Up to 40 percent off stays in some of the U.S.’s best ski, mountain and beach destinations Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Log on and book with big savings! Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is offering up to 40 percent… Read the full press release
Monte Carlo, Monaco, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises’ Silver Wind has just completed a comprehensive refurbishment during a two-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy this month. Major enhancements include a complete makeover for the ship’s speciality restaurant Le Champagne, the only Relais & Châteaux restaurant at sea. This popular dining venue has been entirely transformed with an upgraded… Read the full press release
Head of Housekeeping at Montaneros in Vail Named Best Housekeeping Supervisor by the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association Vail, CO, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin was selected to receive… Read the full press release
Maldives, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrated designer Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects is about to unveil his latest design creation, Cheval Blanc Randheli, one of the most anticipated new hotel openings ever to grace the Maldives. The property will be Jean-Michel’s second property in the Maldives, it will also be the second Cheval Blanc Maison in the… Read the full press release
Key quotes “This is the first time Tourism Australia has ever held a Corroboree China event in Australia. These Aussie Specialists are at the frontline, selling travel experiences directly to our consumers, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for the Gold Coast to give them a taste of our world’s best tourism experiences in the Sunshine… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Marc Schwartz as vice president of consumer marketing and brand strategy, North America, effective immediately. Schwartz will lead Wyndham Vacation Rentals’ multi-channel marketing operations,… Read the full press release
Top Entries to be entered in National Competition Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2013-11-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pennsylvania students are invited to depict aviation’s importance to public safety by participating in the annual 2014 Aviation Art Contest. The contest theme, “Flying Saves Lives,” aims to illustrate how aircraft can transport much-needed supplies or provide relief during emergencies. Entries must be… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that more than 200,000 members have acquired RCI Platinum®, its premium-tier membership program. RCI Platinum takes vacation exchange membership to a new level, offering additional subscribing membership benefits that… Read the full press release
Maldives, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — ‘Opening in December 2013, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives has been selected as part of the TOP 10 NEW HOTELS for the year or 2014, by Destinology UK – a leading Luxury Tour Operator in the United Kingdom. Destinology UK is one of the strongest tour operators to the luxury segment in the Maldives…. Read the full press release
Wydea Winters Travels to Greensboro, N.C., for the Presentation of a Brand New 2013 Cadillac XTS Orlando, Fla., United States, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), awarded a brand new luxury car to Wydea Winters during the third drawing in the… Read the full press release
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
Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer is already over but autumn and winter have a lot to offer for globetrotters as well. A short trip south is a way of prolonging the summer. Barcelona, Alicante, Rome or Abu Dhabi are ideal destinations for a long weekend. For anyone who prefers wintry conditions airberlin operates flights… Read the full press release
Resort is the first in Arizona to have certified butterfly and tortoise features TUCSON, Ariz., 2013-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests visiting Loews Ventana Canyon can now encounter the unique nature and wildlife of Arizona just steps from the comfort of their pool chairs with the opening of its new butterfly garden and tortoise exhibit. The resort,… Read the full press release
2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is soon to launch additional flights from several German airports to Antalya on the Turkish Riviera. This is the airline’s reaction to the current situation in Egypt and, as such, offers its guests another alternative to holiday destinations on the Red Sea. The additional flights to Antalya will start in the… Read the full press release
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Millions of British holidaymakers are booking trips abroad but can’t pinpoint their destination on the world map, according to new research. A study of 2,000 people who travelled abroad last year shows that 53 per cent of those who went to Cyprus have no idea where it is in reality – confusing… Read the full press release
Hershey, Pa., 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids will be back in school soon, but that doesn’t mean summer has to end just yet. TheHotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge, official resorts of Hersheypark, have a sweet weekend package to keep the summer fun alive during September. The “Back To Fun Package” is designed to help families make back-to-school time a whole… Read the full press release
