerings include body bronzing, semi-permanent mascara, body treatments and more. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Forbes Five Star Spa atFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is taking a cue from Hollywood, offering a variety of red carpet-worthy treatments and services this awards season, and year around. As Hollywood starlets go glam for the approaching Grammys and Academy Awards, visitors to… Read the full news article

Enjoy Cuisine, Wine And Mountain Views During Phoenix Dinner Series At Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Different Pointe of View Restaurant Brings California Winemakers to Exclusive Dinner Series PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring in Phoenix is filled with perfect weather and a plethora of events, making it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway with luxury accommodations at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. To celebrate the season, the resort’s mountaintop… Read the full news article

Discover “China’s Terracotta Warriors” At The Asian Art Museum With Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco

Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is delighted to offer guests access to the prestigious new exhibition “China’s Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor’s Legacy,” on view at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum from February 22 through May 27, 2013. This rare U.S. exhibition, organized by the Asian Art Museum in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute… Read the full news article

Bearing Lavish Mezze Spreads and Entrees, the Easter Brunch at One-Ninety Creates an Exceptional Family Get Together at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Easter egg hunt in ballroom foyer heightens the celebration for the young ones. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Designed to create a memorable dining experience for families as they celebrate Easter, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale pulls out the stops with an expansive three-course Easter Brunch in One-Ninety restaurant. An extensive selection of appetizers, desserts and applewood grill entrées awaits brunch lovers… Read the full news article

Marriott Leads Industry in Diversity

2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott’s longstanding reputation for embracing differences was highlighted again this week as LATINA Style Magazine and the New York Chapter of the National Urban League honored the company for its diversity and inclusion efforts. Marriott was ranked fifth on the 2012 LATINA Style 50 list for career opportunities, and is the only… Read the full news article

Hilton Surfers Paradise Celebrates A Bright Future

SURFERS PARADISE, QLD, Australia, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having welcomed 2013 in spectacular fashion, Hilton Surfers Paradise continues to celebrate well into the new year with a bevy of recent achievements. Now widely recognised as one of the top dining establishments on the Gold Coast, Salt grill by Luke Mangan, located on level 1 of the… Read the full news article

Elbow Beach, Bermuda Offers “Dive In” Travel Package

Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — If the world has a warm-water shipwreck capital, it has to be Bermuda. The shallow coral reefs that encircle this tiny island are studded with more than 500 shipwrecks dating from the 1500s to the 1990s, creating a fascinating underwater history. Elbow Beach, Bermuda is delighted to offer guests an opportunity to… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Introduces the Romance Menu

Menu of romantic offerings now available to enhance couples’ holidays. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Furthering its reputation as the most romantic resort in the world,Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora introduces the Romance Menu, offering guests additional opportunities to further enhance their romantic holiday. The menu is designed to provide a playful selection of romantic amenities, some of which… Read the full news article

Romance Your Valentine At Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Guests are encouraged to find their heart on Valentine’s Day in San Francisco, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

SAN FRANCISCO – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests are encouraged to find their heart on Valentine’s Day in San Francisco, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Hilton San Francisco Financial District invites guests to treat someone special on Valentine’s Day at 750 Restaurant & Bar. The prix-fixe menu includes Ahi Tuna Won Tons… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Invites Guests to Meet with Master Benchaâbane in His Private Gardens

An exclusive tour with perfumer and gardener to Yves Saint Laurent. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Marrakech offers “Scents & Gardens,” an exclusive excursion with Master Benchaâbane, artisan-designer for Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé of the Jardin Majorelle, the mythical garden created in 1931 by the painter Jacques Majorelle. Benchaâbane is one of the most outstanding… Read the full news article

Thailand Ranked Second Best Long-Haul Destination in Kuoni Travel Trends Report 2013

London – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has been rated the second best long-haul destination in the 2013 Travel Trends Report issued by the UK tour operator Kuoni. It has also been rated amongst the Top Ten in other categories such as for Weddings, Honeymoons and for Singles. Listing the top three selling destinations for 2013… Read the full news article

Hospitality jobs campaign launched

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new incentive and training scheme has been launched to get locally qualified unemployed people working in the hospitality industry. The Back to Work Hospitality Campaign offers a nine-step programme of training combined with incentives for both the employers and employees who maintain employment, either for the coming season or on a permanent… Read the full news article

TAT To Organize Huge Chinese New Year Festivals in Bangkok, 12 Provinces

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The Tourism Authority of Thailand has lined up several celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year holiday in 2013. Between Feb 6-14, Bangkok’s famed Yaowarat Road will host the Chinese New Year Festival in China Town, and the Regional Chinese New Year Festival 2013 will take place in 12 major provinces across… Read the full news article

MORE RUSSIANS TO VISIT BRITAIN THAN EVER BEFORE

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With new research revealing that two-thirds of Russians who saw the Olympic Games on their screens now want to visit the UK for their next holiday(1), a VisitBritain-led delegation of tourism businesses will be in Moscow and St Petersburg this week to showcase Britain and help secure a 75% increase in Russian visitors… Read the full news article

International arrivals to Australia in 2012 up 4.6% to 6.1m

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that to achieve 6.1m international arrivals and annual growth of 4.6% was a very creditable performance, against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive global tourism marketplace, a persistently high dollar and economic stagnation in a number of Australia’s key traditional source markets. “In many ways, 2012… Read the full news article

Lights, Camera, Fairmont!

Toronto, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— Luxury Hotel Company Celebrates the Oscars with Top Hotels for Film Buffs Bust out the bubbly and practice that acceptance speech – the Academy Awards are just around the corner and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is getting in the spirit with an awards list of their own! Fairmont has a long history with… Read the full news article

Valentine’s Day Atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan

Kaspia restaurant presents two rules for a perfect Valentine’s celebration. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— On a Valentine’s Day the most important rule is to spend it with one’s loved one in the most romantic atmosphere possible, full of love and passion. Kaspia Bar and Restaurant atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku is just such a place. The second rule for this day… Read the full news article

8 Ways of Love

2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spend a romantic time at Manila Hotel as we give you eight ways to profess your love. From luxurious stays to heart-warming dinner under the stars, love is definitely in the air. 1. Dinner Buffet at Café Ilang-Ilang Take your special someone to a gastronomic journey around the world and say yes to… Read the full news article