Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ: MAR) and City Waterfront Sdn Bhd today (07/26/2018) announced the opening of the highly anticipated Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel in Sabah, Malaysia. Nestled along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens and the capital’s bustling waterfront, the hotel offers an enviable location to discover the… Read the full news article
Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whitsunday Islands will welcome a new era of luxury in 2019 with the signing of a management agreement that will see IHG take over management of Hayman Island, rebranding it as Hayman Island, by InterContinental. Hayman Island, by InterContinental will be an oasis at the northernmost point… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A 19th Century house in the heart of Loch Lomond has been awarded a Four Star Gold award by VisitScotland. Ashfield House B&B, situated in the Arrochar Alps on the shores of Loch Long in the village of Arrochar, was upgraded from Four Stars by the national tourism… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A bed & breakfast in Perth has achieved VisitScotland’s highest quality award for accommodation. The Townhouse, which is co-owned by Laurent Moller and David Henderson, has secured a five star gold grading from the national tourism organisation. VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality Assurance Award recognises serviced accommodation… Read the full news article
Videos aimed at inspiring people to get more from their weekends away on the West Coast this summer Getaways made easier with removal of Friday peak restrictions London, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has today (Jul 25, 2018) released the first episode in the brand new ‘West Coast Weekender’ series. Hosted by top comedian… Read the full news article
Palm Springs, CA, 2018-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official! Palm Springs residents and visitors will soon have the opportunity to once again catch the BUZZ! On Wednesday night, the Council approved SunLine Transit Agency’s proposal to revive the popular trolley system, which ended June 30 in Palm Springs. The Council voted to approve… Read the full news article
Salem, Ore., 2018-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Oregon has awarded more than $850,000 in grant funding to 12 projects through its Competitive Medium Grants Program. The Competitive Grants Program awards eligible applicants funding for projects that contribute to Oregon’s tourism economy in communities throughout the state that support Travel Oregon’s vision of “a… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A new film with a retro video-game twist will inspire families and young people to explore Midlothian and the Scottish Borders, according to VisitScotland. Game On! Midlothian and the Scottish Borders, a collaborative content project between the two regions, takes visitors on a journey through some of… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — An historic sporting venue has become one of only three Five Star racecourses in Scotland following a grading from VisitScotland. Hamilton Park Racecourse, located on Bothwell Road in the South Lanarkshire town, was upgraded from Four Stars by the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland has fought off stiff competition from around the globe to play host to the next TEDSummit. The prestigious summit, part of the TED network, which has previously been held in Canada will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from 21 to 25 July 2019,… Read the full news article
To prepare for an anticipated 40 million visitors per year, ANA is teaming up with the Tokyo Global Gateway to help create the “Airport Zone,” which will allow students to learn English by role-playing as passengers The country-wide effort will create a more welcoming environment for tourists from around the world TOKYO, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel… Read the full news article
Bangkok, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and two Thai tourism operators among the 27 organisations and individuals to receive the prestigious 2018 PATA Grand and Gold Awards. 2018 PATA Grand Awards TAT will receive a Grand Award for Education and… Read the full news article
Little Rock, AR, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Joy Barlogie has been named tourism development manager by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Barlogie previously served as account supervisor at CJRW, working primarily on the Arkansas Tourism account. In her new role, she will be responsible for the development and expansion of tourism… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Promoting a greater engagement of the tourism sector with sustainable development is the main objective of the Tourism for SDGs Platform. The online tool is designed to advance the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through tourism, and was developed by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Media has a key role in promoting sustainable tourism. The Media Award is a unique opportunity to share your work and showcase experiences and efforts to advance sustainable tourism for wildlife conservation in the African continent. The call for submissions REMAINS OPEN – we have extended the deadline to… Read the full news article
Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Resorts & Hotels is set to significantly boost its green footprint, Travel Gold Life and Green Globe certifications with further sustainable tourism developments announced in the Maldives, following their Australian Roadshow 9-20 July. The new initiatives build on the brand’s global Tread Lightly program which targets a carbon… Read the full news article
