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Marriott to Double in Size in Thailand: Signs Landmark Deal with TCC Hotels Group for Seven Hotels

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Marriott International expects to add 3,000 rooms to its existing portfolio of hotels in the country from 2016. BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today announced the signing of seven management agreements with TCC Hotels Group which will see the US hospitality company operating seven TCC hotels across Thailand. These agreements make the TCC Hotels… Read the full news article

Lufthansa’s Key phrase of the week: Musical flights of fantasy

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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

CELEBRATE PRESIDENTS’ DAY WITH “THE MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS,” VIRGINIA

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New LINCOLN Movie Trail, travel packages and special events make for a great weekend getaway RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to eight U.S. Presidents (including the first!) – more than any other state – and long-hailed the “Mother of Presidents,” Virginia is the ideal destination for a Presidents’ Day weekend getaway. With historic hot spots… Read the full news article

A Touch Of Romance At Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

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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

CIRQUE DREAMS RETURNS TO MOON PALACE THIS SUMMER

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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

DUSIT THANI MANILA CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY

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2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Valentine’s Day, bring your loved ones to Dusit Thani Manila and experience the perfect Valentine’s created.  Indulge in a fine selection of dining options, bask in the romantic ambiance and enjoy the live instrumental music offered at Tosca, Benjarong, Umu and Basix. Couples are invited to a dreamy rendezvous at Tosca the Italian… Read the full news article

Celebrate the Return of Spring at Hershey Highmeadow Campground

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Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring is in the air and Hershey Highmeadow Campground will once again offer sweet fun for campers who travel to Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth this season. Hershey Highmeadow Campground, an official resort of Hersheypark, provides guests with free shuttle service to the Park and discounted tickets to Springtime in the Park. Part of… Read the full news article

Priority Club® Rewards Launches Cars Anywhere Rental Programme

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New point redemption option adds instant car rentals to hotel loyalty programme’s travel offerings LONDON, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) Priority Club® Rewards, the first, fastest-growing and largest guest loyalty programme in the hotel industry, has launched a new point redemption programme for car rentals called Cars Anywhere. This new offering joins Priority Club’s suite… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Presents Enneagram Package, February 22-24

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A mind and soul reawakening. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you prepared for a mind and soul reawakening? From February 22 to 24, 2013,Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence will take guests on road of self discovery with the new Enneagram Package. The human psyche is complex. All are born with unique characteristics that, as the years… Read the full news article

Meliá opens Fitur with the presentation of two new Innside by Meliá hotels in Madrid

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Recently launched in Spain, the brand aims to position itself as the leading lifestyle city hotel and grow in new markets The Innside Madrid Génova and Innside Madrid Luchana are two new hotels for the Spanish capital announced at Fitur 2013 Madrid, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International is once again attending the FITUR Tourism Trade Fair… Read the full news article

Family Pancake Breakfast at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

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February School Vacation just got sweeter with delicious pancakes galore for the family to enjoy. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — This February, it’s time to treat the kids to a mouth-watering school vacation week surprise: a delicious and fun-filled breakfast at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. From Saturday, February 16 through Sunday, February 24, 2013, Boston’s favourite… Read the full news article

Travelzoo Surpasses 26 Million Subscribers Worldwide

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NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today that it has surpassed 26 million subscribers worldwide. Three and a half million subscribers are in Asia Pacific, where Travelzoo is operated independently by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under license agreement. “There are very few Internet media brands… Read the full news article

QATAR AIRWAYS UNVEILS “TO MALDIVES, WITH LOVE. QATAR AIRWAYS” INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA COMPETITION

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Amazing Sweetheart Holiday Packages To Be Won To The Exotic Indian Ocean Business Class Tickets To Exotic Islands With One-Night Stopover At W Doha… …3 Nights At W Retreat Maldives And Sea-Plane Transfer To Luxury Resort Contest Goes Live From Today Until Feb 13 On Facebook.com/qatarairways And Qatarairways.com/maldiveswithlove Doha, QATAR, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways… Read the full news article

Virginia Launches New Online Travel Show

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For the LOVE of Travel takes viewers on ‘only in Virginia’ travel experience RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Virginia Tourism Corporation debuted For the LOVE of Travel today, a brand-new, episodic travel show for YouTube. The state tourism office is one of the first to take a Travel Channel/Food Network-type approach to new videos targeted… Read the full news article

New, interesting destinations! Where would you like to fly to?

