2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keepers at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park gave five-week-old rhino calf Shomili, or Mili, as keepers call her, a bottle feeding as part of her daily nutritional routine this morning. Animal care has been giving the greater one-horned rhino calf bottle feedings since first time mother Sundari has not been able… Read the full press release
Unrivaled Cultural Celebrations among Highlights for Ushering in a Year of Luck and Excitement this February in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — In Chinese astrology, The Year of the Snake is marked by intuition, instinct and thoughtfulness. This February, Las Vegas resorts will prepare for the Chinese New Year, celebrating Asian culture with stunning… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grab your guitar, pull out the drum sticks, dust off the microphone and warm up the vocal cords, Hilton Sydney‘s Marble Bar is scouting to discover Sydney’s next up-and-coming live band, with the launch of ‘Discovered at Marble Bar’. ‘Discovered at Marble Bar’ is a social media driven competition where contestants… Read the full press release
BEIJING, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Beijing today announced its plans for its health club’s reopening. A truly healthy and relaxing sanctuary! Busy professionals and worldwide travelers in Beijing can now work out in one of the city’s premier international hotels, as Hilton Beijing today announced the grand opening of its upgraded Hilton Beijing Health Club, offering… Read the full press release
Celebrate love with intimate dinners, romantic Spa treatments, and a gift of love this Valentine’s Day. 2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ —The time for flowers, candles, hearts, chocolates and candy is here again. Valentine’s Day celebrates love, the essence of life since early times, romantically depicted in novels, movies and music. This Valentine’s Day, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria invites… Read the full press release
2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of America’s Most Romantic Cities Offers Valentine’s Specials, Activities and Packages Valentine’s Week (February 8-17) in San Antonio is more romantic than ever as the destination transforms into the “City of Yellow Roses.” Romance specials themed around San Antonio’s legendary yellow rose offer a getaway like none other. Visitors can experience… Read the full press release
NEW DELHI, 2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar announced the launch of a special Winter Spa Menu at Eros Spa that offers extensive facilities and services to residential and non-residential guests. From January 15 until February 10, 2013, guests at the five-star deluxe hotel located just off the DND Flyway and within a 20-minute drive… Read the full press release
Birth expected in August or September would be a first for Zoo Atlanta ATLANTA, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Andazi, a 6-year-old eastern black rhinoceros, is expecting her first calf. The new arrival would be the first black rhino calf ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Andazi and 8-year-old male Utenzi mated for the first time on May… Read the full press release
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the BBC starting its ‘Winter watch’ programme this week, the National Trust for Jersey are encouraging people to brave the cold weather and to get out and about to discover what wildlife can be seen around Jersey’s countryside this time of year. Although a dormant time for many species, others call… Read the full press release
Everything’s coming up roses this February in the downtown Hotel’s award-winning Spa. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s coming up roses this Valentine’s Day in the downtownSpa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, where new rose-inspired treatments cater to couples in the mood for relaxation and romance. Spiced Rose Massage Featuring an intoxicating aromatherapy blend of pink peppercorn, wild rose,… Read the full press release
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acclaimed culinary trainer David Bilsland, a former instructor at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in London, is again set to host Silversea’s exclusive “Relais & Châteaux L’École des Chefs” interactive cooking school in 2013. On 14 ultra-luxury voyages across the globe, Chef Bilsland will present a programme developed in collaboration… Read the full press release
Spa Guests Enjoy Discounts and Chocolate Packages During Chocolate-Covered February in Hershey Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth celebrates chocolate year-round, but especially during the month of February with its town-wide event called Chocolate-Covered February. The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, affectionately known as the Chocolate Spa, offers guests several ways to indulge even more during this… Read the full press release
MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide and Sundance Institute announced today the winning documentaries of the second annual Hilton Worldwide LightStay Sustainability Award program. Selected by the Institute’s Documentary Film Program and Fund with Hilton Worldwide, the feature film Revolutionary Optimists will receive $22,500, as will the in-process category winner, Hungry; Studio H will receive… Read the full press release
The Copenhagen Fashion Week is coming up soon, and Copenhagen Airport now gives all travellers the opportunity of an extraordinary fashion experience. Six Danish fashion icons will present their personal styles and universes at a “Fashion Lounge” in the Copenhagen Airport Shopping Centre. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Copenhagen Fashion Week is coming up soon, and… Read the full press release