2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — We are pleased to confirm that in conjunction with Oska-Travel, Newquay Cornwall Airport will again be operating package holidays to the Turkish Riviera later this year. Following the success of the holiday destination in April 2013 a further 4 departures will operate from the Airport this Autumn. The holiday is for 7 nights… Read the full press release
TOKYO, 2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — The JAL Group today announced international and domestic passenger traffic forecast for the Japanese summer vacation that stretches ten days from August 9 to August 18 this year. There are currently 266,166 passenger bookings on international JAL Group flights during this period, up 7.2% compared to previous year, while capacity increased by 6.1%…. Read the full press release
2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Holiday companies, Thomson and First Choice will see 25,000 customers depart for foreign shores this Saturday (3rd August) on what’s set to be their busiest single day of the year. Over the last decade, the first Saturday in August has consistently been the busiest departure day for Thomson and First Choice and this year… Read the full press release
DENVER, 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors seeking a chance to unplug and experience the Western lifestyle will find rejuvenation in the abundance of skill-based activities at Colorado’s more than 40 working dude and guest ranches. From local wine pairing demonstrations and harvesting produce from the garden to cattle herding and butchery classes, guests will find truly… Read the full press release
While 50% of parents state quality time together to be most important aspect of a family holiday, surprisingly 89% of children prefer to spend most of their time with their family – with 25% wanting to spend all of their time with Mum and Dad! Despite the rise of ‘travel friendly technologies’, kids still prefer… Read the full press release
2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — With schools set to close for summer this week and thousands of families heading abroad for their holidays, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is reminding holidaymakers to pack their ATOL certificate to make sure they’re covered if something happens to their travel company. Families booking ATOL protected air holidays are covered… Read the full press release
Auberge Resort in Calistoga Joins Napa Valley Resorts of Distinction CALISTOGA, CALIF. , 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Solage Calistoga, the design-focused and environmentally conscious resort in UpperNapaValley, is proud to announce its inaugural designation as a AAA Four-Diamond rated property. A destination embracing the best of NapaValley “fun” with four-diamond amenities, Solage becomes the first property… Read the full press release
NEVIS, West Indies, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club has been honored among the Top Hotels in the world and Top Resorts in the Caribbean by the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine. In the Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey, the intimate, 36-room Nevis resort is ranked… Read the full press release
New perks include complimentary hotel stay, $2,000 onboard spending credit, exclusive shoreside event and Silversea Experience 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following on the heels of the unveiling of its World Cruise 2015 last month, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today opened the books on its two Grand Voyages for 2015, offering a further tantalising peek at the line’s soon-to-be-announced schedule for the… Read the full press release
Resort destination in Virginia to join the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand ORLANDO, FLA., 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vacation resort developer Orange Lake Resorts, which operates ten properties, announced that it officially closed on a transaction with English Garden LV LLC to expand its portfolio to now include Colonial Crossings Resort in Williamsburg, VA. The intent for this… Read the full press release
Seize Your Vacation Days with Southwest Airlines and AirTran with Fares Starting as Low as $59 One-Way to Select Nonstop Destinations Nationwide 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways are taking a stand against unused vacation days. According to a survey by Harris Interactive Inc., Americans left an average… Read the full press release
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is getting ready to enjoy the summer to its fullest with a list of 9 of the coolest hotels in Rome that offer rooftop patios. As anyone who has visited can attest, there are few things nicer than a… Read the full press release
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering an optional pre-cruise “2014 Australian Open” land package for tennis enthusiasts sailing on Silver Shadow’s 19 January 2014 voyage. The first of four major international tennis events held annually (the others being the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open), the Australian Open attracts the best tennis players from… Read the full press release
Orlando, Fla., 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, today announced it has opened its newest resort, WorldMark Chelan – Lake House. Located in Lake Chelan, Washington, just three hours outside of Seattle, the resort is comprised of 30 quartershare and vacation ownership units and was acquired by… Read the full press release