Festival Announces First Night Headliner and Performers on Bud Light Stage 2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The theme is “fun” for this year’s 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in Grant Park and what better way to kick off the line up of headline talent at the Petrillo Music Shell than with recent two-time Grammy® Award… Read the full press release
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2013 Nebraska Passport sites selected
Program to feature prizes from Nebraska Lottery LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Nebraska Tourism Commission is announcing the 80 featured stops in the 2013 Nebraska Passport today. New this year are special-interest tours featuring top picks from past travelers, art galleries, craft breweries and literary stops. The Passport program encourages travelers to explore Nebraska,… Read the full press release
The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has launched a new website for film makers and producers
Palm Springs, Calif., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has launched a new website, www.psfilmfriendly.com, for film makers and producers sourcing locations in Palm Springs for upcoming movies, television commercials and advertising photo shoots. The new “virtual film office” features an image library, a free film permit application and procedures and a directory… Read the full press release
LAX FEATURES CELEBRATED LOS ANGELES ARTISTS IN NEW EXHIBITIONS
Los Angeles, California, 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, unveils two new art exhibits at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – A Look at COLA Individual Artist Fellowships featuring paintings, hand-drawn animation, photographs, film and mixed-media artworks, and My Life in Airports featuring Deborah Aschheim’s… Read the full press release
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Four Square Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin
2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year why not follow up St. Patrick’s Day festivities with a visit to Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin for a St. Patrick’s Four Square Dinner – four tempting dishes served at the same time, the perfect way to round-off the city celebrations? Executive Chef Terry White has created a feast of the best of Irish cuisine with… Read the full press release
Two “Egg”cellent Easter Brunch Options at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — With two delicious brunch options, children’s activities, live piano music, chocolate sculptures and beautiful floral displays, things are definitely going to be “hopping” at Four SeasonsHotel St. Louis on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Easter brunch in the 6th floor ballroom features more than 50 delectable delicacies, including an omelet station, fresh fruit, smoked salmon,… Read the full press release
EL Questro Wilderness Park Re-Opens For the 2013 Season
Australia, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of Australia’s most spectacular destinations, El Questro Wilderness Park, will re-open its gates again from 29 March 2013 to welcome visitors to the magnificent Kimberley region in far north Western Australia. Re-emerging after the glorious annual wet season El Questro Homestead will re-open on 29 March, followed by The Station on… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Celebrates Cherry Blossom Festival In The U.S. Capital
Hong Kong, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of the centennial celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is offering its Cherry Blossom Bloom package. Starting at USD 395, the package includes: Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe room Buffet breakfast for… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Presents ‘Celebrate Traditional Tastes With Flare’ At Flare Restaurant
PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya has introduced a fresh, new menu at its Flare restaurant that would feature the authentic taste of Thai cuisine. The new menu is available from Friday 1 March 2013. Guests will enjoy flavors traditionally found in rural Thai kitchens that have been combined with the finest products sourced from… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association: Travel Continues to Lead Export Growth
Accounts for 23 Percent Rise in U.S. Exports Washington, D.C., 2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that the U.S. trade deficit widened in January. “The travel industry generated a trade surplus of $4.6 billion in January, which was up… Read the full press release
Eight-Day-Old Southern White Rhino Takes “Charge” at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Eight-Day-Old Southern White Rhino Takes “Charge” At San Diego Zoo Safari Park 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kayode, an eight-day-old male southern white rhino, spent the morning running and interacting with his mother at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The youngster was eager to explore all the fun the 55-acre East African Plains habitat had to… Read the full press release
Find Fun For Your Family in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether your family seeks thrills and chills, cocoa baths, ‘sweet’ history, four-star, four-diamond dining and accommodations, Hershey, PA, is the place for everyone to enjoy their own brand of fun and experience it all…together. “Families live farther from each other now than in the past, so traveling together is often… Read the full press release
FUN BEGINS AT TORONTO PEARSON THIS MARCH BREAK
Toronto, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers are planning and packing and getting ready to kick off their March Break here at the airport. This year Toronto Pearson is expecting 101,000 guests on March 7 and 107,000 on March 8 These will be the two busiest days of the March Break season. On a typical day, Toronto Pearson… Read the full press release
Happy Birthday Oliver! Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire Invites Guests and Their Dogs to Join the Celebration
Oliver Beckington, Hampshire’s favourite Labrador, celebrates his second birthday with a special weekend package. 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is hard to believe that almost two years have passed since little Oliver Beckington arrived to begin his life of luxury in the countryside at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, and there is no doubt that he has fast become… Read the full press release
NextGenJazz Series Back To Showcase New Voices In Chicago Jazz At The Drake Hotel
CHICAGO, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Beginning April 2013, on the first three Thursdays of April, May, June, July, September and October, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., some of… Read the full press release
Palm Springs, California – Desert Living Home Spring Show Comes to Convention Center
