HMSHost launches exciting elf events at various U.S. airports

Elves surprise airport travelers this holiday season; Emoji-powered sweepstakes launches across U.S. and Canada locations BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is spreading holiday spirit, good cheer, and fun gifts during the busy holiday travel season with the Holly Jolly Holiday Takeover. This multi-component campaign features a series of exciting… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Orcadian student Norna Sinclair wins Maeshowe jewellery competition

Historic Environment Scotland: Orcadian student Norna Sinclair wins Maeshowe jewellery competition   Orcadian student wins Scotland-wide competition, marking Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — An Orcadian student is set to have her winning competition designs brought to life after wowing judges with her range of contemporary… Read the full press release

Fashion houses will present their best wares for the upcoming Christmas season at Shannon airport

Fashion houses will present their best wares for the upcoming Christmas season at Shannon airport   Leading outlets from across the region present in top-to-toe guide for Christmas season Top prize of flights for new Shannon-Stockholm service and much more up for grabs on the night SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon will… Read the full press release

British Airways hosts ‘Flying Start’ reception to celebrate its raising £14 million for Comic Relief

British Airways hosts ‘Flying Start’ reception to celebrate its raising £14 million for Comic Relief   London, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A roll-call of stars, including Clare Balding, Gary Lineker, Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright attended British Airways’ ‘Flying Start’ reception last night (Thursday, November 10), to celebrate the airline raising £14 million for… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas with naming ceremony hosted by Brittany Affolter

Hometown Hero in Education Hosts Naming Ceremony of the World’s Largest Cruise Ship MIAMI, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas with a spectacular naming ceremony, befitting the world’s largest cruise ship. Hosting the highly-anticipated ceremony was Brittany Affolter from Teach For America Miami-Dade, who was… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows to welcome guests for the 2016-17 season on Nov. 23

Millions in snowmaking investments at the resort put into action at every opportunity  The 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass currently on sale starting at $499, prices good through November 15 Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will open on Nov. 23, weather and conditions permitting, looking to once again host… Read the full press release

Expedia.com® unveils its two biggest sales of the year: Black Friday, November 25, and Cyber Monday, November 28

Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort   Dream Trip to the Maldives and Holiday Savings of up to 90% off Paris, Cancun and other desirable destinations BELLEVUE, Wash., 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 10, 2016), Expedia.com® kicks off the holiday shopping season sharing details about its two biggest sales of the year: Black Friday, November… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains to hold quarterly prison recruitment events to help reduce reoffending

  Virgin Trains doubled expected number for recruiting former offenders Prison recruitment fairs to run quarterly across west coast route Virgin urges other employers to consider recruiting offenders LONDON, 2016-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is making prison recruitment fairs a regular part of its talent-hunting process. The London to Scotland operator is… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Scotland’s Winter Festivals kicks off on St Andrew’s Day November 30

Street of Light, part of Edinburgh’s Christmas celebrations.   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Between raising the roof on St Andrew’s Day (30 November) for Scotland’s patron saint, and raising a dram in honour of the Bard on Burns Night (25 January) – with the world-famous Hogmanay celebrations in between – it’s… Read the full press release

Scotland offers the best location to view the much-anticipated “supermoon” on Monday, 14 November

The setting moon casts a warm light over Loch Trool in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, bringing out Autumn colours in the ancient Oak woodland. Overhead, the Milky Way sets into the West. Image credit: Viridian Skies Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s an astronomical sight that hasn’t been spotted in… Read the full press release

megabus.com and Scottish Citylink to run coach services throughout the festive season across the UK

megabus.com and Scottish Citylink to provide hundreds of seats on Christmas Day 27 towns and cities in Scotland, England and Wales served on 25 December Special New Year’s Eve services to run from London across the UK Perth, Scotland, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Coach providers megabus.com and Scottish Citylink plan to keep passengers connected… Read the full press release

Chicago announces its lineup of special events for 2017

CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the 2017 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions (highlights only, subject to change). Admission to all events is FREE. For information and updates, visit cityofchicago.org/dcase, join the conversation on Facebook (Department of Cultural Affairs… Read the full press release

103rd Annual Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting on November 18 headlined by STOMP

The Scholla family of Wauconda will light their 69-Foot Norway Spruce at the 103rd Annual Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting on November 18 in Millennium Park CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is pleased to announce that this year’s official Chicago Christmas Tree is a 69-foot Norway Spruce donated by the… Read the full press release

Knott’s Berry Farm announces new enhancements to its offerings in summer 2017

Buena Park, Calif., 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s farm fresh fun for everyone coming to Knott’s Berry Farm in 2017 with a brand new thrill ride, an extended Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, the exciting return of Ghost Town Alive! next summer, and the expansion of Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Sol Spin will bring brand new… Read the full press release

London City Airport holds ‘STEM in Aviation’ Day to help encourage the next generation of STEM professionals

LONDON, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 100 students from 11 schools in Essex and London met on Thursday 3 November at London’s ExCel Centre to discover more about science, technology, engineering and maths-based (STEM) careers, including aviation. The ‘STEM in Aviation’ Day was organised by London City Airport in partnership with the East London… Read the full press release

