Maldives holds fam trip for Indian market to boost the arrivals

2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation jointly with the industry partners organized a fam trip for Indian market from 5-12th August 2012. The fam group includes journalists from travel magazines, mainline publications, newspapers, fashion and lifestyle magazines from various cities in India. During the 6day fam trip, apart from the beauty of the… Read the full press release

Reservations Manager celebrates 30 years of dedicated service at The Atlantic Hotel

2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — There is a special place at The Atlantic Hotel for Reservations Manager Hayley Brockwell, who is celebrating 30 years of dedicated service and the honour of being this Small Luxury Hotel of the World’s longest standing member of staff. Commenting on the anniversary Hayley said: “I am so proud to be part… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, İstanbul’un Anadolu Yakasına İlk Adımını Atıyor

Hilton Worldwide, Hilton İstanbul Kozyatağı Konferans Merkezi ve Spa açılışı için sözleşme imzaladı ISTANBUL, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide, İstanbul’un Anadolu yakasında açılacak ilk Hilton Hotels & Resorts markalı oteli için Emaytaş Turizm Gayrimenkul Yönetim Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş. ile bugün bir franchise sözleşmesi imzaladığını açıkladı. Hilton İstanbul Kozyatağı Konferans Merkezi ve Spa, Hilton Worldwide’ın Türkiye… Read the full press release

Virginia Wins Award for Best State Travel Web Site

ercury Award winning Virginia.org website

Virginia Tourism Corporation wins Mercury Award at national conference RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Virginia Tourism Corporation received a singular honor last week from the National Council of State Tourism Directors when it received the Mercury Award for Best Travel Web Site among states. The award was presented last week at the annual United States Travel… Read the full press release

W Talent Gets Ready for Culinary Challenge

2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives is pleased to announce the enrollment of seven Talent for the Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge. From 10th to 12th of September seven Talent from W Maldives will compete in the 10th edition of the Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge. Each Talent selected by Nikolaj Retpen will… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Set To Debut On Istanbul’s Asian Side

ISTANBUL, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Emaytaş Turizm Gayrimenkul Yönetim Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Tic A.Ş. to open Hilton Worldwide’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded property on the Asian side of Istanbul. Hilton Istanbul Kozyataği Conference Center & Spa joins a fast growing portfolio of 40 hotels across Turkey… Read the full press release

The 2012 Jersey Customer Service Awards

Public voting opens today for nominations for the Jersey Customer Service Awards. 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Jersey public has from today until the 28 September to vote for their Customer Service Heroes, giving them the opportunity to walk away with one of the coveted 2012 Customer Service Awards. The Customer Service Awards, which are now… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Announces Management of Holiday Inn West Bay Traverse City, Mich.

Hotel was Recently Acquired by Michigan-based ValStone Partners, LLC ARLINGTON, Va. /TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced that it has assumed management of the 179-room Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City, Mich. The hotel was recently acquired by ValStone Partners, LLC, a Michigan-based private equity firm. The new owners… Read the full press release

New Hampton Inn Opens in Dahlgren

66-room property brings Hamptonality to Virginia DAHLGREN, Va., 2012-09-04 — /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 66-room Hampton Inn Dahlgren located at 16450 Commerce Dr. in King George, Va. “Hampton combines quality, innovation,… Read the full press release

Fall Travel Deal: Save 25 Percent off Stays at Marriott Vacation Club Resorts Worldwide

2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Vacation Club is offering a world of travel opportunities through a limited time deal this fall. Reserve your stay with family or friends in a spacious and luxurious villa at one of our resorts and make vacation memories that will last a lifetime. Take 25 percent off regular room rates at over 50… Read the full press release

Celebrity Chefs Spice Up Silversea Voyages

2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renowned chefs and food writers are set to share some of the world’s finest gastronomic traditions on seven upcoming Culinary Artsvoyages aboard ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises. These unique culinary theme cruises showcase the skills of culinary experts and award-winning chefs of top dining establishments from around the world, including the internationally acclaimed chefs of… Read the full press release

ABTA Comments on Government Reshuffle

2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Responding to the Ministerial changes announced by the Prime Minister today, Luke Pollard, Head of Public Affairs at ABTA – The Travel Association said: “It is all change for Ministers with travel and tourism portfolios. It is too early to read too much into a change of personnel at the top so… Read the full press release

Douglas Martell Assumes Role of Vice President, Operations, South West Asia for IHG

Douglas Martell

New Delhi, India, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces Douglas Martell’s commencement in his role as Vice President, Operations, for the company’s South West Asia region. He succeeds Chris Moloney, who has retired after a career spanning three decades with the company. In his new role, Douglas will spearhead IHG’s operations across… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Launches Exclusive Toiletries Partnership with Agraria

2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will launch its exclusive partnership with Agraria, America’s oldest and largest luxury home fragrance company, from September 2012. Guests will be able to indulge in Agraria guest amenities at 169 InterContinental properties around the world by January 2013. Agraria has a shared heritage with InterContinental dating back to… Read the full press release

Sixth Annual Apples to iPods Contest at 20 Apple Orchards

2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards will offer a chance to win an iPod during the “Apples to iPods” promotion that kicks off September 7. In this technology-meets-agriculture contest, one specially marked wooden apple is hidden in an apple tree at 20 Vermont pick-your-own apple orchards. The lucky apple picker who finds a wooden apple… Read the full press release

Statement re: InterCity West Coast Franchise Award

2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — We understand that Virgin Rail Ltd a subsidiary of Virgin Rail Group, the joint venture between Virgin Group and Stagecoach Group plc, has brought a legal challenge against the Department for Transport in relation to the recent award of the InterCity West Coast rail franchise to FirstGroup. We have every confidence in… Read the full press release

WTTC Launches 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Global “Call for Entries” Announced 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is inviting tourism businesses, organisations, and destinations worldwide to apply for its prestigious Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Each year, the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards recognise global leadership in sustainable tourism best practices. Due to its rigorous three-step judging process involving… Read the full press release

Countdown to the 2012 Autumn WellBeing Fair Next Week!

