London, United Kingdom, 23 May 2012 – Tourism authorities in the UK use woefully inadequate tools for managing the development of their destinations, claims a new report launched today by Acorn T-Stats, the worldwide leader in tourism measurement, at The Tourism Management Institute’s ‘Digital Destinations’ Conference. This comes as the Government pins its hopes on …

Two exciting new luxury beach resorts are shaking up Vietnam’s hospitality market with unique all-inclusive concepts, and proving phenomenally popular with guests. Fusion Resorts, a brand operated by Ho Chi Minh City-based developer Serenity Holdings, entered the Vietnam market in 2010 with the opening of Fusion Maia Danang. Based in the luxury resort hotspot of …

Rank (LON:RNK) announces that it has conditionally agreed to acquire Gala Casinos from Gala Coral Group Limited (“Gala Coral Group”) for a total cash consideration of £205 million (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition includes 23 casinos in Great Britain and three non-operating licences.  Gala Coral Group’s casinos in Dundee and Gibraltar, its non-operating licence for the …

  MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – A roller coaster model contest for elementary, middle and high school teams returns to Quassy Amusement Park on Saturday, June 16. There is no fee for school teams to take part in the event, but pre-registration is required.   Accredited by the American Association of Physics Teachers, the contest has an …

Samui Holiday Villa Rental announces an extension of its Summer Special free nights offer to include several of its most popular Choeng Mon villas, located on Koh Samui’s touristic northeast coast, valid for bookings made for all dates before July 31st, 2012. The special offers are valid for a variety of different property types including …

Mandeville, Jamaica based internet publishers Oceanroc Web Publishing recently launched a community website about the historic town of Mandeville. The town will be celebrating its 196 anniversary this year and the website is the only one that features content exclusively about  Mandeville. “Updeh.com is the realization of a dream I have had long ago. I …

Up to two kids stay free of charge; Guests can choose from nearly ten resorts in six different destinations. Philadelphia, PA, USA – May 9, 2012 — AMResorts, provider of sales, marketing and brand management services for Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts and Secrets, Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas, is extending its popular …

New Delhi, India ( your-story ) May 3, 2012 – In a new partnership with Taj Hotels and with the aim of increasing awareness on GDS adoption, InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ), announces an all exclusive promotion for IATA and NON-IATA travel agents across India. The promotion would incentivize travel agents, who book for Taj Hotels …

  F1 Infotech, one of the leading technology integrators and training provider for the hospitality industry, announced today the participation at the upcoming Hotel Show scheduled to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 15th to 17th May, 2012. The Hotel Show is the largest hotel exhibitions in the Middle East and North …

Singapore, April 30, 2012: GTMC Travel, a leading inbound and outbound travel & tours company  catering to a global network of travel agents is pleased to announce its foray into the rapidly growing Vietnam travel market. Singapore-based GTMC has entered into a joint-venture association with Vitours, one of the leading travel and tourism companies in …

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement Park has been recognized as a 2012 “Editors’ Choice” winner in Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England, on newsstands now. This designation is awarded by Yankee’s editors and contributors, who name select attractions, restaurants and lodgings in New England to the exclusive list. For 36 years, Yankee Magazine’s Travel …

Flights to Mallorca, the Spanish mainland and the Canary Islands are now open for booking   For the Easter holiday period in 2013, airberlin has made numerous flights available for booking from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to Mallorca and the Spanish mainland. Additional flights will leave from various airports in Germany for Palma de Mallorca, …

airberlin criticises North Rhine Westphalia State Government’s decision   airberlin CEO Hartmut Mehdorn has strongly criticised the decision taken by the State  Government of North Rhine Westphalia to ban night flights at Cologne/Bonn Airport. In a statement made today Mehdorn said: “This is the wrong decision, taken at the wrong time.” He pointed out that …

Alexandria – Egypt April 24, 2012   Fitness and travel go hand-in-hand, whether you’re the German soccer team travelling to South Africa or a frequent business traveler jetting coast-to-coast, Sheraton Montazah is rolling out its new fitness programme that allows guests use the strategies developed by the leading experts in pro-athlete training.     Core …

Mumbai, 23rd April 2012 – Malaysia Tourism presents Legoland to India. This new attraction is one of the World’s largest theme park maintained with attractive activities, which is sure to add fun to a family vacation in Malaysia. Legoland in Iskandar Malaysia, the sixth LEGOLAND theme park in the world is a joint venture by …

