International masterchefs, Shinichiro Takagi of Japan and German master patissier Ernst Knam, took time off from their starring roles in the Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival to try their hand at a ‘Catch & Cook’ experience organised by the UAE capital’s super-luxurious Emirates Palace. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The culinary duo – self-confessed angling novices –… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Marketing
Canadian Tourism Commission: Tourism industry stands tall in Canada’s social-media conversations
Award-winning apps, fresh bloggers and a new provincial hub are the stars of 2013’s first round-up. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite all the white noise on social networks, Canada’s tourism industry is a prominent voice in the conversations, as the latest newsgathering demonstrates. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) sits alongside our Canadian industry partners on many… Read the full news article
Loews Hotels & Resorts Completes Acquisition of the Back Bay Hotel in Boston
Rebranded Loews Boston Back Bay Hotel NEW YORK, NY, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today announced that the company completed the acquisition of the 225-room Back Bay Hotel in Boston. Located at the corner of Berkeley and Stuart Streets, the former Doyle Collection property has… Read the full news article
VisitBritain: 2012 SPEND HIGHEST IN INBOUND HISTORY
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The contribution of inbound tourism to the UK economy has continued to grow in 2012, with latest figures showing a record £19bn in spend, a four per cent rise on 2011. Figures from the ONS(1) also confirmed that visits were up on 2011 with over 31 million international tourists enjoying a holiday… Read the full news article
Cornell and Sabre offer emerging marketing course to students
Ithaca, NY, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA) is again collaborating with Sabre Hospitality Solutions to present the course “Hospitality Marketing with Evolving Media: Social, Mobile, and Search,” which is being offered during the 2013 spring semester. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students at Cornell. Information about a similar… Read the full news article
FirstGroup Announces £76m Bus Order
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, today revealed that its bus division has ordered 464 new vehicles worth £76m for delivery in the 2013/14 financial year. This order will bring First’s investment in new buses to around £240m in three years. First also confirmed that more than 95% of its… Read the full news article
Columbus Zoo Announces New President and CEO
Powell, Ohio, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Board of Directors of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is pleased to announce the unanimous selection of Tom Stalf to the position of President and CEO of the Zoo and its other entities: Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club and the Wilds conservation center. Stalf joined the Columbus Zoo in… Read the full news article
VisitEngland: ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEKS
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to the likes of Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Thomas Burberry and Alexander McQueen, England has more than its fair share of fashion talent. It’s no wonder then that London Fashion Week is a key calendar highlight for fashion scouts, editors and entertainment hotshots around the world. But, with icons hailing from… Read the full news article
Hilton Pattaya Announces Participation In Hilton Worldwide’s Dream Resorts Promotion
Guests Can Save 30% Off Bed And Breakfast at This Stylish Hotel PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya together with Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of hotels and resorts today kicked off its Dream Resorts Promotion which allows guests to save 30% off Bed and Breakfast rates at participating properties.* To take advantage of this deal,… Read the full news article
BRITAIN SEEN AS A ROMANTIC LOCATION ACROSS THE WORLD
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones. The findings come from a survey where fifteen countries were asked to choose… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotels in Texas Tie Summer Room Rates to High Temps
Mild summer weather could mean “mercury rates” lower than USD 100.00. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assuming Mother Nature cooperates, visitors to the Lone Star state could enjoy incredible savings at three Four Seasons hotels in Texas this summer. Starting May 31, 2013, travelers who book the Big Chill package atFour Seasons Hotel Austin, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and Four… Read the full news article
Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
CHICAGO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today reported fourth quarter 2012 financial results as follows: Adjusted EBITDA was $147 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to $143 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of 2.8%. Net income attributable to Hyatt was $16 million,… Read the full news article
Reckitt Benckiser to move to WTC Schiphol Airport
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Reckitt Benckiser and WTC Schiphol Airport signed a long-term lease for office space at WTC Schiphol. A leading manufacturer of home cleaning, healthcare and personal care products, Reckitt Benckiser will be establishing its European and North American headquarters here. The company is renting a total of 2,560 m2 of office space in… Read the full news article
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Wins Major Route Service Award
San Diego International Airport is the overall winner for the entire Americas SAN DIEGO – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is pleased to announce that San Diego International Airport (SDIA) has been named the Overall Winner of the first heat of the sixth international Routes Airport Marketing Awards. It is the first… Read the full news article
Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — First organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the grand evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations namely “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” unveiled tonight (February 12). MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, President of Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM), Ung Vai Meng and Administration Committee member of… Read the full news article
Hotels Increasingly Offering Booking Options Through Social and Mobile Channels
TravelClick Data Finds that Three Quarters of All Hotels will Offer Consumers Ability to Book on Facebook and Mobile Devices by 2013 NEW YORK – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a recent survey from TravelClick (TravelClick.com), a leading global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, the majority of hotels will have booking engines integrated… Read the full news article
