2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Night owls rejoice: next week sees the launch of Purple Flag Week. Running 24 – 30 September, the week celebrates the benefits of the evening and night time economy, offering the opportunity to showcase the quality, diversity and vibrancy of England’s evening and night-time treats. As the evenings draw in and hours of… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Tourism
Accor reaches a secured pipeline of 90 contracts in Brazil
Group has ambitious plans to reach 250 hotels in the country by 2016. Accor partners are committed to invest $1.5 billion. 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world leader hotel operator and market leader in Brazil, announces a record secured pipeline of 90 contracts to be delivered by 2016. The Group network in Brazil will increase… Read the full press release
GREEN BRIGHTON GUIDE LAUNCHED
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland has long advocated the notion that many of the things we enjoy most, such as week-long beach holidays, indulgent city breaks and fun-filled attractions, needn’t cost the earth or leave a heavy footprint. This is certainly the case in the vibrant city of Brighton, one of the nation’s top choices when… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Its First All-Inclusive Five Star Resort in Mexico
Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort Opens Today PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort features 259 luxury rooms and suites and is owned and managed by Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe. “With our focus on Hilton Resorts and leisure… Read the full press release
MaldivesTraveller.mv announces Competitions
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — www.MaldivesTraveller.mv, a holiday review site for Maldives, announces amazing prizes for those visited and going to visit the Maldives. The prizes include 7 nights stay at Bandos Island Resort & Spa for 2 persons including daily breakfast and transfer from/to Ibrahim Nasir International airport. For those going to visit the Maldives, there… Read the full press release
Outstanding Michelin Success for Ocean Restaurant and Mark Jordan at the Beach
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are double celebrations at The Atlantic Hotel today as we learn the phenomenal news that Ocean Restaurant has retained its coveted Michelin star for a seventh consecutive year and newly opened sister establishment Mark Jordan at the Beach has been awarded a most sought after Bib Gourmand. Teams at both establishments… Read the full press release
MGALLERY ADDS A PRESTIGIOUS NEW FRENCH ADDRESS TO ITS COLLECTION: LA BASTIDE DE GORDES & SPA
Located in the heart of the Luberon Mountains, La Bastide de Gordes & Spa is the third MGallery establishment in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where it also operates the Grand Hotel Beauvau in Marseille and the Grand Hotel Roi René in Aix-en-Provence. High-end hotel Collection of Accor group, MGallery embodies the spirit of new luxury:… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts da la bienvenida a su primer Resort 5 estrellas Todo Incluido en México
Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort abre sus puertas hoy PUERTO VALLARTA, México, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts anunció hoy la apertura de Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, su primer resort bajo el concepto todo incluido en México. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort ofrece 259 habitaciones de lujo y suites. Es propiedad y está operado por Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe…. Read the full press release
Raffles Hotels & Resorts 125th Anniversary Around the World
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evening in Singapore. The scent of frangipani and the soft hum of conversation drift across the Palm Court at Raffles Hotel. Is it 1887 or 2012? The doormen, looking crisp in their distinctive Gieves & Hawkes uniforms, welcome arriving travellers. Somewhere deep in the hotel a butler swoops in from a teak… Read the full press release
Loews Regency Hotel Announces Power Breakfast Moves Uptown to Park Avenue Winter
Different location. Same power. NEW YORK, NY, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The famed Power Breakfast at 540 Park Avenue will be hosted at Park Avenue Winter beginning January 7, 2013 as the Loews Regency Hotel prepares for a complete revitalization. The restaurant will house the legendary meet up of power brokers through late Autumn 2013. As the… Read the full press release
Accor, leading player in Africa, confirms its dynamic expansion on the continent
With a current network of 17,000 rooms, the Group will open 5,000 new rooms 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, held in Nairobi, Accor will reaffirm its ambitious expansion plan in Africa, with nearly 5,000 new rooms/ 30 hotels to be opened by 2016. Since the opening of its first hotel in… Read the full press release
Concur Showcases Commitment to Helping Colleges and Universities Drive Down the Costs of Travel and Expense Management
Industry-leading innovation, partnership with Huron Consulting Group and higher education successes all on display at 2012 SCTEM Conference REDMOND, Wash., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, at the Society for Collegiate Travel and Expense Management Conference, Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) announced that the company continues to see success addressing the travel and expense management needs of the higher education community through… Read the full press release
Новый городской сквер в Новосибирске
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о завершении основных работ по благоустройству территории нового сквера в Новосибирске. Сквер, расположенный в самом сердце города, на пересечении улиц Орджоникидзе и Советской, – подарок S7 Airlines жителям Новосибирска в честь 20-летия авиакомпании. Создание сквера – совместный проект S7 Airlines, администрации Новосибирской области и мэрии города. В знак окончания основных… Read the full press release
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Announces The Commencment Of Stage Two Of A Multi-Million Dollar Transformation
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hotel Perth is excited to announce the start of the second stage of their multi-million dollar transformation. Positioned adjacent to one of Perth’s most beautiful beaches the transformation of Rendezvous Hotel Perth is part of a multi-million dollar re-branding initiative uniting Rendezvous Hotels and The Marque Hotels into one Rendezvous brand…. Read the full press release
Bohemia Celebrates Eight Years of Michelin Success
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Champagne is flowing at Bohemia today as the team learn that the restaurant has retained its Michelin star for an impressive eighth year. After the results were accidentally leaked by Michelin yesterday morning there has been a tense wait for the official listing, which finally came through yesterday afternoon. Commenting on this… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Moves Forward with Macmillan as New Charity Partner
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen based public transport operator, FirstGroup, today revealed that its UK staff voted Macmillan Cancer Support to be its new national charity partner. First’s 36,000 UK employees from across its Bus, Rail and Group Divisions were given the opportunity of selecting (on-line or by phone) their preferred charity from three options. … Read the full press release
Industry Of The Ordinary: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi To Open Second Platform Exhibit At The Retrospective
Morehshin Allahyari: The Romantic Self-Exiles opens Sept. 26-October 31 in the Exhibition Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Industry of the Ordinary: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (IOTO) which continues at the Chicago Cultural Center through February 17, 2013, includes a new artist’s installation on the center platform every six week periods. Opening… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA CEO Chris Thompson Tapped to Head Brand USA
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – held a Board of Directors meeting to establish a formal process for filling its soon-to-be vacant President and CEO position. This vacancy was created when Chris Thompson was officially announced as Brand USA’s new President and CEO, effective November… Read the full press release
Maldives holds a Road Show in Japan
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with the tourism industry successfully completed a road show in major two cities, Fukuoka and Osaka in Japan on Sunday 9th September 2012. More than 90 different Japanese tour operators participated in this road show. The main objective of holding a road show is… Read the full press release
Visiting two star Michelin chef to host a dinner at Grand Jersey
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Monday 1st October Michael Wignall, head chef at The Latymer restaurant at country house hotel Pennyhill Park, will be cooking up a treat for 20 lucky diners in Tassili’s kitchen. Mr Wignall, who has recently been awarded two Michelin stars, will be visiting Grand Jersey for the second time. General manager… Read the full press release
Metropole Goes To Market
Hilton London Metropole Introduces Christmas Market Banqueting LONDON – 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Metropole invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a rustic twist, with its festive Market Banqueting package. Offering largescale banqueting with a unique medieval influence, guests can dine in style with a colourful and eclectic buffet in the layout of a traditional Christmas market… Read the full press release
The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics’ 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo Convenes In Philadelphia
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — WHAT: The world’s largest annual meeting of food and nutrition professionals, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ (AND) 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) from October 6 to 9. FNCE attracts more than 8,000 registered dietitians, nutrition science researchers, policy makers,… Read the full press release
NIGHT TIME TOURISM WORTH £66BN TO THE UK ECONOMY
VisitEngland and Association of Town Centre Management Partner to Promote the Opportunity for Destinations After Dark 21 September 2012, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the run-up to Purple Flag Week (24-30 September), the national tourist Board, VisitEngland, together with the Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) have issued guidelines in a publication called ‘The Evening &… Read the full press release
Shaun Rankin to Leave Bohemia After Nine Years
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey celebrity chef, Shaun Rankin, will leave his post as Head Chef of Bohemia, at the end of 2012, to set up independently. After nine years at the helm of the Michelin starred restaurant he is now moving on to follow his own aspirations under his SR brand. Shaun will leave Bohemia… Read the full press release
Festively Windsor – Christmas With All The Trimmings At Melbourne’s Most Cherished Hotel
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fabulous seven-course Christmas feast including home-made plum puddings based on a 130-year-old recipe, a gorgeously presented Windsor Grand Christmas Hamper and a choir singing favourite Christmas Carols – these are just some of the offerings from Melbourne’s Hotel Windsor this festive season. The Christmas degustation menu will be served in 111… Read the full press release
Luxury Jersey makes the AA grade
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey has secured its spot as one of the top foodie destinations in the UK with the launch of the 2013 AA Restaurant Guide at the AA Hospitality Awards in London last night. The island’s restaurants now have 32 AA rosettes in total, making Jersey one of the most highly awarded holiday… Read the full press release
Explore the world of “Poke & Sauvignon Blanc” at Makena with Executive Chef Marc McDowell and Master Sommelier Pat Okubo
Featuring Fine Dining Takes on a Classic Hawaiian Dish & Hand Picked Selections of Sauvignon Blanc Wailea, Makena, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort has partnered with one the world’s youngest Master Sommeliers to explore the world class pairing of Poke and Wine, simply named “Poke and Sauvignon Blanc” the tasting is held… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Joined International Coastal Cleanup 2012
Award-winning Hilton Pattaya is Making a Difference in Environmental Conservation PATTAYA, Thailand, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team members of Hilton Pattaya led by Dhaninrat Klinhom, Marketing Communications Manager (fifth from right, standing) recently participated in the ‘International Coastal Cleanup 2012’ organized by the Coca-Cola system in Thailand, inclusive of Coca-Cola (Thailand) LTD, ThaiNamthip LTD, Haad Thip PLC. There… Read the full press release
The Leading Hotels of the World Announces New Members in The United States and Europe
Luxury Leader Welcomes Magnificent Spas and Urban Gems NEW YORK, NY, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — An innovative new concept in hospitality, Mr. C Beverly Hills, represents a modern version of old-world simplicity and European glamour, providing today’s traveler with a comfortable and elegant experience that blends contemporary amenities with discreet, personalized service. The hotel’s 137 rooms and… Read the full press release
Marriott Completes Acquisition of Gaylord Hotels Brand and Hotel Management Company
Group and Meetings Portfolio Enhanced BETHESDA, Md., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) said today that it has completed the transaction announced on May 31 with Gaylord Entertainment Company, now Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), to acquire the Gaylord brand and hotel management company for $210 million. Gaylord Entertainment’s shareholders approved that… Read the full press release