2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Highlands College University Centre, in partnership with Hautlieu School, will be hosting an international conference on small islands next year. The theme of the conference is ‘Challenges and success’. Almost 300 international experts and academics in the field of island studies are expected to attend the International Small Islands Studies Association… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Tourism
Eight-Day-Old Southern White Rhino Takes “Charge” at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Eight-Day-Old Southern White Rhino Takes “Charge” At San Diego Zoo Safari Park 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kayode, an eight-day-old male southern white rhino, spent the morning running and interacting with his mother at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The youngster was eager to explore all the fun the 55-acre East African Plains habitat had to… Read the full press release
Find Fun For Your Family in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether your family seeks thrills and chills, cocoa baths, ‘sweet’ history, four-star, four-diamond dining and accommodations, Hershey, PA, is the place for everyone to enjoy their own brand of fun and experience it all…together. “Families live farther from each other now than in the past, so traveling together is often… Read the full press release
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Hotels Reward Fans for Sticking to Resolutions
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With 2013 in full swing, many may have long abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. For those still determined to keep up, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® is offering one million reasons to persevere with its “Stick to your Resolution” sweepstakes, awarding winners up to one million Wyndham Rewards® loyalty points redeemable… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing Opens Near Historic City Sights
New Hotel Features Fresh Appearance Following Multimillion-Dollar Conversion ATLANTA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s leading global hotel companies announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing, within walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic district and downtown. The new Holiday Inn Express hotel… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office promotes tourism at Mainland travel fair
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is joining “Guangzhou International Travel Fair 2013” (GITF 2013) for the unparalleled opportunities to expand tourist markets and enhance connections with Mainland and worldwide travel industry partners, promoting Macau’s value and positioning as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure in the acclaimed travel show. GITF 2013… Read the full press release
PATA: 2012 Was a Record Year for Asia/Pacific Tourism
BANGKOK, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Asia and the Pacific continued as a hot spot for international tourism in 2012, attracting what is expected to be in excess of 350 million international visitor arrivals, expanding its collective inbound count by more than 5% and generating more than 18 million additional foreign visits, year-on-year. This is according to… Read the full press release
Happy Birthday Oliver! Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire Invites Guests and Their Dogs to Join the Celebration
Oliver Beckington, Hampshire’s favourite Labrador, celebrates his second birthday with a special weekend package. 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is hard to believe that almost two years have passed since little Oliver Beckington arrived to begin his life of luxury in the countryside at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, and there is no doubt that he has fast become… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S BIGGEST EVER ST PATRICK’S DAY SCHEDULE
Over 580 Dublin Flights & 100,000 Pax This St Patrick’s Festival 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (7 Mar) announced its biggest-ever St Patrick’s Day schedule, with over 580 flights to/from Dublin over St Patrick’s weekend, bringing visitors to/from some 70 European destinations. As Ireland’s (and Europe’s) biggest airline, Ryanair… Read the full press release
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Expands Product Offering and Support in Europe
Full range of web development products and services now available to global hoteliers BERLIN, Germany, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a global technology company serving the hospitality industry, has expanded their internet marketing products and services in Europe, including the company’s support infrastructure and the launch of WebExpress. “With our a total hotel website… Read the full press release
The U.S. Travel Association Applauds House Bill to Fund Government
Legislation Requires Staffing to Facilitate International Travelers Washington, D.C. 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the House for approving a six-month stopgap spending bill to keep the government operating past March 27 and require Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to maintain its staffing levels from the end of fiscal 2012. “We applaud… Read the full press release
NextGenJazz Series Back To Showcase New Voices In Chicago Jazz At The Drake Hotel
CHICAGO, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Beginning April 2013, on the first three Thursdays of April, May, June, July, September and October, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., some of… Read the full press release
HYATT PLACE AUSTIN DOWNTOWN CELEBRATES OFFICIAL OPENING
296-room Hyatt Place hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin Austin, TX, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and White Lodging Services today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Austin Downtown, just steps from the Austin Convention Center and the city’s famous Sixth Street. “With thousands of music, film and digital enthusiasts arriving… Read the full press release
Palm Springs, California – Desert Living Home Spring Show Comes to Convention Center
Eco-Friendly Products, How-to Seminars and Home Improvement Tips Palm Springs, Calif. 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — With spring cleaning season just around the corner, residents and visitors can work on their home projects and shop at the semi-annual Desert Living Home Show scheduled Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The… Read the full press release
World Committee on Tourism Ethics praises growing private sector commitment
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Twelfth Meeting of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics commended the UNWTO Private Sector Commitment to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism Initiative and praised the growing number of signatory businesses who pledged to uphold responsible conduct in the tourism sector (Madrid, Spain, 4-5 March). As the body responsible for… Read the full press release
