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28/01/2011 08:51

New Breed Logistics to Provide Expanded Logistics Support for Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Charleston, SC

HIGH POINT, N.C., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- New Breed Logistics, Inc., headquartered in High Point, North Carolina, has announced that they have been selected by The Boeing Company to provide logistics support in Charleston, South Carolina for the manufacture and final assembly of the...
27/01/2011 10:40

Still Time to See MyCity Exhibition in Dublin

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- MyCity, a multimedia exhibition showcasing contemporary Dublin and its visions for the future, is now on permanent display on the ground floor level of Wood Quay Venue. Created and produced by the Dublin City Council, MyCity is an excellent way for...
27/01/2011 10:24

Take Advantage of Introductory Room Rates from $159 at the JW Marriott Chicago

CHICAGO, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The recently opened JW Marriott Chicago is still offering limited time introductory rates from $159, allowing guests to experience luxury for less. Guests of the downtown Chicago luxury hotel can enjoy elegant amenities at a conveniently located upscale...
27/01/2011 10:01

JAGTAG Expands Operations Into the UK

LONDON,  (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- JAGTAG (www.jagtag.com), the U.S. leader in mobile 2D barcode advertising, announced its expansion into the United Kingdom to serve international markets, advertisers and their agencies. JAGTAG will exhibit at the Ogilvy Digital Labs Day 2011...
26/01/2011 11:13

Celebrate Your Big Day in One of the World's Most Beautiful Destinations

FISH CAMP, Calif.(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- At the four-diamond Tenaya Lodge, Yosemite weddings become breathtaking celebrations. Here, surrounded by the majestic  Sierra National Forest, Yosemite National Park, mountains that reach to the heavens and high Sierra meadows that ...
26/01/2011 11:06

Experience an Enchanted Valentine's Day with Love Spells, Carriage Rides and a Fairy Godmother at Barnsley Gardens Resort

ADAIRSVILLE, GA, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews,eu) - From a romantic storybook history to a magical Fairy Godmother, Barnsley Gardens Resort is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable Valentine's Day weekend.  The resort offers a variety of enchanting options including romantic...
26/01/2011 10:44

Subaru Announces Partnership With Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

CHERRY HILL, N.J. (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its partnership with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), in Jackson, WY, through which Subaru will host three events in 2011 including the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier and two Subaru Master ...
26/01/2011 09:54

Priceline.com Launches Rental Car Freebies Service, Giving Customers Automatic Access to Money-Saving Coupons and Discounts

NORWALK, Conn., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews,eu) -- Hey rental car customers – how would you like to get instant discounts and money-saving coupons on your car rentals without having to belong to some special group or club?  Today, priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) officially launched Rental Car...
25/01/2011 10:11

JetBlue Airways Introduces Go Places Application on Facebook® Platform

NEW YORK, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) unveils Go Places on Facebook, a unique application that rewards customers with TrueBlue points and special discounts so they can earn free trips faster. Customers will be able to rack up points and deals starting...
25/01/2011 09:31

Cozy Up With Your Sweetheart in Colorado This Valentine's Day

DENVER, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNew.eu) -- Winter is one of the most romantic times of year in Colorado. Beautiful, snowcapped mountains act as a dramatic backdrop for couples while scores of hotels and resorts around the state offer a number...
25/01/2011 09:12

TripAdvisor Exposes Europe's Dirtiest Hotels

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismnews.eu) -- After revealing only a few days ago the results of the Travellers' Choice Hotels Awards, which reward the best hotels in the world, TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel website*, today exposes Europe's ten dirtiest hotels, based on the feedback...
25/01/2011 09:08

UK Couple Holiday Like There's No Recession and Save GBP1,000 With Stay-for-FREE HomeExchange

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- A UK couple saved GBP1,000 in holiday costs after organising a stay-for-FREE HomeExchange with a family living just outside Strasbourg, Germany. They were looking for a cheaper way to holiday abroad with their family, and were also excited by the...
24/01/2011 09:07

World's Highest Restaurant 'At.mosphere' Opens in Burj Khalifa, Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The world's highest restaurant has opened in Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building in Dubai. (Photo: https://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110123/431931 )   At.mosphere, envisaged as one of the world's finest...
22/01/2011 10:49

Akron-Canton Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record in 2010

GREEN, Ohio,  (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Whoopee! We did it! With your help, 2010 was the busiest year ever at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). A total of 1,563,031 customers traveled to and from CAK in 2010, beating the old record set in 2008 by more than 93,800 people – a...
22/01/2011 09:14

Hit the Slopes with Ski Vacation Packages at Legendary Resorts

BUFFALO, N.Y., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- With many people's thoughts turning to snow this season, there's no better time than now to book a ski vacation package. Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned pro, with fresh powder, stunning vistas and cozy accommodations, Delaware...

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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