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 […]
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 […]
MIAMI, May 19, 2010 – Royal Caribbean International today announced Mariner of the Seas' short Brazil season beginning February 15, 2011. Mariner of the Seas will offer four roundtrip sailings from Sao Paulo (Santos) on a six-night itinerary – the March 5, 2011 voyage coinciding with Brazil's Carnaval celebrations – featuring a call at Rio […]
New spa to feature a Kniepp Walk, herbal bath facility and an aroma steam bath with salt inhalation MIAMI, May 18, 2010 — With an increasing number of travelers seeking to maintain a healthy lifestyle while on vacation, The Yachts of Seabourn is meeting this growing trend with the ultimate sanctuary of relaxation and wellness […]