2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year is especially ideal for employees looking to extend their holidays by taking extra days off since all German national holidays fall on a weekday. For those planning their holidays early, airberlin is already offering a million additional tickets starting at €49 per person and route for the travel period between… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Recreation
CityZen Receives Prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for 2013
Hong Kong, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the seventh consecutive year, CityZen, the acclaimed signature restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., has been awarded the coveted American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five Diamond Award for 2013. The restaurant remains the only establishment to have earned this symbol of excellence in Washington, D.C. “This level of recognition is truly… Read the full press release
Divine Valentine’s Day treats for zoo animals
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Divine Valentine’s Day treats for zoo animals WHAT Love will be in the air for Woodland Park Zoo’s animal ambassadors as they indulge in divine Valentine’s Day treats that are fitting for the animals such as heart-shaped ice pops, herbal bouquets, and heart-shaped steaks on Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The special… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Reveals £250k Support for the Outward Bound Trust
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, revealed today that it has donated more than £250k over the last 18 years to educational charity, The Outward Bound Trust. First, which is one of the charity’s Patron’s Company members, also confirmed that it is to provide a further £30k over the next… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA Announces Acquisition of Florida Huddle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced its acquisition of Florida Huddle. The event, which has been operating for 37 years, is the longest running travel trade show in Florida where suppliers from around the state meet directly with domestic and international buyers of travel… Read the full press release
Fall in love with Bath… again and again and again
Fall in love with Bath… again and again and again 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples who are looking for somewhere extra special to spend some quality time together will find romantic experiences in abundance in Bath. Already featuring in a nationwide Romantic Heritage Cities campaign by national tourist board VisitEngland, The UNESCO World Heritage Site of… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele Presents the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013
Lights, camera, Lanai! Cinematic arts shine on the private island. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV, announces the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013. Film enthusiasts are invited to enjoy three days of complimentary cinematic arts, music and enriching cultural programs. “Four… Read the full press release
Special Summer Offer From WingsAbroad
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fly from Shannon Airport to Bodrum this summer and stay in the beautiful Sami Beach Hotel and upgrade your holiday from a B&B basis to a Half Board basis for only €1 per person. Holidays for June start from €419 for 1 week or €589 for 2 weeks per person (prices based… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Vail Offers Romantic Valentine’s Day Experiences
Couples can keep the spark alive with massage lessons, edible body paints and more. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Vail, nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, is a sought-after romantic destination for couples and those looking to rekindle the spark. This Valentine’s Day, Four Seasons has created highly romantic experiences for two, including romantic… Read the full press release
San Antonio Welcomes Famous Travis Letter Back to the Alamo
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — One hundred and seventy-seven years ago, Alamo commander William Barrett Travis wrote an urgent letter requesting aid during the Alamo’s siege. Now, for the first time since its drafting, the letter will make its ceremonious return to the Alamo, where it will be displayed on February 23 through March 7. The letter,… Read the full press release
Competitive intelligence: keeping Canada’s tourism rivals under close scrutiny
Seoul tourism goes Gangnam Style, while Downton Abbey proves a big draw upstairs—and downstairs—for the UK. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marketers everywhere love viral videos. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is no stranger to their power, with 500,000 people viewing “Canada. Shared by Canadians” within seven days of its release on YouTube. CTC News is back… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Celebrates Sydney
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has published an all-new edition of its best-selling Sydney City Guide. To celebrate the release of this 10th Edition, Lonely Planet has provided the 300-plus businesses included in the guide with a special “Featured by Lonely Planet 2013” window sticker to display as an endorsement. “Compared to… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Opens New Hotel In Guangzhou
Hong Kong, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its first city hotel in China, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou. In celebration, the hotel is offering guests two tantalizing packages both priced from CNY 2,100 and available from 24 January to 13 April 2013. The Second Night On Us package includes: Two-nights… Read the full press release
Loews New Orleans offers gal pals a great getaway deal
NEW ORLEANS, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews New Orleans Hotel is encouraging shop-til-you drop fashionistas, princesses who love to be pampered and ladies who live for a night out on the town to grab their girlfriends and escape to the city with the hotel’s Girlfriends Getaway Package. For rates starting as low as $289, up to four… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Serves Up Second Annual David MacPherson Tennis Camp
World-renowned tennis ace brings the love to Lanai. 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay announces the second annual David MacPherson Tennis Camp, February 7-9, 2013. MacPherson, a nationally ranked Men’s Doubles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) champion and coach of the top ranked American doubles players Bob and Mike Bryan, will serve… Read the full press release
ROMANCE IN COLORADO: FIVE PLACES TO IGNITE THE SENSES
