Category Archives: Travel Marketing

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s 2013 Season Includes New Spinning Roller Coaster

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SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — California’s historic seaside amusement park will introduce the only spinning roller coaster in Northern California this summer. The new $6 million dollar roller coaster, named Undertow, was manufactured by German coaster specialist Maurer Sohne. Unlike most roller coasters which carry an entire trainload of riders, Undertow uses individual cars… Read the full news article

Fly.com™ list of cheapest airfares for travelers who want to visit mom or treat her to a weekend away

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NEW YORK, 2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — As children of all ages get ready to honor their mothers on May 12, Fly.com™ has compiled a list of some of the cheapest airfares around the country for travelers who want to visit mom or treat her to a weekend away. The list is a direct response to a… Read the full news article

GBTA Foundation / Project ICARUS Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2013 in Europe

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Project ICARUS is looking to recognise Outstanding Achievements in furthering business travel and meetings sustainability programmes Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS proudly announce the first Project ICARUS European Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability, in business travel and meetings… Read the full news article

Corporate Summit by GetThere in Brazil brings latest technologies for business travel

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2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The third Latin American annual conference to be hosted on May 7th in Sao Paulo will show the increasing role of Sabre’s GetThere solutions for managed travel across the region. Industry leaders and partners to present how the adoption of software and IT returns in a successful corporate program and as innovative… Read the full news article

Australian Tourism Exchange will be hosted in Cairns in 2014

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2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s only trade show dedicated to exclusively promoting Australian tourism products and experiences to the global travel market, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), will be hosted in Cairns for the first time in 2014 – helping to further bolster the country’s $107 billion tourism sector. Organised by Tourism Australia, the annual event… Read the full news article

SWISS Selects Expedia Affiliate Network’s Chameleon Hotel Retailing and Smart Cross Sell Platforms to Increase Online Revenues

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London, 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company, today expands its share of the airline market thanks to a new partnership with Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). The deal  will see one of Europe’s leading international airlines use EAN’s Chameleon® hotel retailing platform alongside… Read the full news article

Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives is the proud host of the World Travel Awards

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2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives is the proud host of the World Travel Awards (WTA), the most prestigious awards ceremony in the world tourism sector. This debut event would be held on the 12th of May 2013 and is definitely a first for the Maldivian Tourism Industry – first time such… Read the full news article

U.S. Travel: Automated I-94 Form Important Step in Modernizing Admissions Process for International Travelers

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Washington, D.C., 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its rollout of an automated I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, which will make the admissions process for international travelers lawfully visiting the United States more efficient – and will maximize resources for CBP officers at ports of entry – by moving… Read the full news article

Amadeus receives Second loan from European Investment Bank to deliver further innovation in travel

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Amadeus receives unsecured loan of €150 million with a nine year maturity to finance R&D activities in its Distribution business line between 2013 and 2015 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s long-term financing institution, has granted a second loan for Amadeus IT Group, S.A., subsidiary of Amadeus IT Holding S.A…. Read the full news article

Accor partners with Great Golf Courses of Australia to provide a range of inspiring golf itineraries

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2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s largest hotel and resort group, Accor, has signed a partnership agreement with Great Golf Courses of Australia (GGA) to provide a range of inspiring golf itineraries to showcase the best of Australia. The agreement was announced at Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in Sydney. Worth an estimated $26 billion annually, the international… Read the full news article

Thailand wins Best Country and Best Wedding Destination Awards at Travel + Leisure Awards

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Mumbai, 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) added two more accolades to their name at the Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, India’s Best Awards last night held in Mumbai. The destination was awarded two awards under the ‘Best Country’ and ‘Best Wedding Destination’ category. Thai Airways International also won the… Read the full news article

Park Hotel Amsterdam awarded as Best Business Hotel in The Netherlands 2013 by Business Destinations

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2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Park Hotel Amsterdam is awarded as “Best Business Hotel, The Netherlands” by the  international renowned business travel magazine Business Destinations. Park Hotel has a distinguishing factor when it comes to the story behind the concept, according to Business Destinations. Park Hotel can be described as a medium-sized hotel with 189 rooms and 700 sqm… Read the full news article

Το Hilton Αθηνών γιορτάζει τα 50 του χρόνια

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ΑΘΗΝΑ, Ελλάδα, 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Τον Απρίλιο του 1963, πριν από ακριβώς 50 χρόνια, ένα ξενοδοχείο-ορόσημο για την Αθήνα άνοιξε τις πόρτες του στο κοινό σηματοδοτώντας μια νέα εποχή ευημερίας και ανάπτυξης για τον ελληνικό τουρισμό. Τα επίσημα εγκαίνια του Hilton Αθηνών έγιναν στις 20 Απριλίου 1963 με τριήμερες εορταστικές εκδηλώσεις που συγκέντρωσαν εκλεκτούς καλεσμένους απ’… Read the full news article

Nebraska’s Mahoney State Park named one of the Top Five “Supercampgrounds” by Midwest Living Magazine

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LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is in the limelight this month as it was named to Midwest Living Magazine’s list of the Top Five “Supercampgrounds” in the Midwest.  The Top Five crown a list of 24 regional campgrounds recommended by Midwest Living in the May issue of the magazine. To make… Read the full news article

