Category Archives: Attractions

Billabong brings top snowboard athletes to Alberta for 2012/13 campaign photo shoot

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Billabong brings top snowboard athletes to Alberta for 2012/13 campaign photo shoot

Calgary, AB, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian boardsports brand Billabong took advantage of Alberta’s champagne powder and outstanding conditions last season to shoot their Fall/Winter 2012/13 campaign. This campaign is part of a new partnership between Travel Alberta and Billabong and will inspire Billabong’s wide consumer reach with Alberta’s breathtaking winter landscapes. The global campaign features… Read the full news article

Arkansas, Prairie Grove Battle Reenactment is Time Machine to the Civil War

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Civil War Reenactment at the Prairie Grove Battlefield

2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cannon fire and the cries of fallen soldiers will fill the air on Dec. 1 and 2 when Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Prairie Grove with a reenactment. Prairie Grove is recognized nationally as one of America’s most intact Civil War battlefields. Seeing the… Read the full news article

Dickey’s Slow Smoked Barbecue Heading to Ventura

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Dickey’s Slow Smoked Barbecue Heading to Ventura

Ventura, CA, 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dickey’s shows no signs of slowing down in its expansion across the country. New locations just keep popping up everywhere and each location brings the slow smoked barbecue that just melts in your mouth. Ventura, CA will soon be able to enjoy Dickey’s unique and authentic taste. The new location… Read the full news article

The Big Apples Takes a Bite Out of Dickey’s Slow Smoked Barbecue

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The Big Apples Takes a Bite Out of Dickey’s Slow Smoked Barbecue

Cortland, NY, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing a piece of the South to the East Coast. The barbecue chain known for slow smoked barbecue, served fast just signed a lease in Cortland. The new barbecue restaurant is scheduled to open in December. “Every item on Dickey’s menu is delicious and so different… Read the full news article

QTA Concludes it’s biggest ever Eid Al Adha Celebrations

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QTA Concludes it’s biggest ever Eid Al Adha Celebrations

Doha, 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the past few days, Qatar witnessed its biggest ever Eid celebration. An extensive festive program engaged a large numbers from different parts of the country. Celebratory activities included folklore games, entertainment contests, crafts, traditional Qatari feasts, art performances, fireworks, heritage exhibitions, concerts as well as other outdoor activities. In the… Read the full news article

TRIPADVISOR AWARDS CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE TO &BEYOND KIRKMAN’S KAMP

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2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp in the iconic Sabi Sand Game Reserve, has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for consistently receiving an outstanding 4.5 rating from the site’s well-travelled members. “We are proud that Kirkman’s Kamp has been honoured with a stamp of approval from the world’s largest travel site which offers trusted… Read the full news article

Macau Government Tourist Office Promotes in Hong Kong the 59th Macau Grand Prix – officially sponsored by SJM

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Engineer João Manuel Costa Antunes, Director of Macau Government Tourist Office and Coordinator of Macau Grand Prix Committee, together with the honorable guests officiated the open ceremony

2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 59th Macau Grand Prix officially sponsored by Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (“SJM”) is coming around the corner. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) and Macau Grand Prix Committee (MGPC) organize the 59th Macau Grand Prix Roadshow on 3-4 November at Central Atrium of Olympian City 2 to let visitors experience… Read the full news article

Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11

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Woodland Park Zoo extends free admission to all active, veteran and retired U.S. military personnel and their spouses with valid service ID on Veteran’s Day, November 11. Up to four accompanying family members with valid ID will receive $5 off regular zoo admission. Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo

2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT  They serve, they defend, they protect, they sacrifice, and Woodland Park Zoo salutes them. In honor of those who put themselves at risk in service to their community and country, the zoo extends free… Read the full news article

Scarves Up Higher! Zoo announces its lineup for kicking exhibition to celebrate the Seattle Sounders FC playoff match

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Animals at Woodland Park Zoo will Give Their Full 90 at a kicking exhibition to cheer on the Seattle Sounders FC heading to the MLS Cup playoffs. From Nov. 1-9, Sounders fans get 50% off zoo admission wearing a Sounders scarf or other Sounders apparel. Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo

Sounders fans get admission discount Nov. 1-9 WHAT – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ —It’s time to bust out the Rave Green as Woodland Park Zoo’s animal residents Give Their Full 90 at a kicking exhibition with mini-soccer balls to cheer on the Seattle Sounders FC heading to the MLS Cup playoffs. Last year’s lineup returns with the… Read the full news article