Four Hands at Four Seasons is a one-of-a-kind full body treatment: A True Indulgence for the Senses at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
New treatment at spectacular rooftop Spa. 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine being cocooned up above the vibrant city in a private rooftop sanctuary enjoying a world of peace and serenity. The spectacular Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane features nine glass-walled treatment rooms, all with breathtaking views over the treetops of Hyde Park, and each with its… Read the full press release
Autograph Collection to Debut in Germany
BERLIN, GERMANY, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s (NYSE: MAR) evolving portfolio of independent hotels, announced today it will debut in Germany later this year with the opening of the 87-room Hotel am Steinplatz in Berlin. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the historic icon will re-open following an extensive renovation after first opening as a hotel… Read the full press release
Lufthansa expands 2013 summer schedule with new attractive holiday destinations
16 new connections / 5 new destinations / Business Class retrofit speeded up 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to expand its services to popular leisure travel destinations. The new summer timetable includes five new attractive holiday destinations: Mahón, Jerez de la Frontera, Cardiff, Glasgow and Varna. In the long-haul segment, Lufthansa is launching a… Read the full press release
Hilton Lake Taupo Becomes Home of Zimbabwean Sculpture Made By 2.5 Billion-Year Old Stones
Hilton Lake Taupo Exhibits The Singular Most Collected Form Of African Art, Also In the Collections Of The Museum Of Modern Art In New York TAUPO, New Zealand, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fifteen pieces of valuable and rare Zimbabwean sculptures have found their home at Hilton Lake Taupo. Made from stones such as butterjade, cobalt, opalstone, verdite… Read the full press release
Music Legends of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Richmond, Va., 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for lovers of music. Nowhere is that more true than along The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. The Crooked Road connects some of the most famous and authentic bluegrass and old-time country music venues in the world together on a self-guided trail experience. Legends such as Dr. Ralph Stanley,… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013 offered as free ebook to celebrate 1,000,000 fans each on Twitter and Facebook
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the world’s #1 guidebook publisher, reached 1 million fans each on both Twitter and Facebook this week. To celebrate, and thank its loyal community, the publisher has launched its “Thanks a Million” campaign. As part of the campaign, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013, the latest edition of the annual series… Read the full press release
Calling All Runners: Book a Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Boston for the Boston Marathon
Every comfort and essential that runners and their families could need, just minutes away from the Boston Marathon finish line. 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Boston Marathon is just over a month away on April 15, 2013. Runners and their families in search of last-minute accommodations need not look further: Four Seasons Hotel Boston to the rescue. Boston’s… Read the full press release
WTTC Regional Summit to take place in Korea due to Asia’s growing status as a global powerhouse in Travel & Tourism
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is holding its regional Asia Summit in Korea in September, in recognition of the recent acceleration of Travel & Tourism in the region and the industry’s positive impact on global GDP and employment. The WTTC Asia Summit will take place in Seoul from 10th-11th September…. Read the full press release
Leaders of the Complete Visitor Economy to Convene at PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok
Bangkok, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leaders of the Complete Visitor Economy will gather for the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok, April 25-28, 2013. The PATA Youth Forum will commence on Thursday, April 25, followed by the one-day summit on Friday April 26, and the PATA Board meetings and AGM on April 27-28 respectively. Under… Read the full press release
HERSHEY: March Short & Sweet
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — March Short & Sweet ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN HERSHEY: Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. American Idiot stops at Hershey Theatre for five shows March 15-17. Tickets start at $32 (processing fees… Read the full press release
Fairmont Heritage Place Announces New Luxury Residences at Mayakoba in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Toronto, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eco-Resort Introduces 30 Residences in Exclusive Enclave on the Caribbean Sea Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the newest addition to its private residence club offering with the launch of Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba. Located in the most exclusive resort complex of the Mexican Caribbean, in the vibrant heart of the Mayan… Read the full press release
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL LAUNCHES “GO LIKE A PRO” SWEEPSTAKES
Winner Receives VIP Package to the 2013 PGA Championship in Rochester, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel and the Official Rental Car of The PGA of America, has launched its “Go Like a Pro” sweepstakes. From now until May 31, 2013, golf fans can register… Read the full press release
INDIANS JUST LOVE TO VISIT THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Tourism agency taps into burgeoning ‘friends and relatives’ market witnessing ten year record levels 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The likes of Wimbledon, Westfield UK and Historic Royal Palaces are in India this week, encouraged by the emergence of the country as a major player in terms of visits to friends and loved ones across Britain. They… Read the full press release
Two in One: Traditional Turkish Bath is Now Enriched with Yogurt for a Gourmet Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is offering an authentic and effective treatment, Epicurean Hammam, designed to smooth, moisturize and purify skin instantly, combining millennia old traditions with food elements. Yogurt, which is a valuable health food for all age groups and a typical element in Turkish culinary traditions, is added in the stages… Read the full press release
Best Job in the World is back: Australian tourism is hiring
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia is teaming up with industry and State and Territory tourism partners in a new A$4 million campaign targeting the international youth market – a segment which last year contributed nearly A$12 billion in tourism spending and a quarter of all Australia’s international visitors. At the heart of the campaign is… Read the full press release