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2010-07-21 10:54

Boeing Delivers 800th Airplane to China

Seattle (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) , the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and Air China today celebrated the delivery of the 800th Boeing airplane for China - a Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 to Air China.   "Boeing and China have had a...
2010-07-21 10:52

Air Arabia Enters into Maintenance Agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand for APS3200 Auxiliary Power Unit

Farnborough, England (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW -- Air Arabia has signed an exclusive maintenance agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems to provide long-term repair and maintenance support for its APS3200 Auxiliary Power Units (APU) installed...
2010-07-13 13:55

The Tres Petite Concours: An Exhibition of Micro & Minicars, July 17-18, 2010

Chicago (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The Tres Petite Concours: An Exhibition of Micro & Minicars is a display of small cars from Chicago collections - a museum on wheels - that seeks to enlighten and entertain.   For the July 17-18 event along the 900 block of West Armitage Avenue,...
2010-07-13 13:52

CaseCruzer PSC100 Conquers Multiple Bag Hassle with All-in-One Mobile Carry-on Photography Case

Montclair, Calif. (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Photographers conquer the hassle of multiple shoulder bags when they roll with the new PSC100 by CaseCruzer. Snug padded dividers protect sensitive cameras and lenses, while a custom lid containing an interior universal sleeve secures most...
2010-07-13 13:31

Boylepoker.com Launches Rake Break and Mini World Series

Dublin (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Play for Free Each Thursday in July with Rake Break and Win IPO Tickets, Added Cash, Tokens, and Trophy with Mini World Series at Boylepoker this Month Boylepoker.com today launches its Rake Break promotion which will see players who opt in to...
2010-07-13 13:26

International and Wide-Ranging Programme at Berlin Music Week

  Berlin (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The Programme at the Central Venue is Broadened // International Showcase Cooperations Confirmed // Robyn and Hot Chip at the Berlin Festival // Around 40 Clubs Open Their Doors on Berlin Clubnacht // Many Events Across the Whole...
2010-07-12 17:31

Introducing Manhattan's Newest Star: the InterContinental New York Times Square

  Atlanta (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- IHG (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today began checking guests into the 607-room InterContinental New York Times Square. Rising 36 stories above the iconic New York skyline, the...
2010-07-12 17:29

Carnival Cruise Lines' '1-2-3 Go! Sale' Offers Unprecedented Value on 'Fun Ship' Cruises

Miami (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Carnival Cruise Lines is hosting its first-ever "1-2-3 Go! Sale" which combines three of the line's most popular sales incentives - Cash Back of up to $160 per stateroom, best available upgrades and attractive "Fun Select" rates - to provide unprecedented...
2010-07-12 17:28

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Expansion to Open July 16th

Las Vegas (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) - Michael Gaughan's South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa has announced the planned opening of a 55,000 square-foot casino expansion. The expansion will give the South Point one of the largest gaming floors of any casino in the country.   The first...
2010-07-12 17:25

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Eddie Andre as General Manager for the Hilton Checkers Los Angeles

Los Angeles (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the promotion of Eddie Andre as General Manager for the Hilton Checkers Los Angeles. Mr. Andre was formerly the Director of Operations for another Crestline managed property, the Westin Princeton at...
2010-07-12 17:22

President Lula and the Tourism Minister Launch the 'Brazil Is Calling You!' Campaign in Johannesburg

Johannesburg (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) - Today in Johannesburg, a new international tourism campaign was launched: "Brazil is calling you! Celebrate life here. Brazil. Sensational!" It consists of television spots, print ads, social media programs and more, with the objective of inviting the...
2010-07-12 17:18

Brand New Boutique Hotel Opens in the Heart of Tel Aviv, Built in A Historic Site

Tel Aviv, Israel (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Varsano luxury suites are located in the exclusive neighborhood of Neve Tzedek. Neve Tzedek is home to a fine selection of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, and close to downtown Tel Aviv's clubs and sights as well as to Jaffa's...
2010-06-20 21:11

A Magnificent Victory for Esimit Europa 2 Yacht at Giraglia Race

  San Remo, Italy (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) - Esimit Europa 2 (www.esimit.com) has taken line honours in the Giraglia Race after it majestically crossed the finish line in San Remo at 11:05 in the morning. Owner Igor Simcic and his European crew onboard the 100-foot canting keel...
2010-06-18 21:07

Air Hogs To Fly High at First Ever Red Bull Air Race in New York City

Toronto, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) - Spin Master Ltd. is proud to announce that Air Hogs, the world's leading R/C brand, is sponsoring the first ever Red Bull Air Race in New York City, taking place Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20. For the occasion, Air Hogs has signed on to sponsor 26...
2010-06-18 21:05

Cranmore Mountain Plans Major Improvements Under New Ownership

North Conway, N.H. (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) - Cranmore Mountain, under new ownership announced this week, publicized plans to infuse the North Conway, NH resort with millions of dollars of improvements in the next six months, ensuring the resort will undergo a facelift in time for winter...

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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