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2010-12-03 10:10

Aerojet Propulsion Raises Japan's First Quasi-Zenith Satellite MICHIBIKI

SACRAMENTO, California (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, congratulates Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on the successful launch of the MICHIBIKI satellite aboard the H-2A launch vehicle out of the...
2010-12-03 10:01

Delta Air Lines CEO to Chair Air Transport Association Board

WASHINGTON, (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, announced today that Delta Air Lines CEO Richard H. Anderson has been elected chairman of the ATA Board of Directors....
2010-12-02 14:14

Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at Hudson Securities Airline Conference

SEATTLE, (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Bill Ayer, Alaska's chairman and chief executive officer, at the Hudson...
2010-12-02 14:02

Avis UK is First Car Hire Company to Give Holiday Travellers Real Perks for Virtual Facebook Places Sharing, Tweets, & Foursquare Check-Ins

  SAN FRANCISCO, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Holiday travel season is upon us: Long lines, cancelled flights, and packed hotels. Through it all, many travelers will be documenting their experiences from their mobile phones on services like Facebook, Foursquare, and Twitter. Why not...
2010-12-02 13:56

Just In Time for Holiday Shopping, Courtyard Pontiac Offers Gift Card Incentive

PONTIAC, Mich., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Through January 31, 2011 the Courtyard by Marriott Pontiac is offering a can't miss shopping package that includes a $50 gift card per night stayed, breakfast for two and a 2:00 PM priority late check-out with rates from $69-$159 per...
2010-12-02 13:00

Virgin America Celebrates New Service to Dallas-Fort Worth

CALIFORNIA (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) - Virgin America, the California-based domestic airline, celebrated the launch of its new upscale, low fare service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – the twelfth region in its growing network and first mid-continent destination....
2010-12-02 12:04

LRG and IHG Managed Estate UK Invest 9Million pounds sterling to Upgrade 59 UK Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza Hotels with Acentic Horizon High Speed Internet Access and Panorama HD iTV

COLOGNE, Germany,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu)-- - Upgrade is first to include LG Pro:Idiom cryptographic security over coax in Europe, as well as the first major hotel brand large-scale rollout of High Definition in-room entertainment   Acentic, a leading supplier of digital interactive TV...
2010-12-01 12:36

Vida Vacation Club Launches Online Destination Portal for Travel Aficionados

NUEVO VALLARTA, Mexico,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Grupo Vidanta, Mexico's leading developer of hotels and resorts, today announced the unveiling of the new online web portal for Vida Vacation Club. The web site, www.vidavacationclub.com, is a one-stop destination of the finest resorts,...
2010-12-01 12:30

'Luxury Without Limitations' Debuts January 2011 at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas

New website - www.pueblobonitopacifica.com - reflects the ultra inclusive ambience of Los Cabos' premier resort for adults. CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Beginning in the new year, guests of Pueblo Bonito Pacifica will enjoy an entirely new dimension in...
2010-12-01 12:22

Expedia, Inc. to Participate at NASDAQ OMX 25th Investor Program

BELLEVUE, Wash., (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews) -- Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE) will participate in the NASDAQ OMX 25th Investor Program in London on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Expedia, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Michael Adler's presentation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time...
2010-12-01 12:13

American Airlines and British Airways Open First Joint Admirals Club Lounge at Denver International Airport

FORT WORTH, Texas, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- American Airlines (AA) and British Airways (BA) today announced the opening of the joint Admirals Club lounge at Denver International Airport. This new club is the airlines' first joint lounge since entering into a joint business agreement to...
2010-12-01 11:40

Mango Languages Launches Mango Passport®

Mango's Newest Product Appeals to International Travelers Who Want to "Talk the Talk" While They're Walking the Walk FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Mango Languages today unveiled Mango Passport®, its latest language learning product designed specifically for people...
2010-12-01 11:35

Southwest Airlines Offers Nationwide Fare Sale for Winter Travel

Air Fares Starting as Low as $59 One-Way to Select Destinations DALLAS,  (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- There may be a chill in the air, but Southwest Airlines is offering hot travel deals! Southwest Airlines is offering Customers nationwide air fares starting as low as $59...
2010-12-01 11:29

Jumeirah Group Sign Management Agreement for Venu Bilgah Hotel, Baku

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates.(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu)-- Jumeirah Group and Azinco Holding Company have announced the signing of a new management agreement for the Venu Bilgah Hotel, Baku. Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed an...
2010-12-01 11:24

American Airlines Offers Exclusive Winter Deals to Tokyo

Packages Include Round-Trip Air and Three Nights Hotel, Starting at Just $899* per Person FORT WORTH, Texas, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- In celebration of American Airlines new expanded service to Japan, American Airlines Vacations is offering exclusive winter deals on flight and hotel...

Travel Marketing

2011-10-05 17:33

Optimising QR Codes for hotels

Bar codes are not new technology, but they can be an incredibly effective way of bringing the real world to your website.   With a little careful planning, you can create a QR campaign that will enhance your guests’ experiences, improve your search engine ranking and make you stand out...
2011-07-18 13:56

St. Kitts Tourism Authority Launches New Branding, Website

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority introduced new branding and a new website. The country’s new logo is features an elegant script with an open-heart shaped signature graphic and a new tagline that encourages potential visitors to “follow your heart” to the island.   Color schemes for the new...
2011-02-17 09:31

American flying high over excitement around royal wedding

Prince William and Kate Middleton have not left the headlines since the recent announcement that Will be married.   “Americans are fascinated by royal blood, and the entertaining dramatic stories that accompany them. Everyone still has etched in their mind the moment that Princess Diana took...
2011-02-16 09:30

Dominican Republic tourism reports record visitor numbers

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - The Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism announced that the country welcomed over four million visitors in 2010, a new record for the DR and a 3.3 percent increase over 2009. The U.S. is the DR's largest market for tourism with over one million U.S. visitors choosing...
2011-02-15 12:25

Awards showcase travel and tourism initiatives leading the world in sustainability

A small beach lodge helping to lift a community out of poverty; a project to regenerate an island’s fragile eco-system; an international hotel company supporting the protection of orangutans, turtles, and coral reefs; and a national park collaborating with local villagers for wildlife...
2011-02-14 11:34

India promoting lighthouses as tourist spots

Union Shipping Minister G.K.Vasan on Saturday launched an ambitious project for promotion of tourism in 14 lighthouses across the country at a cost of Rs.300 crore. The objective is to turn these lighthouses and surrounding areas into maritime landmark destinations and develop allied maritime ...
2011-02-11 09:57

British Airways reveals its top holiday destinations

CRAWLEY, England - British Airways has revealed its top holiday destinations for travellers wishing to head overseas during the Easter break and the extra Bank Holiday prompted by the Royal Wedding. Favourite locations for travellers include hotspots in destinations such as North America, the...
2011-02-10 12:52

Concur’s next generation mobile app now available in seven languages

Concur, a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, announced that its next generation mobile app is now available for download for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone and iPad users. In addition to enhanced language support including U.S. and UK English, French, French...
2011-02-09 11:15

Tourism news: Sydney launches tourism campaign in UK

A new tourism campaign for Sydney was announced in London last night during Australialive week, launching a new word into the vernacular. The campaign is based around 'Sydnicity' -- the word created for the campaign which encapsulates all of Sydney's magical sights and moments, its beauty,...
2011-02-09 10:51

Mexican Cleanup Urged to Help Caribbean Tourism

Mexican Cleanup Urged to Help Caribbean Tourism By Alister Doyle Pollutants ranging from pesticides to illicit drugs have been found in fresh water aquifers beneath a Caribbean resort in Mexico and could damage future tourism unless the region cleans up, a U.N.-backed study said on Sunday. It...

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