Air France offers gourmet expedition Paris-Jakarta-Lima with Lenôtre to celebrate its 80th anniversary

Paris, France, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Take-off is imminent with Guy Krenzer, Creative Director at Maison Lenôtre and his team of chefs…First stop is Jakarta with a caramelized pastry enclosing a Baba cake drenched in Grand Marnier and orange syrup with Cubeb pepper. Next stop Indonesia with an orange compote served with macerated orange slices. This gourmet… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) attended 3rd World Tourism Conference in Malacca, Malaysia

Malacca, Malaysia, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) attended the third edition of World Tourism Conference, an event jointly organized by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of Malaysia in Malacca, Malaysia from 21-23 October 2013. The theme of World Tourism Conference 2013 is “Global Tourism: Game Changers and Pace Setters”. The opening… Read the full press release

GBTA’s 4th GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H2 report: China Business Travel Spend to Increase by 14.3% in 2013

Despite Slower Than Expected Business Travel Growth, China Remains On Track to Become The World’s Largest Business Travel Market  Shanghai, China, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA publishes the results of its fourth GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H2 report. The GBTA commissioned Rockport Analytics, LLC to create a semi-annual business travel outlook for China. Sponsored by Visa,… Read the full press release

Eurostar and world-renowned Chef Patron, Raymond Blanc OBE, announce new winter menus for Eurostar’s Business Premier passengers

London, UK, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar and world-renowned Chef Patron, Raymond Blanc OBE, are today launching new winter menus for Eurostar’s Business Premier passengers, complete with Europe’s first high-speed Afternoon Tea offering, which will be served between 14.00 and 17.30. Responding to customer feedback which indicated a preference for lighter afternoon meals, Raymond Blanc has worked… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage invites young Islanders at its Big Draw family event at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery 28 October- 1 November

Jersey, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage is inviting young Islanders to take part in a variety of futuristic arts, crafts and family activities this half term, at its Big Draw family event at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November 10am – 4pm. Big Draw | Jersey Museum & Art… Read the full press release

27th Annual Spooky Zoo Spectacular at Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago, Il, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get ready to say boo to the bears and get ghoulish with the gorillas at Lincoln Park Zoo’s beloved Spooky Zoo Spectacular. Join the zoo’s Auxiliary Board on Saturday, October 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a FREE, safe, and totally spooky event that is perfect for the whole family. Trick… Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo’s science-learning app “Observe to Learn” honored with Superior Achievement Award by Illinois Association of Museums

Chicago, Il, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo’s innovative science-learning iPad and iPhone app Observe to Learn was presented with a Superior Achievement Award by the Illinois Association of Museums (IAM) at a ceremony held during the IAM Annual Conference in Peoria on October 18. “The Lincoln Park Zoo is leading the profession with this use of technology,” said… Read the full press release

Beach House’s restaurant Medium Rare at Iruveli Maldives awarded “2013 Award of Excellence” by Wine Spectator Magazine at 2013 Restaurant Wine List Awards

Maldives, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beach House at Iruveli Maldives is delighted to announce that its fine dining restaurant, Medium Rare, has been awarded the“2013 Award of Excellence” by New York based Wine Spectator Magazine, at the 2013 Restaurant Wine List Awards. The Restaurant Wine List Awards feature the world’s best selection of wine sat individual restaurant… Read the full press release

UK’s leading bus and rail operator FirstGroup picked up four awards and two commendations at National Transport Awards

London, UK, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup enjoyed a successful evening at last week’s (17 Oct) National Transport Awards.  The UK’s leading bus and rail operator came out on top as the most recognised private transport operator picking up four awards and two commendations. First Glasgow’s ‘The One’ bus service won the much coveted ‘Excellence in Travel… Read the full press release

Twin giant panda cubs at Zoo Atlanta officially named Mei Lun (may loon) and Mei Huan (may hwaan)

Atlanta, GA, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Giant panda cub duo has been named Mei Lun and Mei Huan via national vote ATLANTA – October 23, 2013 – One hundred days of “Cub A” and “Cub B” are over, and the twin giant panda cubs at Zoo Atlanta have officially been named Mei Lun (may loon) and Mei Huan (may… Read the full press release