LUX* Maldives takes conventional water sports to the next level with the country’s latest extreme sport addition the FLYBOARD

2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether on a family holiday or on honeymoon, water sports have always been a must-do for all the visitors to the Maldives. Kayaking, pedal boats or snorkelling still remain a popular option for the ones wanting to explore the turquoise lagoon and vibrant reefs around the island as well as the more… Read the full press release

Kings Island started hiring for its Halloween Haunt

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island is looking for demented souls to terrorize the labyrinths and demonic dwellings of its Halloween Haunt. Be a part of the most immersive horror experience in the region and help create an atmosphere where the park’s guests are bound by fear. Once guests experience the evil of Halloween Haunt… Read the full press release

Summer Screen returns to Somerset House with a truly eclectic mix of movies

One of London’s most popular open air film events returns with another far-reaching programme, reports LondonTown.com 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Possibly the most famous of all the open air film events to take place in London, Summer Screen in association with Film4 returns to Somerset House this summer. Running from the 8th to 21st August, the… Read the full press release

Nigel Kennedy regresa al Royal Albert Hall de Londres para el Prom de Vivaldi

Londres, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — A estas alturas Nigel Kennedy es reconocido no sólo como uno de los mejores violinistas del mundo sino también como un icono de la música británica, por lo que su anunciado regreso al Royal Albert Hall el 8 de Agosto con motivo de los Proms de la BBC (un ciclo de conciertos… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to expand its in-flight entertainment service

TOKYO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will further expand the line-up of [SKY MANGA], the in-flight entertainment service from August 2013. It is the world’s first in-flight entertainment service available on the airline’s Boeing 787s on the international routes with the view of introducing Japanese manga to the world. It has received favorable notice… Read the full press release

“Gardens in the Sky” Exhibit at O’Hare International Airport highlights some of Chicago’s most innovative and iconic rooftop gardens

CHICAGO, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — An exciting, new exhibit installed inside O’Hare International Airport highlights some of Chicago’s most innovative and iconic rooftop gardens. “Gardens in the Sky” features a small scale version of rooftop gardens and organic farms that have sprouted up across the city’s urban environment. The exhibit also provides information about the 14 vegetated green… Read the full press release

Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman train on 16th November 2013

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Raymond Blanc, hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, on 16th November 2013. This event launches a series of ‘pop-up’ dinners on board London’s iconic train throughout 2013 and 2014 hosted by some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs. Raymond Blanc’s… Read the full press release

All Change Victorian Jersey – new art exhibition at Jersey Museum and Art Gallery 1st August – 31st December 2013

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage is proud to announce the launch of a new art exhibition at Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, All Change Victorian Jersey, which explores the Island’s Victorian heritage and the way in which Island life changed between 1837 – 1901 – the reign of Queen Victoria. Kindly sponsored by F. Le… Read the full press release

Popular Thai beach resorts Hua Hin and Cha-am to host Golf Festival August – September 2013

Hua Hin/Cha-am, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golfers from Thailand and all around the world are being invited to participate in a golf festival to be held all through August and September 2013 in the popular Thai beach resorts of Hua Hin and Cha-am. All participating golfers will be eligible for a lucky draw that will see… Read the full press release

August Virginia Craft Beer Month – hundreds of events at restaurants and craft breweries around the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In August, hundreds of breweries, restaurants, hotels, and small businesses across the state will celebrate the second year of Love on Tap: August Virginia Craft Beer Month. The month’s theme, Love on Tap, is a nod to the state’s famous Virginia is for Lovers slogan and will showcase the state’s burgeoning craft beer… Read the full press release

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda.com’s deals for the Sri Lankan Nallur Festival

2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering great deals on hotels in the northern town of Nallur, Sri Lanka, for the annual Nallur Festival, an exuberant and colorful celebration with great spiritual significance for local Hindus. This year the festival will kick off on… Read the full press release

Ryanair celebrates the 70th anniversary of Stansted’s runway

2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (26 July) helped celebrate 70 years of flight at London Stansted, by flying a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft into Stansted for a special ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Stansted’s runway. Ryanair positioned one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft alongside a P-47 Thunderbolt fighterplane,… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels and Emmy-nominated ‘What’s Trending’ co-founder Shira Lazar celebrate evening of innovation as part of Marriott’s “Travel Brilliantly” campaign

SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The host and co-founder of the Emmy-nominated “What’s Trending,” Shira Lazar joined with Marriott Hotels for an evening of innovation as part of the brand’s “Travel Brilliantly” campaign. Guests at last night’s interactive cocktail party at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis got to design their own guest room layouts on an interactive… Read the full press release

BA’s pop-up film event in London the Silent Picturehouse opened with the red carpet attended by many stars from the big and small screen

2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways Silent Picturehouse, a pop-up film event in London, opened its doors this evening (Monday 22 July), with the red carpet attended by a roll call of stars from the big and small screen, including; James Corden, Louis Smith, Laura Whitmore, Craig Roberts, Greg James, Kara Tointon, Alex Zane, Richard Bacon,… Read the full press release

The international yachting event Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to celebrate 30 years of sailing in 2013

2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — 30 years of sailing will be celebrated from 17 to 25 August at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013. The international yachting event, now the largest offshore regatta in Australia, has evolved over the past three decades into a spectacular display of on-water racing paired with the finest epicurean cuisine, exclusive fashion… Read the full press release

2wentys excited to confirm X Factor finalists JLS to start the party at The Naughty Reunion 2013

JLS will be tearing up the stage at The Naughty Reunion before their final arena tour begins in December Ex TOWIE Mark Wright, Judge Jules and Danny Howard are also among the acts at the UK’s biggest party 2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2wentys massive weekender, The Naughty Reunion is back for 2013 and set to be the most… Read the full press release

