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08/12/2010 09:03

AirMedia and China Central Television Announce Long-term Strategic Partnership to Operate TV Channel in Air Sector in China

BEIJING, (PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- AirMedia Group Inc. ("AirMedia") (Nasdaq: AMCN), a leading operator of out-of-home advertising platforms in China targeting mid-to-high-end consumers, and China Central Television International Mobile Media Ltd. ("CCTV Mobile Media"),...
08/12/2010 08:57

Inspirational Location-Based Travel Content From Rough Guides now Available Through Whatser

AMSTERDAM,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu)-- SoGeo today announced that leading travel content provider Rough Guides is an official content partner for its recently launched mobile application, Whatser. Whatser is a location-based mobile app that suggests where to go based on places users and their...
07/12/2010 09:27

Simon Barlow Appointed President of Carlson Hotels, Asia Pacific

MINNEAPOLIS, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced that Simon Barlow has been appointed president of Carlson Hotels, Asia Pacific. Barlow will report to Hubert Joly, Carlson's president and chief executive...
07/12/2010 09:19

Intelius Introduces TrueRep for Consumers and Small Business Owners to Manage Their Online Identity and Reputation

BELLEVUE, Washington (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Intelius, a leading information commerce company, today unveiled a new subscription service designed to help consumers take control of their online identity and reputation. TrueRep uses public records and commercially available information...
07/12/2010 09:08

Verizon Business Advances Voice-Over-IP Services, Strengthens Global Platform for Unified Communications and Collaboration

NEW YORK, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Verizon Business is introducing its voice-over-Internet Protocol portfolio in Switzerland, making it the eleventh country in Europe to benefit from the company's business-class VoIP services. In addition, Verizon Business will introduce throughout...
07/12/2010 09:02

FinScan Introduces Native Script Compliance Screening in 20+ Languages

PITTSBURGH, (PRNewswire/WordTourismNews.eu)-- FinScan, a leading global provider of sanctions, PEP and heightened risk screening solutions, today announced the release of FinScan 3100, which supports all ISO-classified character sets, including Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, Japanese, Korean,...
07/12/2010 08:54

SkyShop Logistics, Inc., and Licensee MEX Lojistik ve Kargo Dagitim Ltd. Sti., Announce an Alliance with HSBC BANK A.S., in Turkey to Offer its 2.4 Million Credit Cardholders the Benefit of Shopping in the USA from the Comfort of Their Homes

ISTANBUL, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- - HSBC credit card holders in Turkey can now take advantage of the GlobeBox service, a US shopping facilitator that delivers client's online orders to their doorstep in Turkey HSBC Bank A.S. serves Turkey with a full range of products and services, an...
06/12/2010 15:01

Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism Statement

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism is providing the facts to ensure travelers have all of the information on the health situation in the DR concerning cholera.  DR Health Minister Bautista Rojas Gomez reported...
06/12/2010 14:55

Boeing CEO Jim McNerney Statement on US-Korea Free Trade Agreement

CHICAGO, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today issued the following statement from Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney, who chairs both the President's Export Council and the Business Roundtable Trade Committee. "The agreement on beef, autos and other issues that...
06/12/2010 14:48

Dassault's Falcon 2000LX Receives Approval for London City Airport (LCY)

DUBAI, UAE, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Dassault's Falcon 2000LX recently has been granted approval for arrivals and departures at the challenging London City Airport (LCY) in England. With this approval, European registered Falcon 2000LXs can connect London City, located in the heart of...
06/12/2010 14:43

Airport Security & Terrorism Opportunities Exposed: Full Disclosure Network® Online Video Report

LOS ANGELES, (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu)-- Airport insecurity persists while passenger harassment is escalating during the so-called "battle" to make U.S. airports and air travel safe and free from terrorist plots.  The question arises, are TSA workers at Los Angeles...
06/12/2010 14:38

Patrick Henry Creative Promotions is Proud to Announce Its Partnership With Omni Hotels & Resorts

HOUSTON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Patrick Henry Creative Promotions, Inc. (PHCP), a full-service food and beverage marketing agency ranked for the sixth consecutive year as "One of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas," is proud to announce it has been retained by Irving,...
03/12/2010 10:23

Grand Opening - Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe

Barcelo's crown jewel of the Dominican Republic welcomes guests to the all-new, all-inclusive experience of a lifetime FAIRFAX, Va., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Boasting an innovative Club House and Entertainment District, in addition to a variety of suites to accommodate families and...
03/12/2010 10:19

Boeing Board Elects Aetna Chairman Williams as New Director

CHICAGO, (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) Chairman, President & CEO Jim McNerney announced today that the Boeing board of directors has elected Ronald A. Williams as a new director, effective immediately. Williams, 61, is the chairman of Aetna, a diversified...
03/12/2010 10:14

Wyndham Worldwide to Present at Credit Suisse Holiday Conference December 7, 2010

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (PRNewswire-FirstCall/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Tom Conforti, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), will present at the Credit Suisse Holiday Conference on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Conforti will...

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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