Boca del Río, Veracruz, MEXICO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The First Adventure Travel Tradeshow in Mexico, “Adventure Travel Mexico, Veracruz 2012” (ATMEX 2012), took place in Boca del Río from September 5 to 9, included the involvement of fifteen Mexican states, had 2,000 business meetings, 578 exhibitors, and 180 national and international buyers. It is estimated… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Marketing
Eurostar 2013 Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel opens for entries
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The search is on for the best sustainable travel initiatives in Europe as the 2013 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel opens for entries. The Award, which is free to enter, recognises pioneering sustainable travel schemes from Belgium, France and the UK that are leading the way in encouraging people to adopt… Read the full press release
Countdown to World Tourism Day 2012
Madrid, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With less than one week to go to World Tourism Day (WTD) on September 27, preparations for the official celebrations in host country Spain are well underway. In the presence of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Asturias, Maspalomas, one of Spain’s famed seaside towns on the island of Gran… Read the full press release
Savvy Business Travellers Rank Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong #1 in the World
Hotel wins Best Business Hotel Worldwide at 2012 Business Traveller Awards 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readers of Business Traveller (UK) have just named Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong the Best Business Hotel Worldwide in the annual Business Traveller Awards, and also voted Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts the #1 Business Hotel Chain Worldwide. Whether a final destination or a stopover on the way to… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Voted Best Business Hotel in Western Europe by Readers of Business Traveller
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts also voted #1 Business Hotel Chain Worldwide, and #1 Luxury Hotel Chain. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The readers of the UK magazine Business Travellerhave again voted to elect their favourite hotels in the 2012 edition of the Business Traveller Awards, published annually.Four Seasons Hotel George V was voted for the third consecutive year Best Business… Read the full press release
LAMILL COFFEE at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is Creating a Buzz in Charm City
The Baltimore café introduces coffee and tea pairings, and weekly coffee cuppings. Baltimore, U.S.A. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the new generation of artisanal roasters and enthusiastic baristas, coffee culture across the country has been dramatically changing, especially in Baltimore. The city has seen an influx of artisan coffee shops over the past year, and at… Read the full press release
Amadeus debuts on Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) as a worldwide Support Services leader
• Amadeus has scored the highest amongst peers in our sector, becoming the leader for the Support Services sector • The company enters both the European and World indexes 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, will debut on Monday September 24 on… Read the full press release
Iconic Marriott Hotels & Resorts Brand Chooses Grey as its New Advertising Agency of Record
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its campaign to reimagine hospitality, Marriott Hotels & Resorts (MHR), the signature brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), today announced it has chosen Grey New York as its lead creative agency of record. Grey is expected to officially begin working for the brand next month, pending a signed contract…. Read the full press release
LOT chosen the best airline in Central and Eastern Europe!
Warsaw, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readers of the British prestigious magazine – “Business Traveller” – have appreciated the LOT Polish Airlines again. The Polish airlines received an award in the category of the best airline in Central and Eastern Europe. The ceremony of giving the statues was held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London… Read the full press release
#iHeartLanai Pinterest Contest Encourages Guests to Pack Their Pins to Paradise
Enter to win a getaway to Four Seasons Resort Lanai this fall Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether in search of the perfect wave or an escape from the everyday, wanderlust travellers are invited to” pin to win” an idyllic getaway to Lanai, sponsored by Four Seasons Resorts Lanai and the Lanai Visitors Bureau. Year-round sunshine,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Announces #iHeartLanai Virtual Vacation Pinterest Contest
Pack your pins this fall for a chance to win a Lanai getaway. Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether in search of the perfect wave or an escape from the everyday, wanderlust travellers are invited to” pin to win” an idyllic getaway to Lanai, sponsored by Four Seasons Resorts Lanai and the Lanai Visitors Bureau. Year-round… Read the full press release
Home2 Suites by Hilton® Takes Four Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
Brand Recognized in Hospitality Category for Excellence in Advertising, Marketing & Web Marketing MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended-stay guests, was recently recognized by Travel Weekly with a total of four 2012 Magellan Awards.Travel Weekly is among the most influential business news resources for… Read the full press release
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Paints Global Picture for Philadelphia
PCVB shares its international sales, marketing and messaging strategy PHILADELPHIA, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amid the backdrop of the Van Gogh Up Close exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB) last night showcased its strategies for attracting business to Philadelphia through its global marketing efforts and how local businesses can… Read the full press release
Hilton Lake Taupo Named Best New Zealand Regional Property Two Years Running At The HM Awards 2012
Multi-Award-Winning Hilton Lake Taupo Has Added Yet Another Award To Its Impressive Line Up, HM Magazines Best New Zealand Regional Property Award 2012 TAUPO, New Zealand, 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Lake Taupo has won the coveted award for Best New Zealand Regional property for the second year in a row at the tenth annual HM Awards for… Read the full press release
Giant LOVE artwork to appear at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
LOVE Sandsculpture to be part of Virginia is for Lovers social media marketing campaign VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Love is popping up all over Virginia in many different and unexpected places as part of a state tourism campaign to share the message that love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. Giant LOVE… Read the full press release
New Marketing and Communications Manager Appointed for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo
Jo Marsh Appointed As Marketing And Communications Manager For Hilton Auckland And Hilton Lake Taupo AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ —Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Jo Marsh as Marketing and Communications Manager for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo. In her new role Jo will be responsible for the hotels’ marketing and communication strategies,… Read the full press release
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Rockwood Adventures.
