Category Archives: Entertainment

Spirits enthusiasts invited to the third annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference, January 16-19, 2014

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San Antonio, TX, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — The third annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference, January 16-19, 2014, brings together spirits enthusiasts and industry experts alike for cocktail education, tasting events, competitions and more, all celebrating the art of the cocktail. San Antonio’s conference is the only one of its kind in Texas and quickly becoming noted… Read the full press release

Jersey Adventures Tough Guy “Balls of Steel Race” 2014 starts on 26th January 2014

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Jersey, 2014-1-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — St Catherine’s to the Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre (Haute de La Garenne) The Annual Balls of Steel race is hotting up reaching the maximum field size of 120 entrants. Defending Champion and three times winner Tim Rogers is looking forward to the event with hot competition from the likes of Bryce… Read the full press release

W Maldives invites for Russian Christmas celebration on January 7, 2014

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Maldives, 2013-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Miles from everywhere, guests at W Maldives can enjoy a double W experience to celebrate Russian festivities in style. The Retreat connects with W St Petersburg to combine their vibrant energies and celebrate thearrival of Russian Xmas and Russian New Year. On January 7, guests are all invited to take a seat at… Read the full press release

Chicago WinterDance to take place at the Chicago Cultural Center on January 3–5, 2014

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the schedule for Chicago WinterDance, January 3–5 at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.). The popular dancing series is the winter version of the popular SummerDance series, bringing people of all ages and skill levels together… Read the full press release

The first zoo born gorilla and oldest gorilla on record to celebrate her 57th birthday at Columbus Zoo

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Powell, OH, USA, 2013-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Colo, the first gorilla born in a zoo and oldest gorilla on record is making news again for her 57th birthday. In addition to being the longest lived gorilla in a zoo, this year the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium invites everyone to be a part of the celebration by… Read the full press release

Loews Don CeSar Hotel presents its “Casino Royale” ballroom celebration this New Year’s Eve

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St. Pete Beach, FL, USA, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether your favorite Bond memory was from “Diamonds are Forever,” “Goldfinger” or “From Russia with Love,” the James Bond excitement you enjoyed in years past will come alive this New Year’s Eve as Loews Don CeSar Hotel presents its “Casino Royale” ballroom celebration. The entire fifth floor… Read the full press release

Queenstown New Zealand to host one of the most spectacular marathons – Queenstown International Marathon November 2014

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of New Zealand’s most picturesque regions is set to play host to one of the most spectacular marathons the world has ever seen. The inaugural Queenstown International Marathon is set to take place in the tourist mecca of Queenstown, on the South Island of New Zealand, in November 2014…. Read the full press release

The 4th Season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” to feature The City of Palm Springs, California

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Palm Springs, CA, USA, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Palm Springs will be featured on two upcoming episodes for the 4th Season of  “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”  The cast and crew recently filmed at several locations in Palm Springs including Colony 29 and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The two episodes are scheduled to air on December 9… Read the full press release

98th Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 4-11 at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg

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Harrisburg, PA, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agriculture Secretary George Greig invites Pennsylvanians to celebrate agriculture during the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 4-11 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The eight-day show, themed “Pennsylvania Farms: Growing for You,” features 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. “Pennsylvania’s more than… Read the full press release

flydubai marked the UAE’s 42nd National Day with flag-waving display across its network

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai, United Arab Emirates: flydubai has marked the UAE’s 42nd National Day with a flag-waving display across its network. The display also marks Dubai’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2020. Every time a flydubai aircraft touched down at each destination across its network, pilots and cabin crew members… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s Airbus A330 operations turned five years, airliner was named after great Russian conductor Evgeny Svetlanov

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Moscow, Russia, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five years ago, the very first aircraft Airbus A330 joined Aeroflot’s fleet. The airliner was named in honor of the great Russian — conductor Evgeny Svetlanov — whose 80th anniversary was celebrated in 2008. The welcoming ceremony of the first A330 was attended by Svetlanov’s daughter and son, friends and colleagues of this brilliant musician. The performance of the The… Read the full press release

Retreat & Spa Maldives unveils its BRING THE BRIGHT New Year Eve exclusive program

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Maldives, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Retreat & Spa Maldives unveils its BRING THE BRIGHT New Year Eve exclusive program. All guests at the retreat are invited to join ‘the yacht night’ – the ultimate way to celebrate the arrival of 2014. Resident DJ, Xeum, will open the night festivities at LIVING ROOM by setting the scene for… Read the full press release

The giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo named Bao Bao after 100 days and 123,039 votes

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Washington, D.C., United States, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After 100 days and 123,039 votes the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo received her name—Bao Bao—today, Sunday, Dec. 1. Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough, Ambassador Cui Tiankai from the People’s Republic of China and Assistant Secretary Kerri-Ann Jones from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans… Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo to transform into winter wonderland during the 19th annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One

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One of Chicago’s must-see seasonal events introduces ice-skating this year Chicago, Il,United States, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland during the 19th annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One beginning Nov. 29. The event runs from 5 – 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8 and… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta announced four African lion cubs born on November 19, 2013

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Experienced mom Kiki adds a litter of tiny felines to a bumper crop of Zoo babies Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kiki, a 9-year-old African lioness, gave birth to four cubs on November 19, 2013. The cubs are the second litter for Kiki and 9-year-old male Kamau. The Animal Management and Veterinary Teams confirmed Kiki’s… Read the full press release

Thai city of Khon Kaen invites for its Happy Family Party from 25 to 31 December 2013 culminating in countdown firework spectacular

