2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Valentine’s Day, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is offering valentines a unique way to show their love for their family and friends. For less than a card and a box of chocolates ($10), anyone can send an electronic Critter Cupid to someone special in his or her life—a friend, child, parent, sibling and… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Marketing
Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Sponsors the 28th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
Hilton Head Island, S.C., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Offering up to 15 percent off on lodging and two complimentary tickets to the festival’s main event on March 9 Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it is a supporting sponsor to the Wine Fest Home Tour event at the… Read the full news article
VisitEngland and Cottageline partner to promote Countryside and Coastal Short Breaks
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and holiday cottage group Cottageline have today launched a joint marketing campaign to inspire British holidaymakers to take a self-catering break in England this year. The campaign will run throughout February, with print, digital and social media activity all aimed at encouraging consumers to visit www.cottageline.co.uk/visitengland, and ‘Book with a local’…. Read the full news article
Qatar Motor Show 2013 Concluded its third Edition with Close to 150 thousand visitors
Doha, Qatar, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Curtains fell on Qatar Motor Show 2013, as it concluded its activities on its third edition at Doha Exhibition Center today. The show organized by the Qatar Tourism Authority, in collaboration with q.media Events, and GL events, and inaugurated By His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines First To Unveil Iconic Console Games On KrisWorld
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its constant drive to enhance the entertainment offerings for its customers, Singapore Airlines debuts the brand new Red Eye Collection Games on KrisWorld, its award-winning in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The introduction of these 15 iconic console games, which previously were available only on PlayStation, Windows and iPhone platforms, will now be offered… Read the full news article
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring
Punxsutawney, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley was in attendance as thousands of fans watched as Phil made his highly anticipated weather prognostication, commemorating 127 years of Pennsylvania’s unique Groundhog Day tradition. Pennsylvania’s world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring after emerging from his burrow without seeing his shadow this morning in the Pennsylvania… Read the full news article
GBTA Australia & New Zealand Sells Out in Advance of Inaugural Symposium
Canberra, Australia, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced that the inaugural Government Travel Symposium has sold out for delegate attendees. The Symposium will open on Tuesday March 5th with the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management Education and Buyer-Sponsor networking and follows by five dedicated … Read the full news article
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR BLACKBERRY, ANDROID, IPHONE AND INTRODUCES NEW MOBILE WEBSITE
Doha, QATAR, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has placed the ease and convenience of travelling with the airline right in the palm of the customer’s hand – literally! With such busy lives, customers need to be connected to Qatar Airways’ services as well as the latest travel information from… Read the full news article
La SNCB et la NS agissent ensemble: train direct entre Bruxelles et La Haye à partir du 18 février
L’offre sera augmentée jusqu’à 8 connexions à partir du 11 mars Les chemins de fer belges et néerlandais proposent à partir du 18 février une nouvelle connexion directe entre Bruxelles et La Haye. La décision prise par la SNCB et NS intervient deux semaines après la suspension, pour une durée indéterminée, du train à grande… Read the full news article
CHEAP AS FRITES…Eurostar launches January sale with three fantastic offers
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale on the 3 January with three great offers to help kick-start 2013: 150,000 seats available from only £59 return for standard travel from London to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Travel in Standard Premier, where passengers enjoy… Read the full news article
A Barefoot Valentine’s at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
How better to spend Valentine’s with a loved one than barefoot at the beach cinema? 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day is a time for couples to cherish celebrating special moments together, and this year, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is exclusively offering six couples a beautifully romantic evening of a candlelit lobster dinner followed by a movie… Read the full news article
Families Who’d “LOVE to Go There” Can Get There for Free in Virginia
New “I’d LOVE to Go There” Sweepstakes Offers Four Fantastic Prize Trips RICHMOND, Va. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — For anyone who has ever said “Oh, I’d love to go there”, now’s the chance to get there, with the family, for free. Virginia has just launched the “I’d LOVE to Go There” Vacation Sweepstakes, offering families the chance to… Read the full news article
Travelport starts 2013 with a win in Poland
INT Travel, a leading IATA accredited agency in southern Poland, switches to Travelport Warsaw, Poland, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year agreement with INT Travel, one of the largest independent IATA accredited travel agencies in the southern part of Poland. As part of the… Read the full news article
Fly to Lapland to save time for downhill and cross-country skiing
Helsinki Airport has great flight connections, which take you directly to major skiing centres in an hour. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s simple: when you fly to your winter holiday destination, you save valuable time for downhill and cross-country skiing. For example, it takes 1.5 hours to fly from Helsinki to Kittilä and Levi skiing resort. Several… Read the full news article
Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Invite Travelers to “Lose the Blues and Find Some Green”
Guests Receive 20 Percent Off Leisure Rates and $200 Bonus Bucks Per Stay. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is encouraging travelers to leave winter behind and get spring off to a warmer start with the new Lose the Blues, Find Some Green Event. Sun seekers can book now and receive 20 percent off… Read the full news article
Frontier’s Service from Trenton Takes Flight
