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23/12/2009 18:50

Burlington, VT Hotel Cozies up to the Holidays with Seasonal Deals

Williston, Vt., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews) - The holidays are a great time to cozy up with friends and family, and with affordable Burlington, VT hotel deals, special holiday rates provide an affordable option for bringing friends and family together. The Courtyard Burlington Taft Corners...
28/11/2009 10:50

The new General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay,

Turkey (WorldTourismNews) - The highly recognized hide-away resort of the Mediterranean, Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, has a pretentious transfer. William Latour, the new General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, the experienced hotelier with track record of initiating changes, states...
28/11/2009 10:43

StarWorld Hotel & Casino Named One of the 'Top Ten Most Popular Hotels' in China

  Hong Kong (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - StarWorld Hotel & Casino was awarded the 2009 Platinum Award and named one of the "Top Ten Most Popular Hotels" in China, at the fifth summit of the International Hotel Forum Organization (IHFO). StarWorld was the only hotel in Macau to be...
17/11/2009 12:51

Luxury Line of Travel Bamboo Bed Linens a Must Have This Holiday Season

Seattle (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - As the Holidays approach, BedVoyage, a new eco-friendly home-lifestyle brand, is proud to announce the launch of its 100% organic bamboo bed linens just in time for holiday travel. Using only the highest thread counts and the most luxurious fabric,...
17/11/2009 12:48

Travel "Green" With Venere.com

Milan (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Venere.com, the European specialist in online accommodation, reveals all the secrets to environmentally-friendly travelling. By following these simple steps, you too can become an eco-traveler:   1. Choose eco-friendly transport. Using public...
30/10/2009 16:27

Dominican Republic Tourism Office in the Central & Eastern Europe

Prague (WorldTourismNews) –  Dominican Republic Tourism Office opened its office for the markets of Central & Eastern Europe in the Czech Republic.   At the end of June 2009 the office of Dominican Republic Tourist Office was opened in Prague. The office will be responsible...
23/10/2009 10:41

Cedar Fair Declares Third Quarter Cash Distribution

Sandusky, Ohio (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) Cedar Fair Entertainment Company , a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly cash distribution of $0.25 per limited-partner unit, consistent with the Company's...
23/10/2009 10:22

Green Initiatives Remain a Priority for GO Group Members

Chicago (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - When it comes to energy conservation and green programs to help the planet, members of GO Group LLC are stepping up to the plate while continuing to provide top-level ground transportation service to the traveling public.   Sharing a ride to the...
14/10/2009 14:05

Hotwire Reveals Hotel Rate Report for October 2009

San Francisco (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews)- Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, today announced the results of the October 2009 Hotwire® Hotel Rate Report. This monthly report features the top 10 cities in North America where hotel rates have dropped the most.   When...
14/10/2009 14:03

Omni Management Group Announces Opening of New York Office

New York (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Robert L. Berger, Managing Member and Founder of Omni Management Group, LLC, announced today the opening of their new office in Midtown Manhattan, located at 1120 Avenue of the Americas.   "We are delighted to be making this strategic geographic...
14/10/2009 14:00

VacationRoost Launches Hawaii Market With Honua Kai Resort & Spa

Salt Lake City (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - VacationRoost.com, the leading online marketplace for professionally managed vacation rentals has launched its Hawaiian market with luxury rentals at the Honua Kai Resort & Spa in Maui. The resort, which is just steps away from Kaanapali...
14/10/2009 13:57

Time and Budget Savvy Travelers Book Monarch Holidays

Luton, England (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - With time and money precious in the run up to Christmas, sun-hungry travelers are still looking to get away but are seeking to maximize their holiday and minimize their costs by booking 8 and 9 night breaks a recent study by Monarch Holidays can...
14/10/2009 12:13

Greek Peak Mountain Resort Expecting a Strong Ski Season

Cortland (PRNewswire / WorlTourismNews) - Greek Peak Mountain Resort is gearing up to make this ski season their best yet with the addition of Hope Lake Lodge, a 106 unit, four-star, hotel condo; Cascades Indoor Waterpark; a world-class spa, three new resort dining options on-site; and an...
25/09/2009 12:18

Ctrip to Hold 2009 Annual General Meeting on October 15, 2009

Shanghai (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Ctrip.com International, Ltd., a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged tours in China, today announced that it will hold its 2009 annual general meeting of shareholders at 6F, 99 Fu Quan Road, Shanghai...
25/09/2009 12:14

Photographers Gather in the Ancient City of Pingyao

Bejing (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - The small ancient city of Pingyao has successfully hosted the 2009 International Pingyao Photography Festival this past week. The China Guide ( http://www.thechinaguide.com/ ) describes the festival as a unique gathering of local and foreign talent...

Travel Marketing

05/10/2011 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...
18/07/2011 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...
17/02/2011 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...
16/02/2011 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...
15/02/2011 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...
14/02/2011 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 ...
11/02/2011 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...
10/02/2011 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...
09/02/2011 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,...
09/02/2011 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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