Category Archives: Entertainment

5th Annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull for Special Olympics at O’Hare International Airport September 21, 2013

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CHICAGO, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Think you’re strong enough to pull an airplane? Here’s your chance to prove it! Gather your friends, family and co-workers to participate in the 5th Annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull for Special Olympics at O’Hare International Airport on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 10 a.m. Men and women are invited… Read the full press release

Sharing vacation photos takes on a whole new experience with Marriott’s new app Tripographer

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2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — No one can tell the story of your trip better than you and now Marriott International lets you share your experiences more powerfully than ever. Tripographer powered by Marriott is a new online app that takes you on street-view tours of the places you visit allowing you to share photos of the journey. … Read the full press release

Kiwi celebrity chef Al Brown takes New Zealand viewers to Kangaroo Island’s culinary delights in the Dishing up Australia with Al Brown

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2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The natural spoils and local produce unique to Kangaroo Island will feature in a new food travel series currently airing in New Zealand. Kiwi chef Al Brown hosts the new show, ‘Dishing up Australia with Al Brown’, which takes New Zealand viewers on a culinary journey across Australia, with Kangaroo Island and… Read the full press release

Attractive group Offers for Event, Conference and Incentive organisers at Mandarin Oriental, Prague

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Hong Kong, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Prague is delighted to introduce a special Group Offer for Event, Conference and Incentive organisers. Ideal for any time of the year, the hotel’s attractive seasonal bed and breakfast rates for groups offer the perfect choice for Planners looking for a luxurious venue at excellent value in the heart… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Paris announced its participation in this year’s prestigious Vogue Fashion Night Out

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Hong Kong, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce their participation in this year’s prestigious Vogue Fashion Night Out taking place in Paris on 17 September 2013. For the past five years, the international editions of Vogue magazine have lit up some of the most glamorous streets in the world with Vogue’s Fashion… Read the full press release

Finland’s Slot Machine Association RAY opens gaming lounge at Helsinki Airport

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finland’s Slot Machine Association RAY has opened a gaming lounge at the Helsinki Airport providing passengers with another fun way to spend time while waiting for their flight. Game Lounge features various slot machines and an electronic roulette. The new gaming venue also supplements Helsinki Airport’s service selection for transit passengers. “Gambling… Read the full press release

The House Of Dancing Water Experience Special Package at Mandarin Oriental Macau

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Hong Kong, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau is delighted to present The House of Dancing Water Experience, a special package that invites guests to stay in style, enjoy luxury transportation, and discover the wonders of Macau’s most iconic entertainment centrepiece. As the hotel is perfectly located in the city centre of Macau Island and the… Read the full press release

W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months. Jetting into the Maldives after touring around the world with W Hotels and most recently at W Sentosa Cove Singapore, Xeum will bring to the Retreat years of DJ experience. Today Xeum is… Read the full press release

Sofia Art School students made a panoramic tour of Sofia Airport

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marking the end of the school year, the students from Sofia Art School to the Modern Art Gallery, made a panoramic tour of Sofia Airport. The students passed border control successfully and followed the path of luggage to its loading on the aircraft. The bus tour provided the children with the opportunity to get acquainted with the airport groundhandling activities and the functions of specialized equipment. The attention of the kids… Read the full press release

UK’s first airline to fly 787 Dreamliner Thomson Airways named its second aircraft ‘Alfie’ after baby born on flight

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2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomson Airways, the first UK airline to fly the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner, has named its second aircraft ‘Alfie’, after a baby born at 30,000 feet and delivered by cabin crew on one of its flights, after his mother unexpectedly went into labour. Weighing just 1lb and 1oz, Alfie Delamere was born 14… Read the full press release

Britain’s Got Talent star Alesha Dixon joined Thomson Airways to celebrate the inaugural long haul flight of UK’s first 787 Dreamliner

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2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport, 8th July 2013: Much-loved star of Britain’s Got Talent, Alesha Dixon, surprised holidaymakers today when she joined Thomson Airways team to celebrate the inaugural long haul flight of its superstar 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Usually judging Britain’s talent, Alesha learnt some new skills as she stunned customers flying to Florida, helping on the… Read the full press release

Restaurant 5 of Discovery Suites Philippines to commemorate International Friendship Day

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Philippines, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — July 30 is International Friendship Day. The event is an idea of the World Friendship Crusade which is a foundation that promotes friendship and fellowship among all human beings, regardless of race, colour or religion. To commemorate this world-wide event, Restaurant 5 of Discovery Suites features an eclectic lunch spread featuring… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines introduces advanced in-flight entertainment system on its new Boeing 777-300ERs flights

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2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Customers will soon be able to experience the next generation KrisWorld, the world’s most advanced in-flight entertainment system to date, on new Boeing 777-300ERs entering Singapore Airlines’ fleet in the coming months. The new KrisWorld, based on a Panasonic Avionics hardware platform, will initially be available on eight new B777-300ERs that will begin to enter service from… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines rolls out its next generation of cabin products

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2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines today launched its next generation of cabin products, set to be the new industry benchmark for premium air travel. Customers travelling on select flights between Singapore and London will be the first to experience the new cabin products from September, in First, Business and Economy classes. The new seats and KrisWorld in-flight… Read the full press release

Air France to offer full in-flight entertainment for customers on its long-haul routes

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2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — To coincide with the busy summer holiday period, Air France is placing entertainment at the heart of the trip for customers on its long-haul routes. The Company is now offering passengers the opportunity to enjoy the full in-flight entertainment offer as soon as they board to when they arrive at their destination…. Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and DISH announce free live and on demand TV on all Wi-Fi equipped Southwest flights

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DISH surprises more than 100 Southwest Customers with a free iPad 2 in honor of the new partnership New DISH customers can receive Southwest Rapid Rewards Points and iPad 2 as part of new DISH promotion 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — DISH (NASDAQ: DISH), the leading pay-TV provider, today announced “TV Flies Free” marking the first time… Read the full press release

37-year-old female Asian elephant Bozie debuted at Smithsonian National Zoo

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2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, made her debut in the Elephant Community Center today. She arrived at the Zoo on May 22 and spent 30 days in quarantine per standard procedure. Introductions between Bozie and her two female companions—Ambika (65) and Shanthi (38)—continue to go well, according to Elephant Trails Curator… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo will to close early on July 12 for its 37th Jungle Party

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2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo closes early on July 12 for Jungle Party fundraiser WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. instead of its normal 6:00 p.m. time on Friday, July 12 for its 37th annual Jungle Party. Visitors may remain on grounds until 4:00 p.m. The zoo will open at its normal time… Read the full press release

Jersey’s leading luxury boutique hotel The Club Hotel & Spa hired Me:Mo Interactive to make digital Alternative Guide To Jersey

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2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey’s leading luxury boutique hotel, has commissioned London based media agency Me:Mo Interactive to make a two part audio download, An Alternative Guide To Jersey, which offers visitors to the island a definitive guide as to what to do during their stay. Hosted by the broadcaster Nat… Read the full press release

Summer 2013 Apres Sun pool parties at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

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Resort’s popular pool parties return for the second year each Tuesday. 2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each Tuesday until August 27, 2013, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail opens its pool doors to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 pm for “Apres Sun,” a pool party event series with live DJ entertainment, creative cocktails and poolside grill. “Our pool parties return… Read the full press release

The annual outdoor movie screening at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California to begin on July 12, 2013

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2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests are invited to take flight to Neverland this summer with an outdoor presentation of Steven Spielberg’s 1991 fantasy-adventure classic Hook at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. The PG-rated family film will be shown on July 12, 2013 as the first of three “Screen on the Green” movie screenings scheduled on the Waterfall Lawn this summer. “The… Read the full press release

Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism rolled out new wedding website: WeddingsinPalmSprings.com

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Palm Springs, CA, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palm Springs is one step closer for same-sex couples looking to tie the knot in one of California’s top LGBT destinations. For those ready to celebrate and eager to start planning their big day and honeymoon, the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has a new website, www.WeddingsinPalmSprings.com,  featuring full-service hotels,… Read the full press release

International Drum Festival in Thailand 5-6 July 2013

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Bangkok, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Theatre in Bangkok will come alive with the exotic beat, rhythm and tempo of the world’s drums during a two-day International Drum Festival to be hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand between 5-6 July 2013. Visitors, both locals and tourists, will have free admission to the numerous performances and… Read the full press release

Jersey Live Festival returns to the Royal Jersey Showground this summer

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dinosaur JR confirmed for Jersey Live Main Stage, Dry The River confirmed to headline Folklore Stage + Camo & Krooked replace Zeds Dead on Dance Stage. Jersey Live Festival returns to the Royal Jersey Showground this summer, supported for the 8th year by headline sponsors JT, for its 10th anniversary event. Following… Read the full press release

British Airways teams up with Disney UK to support its summer-animated movie “Planes”

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has teamed up with Disney UK to support its summer-animated movie “Planes” which is due to hit UK cinemas on August 16, 2013. The promotional campaign starts July 14 and will build even more excitement for the highly anticipated release, which is set to entertain families this summer. British Airways… Read the full press release

Wizz Air’s new Airbus A320, weighing over 50 tons, pulled by teeth in Guinness World record attempt

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2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, celebrates the successful attempt to set a new Guinness World record in partnership with Zsolt ‘Popey’ Sinka, who has now set a new record for pulling the heaviest aircraft by teeth. Today at 10:25am Zsolt ‘Popey” Sinka dug his teeth… Read the full press release

Kiwi celebrity chef Al Brown hosts new show ‘Dishing up Australia with Al Brown’ aimed at New Zealand viewers

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The unique local and indigenous culinary delights of the Top End are set to entice visitors to the territory as part of a new travel series currently airing in New Zealand that showcases some of Australia’s finest food experiences. Kiwi chef Al Brown hosts the new show, ‘Dishing up Australia with Al… Read the full press release

Scottish Government agency Historic Scotland announced spectacular jousting returned to Linlithgow Palace Peel

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Our daring knights are returning to the stunning setting of Linlithgow Palace Peel, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, to stage an unforgettable display of horsemanship and skill. They will be appearing on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June and the following weekend, Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July 2013 from 12:30 – 4:30… Read the full press release

The Holiday Inn Express partnered with Comedian Jason Jones for the launch of its Smart Thinking platform

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ATLANTA, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced the launch of the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s new Smart Thinking platform which revolves around StaySmart.com, an online hub where consumers are invited to engage with the brand by showcasing their smarts in a light-hearted and amusing way through videos,… Read the full press release

Kings Island Ohio prepares one of the region’s largest and most impressive Independence Day fireworks displays on the Fourth of July

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island lights the fuse on one of the region’s largest and most impressive Independence Day fireworks displays on the Fourth of July. This colorful pageant in the sky set against the backdrop of the park will be 10 times the size and score of the traditional nightly fireworks at the… Read the full press release