Bartenders Compete for Annual Palm Springs Cocktail Challenge

Palm Springs, Calif., 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palm Springs is seeking the best bartenders at top clubs across North America and challenging them to stir up Palm Springs inspired cocktails as part of the 4th Annual Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge presented by Here Media and Alaska Airlines. Palm Springs will host Cocktail Challenges at… Read the full press release

Macau received 930,000 visitors during Spring Festival golden week with a year-on-year increase of 15%

2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary statistics, Macau registered 936,974 visitor arrivals (including foreign workers and students) during February 9 and 15 (Golden Week Holidays in Mainland), marking a growth of 15.4% compared with last year’s Spring Festival golden week. Among them, close to 630,000 visitors came from Mainland China, marking an increase of 25.5%…. Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Launches Movies On-Demand

Majority of Fleet Now Equipped With Variety of Inflight Entertainment Options 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that movies on demand are now available on all WiFi-equipped Southwest aircraft for only $5 per movie, per device.  The airline also announced an upgrade to their television package. In 2012, Southwest became the only airline in… Read the full press release

Sydney Harbour joins National Landscapes

2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spellbinding waterways and bushland of Sydney Harbour today became Australia’s 16th National Landscape, opening the way to a global marketing push inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the harbour city. Just minutes from the vibrant centre of a great international city, the Sydney Harbour National Landscape stretches… Read the full press release

Qatar Tourism Authority with the Private Engineering Office and the Qatar Tennis Federation drew crowds of families on packed dhow boats to Palm Island for five days of sports and entertainment

As a mark of the success of the event, visitors queued for the dhow ferry boats to Palm Island to play mini- tennis & have tennis lessons, compete at volley ball and play indoor pool, while kids had fun on bouncy castles and joined in cartoon character races Doha- Qatar, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Presents a Wine Tasting Evening

February 22 event at Bentley’s Whiskey Bar offers a selection of Italian wines. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evenings at Four Seasons Hotel Baku are always interesting and joyful. On Friday, Feburary 22, 2013, Bentley’s Whiskey Bar introduces Guido Vannucchi, regional manager from Antinori – one of the biggest wine companies in Italy. This special Italian-style evening will include opportunities to taste the… Read the full press release

San Antonio’s Art Scene Comes to Light During Luminaria

An Arts Event Produced by the Artists of San Antonio 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ideal time to experience San Antonio’s artistic diversity is during Luminaria, an arts event produced by the artists of San Antonio. This city’s remarkable history and culture have crafted an arts scene as warm and diverse as its people. From award-winning… Read the full press release

Cloud 23 At Hilton Manchester Deansgate – Manchester’s Best Dressed Bar

With Staff Uniforms Designed By Fashion Designer To The Stars Nadine Merabi MANCHESTER, England, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stunning Cloud 23 Bar at Hilton Manchester Deansgate has staked its claim to the title of Britain’s best dressed bar after revealing that the uniforms worn by its team members were created by leading fashion designer Nadine… Read the full press release

British Airways – Monte Carlo, Rome, London, next stop: home!

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers  jetting off on their half-term holidays were treated to an eye-opening surprise when a barrage of zoo animals attempted to blend in whilst checking-in to board a British Airways flight. To celebrate the film’s release on Blu-ray & DVD, the characters from DreamWorks Animation’s hilariously funny global smash Madagascar 3:… Read the full press release

Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has Introduced Kids Stay, Play and Eat for Free

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has added Kids Stay, Play and Eat for Free to their comprehensive offerings at the Resort. If guests travel with children, then as long as they are staying in the same villa as their parents – they stay, play and eat for free. The Maldives is a… Read the full press release

Key Bahrain International Garden Show display at Bahrain International Airport

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) will be the highest profile event in the show’s history, with a BD10,000 marketing push from the Bahrain Airport Company expected to attract more international participation. This will be the first year ever that BIGS will be promoted throughout the high traffic passenger areas of… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Northern lights available at peak time

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers from South Yorkshire’s airport have the chance to catch the northern lights at their most colourful. A special flight from Doncaster Sheffield Airport will allow people to take in the famous solar spectacle at their peak time in March. BBC astronomer Peter Lawrence, famous for his role on The Sky at… Read the full press release

British Airways, Flying back in time for Red Nose Day

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is taking a step back in time by hosting the ‘Highest 80s Gig in the Sky’ on Sunday 10 March for Red Nose Day – with Bananarama, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Kim Wilde and Go West performing. The exclusive flight will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the… Read the full press release

Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake next vitalizes Macau Northern District

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the mega evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations named “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” took place at Macau Northern District tonight (February 16), boosting the festive ambience in town for citizens and visitors. MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes,… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Presents ‘Chill-Out To The Next Level’ With Region’s Premiere DJs’ At Horizon

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This Premier Rooftop Entertainment Venue Offers the Exclusivity of Bangkok Hottest DJs Line-up PATTAYA, Thailand – 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya presents its latest DJs event throughout February and March 2013 at Horizon restaurant and bar. It has enlisted an eclectic DJ line-up, playing various famous tunes from new funk, jazz, house upbeat to the… Read the full press release

