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04/02/2011 08:54

Windstar Cruises Offers 64 Shore Excursions on Italy Voyages in 2011

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 64 shore excursions on 7-day Italian voyages sailing between Venice and Rome;...
04/02/2011 08:50

Escape the Winter Blues by Exploring Your Travel Dreams

NEW YORK,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Intended to inspire consumers to follow their travel dreams, leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso®, has launched its fifth annual VIRTUOSO LIFE® Travel Dreams Sweepstakes. The survey, now available at www.virtuoso.com, helps consumers explore...
03/02/2011 09:22

London Bridge Hotel Chooses VC-NET Videoconferencing Solution

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) - Hotel Sector Embraces Affordable Video Technology The latest sector to take advantage of VC-NET's affordable video conferencing solutions is the hotel and leisure industry, with the independent 4-star boutique London Bridge Hotel...
03/02/2011 09:15

Embrace Winter, Welcome Signs of Spring at the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle

HARRISBURG, Pa., (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Visitors to Pennsylvania's Nature Inn at Bald Eagle in Centre County can enjoy an up-close experience with nature, no matter what the weather.   "The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle provides a cozy place to rest, while offering...
03/02/2011 09:10

Boeing Marks a Milestone With Rollout of 1,000th 767

EVERETT, Wash. (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) marked a proud moment in the company's history today at a ceremonial rollout of the 1,000th 767 airplane. Hundreds of current employees, joined by Boeing retirees who worked on the first 767, gathered to celebrate the occasion...
02/02/2011 10:31

TSA to Begin Testing New Advanced Imaging Technology Software at Select U.S. Airports to Further Enhance Passenger Privacy

WASHINGTON,  (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin testing new software on its advanced imaging technology (AIT) machines that enhances privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images and instead auto-detects...
02/02/2011 10:12

TRX to Showcase Data Intelligence and Mid-office Solutions at Travel Technology Europe 2011

ATLANTA, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- TRX, Inc. (www.trx.com) (OTCQB: TRXI), a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, today announced plans to participate in Travel Technology Europe 2011, at Earls Court 2 in London, UK from...
02/02/2011 08:57

Educational Voyages that Satisfy Exploration, Curiosity, and Service Set Sail

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.,  (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) Enrichment Voyage, a one-of-a-kind travel and learning adventure for participants of all ages, sets sail April 27, 2011 for 10 destinations throughout Central America. The early...
01/02/2011 12:34

'Take me to Barbados' for Great Savings on Travel in 2011

NEW YORK, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Barbados is pleased to provide travelers the opportunity to escape to the warm Caribbean island and enjoy hot savings with the Take me to Barbados package. The new initiative is loaded with incredible value on hotel stays, attractions, retail and...
01/02/2011 12:16

Electric Bicycles Go Mainstream

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Major product brands as well as celebrities are beginning to appreciate that electric bicycles are fun, practical and environmentally sustainable transportation. Examples of major brand names include the new Tommy Bahama® and...
01/02/2011 12:12

Online Travel Leader Expedia Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement With Canada's Leading Low-Cost Carrier WestJet

CALGARY, Canada and BELLEVUE,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Expedia, Inc., the world's largest online travel company (Nasdaq: EXPE), today announced a multi-year strategic distribution agreement with WestJet (TSX: WJA), Canada's leading  low-cost airline offering more than 400 daily...
31/01/2011 09:51

SkyWest, Inc. Executive Vice President and CFO to Present at The Raymond James Growth Airline Conference

ST. GEORGE, Utah, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNew.eu) -- SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW), Executive Vice President and CFO, Bradford R. Rich, will present at the Raymond James 2011 Growth Airline Conference being held in New York.  The presentation is scheduled to take place Thursday, February 3,...
31/01/2011 09:01

hotels.com Spices Up Valentine's Day with Sweet Savings for Sweethearts

DALLAS, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNew.eu) -- hotels.com® is the perfect place for procrastinators and planners alike to find deals for a Valentine's Day romantic getaway. The largest provider of hotels worldwide, hotels.com is offering savings up to 30 percent on rooms around the world with its...
28/01/2011 09:37

The National Trust Transforms Medieval Manor Into Holiday House

SWINDON,  (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The National Trust has announced that holidaymakers will have the chance to stay in a medieval manor house thanks to a transformation that has created the grandest and oldest holiday property in the National Trust's portfolio.   Shute...
28/01/2011 09:24

The Return of World Land Speed Racing

SEATTLE, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- There is a healthy rivalry brewing between three racing adversaries -- a Canadian/American team, an Australian team, and the current record holder UK team. All are bent on having the first vehicle to travel faster than 800 mph for the World Land...

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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