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Princess Cruises' Next New Ship to be Based in China Year Round.

The BBVA-El Celler de Can Roca tour visits U.S., Argentina and Turkey this summer.

A more international tour: Group will cover 40,000 miles over three continents this year.

- El Celler de Can Roca will travel with 40 staff members from its kitchen and dining room.

- It has been atop Restaurant magazine's influential World's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto Applauds Grupo Vidanta for $1.3 Billion Investment in New Tourism Offerings for Mexico. 

Naturalis Bio Resort & SPA: A Jump Back to the Past… Where Man and Nature Come Together. If paradise exists, it might be Naturalis Bio Resort & Spa. Situated in Martano, in the heart of Salento, it is a wonderful 18th-century farming village, today transformed into a charming resort.

Seabourn Unveils Names Of Its Newest Ships: Seabourn Encore And Seabourn Ovation.

Department of Tourism, National Food Institute and Thai Chef's Association Jointly Organize "The 1st Thailand Gourmet Festival 2015".

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, the third Hyatt branded hotel in Istanbul joining Grand Hyatt Istanbul and Park Hyatt Istanbul Maçka Palas. The opening of this five-star hotel marks the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to this important commercial hub and popular tourist destination.

SixtyFive, a New Cocktail Lounge Adjacent to the Famed Room, Now Open Weeknights for Cocktails.

Intimate Maui Hotel Re-launches with New Suites and Pool and Dining Experience.

Princess Cruises Debuts "Chocolate Journeys" in Partnership with New Program Offers Guests the Most Delectable Chocolate Experience at Sea.

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Launches Specialization in Spa and Health Management.

Collaboration agreements with industry leaders Genolier Swiss Medical Network and ESPA will immerse students in practical, industry-specific learning while pursuing their studies.

About Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management is a private Swiss Institution that offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. Les Roches is accredited at university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) (www.neasc.org) and offers programs in the fields of hospitality, tourism, event and entertainment management. Nestled in the Swiss Alps at 1,274 meters in the small village of Bluche, just a few minutes' drive from the famous ski and golf resort of Crans Montana, Les Roches offers its international student body a young and dynamic educational environment, perfect to mature in and gain experience to start an exciting and diverse professional career. Les Roches students have the possibility to transfer to/from Les Roches branch campuses and affiliated campuses in Spain, China and Jordan (Les Roches International Hotel Management School, Marbella, Spain; Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College (LRJJ), Shanghai, China and The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA), Amman, Jordan). For more information, please visit www.lesroches.edu. Les Roches is part of Laureate Hospitality Education, a leading hospitality management education group (www.laureatehospitality.com).

World Renowned Chefs Gather in Los Cabos November 30 - December 6 for "Sabor a Cabo" a First-Class Tour of Baja's Best Food & Wine

The Canary Islands continues to commit to interaction with the end public to promote the islands as a tourist destination. Through Promotur, has presented two new initiatives, "Star in Your Own Brilliant Story" and "Change Your Story into a Fantastic Film", as part of its "Shine Again" online platform, designed to encourage tourists from across Europe to visit the islands.

The campaign invites people to star in a 'brilliant' story in their holidays and, for those who have already enjoyed the experience, to share it with a cinematographic approach through this platform and the Facebook page of Turismo de Islas Canarias.

Contestants in "Star in Your Own Brilliant Story" have until 10 July to enter and the winners will be drawn on 15 July. People who enter the second competition, to share the 'script' of their experience, have until 15 December to enter and can also win a €3,000 voucher for shopping at Amazon. Plus, the best story will be made with professional resources and actors and shown on the Internet.

Canary Islands - Increasingly Popular Destination for Ireland

The Canary Islands is working hard to attract tourists from Ireland, after studies have shown that the country has consolidated its position as one of the main suppliers of tourists in recent years. The latest figures gathered by Promotur in 2013 show that of the total number of Irish tourists who travel abroad, 46% visit the Canaries. It also highlights that Irish tourists are the most repeat destination.

The climate, relaxation and the natural appeal of the islands and their volcanoes are the main reasons for Irish tourists to visit. With an average stay of 9.3 days tourists from Ireland account for 3,4% of visitors, with couples being the most common types of tourists, followed by families (11,6%).

In terms of preferences for the 7 islands on the archipelago, Irish tourists favour Lanzarote firstly (nearly 50%), followed by Tenerife (nearly 22%), with Gran Canaria in third place (18,8%), according to the figures on tourist distribution by island.

To enter the "Shine Again" Platform competitions, see http://www.shineagain.com

EVEN™ Hotels, the newest brand from IHG, meets the large and growing demand for a hotel brand to help wellness-minded travelers keep their balance on the road at an affordable price point. An industry first, EVEN Hotels invites wellness on every journey by providing solutions for all aspects of travelers' wellness needs.

The brand launched in 2012 and is expected to be a key pillar in the IHG portfolio of preferred brands and in the long term, a key driver in market share growth in the U.S. EVEN Hotels expects to open its first properties in June 2014 and continue strategic development efforts in key markets including the Tri-state area, the Washington, D.C. area, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles.

The Gordon Ramsay Group comprises the restaurant business of acclaimed chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author Gordon Ramsay. Run by Managing Director Stuart Gillies, it employs more than 700 people in the UK through its collection of 12 restaurants.

Congratulations to Gordon and his team for this great news.

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Burj Al Arab Unveils its Wedding in the Skies, 212 Metres Above the Arabian Gulf

Washington Restaurant Association Pioneers Use of Google Glass Technology within Foodservice Industry with Live Stream of Major Trade Show.

To engage its members and add a new dimension to its trade show presence, the Washington Restaurant Association (WRA) will unveil Google Glass technology at the 2014 Northwest Foodservice Show (NWFSS) on April 13-14. This is the first time the foodservice industry has featured Google Glass live streaming at a major trade show.

Congratulations Didix !

Didix, market leader in the Netherlands in gift cards and leisure promotions, annouced today that it has completed two acquisitions in the United Kingdom; that of Gourmet Society and Restaurant Choice. The Gourmet Society is one of the largest and most successful subscription based dining clubs in the UK with more than 500,000 members and 7,000 affiliated restaurants. Restaurant Choice is the first open-loop restaurant gift voucher scheme in the UK and is welcomed at more than 1,500 restaurants throughout Britain.

Its long coastline, the purity of its water and the nutritional resources of the sea are highly unique advantages that Chile has in relation to its competitors which have allowed developing an industry that has grown exponentially over the last 30 years.

More than 350 Excursions Already Planned for Luxury Line's Sold Out Global Voyage

Premium Chocolatier Celebrates with Perfect Pairings and a Chance to Win a Trip to the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen