Category Archives: Tourism

Plan Ahead for a Sun-filled Fall Getaway at Pointe Hilton Resorts

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Sun-seeking vacationers can enjoy sparkling pools, outdoor activities, spacious suites and a host of resort amenities at special rates when they book early for autumn at Pointe Hilton Resorts. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Early Bookers Enjoy Value-packed Rates from October through December, 2012 PHOENIX, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sun-seeking vacationers can enjoy sparkling pools, outdoor activities, spacious suites and a host of resort amenities at special rates when they book early for autumn at Pointe Hilton Resorts. From October through December, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort will offer… Read the full press release

Hilton Palacio del Rio Goes Orange

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Hilton Palacio del Rio today announced participation in SA Goes Orange by changing all the balcony lights to orange. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

In Partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank and SA Goes Orange SAN ANTONIO, Texas 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Palacio del Rio today announced participation in SA Goes Orange by changing all the balcony lights to orange. SA Goes Orange is the San Antonio Food Bank local campaign to raise awareness and engage local businesses, government and… Read the full press release

ARGENTINIAN WINS STAR ALLIANCE 15TH ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION AND WILL SAY “HOLA” TO THE MUNICH OKTOBERFEST WITH 14 FRIENDS

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Runner-up winner from Taiwan selects Wearable Art Show in New Zealand as part of Round-the-World trip FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — September 12th, 2012 – Congratulations go to Diego M. from Argentina who was closest in finding the virtual airplane in Star Alliance’s 15th Anniversary competition. Having won the top prize – a trip of a… Read the full press release

New Suites at The Dorchester

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New British Spirit in heart of Mayfair – The Dorchester Debuts 22 New Suites by Alexandra Champalimaud 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a fresh take on the eclecticism of the English spirit, The Dorchester yesterday unveiled 22 new suites by interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud. Whilst the new suites at Dorchester Collection’s iconic London address in the… Read the full press release

HispanicBusiness Magazine Names Hilton Worldwide One of the ‘Best Companies for Diversity’

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Hilton Worldwide’s Diversity and Recruitment Initiatives Ranked Among Top 20 MCLEAN, Va. 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it was ranked No. 16 on the HispanicBusiness 2012 Best Companies for Diversity list by HispanicBusiness magazine, up from its No. 26 ranking last year. By sector, Hilton Worldwide scored among the highest in restaurants and resorts. The 2012 Best Companies… Read the full press release

Macau is Elected a Council Member of World Tourism Cities Federation

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Director João Manuel Costa Antunes signs the World Tourism Cities Federation “Beijing Declaration” on behalf of Macau SAR

2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Inaugural Meeting of the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) and the Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit are held under the theme “Better City Life through Tourism” in China National Convention Centre in Beijing during September 14 – 16, 2012. The Macau Special Administrative Region is elected a city member of the Council… Read the full press release

First JW Marriott Hotel Opens in New York City

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First JW Marriott Hotel Opens in New York City

Global Brand Brings Modern Luxury to Iconic Essex House Hotel 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of JW Marriott Essex House New York, the brand’s first hotel in New York City. The 509-room hotel is located on Central Park South in Manhattan’s renowned… Read the full press release

Accor revolutionizes economy-hotel codes and gives ibis a head start

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One year after announcing its economy-hotel ‘Big-Bang’, Accor has unveiled the full scope of the ibis revolution, which it has rolled out simultaneously in 56 countries, in record time. This project involved reviewing economy hotel codes in depth, renewing more than 100,000 beds, honing an allnew concept for its public areas, and briskly installing the… Read the full press release

Culina, Modern Italian Debuts Sunday Suppers This Fall at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Culina, Modern Italian Debuts Sunday Suppers This Fall at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Sunday Supper includes a four-course menu changing weekly for $39 per person 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culina, Modern Italian, located on the lobby level of Four SeasonsHotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, introduces a new weekly Sunday Supper menu. Adding to its repertoire of modern Italian cuisine, each week beginning chef Meredith Manee will create a four-course menu of comforting… Read the full press release

