The Morrison Dublin, a DoubleTree by Hilton, Reopens Following €7 Million Refurbishment DUBLIN, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ireland’s first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel opened its doors today, bringing one of Europe’s fastest growing upscale hotel brands to the Emerald Isle. A thoughtful and contemporary renovation of the Morrison hotel, in partnership with operators Martinez Hotels & Resorts, has… Read the full press release
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
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
Washington, D.C., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Labor Department report on January 2013 employment numbers: “The travel industry continues to drive our nation’s economic recovery, adding 2,300 jobs last month, driven primarily by increases in the amusements, gambling and recreation… Read the full press release
TORONTO and MCLEAN, Va., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide and Bayview Hospitality Group (BHG) today announced that the landmark Metropolitan Hotel Toronto, which BHG recently acquired along with the hotel’s two restaurants, will become downtown Toronto’s first DoubleTree by Hilton. BHG will continue to operate the hotel when it converts to a DoubleTree by Hilton later this… Read the full press release
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Courtyard by Marriott, the Official Hotel of the NFL, kicked off its Super Bowl XLVII activities on Thursday, January 31 by presenting USA Football with a $5,000 check at the Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter. The donation was accepted by Scott Hallenbeck, executive director of USA Football and several children… Read the full press release
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv in Ukraine. The property will be located in the very centre of Kiev adjacent to the Olympic Stadium and feature 199 keys – it… Read the full press release
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi called on Mr. Artur Mas, President of Catalonia province of Spain in Barcelona, Spain today. Both the leaders acknowledged that tourism sector has immense potential for cooperation and discussed the possibility of enhancing inter-alia trade, scientific, tourism, civil aviation and people to people contacts. When Mr. Artur… Read the full press release
The group revamps its applications and multi-brand mobile booking site accorhotels.com and launches the ibis family mobile application 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a drive for ongoing innovation and to anticipate new consumer behavior, Accor has revamped its mobile solutions and now offers its customers an enhanced, more efficient, optimized experience available for every type of mobile… Read the full press release
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
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
Doha, Qatar, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Curtains fell on Qatar Motor Show 2013, as it concluded its activities on its third edition at Doha Exhibition Center today. The show organized by the Qatar Tourism Authority, in collaboration with q.media Events, and GL events, and inaugurated By His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime… Read the full press release
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
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba continues to live up to its reputation as being among the top hotels in Mexico and the world. The property leads as the best luxury resort in Mexico while also placing second amongst all accommodation categories across the popular destination by the users of TripAdvisor in the 2013… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Registry Collection is celebrating the close of a big year of accomplishments in 2012. In the program’s 10th anniversary year, it added 19 additional affiliated properties to its luxury network of affiliated resorts and unveiled a redesigned website. “This year was especially significant for The Registry Collection as we celebrated a decade… Read the full press release
Luxury Las Vegas hotel ranks #1 in Nevada following major guest room renovation. 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The recently renovated Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has ranked #1 on US News & World Report’s 2013 list of Best Hotels in Nevada. The 2013 Best Hotels rankings recognize hotels with a record of high customer satisfaction and an exceptional reputation among published travel… Read the full press release
Meal Inspired by Airport Employee Published Cookbook SAN JOSE, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) teams up with Family Supportive Housing today to prepare and serve dinner to residents with a meal inspired by Airport Family Cookbook: Not Your Ordinary Plane Food, a collection of family and favorite recipes from SJC employees. As part of… Read the full press release
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
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the article below Gary Iddon, appointed as General Manager, North and Scotland for Virgin Trains in January 2013, looks back on a dramatic 2012 for the company and sets out his vision for 2013 and beyond. The article is reproduced with the kind permission of the Lancashire Evening Post. It was published by… Read the full press release
Canberra, Australia, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced that the inaugural Government Travel Symposium has sold out for delegate attendees. The Symposium will open on Tuesday March 5th with the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management Education and Buyer-Sponsor networking and follows by five dedicated … Read the full press release
Doha, QATAR, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has placed the ease and convenience of travelling with the airline right in the palm of the customer’s hand – literally! With such busy lives, customers need to be connected to Qatar Airways’ services as well as the latest travel information from… Read the full press release
L’offre sera augmentée jusqu’à 8 connexions à partir du 11 mars Les chemins de fer belges et néerlandais proposent à partir du 18 février une nouvelle connexion directe entre Bruxelles et La Haye. La décision prise par la SNCB et NS intervient deux semaines après la suspension, pour une durée indéterminée, du train à grande… Read the full press release
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale on the 3 January with three great offers to help kick-start 2013: 150,000 seats available from only £59 return for standard travel from London to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Travel in Standard Premier, where passengers enjoy… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) officially launched its Rapid Recovery Task Force (PRRT) at the association’s Engagement Hub at its head office in Bangkok on January 31. The PRRT is a standing task force of the PATA CEO and seven volunteers who will collectively try to help PATA member destinations during… Read the full press release
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
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
INT Travel, a leading IATA accredited agency in southern Poland, switches to Travelport Warsaw, Poland, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year agreement with INT Travel, one of the largest independent IATA accredited travel agencies in the southern part of Poland. As part of the… Read the full press release
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
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
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