For an Expression of Love That Will Touch Mom’s Heart, Treat Her to Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on Mother’s Day

A specially designed chocolate cake sweetens the experience at One-Ninety or Jiang-Nan Chun on May 11 and 12. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honour of all mothers on Sunday, May 12, 2013, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale and his team fete families to lavish brunch spreads in both One-Ninety and Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Topping the celebration is… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California Ranks Highly in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2013 Spa Poll

The Spa is the highest rated in the Los Angeles area and third in California. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California ranked highly in the list of Top 75 US Hotel Spas for 2013 released by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. With an overall score of 95.6, The Spa is the highest rated in the… Read the full press release

Love is in the air – as Belfast tops easyJet’s St Valentine’s Day destinations from JLA

2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s that time of year again when couples treat each other to a little extra romance, but it’s not just love that will be in the air today. For one of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (JLA) biggest operators, this means a surge in bookings as passengers take advantage of some great value… Read the full press release

Vermont Tourism Events Calendar: Presidents’ Week through March

MONTPELIER, Vt., 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Presidents’ Week ramps up with festivities in Vermont; enjoy a robust schedule of outdoor events, exhibit openings and nightlife. As the days warm up and sunshine lingers, March ushers in maple season with festivals and tastings all across the state. Here’s a sampler of the hundreds of events posted on… Read the full press release

Discover the Real Maldives Aboard Four Seasons Explorer

A cruise for divers, nature lovers and 21st century adventurers. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experience the Maldives as few visitors ever do with the world’s most intimate Four Seasons Resort. Four Seasons Explorer, a three-deck luxury live-aboard, takes a maximum of 22 guests – matched one-to-one by a seasoned crew – on a marine and cultural odyssey into the undiscovered… Read the full press release

Hilton Austin And Finn & Porter Announce New Executive Chef Peter Maffei

Finn & Porter Promotes Chef Peter Maffei to Executive Chef AUSTIN, Texas, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Austin today announced the promotion of Chef Peter Maffei to executive chef of Finn & Porter. The newly appointed executive chef is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and has experience working in some of the best… Read the full press release

New Executive Chef Dominque Bugnand Brings French Culinary Style To Mandarin Oriental Macau’s Vida Rica Restaurant

Hong Kong, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau has announced the appointment of Chef Dominique Bugnand as Executive Chef. Chef Bugnand has 14 years of legendary experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He began his career with the company at the flagship Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in 1998 as Executive Sous-chef. For the last six years he… Read the full press release

INTERNATIONAL GOURMET STARS ‘HOOKED’ ON ABU DHABI’S EMIRATES PALACE ‘CATCH & COOK’ EXPERIENCE

International masterchefs, Shinichiro Takagi of Japan and German master patissier Ernst Knam, took time off from their starring roles in the Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival to try their hand at a ‘Catch & Cook’ experience organised by the UAE capital’s super-luxurious Emirates Palace. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The culinary duo – self-confessed angling novices –… Read the full press release

Canadian Tourism Commission: Tourism industry stands tall in Canada’s social-media conversations

Award-winning apps, fresh bloggers and a new provincial hub are the stars of 2013’s first round-up. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite all the white noise on social networks, Canada’s tourism industry is a prominent voice in the conversations, as the latest newsgathering demonstrates. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) sits alongside our Canadian industry partners on many… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEKS

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to the likes of Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Thomas Burberry and Alexander McQueen, England has more than its fair share of fashion talent. It’s no wonder then that London Fashion Week is a key calendar highlight for fashion scouts, editors and entertainment hotshots around the world. But, with icons hailing from… Read the full press release

BRITAIN SEEN AS A ROMANTIC LOCATION ACROSS THE WORLD

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones. The findings come from a survey where fifteen countries were asked to choose… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels in Texas Tie Summer Room Rates to High Temps

Mild summer weather could mean “mercury rates” lower than USD 100.00. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assuming Mother Nature cooperates, visitors to the Lone Star state could enjoy incredible savings at three Four Seasons hotels in Texas this summer. Starting May 31, 2013, travelers who book the Big Chill package atFour Seasons Hotel Austin, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and Four… Read the full press release

Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance

Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake unveils with dazzling float parade and splendid performance

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — First organized by Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the grand evening outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations namely “Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake” unveiled tonight (February 12). MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, President of Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM), Ung Vai Meng and Administration Committee member of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Honors Proud Tradition Of Celebrating Black History Month All Year Long

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will host an array of activities throughout 2013 to honor the Company’s long heritage of serving the African American community and showing its strong dedication to diversity and inclusion. To watch a video of how Southwest Airlines celebrates Black History all year long, visit the airline’s YouTube channel…. Read the full press release

Welcome the Year of the Snake in San Antonio with the 26th Annual Asian Festival

Welcome the Year of the Snake in San Antonio with the 26th Annual Asian Festival

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates the year of the snake with the 26th annual Asian Festival this Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating the many Asian cultures that have settled this region, this family friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and more. Some 15… Read the full press release