Category Archives: Tourism

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Welcomes New Resort Manager

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Welcomes New Resort Manager - the company veteran Michael Mestraud

Company veteran Michael Mestraud has been named Resort Manager of California’s only Four Seasons resort Santa Barbara, U.S.A. – 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara has appointed a new Resort Manager, Michael Mestraud. Most recently, he comes fromFour Seasons Resort Bora Bora, where he served on the opening team as Resort Manager for the last four years. A… Read the full news article

U.S. Travel Commends House Passage of No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012

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Washington, D.C., 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Legislation that will eliminate duplicative screening measures and ease burdens on the traveling public is one step closer to reality thanks to a vote in the House today. The “No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012” (H.R. 6028) sponsored by Rep. Joe Walsh (IL-8) received strong support, and the U.S. Travel Association… Read the full news article

agoda.com says stay in style at Paris Fashion Week 2012!

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2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced hotel deals in Paris to coincide with the prêt-à-porter shows for Spring/Summer 2013. For fashion lovers, there is simply no place more exciting than Paris during Fashion Week.  Abuzz with models, media and celebrities, the focus… Read the full news article

Enter Marriott Vacation Club’s Live the Good Life Sweepstakes for a Chance at $10,000

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2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — For more than 28 years, Marriott Vacation Club has been making vacation dreams come true. So far this year, Marriott Vacation Club’s Live the Good Life sweepstakes has given dream vacations to two families who won quarterly travel prizes and a chance at the sweepstakes grand prize – a $10,000 VISA gift card. Register online by… Read the full news article

New offices in India, a powerful global campaign and experimenting with Twitter take the headlines in this bulletin.

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2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — No sooner does the ink dry on one round-up, then another torrent of global tourism news prompts another. That’s the pattern for CTC News as it sifts through the headlines to make sure the Canadian tourism industry keeps its finger on the global pulse. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s colleagues, partners, general sales agents and other… Read the full news article

agoda.com Mid-Autumn Festival deals: China and Vietnam from USD 35 per night!

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2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced special hotel deals in China and Vietnam in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Also known as the Moon Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival originated in China around 3,000 years ago. On this day, people of all classes,… Read the full news article

U.S. Travel Highlights Post-9/11 Aviation Security and Travel Challenges in Congressional Hearing

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Freeman Urges Solutions to TSA’s PreCheck Program, Increased Congressional Role Washington, D.C. 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than a decade after 9/11, the United States’ aviation system faces three major challenges that carry serious economic implications, according to testimony by the U.S. Travel Association’s Chief Operating Officer, Geoff Freeman, given today. “The first challenge – and… Read the full news article

Hard Rock International And Mission Hills Group Announce Hard Rock Hotels In Shenzhen And Haikou, China

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Orlando, Fla. 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard Rock International – with hotel locations from Bali and San Diego to Singapore and Macau – announces two Hard Rock Hotels in Shenzhen and Haikou, targeted to open in 2015 in collaboration with Mission Hills Group, the world’s leading golf brand and driving force behind China’s sports and leisure… Read the full news article

Destination Marketing Workshop to be hosted by MMPRC

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation will be hosting a destination Marketing Workshop on 13 September 2012, 1000hrs at Nasandhura Palace Hotel.  Key stake holders from the industry involved in marketing are invited to the workshop. The aim of the workshop is to discuss ideas and gather information for the formulation of the… Read the full news article

Travel Exports Rise in July as Other Exports Fall

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Travel Responsible for 12 Percent of U.S. Export Gains for 2012 Washington, D.C., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that travel exports were $13.7 billion for July: “The Commerce Department reported today that overall U.S. exports of goods and… Read the full news article

Concur Announces T&E Cloud Integration with NetSuite’s SuiteCloud Computing Platform

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Integrated solution gives NetSuite customers access to valuable travel and expense data5 REDMOND, Wash., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management (T&E) services, today announced the availability of the integrated solution of Concur’s T&E cloud with NetSuite (NYSE: N)  built using NetSuite’s SuiteCloud Computing Platform. First announced at NetSuite’s… Read the full news article

