Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair to host a festive ‘Italian takeover’ with celebrated chef Heinz Beck and drinks maestro Salvatore Calabrese

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This November, to celebrate his love of all things Italian Sir Rocco Forte and Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair will stage a festive ‘Italian takeover’ of the hotel’s restaurant and neighbouring Donovan Bar by two ‘masters of Italy’ – celebrated chef Heinz Beck and drinks maestro Salvatore Calabrese. For… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport hosts TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event from November 6, 2017 – 17, 2017

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Travelers May Sign Up Now for Appointments at Oakland International Airport Event:  Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date:  November 6th – 17th, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time:  Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location:  Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Check-in Lobby Oakland, CA, 2017-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to enroll on-site in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program during… Read the full news article

VisitScotland launches global campaign which aims to grow Scotland’s multi-million pound Business Events sector

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland is encouraging global brands, charities and organisations from Life Sciences to Robotics to use Scotland as a place to make dynamic new discoveries and inventions in an ambitious digital campaign. The national tourism organisation has brought together the country’s big four convention bureaux in Glasgow, Aberdeen,… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport wins the Best Community Engagement award at the UK Airport Safety Week

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Belfast, Northern Island, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport is celebrating after winning the award for Best Community Engagement during UK Airport Safety Week. The week-long initiative, held in May, is organised annually by the Airport Operators Association (AOA) at airports across the UK. The accolade was presented during a ceremony… Read the full news article

British Airways sponsors the inaugural Run Gatwick event taking place on Sunday May 13, 2018

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today announced that it will be headline sponsor of the inaugural Run Gatwick event, an exciting new road race taking place on Sunday May 13, 2018. British Airways unveiled its sponsorship with a photoshoot with women’s marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe. Paula, who is… Read the full news article

Madrid Convention Bureau with roadshow in Washington DC and New York

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With the aim  to promote Madrid as a venue for congresses and meetings in the US market, Madrid Convention Bureau has successfully made a roadshow in Washington DC and New York. MADRID, SPAIN, 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The City Council is stepping up its efforts to promote the destination of Madrid as venue for… Read the full news article

Indiana Office of Tourism Development wins 2017 Bicentennial Collaborative Project Award for its Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay

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Indianapolis, IN, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A project that touched each of Indiana’s 92 counties is the winner of a statewide award. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly presents the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) with its 2017 Bicentennial Collaborative Project Award for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. The Torch Relay, modeled after the Olympic… Read the full news article

Dubai Airports: Jennifer Lopez tops an already spectacular list of performers at Dubai Airshow

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Dubai, UAE, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the biggest Dubai Airshow to date, Dubai Airports has surpassed expectations once again with the announcement of one of the most impressive Gala Dinner special guest artists ever, Ms. Jennifer Lopez. Famed for her spectacular international shows, Latino flare and endless hit singles over almost… Read the full news article

Marriott International in Asia Pacific collectively raised $421,000 during its Run to Give Hotel Charity campaign

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Close to 32,500 Supporters Came Together at Various Locations Across Asia Pacific Hong Kong, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International in Asia Pacific today announced that close to $421,000 was collectively raised from Run to Give Hotel Charity Runs that took place in 115 locations on September 24, 2017 across Asia Pacific. Now… Read the full news article

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Time Inc.’s FOOD & WINE announce the inaugural Venice Food & Wine Festival, May 3-6, 2018

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FOOD & WINE’S First European Festival to be Held at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa from May 3-6, 2018 New York, NY, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME)  FOOD & WINE are pleased to announce the inaugural Venice Food & Wine Festival from May… Read the full news article

Arkansas: US’s longest active bike-pedestrian rail bridge Big River Crossing marks its one-year anniversary

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Arkansas, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Big River Crossing, the country’s longest active bike-pedestrian rail bridge, will celebrate its one-year anniversary this Sunday, October 22, 2017. Since last year’s grand opening, the bridge has welcomed 250,000 visitors from across the world and received regional, national and international acclaim for its architecture and state-of-the-art lighting display… Read the full news article

London City Airport awarded the ERA Airport of the Year 2017

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London City, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has awarded London City Airport the ERA Airport of the Year 2017 at the association’s annual General Assembly in Athens. The airport’s Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Hill, collected the award in front of an audience of airport and aviation industry figures on… Read the full news article

Indianapolis International Airport ranked as the top U.S. domestic airport in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

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Award based on responses from more than 300,000 travelers Indianapolis, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has been ranked as the top domestic airport in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Rankings were determined based on input from more… Read the full news article

English Heritage: Bolsover, Kenilworth and Carisbrooke castles voted top three spookiest sites

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SWINDON, UK, 2017-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of our Halloween and After Dark events programme, we asked our 1,800 staff to vote for the spookiest site in our care. Bolsover, Kenilworth and Carisbrooke castles are our top three spookiest sites, according to a staff survey conducted by English Heritage this Halloween. Our staff have intimate access to our… Read the full news article

Mérida, Mexico to host annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show from October 23-27

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Pembroke Pines, FL, 2017-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — For more than 20 years, destinations have increased their cruise tourism benefits by hosting the annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the largest cruise conference and trade show in the Caribbean and Latin America. From triple-digit growth in passenger and vessel arrivals to the development… Read the full news article

