Category Archives: Tourism

Hilton Pattaya Joined International Coastal Cleanup 2012

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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. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

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

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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

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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

Three-Michelin star Guest Chef Alain Passard arrives at The Sentosa

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acclaimed three-Michelin star Chef Alain Passard will showcase his culinary flair as Guest Chef at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel from 4 to 9 December 2012. For six days, guests will be treated to a sumptuous five to sevencourse journey of gastronomy by the celebrated chef. The degustation menu will, no doubt,… Read the full press release

Atlantic Hotel reconfirmed as one of the finest in the UK

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Atlantic Hotel and Ocean Restaurant has been reconfirmed as one of the finest establishments in the UK and Ireland retaining its highly prized four AA Red Star / four AA Rosette rating. The champagne corks are also popping for sister property Mark Jordan at the Beach which has been newly awarded… Read the full press release

Thailand to Host Miss Tourism World 2012 Final in December

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Thailand to Host Miss Tourism World 2012 Final in December

Bangkok, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — As one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, Thailand is hosting the Miss Tourism World pageant for the first time, both in the Kingdom and in Asia.  Miss Tourism World 2012 finalists from 60 countries will visit some of Thailand’s top tourist destinations between December 2 and 14, including the provinces… Read the full press release

VANCOUVER NAMED THE WORLD’S MOST REPUTABLE CITY

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VANCOUVER, BC, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver has been named the world’s most reputable city, according to an international poll conducted by the Reputation Institute. Every year, the Copenhagen-based organization surveys more than 18,700 people in 15 countries on the reputations of 100 cities that are selected according to population, gross domestic product and volume of… Read the full press release

New Zealand’s Travelbug Goes Global With Expedia Affiliate Network

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London, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN) announced its partnership with New Zealand’s Travelbug (www.travelbug.co.nz) today, one of the country’s most successful OTAs. The deal will see EAN powering Travelbug’s international hotels offering, as the site expands from its current domestic focus to sell hotels in destinations worldwide. Travelbug is using the latest version… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens the Holiday Inn Express Utrecht Papendorp in the Netherlands

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Joint Venture Partnership Opens Fourth in Nine-hotel Portfolio ARLINGTON, Va., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the 118-room Holiday Inn Express Utrecht Papendorp in the Netherlands. The hotel is the fourth to open of a nine-hotel portfolio being developed across the Netherlands. The portfolio is jointly owned by Interstate… Read the full press release

The 18th World Route Development Forum Opens today in Abu Dhabi

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The 18th World Route Development Forum Opens today in Abu Dhabi

Over 2,800 senior professionals from airlines and airports around the world visit Abu Dhabi to establish strategic partnerships Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today the 18th World Route Development Forum, one of the largest international civil aviation industry events worldwide, opened in Abu Dhabi. Hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, the 18th World… Read the full press release

Thai Spa Association Honours 18 of Its Best at Inaugural Awards

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Thai Spa Association Honours 18 of Its Best at Inaugural Awards

Bangkok, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eighteen of Thailand’s best products and services in the health and wellness sector scored top honours at the inaugural Thailand Spa and Well-being Awards held on September 20, 2012. A mix of large and established spa businesses as well as newcomers and innovators were conferred the awards in a night of… Read the full press release

CTC tradeshows build overseas business opportunities and relationships

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Events in Mexico and Brazil capitalize on Canada’s growing strength in these two emerging markets. 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tradeshow season is in full swing. The Canadian Tourism Commission(CTC) and its partners have been on the road, leading two important B2B events in Mexico and Brazil. The doors have just closed on a successful Conozca Canada & GoMedia Mexico at the Sheraton… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia welcomes new Sichuan Airlines services from Chengdu

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Key facts It is expected Sichuan Airlines will announce a new direct service between Chengdu and Melbourne. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said it was the latest example of the China growth opportunity being fulfilled. Key quotes “Chengdu represents one of China’s fastest emerging secondary cities and largest aviation hubs in… Read the full press release

160 Chinese Couples to Tie the Knot in Cha-am, Thai Style

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160 Chinese Couples to Tie the Knot in Cha-am, Thai Style

Cha-am, Phetchaburi, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — A total of 160 couples from China are to tie the knot in the first such joint mass ceremony to be held in the Thai beach resort of Cha-am on Oct 10. The couples are the first batch of 999 couples who have signed up for five-day, four-night packages to… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport Passenger Travel Surges in Summer 2012

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Recording 2,633,805 passengers in the months of July & August 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the World Route Development Forum opens its doors at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the event host released today the traffic report for Abu Dhabi international Airport for the months of July and August 2012…. Read the full press release

RIVIERA MAYA’S ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA REOPENS AFTER $1.6 MILLION RENOVATION

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Award-Winning Resort Introduces New Suite Category, Menus, and Amenities for Grown-Ups and Kids RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Riviera Maya’s most luxurious resort, the 128 all-suite Rosewood Mayakoba, reopens today following a four-week, $1.6 million renovation, just in time to celebrate a new beginning of the Mayan Calendar. Led by renowned Mexican architect… Read the full press release