ATL welcomed crowd for its second annual Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson fundraising event benefiting Silence The Growl program to combat childhood hunger

ATLANTA, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds gathered Wednesday, Nov. 2 to enjoy the second annual Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson, a fundraising feast that featured more than 30 restaurants and eateries from throughout the world’s busiest airport. The event, held in the Domestic Terminal atrium, offered a rare opportunity for the public to sample food from… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean to transform exclusive VIP sailing Nov. 10-12, into the Ultimate Friendsgiving celebration

Friendsgiving Celebration to Feature Live Performance by Multi-Platinum-Selling Band DNCE MIAMI, FL, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — November traditionally signals the beginning of the holidays, with people across the country feeling a bit more generous and, well, friendly. A spin-off of America’s time-honored Turkey Day, Friendsgiving has emerged as a growing holiday trend that brings… Read the full press release

Research: 928,000 people attended gigs and festivals in Scotland in 2015

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s first music tourism summit, set to take place in Glasgow later this month, could provide a platform for the ‘limitless’ possibilities of music tourism in Scotland. The Music Tourist Summit (18-19 November) will bring together a diverse range of Scottish and international businesses from across… Read the full press release

Kurumba Maldives announces festive events for Christmas and New Year

Malé, Republic of Maldive, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kurumba Maldives is ready to celebrate Christmas and New Year, paradise style! With a series of gastronomic experiences, presented by our Executive Chef Glen Cooper and his culinary team, guests can enjoy a varied selection of delicacies and classy, cosmopolitan events. The festive events include unique… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International to host Asia’s cosplay festival at sea at Mariner of the Seas in February

SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas will be transformed into a world of cosplay fantasy once again next February, when it plays host to Asia’s biggest cosplay festival at sea for the second time. “COSFEST SEA: Beyond The Great Horizons”, organized by The Singapore Cosplay Club in collaboration… Read the full press release

Air Partner to arrange hosted buyer flights for IMEX America exhibition in Las Vegas

Air Partner to arrange hosted buyer flights for IMEX America exhibition in Las Vegas   Gatwick, England, 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, a global provider of aircraft charter and scheduled airline travel, is working with IMEX America to arrange hosted buyer flights for the 2016 exhibition in Las Vegas for the sixth consecutive… Read the full press release

Air Partner reports record first half 2016 for its Private Jets division

Air Partner reports record first half 2016 for its Private Jets division   Gatwick, England, 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In its interim results for the six months to 31 July 2016, published on 29 September, global aviation services group Air Partner reported a record first half for its Private Jets division. Performance in the… Read the full press release

VisitBritain/VisitEngland: Last year visitors from US spent £3 billion in Britain

LONDON, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This means that every £1 invested in VisitBritain’s activities resulted in an overseas visitor spending £23 in Britain. Domestic visitors spent an additional £97.2 million in England as a result of VisitEngland’s 2015 ‘Holidays at Home are GREAT’ campaign. The figures, announced today (11 Oct 2016) at the… Read the full press release

Stirling Castle pays respect to musicians and sportsmen of WW1 with a special tribute on 29th October

Stirling Castle pays respect to musicians and sportsmen of WW1 with a special tribute on 29th October   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Stirling Castle is to host a special tribute to the pipers and shinty players who lost their lives in the First World War. On 29th October, The Somme and… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland to host its popular Fright Night event at Linlithgow Palace, 28th – 31st October

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors are invited to go back in time to the Linlithgow Palace of the 1850’s this month with Historic Environment Scotland’s popular Fright Night event. Costumed performers will delve into the depths of the palace’s past to uncover sinister stories, bringing the unique historic site to life… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016, Danang, Vietnam, 15 October

London, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Vietnamese tourism capital Danang is beginning the final preparations for the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016. The event will take place at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort on Saturday, October 15th. Hundreds of leaders from across the hospitality industry will attend the red carpet ceremony,… Read the full press release

Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation becomes Associate Partner for first Travel Trade Show of Maldives

Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation becomes Associate Partner for first Travel Trade Show of Maldives   Malé, Maldives, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has signed a MOU with Maldives Getaways Pvt Ltd to become an Associate Partner for first Travel Trade Show of Maldives (TTM). Travel Trade… Read the full press release

Allegiant Travel Company to hold its third quarter 2016 financial results conference call on October 26

ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) has scheduled its third quarter 2016 financial results conference call for Wednesday, October 26 at 4:30 p.m. EDT. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available through the company’s Investor Relations website homepage at http://ir.allegiantair.com. The webcast will also be… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport to welcome the whole international airport community for ACI World and ACI Europe in 2018

Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2018, Brussels Airport will be the host of the annual Congress and General Meeting of ACI World and ACI Europe, the professional associations of airports worldwide. Our country will, in 2018, welcome the whole international airport community for a three day congress. This is a great honour… Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo opened its new African penguin exhibit

Lincoln Park Zoo opened its new African penguin exhibit   Chicago, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its mission to connect people to nature and inspire them to participate in  conservation, Lincoln Park Zoo today (Oct. 6, 2016) opened its new African penguin exhibit, Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove. This immersive exhibit brings… Read the full press release