SPG Offers Access Like No Other Through ‘GAME ON with SPG’ at the US Open. Experiences Include a Tennis Clinic with Andre Agassi, Courtside Seats, Arthur Ashe Stadium Luxury Suite, Behind-the-Scenes-Tours and More Through a Renewed Partnership with the United States Tennis Association. STAMFORD, Conn., -2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced its award-winning Starwood… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Tourism
Renaissance Hotels’ Debuts Newest Address in Turkey
Towering 212-Room Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel Opens. LONDON, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc (NYSE:MAR) today celebrates the opening of its ninth hotel in Turkey, the 212-room Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel operating under a franchise agreement with Polat Holding A.S. Offering stunning views of Istanbul’s celebrated Bosphorus River, the magnificent 20-story Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel… Read the full news article
Travelzoo CEO to Present at the Oppenheimer 15th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference
NEW YORK, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today that Chris Loughlin, chief executive officer, will present at the Oppenheimer 15th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 9:05 a.m. Eastern Standard Time at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston. Attendance… Read the full news article
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Announces First Hotel in Voronezh, Russia
220-Room Hotel Scheduled to Open in 2015 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) continues its rapid expansion across Eastern Europe, the company today announced the signing of a new hotel in Russia – the 220-room Voronezh Marriott Hotel. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2015 and will operate under a management agreement… Read the full news article
Tirana International Airport inaugurates Office for Tourism Services
• Tourists will find more useful information at the Airport • TIA is constantly developing to satisfy demands of passengers and other customers 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of today, Tirana International Airport (TIA) is offering an addition to the services it provides inside the terminal with the opening of an Office for Tourism Services. At the initiative… Read the full news article
State’s Official Travel Planning Website Ranks 4th
Oklahoma Fares Well Compared to the Nation’s Tourism Websites 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced the state’s official travel planning website, TravelOK.com, ranked fourth among the 50 state tourism websites in June according to Quantcast.com, a media measurement service that tracks the top one million websites in the U.S. TravelOK.com has consistently… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Welcomes Greg Bunt as Executive Chef
Australian native brings fresh approach as Resort looks ahead to debut of new beachfront dining venue Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay announces the appointment of Greg Bunt as Executive Chef. He’s bringing a dynamic, innovative energy to dining at the Resort. Brand new to Four Seasons family, this Australian… Read the full news article
PABU at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Introduces Sake 101 Classes
Tuesday Sake Dinners follow Saturday Sake 101 classes Baltimore, U.S.A. 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — WHAT: A new series of hour-long, informative classes dedicated to sake at PABU. Led by Tiffany Soto and PABU’s team of in-house Sake Sommeliers, each Sake 101 class is an interactive tasting of five sakes that will explore various flavour profiles and illustrate the diversity within the genre…. Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai to Co-Host Waimea Ocean Film Festival
Annual festival returns to acclaimed oceanfront resort Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A. – 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, will co-host to the 3rd annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival. Beginning January 3, 2013 the Festival will take place in Waimea and along the Kona-Kohala Coast, prior to the January… Read the full news article
Enjoy Summer Tastes at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
The exclusive dining experience at Jin Sha Hangzhou at West Lake, China – 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The sun sizzles the land and exuberant plants and lotus blossoms transform West Lake into a paradise during Hangzhou’s blazing summer. As the temperature keeps climbing, a light and nutritious meal is what is needed to relieve the summer heat…. Read the full news article
LAS VENTANAS CONTINUES TO “POLISH THE JEWEL” 15 YEARS AFTER PLACING LOS CABOS ON THE INTERNATIONAL RADAR
Cabo’s legendary resort unveils new deluxe beach cabanas, multi-million dollar spa renovation and numerous refreshed amenities in honor of its anniversary CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort has been among the most internationally acclaimed and recognized resorts in the world since opening in July 1997. In celebration of… Read the full news article
Wild Heaven Beer Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Come and indulge in a “taste of heaven.” Atlanta, U.S.A. 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mark the calendar for an evening of craft beers and bites atFour Seasons Hotel Atlanta. On Saturday, August 25, 2012 Park 75 will host the Wild Heaven Beer Experience. This private event will take place from 6:00-7:30 pm inside Park 75 Restaurant. A welcoming pour… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Fetes the Fabulous Texas Fig
Local figs featured in cocktails, desserts and more in August Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Though perhaps lesser-known than other Texas produce, the fig has been around since the early days of the state. During the month of August, Four Seasons Hotel Austin features this sweet and healthy fruit – it’s naturally high in vitamins A, E… Read the full news article
Escape to Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay This Fall
Experiene More promotion offers up to USD 200.00 daily resort credit. Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. 2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay is offering a value-oriented promotion for sunseekers in search of the ultimate endless summer escape. Designed for a guilt-free diversion this fall, the Experience More promotion includes a daily Resort credit,… Read the full news article
Incredible Fall Rates Provide Big Savings At Marriott And Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts
Book 100 Percent Chance of Savings Event until August 31 2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The forecast calls for bright sun and even brighter savings this fall for guests who act fast to book a vacation from now until August 31 at one of the nine outstanding Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts. The resort collection… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Prague Unveils New Looks in Neo-Classical Building as a Part of a Six-Year Remodeling Program
New Neo-Classical rooms designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon offer unique views of Vltava River and Prague Castle Prague, Czech Republic, 2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague, an assembly of three historic buildings and one new building on the banks of the Vltava River in the Old City, is continuing to evolve the guest experience through design with the… Read the full news article
New Hampton Inn by Hilton Opens in Guadalajara, Mexico
143-Room Property is Hampton’s 15th Hotel in Mexico MCLEAN, Va., 2012-08-07 — /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 143-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara/Expo, located at Av. De las Rosas N°… Read the full news article
Silversea Launches New Foreign Language Tools for Corporate and Incentive Travel Partners
2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury cruise specialist Silversea has launched an array of new foreign language tools to assist corporate and incentive travel planners around the globe. The centrepiece of the resources is a new e-brochure, now available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin and Russian languages. The stylish and colourful 34-page brochure… Read the full news article
New Ownership Group for Hilton Dallas/ Rockwall Lakefront
Previous Owners Partner With The Redstone Companies, L.P. and BBA Capital, LLC to Form a New Ownership Group HOUSTON, 2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Affiliates of The Redstone Companies, L.P. and BBA Capital, LLC have formed a joint venture with Sara and Rob Whittle and Mike Whittle and acquired Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront in the exclusive lakeside community of Rockwall, 22… Read the full news article
What’s Your Travel Type?
