Category Archives: Entertainment

Special fireworks, live entertainment, and extended hours, plus Knott’s signature rides and attractions at Knott’s Merry Farm on to the New Year’s Eve

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Featuring New Wholesome Entertainment, A Spectacular 2015 Countdown & Snow! BUENA PARK, CA, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm! With special fireworks, live entertainment, and extended hours, plus Knott’s signature rides and attractions, Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration is the place for you and… Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand to organise the New Year countdown 2015 celebration in seven major tourist destinations in the country

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Bangkok,  2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be organising the New Year countdown 2015 celebration in seven major tourist destinations up and down the country – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai (Mae Sai), Chon Buri (Pattaya), Songkhla (Hat Yai), Phuket and Khon Kaen – from 25 December, 2014 to… Read the full press release

First 100 Skiers Dressed Like Santa Or Mrs. Claus Ski For Free at Whistler Blackcomb’s annual Dress Like Santa Day on December 13

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WHISTLER, BC, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Tis the season for spreading Christmas cheer! Twinkling lights, snow covered mountains and a roaring fire are all staples of Christmas in Whistler. But, there is one revered tradition that stands out from the crowd – quite literally. Whistler Blackcomb’s annual Dress Like Santa Day is taking place on… Read the full press release

Las Vegas will host one of the largest pyrotechnic fireworks shows in the world this New Year

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The Entertainment Capital of the World Welcomes the New Year with Explosive Fireworks Displays, Concerts, Nightlife and Dining LAS VEGAS, 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas is the ultimate destination to bring in the New Year with stellar experiences across the Strip and beyond. The destination will host one of the largest pyrotechnic fireworks shows… Read the full press release

Award winning wildlife and travel photographer Sue Flood to host series of talks and workshops in Myanmar on board Belmond Road to Mandalay and Belmond Orcaella in 2015

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LONDON, 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Award winning wildlife and travel photographer, Sue Flood will host a series of talks and workshops in Myanmar on board Belmond Road to Mandalay and Belmond Orcaella in 2015. Sue is the first of a group of experts, from various fields, set to host enriching journeys on board… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport celebrates Christmas with Yuletide cheer and activities from December 3 to 23

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Three weeks of Yuletide cheer and activities from December 3 to 23 – Discover gift ideas and special offers at FRA’s many shops and restaurants FRANKFURT, Germany, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The magic of the Christmas season is arriving once again at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with the check-in halls already decked in festive… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines becomes the official airline of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, 17-23 May 2015 in Vienna

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• Eurovision Song Contest to be held from 17 to 23 May 2015 in Vienna • Austrian Airlines acts as brand ambassador for Austria VIENNA, Austria, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is the official airline of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. The Austrian carrier connects the event in Vienna with a global… Read the full press release

Residence Inn by Marriott teams up with DreamWorks Animation to launch the Penguins Picture Mission this fall

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Win a trip for four to see “Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation” Bethesda, Md., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Residence Inn by Marriott is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation and everyone’s favorite super-secret spies to launch the Penguins Picture Mission this fall. The contest, debuting in advance of the November 26 release of “Penguins of Madagascar,” gives… Read the full press release

The world’s most influential food and wine VIPs came together for Restaurant Australia’s exclusive ‘Invite The World To Dinner’ Gala event

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TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night a selection of the world’s most influential and respected food and wine VIPs came together at Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), for Restaurant Australia’s exclusive and highly anticipated ‘Invite The World To Dinner’ Gala event. More than 80 international food and wine… Read the full press release

VisitBritain partnered with STUDIOCANAL to promote Britain as a GREAT destination to visit with the UK release of the new Paddington film

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LONDON, 2014-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain has partnered with STUDIOCANAL to promote Britain as a GREAT destination to visit with the UK release of the new Paddington film (28th November), following the adventures of the famous bear who arrives at Paddington Station from Peru. VisitBritain partners with STUDIOCANAL for international family marketing campaign… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON embraces the spirit of giving with variety of enticing specials and festive meal offers

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Hong Kong, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel ICON, the luxury hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, is renowned for its innovative cuisines, award-winning menus and pampering spa offerings. Besides a Christmas Tree designed by Couture designer Barney Cheng, Hotel ICON has a lot going on this holiday season, embracing the spirit of giving with… Read the full press release

Star Cruises to host special celebration cruise onboard SuperStar Gemini with the familiar cast of “The Lion Men” movie

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Singapore, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, is pleased once again to host a special celebration cruise onboard SuperStar Gemini with the familiar cast of “The Lion Men” movie, directed by famous Singaporean film and television actor, host and director, Jack Neo. Homeported in Singapore, SuperStar Gemini… Read the full press release

Air France Music launches “French touch is in the sky” contest on its mobile app with numerous gifts up for grabs

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PARIS, 2014-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — From 20 October to 12 December, Air France Music is organizing the “French touch is in the sky” contest on its mobile app with numerous gifts up for grabs Over the next two months, Air France Music will highlight a French Touch artist each week on board your… Read the full press release

Travelzoo launches search for the best travel selfie with #tzooselfie

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Travelzoo Searches for the World’s Best Travel Selfie with #tzooselfie Campaign NEW YORK, 2014-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — When is the last time you took a selfie? According to a new survey conducted by Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, 86% of Americans polled take at least one selfie per week, with one-third… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand unveils The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made ahead of the December release of the final film in The Hobbit Trilogy

