Martin Travel Strikes New Technology and GDS Partnership with Travelport

Atlanta, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new long-term GDS and technology services agreement with Martin Travel, LLC, western Virginia’s leading leisure and business travel services provider. Through the agreement, Martin Travel has gained access to end-to-end travel management technologies, and comprehensive GDS content and services… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Announces ‘An Edgy Easter Sunday Brunch Delight By The Sea’ At Edge

PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest promotion ‘An edgy Easter Sunday brunch delight by the Sea’. Available at Edge restaurant on Sunday, March 31, 2013, it sets the stage for a memorable day with family and friends to celebrate this festive holiday. A variety of mouth-watering dishes capturing an exceptional feast… Read the full press release

ekki BAR & GRILL at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Presents a Wine Dinner with Chateau Musar

Experience the wines from Lebanon with the world’s oldest wine making history. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — ekki BAR & GRILL at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi will host a one-night only wine pairing dinner with Chateau Musar from Lebanon on March 1, 2013. Wine making in Lebanon has been around approximately 6,000 years and is one of the oldest wine… Read the full press release

ODZALA WILDERNESS CAMPS: OPENING AND OPERATING SCHEDULE FOR 2013 SEASON

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wilderness Collection is excited to announce a 1.5 million Euro renewed investment into the plant and premises of Odzala Wilderness Camps in the Republic of Congo. The success of our debut operating season during 2012, combined with lessons learnt then as well as during the current off season, has resulted in a reinvestment programme… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Munich Presents The Cuisine Of Nobuyuki “Nobu“ Matsushisa

Hong Kong, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich is delighted to announce a very special dining promotion to be held from 15 – 23 March 2013 at the hotel’s Michelin starred Restaurant Mark’s, together with the glamorous Matsushisa Mykonos restaurant from the Belvedere Hotel located in Mykonos, Greece. The promotion will showcase the innovative cuisine of master… Read the full press release

BRIAN GAY VOTED JANUARY PGA TOUR PLAYER OF THE MONTH BY AVIS

PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brian Gay has been voted the January PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to charities supported by… Read the full press release

City of Chicago: “Rollin’ Up The River”

30th ANNUAL CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL THIS YEAR, JUNE 6-9 Shemekia Copeland and Bobby Rush Kicks-off the Festival’s Journey Up the Mississippi 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival expands to four days with a special opening night concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park the evening of Thursday, June 6 featuring a line-up… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Maldives named Asia Pacific Hotel of the Year

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Budgies & Travel Awards, held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore earlier this month, have named Dusit Thani Maldives Asia Pacific’s Hotel of the Year. The Budgie$ & Travel Awards celebrate the leadership efforts, accomplishments and ingenuity of Asia’s low cost aviation and travel industries. The awards are held in… Read the full press release

San Diego Zoo – “Are You ‘Takin’ About Me?”

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two-week-old takin calf Linshuh practiced his climbing at the San Diego Zoo this morning. Born on Feb. 2 and weighing around 19 pounds, Linshuh, whose name means “silver snake” in Mandarin, was appropriately named for the year of the snake and because of his extra-silvery coat of fur. Native to the Sichuan… Read the full press release

Raffles, Happy 125th Anniversary! Celebrations around the world until 31 Dec 2013

Raffles, Happy 125th Birthday! Here’s To Many More 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evening in Singapore. The scent of frangipani and the soft hum of conversation drift across the Palm Court at Raffles Hotel. Is it 1887 or 2012? The doormen, looking crisp in their distinctive Gieves & Hawkes uniforms, welcome arriving travellers. Somewhere deep in the… Read the full press release

Jersey and Normandy join forces at agricultural show in Paris

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Jersey delegation will join the Normandy stand at France’s biggest agricultural show in Paris, the Salon International de L’Agriculture, from 24 February to 3 March 2013. Jersey was invited to attend the show by the General Council of La Manche following a visit last year by representatives from the Island to… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila – ‘Jasmine Gold Ritual’ for Mom

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jasmine flower symbolizes the authentic and unconditional love of mother. It also signifies the virtue of mothers who dedicate their entire life to their beloved children. The divine jasmine bouquet is mostly used as a gift on Mother’s Day in many countries and it is represented as the nation flower of the… Read the full press release

Warm Up for Summer with Hershey In The Spring

Celebrate spring in Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth with something for everyone  Hershey, Pa., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth is starting its spring training regimen in preparation for the debut of Hershey In The Spring in March. In anticipation of warmer weather, the teams at Hershey Resorts and the Hershey attractions are gearing up… Read the full press release

Grand City Hotels and Wyndham Hotel Group Strike Strategic Alliance to Brand 43 Hotels

Deal brings first Wyndham-branded hotels to Germany Majority of properties located in key German cities Branding of first 33 locations to start by 1 March 2013  BERLIN, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grand City Hotels, Germany’s second largest hotel management company has entered into a strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with over… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Packs in Value and Fun this Spring Break with Special Offers and Family Activities

Third Night Free package, plus new Michigan Avenue Escape package featuring 20 percent off and a USD 100.00 Hotel credit. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families enjoy a “break” this Spring Break when staying two nights or three at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with special offers.Four Seasons Hotel Chicago packs in value and fun for a family city escape this Spring Break…. Read the full press release

