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20/08/2009 13:22

Travelocity Business to Integrate with ExpenseWatch.com to Drive Savings to Mid-Size Business Travel Programs

Conshohocken, Pa. and Southlake, Texas (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - ExpenseWatch.com(TM) will integrate its expense management technology with Travelocity Business(R), one of the business travel industry's fastest-growing agencies. Targeted at small to mid-size programs looking...
20/08/2009 13:17

World's Largest Zeppelin to Become Ship of Dreams for Dream Recipient

Moffet Field, Calif. (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Capturing the imagination of thousands during its recent visit to the greater L.A. area, the world's largest Zeppelin -- Airship Ventures' Eureka -- will return by popular demand September 3-8, to offer new and expanded flightseeing tours...
19/08/2009 13:20

The Address Hotels + Resorts Strengthens its Presence With Two More Hotels Opening

Dubai, UAE (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - The Address Hotels + Resorts is further increasing its portfolio with two new hospitality destinations. The Address Dubai Mall and The Address Dubai Marina, on schedule to open later this year, will be part of vibrant and chic lifestyle communities...
19/08/2009 13:09

TripAdvisor Suspends Disbelief with World's Most Jaw-Dropping and Scariest Bridges

Newton, Mass. (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - TripAdvisor , the world's most popular and largest travel community, today announced the top five jaw-dropping and top five scariest bridges in the world, according to TripAdvisor editors. From some of the most picturesque and historically...
18/08/2009 11:00

Continental Airlines Begins New Nonstop Service From Houston to Edmonton

Houston (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Continental Airlines today announced new non-stop service from its Houston hub to Edmonton International Airport beginning November 1, 2009, subject to government approval. The daily flight is the 11th Canadian destination to be served by Continental and...
18/08/2009 10:57

Boeing Names New General Manager for Portland Site

Seattle (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Perry Moore has been named general manager of Boeing Fabrication's Portland manufacturing site, effective immediately.   In his new role, Moore also serves as the site executive within the State of Oregon working with government and community agencies...
18/08/2009 10:54

French Polynesia-Based Resort Leader 'Pacific Beachcomber' Acquires Paul Gauguin Cruises

Bellevue, Wash. (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews)  - Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest rated and longest continually-sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, today announced that the company has been acquired by Pacific Beachcomber, the leader in French Polynesia luxury...
11/08/2009 11:33

Romantik Travel Blog: Discover Europe and its Regionality

Frankfurt (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - You would love to tour the continent and now need some insiders' tips? You want to see the highlights, but also leave the beaten tracks behind? The Romantik Travel Blog offers you a new perspective on Europe. Discover exciting tour suggestions,...
11/08/2009 11:28

Holiday Makers Turning to the Internet to Escape British Weather

Leeds, England (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - The 'barbeque summer' is an official wash out, with staycations quickly becoming a thing of the past. Holidaymakers across the UK are searching for cheap holidays abroad to enjoy the sun elsewhere. One place bargain hunters are turning...
07/08/2009 16:06

Air China Launches China's First Business Travel Card

Beijing (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Air China has launched the 'Air China Business Travel Card', becoming the first airline in China's civil aviation industry to introduce such a service. In order to meet business passengers' needs, Air China has integrated the services offered through...
07/08/2009 15:54

AAA Releases Updated Restaurant Diamond Rating Guidelines

Oorlando (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - AAA has updated its Restaurant Approval Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines, the blueprint for evaluating and rating more than 27,000 restaurants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The guidelines are revised as...
07/08/2009 15:49

Boeing's Alteon Changing Name to Boeing Training & Flight Services

Seattle (PRNEwswire / WorldTourismNews) - Boeing today announced that the company's training organization, Alteon, will be renamed Boeing Training & Flight Services. The new name will be phased in across the organization's global network in the months ahead.   The new name...
04/08/2009 16:12

Tanzania will host African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference

Tanzania (WorldTourismNews) - The United Republic of Tanzania will host the fifth International African Diaspora Heritage Trial (ADHTH) Conference, October 25- 30, in Dar es salaam and Zanzibar, marking the first time it has convened on the continent  of...
04/08/2009 09:20

Cayman Airways Celebrates Its 41st Anniversary with Rates Starting at $89

New York ( PRNewswire / WorldTourismNew) To honor its 41st birthday, Cayman Airways is inviting travelers to join in the celebration with special fares from New York, Tampa, and Miami. Those who book a round-trip Cayman Airways flight before August 7, 2009 can travel from August 1-December 9,...
30/07/2009 14:10

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Introduces Paradise Tower

Las Vegas (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Opening July 31, Paradise Tower becomes the newest addition to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The highly anticipated project, completed almost two months ahead of schedule, has created jobs and hope as the Las Vegas horizon begins to see signs of...

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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