Domestic and international media exposure continues to grow for this Vancouver, BC, operator with a love of the Canadian outdoors. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Few cities in the world offer urban and nature travel experiences so close together as Vancouver, BC — that priceless ability to go from a downtown lunch to a beach or mountain slope in less… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Tourism
Hilton Worldwide Announces 2011 LightStay™ Sustainability Results
Achieves Waste Goal within Three Years; More than Doubles Savings to $147 Million MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced the 2011 results of LightStayTM, the company’s proprietary sustainability measurement system. Overall, the program has been a tremendous success with over $147 million in cumulative savings from efficiency projected for hotels reporting through LightStay. Additionally, Hilton Worldwide… Read the full press release
Christmas Tree Lighting And UL Santa House Kick Off The Holidays
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago and UL, the city’s official safety partner, are proud to present the official start of the holiday season, with the99th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, November 21, 2012! The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a highly-anticipated event drawing people of all ages to the heart of Chicago’s… Read the full press release
Maldives Destination Guide iPhone App now available on App Store
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — This is a faster and easier way for you to discover Maldives on your iphone. This application holds all the information in the Maldives destination guide. It includes information about the environment, climate, and history and culture. Your simple and easy way to access listings of all Maldives hotels, resorts, liveaboards, restaurant… Read the full press release
ENGLAND 2015: 3 YEARS TO GO
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the excitement of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games begins to subside, the thoughts of the country’s sports enthusiasts turn towards 2015, when the country will host the Rugby World Cup. The Rugby World Cup is the third largest global sports event and, in 2015, is anticipated to attract 400,000… Read the full press release
Travelport appoints interim General Manager for Saudi Arabia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the travel industry, has announced the appointment of Ghulam Al Balooshi as interim General Manager for its Galileo operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Al Balooshi took the post in Jeddah earlier this month. He takes over from Faris Azzee, who… Read the full press release
Eight in Ten Consumers Recognise the ABTA Logo
Positive Associations with the Brand Continue to Improve 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA continues to be by far the most recognised travel industry trade body among UK consumers with a 78% public recognition factor, according to new research conducted by Arkenford for ABTA*. After ABTA, ATOL is the most recognised travel trade industry brand (47%) followed… Read the full press release
Two Grand Jersey employees are shortlisted for prestigious Hotel Cateys awards
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The shortlist of nominations for this year’s respected Hotel Cateys award has been announced and features two names from Grand Jersey. The awards, organised by Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine, were launched in 2007 and are designed for hoteliers to celebrate the achievements of their staff and give them the recognition they deserve…. Read the full press release
Sydney to host major youth tourism conference
Key facts Tourism Australia Managing Director, Andrew McEvoy and ATEC Managing Director, Felicia Mariani, have congratulated Sydney on becoming the host city for next year’s World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC). The conference, to be held in Sydney in September 2013, will bring the international youth tourism industry right to the door of Australian… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide and Global Soap Project “Best Partnership” Finalist in 2012 Corporate Citizenship Award
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center Names Finalists, Initiates Public Vote for Winner MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide and nonprofit partner, the Global Soap Project, are finalists for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center’s Best Partnership Award, a category in the Center’s prestigious annual Corporate Citizenship Awards program. The Best Partnership category focuses… Read the full press release
Virginia is Ready to Celebrate October Virginia Wine Month
Wine lovers invited to “Discover Your Local Crush” during statewide celebration at wineries, festivals and special tastings RICHMOND, Va. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — October Virginia Wine Month is just around the corner, presenting the ideal time for wine lovers to visit Virginia and Discover Your Local Crush at more than 220 wineries statewide. 2012 marks the… Read the full press release
Industry update: Canada flies the flag in meetings, conventions and incentive travel sector.
Canada pavilion tops the bill at ASAE annual meeting, plus CTC’s inaugural SEE event in Montréal 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those who work in the world of meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MC&IT) rack up the air miles each year. Joining them in transit is the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s MC&IT team, which criss-crosses North America and the… Read the full press release
Where the Chefs Eat Houston Culinary Tours Back for 2013 with New Chefs, New Tours
Tours Showcase City’s Culinary Diversity, Hidden Gems 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Houston’s top chefs–who are just as interested in showcasing Houston’s mom and pop restaurants as their own–continue their mission into 2013 to introduce locals and visitors alike to Houston’s culinary diversity by showing participants where they eat on their days off. Four years in, Houston… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Announces Management of a Portfolio of Eight Upper Tier Full-Service Hotels
Additions Expand Interstate’s Managed Portfolio by 2,096 Rooms ARLINGTON, Va., 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced it has transitioned management of an eight-hotel portfolio owned by an affiliate of Investcorp International, Inc., a leading provider and manager of alternative investment products. The portfolio aggregates to 2,096 rooms and consists of one Hilton, five… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds White House Progress Report on National Travel and Tourism Strategy
Obama Administration Removing Barriers to Travel and Economic Growth Washington, D.C. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the White House for achieving several milestones mandated by an Executive Order earlier this year. The achievements were announced in a progress report released by the Obama Administration earlier today. “Today’s progress report shows that important steps have been… Read the full press release
VIP famil to entice cruise operators to Australia