2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Autumn WellBeing Fair is due to be held over the weekend of 8th and 9th September 2012 at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel in Jersey. Organised by WellBeing World, a membership body with a wide range of 90 wellbeing service provider members, the WellBeing Fair is the third such event to… Read the full press release

Sweet Osmanthus, the Scent of Autumn at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

Jin Sha terrace

Flowers perfume the air and dishes at Jin Sha this September Hangzhou at West Lake, China, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a divine fragrance, it is no wonder that osmanthus can lure attention and adoration from everyone that passes their way. Regarded as the city flower of Hangzhou, the beloved evergreen shrub native to China falls… Read the full press release

Thailand Hosts Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 Finalists

In photo: Mr Sansern Ngaorungsi, TAT Deputy Governor of International Marketing for Asia and the South Pacific, presents a Thai traditional garland to welcome Miss Hong Kong 2012, Miss Cheung Ming Nga Carat.

Hong Kong, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Hong Kong office joined together with Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to bring the 10 finalists of Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 to Thailand to mark 40th anniversary of the pageant. According to Mrs. Thitiporn Maneenate, Director of the TAT Hong Kong Office,… Read the full press release

ART Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Celebrates Washington Cider Week with Alpenfire Cider, Washington’s Only Organic Hard Cider

ART Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Meet the makers of Alpenfire Cider and enjoy a complimentary cider tasting in ART Lounge Seattle, U.S.A., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Washington Cider Week 2012, ART Lounge atFour Seasons Hotel Seattle will offer an exclusive cider tasting with Alpenfire Cider, Washington’s only organic hard cider. Among the six participating states, Washington will boast more than eighty-five cider events during… Read the full press release

A DAY WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA AT DUSIT THANI MANILA

2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila puts the “grand” in Grandparent’s Day as the hotel comes alive with an all-out special celebration in honor of Grandma and Grandpa on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Indulge Grandma, Grandpa and the entire family in the Sunday Family Crossover Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and enjoy a… Read the full press release

High Flying Ticket Sales! Less than 2,000 tickets left for Jersey Live

JERSEY LIVE FESTIVAL 2012 with JT SEPTEMBER 1ST – 2ND 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set in the lush countryside of the Parish of Trinity, in the rural heart of Jersey, Channel Islands, Jersey Live Festival sponsored once again by JT returns for its 9th edition this September. Surrounded by 45 miles of stunning coast and enjoying… Read the full press release

Go Exclusively to Thailand

Go Exclusively to Thailand

New Delhi, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi office joined hands with Odysseus India Pvt. Ltd. to organise familiarization trips for luxury-end agents to visit Thailand from 4th to 10th August, 2012. A total of ten agents from Delhi, Kolkata, Punjab, and Bangalore participated in the trip. The properties… Read the full press release

Celebrate This Year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and Gift Mooncakes from Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Celebrate This Year's Mid-Autumn Festival and Gift Mooncakes from Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Limited-edtion and hand-made in the kitchens of three Michelin-starred Lung King Heen Hong Kong, China – 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong will once again offer the famed Lung King Heen mooncakes for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Chef Chan Yan Tak and his team at Lung King Heen will be creating limited-edition mooncakes presented in beautifully designed boxes by… Read the full press release

Weddings at Dusit Thani Manila

Weddings at Dusit Thani Manila

2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dusit Thani Manila continues to be the popular venue for couples seeking to experience their dream wedding. It takes pride in its posse of banquet experts that matches the hotel’s luxury in experience and creativity, guaranteeing a truly unforgettable celebration. From conceiving a couple’s ideal wedding theme, selecting an appropriate menu… Read the full press release

China Rising: Four Seasons Shares Good Fortune with Three New Hotels in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing in 2012

Indoor lap pool at Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai (rendering)

88th Four Seasons kicks off an auspicious year in China. 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons continues to expand its presence in China with three openings in 2012, including its first hotels in Guangzhou and Beijing, and a second location in Shanghai. Ten years ago, the company began its expansion strategy in the country with its… Read the full press release

Beachfront Hotel And New Year-Round Indoor Waterpark Now Open!

New South Padre Island Indoor Resort Waterpark features seven new attractions including the first double tidal wave river and unlimited access to the summertime Schlitterbahn Beach outdoor waterpark. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Schlitterbahn, respected worldwide for ground-breaking water-based entertainment destinations, is now welcoming guests to the new beachfront hotel and indoor, year-round resort… Read the full press release

Face Off 2012: The Biggest Filipino Bridal Show in Years at Dusit Thani Manila

(Featuring 40 designers, it will show the breadth and depth of Philippine bridal fashion design) Makati, Philippines, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the first time in years, a big collection of wedding gowns and bridal wear by Filipino designers will be held at the Grand Ballroom of Dusit Thani Manila on the 5th of September 2012. The Samsung… Read the full press release

The Circus Is Coming To Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Hilton Birmingham Metropole is excited to announce a complimentary evening of fun and entertainment. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

The Hotel Will Host An Evening Of Fun Under The Big Top BIRMINGHAM, U.K., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Birmingham Metropole is excited to announce a complimentary evening of fun and entertainment. For the second consecutive year, guests and corporate partners will have the opportunity to experience Hilton Birmingham Metropole’s incredible event facilities while letting loose and… Read the full press release