2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary statistics, Macau registered 936,974 visitor arrivals (including foreign workers and students) during February 9 and 15 (Golden Week Holidays in Mainland), marking a growth of 15.4% compared with last year’s Spring Festival golden week. Among them, close to 630,000 visitors came from Mainland China, marking an increase of 25.5%…. Read the full press release
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Four Seasons Hotel Beijing Invites Travellers to Enjoy the Best of Beijing in 72 Hours
Custom itineraries part of new package. 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the thrilling introduction of the brand new 72-hour visa-free transit policy, a wave of anticipation is sure to sweep over the vast numbers of transit travellers stopping over in Beijing. Imagine having three days completely at one’s disposal; 72 hours where one is free to explore one… Read the full press release
Online Channels Continue to Show Most Occupancy Growth in Q4 2012
While Occupancy is Increasing, Average Daily Rates Remain the Main Driver of Revenue Growth in the Hotel Sector NEW YORK, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the fourth quarter 2012, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Appoints Locauto Rent as Partner in Italy
Enterprise Extends European Footprint to Fourth New Country in 12 Months to Reach 85% of the European Car Hire Market LONDON, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the appointment of its second European franchisee, Locauto Rent in Italy, as the next step in a planned programme to establish the flagship brand across Europe. This agreement… Read the full press release
Spring Into San Antonio – And SAVE
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This spring, San Antonio is the perfect destination for travelers looking for a getaway full of activities for a price that won’t break the bank. Historic icons, world-class hotels and resorts, thrilling theme parks, delectable flavors, outdoor adventures and more await visitors in San Antonio – and all at great vacation savings… Read the full press release
Sydney Harbour joins National Landscapes
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spellbinding waterways and bushland of Sydney Harbour today became Australia’s 16th National Landscape, opening the way to a global marketing push inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the harbour city. Just minutes from the vibrant centre of a great international city, the Sydney Harbour National Landscape stretches… Read the full press release
CottoCrudo Bar and Lounge and Czechoslovak Models Host the Bubbles Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
Bella Bublinky (Bubbles) in cooperation with Bisol Prosecco and jewelry from Bvlgari on March 6, 2013. 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — CottoCrudo bar and lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Prague will host its first Bublinky (Bubbles) evening event of 2013 early next month. Highlights of the evening will include sipping on drinks from the world-famous Bisol Prosecco and a showcase of Bvlgari, luxurious Italian jewelry in… Read the full press release
Qatar Tourism Authority with the Private Engineering Office and the Qatar Tennis Federation drew crowds of families on packed dhow boats to Palm Island for five days of sports and entertainment
As a mark of the success of the event, visitors queued for the dhow ferry boats to Palm Island to play mini- tennis & have tennis lessons, compete at volley ball and play indoor pool, while kids had fun on bouncy castles and joined in cartoon character races Doha- Qatar, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism… Read the full press release
The world’s biggest social media team to make Australia the world’s most talked about tourism destination
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has set the industry an ambitious goal of making Australia the world’s most talked about holiday destination in social media. The national tourism agency is sharing its own unique approach to social media by publishing some guidelines it believes the near one million people directly and indirectly working within Australian… Read the full press release
SIA Opens SilverKris Lounge In Seoul
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Customers of Singapore Airlines travelling from Seoul can look forward to a more luxurious experience on the ground with the official opening of the Airline’s SilverKris Lounge at Incheon International Airport. The lounge features wireless Internet access, a business centre with desktop computers, shower rooms and restrooms, televisions, as well as a… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Presents a Wine Tasting Evening
February 22 event at Bentley’s Whiskey Bar offers a selection of Italian wines. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evenings at Four Seasons Hotel Baku are always interesting and joyful. On Friday, Feburary 22, 2013, Bentley’s Whiskey Bar introduces Guido Vannucchi, regional manager from Antinori – one of the biggest wine companies in Italy. This special Italian-style evening will include opportunities to taste the… Read the full press release
Australian Celebrity Deborah Hutton Playing For Hilton Queenstown In The NZ PGA Championship
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian media presenter Deborah Hutton is representing Hilton Queenstown in the NZ PGA Championship at The Hills in Queenstown later this month. The four-day PGA Tour of Australasia tournament will run from Thursday February 28 to Sunday March 3 featuring celebrities such as Sir Ian Botham, golf sensation Lydia… Read the full press release
San Antonio’s Art Scene Comes to Light During Luminaria
An Arts Event Produced by the Artists of San Antonio 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ideal time to experience San Antonio’s artistic diversity is during Luminaria, an arts event produced by the artists of San Antonio. This city’s remarkable history and culture have crafted an arts scene as warm and diverse as its people. From award-winning… Read the full press release
Cloud 23 At Hilton Manchester Deansgate – Manchester’s Best Dressed Bar
With Staff Uniforms Designed By Fashion Designer To The Stars Nadine Merabi MANCHESTER, England, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stunning Cloud 23 Bar at Hilton Manchester Deansgate has staked its claim to the title of Britain’s best dressed bar after revealing that the uniforms worn by its team members were created by leading fashion designer Nadine… Read the full press release
2012 Marks Second Consecutive Record Year for Florida Tourism
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Scott announced today that according to preliminary estimates* released by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 89.3 million visitors came to Florida in 2012, an increase of 2.3 percent over 2011. This represents a record year for visitation to Florida, exceeding the previous high of… Read the full press release
Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has Introduced Kids Stay, Play and Eat for Free
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has added Kids Stay, Play and Eat for Free to their comprehensive offerings at the Resort. If guests travel with children, then as long as they are staying in the same villa as their parents – they stay, play and eat for free. The Maldives is a… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – SIYOUGA YAKI SET MENUS AT UMU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A master in the art of traditional Japanese cuisine, Umu Japanese Restaurant’s Chef Hiroyuki Fukata never fails to amaze us with his cooking! Anticipate his fantastic creations offered only this February: a collection of Siyouga Yaki Set menus featuring perfectly cooked thinly-sliced meats with tasty ginger sauce. Have your choice of Beef… Read the full press release
Get “Red Carpet Ready” at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Celebrate the Academy Awards by indulging in Oscar-worthy pampering at The Spa. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 85th Academy Awards are set to take Hollywood by storm on Sunday, February 24, 2013, and while most of the red carpet glitz and glamour will be in Hollywood, Denverites can enjoy a little slice of Hollywood right in… Read the full press release
Bath Tourism Plus to s’port Bath Rugby
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) and Bath Rugby are teaming up to provide a range of promotional incentives that will encourage sport fans and visitors who arrive in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath to experience the city’s most popular sport. For the first time in the club’s history, advisors in the… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – BENJARONG THAI CURRY PROMOTION
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A visit to Dusit Thani Manila will not be complete without a delectable meal at Benjarong Royal Thai Restaurant. Named after prized porcelain in Thailand, Benjarong literally means “five colours”. It also suggests the five flavours of Thai cooking – bitter, salty, sweet, sour and hot, all featured in the restaurant’s wide… Read the full press release
Key Bahrain International Garden Show display at Bahrain International Airport
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) will be the highest profile event in the show’s history, with a BD10,000 marketing push from the Bahrain Airport Company expected to attract more international participation. This will be the first year ever that BIGS will be promoted throughout the high traffic passenger areas of… Read the full press release
HATTERS LEGENDS BACK EASYJET FOOTBALL SHIRT AMNESTY
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and Luton Town Football Club defenders Simon Ainge and Lathaniel Rowe-Turner teamed up today – Friday 15 February ahead of the club’s crucial FA Cup tie against Millwall tomorrow, to lead a football shirt swap outside the Town Hall in Luton Town Centre. The first 50 fans… Read the full press release
For an Expression of Love That Will Touch Mom’s Heart, Treat Her to Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on Mother’s Day
A specially designed chocolate cake sweetens the experience at One-Ninety or Jiang-Nan Chun on May 11 and 12. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honour of all mothers on Sunday, May 12, 2013, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale and his team fete families to lavish brunch spreads in both One-Ninety and Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Topping the celebration is… Read the full press release
Hilton Tampa Downtown Announces Its Grand Opening To Travelers Today
TAMPA, Fla., 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tampa Downtown announced its opening to travelers today. The hotel opening represents the first Driftwood Hospitallity owned and managed property in downtown Tampa. Hilton Tampa Downtown was converted from Hotel Tampa located at 211 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602. Hilton Tampa Downtown offers a premier location convenient to The… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Makes Life Sweeter with Summer Ice Creams.
Tropical Thai flavours and traditional French favourites are back at the Lobby Lounge. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Life always seems a little bit sweeter with ice cream. Four SeasonsHotel Bangkok Pastry Chef Stephane Calvet is a firm believer in the power of ice cream, and is bringing back some of his favourite creations this year to make the… Read the full press release
Tee Off With ‘Stay And Play’ Golf Packages At Rendezvous Hotels
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous hotels has scored a hole-in-one with its brand new ‘Stay and Play’ golfing experiences available across Australia and New Zealand. Pack the golf clubs, tees and bring along a caddy – hopefully you can avoid a rendezvous with a bunker! Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland Enjoy a superb escape at Rendezvous Grand… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Travel Guide Recommends Thailand in 2013
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — LonelyPlanet.com, the world-renowned travel guide and website, has reported that its Thailand guidebook has topped the charts of its complete global catalogue, as of January 2013. Thailand was also chosen to be included in the RECOMMENDED BY LONELY PLANET 2013 programme that recognises destinations that are reviewed in their catalogue of… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas to Host Texas Wild of the Mylan World TeamTennis League This Summer
Tennis fans to see marquee players Bob and Mike Bryan, Venus Williams and Mark Philippoussis in inaugural season in Irving. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas will be the home venue for The Texas Wild of the Mylan World TeamTennis league. The team is coached by the Resort’s own tennis professional Brent… Read the full press release
Lifeguard Positions Available at Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Want an exciting job where you can be outside all summer? Apply to be a lifeguard at Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark. Kings Island provides the award-winning Ellis & Associates training program at no cost to lifeguard candidates. Soak City lifeguards receive competitive pay rates, great hours and the… Read the full press release
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California Ranks Highly in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2013 Spa Poll
The Spa is the highest rated in the Los Angeles area and third in California. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California ranked highly in the list of Top 75 US Hotel Spas for 2013 released by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. With an overall score of 95.6, The Spa is the highest rated in the… Read the full press release