Key facts Senior cruise company executives arrive in Sydney this week to take part in a famil which will include all Australian states and territories. The famil is part of the Australian tourism industry’s continued focus on increasing the country’s share of the lucrative international cruise market. Key quotes “Cruising is one of the fastest… Read the full press release
TfL signs partnership with VisitBritain for international distribution of the Visitor Oyster card
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitBritain will act as the single point of contact for all distribution partners and for the sale of the highly popular transport smartcard to trade partners outside of London. The partnership means inbound visitors will be able to have their Oyster card ready to go prior to arriving in London, reducing queues… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia campaign awarded “Australia’s Favourite TV Ad”
Key facts Tourism Australia’s latest broadcast ad has been voted “Australia’s Favourite Ad” at the 2012 Mumbrella Awards. Key quotes “In the three months since the global launch of our latest broadcast ad it has gained a huge groundswell of support and this latest award is further testimony to its global appeal and the high… Read the full press release
Travel Guard Update – International Travel Trends
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the September edition of TRAVEL GUARD UPDATE, a monthly review designed to provide you with up-to-date information on the latest travel trends. This month, we polled travel agents to learn about international travel trends among their clients. We’ll also touch upon how a travel insurance plan can come in handy… Read the full press release
Marriott Rewards Launches Largest Ad Campaign in Program’s History
Highlights Global Breadth of Leading Frequent Travel Program’s 13 Brands. 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Fall, Marriott Rewards is launching the largest ad campaign in the program’s history. The campaign includes in-home advertising in some of the country’s most popular publications and out-of-home advertising in major airports across the US and Asia Pacific. The new campaign… Read the full press release
Brown’s Hotel and Ruinart launch a Breakfast in Bed experience with a unique twist
London, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ruinart, the oldest champagne House, and the prestigious Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel, the first hotel in London have joined forces to create an indulgent breakfast in bed experience, celebrating Ruinart Rosé champagne. Ruinart Rosé Interpretation Breakfast In Bed, launching in October, offers guests the ultimate indulgence: a champagne breakfast in bed…. Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Astoria
87-room property brings Hamptonality to Oregon ASTORIA, Ore., 2012-09-19 — /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 official opening of its newest property, the 87-room Hampton Inn & Suites Astoria located at 201 39th Street. “Hampton combines quality, innovation, comfort and… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Club Vacations® Las Vegas Resort Now Open for All Vacationers
Book three nights and get 10,000 Priority Club® bonus points ORLANDO, FLA., 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG today announced Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club —a 648-unit resort located one block from The Strip—is now open for all vacationers to make reservations. Travelers who book a three-night consecutive stay via hiclubvacations.com/lasvegas now through Oct. 30, 2012 will receive 10,000… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Wins Coveted Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Award for ‘Doing It All’
Presented to Herve Humler at star-studded Visionaries’ event in New York. CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. was the proud recipient of a Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Award as the winner in the large hotel chain category. In the September 2012 edition of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the… Read the full press release
Karma Resorts Signs with The Registry Collection® Program
Kettering, Northampton, U.K., 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Karma Resorts, a high-end luxury resort brand and part of the Karma Royal Group of companies, has signed a new affiliation agreement with The Registry Collection, the global leader in luxury vacation exchange. The first two Karma Resorts to affiliate to The Registry Collection under the new agreement will be Karma Kandara… Read the full press release
Delicias belgas y sorteo de viajes en Hilton Barcelona
Del 6 de septiembre al 6 de octubre de 2012 el hotel ofrece un menú especial inspirado en la cocina belga y sortea viajes a Bruselas para 2 personas BARCELONA, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Una buena manera de conocer un país es a través de su gastronomía, y en Hilton Barcelona han decidido ofrecer hasta el 6 de octubre… Read the full press release
Hotel Stay That’s A Cut Above The Rest
HOLIDAY INN CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY BY HIDING DIAMONDS UNDER GUESTS’ PILLOWS 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — A few lucky guests will find more than chocolate on their pillow when they check into Holiday Inn next week. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Holiday Inn is placing more than £30,000 worth of sparkling diamonds in hotel rooms across Europe. Guests… Read the full press release
Marriott Celebrates First TownePlace Suites LEED® Volume Hotel
![[Pictured: L to R: (front row) Karl and Margaret Ewald of Arapahoe Lodging, hotel owners; E.B. "Bud" Robinson of Arapahoe Lodging, hotel owner; Kevin Hougen, president and CEO of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce; (back row)Tom Burdeshaw, vice president - design management, Marriott International; Steve Hogan, mayor of Aurora, Colo.; Todd Dickson, TownePlace Suites Denver general manager; Loren Nalewanski, vice president - global brand management, TownePlace Suites. Photos provided by The Vern's LLC]](https://travelprnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Karl-and-Margaret-Ewald-E.B.-Bud-Robinson-Kevin-Hougen-Tom-Burdeshaw-Steve-Hogan-Todd-Dickson-Loren-Nalewanski.jpg)
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today announced the first TownePlace Suites hotel to open as part of its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environment Volume Program) Volume Program – the TownePlace Suites Denver Airport at Gateway Park in Colorado. TownePlace Suites is the hospitality leader’s second brand to construct a hotel built using Marriott’s LEED… Read the full press release
Crowne Plaza Conversion Opens in Tulsa, Okla.
Upscale hotel offers 13,000 square feet of meeting space and ballrooms for large and small events and conferences ATLANTA, GA, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces the opening of the Crowne Plaza Tulsa, Okla. The eleven-story, 286-room hotel underwent a conversion from a Hilton and features newly redesigned guestrooms… Read the full press release
Indulge in the Sweet Scents of Fall at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey
Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning October 1, visitors to The Spa At The Hotel Hershey can indulge in the sweet scents of fall. Available Mondays through Thursdays through November 29, guest can relax with pumpkin and apple spice treatments that prepare and nourish the body for the cool weather ahead. Guests that prefer the comforting aroma of pumpkin… Read the full press release