Ministry of Tourism uploads two Sound and Light shows on you tube: First Tourism Authority in the World to do So
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The entire 58 minute sound and light show at Red Fort, Delhi is now available for free viewing on You Tube. This has been done on the directions of Shri K Chiranjeevi, Union Minister for Tourism. The Minister had last month directed that the audio tracks of all 23 sound and light… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Japan Airlines (JAL) заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов из России в ключевые города Японии. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines, путешествующие рейсами авиакомпании из Хабаровска и Владивостока в Токио (аэропорт Нарита), смогут с удобной стыковкой добраться в пять крупных городов Японии – Саппоро, Нагоя, Осака, Фукуока и Окинава. Совместные… Read the full news article
Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi Is Now Open
Official blessing and inauguration held by His Holiness The Dalai Lama on Christmas Day Geneva, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, Kempinski, has reinforced its commitment to India by launching its first independently managed hotel in the commercial district of Shadara in East Delhi – Kempinski Ambience Delhi. The Buddhist spiritual leader and… Read the full news article
NEW INTERCITYHOTEL IN INGOLSTADT
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the end of 2013, a new InterCityHotel will be opening its doors in Ingolstadt in Bavaria, an important centre of the German automobile industry. The hotel will be located close to the city’s main railway station and will offer 144 rooms of the latest InterCityHotel design generation, each of which will be at… Read the full news article
Holiday Inn Lavasa to open in Mugaon, India by 2015
Lavasa (District Pune), 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lavasa Corporation recently signed an agreement with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms to open Holiday Inn at Mugaon, the second town under development at Lavasa. Holiday Inn Lavasa, Mugaon, a 200-room mid-scale hotel is expected to open by 2015. Lavasa, India’s first planned hill… Read the full news article
CNN visits a wintery Oslo Airport
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just over a week ago, CNN’s Richard Quest visited Oslo Aiport with his “Business Traveller” show. Quest was on a mission to learn how OSL handles Norway`s demanding winter weather. During the course of a very hectic weekend, he got to try his hand at operating the world’s largest snowblower and de-icing… Read the full news article
South African Airways Certified as a 4-Star Airline for 11 Years in a Row
SAA Chairperson meets unions, staff Johannesburg, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acting SAA Chairperson, Ms Dudu Myeni, today met the airline’s management teams and union representatives to share with them the progress that is being made by the group as it works closely with the shareholder to deliver a winning long-term strategy for the airline. Ms Myeni… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Service with Opening of Atlanta People Department, Announcement of Atlanta Pilot Base
Southwest Will Open a Pilot Domicile at World’s Busiest Airport in August 2013 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the one-year anniversary of Southwest Airlines’ first flights into the world’s busiest airport, the carrier celebrated by opening its Atlanta People Department and announcing the carrier’s newest Pilot base at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opening in August 2013…. Read the full news article
Whistler Film Festival Society Announces Spring Fling – A Taste Of Whistler At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Apres Extravaganza At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa WHISTLER, B.C. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new event is set to launch the spring season in Whistler with a tasty après experience. The Whistler Film Festival Society presents Spring Fling – A Taste of Whistler on Saturday, March 30 at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Prepare… Read the full news article
GOLD STAR AWARDED TO BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has been recognised and rewarded for its Service Excellence at the Ireland Excellence Awards. The bestowment of the prestigious Gold Star accolade, which is independently validated by the Centre for Competitiveness and recognises organisations that have demonstrated excellence in their overall business performance, follows a rigorous examination… Read the full news article
India and Japan to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism Sector
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — India and Japan have resolved to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector. This was decided at a meeting between the visiting Japanese Senior Vice-Minister of Tourism, Mr. Hiroshi Kajiyama and Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi here today. It was also decided that both the countries will identify areas for working together and explore new opportunities in tourism sector especially in… Read the full news article
Kyoto ranks third place in the readers’ vote of the British magazine, Wanderlust!
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are delighted to announce that Kyoto ranks third place in the readers’ vote of the top city’s ranking of the Wanderlust Travel Award 2013 in the magazine, Wanderlust. It is one of the leading international travel magazines, covering adventurous, cultural and special travel interest. Top ten cities (Satisfaction rating) No. 1 Hoi… Read the full news article
MOTEL 6 NETWORK OPENS 63 LOCATIONS IN 2012
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — G6 Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, announces the opening of 63 locations in 2012, all under franchise contracts. The latest openings include 57 Motel 6 and six Studio 6 properties, with a room count of more than 5,100. “We… Read the full news article
Aeroflot-OPEN 2013 Chess Tournament celebrating the 90th anniversary of the air company will take place in Moscow (February 11 – 18, 2013)
MOSCOW, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already a traditional chess tournament «Aeroflot OPEN — 2013» dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the leading Russian airline company will take place in Moscow starting from February 11 till February 18, 2013. Sponsored by Aeroflot and organized by the Russian Chess Federation, this international festival is attracting a lot of amateur and professional chess players from all over the world. «Aeroflot OPEN» is held… Read the full news article