Category Archives: Entertainment

Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system, Oryx One recognised at Aircraft Interiors Middle East awards

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Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system, Oryx One recognised at Aircraft Interiors Middle East awards   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was recognised for content innovation at the fourth annual in-flight workshop and awards at Aircraft Interiors Middle East, held in partnership with F&E Aerospace. The award recognises the outstanding array… Read the full news article

“The Road Through Warroad: Hockeytown USA™”: Enterprise debuts its first-ever documentary film

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“The Road Through Warroad: Hockeytown USA™” Will Premiere on NBC Sports as Part of Hockey Day in America, Sunday, February 19 ST. LOUIS, 2017-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise today announced the debut of its first-ever documentary film, a 30-minute feature called “The Road Through Warroad: Hockeytown USA™.” The film tells the story of Warroad,… Read the full news article

Foxtel, Netflix and Spotify coming on board Qantas to provide content in 2017

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers on Wi-Fi enabled domestic flights will be able to watch their favourite shows, avoid missing out on live sport and listen to almost any song they like, with Foxtel, Netflix and Spotify coming on board to provide content in 2017. With speeds up to 10 times… Read the full news article

Qantas launches Qantas Concierge, a Facebook Messenger chat bot to give customers faster responses

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SYDNEY, 2017-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (9TH FEBRUARY 2017) launched Qantas Concierge, a Facebook Messenger bot that gives customers personalised travel inspiration. The launch of the bot is part of Qantas’ strategy to give customers faster responses and more relevant information through easily accessible channels. Kristin Carlos, Qantas Head of Digital and… Read the full news article

Ireland’s travel event Holiday Show to be held at UL Arena on 18th and 19th of February

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SHANNON, Ireland, 2017-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Booking holidays early this year is essential, with last minute deals set to be few and far between due to the rush to snap up holidays in the most popular destinations, organisers of the Holiday Show, in association with Shannon Airport, have stated. The show, which will be… Read the full news article

British Airways makes Las Vegas trip memorable for cancer survivor and pals

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British Airways makes Las Vegas trip memorable for cancer survivor and pals   London, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty six year-old Hannah Smith from Aberdeen had booked a holiday to the party town to celebrate being cancer-free, after falling ill with a rare malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor at the age of just 24…. Read the full news article

Nikon Australia and Tourism New Zealand partner to showcase Nikon’s KeyMission 360 camera and New Zealand’s spectacular landscapes

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The impactful partnership showcases New Zealand as a photographer’s paradise using Nikon’s new KeyMission 360. New Zealand, 2017-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Nikon Australia and Tourism New Zealand have today (24.01.17) launched a new global partnership to deliver stunning travel experiences that showcase Nikon’s KeyMission 360 camera and New Zealand’s spectacular landscapes. Photo-driven tourism is… Read the full news article

Six unique dining and entertainment experiences to kick off on February 7th at Heritage Park

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Calgary, AB, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ —  Dinner and a Movie returns to Heritage Park for six unique dining and entertainment experiences.   Make it a date night, or bring the whole gang down for these fun, themed evenings in February, March and April. This February, we’re digging deep into the vaults and pulling out some… Read the full news article

Qantas: THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL cast to film special anniversary episodes in the sunny shores of Australia

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SYDNEY, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The sunny shores of Australia are set to feature in special anniversary episodes of United States’ popular daytime series, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Australian national carrier Qantas has announced it will bring the cast to Australia from February 12-17th this year to film multiple episodes of the world’s most-watched… Read the full news article

HMSHost kicks off unique campaign to explore the theme of love and travel within the airport community

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HMSHost travels the country to spread messages of love with airport travelers BETHESDA, MD, 2017-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — This Valentine’s Day season, global restaurateur HMSHost is making more connections with travelers across the country as part of a unique campaign to explore the theme of love and travel within the airport community. HMSHost invites travelers… Read the full news article

Massachusetts Port Authority approves $2m investment for capital improvements to prepare for the Sail Boston 2017

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BOARD APPROVES INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR LANDMARK EVENT  BOSTON, 2017-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 19, 2017), the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors voted to approve a $2 million investment for capital improvements to prepare for ships that will berth at Massport properties and the crowds expected at waterfront viewing… Read the full news article

Images of some of today’s biggest recording artists as a unique welcome to the entertainment capital of the world at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Los Angeles, California, 2017-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for stars at LAX? You can find their images on curbside columns in the Central Terminal Area (CTA) of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In a special partnership with The Recording Academy and its annual GRAMMY Awards, multiple high-visibility columns have been wrapped with this… Read the full news article

Flybe increases flights on its Dublin routes to and from Exeter and Southampton over the St Patrick’s Day weekend

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Leading regional airline adds extra flights to and from Exeter and Southampton for key national celebration due to public demand. Exeter, United Kingdom, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has added four extra return flights on two of its most popular Dublin routes specifically those to and from Exeter and Southampton… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation to host second-annual Ticket to Taste at O’Hare International Airport on January 24

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CHICAGO, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) invites the public to experience first-class dining at O’Hare International Airport on January 24. The second-annual Ticket to Taste is a one-time opportunity for non-travelers to enjoy Terminal 5. No boarding pass required! Ticket to Taste will take place in O’Hare’s International Terminal 5 from… Read the full news article

British Airways is in search for three jazz musicians to perform on a VIP Mardi Gras party flight to New Orleans

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LONDON, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — #BuskForYourSeat to join BA’s sold-out Mardi Gras party flight British Airways is on the hunt to find and showcase three undiscovered jazz musicians. The airline is looking for the next Louis Armstrong to perform during a sky high gig on a VIP party flight to the home of jazz…. Read the full news article

Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines to offer internet access on shorter journeys

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Internet access also on inner-European routes Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines starting next phase of testing to include free service to passengers Product launch in the first quarter, initially on 10 Airbus aircraft from the A320 family Three service packages available in future, priced at EUR 3, EUR 7 and EUR 12. Frankfurt/Main, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel… Read the full news article

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announces the return of the Grand National Powder 8 Competition

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Teton Village, WY, 2017-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce the Grand National Powder 8 Competition is back by popular demand.  This historic event will be held on the Powder 8 face of Cody Bowl on February 4th with back up weather day being Sunday, February 5th.  There… Read the full news article

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority unveiled its new parking and outdoor exhibition space — the Diamond Lot

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LAS VEGAS, 2017-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (04-JAN-2017), the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) unveiled the Diamond Lot—its new parking and outdoor exhibition space. The launch finalizes Phase I of the Las Vegas Convention Center District (LVCCD) project. Dignitaries and other invited guests gathered to celebrate the new lot occupying the former… Read the full news article

Lufthansa switches to e-journals for its reading selection for passengers

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More than 250 digital magazines and newspapers Lufthansa provides e-journals in 18 languages Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Dec-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A huge selection of magazines and newspapers, available at any time and never out of print – Lufthansa is switching over to e-journals for its reading selection for passengers. Whether it’s sport, news or cars,… Read the full news article

Guinness World Record: The World’s Largest Soft Toy Mosaic at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

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Beijing, China, 2016-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In this season of good cheer we celebrate friends and family, making memories that last a lifetime. Four SeasonsHotel Beijing is keeping the magic of Christmas dreams alive with a new Guinness World Record: The World’s Largest Soft Toy Mosaic. Displayed in conjunction with the Homie Pop-up… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways with Hasbro launches new range of plush toys, children’s activity kits and in-flight lunch boxes

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New keepsake branded plush toys, activity kits and lunch boxes launched on board DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in partnership with Hasbro Inc. has updated its range of plush toys, children’s activity kits and in-flight lunch boxes designed to entertain and delight the global airline’s youngest travellers. Plush infant toys Elefun… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb hosts annual Dress Like Santa Day on Saturday, December 17

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First 100 Skiers/Snowboarders Dressed Like Santa or Mrs. Claus Ski For Free  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the resort, Santa was spotted skiing, his favourite sport. Santa and Mrs. Claus caught the first chair, in hopes that fresh tracks soon would be theirs. Whistler Blackcomb’s… Read the full news article

Metrolink announces Holiday TrainFest and Toy Drive at Los Angeles Union Station on Dec. 17

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Public invited to share holiday cheer at free event on Dec. 17 supporting Toys for Tots, featuring historic steam locomotive, rail car display and visit from Santa. LOS ANGELES, 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Santa will trade in his sleigh and eight tiny reindeer for vintage rail cars and an 874,346-pound steam locomotive decked… Read the full news article

Nicole Scherzinger and YolanDa Brown to perform exclusively for British Airways’ launch of its new route to New Orleans

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Nicole Scherzinger and YolanDa Brown to perform exclusively for British Airways’ launch of its new route to New Orleans   London, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Nicole Scherzinger and YolanDa Brown have been confirmed to line up British Airways’ VIP charter flight to Mardi Gras to launch its new route to New Orleans. The musicians… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Christmas Racing Festival set to break records for both attendance and prize money

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SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The biggest racing festival ever staged in the Mid-West, the Shannon Airport Christmas Racing Festival at Limerick Racecourse, is this year set to break records for both attendance and prize money. The annual festival, which is the biggest gathering outside the capital across the Christmas season, takes place… Read the full news article

VisitScotland: Links to England, Scotland and Wales celebrated ahead of new blockbuster film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

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Lands of Legends Celebrate ‘King Arthur’ Links to England, Scotland and Wales celebrated ahead of blockbuster 2017 film EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The new blockbuster film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword directed by Guy Ritchie hits UK cinemas on 24 March 2017. It stars Charlie ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Hunnam, as… Read the full news article

Pop star Jessie J boarded red London bus in Tokyo to help British Airways bring a slice of British culture to Japan

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  London now up to 45% cheaper for tourists following rise in value of Yen Pop star brings quirky taste of British culture to busy streets of Tokyo Airline flies from London to Tokyo 14 times a week LONDON, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Pop star Jessie J brought a piece of London glamour to the streets of… Read the full news article

VisitScotland: Spectacular two days of St Andrew’s Day celebrations in St Andrew

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — What is believed to be the biggest group of Andrews ever assembled has enjoyed a spectacular two days of St Andrew’s Day celebrations in – appropriately enough – St Andrews. A team of kilted VisitScotland staff scoured four of Europe’s capital cities – London, Paris, Berlin and… Read the full news article

Scottish highlands icons at Heathrow’s Terminal Five as part of partnership activity between VisitScotland and Heathrow

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Evelyn Lamous from Chicago meets members of the Clanranald Trust at Heathrow Airport   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air passengers in London were forced to do a double take this weekend as kilted Highlanders, a ceilidh band and even the famous Calanais Standing Stones were spotted at Heathrow’s Terminal Five. The… Read the full news article

Christmas and Winter Market opens at Munich Airport Center (MAC)

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MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With the opening of this year’s edition of the ever-popular Christmas and Winter Market last Saturday, the seasonal scents of gingerbread and mulled wine are again wafting over the Forum in the Munich Airport Center (MAC). For the 18th consecutive year, the big covered space between the… Read the full news article