Orchestra will perform for a host of occasions throughout 2013 48% of passengers like to listen to music when travelling, whilst only 8% actually do 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow is partnering with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to give many of the 70 million passengers a memorable experience before travelling during 2013. The orchestra will perform… Read the full press release
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to celebrity-favourite destinations in its January sale, thanks to stars uploading pictures of their holidays to popular social media sites over the Christmas and New Year period. The Caribbean was overflowing with celebrities, which may account for the recent spike in holiday bookings to… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kathryn Gamble, DVM, Lincoln Park Zoo’s Dr. Lester E Fisher director of veterinary medicine recently became the first American – and first woman – to be awarded Diplomate status within the Zoo Health Management subspecialty by the European College of Zoological Medicine, an elite certification recognizing exceptional expertise in this specialty…. Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo will open the first phase of its new Asian tropical forest exhibit in 2013, including Asian small-clawed otters, a tropical aviary and kid’s nature play area. In addition, the public is expected to get its first look at the zoo’s four new lion cubs in late spring.These exciting… Read the full press release
NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER JOHN KEY RECOGNIZES KIWI CONSERVATION EFFORTS 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is a global leader in brown kiwi conservation largely because of Animal Keeper Kathy Brader’s efforts, and her devotion to this endangered species was honored recently by New Zealand’s Prime Minister, John Key. On Jan. 1, Key appointed… Read the full press release
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia celebrates increased arrivals as it kicks off 2013 at G’day USA Key facts Tourism Australia is building on the momentum of recent growth in US visitor numbers to Australia by showcasing Australia’s destination appeal at this year’s 10th anniversary of G’day USA 2013. New Tourism Australia consumer research highlights food and… Read the full press release
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading Egypt specialist Red Sea Holidays has announced that in order to meet increased consumer demand it will be offering new charter flights from Leeds Bradford to Sharm el Sheikh on 2 May 2013. This is the first time that Red Sea Holidays will offer flights from Leeds Bradford. The new flights… Read the full press release
Relaxing oceanfront retreat offers alluring options for starting 2013 with a breather. 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — TripAdvisor has crowned The Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara #1 on its list of the top 10 hotel spas in the US. The list is based on the most highly rated four and five star hotel spas according to the quality and… Read the full press release
A Celebration of Love at Dusit Thani Manila Makati, Philippines, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — They say love makes the world go round. Here at Dusit Thani Manila, our world revolves around you and in making you and your special someone feel loved every step of the way all year through. Whether to celebrate silver or golden… Read the full press release
Executive Chef Victor Juarez takes guests on a culinary trip through Latin America, first stop Mexico LONG BEACH, Calif., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fuego guests can now tour Latin America without ever leaving Long Beach as Executive Chef Victor Juarez presents the new Latin Brunch Series – first stop Mexico on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 11… Read the full press release
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – marked the official launch of its year-long commemoration to honor the 500th anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s sunny shores. His discovery in 1513 paved the way for 500 years of exploring the Sunshine… Read the full press release
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — LUX* Maldives will host the second edition of the internationally recognised ‘Underwater Festival’, from 15 to 21 April 2013. Activities will include underwater photo and video courses, on-the-beach themed film screenings, film editing coaching sessions, as well as free diving and apnea courses. Courses will be led by experts including BBC film… Read the full press release
Indianapolis Zoo Associate Council hosting inaugural event for emerging area leaders INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emerging and aspiring leaders from across Central Indiana are invited to join the Indianapolis Zoo for a vibrant evening of great food and live music during Zoolala presented by Lockhart Cadillac. The inaugural event will take place from 7:30pm to midnight… Read the full press release
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost domestic tourism in 2013 by highlighting some of England’s most romantic heritage cities. The two-week campaign is the first of six set to launch over the next three months, covering the four key themes of countryside, coast,… Read the full press release
Volunteering opportunities too 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Newquay Airport’s ‘Classic Air Force’ (CAF) visitor attraction is “moving along very nicely” according to Chairman Tim Skeet, and should be open to the public by the end of March. A significant milestone was reached on January 5 when the first airworthy aircraft arrived at its new home, marking the… Read the full press release
Powell, OH, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodstock, a manatee that was sent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Nov. 2011 for rehabilitation, is making her way to her new home at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The Columbus Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Program…. Read the full press release