Domestic and international media exposure continues to grow for this Vancouver, BC, operator with a love of the Canadian outdoors. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Few cities in the world offer urban and nature travel experiences so close together as Vancouver, BC — that priceless ability to go from a downtown lunch to a beach or mountain slope in less… Read the full press release
Maldives Destination Guide iPhone App now available on App Store
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — This is a faster and easier way for you to discover Maldives on your iphone. This application holds all the information in the Maldives destination guide. It includes information about the environment, climate, and history and culture. Your simple and easy way to access listings of all Maldives hotels, resorts, liveaboards, restaurant… Read the full press release
Eight in Ten Consumers Recognise the ABTA Logo
Positive Associations with the Brand Continue to Improve 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA continues to be by far the most recognised travel industry trade body among UK consumers with a 78% public recognition factor, according to new research conducted by Arkenford for ABTA*. After ABTA, ATOL is the most recognised travel trade industry brand (47%) followed… Read the full press release
Two Grand Jersey employees are shortlisted for prestigious Hotel Cateys awards
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The shortlist of nominations for this year’s respected Hotel Cateys award has been announced and features two names from Grand Jersey. The awards, organised by Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine, were launched in 2007 and are designed for hoteliers to celebrate the achievements of their staff and give them the recognition they deserve…. Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide and Global Soap Project “Best Partnership” Finalist in 2012 Corporate Citizenship Award
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center Names Finalists, Initiates Public Vote for Winner MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide and nonprofit partner, the Global Soap Project, are finalists for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center’s Best Partnership Award, a category in the Center’s prestigious annual Corporate Citizenship Awards program. The Best Partnership category focuses… Read the full press release
Industry update: Canada flies the flag in meetings, conventions and incentive travel sector.
Canada pavilion tops the bill at ASAE annual meeting, plus CTC’s inaugural SEE event in Montréal 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those who work in the world of meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MC&IT) rack up the air miles each year. Joining them in transit is the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s MC&IT team, which criss-crosses North America and the… Read the full press release
TfL signs partnership with VisitBritain for international distribution of the Visitor Oyster card
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitBritain will act as the single point of contact for all distribution partners and for the sale of the highly popular transport smartcard to trade partners outside of London. The partnership means inbound visitors will be able to have their Oyster card ready to go prior to arriving in London, reducing queues… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia campaign awarded “Australia’s Favourite TV Ad”
Key facts Tourism Australia’s latest broadcast ad has been voted “Australia’s Favourite Ad” at the 2012 Mumbrella Awards. Key quotes “In the three months since the global launch of our latest broadcast ad it has gained a huge groundswell of support and this latest award is further testimony to its global appeal and the high… Read the full press release
Marriott Rewards Launches Largest Ad Campaign in Program’s History
Highlights Global Breadth of Leading Frequent Travel Program’s 13 Brands. 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Fall, Marriott Rewards is launching the largest ad campaign in the program’s history. The campaign includes in-home advertising in some of the country’s most popular publications and out-of-home advertising in major airports across the US and Asia Pacific. The new campaign… Read the full press release
Hotel Stay That’s A Cut Above The Rest
HOLIDAY INN CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY BY HIDING DIAMONDS UNDER GUESTS’ PILLOWS 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — A few lucky guests will find more than chocolate on their pillow when they check into Holiday Inn next week. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Holiday Inn is placing more than £30,000 worth of sparkling diamonds in hotel rooms across Europe. Guests… Read the full press release
EVA Wins Two Prestigious Travel Industry Awards, Magellan Gold and Silver New Royal Laurel Class, Hello Kitty program take top honors
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air’s brand-new Royal Laurel Class business cabin is the 2012 Gold Magellan Award winner in the business class category for international carriers and its innovative Hello Kitty Jet program won the 2012 Silver Magellan Award for Advertising/Marketing campaigns in Travel Weekly’s prestigious annual recognition of the best in travel. Titled Royal… Read the full press release
China Airlines Forms Partnerships with NTUT, YunTech and NFU
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — China Airlines (CAL), National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) and National Formosa University (NFU) have signed industry-academia agreements that will offer internships to science and engineering seniors from the three universities at CAL Engineering and Maintenance Organization. The internships will count towards students’ academic… Read the full press release
ACTING SECRETARY BLANK APPOINTS FOUR MEMBERS TO THE CORPORATION FOR TRAVEL PROMOTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WASHINGTON, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — U.S. Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank today appointed four travel and tourism industry leaders to serve on the Corporation for Travel Promotion (CTP) Board of Directors, including one new member and three reappointments. Established by the Travel Promotion Act (TPA), which was signed into law by President Obama in 2010, the CTP is… Read the full press release
Katherine Grainger MBE to speak at 2012 Travel Convention in Turkey
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — With only three weeks to go until The 2012 Travel Convention, ABTA is delighted to reveal today that Olympic Gold Medallist Katherine Grainger MBE will be speaking at The Travel Convention. Katherine will be attending the Convention as a special guest of The Telegraph and will be interviewed on stage as part… Read the full press release