Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — A gifted young designer from Leeds, Yorkshire is hoping to see her dreams take off thanks to a British Airways scheme to find the next generation of talent. Mandy Hudson, who at the age of 26 has already started her own fashion label, has been awarded a bursary of… Read the full news article
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — If love is in the air and wedding bells are on the horizon, why not come to the stunning location of Edinburgh Castle and join us at our Wedding Open Day on Saturday 19th October 2013? The Open Day will take place from 11:00 to 16:00 and will showcase Edinburgh Castle’s… Read the full news article
Visitors to Tantallon Castle are able to find out more about what lies beneath this month. North Berwick, Scotland, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Archaeologists from Historic Scotland and Kirkdale Archaeology are currently on site, along with a team of local volunteers from the Friends of North Berwick Museum, and are excavating a series of trenches within the… Read the full news article
Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — An original, tree-like art sculpture will be installed in the recently renovated lobby of the AAA Five DiamondFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, further enhancing the sleek space by reflecting its indoor-outdoor feel. The installation will be complete on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Conceived and created by Toronto-based artist Ken Gangbar, the 17-foot… Read the full news article
2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to some of Scotland’s most famous historic sites will be able to channel their inner artist next month. A number of Historic Scotland sites are taking part in ‘The Big Draw’, the world’s biggest drawing festival. The participating sites are Edinburgh Castle, Duff House, Bothwell Castle, Urquhart Castle, Iona Abbey, Castle… Read the full news article
2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — A young woman is to be given the chance to learn centuries old skills, to help conserve one of Orkney’s most impressive landmarks. Sophie Turner, aged 22 and a graduate in Photography and Film from Napier University in Edinburgh will take up her chisel and begin a four year apprenticeship in stonemasonry… Read the full news article
Prost! – Cheers! 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is now celebrating Oktoberfest until October 6 at Terminal 1’s concourse “Z”. Decked out in the style of this popular annual festival, concourse “Z” will feature brass-band music, traditional Bavarian costumes, and schuhplattler-style folk dancing to create the atmosphere of the Oktoberfest beer tents. Considered the… Read the full news article
2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Historic Scotland has unveiled its afternoon programme of activities at Rothesay Castle as part of this month’s ‘At Land and Sea’ event which is commemorating the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs. The organisation, which manages Rothesay Castle, will be offering free entry to the public from 2.30pm on Saturday 28th… Read the full news article
2013-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The countdown is on for people to vote for Edinburgh Castle to win the Top UK Heritage Attraction award in the prestigious British Travel Awards. The competition closes on 30th September 2013. The castle, which was awarded the accolade in 2011 and 2012, is the only Scottish heritage attraction on the short-list and… Read the full news article
2013-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A month of events at Stirling Castle to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden and the subsequent coronation of the infant King James V will culminate in a weekend of commemoration on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. After Flodden – Commemoration and Coronation will transport visitors back to… Read the full news article
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. Screams of pure panic pierce the night. There’s nowhere you’re safe in the most immersive horror experience in the region – Halloween Haunt at Kings Island! Halloween Haunt is a veritable playground of terror featuring more than 600 vile creatures lurking in… Read the full news article
2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A north Belfast cross-community arts organisation has been praised for its sterling drama performance, which was the culmination of a “Summer Arts Academy” sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund. New Lodge Arts held its week-long academy of dance, drama, visual arts and music for over sixty young people aged… Read the full news article
2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — One hundred years ago, the 1913 Ancient Monuments Act was passed into law – one of the many building blocks that eventually led to the creation of Historic Scotland. The Act was an amalgamation and extension of several earlier Acts. The earliest was The Ancient Monuments Protection Act of 1882, which was… Read the full news article
2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — From June – August 2013, the organisation, which is Scotland’s biggest operator of visitor attractions, reported 1,692,611 visitors, an increase of 14.8% on the same period last year. Across the agency’s 78 ticketed attractions, records were broken at flagship site Edinburgh Castle – up 26% on 2012 for the period June –… Read the full news article
2013-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs is this week visiting sites in Argyll which will benefit from funding from Historic Scotland to carry out conservation works. She will today visit the Picture House in Campbeltown, which is celebrating its centenary in 2013. Considered to be Scotland’s oldest continually working… Read the full news article
