A Leading Provider of Travel Insurance Solutions Says Families Should Watch the Weather and Be Prepared Before Taking Off on Spring Break Stevens Point, Wisc. 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — With school breaks on the calendar and a desire for winter to end setting in, many families in need of fun in the sun will be taking off… Read the full press release
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fun. Times Coming To 33rd Annual Taste Of Chicago
Festival Announces First Night Headliner and Performers on Bud Light Stage 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The theme is “fun” for this year’s 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in Grant Park and what better way to kick off the line up of headline talent at the Petrillo Music Shell than with recent two-time Grammy® Award… Read the full press release
2013 Nebraska Passport sites selected
Program to feature prizes from Nebraska Lottery LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Nebraska Tourism Commission is announcing the 80 featured stops in the 2013 Nebraska Passport today. New this year are special-interest tours featuring top picks from past travelers, art galleries, craft breweries and literary stops. The Passport program encourages travelers to explore Nebraska,… Read the full press release
Two “Egg”cellent Easter Brunch Options at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — With two delicious brunch options, children’s activities, live piano music, chocolate sculptures and beautiful floral displays, things are definitely going to be “hopping” at Four SeasonsHotel St. Louis on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Easter brunch in the 6th floor ballroom features more than 50 delectable delicacies, including an omelet station, fresh fruit, smoked salmon,… Read the full press release
EL Questro Wilderness Park Re-Opens For the 2013 Season
Australia, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of Australia’s most spectacular destinations, El Questro Wilderness Park, will re-open its gates again from 29 March 2013 to welcome visitors to the magnificent Kimberley region in far north Western Australia. Re-emerging after the glorious annual wet season El Questro Homestead will re-open on 29 March, followed by The Station on… Read the full press release
Find Fun For Your Family in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether your family seeks thrills and chills, cocoa baths, ‘sweet’ history, four-star, four-diamond dining and accommodations, Hershey, PA, is the place for everyone to enjoy their own brand of fun and experience it all…together. “Families live farther from each other now than in the past, so traveling together is often… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office promotes tourism at Mainland travel fair
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is joining “Guangzhou International Travel Fair 2013” (GITF 2013) for the unparalleled opportunities to expand tourist markets and enhance connections with Mainland and worldwide travel industry partners, promoting Macau’s value and positioning as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure in the acclaimed travel show. GITF 2013… Read the full press release
PATA: 2012 Was a Record Year for Asia/Pacific Tourism
BANGKOK, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Asia and the Pacific continued as a hot spot for international tourism in 2012, attracting what is expected to be in excess of 350 million international visitor arrivals, expanding its collective inbound count by more than 5% and generating more than 18 million additional foreign visits, year-on-year. This is according to… Read the full press release
Lufthansa expands 2013 summer schedule with new attractive holiday destinations
16 new connections / 5 new destinations / Business Class retrofit speeded up 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to expand its services to popular leisure travel destinations. The new summer timetable includes five new attractive holiday destinations: Mahón, Jerez de la Frontera, Cardiff, Glasgow and Varna. In the long-haul segment, Lufthansa is launching a… Read the full press release
Hilton Lake Taupo Becomes Home of Zimbabwean Sculpture Made By 2.5 Billion-Year Old Stones
Hilton Lake Taupo Exhibits The Singular Most Collected Form Of African Art, Also In the Collections Of The Museum Of Modern Art In New York TAUPO, New Zealand, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fifteen pieces of valuable and rare Zimbabwean sculptures have found their home at Hilton Lake Taupo. Made from stones such as butterjade, cobalt, opalstone, verdite… Read the full press release
Music Legends of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Richmond, Va., 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for lovers of music. Nowhere is that more true than along The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. The Crooked Road connects some of the most famous and authentic bluegrass and old-time country music venues in the world together on a self-guided trail experience. Legends such as Dr. Ralph Stanley,… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013 offered as free ebook to celebrate 1,000,000 fans each on Twitter and Facebook
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the world’s #1 guidebook publisher, reached 1 million fans each on both Twitter and Facebook this week. To celebrate, and thank its loyal community, the publisher has launched its “Thanks a Million” campaign. As part of the campaign, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013, the latest edition of the annual series… Read the full press release
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR PARTNERS WITH SFAKIANAKIS GROUP IN GREECE TO UNLOCK CAR HIRE OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE
Enterprise’s European Presence Grows Into Greece With Further Expansion Planned Across South Eastern Europe LONDON, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced the appointment of its third European franchisee this year, Sfakianakis Group, as yet another step in its commitment to establish the flagship brand as a global car rental provider. Following Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s recent expansion… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Hosts Earth Hour Candlelight Dinner in TRIO
Sustainable food, biodynamic wines and candlelight on the evening’s menu. 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hundreds of candles, moonlight and dessert en flambé are just a few of the items on the menu for this month’s Earth Hour Candlelight Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Taking place Saturday, March 23, 2013 in TRIO, the event coincides with Earth Hour celebrations around the world, during which… Read the full press release
HERSHEY: March Short & Sweet
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — March Short & Sweet ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN HERSHEY: Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. American Idiot stops at Hershey Theatre for five shows March 15-17. Tickets start at $32 (processing fees… Read the full press release