Skytrax: Hainan Airlines is Certified as a 5-Star Airline at ceremony in Beijing

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London, UK, 2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — Hainan Airlines has received the 5-Star Airline certification for the third consecutive year at a press conference held in Beijing on Monday 22nd April 2013. The Chairman of Hainan Airlines , Mr Chen Ming also launched the airline’s new tagline of “Cherished Experience “. This also coincides with the occasion of Hainan… Read the full news article

Turkish Airlines announces Partnership with Germany’s Borussia Dortmund

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2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — Turkish Airlines is proud to announce an agreement with Borussia Dortmund, champion in both the 2010 and 2011 seasons of the the German football Bundesliga, Germany’s top league. On May 2nd 2013, Turkish Airlines and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) will meet to sign a 3-year agreement. It represents a strong commitment for both sides… Read the full news article

For Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s customers, a new store promises the best souvenir of the city: something made-here!

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2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — The Liverpool owned gift shop, ‘made-here’, is opening a branch in Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to ensure that when visitors head home, they can take a little piece of Liverpool with them. Arriving soon in the Departures Lounge, the local independent retailer celebrates the best of the city’s home grown arts, crafts,… Read the full news article

New Corporate Sales structure at airberlin

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2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — Business client sales at airberlin have been restructured under the leadership of Stefan Magiera, Vice President Corporate Sales. “The requirements of business travel agencies and travel offices are becoming increasingly complex against the backdrop of cost reductions and flexibility. The business travel sector is very important to airberlin and we intend to offer… Read the full news article

Bath is fast-becoming a popular place to visit for expectant couples

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2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘babymoon’ is quickly growing in popularity with more couples deciding to take one final break before the arrival of their baby.  With a city centre that is compact and walkable, an abundance of comfortable and luxurious accommodation, delicious places to eat out, unique shops and spa treatments for Mums-to-be, it is no… Read the full news article

Australian tourism ‘raising the bar’ – three years of growth

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2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ —Tourism Australia will spend nearly A$150m with close to 200 partners talking directly to its international target audience – more partners and more international marketing dollars than ever before. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy told delegates at this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) that the money would be used to ‘raise the… Read the full news article

The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 Preparation is in Good Progress

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BANGKOK, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 (TTM+2013) welcome reception will be created with a street food atmosphere, which is one of the most popular dining out activities while travelling in Thailand. For the welcome reception this year, there will be a special ceremony to be held, the awards presentation ceremony for the 2013… Read the full news article

The 3rd Silk Road Task Force Meeting defines future Silk Road Action Plan

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Madrid/Baku, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Delegates from over 15 countries and representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations, gathered around the 3rd meeting of the Task Force of the Silk Road Task Force (22-23 April, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan). The strong… Read the full news article

SAS continues to create innovative solutions that make traveling easier for its customers with the launch of its new App

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2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — On April 9, SAS launched its new app which can be used to book trips to all its destinations directly on a smart phone or tablet device. SAS customers can now easily book, check in, choose a seat on board and receive their mobile boarding pass on their phone or device. The SAS… Read the full news article

PATA Youth Forum: Smart Businesses Are Embracing the Youth Travel Segment

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Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Next Gen travel industry professionals shared their forthright views with over 150 travel industry students and young professionals at the PATA Youth Forum on April 25 at Thammasat University in Bangkok. Interactive sessions debated on how new generations are finding, searching and connecting to travel and tourism industry now and in the… Read the full news article

The Pacific Asia Travel Association & PolyU released joint publication – Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017

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Hong Kong and Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management (PolyU) released their joint publication, the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017, today. The new forecasts on the complete visitor economy will make it easier for tourism organisations to anticipate demand trends and… Read the full news article

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 2013 Taste of Chicago

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Petrillo Concert Series Lineup Released 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 2013 Taste of Chicago. The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced Robin Thicke, Robert Plant, Jill Scott and Neon Trees will join previously announced opening performers… Read the full news article

2nd annual MATATO Maldives Travel Awards will be held early December 2013

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2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) have confirmed that the 2nd annual MATATO Maldives Travel Awards will be held at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort early December 2013. During yesterday’s sponsor signing ceremony at Mookai Suites, President of MATATO Mr. Mohamed Khaleel announced that a number of changes had… Read the full news article

VisitEngland reveals list of high street travel agents and operators signed up to Wallace & Gromit’s ‘Great Adventure’

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2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland has revealed the list of high street travel agents and operators signed up to ‘Great Adventure’, a new marketing campaign starring Wallace & Gromit, designed to inspire Britons to take a holiday at home this year. Led by VisitEngland and supported by the home nation tourist boards of Scotland, Wales and… Read the full news article

150 people have made it through to the next stage of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition

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2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — 150 people from 35 countries have made it through to the next stage of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition, with successful candidates submitting video entries from as far afield as Afghanistan, China, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia and Mexico. Entries have proved extremely diverse and creative, including one Taste Master applicant… Read the full news article

David Guetta Performs in Bangkok this May

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Bangkok, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is extending public relations support to Retox Sessions of Bangkok for the show of renowned music producer and DJ David Guetta in May. He’s the biggest DJ and producer in the world right now and he’s performing in Thailand with his full production show. Retox… Read the full news article