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Khon Kaen, Thailand, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — To see off 2013 and countdown to the New Year, the Northeastern Thai city of Khon Kaen is welcoming one and all to its Happy Family Party. This fun-filled event, which takes place on Srichan Road by the ancient Khon Kaen gate, will see the city light up in a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague and luxury brands Bvlgari, Brioni, Laurent-Perrier, and Tatiana Kovaříková hosted charity dinner for Pink Bubble Foundation

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Prague, Czech Republic, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague hosted the charity dinner BUBLINKY for Pink Bubble Foundation on October 23, 2013 at its restaurant CottoCrudo. A number of well-known brands – Italian jewelry designer Bvlgari, Brioni fashion house, Laurent-Perrier luxury Champagne, and Czech fashion designer Tatiana Kovaříková supported this special event. The joint efforts of all of the partners raised CZK 172,000 to… Read the full press release

Kings Island named Nathan Gushulak its first executive chef

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, United States, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island has named Nathan Gushulak as its first executive chef. Gushulak is no stranger to Kings Island, having worked seasonally at the 364-acre amusement and waterpark for the past seven years. He was responsible this past season for overseeing the opening and operation of the Reds Hall of… Read the full press release

Park Hyatt and BOND Strategy and Influence launched new online contemporary art magazine ARTPHAIRE

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Contributors Include Art World Visionaries Tom Sachs, Anne Pasternak, KAWS, Kehinde Wiley, Simon De Pury and Others Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Park Hyatt and BOND Strategy and Influence announced today the launch of ARTPHAIRE, a new online contemporary art magazine debuting to coincide with this fall’s biggest international art shows. Dedicated to bringing art enthusiasts… Read the full press release

BUD Gallery exhibition space opens at Budapest Airport

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Budapest, Hungary, 2013-11-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport inaugurated an exhibition space along the corridor linking the arrivals levels of Terminals 2A and 2B. The exhibition area, called BUD Gallery, will primarily be used to accommodate photography exhibitions. First to be displayed are a series of photographs depicting the works of contemporary Hungarian jewelry designers. The new… Read the full press release

The International Silk Festival “Pook Xiao” Tradition and Red Cross Fair 2013 in Khon Kaen, Thailand

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Khon Kaen,Thailand, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Silk Festival, “Pook Xiao” Tradition and Red Cross Fair 2013 is set to become the hub of silk cultural exchange and trading in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). Highlights of the show will include the double-bill international seminar and business matching event entitled “Mekong Silk Road in the GMS”,… Read the full press release

Golf Channel’s popular BIG BREAK reality competition series picked Amelia Island, Fla. for its 21st season competition grounds

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Orlando, FL, United States, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golf Channel’s popular BIG BREAK reality competition series has picked Amelia Island, Fla. as the competition grounds for its 21st season, premiering Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. BIG BREAK FLORIDA, produced in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA and taking place at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, will feature a cast of 12 women… Read the full press release

The first two giraffes arrived at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s new Africa exhibit, scheduled to open in May 2014

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Powell, Ohio, United States, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first two giraffes have arrived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s new Africa exhibit, which will open in May, 2014. Two three-year-old male reticulated giraffes, Conner and Dasher, were transported yesterday from the Binder Park Zoo in Michigan. As part of the Zoo’s routine animal health protocol, the… Read the full press release

VisitBritain research revealed more overseas visitors go to theatre than to live sporting event when visiting in Britain

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VisitBritain research has revealed that more overseas visitors go to the theatre, musicals, the opera or ballet (2.8 million) than to a live sporting event (1.3 million) when visiting in Britain.  London, UK, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — These 2.8 million visits include 14% of all overseas holiday trips, whilst visits incorporating a live sport event make up… Read the full press release

Thailand promotes unique weddings and honeymoons at this year’s World Travel Market 4-7 November 2013

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London, UK, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Promoting weddings and honeymoons is to be the highlight of Thailand’s participation in this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) to be held between 4-7 November, 2013, at the Excel Exhibition Centre, London. The WTM is the world’s second largest travel trade show. Thousands of   visitors attend the business-to-business event to… Read the full press release

East Belfast’s C.S. Lewis Festival 18-23 November 2013

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — In just two weeks’ time, one of east Belfast’s most famous sons will be celebrated in a colourful week of song, drama, performance, readings, recitals, talks, tours and family events across the east of the city and beyond. The inaugural C.S. Lewis Festival, which takes place from 18-23 November 2013,… Read the full press release

FC Arsenal’s German stars beat their English team-mates in double-decker Emirates A380 landing challenge

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Arsenal’s German stars compete to land an A380 London, UK, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three of Arsenal’s German players, Lukas Podolski, Per Mertesacker and Mesut Özil have triumphed after tackling a challenge from their English team-mates to land a double-decker Emirates A380. But don’t worry, it was all safely done in a brand new state of the… Read the full press release

Chicago’s Christmas Tree celebrates its 100th Anniversary

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Tree will be unveiled at lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 26 Chicago, Il, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago is thrilled to announce that the Moore Family Tree from South Holland, Illinois was selected to serve as this year’s Christmas tree on Daley Plaza. The57-foot Colorado blue spruce will be lit at the 100th Anniversary of Chicago’s Christmas Tree Lighting… Read the full press release

Millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of Columbus Zoo’s Wildlights

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POWELL, Ohio, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of our Wildlights display, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 22, 2013. Guests will have more time to visit Wildlights as the event has been extended through Jan. 5, 2014. The Zoo’s… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Dublin to display Sculpture in Context pieces of art as part of Ireland’s most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition

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Dublin, Ireland, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — In recognition of Sculpture in Context, Ireland’s largest and most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition, Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is hosting a select number of pieces in The Courtyard and within the Hotel to showcase the talents of these living Irish artists to local and international guests. The Sculpture in Context at Four Seasons exhibition will… Read the full press release