Defrost this winter and enjoy memorable winter getaways in Budapest Budapest, Hungary – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wondering why all the buzz about Budapest? Looking for a motive to finally make the call and book a trip to Hungary? Seeing is believing, and here are just a couple among hundreds of reasons to experience all that… Read the full press release
New experiences, renovations and package deals make for a winter of adventure in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia’s mountain resorts are ideal for families with young children. Little ones who are just starting to ski or to show an interest in winter sports will love the pace and speed of the slopes… Read the full press release
SEND YOUR LOVED ONES TO ONE OF RYANAIR’S 170 DESTINATIONS WITH VOUCHERS STARTING FROM JUST €25/£25 Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (6 Dec) invited passengers to give their loved ones the gift of flying this Christmas with a Ryanair Christmas Gift Voucher, which are available from www.ryanair.com now. Vouchers start at just €25/£25,… Read the full press release
MONTPELIER, Vt. – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of January has indoor cultural events and outdoor celebrations of Vermont’s Official Winter Sports of skiing and riding, and all the revelry that surrounds them. Young Tradition Vermont Reunion Jan. 4 Burlington, Vt. Annual reunion of alumni of Young Tradition Vermont showcasing musical performances and dancers in… Read the full press release
Lakeside Ice-Skating, A Swashbuckler’s Paradise and Santa Trades-Up to Segways and Surfboards CHEVY CHASE, Md. – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. invites guests young – and young at heart — to establish fun new traditions with extraordinary seasonal offerings. Properties from the Atlantic Ocean across to the Pacific beckon families to discover unparalleled… Read the full press release
Breckenridge, Colo. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids Can Upgrade to Snowboards for $4 Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is celebrating the start of the 2012-2013 ski season by offering free ski rentals for children 12 years and under staying… Read the full press release
Skiing, snowboarding, carnivals and urban shopping are just part of Canada’s dazzling panoply of experiences 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swoosh, swoosh! The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has pulled on its boots, tightened the bindings and let rip its latest winter campaign in China. Winter activities are an increasingly attractive option for Chinese travellers. The new campaign… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alberta was presented with a Canadian Tourism Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year Award during the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s (TIAC) annual Tourism Summit on November 20, 2012 in Gatineau, Québec. Travel Alberta partnered with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on a Winter Sport in Alberta campaign in The Netherlands to encourage visitation to… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from November 15, 2012 and till March 31, 2013 Aeroflot provides an extra baggage piece for carrying one set of skiing or skateboarding equipment free of charge. One set of skiing equipment includes one baggage piece (ski bag) with one pair of skis and one pair of ski poles and one… Read the full press release
One of Downtown Denver’s Most Popular Winter Attractions Returns DENVER – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a third consecutive year, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is bringing back the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park for outdoor ice skating in the Mile High City beginning Friday, Nov. 23. The Rink is located in Skyline Park next to the historic… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines стала спонсором новосибирского хоккейного клуба «Сибирь». Новосибирск – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — родной город для S7 Airlines, здесь начиналась история авиакомпании. Нам приятно поддержать команду, за которую болеют многие новосибирцы. Для нас особенно важно, что хоккейный клуб «Сибирь» уделяет огромное внимание развитию спорта в регионе. Клуб принимает участие в реализации социальных программ, направленных на… Read the full press release
2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The desire for adventure is deep in our DNA. It’s how we learn about ourselves and the world around us. That desire is showcased at its breathtaking best in Lonely Planet’s thrilling new full-colour hardback, Great Adventures, published this month. Following in the footsteps of last year’s best-selling Great Journeys, Great Adventures… Read the full press release
SAS will introduce direct winter flights between Helsinki and Geneva for the skiing season beginning on 12 January 2012 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline will fly the route once a week on Saturdays until 23 March. The new route will offer a new alternative to reach the winter wonderland of the Alps directly. The flight… Read the full press release
Skating, Bobsledding and Golfing in a Winter Wonderland NEW YORK, NY – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The air may be turning cooler, and the days are growing shorter, but those aren’t good reasons to stay indoors! As the calendar turns inexorably toward the close of 2013, now is a great time to make plans for a winter holiday,… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian boardsports brand Billabong took advantage of Alberta’s champagne powder and outstanding conditions last season to shoot their Fall/Winter 2012/13 campaign. This campaign is part of a new partnership between Travel Alberta and Billabong and will inspire Billabong’s wide consumer reach with Alberta’s breathtaking winter landscapes. The global campaign features… Read the full press release
