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04/01/2011 09:08

Travel Leaders Group Acquires Vacation.com

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- In a move significantly strengthening its position within the North American travel market, Travel Leaders Group announced today the acquisition of Vacation.com® from Amadeus Americas, Inc. As a leading leisure travel marketing organization...
04/01/2011 08:58

Aviation Week Names United Continental CEO Jeff Smisek Person of the Year

NEW YORK,  (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Aviation Week has named Jeffery A. Smisek, president and CEO of United Continental Holdings, Inc., as its 2010 Person of the Year in a cover story published today in Aviation Week & Space Technology. A key player in the United-Continental...
03/01/2011 09:29

Windstar Cruises on Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 Gold List

SEATTLE, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, was selected by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of 13 cruise lines...
03/01/2011 09:16

FITUR 2011 Reflects the Tourism Industry's Recovery

MADRID,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The 31st edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR, organized by IFEMA and to be held from 19 - 23 January, 2011, begins to reflect the tourism sector's recovery. A month after the inauguration of the fair, FITUR has confirmed the...
03/01/2011 09:05

Jumeirah Signs Agreement to Operate Thousand Islands Lake Resort in Qiandaohu, China

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Liuhe Group, a subsidiary of Hangzhou-based WEI Jun, to operate the Jumeirah Thousand Islands Lake Resort in...
03/01/2011 08:53

Luxury Langham Hotel to Anchor 330 North Wabash Redevelopment on Chicago's Riverfront

CHICAGO, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Oxford Capital Group, LLC and Langham Hotels and Resorts announced plans to relaunch the development of a luxury hotel at Mies van der Rohe's 330 North Wabash, one of the most architecturally significant buildings on Chicago's Riverfront.  The...
03/01/2011 08:48

Cruise Amour Introduces Photo Itineraries to Website

PORTSMOUTH, England, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Cruise Amour, on-line travel agency, has launched 'Photo Itineraries' which provides an example of how the thought-out application of relatively on-page technology combined with existing content can significantly enhance the customer...
03/01/2011 08:43

Sahara India Pariwar Acquires the Iconic Hotel, Grosvenor House in London

LONDON,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Sahara India Pariwar, the multi business conglomerate of India, today announced that it has acquired the most iconic hotel, Grosvenor House hotel from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc.   Grosvenor House, located in the prestigious locality...
16/12/2010 09:27

The Holidays are Here. Are You Armed and Ready for Your Full-Body Scan?

NEW YORK, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The Body Wrap Shape Shifter S.W.A.T. Team stormed the streets of Manhattan this week. The goal:  To arm women with this season's secret weapon, Sheer Iridesscent® by Body Wrap helping them look their best for the holidays and even helping to pass...
16/12/2010 09:24

Andrew Jazwick Named Senior Vice President of Aviation Security Supporting SAIC's Security and Transportation Technology Business Unit

MCLEAN, Va. (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today that Andrew Jazwick has been appointed senior vice president of aviation security to help deliver threat detection products and services to key customers in...
16/12/2010 09:20

AIA Welcomes Aviation Advisory Committee's Recommendations

ARLINGTON, Va., (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- AIA is very encouraged by the recommendations presented to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood by the Future of Aviation Advisory Committee today. "The establishment of the committee shows that the administration understands the...
16/12/2010 09:15

Delhi International Airport Partners with IBM to Create a Smarter Air Terminal

NEW DELHI, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Delhi International Airport (P) Limited (DIAL) has partnered with IBM (NYSE: IBM) India to establish a common-use infrastructure in New Delhi's Passenger Terminal Building 3 that will automate its operations and improve customer satisfaction to give...
16/12/2010 09:09

16-year old Launches Top 25 iPhone App

MARIETTA, Ga., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- In the style of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, 16-year old computer whiz kid William LeGate takes the Apple App Store by storm.  With the launch of a new free App for iPhone through his company Imagination Research Labs, LeGates' Game...
15/12/2010 09:20

Bigmouthmedia's 2011 Travel Report Reveals Social Media Spending to Overtake Direct Email Marketing

EDINBURGH, Scotland,  (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Bigmouthmedia's 2011 Travel Report has revealed that the sector's enthusiasm for digital marketing is set to continue in the face of extremely challenging trading conditions. While the travel sector has continued to be amongst the...
15/12/2010 09:16

The Holidays Light Up During Winter Nights & Lights At Miami Seaquarium - December 18 Through December 30

MIAMI,/(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- In a dazzling display of Holiday Splendor, Miami Seaquarium will transform into a Winter Wonderland for its annual Winter Nights & Lights Celebration from December 18 through December 30, 2010.  Complete with nightly snowfall, a Kids Winterfest...

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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