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11/02/2011 09:20

Five Years - No Contract: US Airways Flight Attendants are Fed Up

PHOENIX, (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- After five years of protracted contract negotiations and the announcement of US Airways' second biggest profit in the airline's history, the members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) have had enough of management...
11/02/2011 09:14

British Airways Launches New Codeshare With S7 Airlines

CRAWLEY, England, (PRNewswire/WorldTorismNews.eu) -- British Airways and Russian carrier S7 Airlines have started codesharing on each other's flights between London Heathrow, Moscow and across domestic routes in Russia from February 8, 2011. This follows S7's recent entry into the Oneworld...
11/02/2011 09:04

Windstar Cruises Expands Capacity in the Greek Isles

SEATTLE, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers guests exceptional opportunities to experience the mythical beauty, rich history...
10/02/2011 08:54

TripAdvisor Names Villa La Estancia as a Top 10 Luxury Hotel in Mexico

RIVIERA NAYARIT, Mexico, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- TripAdvisor's 2011 Travelers' Choice Awards selected Mexico luxury resort Villa La Estancia Riviera Nayarit as one of the Top 10 Luxury Hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico. Located just 20 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport in a...
10/02/2011 08:50

Valentine's Day With a Difference

TOWCESTER, England,(PRNewswire/WorldTourimNews.eu) -- Stuck for what to do for your loved one this Valentine's Day? Here are a few ideas to get both of your pulses racing, from cool driving experience days to the best films to watch. Let's face it – the usual red roses, chocolates and boring meals...
10/02/2011 08:47

All Nippon Airways Selects Pratt & Whitney for Long-term Maintenance and Materials Agreement Valued at $1 Billion

EAST HARTFORD, Conn.,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today the signing of a 10-year part repair and material management agreement valued at more than $1 billion. Pratt & Whitney...
09/02/2011 10:23

CDI Receives Long Term Agreement from Boeing

PHILADELPHIA, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- CDI Corp. (NYSE: CDI) announced today it has entered into a three-year Long Term Agreement (LTA) with The Boeing Company.   With this Long Term Agreement, CDI-Aerospace, a division of CDI Engineering Solutions, will be a supplier of...
09/02/2011 10:09

Tailored Hospitality International Launches Engineering Solutions for the Boutique Hotel Industry

MIAMI, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) Today, Robert Todak, President of Tailored Hospitality Inc. and Keith Space, President of Boutique Hospitality Management, proudly announce the formation of Tailored Hospitality International (THI).  The company, first in its kind, is founded by two...
09/02/2011 09:54

TripAdvisor Reveals the Top Ten Romantic Hotels in Britain

LONDON,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu)   - From North Yorkshire to Windermere, Hotels That Ignite the Flame of Love TripAdvisor is getting Britain loved up. The world's largest travel site today reveals the ten most romantic hotels in the UK, as decided by TripAdvisor travellers. ...
08/02/2011 11:47

London hosts Spirit of Ecstasy centenary parade

One hundred Rolls-Royce motor cars took to the streets of London on 6 February 2011 to celebrate a very special anniversary. The date marked the centenary of the world's most famous hood mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy, which was first fitted to Rolls-Royce models in 1911. "The Spirit of Ecstasy...
08/02/2011 08:57

Stena Line Announces Ferry Travel Across North Sea Boosted 8.7% by New Superferries

ANGLESEY, Wales, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Stena Line has reported its highest number of North Sea passengers for three years in its figures for 2010. For the first time since changing its Harwich to Hook of Holland operations to a twice-daily service in 2007, the ferry giant carried...
08/02/2011 08:53

Special Needs Group, Inc. Introduces Easy-to-use Online Wheelchair and Scooter Rental Booking Service for Cruise Travelers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Special Needs Group, Inc. recently introduced an easy, quick and safe online wheelchair and scooter rental booking service for cruise travelers who have special needs or are "slow walkers." Located at https://www.specialneedsgroup.com, ...
08/02/2011 08:40

Take Your Valentine to Valentin or Other Hot Locations With More Than 30 of the Sweetest Deals From CheapCaribbean.com

DOYLESTOWN, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- CheapCaribbean.com is keeping romance alive with the "Take your Valentine to Valentin" sale.  The ultimate Valentine's Day deal features more than 30 red-hot packages, including exclusive romantic resort specials starting at just $99 per...
07/02/2011 09:12

The 2011 HOSCARs: Hostelworld.com Announces Top Hostels Worldwide

DUBLIN and LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Hostelworld.com hosted the 9th Annual Hoscar (HOStelworld Customers Annual Ratings) awards this evening at a gala ceremony in London, England. Created by Hostelworld.com, the leading online provider of hostel reservations for more than ten...
04/02/2011 09:19

Radisson Blu Lyon Announces Commitment to Sustainable Tourism

BRUSSELS, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Radisson Blu Lyon has announced it is committed to developing sustainable tourism. Initiatives that are being put in place include helping children at local orphanages, reducing the paper consumption levels in the hotel and inviting guests to visit...

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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