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18/02/2011 09:09

Cruise.com Announces Freedom Evolution Cruise - Sailing Round Trip to Egypt

PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Cruise.com, one of the Internet's largest cruise specialists, announced it will be hosting a special cruise on board Azamara Club Cruises' Azamara Quest, sailing from Ain Sukhna, Egypt on Nov 17, 2011 for 10 nights. The special group will be...
18/02/2011 08:49

The National Trust Launches Drive to Get Britain Outdoors

SWINDON, England, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The National Trust has announced a major shift in its focus as it aims to help more people enjoy to outdoors and get closer to nature by focusing on walking, cycling and camping. The charity -- often narrowly and wrongly associated only with...
17/02/2011 08:59

HostelBookers Unveils Travel Behaviour Trends

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Back in September 2010, HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, launched its biggest ever travel survey. It was a great opportunity for customers not only to share their travel experiences but also to be questioned about their preferred mode...
17/02/2011 08:54

Thistle Hotels' Grand Imperial London Creates 'Good Luck' for Chinese New Year

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Thistle Hotels' The Grosvenor hotel in London has launched a new signature mandarin orange based cocktail called 'Grand Imperial Lucky 8' at its newest luxury Cantonese restaurant, for those who want to celebrate the Chinese New Year in style. The idea...
17/02/2011 08:50

Door2Tour Reveals More Interest in Royal Ascot than Royal Wedding

AYLESFORD, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Door2Tour.com, the events package consolidator, has revealed that packages for annual events like Royal Ascot and the Chelsea Flower Show are outselling the Royal Wedding up to five-fold according to latest figures. This all comes despite the Royal...
16/02/2011 09:04

Britain's Antler Luggage Makes Waves with Liquis, Its Lightest Hard-Sided Case Ever

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- For many years, Antler Luggage—Great Britain's leading luggage brand—has perpetually redefined the meaning of "lightweight" bags.   Since launching its U.S. line at the Travel Goods Show two years ago, Antler has charmed American...
16/02/2011 08:59

Need a Valentine's Day Redo? Cambria Suites Offers a Second Chance with the Valentine's Day Redo Contest

SILVER SPRING, Md., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- If February 14 didn't meet your expectations, Cambria Suites is offering the opportunity for a do-over with its second annual Valentine's Day Redo Contest. The all-suites brand from Choice Hotels invites consumers to share stories of their...
16/02/2011 08:55

Etihad Launches Essential Abu Dhabi Airbus A330-300

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Etihad Airways has taken its recently launched 'Essential Abu Dhabi' marketing campaign to new heights, with the unveiling of special 'Visit Abu Dhabi in 2011' livery on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which is set to take the...
15/02/2011 10:14

Seabourn Ships Sail to the Top in Readers' Choice Poll

MIAMI, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- They say a rising tide lifts all boats, and in the case of Seabourn's intimate, luxury cruise ships, a tide of enthusiasm from cruise travelers has elevated the entire fleet to the top of Conde Nast Traveler magazine's prestigious annual survey of its...
15/02/2011 10:10

Day Delegate Rates from 22 pounds Sterling* - 'The Great M&C Sale' from Millennium & Copthorne Hotels

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has recently launched 'The Great M&C Sale' offering superb value Meetings and Events packages at 18 four star and four star deluxe hotels in UK prime locations. Day delegate rates in the Provinces and Outer London...
15/02/2011 10:01

India to Commit $50 Billion to Military Modernization over Next Five Years, Aviation Week Reports from Aero India

NEW YORK, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Aviation Week's exclusive reports from Aero India, the country's 8th international exhibition on aerospace, defense and civil aviation, are available on its Aero India and India web channels, including a report that India is dedicated to making...
14/02/2011 09:13

British Airways Launches New City Break Campaign

CRAWLEY, England, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- British Airways has launched its new city breaks campaign for 2011 with more than 45 city breaks up for grabs. Destinations available in the 'Around every corner is a new adventure' Sale include popular favourites like Las Vegas, Lisbon,...
14/02/2011 09:09

Royal Caribbean Signs Letter of Intent to Build New Generation of Ships

MIAMI and PAPENBURG, Germany, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. has signed a letter of intent with shipyard Meyer Werft to build the first of a new generation of Royal Caribbean International cruise ships.  Developed under the code-name "Project Sunshine,"...
14/02/2011 08:49

Empire State Building and TheKnot.com Host Weddings With a View!

NEW YORK, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- On Valentine's Day, 14 lucky couples from around the country will say "I do" at the 17th Annual Empire State Building & TheKnot.com Valentine's Day Weddings Event in New York City. The winning couples, selected in a nationwide contest hosted on...
11/02/2011 09:33

Escape Winter and Celebrate Carnival in the Dominican Republic (DR)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Every winter season thousands of visitors flock to the Dominican Republic (DR) to escape the arctic air of the north and unwind at luxurious hotels and resorts on the DR's sunny, pristine beaches. The DR also invites visitors to participate...

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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