2013-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The occupation of Jersey is the subject of the popular BBC radio four programme, The Reunion, this weekend. The Reunion reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history. In this programme, presenter Sue MacGregor, reunites people who endured the difficult period during the German occupation of Jersey,… Read the full news article
From Munich to New York, Chicago and Tokyo – Experience the “Oktoberfest on board” on all long-haul flights from Germany 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year a Lufthansa crew wearing traditional Bavarian dress will once again take off from Munich during the annual Oktoberfest beer festival, bringing with them a touch of local colour to selected… Read the full news article
2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raise a glass and celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month this September! In honor of our Kentucky Bourbon Country roots, 21c Museum Hotels is celebrating across the country with a bevy of Bourbon-based events and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore Kentucky’s native spirit, the 21c Bourbon Heritage Month… Read the full news article
2013-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Organizers for FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL Presented by Target–the multi-faceted celebration of Hispanic entertainment and culture—have announced their schedule of performances taking place on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Featuring performances from some of the biggest names in Latino music from Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Fernandez, Demi Lovato, Wisin Y Yandel,… Read the full news article
Following the success of Private Room, Four Seasons launches its 4th pop up bar on September 26, 2013 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new pop-up bar concept at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech is inspired by American speakeasies during the Prohibition era of the 1920s, when alcohol was banned in the United States and where patrons were advised to “speak softly”… Read the full news article
Music, dance and the arts usher in the fall season on Lanai 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Uhane Pohaku Na Moku O Hawaii, in partnership with Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, announces the fourth bi-annual Ho’okupu Hula No Lanai Cultural Festival October 4-5, 2013. The complimentary festival, meaning “a gift of hula to Lanai,” joins together hula halau from around the world who have… Read the full news article
2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an Iron Age ‘loch village’ in Wigtownshire, the first of its kind to be found in Scotland. Experts believe that the significant find could be ‘Scotland’s Glastonbury’, a reference to the Glastonbury Lake Village in Somerset, a site of international significance. The excavation was part-financed with… Read the full news article
Runners can tour the Alamo City by foot or bike with live music as their guide. 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon, held on November 17, will feature new routes that highlight San Antonio’s unique culture and history combined with its hip and rejuvenated neighborhoods. All of… Read the full news article
2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of gaining 21,000 “Likes” (and counting) on facebook, 21c Museum Hotels is thanking our fans with an opportunity to win a limited edition White Penguin sculpture by Italian artist collective Cracking Art Group. To enter, fans can visit 21c Museum Hotels’ facebook page and visit the ‘WIN ME” tab to complete the sweepstakes form. Daily… Read the full news article
2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — All roads in Holyrood Park will be closed to vehicle traffic during the end of the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks Display this Sunday 1st September 2013 between 18:00 and 23:00 with the exception of the loop road This includes the roads between Horse Wynd and Holyrood Gait/Holyrood Road. A number of park staff will be… Read the full news article
London, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel in London is pleased to announce that this year, legendary British fashion accessories designer, Lulu Guinness, will be designing the hotel’s Christmas tree. Taking inspiration from her recent collections, Lulu will be decorating the Brown’s Christmas tree and adding her glamorous festive touches to various areas of… Read the full news article
Powell, OH, 2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate all that is fall and Jungle Jack Hanna’s 35th “Hanna-versary” at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium during seasonal celebrations and new fall hours. In celebration of Jungle Jack Hanna’s 35th “Hanna-versary” at the Columbus Zoo, Jack and his animal friends will visit the Zoo on Sept. 21-22 from 9… Read the full news article
2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stirling Castle will provide the focal point for a series of activities next month to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden. The battle took place on 9 September 1513, when James IV led a Scottish army into Northumberland, where they were met by an English force. The Scots suffered… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Surrounded by numerous shopping malls, department stores, boutiques and market stalls in the heart of Causeway Bay, The Excelsior, Hong Kong has prepared an exciting getaway package that allows guests to enjoy enticing dining and exclusive shopping offers in celebration of this year National Day. The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s National Day package starts at… Read the full news article
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers may be rising significantly at Shannon Airport this summer season but even in the rush these days, some still stand out more than others – particularly if they are world famous celebrities! Among others, in June the airport had Irish-American royalty in Jean Kennedy Smith, last month it was Bruce… Read the full news article