Eco-Friendly Products, How-to Seminars and Home Improvement Tips Palm Springs, Calif. 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — With spring cleaning season just around the corner, residents and visitors can work on their home projects and shop at the semi-annual Desert Living Home Show scheduled Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The… Read the full press release
Four Hands at Four Seasons is a one-of-a-kind full body treatment: A True Indulgence for the Senses at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
New treatment at spectacular rooftop Spa. 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine being cocooned up above the vibrant city in a private rooftop sanctuary enjoying a world of peace and serenity. The spectacular Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane features nine glass-walled treatment rooms, all with breathtaking views over the treetops of Hyde Park, and each with its… Read the full press release
Hilton Lake Taupo Becomes Home of Zimbabwean Sculpture Made By 2.5 Billion-Year Old Stones
Hilton Lake Taupo Exhibits The Singular Most Collected Form Of African Art, Also In the Collections Of The Museum Of Modern Art In New York TAUPO, New Zealand, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fifteen pieces of valuable and rare Zimbabwean sculptures have found their home at Hilton Lake Taupo. Made from stones such as butterjade, cobalt, opalstone, verdite… Read the full press release
Music Legends of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Richmond, Va., 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is for lovers of music. Nowhere is that more true than along The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. The Crooked Road connects some of the most famous and authentic bluegrass and old-time country music venues in the world together on a self-guided trail experience. Legends such as Dr. Ralph Stanley,… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013 offered as free ebook to celebrate 1,000,000 fans each on Twitter and Facebook
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the world’s #1 guidebook publisher, reached 1 million fans each on both Twitter and Facebook this week. To celebrate, and thank its loyal community, the publisher has launched its “Thanks a Million” campaign. As part of the campaign, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013, the latest edition of the annual series… Read the full press release
Calling All Runners: Book a Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Boston for the Boston Marathon
Every comfort and essential that runners and their families could need, just minutes away from the Boston Marathon finish line. 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Boston Marathon is just over a month away on April 15, 2013. Runners and their families in search of last-minute accommodations need not look further: Four Seasons Hotel Boston to the rescue. Boston’s… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Austin Hosts Earth Hour Candlelight Dinner in TRIO
Sustainable food, biodynamic wines and candlelight on the evening’s menu. 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hundreds of candles, moonlight and dessert en flambé are just a few of the items on the menu for this month’s Earth Hour Candlelight Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Taking place Saturday, March 23, 2013 in TRIO, the event coincides with Earth Hour celebrations around the world, during which… Read the full press release
HERSHEY: March Short & Sweet
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — March Short & Sweet ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN HERSHEY: Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. American Idiot stops at Hershey Theatre for five shows March 15-17. Tickets start at $32 (processing fees… Read the full press release
Fairmont Heritage Place Announces New Luxury Residences at Mayakoba in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Toronto, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eco-Resort Introduces 30 Residences in Exclusive Enclave on the Caribbean Sea Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the newest addition to its private residence club offering with the launch of Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba. Located in the most exclusive resort complex of the Mexican Caribbean, in the vibrant heart of the Mayan… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Air Expo Opens Tomorrow Double its Size
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Abu Dhabi Air Expo starts tomorrow and runs through 7th March 2013 Over 12,000 visitors expected to visit Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the patronage… Read the full press release
Two in One: Traditional Turkish Bath is Now Enriched with Yogurt for a Gourmet Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is offering an authentic and effective treatment, Epicurean Hammam, designed to smooth, moisturize and purify skin instantly, combining millennia old traditions with food elements. Yogurt, which is a valuable health food for all age groups and a typical element in Turkish culinary traditions, is added in the stages… Read the full press release
Best Job in the World is back: Australian tourism is hiring
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia is teaming up with industry and State and Territory tourism partners in a new A$4 million campaign targeting the international youth market – a segment which last year contributed nearly A$12 billion in tourism spending and a quarter of all Australia’s international visitors. At the heart of the campaign is… Read the full press release
‘Picture Jersey’ campaign asks islanders to share their favourite view
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxury Jersey Hotels, the Jersey Evening Post and Jersey Post are all getting behind the Picture Jersey campaign which will give amateur photographers the chance to share their favourite island view as a postcard. The initiative has been developed by Luxury Jersey Hotels and launches next month with a photography competition in… Read the full press release
Qatar Tourism Authority to showcase Qatar’s finest at ITB Berlin, 6-10 March 2013
Largest Qatar hospitality institutions to participate – Souq Waqif, Diplomatic Club, Katara Hospitality, Katara Cultural Village, Ministry of Culture Arts & Heritage, and QMA Major tour operators and tourism companies to share pavilion – Regency Holidays, Discover Qatar, Qatar International Adventures, Qatar International Tours, Gulf Adventures Tourism 18 Qatar Hotels to attend… Read the full press release
ZOO ATLANTA BIDS BON VOYAGE TO MACHI THE GORILLA
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mother of Willie B.’s only son is headed to Knoxville after more than three decades in Atlanta WHO: She’s a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with family ties in Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina and the North Georgia mountains, and she may soon start a new branch of her family tree in Tennessee. Machi, a 36-year-old… Read the full press release