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22/01/2011 09:03

CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, BudgetAir and Vayama Join Together Under the Wings of BCD

ZEIST, The Netherlands,(PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Today, the international travel company BCD Holdings N.V. announced the merger of CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, Flugladen, BudgetAir and Vayama. Together with investors ING Corporate Investments, Bluefield Investments and the owners of...
21/01/2011 09:34

Brits Will Spend a Fifth Less On 2011 Holidays

CHESTER, England,  (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Hard-up Brits may be feeling the pinch, but when it comes to getting away the majority aren't prepared to give up their holiday, according to research from travelsupermarket.com. The poll of over 2,000 adults* revealed that just 11 per...
21/01/2011 09:31

Explore the Most Romantic Ports of Italy With Windstar Cruises

SEATTLE,  (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, explores the most romantic ports of Italy and offers special fares with shipboard...
21/01/2011 09:23

MyVacationExpert.com Offers Vacation Planning Assistance by True Travel Experts

MAITLAND, Fla, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- 4TravelMarketing, the unique travel industry marketing and technology company, announced today that it has launched its newest online service, MyVacationExpert.com, after months of development and testing.   "We are thoroughly pleased with...
21/01/2011 08:44

gategroup, Iberia Sign New Long-term Catering Contract

ZURICH, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- gategroup, the leading independent provider of onboard products and services to the world's airlines, has extended business for its core Gate Gourmet brand with Spain's leading carrier, Iberia. The two companies have signed a four-year agreement that is...
20/01/2011 09:26

New Medication Translations for World Travelers Now Available

RADNOR, Pa. (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- HTH Worldwide, a global health and safety services company, today announced the expansion of its mobile and online brand name medication translation guide for world travelers. Prescription and over-the-counter drug names often vary by country — for...
20/01/2011 09:13

The Original Love Boat Comes to Life - in 250,000 LEGO® Bricks

SANTA CLARITA,  (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- A love of cruising has led to a remarkably creative version of  Princess Cruises' famous "Love Boat" – Pacific Princess – as reincarnated in LEGO® by a fan in Melbourne, Australia. Measuring 10.5 feet long and nearly 5 feet high and...
20/01/2011 09:10

Detroit Metro Airport and Delta Employees Make Big Impact this Holiday Season

DETROIT, (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Holiday cheer filled Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and spilled-out into the Metro Detroit community this holiday season, thanks to the hard work and initiative of local Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) and Delta Air Lines...
20/01/2011 09:06

Cuba Travel Services Encouraged by President Obama's Decision to Expand Travel to Cuba: Industry Job Growth Expected.

MIAMI, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Cuba Travel Services (CTS) commends the Obama Administration for its decision to expand the rights of Americans to travel freely. The President has directed that changes be made to regulations and policies governing:  (1) purposeful travel; (2)...
19/01/2011 09:33

Costa Rica, Florida, Bahamas: Predicting the Next Big Things in Luxury Travel for 2011

MONTREAL, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) - The recession appears to be petering off, for the luxury villa industry at least, and there has never been a better time to head south, according to 2011 travel predictions made by Luxury Retreats, a world leader in high-end vacation...
19/01/2011 09:27

Celebrate Scotland's Favourite Bard and Ring in Robbie Burns Day at The Rosseau

MINETT, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu)-- On Saturday, January 22, guests of The Rosseau, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa will experience Scottish culture and tradition at the Ontario resort's third annual Robbie Burns celebration. Robbie Burns enthusiasts can join in the celebration of Scotland's...
19/01/2011 09:24

British Airways Launches Flights to Paris Orly

CRAWLEY, England, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNew.eu) -- British Airways has started its 12 services a week between London Heathrow and Paris Orly to complement its flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle. The flights to Paris Orly first took off on January 10, 2011 with seats having been on sale since...
19/01/2011 09:21

SkyTeam Launches iPhone App for Passengers

AMSTERDAM, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- SkyTeam has officially launched an innovative new mobile offering to all passengers traveling with any of its 13 member airlines. The SkyTeam iPhone App contains a variety of highly useful features for today's traveler, including worldwide airline...
19/01/2011 09:18

In Defense of Animals Releases 2010 'Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants' List

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (PRNewswire-USNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The 2010 list of the Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants, released today by In Defense of Animals (IDA), once again exposes the hidden suffering of elephants in zoos, where lack of space, unsuitably cold climates and impoverished social...
17/01/2011 09:25

Get Ready to Party in Rio with Tucan Travel

LONDON,  (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- It may still be over a month away, but Rio Carnival really is the mother of all street parties and there are just a few places left to experience this extravaganza with Tucan Travel in March.  As South American adventure experts, Tucan Travel...

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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