PHUKET, Thailand - HotelTravel.com is shaking up hotel deals for this year’s Carnival and Mardi Gras in major cities worldwide, offering huge discounts off its already low hotel rates.
Although Carnival and Mardi Gras are synonymous with Rio de Janerio … February 10, 2012
Emirates has moved with special offers to promote the unique Seychelles Carnival 2012 from POS India. A communiqué from Emirates says: “In line with our continuous effort to promote Seychelles, special packages have been launched for the upcoming carnival … February 10, 2012
TUMON, Guam - Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) attended the L.A. Times Travel Show on January 26-29, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This is the Bureau’s sixth year to participate in this show starting in February 2007 when the show was held at … February 10, 2012
A 24-page special feature on Seychelles has been published on the Guardian newspaper in the UK. Jose Powell from the Report Company has confirmed that the Guardian Newspaper has also launched their on-line platform with the guardian.co.uk, and this feature … February 9, 2012
FRANKFURT/MAIN, Germany — Edith Hunzinger, Regional Manager of the Seychelles Tourist Office in Germany, recently met the “royal couple” of the carnival celebrations in Düsseldorf, where the Seychelles will be featured prominently in this year’s … February 9, 2012
The authentic Majorca, far away from the famous “Ballermann” awaits guests at the Gran Hotel Son Net, in the green heart of the Balearic Island. The historical finca from the 17th century lies at the foot of the Sierra Tramuntra, only 25 minutes away … February 9, 2012
TUMON, Guam - The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) hosted the visit of the Guam-Korea Tourism Council (KGTC) with a welcome reception co-supported by the Outrigger Guam Resort and DFS Galleria Guam on February 2, 2012 in Guam.
The council is an organization … February 9, 2012
The Seychelles Tourism Board has confirmed that Aaron Heslehurst of the BBC will be the MC at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Carnival in Seychelles.
Aaron Heslehurst has been a BBC news presenter since February 2002. He currently presents … February 8, 2012
The Seychelles Tourism Board has confirmed that the Samba Queen from PARAISO Escola de SAMBA is personally heading a delegation of Brazilian Samba Dancers to the 2012 Carnival in Seychelles. The group is currently in the UK and will be flying into Seychelles … February 8, 2012
Corinthia Hotels’ Seama Nahar, Corporate Director of Human Resources, and Alexandra Pisani, HR Project Coordinator, spoke at a forum focusing on “Young HR Leaders' Insights to Hospitality Hiring,” recently held at the Preston Robert Tisch Center … February 8, 2012
The Russian Ambassador, Mr. Mihail Kalinin, has confirmed that the Russian warship, Admiral Tributs, is coming to Seychelles from March 1-5, 2012 to take part in the Carnaval International de Victoria.
Admiral Tributs has 332 sailors on board, with … February 8, 2012
LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois - The best deal around is TourCrafters’ one-week Vienna and Budapest Easter Package, valid from March 23 to April 12. The price is US$621 from March 23 to 31, US$793 from April 1 to 12, including airport transfers; six nights … February 8, 2012
Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, used a transit stop in Mauritius to hold a press conference with the island’s television, radio, and written press to update Mauritius on the upcoming Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Carnival which … February 8, 2012
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced that Centra Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana will open in the 3rd quarter of 2012.
The hotel is owned by Dhanarak Asset Development Co Ltd. (DAD) and will be operated by Centara … February 7, 2012
The Seychelles Tourism Board has confirmed that the Dusseldorf Carnival of Germany is one of the new delegations coming to the 2012 “Carnival of Carnivals” in the Seychelles. “They are coming with a strong 50-plus delegation to be part of the carnival … February 7, 2012
Corinthia Hotels has announced its fantastic 2012 special offer of up to a 50 percent discount, which now includes its new flagship property, the luxurious Corinthia Hotel London, which opened in April 2011. This special offer allows visitors to book … February 7, 2012
The CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, Alain St.Ange, ended a two-day working visit in La Reunion with a meeting with TV and written press of La Reunion so as to update the Indian Ocean French Island on the Vanilla Islands Carnival that is staged annually … February 7, 2012
PHUKET, Thailand - HotelTravel.com added 113 new hotel partners in 64 cities worldwide during January, as its global partner portfolio continues to dramatically increase on a month-to-month basis.
According to HotelTravel.com Chief Information Officer, … February 7, 2012
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the Palestine Ministry of Tourism & Antiquity has become a member of this alliance of destinations.
ICTP president Geoffrey Lipman said:" We are particularly excited about … February 7, 2012
LONDON, England - Ibrahim Hassan Al-Asmakh, President of Regency Group Holdings, has been named “Travel Personality of the Year” by World Travel Awards (WTA).
Mr. Al-Asmakh was honored for his exceptional contribution to the travel and tourism … February 6, 2012
Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), and Pascal Viroleau of the Ile de La Reunion Tourisme (IRT), held meetings in La Reunion with delegations from La Region government of La Reunion headed by Mr. Jean-Francois Sita, the Vice … February 6, 2012
Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its second property in the Maldives in late 2012, the Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa, set on Giraavaru Island in North Male Atoll just 15 minutes by speedboat from Male International Airport.
The new resort … February 6, 2012
On the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, Seychelles President James Michel has sent a letter of sincere congratulations on behalf of the government and people of Seychelles:
“As we celebrate … February 6, 2012
World Travel Market (WTM) 2011 has been voted UKinbound’s Industry Event of the Year at the association’s annual convention Gala Dinner for the second year in succession.
The awards, which took place at the association’s annual convention in … February 6, 2012
Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, used a transit stop in Mauritius to meet with the Mauritian press to help raise the visibility of the 2012 India Ocean Vanilla Islands “Carnaval International de Victoria,” which is staged annually … February 6, 2012
SINGAPORE – Messe Berlin (Singapore), organizer of ITB Asia, “The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market,” has announced that this year’s show will take place at The Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from October 17-19. … February 6, 2012
The Secretary General of ASEAN (Association of the South East Asia Nations), H.E. Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, has confirmed that he will personally attend the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Carnival that will be held in Seychelles from March 2-4.
The ASEAN Secretary … February 5, 2012
It has been confirmed that Australian Aboriginal artists are flying to the Seychelles to be part of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Carnival of carnivals. Heath Bergersen and Derek Nannup will be flying the Australian colors in the carnival procession … February 5, 2012
San Juan County is the newest member of the International Council of Tourism Partners. San Juan County is located in the US state of Utah, where it is referred to as “Utah’s Canyon Country.” San Juan County encompasses an area of almost 8,000 square … February 4, 2012
The Seychelles Tourism Academy went an extra mile to seize regional training opportunities not only for its staff but that of the Seychelles Tourism Board by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The MOU, which was signed last year, with three … February 3, 2012
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