PO THE GIANT PANDA TURNS 2 ON NOVEMBER 3

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Keepers are already hard at work on the final ice cake of the year WHAT:  2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Po the panda cub turns 2 on Saturday, November 3, with a festive finale for giant panda birthday season at Zoo Atlanta. Not to be outdone by the elaborate birthday extravaganzas presented to other members of his family earlier… Read the full news article

San Diego Zoo Panda Cub’s Full Belly, Body Condition Above Average

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San Diego Zoo Panda Cub’s Full Belly, Body Condition Above Average

New iPad Edition of ZOONOOZ Magazine Features Panda Program History 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The panda cub’s furry belly was on full display this morning as the rambunctious boy was examined during his 11th veterinary exam. Staff listened to his heart and lungs and checked out his stomach. “His body condition feels good; he’s a little above… Read the full news article

Jaguar Receives First Jack-O-Lantern at San Diego Zoo

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Jaguar Receives First Jack-O-Lantern at San Diego Zoo

2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego Zoo’s 6-month-old jaguar, Tikal, enjoyed rolling a jack-o’-lantern around his exhibit. The 50-pound male cub, his sister and their mother spent the morning enjoying the treats inside them and playing tug-of-war with the orange squash. The only scary part was when Tikal nearly lost his pumpkin in the pool,… Read the full news article

KNOTT’S ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITIONS AND SEASON PASS PRICES

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Knott’s Announces New Additions and Season Pass Prices BUENA PARK, CA – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In their continued efforts to re-invest in their property and enhance guest experience, Knott’s Berry Farm will debut new family attractions to the theme park’s Boardwalk section during the summer of 2013. This multi-million dollar development will include three attractions designed… Read the full news article

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts – Rides, Treats & Relief

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Portion of Hersheypark in the Dark Ticket Sales  Will Be Donated to Assist Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts  Hershey, PA – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is proud to announce a partnership with the American Red Cross to help assist those throughout the Northeast affected by Hurricane Sandy. HE&R will be donating $5 from every ticket… Read the full news article

Air New Zealand enters Middle-earth air space with safety video inspired by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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Hobbits, Dwarves and Wizards will take flight as Air New Zealand launches its latest on board safety video, ‘An Unexpected Briefing,’ today 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The safety video is inspired by the upcoming fantasy adventure The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), which is the first in a trilogy of… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, New York Celebrates The Season With Festive Holiday Offerings

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Hong Kong, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, Mandarin Oriental, New York invites guests to celebrate the holidays with fun seasonal offerings for the whole family. I Love a Parade Mandarin Oriental, New York’s 6,000 square foot ballroom is Manhattan’s best kept secret for watching Macy’s legendary Thanksgiving Day Parade. Guests who book… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta Partners With The Esteemed Bill Lowe Gallery

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Hong Kong, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta is delighted to partner with Bill Lowe Gallery to showcase an outstanding collection of contemporary art at the hotel through December 2012.  Curated by Bill Lowe, the art exhibition features work from some of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists. Guests will also enjoy art-inspired cocktails, a special art… Read the full news article

One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Shediac Bay Cruises.

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One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Shediac Bay Cruises

A life at sea proved good preparation for life in the tourism industry for this New Brunswick operator. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are no better storytellers than sea-faring folk. The mix of adventure, hard work and sea air just brings out the narrator in them. Shediac Bay Cruises, NB, is true to these traditions. As one… Read the full news article

CTC champions partnerships at Showcase Canada-Asia Marketplace

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CTC champions partnerships at Showcase Canada-Asia Marketplace

Government departments come together to promote Canada’s awesome nature and food. 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The contacts books have been tucked away and LinkedIn connections updated for another year: this year’s Showcase Canada-Asia Marketplace has just closed its doors in Japan after a fruitful five days of deals and relationship-building. The Showcase—the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s pre-eminent business-to-business (B2B) event outside Canada—took… Read the full news article

MBE/WBE/VBE Contracting Opportunity Event Helps Make Valuable Connections

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2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Forget cold calls and pitching over the telephone — nothing beats networking and face-to-face communication when trying to seal that important business deal. Purchasing agents and key decision makers will be available in one convenient place for small business owners to meet and discuss options at the Contracting Opportunity Event. The event targets minority-, women-… Read the full news article