Boston, MA – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vermont’s ski resorts are launching a fundraising campaign this week in Boston, and online, to help residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut impacted by super storm Sandy. Dubbed Operation Mountains of Love, 100% of the funds raised will go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. “Our… Read the full press release
Fares as low as $99* each way only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will expand on its existing annual summer seasonal nonstop service between Denver, Colo. (DEN) and Jackson Hole, Wyo. (JAC) with the addition of winter season flying beginning Feb. 13, 2013. The Denver-based carrier will operate two… Read the full press release
Essential Travel Announce Helmet Wearing Mandatory for Wintersport Insurance Cover 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Research by travel insurance specialist, Essential Travel, has revealed that 77% of skiers/snowboarders are now wearing helmets when they hit the slopes – a 15% increase since 2010 when the “Use Your Head”campaign was launched. The poll also confirmed that of these, 73%… Read the full press release
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winter sports fans can take their skis for free with British Airways when jetting out to five top snow destinations from London City Airport. And if skiing’s not your thing you can substitute skis for a snowboard or even an extra piece of luggage to carry your winter woollies. Customers booking one-way… Read the full press release
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helvetic Airways has confirmed the continuation of its ‘skis go free’ offer on flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich this winter. The three times a week service launched in December 2011, and proved popular with winter sports enthusiasts en route to resorts such as Klosters, Grindelwald and Wengen. Flights operate on Sunday,… Read the full press release
New research reveals skiers and snowboarders value destinations with a sustainable ethos 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA and Responsible Skiing today revealed the results of new research* into consumer booking trends for winter sports holidays at the Responsible Skiing Conference. The research shows that factors such as local food, local architecture and landscape, play a key… Read the full press release
Top British Skier Chemmy Alcott Supports the Call as Research Reveals a Third of Skiing Novices do no Physical Preparation at all 2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA is calling on skiers to get fit for ski as new researchi reveals today that a third (33%) of winter sports novices, (those who have never been on a winter… Read the full press release
Year-round resort in Wyoming offers endless outdoor adventures Jackson Hole, U.S.A. – 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole has recently been the recipient of a number of highly sought-after accolades in the travel industry, including numerous readers’ choice awards from both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, a Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, and a Five… Read the full press release
Greenough, Montana, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ho-Ho-Home is where the heart is this Christmas season. The Resort at Paws Up in Montana is bringing families together for an old-fashioned storybook Christmas in spacious luxury homes with fireplaces roaring, snow falling, and the jingle of sleigh bells and even (your own personal) Santa Claus. 5 nights of accommodations… Read the full press release
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association is launching a winter sports marketing campaign to tap into the growing winter sports market and encourage consumers to book their skiing or snowboarding holiday with an ABTA Member. The campaign will include events, PR and social media activities. The activities will centre on the Ski and… Read the full press release
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering recommendations on fantastic hotels to take advantage of the crisp and popular ski season in South Korea. When people think of the world’s top ski locations, they usually think of Colorado or Switzerland or Canada –… Read the full press release
CTC entices consumers in emerging markets of South Korea, Mexico and Brazil with Canadian winter adventures 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winter is coming, and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s emerging markets are already dusting off the snow boots to get ready with new campaigns. High-yield travellers are the focus in each of the three markets, especially… Read the full press release
Eurostar launches new weekly ski service to the Swiss Alps Tickets on sale from Thursday 11 October 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — This winter, Eurostar is forging an exciting partnership with the international high-speed train service, “TGV Lyria” to launch a new weekly service between London and some of Switzerland’s most popular ski resorts. On sale… Read the full press release
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air and EAS (Enterprise Estonia) continue their co-operation to attract tourists to Estonia during the low season. In the framework of this co-operation, another joint campaign will be held in the Lithuanian, Russian, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian markets during 1–14 October, promoting the possibilities of spending winter holidays in Estonia. “The… Read the full press release
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has secured exclusive year-end deals at some of the top theme hotels in Taiwan. With travellers demanding more unique and memorable vacation memories to match those they see on readily-accessible social media connections, hotels have leapt into action,… Read the full press release