Celebrate Chicago’s 176th Birthday—Monday, March 4 At The Chicago History Museum

Chicago’s Official Birthday Party Features Jazz Music, American Indian Drumming, an Essay Contest—and Eli’s Cheesecake 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago’s had issues with fire in the past – so the city’s birthday cake will not have 176 candles this year. But even without the candles, there’ll be plenty of cake and a guaranteed “hot time” for… Read the full press release

VISIT FLORIDA Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (February 19, 2013), VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced the hiring of Paul Phipps as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Phipps has 37 years of experience in sales, marketing, promotions and management having served in such high-profile positions as General Manager for Seminole IMG Sports… Read the full press release

LUX* Maldives Brings BBC Film Director Neil Lucas to the Underwater Festival

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2nd edition of the upcoming Underwater Festival at LUX* Maldives will be endorsed by the exceptional expertise of worldwide renowned photographer, BAFTA awarded specialist Neil Lucas. UK-based photographer and BBC film director Neil Lucas will run daily introductory classes for guests to improve their photography skills and learn new underwater shooting… Read the full press release

NATIONAL ZOO’S TWIN ANDEAN BEAR CUBS APPEAR HEALTHY AND THRIVING

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The eight-week-old Andean bear cubs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s received a clean bill of health today from the Zoo veterinarians. The veterinary team performed a complete physical exam Feb. 20, which included listening to the cubs’ hearts and lungs; checking their mouth, eyes, legs, feet and genital area; and feeling their… Read the full press release

S7 Group – победитель спартакиады «День гражданской авиации 2013»

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Сборная S7 Group заняла первое место в общекомандном зачете отраслевой спартакиады «День гражданской авиации 2013». VIII турнир по мини-футболу и спартакиада «День гражданской авиации 2013» проходила 16-17 февраля в Москве. Турнир проводится ежегодно с 2006 года при поддержке Министерства транспорта РФ и Федерального агентства воздушного транспорта РФ. Команда S7 в этом году… Read the full press release

By Eck! Wallace & Gromit Join VisitEngland’s 101 Expert Panel

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to a phenomenal response to its “101 Things to do before you go abroad” campaign, VisitEngland has enlisted an elite team of fellow experts to help select the cream of the crop. Wallace & Gromit, Bill Oddie, Sonali Shah, Clemency Burton-Hill, Skye Gyngell and a Yeoman Warder from the Tower of… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Welcomes New President, Mr Peter French

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Peter French as President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, with effect from 1 January 2013. Mr French succeeds Mr John Johnston, who has held this role since 2009. Mr Johnston who has been with parent company Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI) since 1998 will… Read the full press release

THE HISTORIC WINDSOR CELEBRATES 130 YEARS WITH ANNIVERSARY RATES STARTING AT THREE POUNDS

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s oldest and most-cherished hotel, The Windsor is offering former wedding guests of the 130 year old Grand Dame an opportunity to stay in a luxurious suite for the same price they paid on their wedding night. And as a bonus for any former wedding guests who stayed at the hotel and… Read the full press release

Jersey Family History Forum returns to ‘Who do you think you Are?’ Live at Olympia

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This weekend, 22-24 February, the Jersey Family History Forum will once again be manning a stand at the largest family history event in the world, Who do you think you Are? Live at Olympia, London. The Family History Forum will be passing on information about tracing ancestors in the Island and encouraging… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Surpasses 100,000 Vacation Properties Globally

Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, announced today that its portfolio surpassed more than 100,000 properties in approximately 600 unique destinations around the world. Part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), Wyndham Vacation Rentals features more than 30 established brands in Europe and… Read the full press release

Thailand’s Trang province to be featured in upcoming episode of ABC’s hit romance reality series THE BACHELOR

NEW YORK, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The breathtaking beauty of Trang, a province on southern Thailand’s Andaman Coast, will provide a scenic backdrop for the upcoming ninth episode of The Bachelor, scheduled to air Monday, February 25, 2013 (8:00–10:01 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. This season on The Bachelor, Sean Lowe, 29, the successful Dallas businessman and… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila – Relieve Summer Migraine with “Stress & Migraine Relief Massage”

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The migraine sufferers may find the summer period to be their worst season. Some migraine trigger factors during summer time are various; not only the heat, humidity and dehydration, but tree pollen allergy and over-hydration are also the summer migraine trigger factors. The migraine sufferers cannot avoid the summer period but they… Read the full press release

Indulge In the “Suite Life” at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas: Chic, Restyled Suites Boast Art Deco Inspired Décor, Luxurious Amenities and Innovative Technology

Renovated suites offer sweeping views of the Las Vegas Strip or surrounding desert landscape. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stylish, newly renovated suites at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas pair modern, Art Deco inspired décor, luxurious amenities and breathtaking views with legendary Four Seasons service. The restyled suites are part of a USD 30 million guest room renovation that was complete in December 2012…. Read the full press release

Be a Part of the Third Annual Tour de Chocolate Town Bike Tour

Experience The Sweetest Place on Earth on Bicycle  Hershey, Pa., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Registration is now open for the third annual Tour de Chocolate Town! On Sunday, May 19, 2013, the Tour will begin in the town dubbed The Sweetest Place On Earth and offer participants the unique opportunity to ride through Hersheypark, past many major… Read the full press release

Canadian Tourism Commission – Competitive intelligence: the big beasts of international tourism marketing

Charley Boorman gives the wilds of South Africa fresh exposure while Brit bloggers cross the tracks in the US. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beware the lords of the international tourism jungle. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is at the heart of this intensely competitive marketplace, where the traditional big beasts are fiercely protecting their territory from… Read the full press release