This year’s Jersey Battle of Flowers Funfair relocates to St Helier Waterfront and for the first time will feature an international food village

2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a number of years in the Peoples Park the Funfair is relocating to a larger site at St Helier Waterfront in a designated area next to Les Jardins de la Mer. It is being brought to the Island once again by Festival Fun Fairs and will be open between Friday 26… Read the full press release

The Atlantic Hotel and Ocean Restaurant Chef Mark Jordan to appear BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen Saturday 27th July 2013

2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Executive Head Chef of The Atlantic Hotel and Ocean Restaurant, Mark Jordan, returns to BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen for the fifth time this month, on Saturday 27th July. Mark will join host Chef James Martin, Martin Morales of Ceviche Restaurant and a specially invited celebrity guest live on air from 10am, when he… Read the full press release

Free Jazz Music at Chicago Neighborhoods in anticipation of the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival August 29 – September 1 2013

2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Jazz Festival: Neighborhood Nights will put jazz music fans in the mood for the highly anticipated 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, August 29 – September 1, with a variety of events in the weeks leading up to the festival. Highlights include the 7th Annual Chicago Latin Jazz Festival, the beautiful jazz styling… Read the full press release

High profile international fashion judges announced the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize finalists

London, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following shortlisting judging sessions in London, Paris, Geneva, Milan and Los Angeles by a high profile panel of international judges from the world of fashion, the fourdesigners shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize are: Barbara Casasola www.barbaracasasola.com Fyodor Golan www.fyodorgolan.com Emilia Wickstead www.emiliawickstead.com Huishan Zhang www.huishanzhang.com The shortlisted finalists… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is offering the city’s first and only Segway experiences

Hong Kong, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai celebrates its expansive waterfront location beside the Huangpu River promenade by offering an exhilarating and unique-in-Shanghai touring experience – Segway rides. In cooperation with Lingo Happy Riding – the exclusive dealer of Segway (America) in China – Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is offering the city’s first and only… Read the full press release

Experience more of Manila with Mandarin Oriental’s “More In Manila” Package

Hong Kong, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Manila invites guests to make the most of their time in this exciting city pulsating with a vibrant business district, colourful shopping and nightlife, and a rich culture. The “More in Manila” offer starts at PHP 6,000 for a Deluxe or Business Room and includes a complimentary third night when guests book a… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo announced it raised $1.65M at its 37th Annual Jungle Party presented by Brown Bear Car Wash and Snoqualmie Tribe

SEATTLE, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard-fought bidding on exceptional auction items, exclusive evening zoo tours, dining al fresco, and live entertainment on the zoo’s North Meadow all contributed to a wild success of raising $1.65 million at Woodland Park Zoo’s 37th Annual Jungle Party presented by Brown Bear Car Wash and Snoqualmie Tribe. Seattleites and philanthropists… Read the full press release

Airline premiere for the new Disney 3D animation film ‘Planes’ on board Europe’s ‘family airline’ Lufthansa

Many exclusive treats for passengers big and small with Disney’s fun new film ‘Planes’ / Airline premiere on board Europe’s ‘family airline’ 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the run-up to the new Disney 3D animation film ‘Planes’, from 17 July Lufthansa will be offering its passengers, both big and small, a range of new services that… Read the full press release

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda announced hotel deals for Spain’s tomato festival La Tomatina on August 28 2013

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has prepared some great hotel deals for Spain’s squishiest, goopiest and messiest festival – the raucous free-for-all of La Tomatina, the tomato festival, often called the world’s largest food fight. This year it takes place on August 28. There… Read the full press release

British Airways produced five exclusive ‘film-flavoured’ popcorn creations for its Silent Picturehouse pop up film event

2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bringing the big screen to the small bucket, British Airways has produced five exclusive ‘film-flavoured’ popcorn creations for its pop up film event – Silent Picturehouse. They include ‘Shaken not Stirred’ Martini popcorn, as well as ‘Suncream’ and ‘Shark bite’ flavours, available at the event. Silent Picturehouse is a pop-up cinema, showing… Read the full press release

Russian engineer Valeriy Val’Chun is Changi Airport’s first lucky shopper to qualify for the ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw

SINGAPORE, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Russian engineer has become Changi Airport’s first lucky shopper to qualify for the ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw – Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) fourth run of its biggest retail promotion, boasting Singapore’s biggest prize-purse of S$1million. Mr Valeriy Val’Chun, 52, was transiting via Changi Airport on his way… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila chosen venue for the second time of MMQ Theater for its ‘Le Cabaret 7’ Masquerade Show

2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila is the chosen venue for the second time of MMQ Theater for its ‘Le Cabaret 7’ Masquerade Show, a fund raising event for the benefit of ‘Feed a Child, Build a Nation’ feeding program to be held on September 14, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom.  In partnership… Read the full press release

Philippine basketry exhibition at San Francisco International Airport

SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The mountainous northern part of the Philippine island of Luzon is referred to as the Cordillera Central.  For centuries, basketry formed an essential part of all aspects of daily life in this area. Baskets range in form and size, from portable lunch containers to woven jars. Winnowing trays, carrying baskets, and covered containers… Read the full press release

Major public art festival entitled “Influx: Art at LAX” at Los Angeles International Airport

Influx: Art at LAX On view June 20 – Dec. 31, 2013; Self-guided tour map available online  Los Angeles, Calif., 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its expansion and renovation, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is launching its first-ever public art festival this month, entitled Influx: Art at LAX. Presented by Los Angeles World Airports… Read the full press release