Ten days left for Hawaii keiki to submit artwork that may adorn a 737-800 aircraft HONOLULU — 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — School-aged children in Hawaii have just 10 more days to submit their artwork for Alaska Airlines’ statewide “Paint the Plane” contest. The contest is a partnership between the airline, Hawaii State Department of Education and… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Arts and Culture
Chicago – Twirl, Twist And Turn Into The New Year
Winter Dance 2013 and Wired Fridays Begin January 4 at the Chicago Cultural Center 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — As winter takes hold, swing into the new year with Winter Dance 2013 and Wired Fridays DJ/dance series at the Chicago Cultural Center (77 East Randolph). Both events are free to the public. Winter Dance 2013 Winter’s version… Read the full news article
VisitEngland Has ‘Licence to Thrill’ at EIBTM 2012
Delegates to enjoy 007-themed cocktails and giveaways 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to VisitEngland’s stand at EIBTM 2012 will be ‘shaken, not stirred’, with a special James Bond-themed cocktail reception and fantastic competition prizes up for grabs. Running from 27-29 November in Barcelona, Spain, EIBTM is the world’s largest meetings and events trade show, attracting thousands of visitors… Read the full news article
Virginia Will Shine This Holiday Season with 100 Miles of Lights
Millions of lights, grand illuminations and celebrations bring families together for the holidays RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families and friends looking for a little sparkle over the holidays will find hundreds of ways to celebrate together in Virginia. The state’s legendary 100 Miles of Lights connects world-class illuminations across six cities – Richmond, Williamsburg,… Read the full news article
Chicago, It’s Tu-Tu Wonderful!
Holiday Favorite Dance-Along Nutcracker® Returns to Chicago Cultural Center, Sunday, December 9 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The visions of sugar plums aren’t just dancing in their heads….the sugar plums are actually dancing when the 9th Annual Dance-Along Nutcracker® returns to the Chicago Cultural Center, Sunday, December 9. Presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special… Read the full news article
Chicago Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate Alive With Sound Of Music As Holiday Favorite Returns
Caroling at Cloud Gate, Fridays at 6p.m. Nov. 23 – Dec. 21 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate the holidays in Millennium Park, when Caroling at Cloud Gate returns on Friday evenings from November 23 through December 21, 2012 at 6 PM during the holiday season. This free program, presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs… Read the full news article
ENGLAND’S STARRING ROLE
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — England has a star turn in huge cinema releases next year, including new ventures from Richard Curtis, the Coen Brothers and Edgar Wright. The English pub, stately homes and London’s skyline will all take their turn in the limelight in these most anticipated releases: Great Expectations Rounding off the year that marked… Read the full news article
The Gran Meliá Fénix Hotel, a luxury epicenter for your Christmas shopping
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the winter sun and take a stroll to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum to visit the temporary exhibition. Stop along the way to refuel with some traditional hot chocolate and churros. From there, you can walk to the heart of the capital, the Plaza Mayor, to browse the Craft Market stalls… Read the full news article
Hilton HHonors Breaks Into Song and Dance with Flash Mob in Shanghai
Official Sponsor of Elton John China Tour Delivers Unforgettable Experience & Ticket Giveaway Contest SHANGHAI – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, delighted onlookers in Shanghai with a first of its kind musical flash mob. Set along the city’s iconic East Nanjing Road, 80 dancers… Read the full news article
British Airways Traditional beats technology, for Christmas Cards
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — These may be modern times, but research from British Airways shows that we’re old fashioned at heart. Over 66 per cent of us would prefer a traditional, comedy or charity Christmas card, compared to just one per cent who would like an e-card. The research also found that when it comes to… Read the full news article
British Airways The Opening Gambit
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Terminal 5 features in the new Coen brothers film Gambit, released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland this Wednesday – 21 November. Cameron Diaz, Colin Firth and Alan Rickman are cast in the comedy caper, which features famous British locations including British Airways home Terminal 5, The Savoy, Syon House… Read the full news article
Qatar Tourism Authority supports Campaign Promoting Law of Ethics in Qatar
Qatar, Doha – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling on all visitors and residents of Qatar to understand the country’s rich tradition and values, Qatar Tourism Authority’s (QTA) is supporting the campaign promoting the reinforcement of the country’s Law of Ethics. A campaign run by a group of writers, was a call to remind visitors and residents… Read the full news article
The Next Big Thing in World Coffee Culture is Brewing at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Re-imagined Café Britt coffee house featuring the finest Costa Rican coffee, light fare and outdoor seating is now open Costa Rica – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coffee aficionados can put another hot destination on their map of places around the world to enjoy a fantastic cup of coffee and warm and friendly atmosphere to socialize with… Read the full news article
Dusit Thani Manila’s Christmas Tree Project Year III
“A HUNDRED VOICES. TEN HOPES. ONE CHRISTMAS STORY”. Dusit Thani Manila’s Christmas Tree Contest Year III November 15 – December 28, 2012 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — After the successfully-staged Christmas Tree Contests in the past two consecutive years dubbed as “Unity in Diversity” with Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes as grand winner in 2010 and “The Family Tree” with The Cruz… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Puts Lebanese Artistic Legacy Front and Centre
Striking abstract creations by celebrated Lebanese sculptor Anachar Basbous stand sentry at the Hotel’s facade Beirut, Lebanon – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut no longer need to trek to Lebanon’s most famous galleries to get their fill of local artistic genius, now that the latest sculptural collection is on display at the Hotel…. Read the full news article
