Category Archives: Travel Reviews

Agoda.com hotel reviewers survey: Russians emerged as the most generous, while travelers from the UAE are the most demanding

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SINGAPORE, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smarts survey, which shows the nationalities that give the best – and worst – hotel review scores on average. Russians emerged as the most… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand: Three Bangkok landmarks among the top 10 attractions in Asia by 2015 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards

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Bangkok, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Three of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks were voted among the top 10 in Asia by travellers on the popular website TripAdvisor. The Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and the Temple of Dawn rated highly in a list of 25 landmark attractions in the site’s prestigious… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin and IPK International: Luxury travel is the strongest-growing market segment worldwide

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BERLIN, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel is booming: high-price trips are the strongest-growing market segment worldwide, according to ITB Berlin and IPK International – The most popular luxury travel destinations in Europe are Germany and Italy – Most luxury travellers come from the USA and China More and more holidaymakers are spending… Read the full press release

May 2015 TravelClick NAHR: Hotels in major North American markets experienced positive growth in rate

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Hoteliers Advised to Focus on Early Reservation Opportunities to Capture Seasonal Demand NEW YORK, 2015-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels in major North American markets experienced positive growth in rate according to data from the May 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). TravelClick’s data also reports that three quarters of the 25 markets measured are… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta: Edmonton named one of the Best Summer Trips 2015 by National Geographic

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ALBERTA, CANADA, 2015-5-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton has been enjoying a lot of attention recently. Named one of the Best Summer Trips 2015 by National Geographic, the city is being recognized for a busy calendar of events that includes long running summer staples such as Folk Music Festival and Heritage Days, and major events such as FIFA… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association announces the availability of the Annual Tourism Monitor (ATM) 2014 Final Edition

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BANGKOK, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the Annual Tourism Monitor (ATM) 2014 Final Edition is now available. Following the release of the Early Edition this year, the Final Edition includes updated and additional tourism-related information for 2013 that was not available in the Early Edition,as… Read the full press release

Norway ranked #5 in Lonely Planet’s new book Best in Travel 2015

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Norway scooped 5th place in Lonely Planet’s new book Best in Travel 2015, ahead of Flores in Indonesia, Chile’s Atacama Desert and Macau, China. OSLO, Norway, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Lonely Planet’s bestselling yearbooks showcase the hottest trends,destinations and experiences for the coming year. In the 2015 edition, Northern Norway made it into… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand: three exclusive lodges named in the latest edition of the world’s Top 20 Hideaways in Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As a luxury hideaway holiday, New Zealand’s reputation has just received a triple endorsement with three exclusive lodges named in the latest edition of the world’s Top 20 Hideaways in Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. Christchurch’s Otahuna Lodge, Taupo’s Huka Lodge and Queenstown’s Blanket Bay have all made… Read the full press release

Agoda.com Travel Smarts survey reveals business travelers spend least amount of time comparing hotels before making their booking

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SINGAPORE, 2014-9-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has released the results of its latest Travel Smarts survey, which reveals that when it comes to choosing accommodation, business travelers spend the least amount of time comparing hotels before making their booking…. Read the full press release

Three Palm Springs boutique hotels awarded 2014 Travelers’ Choice™ Hotels with Exceptional Service by TripAdvisor

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Palm Springs, Calif., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Three Palm Springs boutique hotels properties have received the 2014 Travelers’ Choice™ Hotels with Exceptional Service by TripAdvisor. Travelers rated Desert Riviera Hotel as the #1 “Top 10 Hotels for Service in the U.S.” and #8 “Top 10 Hotels for Service in the World.” In addition, Hotel California is ranked #2… Read the full press release

TravelClick to present three free webinars on May 21 and 22 to review first quarter 2014 hotel performance

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Webinar Taking Place May 21 & 22, 2014 NEW YORK, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present three free webinars on May 21 and 22 to review first quarter 2014 hotel performance results and trends. Findings will be presented by TravelClick executives… Read the full press release

Twisper Travel GmbH, the most reliable source for quality locations around the world, launched Twisper Guides on February 11th

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Twisper (www.twisper.com), the most reliable source for the world’s favorite locations, is now launching Twisper Guides that allow everyday Twisper community members to curate, share and subscribe to personal guides for amazing locations around the world. A first for the travel and tech market, Twisper’s Guides marries the flexibility and creativity of web with the speed… Read the full press release

South African Airways awarded the 4-Star Airline ranking for 2014 by Skytrax

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London, UK, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways have been awarded the 4-Star Airline ranking for 2014 by Skytrax, the independent, global airline rating organisation. The 4-Star Airline ranking recognises continued quality improvement in South African Airways onboard product and service, also reflecting improvements to the home base airport product and service levels at Johannesburg’s OR… Read the full press release

Terminal 2 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport awarded Skytrax’s first 5-Star Airport Terminal ranking

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London, UK, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Terminal 2 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is the first airport in mainland China to be awarded the first 5-Star Airport Terminal ranking, following the latest audit review conducted by Skytrax, the independent, global air transport rating organisation based in London, UK. Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “We have been… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet’s travel experts handpicked their ultimate travel resolutions for 2014 in brand new inspirational eBook

