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 press release
Category Archives: Short Breaks
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
June Boon: A Mid Year Gift from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
The Maldives has never looked so appealing. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — June brings many blessings to the Maldives: from prime surf at Kuda Huraa to manta season at Landaa Giraavaru. In 2013, it’s also bringing Four Seasons Resorts Maldives June Boon – a mid-year gift of unbeatable value with the added boon of a romantic beach dinner for two, couple’s Spa treatment,… Read the full press release
New Interstate 80 tourism signs unveiled
Partnership leads to 37 new signs promoting Nebraska sites NORTH PLATTE, NEB., 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Representatives from the Nebraska Tourism Commission, the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission unveiled new Interstate 80 road signs promoting Nebraska tourism attractions today at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. Each bright blue sign… Read the full press release
Celebrate National Elephant Day at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
A very special day for the gentle giants. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each year in Thailand, March 13 is designated National Elephant Day, a day to pay respect to this national symbol and to draw attention to the importance of elephants in Thai culture, as well as to the challenges that still exist in elephant conservation today. While… Read the full press release
VILLA SAN MICHELE LAUNCHES FLORENCE’S MOST EXTENSIVE FAMILY FACILITIES WITH INAUGURATION OF SMILE CLUB
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set to position Villa San Michele as one of the very best hotels for families in and around Florence, this May will see the launch of the ‘Smile Club’, a boutique and tailored facility for children at the property. The children’s club will be a first for the hotel, an already a… Read the full press release
Celebrate Spring With A Midterm Breakaway at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Why not whisk the family away this spring to Four Seasons Hotel Dublin on a luxurious Midterm Breakaway starting from EUR 480.00 per night including dinner, bed and breakfast? Available from February 11 to 17, 2013, the Midterm Breakaway begins from the moment of arrival with treats, family meals and fun in the pool. Families can relax and… Read the full press release
Sparks Fly at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay this Valentine’s Day
Indulge in the island’s top romantic offerings. 2013-02-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Valentine’s weekend, loved ones can be surprised with an intimate getaway to the private island of Lanai. The islands alluring canvas of swaying palm trees, turquoise blue water and the lush verdant upcountry create an idyllic backdrop for romance for any occasion. Four Seasons Resort Lanai at… Read the full press release
Big Deal: Visit Orlando This Spring and Take 40 Percent off Your Stay at a Marriott Vacation Club Resort
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Springtime in Orlando, Fla. is filled with warm days, blue skies, world class attractions and incredible Marriott Vacation Club villa accommodations. Whether you desire a long weekend getaway or a longer stay with friends and family, our luxurious timeshare resorts are located just minutes from the major theme parks, golf courses, and world… Read the full press release
L’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Riscopre i Sapori della Tradizione Gastronomica Veneziana
Da febbraio ad aprile al Rialto Bar & Lounge VENEZIA, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rinnovamento e tradizione, uno sguardo rivolto al futuro e memoria dei sapori del passato, e ancora rispetto delle stagioni della terra, nel culto dell’eccellenza e della qualità nella scelta dei prodotti locali. Questi gli ingredienti principali che caratterizzeranno la nuova offerta gastronomica dell’Hilton… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Sponsors the 28th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
Hilton Head Island, S.C., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Offering up to 15 percent off on lodging and two complimentary tickets to the festival’s main event on March 9 Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it is a supporting sponsor to the Wine Fest Home Tour event at the… Read the full press release
VisitEngland and Cottageline partner to promote Countryside and Coastal Short Breaks
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and holiday cottage group Cottageline have today launched a joint marketing campaign to inspire British holidaymakers to take a self-catering break in England this year. The campaign will run throughout February, with print, digital and social media activity all aimed at encouraging consumers to visit www.cottageline.co.uk/visitengland, and ‘Book with a local’…. Read the full press release
Unique Thai Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the “Month of Love”
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — To mark the Valentine season in February 2013, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is proud to present a number of unique and memorable ways for wedding and honeymooning couples to either tie the knot or enjoy the honeymoon of a lifetime. In recent years, Thailand has become one of the world’s… Read the full press release
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring
Punxsutawney, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley was in attendance as thousands of fans watched as Phil made his highly anticipated weather prognostication, commemorating 127 years of Pennsylvania’s unique Groundhog Day tradition. Pennsylvania’s world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring after emerging from his burrow without seeing his shadow this morning in the Pennsylvania… Read the full press release
