2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Conference & Spa Hotel, Istanbul Tuzla: The property featuring 249 rooms is already under construction and scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2013. It is Carlson Rezidor’s 7th hotel in Istanbul and further… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: August 15, 2013
Tourism Vancouver opens its newly renovated Visitor Centre located in downtown Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — After a complete redesign and renovation, Tourism Vancouver’s flagship Visitor Centre across from Canada Place is now open. Designed with a modern, West Coast esthetic, the renovated Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre features a “living wall” with 600 plants, a Hesquiaht totem pole carved by renowned Vancouver Island artist Tim Paul, and… Read the full press release
Byron Hayter appointed Executive Head Chef L’Horizon Hotel Jersey
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — L’Horizon Hotel have welcomed new Executive Head Chef, Byron Hayter to their team. Byron has been making waves in the local food world and after cheffing at boutique Silks Hotel and the acclaimed Stocks Hotel in Sark, food provenance is high on Byron’s list of priorities: “In the Channel Islands – and here… Read the full press release
The popular Dinosaur Island experience to extend its stay At Columbus Zoo through October 27
POWELL, OH, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Due to dino demand at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the popular Dinosaur Island experience will remain open daily through October 27. Twenty-five animatronic dinosaurs arrived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on April 29 and found a home in the Australia and the Islands region of the Zoo. Originally set… Read the full press release
Top Latin Artists and Entertainers to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Las Vegas
Luis Miguel, Alejandro Fernandez, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Carlos Santana, Lila Downs and More Are Among Top Latin Artists and Entertainers Celebrating El Grito LAS VEGAS, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Travelers looking for the best Mexican Independence Day celebrations this side of the Rio Grande need travel no further than Las Vegas for exciting El Grito! festivities. Thousands of visitors… Read the full press release
Smithsonian’s National Zoo announced two Sumatran tiger cubs born
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — The Great Cats team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating a conservation victory. The Zoo’s female Sumatran tiger, Damai, gave birth to two cubs Monday, Aug. 5. The cubs appear healthy, and keepers have observed Damai grooming and nursing them. “It’s taken more than two years of perseverance getting to know Damai… Read the full press release
George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope at Millennium Park’s Summer Film Series in Chicago on Wednesday, August 21, 2013
American epic space opera created by George Lucas will be an encore to the Summer Film Series originally set to conclude on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with “Dreamgirls” 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Millennium Park Foundation are pleased to announce an encore to Millennium Park’s Summer Film Series: a FREE… Read the full press release
Beach House Iruveli Maldives launched Govvafushi deserted island castaway escapes
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Indulge in your own island idyll in the Maldives with the Beach House Iruveli’s Castaway Escapes. Guests can now enjoy exclusive access to a secluded and uninhabited island for the day or an overnight trip. Newly launched, the Beach House Iruveli offers guests a selection of Morning, Sunset and Overnight Escapes to the… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo’s four Asian small-clawed otter pups given clean bill of health by the zoo’s veterinarians
SEATTLE, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s four Asian small-clawed otter pups received their first wellness exam and were given a clean bill of health by the zoo’s animal health team. Veterinarians also confirmed that all of the pups are males and range in weight from 1.2 to 1.4 pounds. The pups were born June 11… Read the full press release
Marriott International, Inc. launched energy saving initiatives across Europe Hotels to reduce carbon dioxide or Co2 emissions
Three New Initiatives Will Help Reduce Energy Consumption Across Europe Hotels. London, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched a number of strategic energy saving initiatives in Europe to reduce carbon dioxide or C02 emissions versus annual targets by an additional 7 percent over the next three years. Forged in response to the company’s… Read the full press release
The U.S. Travel Association launched web site to help deliver appeals from international travelers to improve the U.S. entry process
Website spotlights significant dilemma in entry procedures voiced by international travelers upon arrival at nation’s gateway airports WASHINGTON, D.C., 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today launched “Traveler’s Voice” (www.travelersvoice.org) to help deliver appeals from travelers to improve the U.S. entry process. The website features video messages from international travelers immediately following their exit… Read the full press release