ROSEWOOD MANSION ON TURTLE CREEK ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

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DALLAS, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that Christian Tavelli has been appointed managing director of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. A Rosewood veteran, Tavelli was most recently managing director of Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, a resort located in the heart of an enchanting artists’ village in the mountains… Read the full press release

RCI Pacific Announces Go Green 2012 Award Winners

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Gold Coast, Australia, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Timeshare resorts recognized for eco-friendly practices in all facets of operations at ATHOC Conference RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange,  announced the winners of its innovative “Go Green Awards” for its affiliated resorts in the Pacific region at the recent Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC) conference. This… Read the full press release

rosewood phuket to open 2014

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DALLAS – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The next step in Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®’ ambitious Asia expansion plan will be the end-2014 opening of Rosewood Phuket, as the second Rosewood property in Asia following Rosewood Beijing’s Summer 2013 opening. The resort, including 87 villas, 20 residences and six hideaway homes, will be located on the 1,968-foot… Read the full press release

New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Columbia

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100-room property brings Hamptonality to South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property, the 100-room Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/Southeast-Ft. Jackson located at 201 East Exchange Boulevard. “Hampton… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program Introduces New Gift Card with Fall Offer

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Wyndham Rewards®, the guest loyalty program of Wyndham Hotel Group, is giving its members the opportunity to earn enough bonus points to redeem for a $25 Wyndham Rewards Visa® Prepaid Card when they stay twice at more than 6,500 participating Wyndham Hotel Group properties worldwide. Wyndham Rewards members in the United… Read the full press release

The IHG Academy Grows By Adding New Programs in the Americas

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Global hospitality career training program expands through new Canadian collaboration IHG announces need to recruit 32,000 people into new roles in the Americas region by 2015 ATLANTA, GA, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the expansion of the IHG Academy through a… Read the full press release

Wyndham Exchange & Rentals® Wins Four American Inhouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USA

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Parsippany, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Visual Communications team at Wyndham Exchange & Rentals® recently won four American Inhouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USA. This competition is the biggest showcase for outstanding work by in-house designers. Graphic Design USA provides in-house designers with an opportunity to be recognized for their talents and their contributions to their… Read the full press release

Pre-Concert Meal At Hilton London Canary Wharf

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Hilton London Canary Wharf is delighted to announce the launch of the new pre-concert menu at Cinnamon. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Cinnamon at Hilton London Canary Wharf Launches New Pre-Concert Menu LONDON, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Canary Wharf is delighted to announce the launch of the new pre-concert menu at Cinnamon. Located just one tube stop away from The O2, in West India Docks, Cinnamon at Hilton London Canary Wharf is perfectly situated for a pre-concert dinner…. Read the full press release

Super 8 Hotel Brand Offers Race Fans Chance at $1,000

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The Richard Petty Motorsports #43 Ford will race in the Super 8 paint scheme this Sunday at Dover International Speedway.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of its signature paint scheme appearing on the Richard Petty Motorsports #43 Ford at Dover International Speedway this Sunday, the Super 8® hotel brand is offering up to an additional $1,000 in prize money for the September winner of its Road Trip Challenge Sweepstakes. This month, the first prize winner of the… Read the full press release

CREATE YOUR OWN ‘JACK O’ LANTERN’ AT DUSIT THANI MANILA

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CREATE YOUR OWN ‘JACK O’ LANTERN’ AT DUSIT THANI MANILA

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every October, we see carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps with gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles – a sign that it’s Halloween! People have been making jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack.” According to… Read the full press release

Warwick International Hotels Hires Global Account Sales Director

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2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Angella Vallard has been appointed Global Account Sales Director at Warwick International Hotels. Based in Denver, she will be responsible for reaching monthly, quarterly and annual sales objectives, while ensuring the optimum customer experience and satisfaction for hotel guests and prospective clients. “Angella is an experienced professional known for her excellent organization,… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals® White Paper Reveals Significant Consumer Demand for a National, Hotel-Backed Brand

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Parsippany, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, has released a white paper based on the findings of its 2012 survey conducted by PhoCusWright which examined U.S. consumers’ attitudes and behaviors toward vacation rentals. In “Vacation Rentals: Do Brands Matter?,” PhoCusWright presents a number of the study’s key… Read the full press release

UMU’S PRAWN PASSION

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Umu Prawn Passion Photo

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s time to fulfill your craving for seafood at Dusit Thani Manila’s Umu Japanese Restaurant. Offered until September 30 are luxurious ebi (prawn) dishes that will not disappoint even the most discerning palates. Japanese Chef Hiroyuki Fukata presents two sumptuous ebi a la carte dishes that will further ignite your zest for… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Grand Hotel in Brussels

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2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger is expanding its activities abroad, and will take over the operation of a landmark hotel building, part of the Wiltcher’s complex, located Avenue Louise in Brussels with effect from 1 January 2013. The hotel will continue to be managed under the Conrad brand until the end of 2012. Following the Steigenberger Hotel… Read the full press release