TAV Sees Off Hajj Pilgrims In Turkey And Welcomes Them In The Holy Land

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2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — TAV Airports, Turkey’s leading airport operator, began welcoming the first group of hajj pilgrims from the early hours of the morning at the airport it has begun operating in Medinah, one of the holy cities of the Islamic World. Departing from Turkey’s Istanbul Ataturk, Ankara Esenboga and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airports operated… Read the full press release

MGTO extends Business Tourism Market

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Trade representatives introduce Macau’s business tourism products at CIBTM

2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) joined with Macau Economic Services, Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and 16 local trade entities to attend “The China Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition” (CIBTM), the prominent event in Beijing, to jointly promote Macau’s Business Tourism as well as Macau’s unique tourism products in the… Read the full press release

Pullman and Sofitel join Travelport’s ‘Lowest Public Rate’ Hotel Programme

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Langley, UK, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ —Travelport has added two new participants to its Lowest Public Rate Programme that guarantees agents access to the lowest publicly available rate. Both Pullman and Sofitel Hotels are part of the Accor Hotel Group and bring more than 190 hotel properties to the programme. “Joining Travelport’s Lowest Public Rate Programme is… Read the full press release

“Drink Pink” This October at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

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Resort marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special offerings Scottsdale, U.S.A. 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This October, Four SeasonsResort Scottsdale at Troon North will be celebrating everything pink in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Enjoy a pampering Spa package, specialty cocktails and tapas in Talavera and Onyx Bar & Lounge, and a special rose wine of the week every Wednesday…. Read the full press release

Developing Aviation in Central Asia and the Caucasus – Building the Silk Road in the Sky

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2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Caucasus to utilize air transport as a catalyst for economic growth and development. “Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of East and West. And with double-digit growth in air traffic demand across the whole of Central Asia… Read the full press release

Tourism in China contributes more to GDP than automotive manufacturing

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2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Travel & Tourism industry in China is substantially bigger than automotive manufacturing and supports almost as many jobs as the mining sector. This is according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) sponsored by American Express, released today during a speech by WTTC’s President & CEO, David… Read the full press release

Global Tourism Economy Forum Draws to Close, Hailed a Resounding Success Sets Roadmap To Bolstered Growth For Tourism & Economy

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2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Tourism Economy Forum Macau 2012 (“GTEF” or “the Forum”), one of the most prominent international events of the year, concluded on September 11th with tremendous success, bringing to an end three days which collected international representatives of industry and high-ranking decision makers from both public and private sectors. The Forum… Read the full press release

Vermont Foliage Report: Early Color Tinges the Hillsides and Northern Regions

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MONTPELIER, Vt., 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In concert with this weekend’s autumnal equinox, colorful foliage will continue to unfold and invigorate Vermont’s scenic landscape. Early yet, colors are showing in the higher elevations of the Northeast Kingdom and in moist, low-lying areas with varying shades of orange, yellow and red. Best Bets: In general, higher elevation areas in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Invites Christmas Shoppers to Take a Break This December

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Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Invites Christmas Shoppers to Take a Break This December

Détente et Gourmandise package includes Spa treatment and Afternoon Tea at La Galerie Paris, France, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of Four Seasons Hotel George V for a well deserved break and gourmet treat while Christmas shopping this season. From December 1 to 31, 2012, the Hotel offers a package that includes a relaxing treatment at… Read the full press release

Wired and Marriott Hotels & Resorts Debut Event Series Designed to Inform, Entertain and Inspire

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Partnership to Launch the WIRED + Marriott Culturazzi Series. 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — WIRED and Marriott Hotels & Resorts, signature brand of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR), today announced a partnership to launch the WIRED + Marriott Culturazzi Series. Kicking off with a Marriott Meetup: Five Startups to Watch event at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf on September 19, WIRED Insiders — startup… Read the full press release

At Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, “Greening Meetings” Offers Meeting Planners Sustainable Options at No Additional Cost.

