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12/06/2009 09:00

Trivial Pursuits: Britons Clock Up More Holiday Hours Drinking and Sunbathing Than Fellow Europeans

London (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - A new survey by TripAdvisor(R), the world's most popular and largest travel community, has revealed snapshots of 24 hours in the average summer holidays of British, French, German, Italian and Spanish travellers. Whilst Britons clock up more time sunbathing...
11/06/2009 16:48

Bathing Water Quality Improving in the EU

Brussels (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - The annual bathing water report presented today by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency reveals that the large majority of bathing sites across the European Union met EU hygiene standards in 2008. During that bathing season some 96%...
11/06/2009 16:38

VisitDenmark Partners With Expedia for Online Advertising Campaign to Promote Travel to Copenhagen

London (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Expedia, the world's leading online travel company, today announced a new partnership with VisitDenmark for the first-ever multi-country homepage spotlight campaign from Expedia Media Solutions. During the week of June 8, the Danish capital Copenhagen is...
10/06/2009 14:56

Travelers Buy One Week Night and Get Weekend Night Free

Texas (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - One easy phone call equals one free night with the Omni Hotels' Buy-One-Get-One Select Guest limited time offer. Travelers can instantly enroll in Omni's newly enhanced Select Guest loyalty program by calling 1-800-FOR-OMNI, immediately book a weekend stay...
09/06/2009 17:58

Stein Eriksen Lodge Announces Extensive Spa Expansion

Utah (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) - Stein Eriksen Lodge is pleased to announce a significant expansion to The Spa - its Mobil Four-Star rated spa sanctuary. The impressive remodel, slated for completion in time for the 09-10 winter ski season, will take the award-winning facility from...
09/06/2009 17:52

Crisis lures European traveller into train

Netherlands (PRNewswire / WorldTourismNews) — More and more European travellers are hopping on the train this year during their holiday. While the number of flights are decreasing due to the economic crisis, the number of InterRail passengers throughout Europe has risen again in the passed few...
01/06/2009 14:56

Record attendance for IMEX 2009

Germany (WorldTourismNews) - IMEX 2009 closed today on a high note as Ray Bloom, IMEX Chairman, declared the show a remarkable demonstration of the determination and desire of the international meetings industry to overcome the challenge of the global economic downturn and shape a positive and...
28/04/2009 15:59

Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel together with Ilios Dive Club

Egypt (WorldTourismNews) - It was American students in Washington who started Earth Day on the 22nd of April 1970. Since then, more and more countries and organizations around the world are participating every year in this event. On the 25th anniversary in 1995, already 150 countries of the world...
28/04/2009 15:54

TOURSIB – a perfect doorway to the burgeoning tourism market of Siberian region!

Siberia (WorldTourismNews) - The 19th International Exhibition for tourism, leisure, sport and airlines “TOURSIB – 2009” took place on 9-11 April 2009 at the “ITE Siberian Fair” International Exhibition center in Novosibirsk, Russian Federation.   TOURSIB is the main exhibition for...
16/04/2009 12:28

Amari Hotels and Resorts appoints new General Manager

Thailand (World Tourism News) - Mr Peter Henley, President & CEO of Amari Hotels and Resorts, has announced the appointment of Mr Roland Henkel, as General Manager of Amari Palm Reef Resort, Samui.     Mr Henkel, a German national and graduate of International Hospitality Management...
16/04/2009 12:23

Russian MICE sector shows remarkable resilience to current economic situation

Russia (World Tourism News) - The Moscow International MICE Forum attracted a record number of both participants and registered visitors. With 103 International MICE suppliers covering 49 countries the event was truly international and therefore of great interest to the Russian...
30/03/2009 20:17

Marbella Club Week a Success at Casa Casuarina

Miami (World Tourism News) - Casa Casuarina, the famed Versace Mansion in the heart of Miami Beach, concluded a tasteful week of gourmet dining, Spanish fiestas and luxurious accommodations all in tribute to Marbella Club Week.   Executive Chef Dale Ray of Loftin's at the Versace Mansion and...
16/03/2009 18:31

Amari Launches Dynamic Packaging

Thailand (WorldTourismNews) - In addition to their accommodation, with or without breakfast, guests now can book added services and other exciting extras*, all in one place, clearly and easily, with dynamic packaging!   Whether you need airport transfers, spa treatments, wifi, excursions,...
16/03/2009 18:13

Green Initiatives at Amari Hotels and Resorts

Thailand (WorldTourismNews) - Amari takes action! Amari Hotels and Resorts has launched their ?Green Initiatives? programme, to help save the planet and operate in a more environmentally conscious and responsible way!   All Amari properties has long been involved in activities and projects,...
07/03/2009 18:44

New appointments at Steigenberger Al Dau Resort on the Red Sea in Egypt

Egypt (WorldTourismNews) - Mr. Mohamed Fawzy is new Regional Director of Sales & Marketing at the Steigenberger Al Dau Resort on the Red Sea in Egypt.   Mr. Mohamed Fawzy has joined the Steigenberger Al Dau Resort as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing as of March 2009. In his new...

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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