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Quassy Amusement Park’s Annual Job Fair will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 17 at Quassy Restaurant, located on the lakefront at the facility, 2132 Middlebury Road. Those interested in applying for a variety of positions should bring a completed job application and photo identification with them. Applications may be …

MIDDLEBURY, Conn – Animals For Life, Inc. (AFL), a local nonprofit animal rescue group, is hosting its 10th annual Run for Rescue, Inspired by Spotty road race on Saturday, April 28, at Quassy Amusement Park here. The Run for Rescue is being held during Quassy’s season-opening weekend and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 …

For travellers enjoying the sights of Italy, Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa trains are the fastest way to see the country, and connect to all the major cities and smaller towns. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa trains carry around 1 million passengers a month on the high speed lines running from the north to the south of the country. There are …

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Young readers will be encouraged to hit the books as Quassy Amusement Park presents its 8th Annual “Ready To Read This Summer” program. “Ready To Read” is being launched with local and area school and public libraries invited to participate in the educational program. By completing three books, students will be eligible …

A significant alliance was announced today at the Hotel Investment Conference South Asia, as Vantage Hospitality Group and three preeminent names from the Asian American lodging community introduced VanMYT Hospitality and revealed plans to launch Vantage’s Value Inn Worldwide and Value Hotel Worldwide brands in India. Vantage Hospitality, the 10th largest hotel company in the …

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Quassy Amusement Park, one of the area’s largest seasonal employers, is now hiring for the 2012 season, which opens April 28. Applications are being accepted 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the park office, located near the Grand Carousel building in the 20-acre lakeside facility. Quassy is on Route …

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Egypt has reported another successful participation at the world’s leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin, encouraged by strengthened relations with other B2B participants and tourism industry leaders.  This year’s trade show was particularly important for Egypt, showcasing as the official partner and Guest of Honour at the show.  Egypt is the …

NEW YORK – Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, Conn., today announced that the “Wooden Warrior” has been selected as the About.com 2012 Readers’ Choice Award for Best New Roller Coaster of 2011. Now in its fifth year, the About.com Readers’ Choice Awards honor the best products, features and services across more than a dozen categories, …

Launches Personalized Holidays, Honeymoon Packages  and Enriching Singapore Family Fun and Active Lifestyle Experiences Mumbai, March 29, 2012: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL), India’s largest integrated travel and travel related financial services company, today unveiled unique and exciting international product offerings like personalized holidays, luxury honeymoon experiences, active lifestyle and family fun itineraries, to lure …

Mumbai, 27 March: Waterstones Hotel, a theme-based business luxury hotel from Mars Enterprises was inaugurated today at the hands of the group President Sanjay Narang at Andheri near Sahar airport. Together with the well established Waterstones Club located next door, Waterstones Hotel constitutes an exquisite offering that promises a guest an ‘Escape to Life,’ from …

March 27th 2012 – A mountaineer is aiming to become one of the youngest British climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, to help raise awareness of global environmental and sustainability issues and to commemorate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton, 21, is tackling the world’s highest mountain to raise money for international charity …

Tastes that take us to a higher level of savoring, by integrating local traditional products. Regular visitor of Crete, which– as he claims himself – feels his home, is the awarded chef Lefteris Lazarou (one-Michelin star) who designs the menu of Swell Restaurant (http://www.swellrestaurant.gr) where the prominent young chefs that have mastered by his side …

Burundi ist Best of the Best And the Tourism Oscar goes to… / Press release, Saturday, March 10th 2012 Once again, the allocation of the Best Exhibitor Awards (BEA) by Cologne Business School students within the scope of the International Tourism Exchange in Berlin was a very special trade fair highlight. For days on end, …

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Quassy Amusement Park is putting a new spin on family fun when the lakeside facility opens on April 28. A tea cup ride from Italian manufacturer Zamperla will be introduced at Quassy for the park’s 104th year. The ride features six family-sized cups with individually controlled spinning action all revolving on a …

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Do you have what it takes to be the first Quassy Summer Idol? Quassy Amusement Park and Waterbury radio station WATR are teaming up to present the Quassy Summer Idol singing competition at the Carousel Theatre stage this year. Registration for auditions has opened for the event, which will take place starting …