Hilton Palacio del Rio Completes Phase Two of $34 Million Renovation

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Hilton Palacio del Rio today announced a promotion in partnership with the San Antonio Museum of Art. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Iconic River Walk Hotel Unveils New Meeting Space September 17, 2012 SAN ANTONIO, Tx., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — After 44 years of being the most recognized building in the San Antonio skyline, Hilton Palacio del Rio is pleased to announce the completion of its latest transformation. With an eye towards pleasing the savvy meeting and convention planner, the… Read the full news article

Viva Florida 500: Sunshine State Quincentennial in 2013

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For STORY IDEAS, IMAGES, FAQs and MEDIA ASSISTANCE, click here: VISIT FLORIDA Viva 500 Media Site OVERVIEW Tallahassee, Fla., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed in Florida — America’s first tourist. In 2013, “Viva Florida 500” will celebrate that meeting of Old and New worlds by showcasing Florida’s native… Read the full news article

Step Up To the Plate at Hilton London Wembley

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The newly opened Hilton London Wembley invites guests to step up to the plate, to sample its extensive drinking and dining offerings. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

LONDON, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newly opened Hilton London Wembley invites guests to step up to the plate, to sample its extensive drinking and dining offerings. Guests can enjoy hearty, modern-British cuisine at the aptly named Association Restaurant, or relax over a pre-concert tipple, taking in spectacular views of Wembley Stadium at the stylish glass-walled Icons bar…. Read the full news article

LIFE AFTER LONDON 2012 – VISITENGLAND LOOKS AT THE LEGACY LEFT BEHIND

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With dozens of new venues and attractions being specifically constructed and opened for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we take a look at what will happen to these after the storm on this colossal event has settled. From shopping malls to white water rafting facilities, the legacy that London 2012 leaves behind… Read the full news article

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is #1 Midprice Extended-Stay Brand

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott is #1 Midprice Extended-Stay Brand

TownePlace Suites is at the top of its tier according to Business Travel News’ 2012 Hotel Chain Survey. 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a second year in a row, TownePlace Suites by Marriott is the number one ranked hotel brand in the midprice extended-stay tier. Once again, TownePlace Suites scored highest in each of the individual… Read the full news article

Maldives Ranked Asia’s Fourth Best Holiday Destination by SmartTravelAsia.Com Readers

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Maldives Ranked Asia’s Fourth Best Holiday Destination by SmartTravelAsia.Com Readers

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives has been ranked the 4th place in the BEST IN TRAVEL POLL 2012, voted by readers of SmartTravelAsia.com, the only dedicated travel magazine for Asia which has consistently high search engine rankings.  This is a worldwide poll with SmartAsiaTravel.com’s frequent traveler readers voting from Europe, USA, and Asia, where voting was… Read the full news article

Join the Fiesta at the Indianapolis Zoo

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Culture and Tradition are the Focus of Hispanic Heritage Fiesta INDIANAPOLIS – Celebrate the rich traditions and cultures of Latin America during Hispanic Heritage Fiesta from 12Noon to 4pm September 16 at the Indianapolis Zoo. Presented in partnership with La Voz de Indiana, this fourth-annual event will help to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month… Read the full news article

Jersey Celtic coin hoard to go on public display

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the most significant and exciting archaeological discoveries in Jersey’s history is to be put on public display, for a limited period of time. The hoard of Celtic coins unearthed from a field in Grouville in June is currently being held at a secure location by Jersey Heritage. But following intense… Read the full news article

Celebrate Halloween and Enjoy Free Drinks at The Pavilion

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The Pavilion celebrates Halloween with haunting cocktails from 1 to 31 October 2012. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and be treated to a complimentary drink*! Brainsick ($10) mocktail has a mixture of strawberry, passion fruit and mango puree among other juices to tantalise your taste buds. A caramelised spider web will adorn the glass… Read the full news article

