With the launch of its 2013 catalogs, Apple Vacations is the first US tour operator to incorporate image recognition into its vacation shopping experience. Using the new Apple Vacations Interactive app shoppers can launch high-definition video vignettes that further explore resorts, destinations and excursions via their smartphones or tablets.
Apple Vacations Interactive is a free app and is available at the Apple App Store, Google Play and Android Zoom. Apple Vacations Interactive can also be used as a universal QR reader.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55619-apple-vacations-2013-interactive-catalogs-new-vacation-shopping-experience
At the Berlin International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) will debut MOXY HOTELS (www.moxyhotels.com), its first entry into the economy tier, three-star hospitality segment in Europe. Designed to capture the rapidly emerging millennial traveler, the new brand combines contemporary stylish design, approachable service and, most importantly, an affordable price. The brand will debut in Italy, with the first MOXY HOTEL expected to open in Milan in early 2014.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54183-marriott-international-debuts-moxy-hotels-at-ihif
Vivanta by Taj – Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the latest accolade. Vivanta by Taj – Madikeri, Coorg, has made it to the Conde Nast Traveller US, UK and India’s Hot List 2013. The Conde Nast Traveller Hot list showcases some of the most authentic havens for travelers across the globe. The publication publishes the list every year and the final selection is made from hundreds of suggestions from magazine correspondents worldwide.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61926-vivanta-by-taj-madikeri-coorg-conde-nast-traveller
Princess Cruises has debuted a new look at how and why passengers cruise – as told through videos from Princess passengers themselves. Focusing on celebrations, these passenger accounts unveil many reasons for escaping completely on a cruise vacation.
The videos form the centerpiece of a new “Celebrations” campaign which launched today. Stories can be viewed at princess.com/celebrations, and Princess passengers who have recently celebrated a special occasion on board can submit their own stories at princess.com/sharestory before March 31, 2013 for a chance to win a 7-day Caribbean cruise for two aboard the new Royal Princess.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/59847-princess-cruises-celebrations-campaign/
Following pre-opening festivities including an exclusive in-room dining showcase, comprehensive design tours and an official celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony with partners Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, Meir Teper, Trevor Horwell and prolific architect David Rockwell, the world’s first Nobu Hotel Restaurant and Lounge Caesars Palace Las Vegas welcomed its first official guests on Feb. 4, 2013.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59288-caesars-palace-world-s-first-nobu-hotel-restauarant-lounge-las-vegas
Tourism Australia has released a short film entitled ‘Be Changed’ via YouTube aiming to inspire young international travellers and encourage them to embark on their own journey of discovery in Australia.
‘Be Changed’ was created by Infinity Squared and features a poem that was written and voiced by Bravo Child after viewing a short film inspired by Tourism Australia’s recent ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/63919-tourism-australia-invites-the-youth-traveller-to-be-changed
Las Vegas is a world-class vacation destination built on the principle of adult freedom, and no other tagline encapsulates this mentality better than the destination’s iconic “What happens here, stays here” advertising campaign. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this award-winning campaign, and this Monday Las Vegas unveiled a reimagined take on the pop culture-entrenched slogan with a variation of the theme titled “Vegas Enablers.”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/63040-las-vegas-what-happens-here-stays-here/
Las Vegas, one of the world’s most exciting travel locations, yesterday encouraged travelers to take a swing at the ultimate summer getaway by hitting a 16-foot piñata fashioned after the highly successful Mr. Las Vegasdotcom character featured in Las Vegas’ latest advertising campaign. The celebration in San Diego was the perfect kickoff to Cinco de Mayo weekend. The event culminated with one lucky grand prize winner breaking open the 3,500 pound piñata for a free trip to the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61469-las-vegas-ultimate-cinco-de-mayo-bash-mr-las-vegasdotcom-pinata
There is only one place to be on St. Patrick’s Day and that is Ireland. The St. Patrick’s Festival is truly one of the great spectacles of the world — a week-long celebration of music, dance and outdoor shows culminating in the stunning St. Patrick’s Day parade through the historic streets of Dublin on March 17th. The festival is one of the early year highlights on the cultural calendar in Ireland and what a year 2014 is going to be.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65572-tourism-ireland-st-patricks-day-parade-wild-atlantic-way-video
For one Grand Prize winner, the chance to discover a Decade of Kissimmee Memories with ten vacations to Central Florida’s premier vacation destination now awaits at www.decadeofmemories.com.
To enter the contest, eligible entrants are invited to write a story about how he or she would spend a decade of vacations in Kissimmee. Experience Kissimmee, the tourism marketing arm of Osceola County, Florida, will then select 25 semi-finalist entrants to bring their story to life with the destination’s Memory Maker Starter Kit containing a video camera and props from area attractions. Five finalist videos will be posted on Experience Kissimmee’s Facebook Page where the public will vote for their favorite entrant to win the Grand Prize – ten Kissimmee vacations with airfare, vacation villa accommodations at Westgate Resorts, and a rental car for the winner and up to five guests.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/59410-decade-of-kissimmee-memories/