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2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The flight selection of Helsinki Airport will include new, wonderful route destinations in the spring and summer. The airline selection will also expand with Japan Airlines commencing flights from Tokyo, and Vueling from Barcelona. An extended weekend in the European spring, a beach holiday, or a cultural trip to Asian destinations? Start dreaming… Read the full news article

Bittern numbers booming at their winter pond

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2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Trust for Jersey is delighted with recent observations confirming an unprecedented high number of bitterns at St Ouen’s pond this winter. It is believed that the bad weather conditions in the UK and across Northern Europe has encouraged the birds to spend the last couple of weeks in the milder winter… Read the full news article

DISCOVER CLOUD NINE WITH A ROMANTIC GETAWAY TO LAS VEGAS

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2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bind Your Love and Heat up Your Relationship with Special Dining Menus, Heart Pumping Experiences and Relaxing Spa Treatments LAS VEGAS – Love fills the air in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day weekend with experiences that’ll have your special someone soaring to cloud nine. Across the destination, world-class restaurants, spas and nightlife venues will set… Read the full news article

Dusit Extended Stay Room Package

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2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stay as long as you please with the Dusit Extended Stay Room Package. Situated in the heart of the city’s business district, find yourself amidst an array of attractions and entertainment to choose from. Shop till you drop with the city’s biggest shopping malls that offer good deals you won’t find elsewhere…. Read the full news article

Luxury Jersey Hotels – A responsive website for a more connected clientele

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2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Featuring fresh engaging content and visuals along with easy to use functionality, the website has also been designed to be mobile and tablet-friendly, matching the trend for increasing device usage across their client base. The consortium of local four and five star independent hotels, which joined forces in 2010 with the aim… Read the full news article

GHA DISCOVERY REACHES THREE MILLIONTH MEMBER MARK

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Celebrates with luxury weekend break giveaway in Vienna! Geneva, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three is the magic number for the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as it is on the verge of welcoming its three millionth member to its GHA Discovery loyalty programme. GHA Discovery, launched in June 2010, is the guest loyalty programme of all GHA member hotels… Read the full news article

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Luxury at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

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2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ignite the spark this February with the “Romance on Rodeo” room package, couples spa treatments and memorable prix fixe dinners from The Blvd or CUT. Romantic possibilities are abound this Valentine’s Day at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Couples can ignite the spark and relax in luxury at the iconic property located… Read the full news article

Come and try our record-breaking services says Virgin Trains CEO

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2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains’ customers have given Virgin Trains its highest ever score in the most recent national survey of rail passenger satisfaction. The rail watchdog Passenger Focus carries out large-scale independent research across the industry twice a year, and today released the results of its Autumn 2012 survey. 92% of Virgin Trains’ customers rated… Read the full news article

Merseyside in battle for most popular rail route

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2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains’ customers have given a massive thumbs up to rail services between Liverpool and the capital. With a 96% satisfaction rating, Virgin Trains’ Liverpool services have been rated the second most popular in the country, nudged into second place only by the unique service operated on the Isle of Wight. The rail… Read the full news article

A Facial Spa Getaway at Qin The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

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New Relaxing Elixir of Wisdom Facial available exclusively in March. 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai invites guests to pamper themselves while they relax their minds. Qin The Spa presents the new Relaxing Elixir of Wisdom Facial treatment, designed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and nourish, resulting in softer skin that is perfectly hydrated and protected – an ideal anti-ageing treatment,… Read the full news article

Design & Art Shows Scheduled at Palm Springs

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Palm Springs, Calif., 2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — During Presidents’ Day Weekend and Modernism Week, thousands of art lovers and designers will be attending two shows taking place at the Palm Springs Convention Center to shop for vintage furniture, decorative arts, and to meet with artists and designers. Palm Springs Fine Art Fair Date: February 15-17, 2013 Location:… Read the full news article

Divine Valentine’s Day treats for zoo animals

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2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Divine Valentine’s Day treats for zoo animals WHAT Love will be in the air for Woodland Park Zoo’s animal ambassadors as they indulge in divine Valentine’s Day treats that are fitting for the animals such as heart-shaped ice pops, herbal bouquets, and heart-shaped steaks on Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The special… Read the full news article

FirstGroup Reveals £250k Support for the Outward Bound Trust

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2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, revealed today that it has donated more than £250k over the last 18 years to educational charity, The Outward Bound Trust.  First, which is one of the charity’s Patron’s Company members, also confirmed that it is to provide a further £30k over the next… Read the full news article

Fall in love with Bath… again and again and again

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Fall in love with Bath… again and again and again 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples who are looking for somewhere extra special to spend some quality time together will find romantic experiences in abundance in Bath.  Already featuring in a nationwide Romantic Heritage Cities campaign by national tourist board VisitEngland, The UNESCO World Heritage Site of… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele Presents the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013

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Lights, camera, Lanai! Cinematic arts shine on the private island. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV, announces the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013. Film enthusiasts are invited to enjoy three days of complimentary cinematic arts, music and enriching cultural programs. “Four… Read the full news article

LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RELEASED

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Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been completed and was released today by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).  An electronic copy of the Final EIR can be found on the LAX SPAS website http://www.laxspas.org/.  Hard copies will be made available at the… Read the full news article