Trial of GST Visitor Refund Scheme to boost retail and travel industries

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A GST Visitor Refund Scheme is being introduced for a twelve-month trial period, with the aim of stimulating sales in the retail and travel industries. Refunds will be available for visitors to Jersey who buy items costing more than £300 from a participating retailer.  They will also need to meet certain conditions,… Read the full news article

Six in Ten Conservative MPs believe reduction in APD should be considered

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Half of all MPs believe APD is damaging the UK Economy ABTA calls on Government to take action now it is back from recess 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six in Ten (61%) Conservative MPs believe a reduction in Air Passenger Duty (APD) should be considered to stimulate growth according to a new survey published today by… Read the full news article

Heathrow’s Olympic effort recognised

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow has won ‘Best arrivals experience’ at this year’s Future Travel Experience Awards, held in Vancouver on Friday 7th September. Heathrow has won ‘Best arrivals experience’ at this year’s Future Travel Experience Awards, held in Vancouver on Friday 7th September. Now in its 2nd year, the awards celebrate outstanding efforts by organisations… Read the full news article

Thailand Medical & Wellness Tourism Trade Fam Trip 2012 Highlights Country’s Leadership as Health & Wellness Destination

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Bangkok, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nearly 90 tourism facilitators, health tourism organizations and health insurance companies from 18 countries gathered at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok for the “Thailand Medical & Wellness Tourism Trade Fam Trip 2012” organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni said, “The Thailand Medical &… Read the full news article

Canadian Tour Celebrating the 100th Grey Cup: VIA Rail Canada welcomes the Grey Cup on board its train from Vancouver to Halifax

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Vancouver, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada is pleased to welcome the Grey Cup on board its train as part of its cross-Canada tour. Celebrating its 100th edition in 2012, yesterday, the Cup began a coast to coast journey to visit one hundred Canadian communities. VIA Rail’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Paul… Read the full news article

FROM THAISPECTIVE: Tourism Authority of Thailand Proudly Presents a Refreshing & Unique Experience Through Thais’ Perspectives

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FROM THAISPECTIVE: Tourism Authority of Thailand Proudly Presents a Refreshing & Unique Experience Through Thais' Perspectives

Bangkok, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched “FROM THAISPECTIVE”, its latest campaign aimed at showing Thailand from unique and rare angles. Taking a radically different approach from previous campaigns, “FROM THAISPECTIVE” goes beyond sharing experiences from visitor to visitor and instead presents Thailand from the perspective of Thais. Three short… Read the full news article

VISITBRITAIN QUICK OFF THE BLOCKS WITH GLOBAL MARKETING PUSH

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — You’ve seen us on TV, now ‘come and make your own memories’. That’s the message VisitBritain will take overseas today, as it uses the end of London 2012 Games to launch the next stage of the multi-million pound GREAT campaign and sets its sights on Britain breaking visitor records. Long before the… Read the full news article

Travelport industry first: 97% compliance in new streamlining process for hotel negotiated rates

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Langley, UK, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, is taking an industry lead in streamlining the upload of hotel negotiated rates, by: proactively conducting rate audits with hotel suppliers designing and implementing new processes removing the availability of outdated and duplicated codes streamlining the process for hotels to upload… Read the full news article

Tourism Authority of Thailand Calls for Stronger ASEAN Technology Partnerships to Build Regional Tourism

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Bangkok, September, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has called for stronger regional partnerships to promote connectivity and harness the forces of technology to improve the ASEAN travel & tourism industry. Speaking at the Asia Pacific Digital Travel Forum on 30 August 2012, TAT Governor Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni outlined how the TAT has… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia confirms key Southeast Asia region appointment

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Key facts Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Karyn Kent in the position of Regional General Manager – Southeast Asia, to replace Maggie White. Key quotes “Karyn possesses almost 20 years experience in the tourism industry, in a range of positions based both overseas and in Australia, and will bring a solid knowledge base… Read the full news article