Indulge in a Romantic Getaway This Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Continue an enduring love story on the shores of West Lake. 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Love really does make the world go round, creating wondrous stories throughout centuries. Hangzhou is known as the “Capital of Love,” and since time immemorial, love has impassioned the very fabric of the city. Hangzhou’s Broken Bridge has its own famous love… Read the full press release
A Barefoot Valentine’s at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
How better to spend Valentine’s with a loved one than barefoot at the beach cinema? 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day is a time for couples to cherish celebrating special moments together, and this year, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is exclusively offering six couples a beautifully romantic evening of a candlelit lobster dinner followed by a movie… Read the full press release
Families Who’d “LOVE to Go There” Can Get There for Free in Virginia
New “I’d LOVE to Go There” Sweepstakes Offers Four Fantastic Prize Trips RICHMOND, Va. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — For anyone who has ever said “Oh, I’d love to go there”, now’s the chance to get there, with the family, for free. Virginia has just launched the “I’d LOVE to Go There” Vacation Sweepstakes, offering families the chance to… Read the full press release
Fly to Lapland to save time for downhill and cross-country skiing
Helsinki Airport has great flight connections, which take you directly to major skiing centres in an hour. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s simple: when you fly to your winter holiday destination, you save valuable time for downhill and cross-country skiing. For example, it takes 1.5 hours to fly from Helsinki to Kittilä and Levi skiing resort. Several… Read the full press release
Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Invite Travelers to “Lose the Blues and Find Some Green”
Guests Receive 20 Percent Off Leisure Rates and $200 Bonus Bucks Per Stay. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is encouraging travelers to leave winter behind and get spring off to a warmer start with the new Lose the Blues, Find Some Green Event. Sun seekers can book now and receive 20 percent off… Read the full press release
November 2012: the ins and outs of Canada travel
Astonishing growth in Brazilian visitor numbers kept total international arrivals to Canada on the up in November 2012, says CTC Tourism Snapshot 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers from around the world reached for the skies again in November 2012. According to the Tourism Snapshot hot off the presses from the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department, more than… Read the full press release
Book A Golf-Themed Weekend Complete With Small-Group Lessons At Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Phoenix Resort Offers Golf Clinics and Stays with Luxury Accommodations PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — While most states are still battling chilly temperatures, Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort will host monthly clinics, taking advantage of the sunny weather in Arizona. With low spring room rates, visitors from the north and east… Read the full press release
Lufthansa’s Key phrase of the week: Musical flights of fantasy
Tickets go on sale for the Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each day the Lufthansa Group provides countless connections between cities, countries, continents and people. And day in, day out, the company’s employees devote themselves to this task with joy and passion. Connecting people and places also means promoting the exchange of ideas between cultures and sharing… Read the full press release
CELEBRATE PRESIDENTS’ DAY WITH “THE MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS,” VIRGINIA
New LINCOLN Movie Trail, travel packages and special events make for a great weekend getaway RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to eight U.S. Presidents (including the first!) – more than any other state – and long-hailed the “Mother of Presidents,” Virginia is the ideal destination for a Presidents’ Day weekend getaway. With historic hot spots… Read the full press release
A Touch Of Romance At Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Romance is in the air year-round as Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur presents a romantic package available until 30 December 2013. Whether it is time for a romantic getaway or simply a celebration of your love for each other, the Romantic Rendezvous is the perfect way to rekindle romance whilst enjoying an array of… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Offerings
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. Chinese New Year Feast at MOzen MOzen Bistro, Las Vegas’ favorite restaurant for fine Asian cuisine, will offer a “Year of the… Read the full press release
Make It a Valentine Celebration to Remember at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.
Valentine Celebration package is packed with romantic experiences. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the most romantic time of year and Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has made all the arrangements for the most divine Valentine treat for sweethearts. The spoiling begins upon arrival at the superbly located luxury Hotel, right in the heart of Mayfair just steps… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Paris Celebrates The Opening Of Chloé’s Flagship Store On Rue Saint-Honoré
Hong Kong, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all fashionistas…Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce a new fashion offer J’aime Chloé, inviting guests to celebrate the opening of the first Maison Chloé on 253 rue Saint-Honoré. The new space on Rue Saint-Honoré is the label’s first Maison with a new architectural and client experience concept, with a team of… Read the full press release