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Dwarves, Orcs and Elves take flight once again as Air New Zealand unveilsThe Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made ahead of the December release of the final film in The Hobbit Trilogy, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM). Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Linlithgow Palace to open its gates after hours in the countdown to All Hallows Eve in a series of ‘Fright Night’ events

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Birthplace to Mary Queen of Scots and once a seat of the Royal Stewart dynasty, Linlithgow Palace will open its gates after hours in the countdown to All Hallows Eve in a series of ‘Fright Night’ events. As Halloween approaches and darkness falls the public will have… Read the full press release

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s fifth annual Chili Cook-Off on October 25

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SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s fifth annual Chili Cook-Off gets underway on Saturday, October 25.  With 51 entries this year, chefs will be stirring it up along the Boardwalk, hoping to win prizes and bragging rights for their chili. While most competitors cook up traditional chili, vegetarian chili… Read the full press release

Arab Idol season 3 now available for viewing on Emirates’ ice Digital Widescreen

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans of Arab Idol are in for a special treat on their next Emirates flight: Arab Idol season 3 is now available for viewing on ice Digital Widescreen, the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system. The popular reality show can be enjoyed on-board one of the Emirates A380 and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek to present over-the-top dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation on November 1

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Dallas, TX, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Saturday, November 1, five nationally-recognized chefs will converge on the Mansion Restaurant for an over-the-top dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation. Truffles and Bubbles will showcase seven stunning courses from Mansion chefs Bruno Davaillon and Nicolas Blouin and five additional James Beard-recognized chefs, all featuring Urbani white Alba… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Paris celebrated fashion and its stars of tomorrow with ‘Happy’ event attended by more than 200 celebrities, dignitaries and society guests

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On 29 September, Mandarin Oriental, Pariscelebrated fashion and its stars of tomorrow with a ‘Happy’ event attended by more than 200 celebrities, dignitaries and society guests. During the chic party entitled J’aime la MOde, guests were treated to a delightful presentation of the collection ‘Happy’ by the Parisian… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Miami welcomes guests to enjoy contemporary Asian art exhibition “The Modern Utopia” during Art Basel Miami Beach, December 4-7, 2014

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami welcomes guests to enjoy contemporary Asian art at a special exhibition titled “The Modern Utopia” during the prestigious Art Basel Miami Beach between December 4-7, 2014. Making its debut in MO Bar + Lounge, the exhibition celebrates the hotel’s Asian roots and reflects the… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announces its selection of hotels offering special promotions in Berlin, Germany to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

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SINGAPORE, 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has prepared a list of hotels offering special promotions in Berlin, Germany to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The event was one of the twentieth century’s most defining… Read the full press release

Loews Don CeSar Hotel continues its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with Loews Loves Pets party on October 30

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“Historic Hotel” to host 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Bark Bash  to benefit Humane Society of Pinellas ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The iconic Loews Don CeSar Hotel will continue its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with a Loews Loves Pets party full of tricks and treats… Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo launches new ghost tours highlighting its spooky history

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Interactive Tour Highlights Spooky History of Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Oct. 2, guests will have an opportunity to see Lincoln Park Zoo like they never have seen it before – through the eyes of the undead. Thursdays in October, Ursula Bielski of Chicago Hauntings will be giving tours of the… Read the full press release

Governor Terry McAuliffe acknowledged Virginia’s contribution to music history and innovation by declaring September as Virginia Music Heritage Month

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Month to focus on Virginia’s eclectic music scene RICHMOND, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Governor Terry McAuliffe acknowledged Virginia’s contribution to music history and innovation around the world by declaring September as Virginia Music Heritage Month. Virginia’s musical contribution to American culture has been diverse and includes genres such as Piedmont Blues, folk, brass, hip-hop,… Read the full press release

British Airways’ Boeing 747s to receive cabin refresh including state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system

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LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of British Airways’ much-loved Boeing 747s are to receive a cabin refresh including a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system. Customers travelling on the 18 selected 747s will be treated to double the choice of TV programmes and films thanks to the installation of Panasonic’s next generation eX3 entertainment… Read the full press release

Great culinary talents join The Fearrington House to create special tasting dinner in honor of Relais & Châteaux’s 60th anniversary

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Event Launches Exciting Culinary Season at Fearrington Village Fearrington Village, NC, 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, October 13th, four great culinary talents will come together under one roof at The Fearrington House to create a special tasting dinner in honor of the 60th anniversary of Relais & Châteaux, the worldwide collection of… Read the full press release

QantasLink becomes the first major regional airline in Australia to allow the use of personal electronic devices in flight mode for the duration of the flight

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink has become the first major regional airline in Australia to allow customers to use their personal electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and music players in flight mode for the duration of the flight. Previously customers had to turn their phone off during take-off and landing,… Read the full press release

The classic films E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Rocky Horror Picture Show to be shown at Hershey Theatre on October 25

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Hershey, Pa., 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The classic films E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Rocky Horror Picture Show will be shown at Hershey Theatre on Saturday, October 25. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be shown at 7:00 p.m. and Rocky Horror Picture Show will start at 11:59 p.m. The 1982 classic film, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial stars… Read the full press release

Virginia Tourism Corporation: Governor Terry McAuliffe announces new initiative created to train Virginia workers for jobs in the state’s film industry

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Virginia Community College Workforce Initiative to provide training opportunities for film workers RICHMOND, 2014-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced a ground-breaking new initiative created to train Virginia workers for jobs in the state’s film industry. The Film Industry Training (FIT) is a pilot program created by the Virginia Film Office and the… Read the full press release