Fairmont Heritage Place Announces New Luxury Residences at Mayakoba in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Toronto, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eco-Resort Introduces 30 Residences in Exclusive Enclave on the Caribbean Sea Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the newest addition to its private residence club offering with the launch of Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba. Located in the most exclusive resort complex of the Mexican Caribbean, in the vibrant heart of the Mayan… Read the full press release
Homewood Suites by Hilton Reaches 35,000 Suite Milestone with Opening of Homewood Suites Orlando Airport
Award-Winning Brand Leads Extended-Stay Category Offering Guests Top Value and Home-like Experience MCLEAN, Va., 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, celebrated the opening of its 35,000th suite with the debut of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport. With more than 315-plus properties across North America, Homewood… Read the full press release
INDIANS JUST LOVE TO VISIT THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Tourism agency taps into burgeoning ‘friends and relatives’ market witnessing ten year record levels 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The likes of Wimbledon, Westfield UK and Historic Royal Palaces are in India this week, encouraged by the emergence of the country as a major player in terms of visits to friends and loved ones across Britain. They… Read the full press release
Two in One: Traditional Turkish Bath is Now Enriched with Yogurt for a Gourmet Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is offering an authentic and effective treatment, Epicurean Hammam, designed to smooth, moisturize and purify skin instantly, combining millennia old traditions with food elements. Yogurt, which is a valuable health food for all age groups and a typical element in Turkish culinary traditions, is added in the stages… Read the full press release
Best Job in the World is back: Australian tourism is hiring
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia is teaming up with industry and State and Territory tourism partners in a new A$4 million campaign targeting the international youth market – a segment which last year contributed nearly A$12 billion in tourism spending and a quarter of all Australia’s international visitors. At the heart of the campaign is… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta And Barnsley Gardens Resort Announce Town & Country Package
Hong Kong, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta and Barnsley Gardens Resort are delighted to announce a new Town & Country travel package combining Atlanta city sophistication and Georgia country elegance. Guests can experience luxurious accommodations in two distinctive settings, exceptional amenities and exquisite dining for a fantastic getaway experience. The five-day package begins in Atlanta’s prestigious Buckhead neighborhood where travelers will… Read the full press release
INTERSTATE HOTELS &RESORTS ENTERS THE UNITED KINGDOM WITH ACQUISITION OF SANGUINE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
Interstate Increases European Portfolio to 51 Hotels ARLINGTON, Va./LONDON, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strengthening its European presence, Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announced today its entrance into the United Kingdom as the first U.S.-based, third party management company with significant operating presence and a fully staffed team based in the U.K…. Read the full press release
‘Picture Jersey’ campaign asks islanders to share their favourite view
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxury Jersey Hotels, the Jersey Evening Post and Jersey Post are all getting behind the Picture Jersey campaign which will give amateur photographers the chance to share their favourite island view as a postcard. The initiative has been developed by Luxury Jersey Hotels and launches next month with a photography competition in… Read the full press release
Hilton San Francisco Financial District Easter Brunch Buffet At 750 Restaurant & Bar
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests are invited to hippity-hop to Hilton San Francisco Financial District for an Easter Brunch Buffet on Sunday, March 31. Cottontail will lead parents and kids down the rabbit hole to enjoy a holiday Champagne and Jazz Sunday Brunch menu. Designed by Executive Chef Steven Parker, Easter menu highlights include Chef carved… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Invites Guests To Explore The City’s Blooming Dogwood Trees
Hong Kong, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta announces the Atlanta Bloom package for vacationers traveling to the city to view the beautiful blooming Dogwood trees and visit the upcoming Atlanta Dogwood Arts Festival. Held in picturesque Piedmont Park from April 19-21, 2013, the festival has evolved into one of the largest events in the Southeast… Read the full press release
Ring in Spring at Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
Powell, OH, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the spirit of spring, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Eggs, Paws and Claws featuring Bugs Bunny, a two-day celebration of the season on Friday, March 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children of all ages can hop… Read the full press release
NEW WORLD HOTELS SWITCH OFF FOR EARTH HOUR
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 23 March, New World Hotels will support Earth Hour by switching off exterior lights, all non-essential lighting in public areas and offices from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., while café guests will enjoy a candlelit dinner as part of a growing global effort toward a more sustainable planet. This initiative follows the… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Prague And Chateau Mcely Offer “A Tale Of Two Spas”
Hong Kong, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Created for those who are looking to relax whilst experiencing something truly out of the ordinary, Mandarin Oriental, Prague and Chateau Mcely’s A Tale of Two Spas offers the magic of two Old World destinations in one indulgent package. The three-night package allows guests to enjoy both a city and a country… Read the full press release
San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Senior Sales Managers
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (SACVB) Sandy Bench, Alysia Roden and Troy Love have been promoted to Senior Sales Managers. Sandra J. Bench, CMP, CTA has been with the SACVB for six years. A graduate of Western Michigan University, Sandy had a successful career as a meeting planner where she… Read the full press release
Introducing The All New Burgers & Burgundy in The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Three new swoon-worthy burger flavours make for Wednesday night perfection. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each Wednesday night, The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston hosts the hottest event in town for burger and wine lovers:Burgers & Burgundy. This popular event pairs the guest’s selection of one of four burger flavours with two tastings of Burgundian style wines for just USD… Read the full press release