Seven-Night Mediterranean Sailings in Peak Summer Months Offer Travelers an Affordable and Authentic European Experience MIAMI (June 1, 2010) – Costa, Europe’s Number One Cruise Line, is making peak-season Europe accessible with Mediterranean cruise getaways in 2010 from just $699 per person. These limited-time fares are available on the new Costa Pacifica as well as […]
31 May 2010 – Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, announces it will open a new hotel in 2012 in Lhasa, a city set on the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, the highest region on earth. The 350-room luxury urban resort, owned and operated by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, will rest amongst the tallest […]
MIAMI, May 28, 2010 — The Yachts of Seabourn took delivery of Seabourn Sojourn today at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Sojourn represents the company’s fifth yacht and the second of three 450-guest vessels being added to Seabourn’s fleet of intimate yachts. The line has won numerous awards and consistent acclaim for highly […]
Miami – (May 27, 2010 ) – Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Mercury will become the second ship in the fleet of TUI Cruises, a cruise brand established in 2008 through a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and TUI AG, tailored for the German market. The new ship, to be named Mein Schiff 2, will […]
Virgin America Wins SmarterTravel Editors’ Choice Award, Announces LEED-Silver Certification of Headquarters San Francisco — May 26, 2010 — Virgin America was named the Most Eco-Friendly Airline in the SmarterTravel Editors’ Choice Awards. In addition to this recognition, the airline announced that it has recently completed the LEED certification process for its Burlingame-based headquarters with […]
JOIE DE VIVRE INVITES TRAVELERS TO “GET A ROOM” AT 20 PERCENT OFF, ENJOY ACCEPTANCE, EQUALITY, AND MIMOSAS BEFORE NOON TO TOAST 40 YEARS OF PRIDE San Francisco (May 26, 2010) – As San Francisco gets ready to celebrate the 40th (and fabulous, dahling) birthday of its San Francisco Pride celebration and parade June 26-27, Joie […]
New Splendour of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas' Itineraries Augment Record-Setting Europe Season MIAMI, May 25, 2010 – Royal Caribbean International announces 47 additional Europe cruises in 2011-12 aboard Splendour of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas, totaling 27 unique itineraries with calls at 30 unique ports in 12 countries. Sailing roundtrip […]
Seven New Hotels Planned Across JW Marriott, Marriott, Renaissance & Courtyard Brands SHANGHAI, May 24, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) has signed management agreements for seven additional hotels in China and aims to double its presence in the country in about five years. Marriott's largest market outside of North […]
Award Follows Other Environmental Honors Including Venice Blue Flag and Port of Los Angeles Vessel Speed Reduction Flag SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 24, 2010) — Three Princess Cruises ships — Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess and Star Princess — have just been named as gold-level winners of the Port of San Francisco 2009 Cruise Ship Environmental […]
From New Private and Accessible Tours to Unique Family-Friendly Adventures, Guests Can Create Customized Experiences MIAMI, May 20, 2010 – Royal Caribbean International is providing guests with more options than ever before to explore European destinations across 55 ports in 22 countries. Just in time for summer travels, the global cruise line is touting new […]