Fares as low as $99 each way at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Princeton/Trenton, NJ, to Tampa, Fla. (TPA) and Fort Myers, Fla. (RSW). Tomorrow, nonstop service to New Orleans, La. (MSY) begins. On Saturday, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL) commences. These new flights join Frontier’s existing… Read the full news article
November 2012: the ins and outs of Canada travel
Astonishing growth in Brazilian visitor numbers kept total international arrivals to Canada on the up in November 2012, says CTC Tourism Snapshot 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers from around the world reached for the skies again in November 2012. According to the Tourism Snapshot hot off the presses from the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department, more than… Read the full news article
Lufthansa’s Key phrase of the week: Musical flights of fantasy
Tickets go on sale for the Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each day the Lufthansa Group provides countless connections between cities, countries, continents and people. And day in, day out, the company’s employees devote themselves to this task with joy and passion. Connecting people and places also means promoting the exchange of ideas between cultures and sharing… Read the full news article
A Touch Of Romance At Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Romance is in the air year-round as Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur presents a romantic package available until 30 December 2013. Whether it is time for a romantic getaway or simply a celebration of your love for each other, the Romantic Rendezvous is the perfect way to rekindle romance whilst enjoying an array of… Read the full news article
The Loews Regency Hotel Announces Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group As Partner for Hotel’s Two New Restaurants
Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group to open two new restaurants in the historic NYC hotel, which will re-open its doors after its first-ever full renovation in the fall of 2013 New York, NY, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Loews Regency Hotel announced today a partnership with Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group to open and manage two new restaurants in… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Offerings
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. Chinese New Year Feast at MOzen MOzen Bistro, Las Vegas’ favorite restaurant for fine Asian cuisine, will offer a “Year of the… Read the full news article
Make It a Valentine Celebration to Remember at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.
Valentine Celebration package is packed with romantic experiences. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the most romantic time of year and Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has made all the arrangements for the most divine Valentine treat for sweethearts. The spoiling begins upon arrival at the superbly located luxury Hotel, right in the heart of Mayfair just steps… Read the full news article
Celebrate Love as a True Jetsetter
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate love with a fabulous Valentine’s Day experience at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives. W Maldives welcomes you to a luxury playground of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and breathtaking reefs. Experience one of the 78 Retreats, either on the beachside or overwater which gives you access to endless Indian Ocean views…. Read the full news article
Customers voice satisfaction for First TransPennine Express
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — First TransPennine Express (FTPE) scored 88 per cent overall satisfaction in the independent National Passenger Survey. The research which canvasses the opinions of around 30,000 passengers was conducted in Autumn 2012. Results released today show that the train operator has improved in 19 of the 36 categories (since Autumn 2011) with customers particularly… Read the full news article
Three New Ways of Enjoying Champagne at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — With an extensive wine cellar of over 20,000 bottles, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island further enhances its guests’ wine experience this year with the introduction of three new ways of enjoying champagne at this luxury resort: ‘Bubbles on the Beach’, ‘Sparkling Hour’ and ‘The Perfect Sundowner’. Priced at US$800, ‘Bubbles On The Beach’… Read the full news article
Cocktails Come of Age in the Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
New barrel-aged cocktail trend gaining momentum in Texas. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The latest trend in mixology is proving to be barrels of fun, not just forFour Seasons Hotel Austin Sommelier Mark Sayre and Bartender Travis Tober, but also for Austin’s growing contingent of cocktail connoisseurs. Started in Portland, Oregon, the idea of barrel-ageing cocktails borrows from the concept of… Read the full news article
CIRQUE DREAMS RETURNS TO MOON PALACE THIS SUMMER
Palace Resorts partners with Cirque Dreams for a second consecutive summer to bring the musical spectacle, Cirque Dreams Rocks, Complimentary Tickets & Kids Stay Free. MIAMI, FL. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – is pleased to announce the return of Cirque Dreams this summer. Back… Read the full news article
Meliá surprises the FITUR audience with Mallorca’s first “play and stay” entertainment experience: Sol Katmandu Park & Resort
The resort, of 22,000 m2, will open this summer with classic themed resort hotel facilities, new generation entertainment attractions and two mini-golf courses “Boro” the Yeti and the other Katmandu characters were presented at FITUR to bring the new themed resort experience to life for the audience Gabriel Escarrer, Vice Chairman and CEO, introduced the… Read the full news article
Women to Gather for Second Annual Celebration of Health & Wellness
The Hotel Hershey to Host Women’s Wellness Weekend Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Women are invited to The Hotel Hershey for a weekend of heath, wellness and relaxation. The second annual “Women’s Wellness Weekend” package is available March 8-10, 2013 and is designed to create an energizing and reflective atmosphere for women seeking more “me” time. While at the Hotel, women… Read the full news article
Jersey Tourism Shadow Board Chairman appointed
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the recent States decision to appoint a Shadow Board for Jersey Tourism, local businessman John Henwood has been appointed Chairman. The Board’s role carries a number of responsibilities, but the principal task is to advise the Minister for Economic Development on the optimum operational and governance structure for the future of tourism… Read the full news article