Budapest Airport, New Beaujolais Arrives With Air France
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The legendary Beaujolais Nouveau, this year’s first new French wine arrived to Hungary not on stage-coach or riverboat but on board of an Air France flight completed by a CRJ-1000 aircraft. The world famous French new wine is traditionally opened and marketed on the third Thursday of November each year. Wine experts… Read the full news article
Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED Hosted an Evening of Design & Eclectic Art
WIRED’s Chris Anderson Captivated Guests at San Francisco Marriott Union Square. Select Motion Work from Critically Acclaimed Photographer Artist Todd McLellan and Brick Art from artist Nathan Sawaya were also on Display. 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, and WIRED, hosted Design Beats: Maker earlier tonight Thursday, November… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT: Go Dawgs! Go Cougs! Celebrate the Apple Cup with a visit to Woodland Park Zoo and an admission discount. From Nov. 19-25, wear any garb from University of Washington or Washington State University, such as… Read the full news article
Virginia Launches The LINCOLN Movie Trail
Spielberg’s biopic LINCOLN is the subject of a new trail that connects film sites, restaurants and shops in Richmond and Petersburg RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The worlds of movie magic and travel are set to come together in Virginia with the launch of The LINCOLN Movie Trail. LINCOLN, directed by Steven Spielberg and… Read the full news article
A French affair at Capella Singapore
SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the series of exciting epicurean adventures taking place during The Vintners’ Tour from 23 to 25 November 2012, The Knolls at Capella Singapore is delighted to bring to local food connoisseurs a culinary treat with Two-Michelin- Starred French celebrity chef Jean-André Charial from the world renowned l’Oustau de… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists are brushing up on their painting pastimes. A pair of the zoo’s Humboldt penguins and Chai, an Asian elephant, will be creating colorful, original paintings that will be available for purchase during the annual Holiday Silent Auction held at the zoo… Read the full news article
Announcing the Kid-Kation Drawing Contest at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Boston’s best family hotel encourages kids to create the next cover of its children’s activity books Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — All kids are stars at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. But now one child has the chance to be the Hotel’s very own Pablo Picasso: announcing the Kid-Kation Drawing Contest. Kids near and far are encouraged to… Read the full news article
AIR FRANCE MUSIC LAUNCHES ITS IPHONE APP
Listen, the sky has something to say… 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Well-known for its trendy tracks and exclusive contents, Air France Music is now offering music lovers a new iPhone app: “Music in the Sky”, created by the agency BETC. The principle is as poetic as it is fun, with pieces of music hidden in the… Read the full news article
Christkindlmarkt Holiday Market & Festival Held at The Hershey Story Museum
Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its Pennsylvania German collection, The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue hosts the annual Christkindlmarkt Holiday Market & Festival on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A special admission rate of $6… Read the full news article
Indian Film Industry Awards Thailand as Best International Destination for Film-Making
Mumbai, 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) received the most coveted ‘Best Destination International’ Award on behalf of Thailand at the prestigious “Cinemascape” hosted in Mumbai on 24th-25th October, 2012 at Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai. Now in its 6th year, Cinemascape is the annual gathering of the Indian film fraternity & small… Read the full news article
New design exhibit at Helsinki Airport invites visitors inside a design tent
2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finavia has opened a new exhibition of images of Finnish design products in the design gallery. It is also a design camp where passengers can rest, enjoy and spend time before departure. Helsinki Airport Design Camp continues Finavia’s Art Port gallery concept. Passengers get the chance to enjoy Finnish art, design, expertise and creative… Read the full news article
Better Than Fiction – Lonely Planet’s True Travel Tales from 32 Great Fiction Writers
2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — What do you get when Lonely Planet asks 32 of the world’s most acclaimed fiction writers to describe their most meaningful non-fictional journeys? The answer is Better Than Fiction, a treasure trove of surprising and inspiring new tales written especially for Lonely Planet, published this month. Better Than Fiction boasts an outstanding… Read the full news article
HYATT AND FOLIO FINE WINE PARTNERS ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW CANVAS ART OF LIVING DIGITAL APP AND CANVAS PINOT NOIR
Free app is iPhone and Android user friendly and adds social media element to guests’ stay Canvas Pinot Noir to debut in North America Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in 2013 CHICAGO, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Folio Fine Wine Partners, announce today the launch of Folio Fine Wine Partners’… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Prague Concierge Helps Guests Find Their Family Roots in the Czech Republic
Guests receive migration map, family tree, photos and more in historical leather bound book Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — At Four Seasons Hotel Prague, the Concierge has teamed up with a respected genealogy company to help guests find their family roots in Prague and the Czech Republic. Chef Concierge Petr Zezula says: “In history-rich Prague,… Read the full news article
Sir Richard Branson visits Virgin Galactic employees in Mojave, CA
And applauds unique achievements and re-names spaceship manufacturing company 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, today dropped into his Mojave, Calif.-based Virgin Galactic space company as part of a visit to the Los Angeles area. During his visit, Sir Richard, accompanied by his daughter, Holly, toured the extensive facilities and… Read the full news article