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The Hotel's Organic Herb Garden

2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meeting planners looking to organize the best possible meeting experience coupled with a sustainable approach will find Greening Meetings a complement to their company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program (CSR). A raft of environmentally friendly options awaits, which can be added to an existing meeting package atFour Seasons Hotel Singapore at no additional cost: Going paperless – all… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet enters the Indian market with Lonely Planet for the Indian Traveller

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2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Lonely Planet launches a brand new series of guidebooks for Indian travellers which will be sold on the Indian subcontinent. A first of its kind product for the market, Lonely Planet for the Indian Traveller is the first locally produced outbound travel guide series which has been created specifically taking into account… Read the full press release

New report urges travel industry to support the move to open systems to unlock innovation

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New report authored by leading expert Professor Jim Norton explores the advantages and challenges when moving from closed to open systems Report highlights evolution of open source software and how it is being used by the world’s largest transaction processors from stock exchanges to travel IT   Madrid, Spain, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new report… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Launches swafreedomshop.com With A Big Sale!

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Customers Can Use ‘SWAPR10‘ Code to get 10% off of Southwest Gear! DALLAS – 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is proud to introduce the new swafreedomshop.com, a website where consumers can purchase Southwest-branded merchandise, gear, and collectibles.  Shoppers can save 10% by entering “SWAPR10” at checkout, valid Monday, Sept. 17, through Friday, Sept. 21,… Read the full press release

Marriott International Opens First JW Marriott Hotel in Cusco, Peru

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New JW Marriott at Gateway of Machu Picchu is built on Grounds of Colonial Monastery and Features Ancient Inca Artifacts

New JW Marriott at Gateway of Machu Picchu is built on Grounds of Colonial Monastery and Features Ancient Inca Artifacts. 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 153-room JW Marriott Cusco. The much anticipated hotel stands at an altitude of 11,154ft… Read the full press release

Guests Will Be Bowled Over By New Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property At Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl

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New Hilton hotel at the Ageas Bowl / Southampton to be built at test match cricket ground SOUTHAMPTON, UK, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with RB Hotels Limited to open Hilton at the Ageas Bowl / Southampton at England’s latest test match cricket venue and the home of Hampshire… Read the full press release

Amadeus extends its global content agreement with FCm Travel Solutions

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FCm, a global corporate travel and expense management specialist, continues to benefit from Amadeus content since its initial agreement in 2007 Madrid, Spain, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, and global corporate travel and expense management specialist FCm Travel Solutions, have strengthened… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Win Prestigious Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Awards 2012

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Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Win Prestigious Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Awards 2012

“Doing It All” for the environment. 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Maldives have won the Doing It All and Wildlife Conservation categories for large resorts in the Condé Nast Traveler(US) World Savers Awards 2012 – created to honour the travel companies that are doing the most to help protect the planet and give back to their local communities. The Resorts also… Read the full press release

CTC rolls out the white carpet, inviting UK travellers to explore Canada this winter.

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New campaign looks beyond traditional winter experiences to entice Brits to cross the Atlantic. 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Walking along, singing a song…a Canadian winter wonderland beckons UK travellers through the latest campaign from the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC). The campaign looks to tap into the high demand for great skiing and other winter adventures that Brits show… Read the full press release

Hilton Petaling Jaya Unveils RM50 Million Renovation Plans

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Hilton Petaling Jaya today announced plans to pump a total of RM50 million into a major facelift for the hotel. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Project Is The First Major Facelift For Kuala Lumpur Hotel In Over A Decade And Is Expected To Be Completed By End 2012 PETALING JAYA, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Petaling Jaya today announced plans to pump a total of RM50 million into a major facelift for the hotel. The first renovation of its kind in over… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan: the Elite Address for Meetings and Social Occasions

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Segah Brand Ballroom (rendering)

Whether for ultra-private negotiations or a chic social reception for 1,000 guests, Four Seasons combines smooth efficiency with elegant warmth. Baku, Azerbaijan, 2012-09-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the most prestigious events in Baku – whether business functions or weddings or other social occasions – there is no question that Four Seasons provides the most impressive hotel setting. With more than 1,865 square metres (20,075 square… Read the full press release