Muir Woods & Wine Country with Gourmet Lunch from San Francisco Rated as One of the Best Wine Tours in the World SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Extranomical Tours, a leading touring and sightseeing company in Northern California, is proud to announce that it has received The 2018 Travelers’ Choice Award… Read the full news article
EL DORADO, ARK., 2018-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With the summer travel season heating up, the city of El Dorado has released a new visitors’ reference guide highlighting overnight accommodations, unique dining experiences, local festivals, live concerts and more. Released by the El Dorado Advertising & Promotions Commission and produced by the Commission’s agency of… Read the full news article
Luggage storage start-up Stasher wins top prize in Hotel Jumpstart Leading travel tech start-up programme led by Expedia Affiliate Network and Hotels.com London, UK , 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Luggage storage start-up, Stasher, has won Hotel Jumpstart, a mentorship-driven accelerator programme for innovative travel tech start-ups led by Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) and… Read the full news article
Sydney, Australia, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandy Wu will join Tourism Australia in August as Country Manager for China, Australia’s largest and highest yielding international inbound market. Based in Shanghai, Ms Wu will set the direction of Tourism Australia’s marketing and PR activity in China as well as ensuring Australia has strategic working… Read the full news article
Partnership is aimed at increasing Singapore’s destination branding and awareness, driving visitor spend and enhancing STB’s understanding of a key consumer group Singapore, 2018-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Alipay, the world’s leading mobile and online payment and lifestyle platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, together with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), have launched a… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A stunning cornerstone of Falkirk’s history has scored a five-star rating from VisitScotland. Callendar House, which dates back to the 14th century, has achieved the national tourism organisation’s top-quality award. The historic house received an “exceptional” score in categories including core experience, hospitality, friendliness, staff efficiency, catering,… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A trailblazing restaurant run by students has received a prestigious food and drink award from VisitScotland. The Gallery at Forth Valley College in Stirling was awarded a Taste Our Best accolade and became the first training restaurant in Scotland to achieve the award. Taste Our Best connects… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A boutique hotel offering a breath of fresh Orkney air in the heart of Edinburgh has achieved the highest Quality Assurance (QA) grading from VisitScotland. Dunstane House, situated in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh, recently received a 5-Star Quality Assurance award from the national tourism organisation in… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2018-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The FinLab, a joint-venture between United Overseas Bank (UOB) and SGInnovate, today announced its collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) to help travel agencies advance their businesses through a digital transformation programme for businesses. Through the three-month acceleration programme, travel… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in collaboration with STR will organise the “Certification in Advanced Hotel and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA) by PATA/STR” on November 19-20, 2018 at the PATA Engagement Hub, Bangkok, Thailand. CAHTA is a certification focused on data research for hospitality industry professionals geared towards hotel revenue managers, general managers,… Read the full news article
Visitors urged to cast their votes for the iconic castle in this year’s British Travel Awards EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Voting has opened for the 2018 British Travel Awards (BTA) and Edinburgh Castle is again in the running to claim the title of the Best UK Heritage Attraction. Edinburgh Castle is the number one paid-for… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland has today (02 July 2018) announced the latest successful applicants to receive funding from the £40 million Discover England Fund for tourism product development. The 11 successful bids receive funding of up to £250,000 in the third year of the Fund. From promoting food, music and heritage to… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new Strategic Partnership agreement with ADARA, the enterprise-wide data solution for travel brands, to empower its members with a comprehensive view of destination visitor data for more powerful and efficient marketing campaigns. As part of the agreement, ADARA will work… Read the full news article
Ohio Hotels Generate $25B in Economic Activity Independence, Ohio, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Representative David Joyce (R-Ohio 14) last week toured the SpringHill Suites Cleveland Independence as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) “Heart of the House” hotel tour program to meet with hotel employees and see firsthand the career… Read the full news article