Bombardier to host 21st edition of Safety Standdown USA, October 31- November 2, 2017 in Wichita, Kansas

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Bombardier demonstrates industry leadership through Safety Standdown program A pillar in the aviation community, Safety Standdown promotes safety culture, continuing education and professionalism in aviation Premier aviation safety seminar open to all aircraft operators free of charge      More than 10 new workshops to cover a range of topics linked to theme of ‘Intentionally Safe’… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group shares highlights from its 2017 Responsible Business Action Month activities around the world

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Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group shares highlights from its 2017 Responsible Business Action Month activities around the world   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today (16 Oct 2017) shared the highlights from its 2017 Responsible Business Action Month activities around… Read the full news article

Stagecoach has 12 finalists at the 2017 UK Bus Awards

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Transport group has 12 finalists at national awards Three Stagecoach employees in the running for top awards Finalists in categories covering bus and the community, unsung heroes and young manager of the year Perth, Scotland, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator Stagecoach is in the running for a host of top honours at… Read the full news article

NBAA honors Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger for speaking out against the controversial concept of air traffic control privatization

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Las Vegas, NV, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) this week presented hero-pilot Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger with the association’s American Spirit Award, for speaking out in opposition to the highly controversial concept of air traffic control (ATC) privatization. “We know that when an American hero and aviation expert with… Read the full news article

Apple-Featured Travel Network Boutiq Launches on Android

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Berlin, DE, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutiq, “Where to go from who you know”, officially celebrates its launch on the Google Play Store today. The new App personalizes food and travel recommendations by placing your entrusted friends and network at their core. After receiving Apple App Store Travel category features in Australia and… Read the full news article

More than 100 restaurants across 50 North American airports participate in HMSHost’s Airport Restaurant Month this October

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Exclusive foodie event for travelers soars to airports across North America BETHESDA, MD, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — A Chicken & Quinoa Broth Bowl and the Breakfast Burger are just some of the unique culinary creations, along with twists on traditional food favorites, travelers can savor during the exclusive Airport Restaurant Month. This October, more… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards: Armani Hotel Dubai will host the Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 in Dubai

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London, UK, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has revealed that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on Sunday 29th October, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The emirate is the Cinderella story of the travel industry, having exploded from a sleepy fishing village into a futuristic metropolis. This will be the second… Read the full news article

Portugal one of the big winners at World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala Ceremony 2017

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St. Petersburg, Russi, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Portugal was one of the big winners at World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala Ceremony 2017. On a night of high drama in host city St. Petersburg, Portugal was voted Europe’s Leading Destination with Turismo de Portugal scooping the prize for Europe’s Leading Tourist Board. Meanwhile the Portuguese archipelago of… Read the full news article

Air Display Over Doha for Qatar Airways Twentieth Anniversary

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The British Royal Air Force’s top display team flies in formation over Qatar alongside a Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350 aircraft Thousands of people watched and joined in the celebrations to mark a major milestone for Qatar’s award-winning national flag carrier  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of people watched in admiration as… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways sponsors this year’s Arabian US Open in New York City

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Qatar Airways delivered its award-winning hospitality at the Arabian US Open 2017, which took place on the opening night of this year’s Rolex Central Park Horse Show The airline’s cabin crew participated in the opening night awards ceremony DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways brought its award-winning hospitality and service to the… Read the full news article

Epic Rides announceS the Oz Trails Off-Road backcountry mountain bike event & festival

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Fourth event boosts equal payout purse to $160,000 and showcases America’s newest mountain bike mecca LAS VEGAS, NEV., 2017-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Epic Rides today announced the Oz Trails Off-Road backcountry mountain bike event & festival. Utilizing the Oz Trails network at the foot of the Ozark mountains in Northwest Arkansas, the fourth event… Read the full news article

3rd annual Heathrow’s Midnight Runway Marathon raised over £50,000 for charity

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350 runners from across Team Heathrow raised over £50,000 for charity Four local and national charities set to receive the donations from this year’s event LONDON, 2017-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Now in its third year, Heathrow’s Midnight Runway Marathon has raised over £50,000 for charity. 350 runners from across team Heathrow competed in… Read the full news article

Dulles International Airport annual free open house expected to attract thousands of visitors on Saturday, September 23

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25th Annual Airport Event Open to the Public, Benefits Special Olympics Virginia Washington, D.C., 2017-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dulles Day Plane Pull at Washington Dulles International Airport is expected to attract thousands of visitors for the airport’s annual free open house with a daylong schedule of activities, events and family fun on Saturday, September 23. Nearly 100… Read the full news article

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announces New Holiday Tradition – Ice Skating at the Boardwalk

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SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2017-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is offering guests a new way to celebrate the holidays this year. Starting November 11, the seaside amusement park’s Main Entrance Plaza will become a center of holiday fun with ice skating, holiday decorations, rides, games, and treats. A 30 foot Christmas… Read the full news article

NEW ZEALAND: Hobbiton Movie Set to celebrate International Hobbit Day on September 22

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Hairy feet and lembas bread will be the order of the day at Hobbiton Movie Set on September 22 as they celebrate International Hobbit Day. Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hairy feet and lembas bread will be the order of the day at Hobbiton Movie Set on September 22 as they celebrate… Read the full news article