Serena Hotels wins in Condé Nast Traveler 2012

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Serena Hotels wins in Condé Nast Traveler 2012

2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/— Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp led a number of Serena Hotels properties in being featured at this year’s  Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards by the world’s premier travel magazine lists hotels chosen by a team of editors, writers and experts and recognizes them for their best service, location, food, rooms, leisure facilities… Read the full news article

Pumpkin Bash presented by Delta Dental/Washington Dental Service

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Pumpkins for the animals, kid-friendly programs inside Zoomazium, trick-or-treating, and a variety of festive fall activities are in store for Woodland Park Zoo’s popular Pumpkin Bash, Saturday-Sunday October 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo

WHAT 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pumpkin Bash presented by Delta Dental/Washington Dental Service commences with pumpkins for the animals, trick-or-treating for kids, and festive entertainment for little goblins and ghosts at Woodland Park Zoo’s popular fall festival. Pumpkin Bash celebrates fall with a repertoire of animal behavior as hippos, elephants, birds, bears and more crunch, smash or… Read the full news article

PHOTO RELEASE: FEMALE DAMA GAZELLE BORN AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO

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2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last month, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo celebrated the birth of its sprightly male dama gazelle calf, born Sept. 4 to mother Fahima. Five weeks later, three-year-old Zafirah gave birth to a female calf in the early morning Oct. 13, bringing the Zoo’s dama gazelle herd to seven individuals. Raul, an eight-year-old male, sired both… Read the full news article

One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Halifax Citadel

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One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Halifax Citadel

It’s a soldier’s life for visitors to this National Historic Site in Nova Scotia that is seeking more ways to attract international visitors 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Atten-shun! Quiet at the back of the ranks there! The ways of the redcoats still live on at the Halifax Citadel, NS. This National Historic Site of Canada gets… Read the full news article

HEATHROW GETS KIDS EXCITED ABOUT ENGINEERING

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HEATHROW GETS KIDS EXCITED ABOUT ENGINEERING

HEATHROW. The annual Heathrow Primary School Challenge is underway in the Boroughs surrounding the airport; Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Slough and Spelthorne. 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The challenge, funded and run by Heathrow in partnership with the National Schools Partnership, is aimed at students aged 10/11 and is looking to bring out the creativity in the students… Read the full news article

CHRISTMAS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS: ALL INCLUSIVE FAMILY HOLIDAY PACKAGE WITH THE RESORT AT PAWS UP IN MONTANA

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Greenough, Montana, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ho-Ho-Home is where the heart is this Christmas season. The Resort at Paws Up in Montana is bringing families together for an old-fashioned storybook Christmas in spacious luxury homes with fireplaces roaring, snow falling, and the jingle of sleigh bells and even (your own personal) Santa Claus. 5 nights of accommodations… Read the full news article

Lincoln Park Zoo Presents Wine & Wildlife: Puerto Rican Plumage

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Chicago, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Known locally as the iguaca (ee-gwa-kuh) and easily recognized by its striking jade plumage, the Puerto Rican parrot is one of the most visually stunning tropical birds. It is also one of the top ten most endangered avian species in the world and one that Lincoln Park Zoo is working to save from extinction…. Read the full news article

MEDIA ALERT: ZOOLIGHTS AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO BEGINS NOV. 23

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ZOOLIGHTS AT THE SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL ZOO BEGINS NOV. 23

2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Come see the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in a whole new light during ZooLights – powered by Pepco! Beginning Nov. 23, Friends of the National Zoo invites guests to stroll through the Zoo under the glow of thousands of environmentally-friendly LED lights. ZooLights is 24 nights this year – the most in its… Read the full news article

Kings Island to hold entertainer auditions for 2013 season

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island will be casting for a wide range of exciting opportunities for the upcoming 2013 entertainment season. Auditions will be held November 1 at Wright State University; November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at Kings Island; November 5 at the University of Louisville and November… Read the full news article

Vermont State Calendar of Events: November Crafts, Cuisine, Hikes and Live Entertainment

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MONTPELIER, Vt., 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of November is a time when Vermont’s downtowns and mountain villages become unassuming hosts to theatre, indoor craft bazaars and community “chicken pie” suppers. It’s also a time to explore the wilderness; peaceful day-hikes are ideal before those first few snowfalls’ accumulation add up. Here’s a sampler of… Read the full news article