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Melbourne, Australia, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet’s team of travel experts have handpicked their ultimate travel resolutions for 2014 in a brand new inspirational eBook: Travel Resolutions: 52 New Ways to Experience Planet Earth. From learning to cook the Jordanian way in Wadi Musa, to mastering the ancient art of flower arranging in Kyoto, Japan; the free eBook… Read the full press release

AIR CHINA’s Quality Ranking downgraded to 3-Star Airline status by Skytrax

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London,  UK, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — China’s flag carrier airline, AIR CHINA has seen it’s Quality Ranking downgraded to 3-Star Airline status with effect from November 2013 in the latest review of airline standards by aviation research organisation, Skytrax. “In the period 2009-2011, we witnessed considerable improvement in Air China quality standards, which resulted in the airline achieving 4-Star Airline status… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet announced the release of its new book “Great Escapes”

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U.S.A., 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you dreaming of the perfect escape? Do you yearn for a beach paradise, luxury hideaway, or cultural thrill? Lonely Planet’s Great Escapes showcases 75 gorgeous getaways around the world from spa bliss in Bali to embracing Quebec City in the winter. These irresistible experiences are organized by theme and include thrilling new… Read the full press release

Skytrax announced further five airlines are under analysis and consideration for the possibility of receiving the coveted 5-Star Airline title

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With several airlines under analysis for the coveted 5-Star Airline Certification, Skytrax look at distribution of 5-Star Airlines to see if this might change on a geographic basis in the coming months … 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airlines remains a most exclusive club in terms of recognising airlines at the forefront when it… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet: Australia has 58 of the world’s 1000 Ultimate Adventures

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2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet says Australia has 58 of the world’s 1000 Ultimate Adventures. Published this month, Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Adventures features 100 “Top 10 Lists” that bring together the world’s most captivating activities and inspirational challenges. Fifty-eight Australian adventures spanning the continent are included in the book’s collection of thrilling travel ideas.  The following is a breakdown by state and… Read the full press release

Thomas Cook UK & Ireland released its latest range of 2014 Summer holidays brochures with 16 new additions available online

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Refreshed brochure design and introduction of four new titles Five new SENTIDO hotels and Five new Aquamania properties New and exclusive premium holiday concepts from Thomas Cook in Sunwing and Sunprime New budget range from Airtours with the introduction of smartline Early booking offer with Kids for a Quid 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomas Cook UK &… Read the full press release

J.D. Power recognized Hyatt Place as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains

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CHICAGO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporations (NYSE:H) announced that Hyatt Place has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains. The award comes as a result of guest ratings in the recently released J. D. Power 2013 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Hyatt Place scored highest in several evaluation… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet released its 7th edition of Perth & West Coast Australia Travel Guide

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2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — “An expanding number of multi-billion-dollar mines”, “a well-preserved lifestyle with all the bells and whistles”, and “a feeling of confidence borne of isolation” are some of the findings in the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s Perth & West Coast Australia Travel Guide, released today. The new guidebook describes Perth as “the engine room of… Read the full press release

Expedia Insiders’ Select 2013 ranked Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Among Best-Reviewed Hotels

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2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has been named to the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2013, an annual ranking of best-reviewed hotels as determined by the world’s leading full-service online travel agency. The Insiders’ Select list recognizes the top-ranked hotels available in the Expedia global marketplace, as judged by more than one million annual guest… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines received 4-Star Airline Rating status from airline research organisation Skytrax

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London, UK, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been upgraded to a 4-Star Airline Rating, reflecting the improvements that the airline has made to the quality of the Airport and Onboard experience KLM. The 4-Star Airline rating is a seal of Quality Approval awarded only to those airlines that achieve a good Quality performance… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways awarded World’s Best Business Class in Paris Air Show at Le Bourget

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Airline Wins Three Accolades At Skytrax Awards During Paris Air Show Qatar Airways Voted Best For Airline Staff Service In Middle East For Second Year Running Doha International Airport Boasts Best Business Class Lounge In World Paris Air Show, FRANCE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways took home three honours at the annual Skytrax 2013 World… Read the full press release

Air Quality and Source Apportionment Study Report for Los Angeles International Airport

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Los Angeles, California, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) continues its leadership amongst American airports with the release today of the Air Quality and Source Apportionment Study (AQSAS) report for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  This study is the first of its kind in the nation to comprehensively assess a major airport’s contribution to… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet: New Zealand has 15 of the world’s 1000 Ultimate Sights

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2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet says New Zealand has 15 of the world’s 1000 Ultimate Sights. To celebrate this – and Lonely Planet’s 40th Anniversary – the world’s most successful travel publisher is re-releasing its 352-page inspirational book 1000 Ultimate Sights in New Zealand this month. Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Sights features 100 “Top 10” lists exploring the world’s most breathtaking man-made marvels and natural… Read the full press release

TravelClick: Online Distribution Channels Experience Healthy Growth in First Quarter 2013

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Growth on Online Channels Still Steady NEW YORK, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first quarter 2013, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Second Quarter 2013), which aggregates hotel bookings by channel for… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates

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SEATTLE, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2013 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM. The airline also ranked highest in J.D. Power and Associates’ annual segment rankings between 2008 and 2012. “We’re honored to receive… Read the full press release

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 press release