Marriott Rewards Facebook Game “What’s Your Travel Type?” Offers Chance to Win a Tailored Dream Vacation 2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you an Urban Explorer, Luxury Lover, or a Weekend Wanderer? Discover your unique travel type with Marriott Rewards by playing the “What’s Your Travel Type?” The game will run from now through August 31, 2012…. Read the full news article
August Short & Sweet
2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — WEDNESDAYS ARE KIDS’ DAYS AT CHOCOLATETOWN SQUARE: Wednesday, August 8 is the last “Kids’ Day” at ChocolateTown Square (presented by The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue), located in downtown Hershey at the corner of Cocoa and Chocolate Avenues. “Spirit Wing and Eastern Woodland Pathways Dance Troupe” starts at noon and… Read the full news article
Introducing Canada’s ‘A team’ for meeting planners.
New brochure for meetings, conventions and incentive travel customers shows CTC’s country-wide expertise 2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — You can judge this book by its cover: the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has just taken the wraps off a new brochure for its meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MC&IT) team. The brochure ties in with the new MC&IT brand platform as well as… Read the full news article
TOP ON TOUR
2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — “No time to relax” the slogan of the TOP Office. There is lot of information and news to share with the partner hoteliers. Regardless of a training on the spot, individual hotel consulting or new member acquisition, there is no way too far for the TOP Team to be close to the partners…. Read the full news article
Published This Month: All-New Edition of Australia & NZ’s Number-One City Guide to NYC
2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Start spreading the news…” This month, global travel authority Lonely Planet has published an all-new edition of its New York City Guide – Australia and New Zealand’s number-one best-selling city guide to NYC. This is the eighth edition of Lonely Planet New York City, and its highlights include: 843 acres of Central Park (plus map) 247 hand-picked restaurants 176 ways… Read the full news article
RCI Pacific Awarded Industry Gong at ATHOC Awards
GOLD COAST, 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, today announced that RCI Pacific was recognized at the 21st annual Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC) industry awards. The awards were presented on July 20 at the Gold Coast Arts Centre, where more than 280 industry heavyweights enthusiastically cheered on winners and… Read the full news article
Wyndham Hotel Group Converts 20 New Managed Hotels in One Day
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with over 7,170 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced that it converted 20 hotels in one day, adding the properties to its portfolio of managed properties under the Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts and Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham brands. The addition of the properties is… Read the full news article
Choice Hotels Names C.A. Anderson as Vice President of Development for Cambria Suites Brand
SILVER SPRING, Md., 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) recently announced that it has named C.A. Anderson as vice president of development for Cambria Suites—the company’s upscale, all-suites brand, which was launched in 2005 by the global lodging franchisor and designed to fit the changing needs of today’s modern business travelers. Mr. Anderson will report… Read the full news article
Wyndham Rewards Hotel Loyalty Program Expands in Middle East and Asia Pacific
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s largest lodging loyalty program with almost 7,000 participating hotels, today announced its expansion into countries throughout the Middle East and Asia Pacific, providing its members with broader access to the Wyndham Hotel Group portfolio of brands. The expansion of the program is part of Wyndham Rewards’ strategy to provide… Read the full news article
Dusit Thani Manila THE MAGIC OF ROMANCE
2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having your wedding reception at Dusit Thani Manila is just one part of the most exciting moments in your life as a couple, the other part is when you get the chance to win in Dusit Thani Manila’s ‘The Magic of Romance’ raffle contest. Three lucky couples will win PhP50,000 worth of… Read the full news article
Choice Hotels International Opens 88 New Hotels in Q2 2012
SILVER SPRING, Md., 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, continues to grow its system size with the announcement of 88 newly-opened franchised properties during the second quarter of 2012. Additionally, the company has executed a total of 106 new domestic contracts within the second quarter of… Read the full news article