DENVER, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Valentine’s Day, grab your sweetheart and get lost in five romantic adventures for all five senses. Whether it’s taste, touch, smell, sight or sound that makes your heart skip a beat, an unforgettable fairy tale getaway awaits in Colorado. Following are Valentine’s Day packages and a sampling of flirtatious ideas… Read the full press release
Silversea Details ‘Grand Voyages’ for 2013
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises, known for its luxurious cruise ships and exotic destinations, has rolled out 10 exquisitely tailored “Grand Voyages” for 2013. Designed for the traveller who relishes a more leisurely pace, this special collection offers extended voyages from 34 to 54 days. These unique odysseys combine the luxury of sailing aboard intimate,… Read the full press release
Kempinski Opens Olare Mara Kempinski, Masai Mara Tented Camp
Luxurious 12 Tent Camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy – Complete with over two million wildebeest, zebras and the world’s largest lion population Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kempinski Hotels today (January 15, 2013) opened the doors (or rather tent flaps) to its all-inclusive Olare Mara Kempinski, Masai Mara Tented Camp. As the company’s… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Brings the HydraFacial to the American Riviera
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — New technology offers a ground-breaking skincare resurfacing solution with none of the usual drawbacks. The Spa at Four SeasonsResort The Biltmore introduces the HydraFacial to Santa Barbara for the first time. This non-invasive, non-surgical skin resurfacing procedure combines spa therapies with medical technology to deliver maximum results for skin that’s glowing and healthy. The… Read the full press release
What’s New in Palm Springs: Winter 2013
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Compiled by the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, this quarterly update includes events, specials and renovations. Plus, what to expect for the winter season featuring new venues, attractions, activities, and signature events. LODGING UPDATE New Hotel Opens: Skylark Hotel This hotel has been completely restored to the Skylark Hotel, which was built… Read the full press release
Boardwalk Announces New “Family Fun Overnight”
March 8-9, 2013 at the Cocoanut Grove SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced a new event for 2013 – the first annual Family Fun Overnight. The event kicks off March 8 at the Cocoanut Grove, adjacent to the Boardwalk. With the historic, oceanfront event facility as a base, families… Read the full press release
Holiday like a celebrity from Leeds Bradford Airport with British Airways
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to celebrity-favourite destinations this January, thanks to stars uploading pictures of their holidays to popular social media sites over the Christmas and New Year period. Top destinations for stars included Dubai, enjoyed by Rita Ora, Denise van Outen and Nell McAndrew, and Australia – popular… Read the full press release
Celebrate an Epic Valentine’s Night with the Love Actually Package at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin.
Seductive surprises await. 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples can celebrate Valentine’s at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin with the ultimate romantic combination of delights with the new Love Actually package. Seductive surprises to discover and share include an intimate dinner for two in Seasons Restaurant or an exclusive private dining experience in one’s room; a hand tied rose bouquet and bubbles; and a… Read the full press release
The Drake’s Royal Penthouse Available For Lease
CHICAGO, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s not every day that you have a chance to call a Chicago icon home, but the 4,000 square-foot penthouse apartment at the historic Drake Hotel is now available for lease after years of occupancy by a prince and princess. (Prince Piotr Galitzine and his wife, Princess Maria Anna Galitzine, formally Archduchess… Read the full press release
Summer travel from Europe springs into life
Canadian icons take starring role in new CTC campaigns in Germany, the UK and France 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — New year, new projects and new potential travellers: the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is off to a brisk start to 2013 in its European core markets with a new series of spring/summer campaigns. These campaigns have just gotten… Read the full press release
Agoda.com offers specials in Rome and Paris, and lists top destinations for couples
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced lists of its most popular destinations as chosen by couples from various regions, as well as amazing hotel deals in Paris and Rome, two of the perennial favorite romantic cities. But as Agoda.com looked into preferred travel habits,… Read the full press release
Tomas Donev Appointed as Sommelier at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
CottoCrudo restaurant raises a glass to newly appointed wine pro. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — CottoCrudo, the Italian restaurant at Four SeasonsHotel Prague announces the appointment of Tomas Donev as Sommelier. In this role Tomas shares his great passion for wines while working alongside the Executive Chef Richard Fuchs and the team. Born and raised in Prague, Tomas’s interest in wine started… Read the full press release
Jonathan Tisch and Loews Hotels & Resorts Donates Furniture to Victims of Superstorm Sandy
Furniture From the Loews Regency Hotel Goes to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to Help Recovering Superstorm Sandy Victims Coney Island Seaside Senior Center to be a Recipient of Donated Furniture NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts will donate several items of the more than… Read the full press release
SENSE, A ROSEWOOD SPA® AT ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA OFFERS NEW WINTER SPA PACKAGE
VANCOUVER, BC, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s better in two’s! This winter, escape the dreary weather and enjoy a relaxing day at the spa with a friend or loved one. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver is offering a special spa retreat for two with its new… Read the full press release
Save Big and Stay Connected at Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Europe
ORLANDO, Fla., 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Start 2013 off right with a holiday at one of our luxurious seaside, island or countryside resorts in Spain and France and relax with family and friends. Make your reservation by February 28, 2013 and take 25 percent off regular room rates for stays of two nights or more now through March 29, 2013.*… Read the full press release