Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Southwest Airlines launches emerging artist competition onboard at 35,000 feet

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Dallas, Texas, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 22, 2017) launched Destination: Red Rocks, the first of its new “Destination” music series. The program demonstrates the carrier’s continued commitment to supporting and celebrating the emerging artist community, while placing a focus on Customer Experience and delivering outstanding Hospitality. Destination: Red… Read the full news article

PATA recognized the contributions made to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region

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PATA recognized the contributions made to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region   BANGKOK, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has presented a series of awards in recognition of contributions made to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. The following… Read the full news article

PATA Annual Summit 2017: Disruption. Innovation. Transformation: The Future of Tourism

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PATA Annual Summit 2017: Disruption. Innovation. Transformation: The Future of Tourism   BANGKOK, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Annual Summit 2017 (PAS 2017), under the theme ‘Disruption. Innovation. Transformation: The Future of Tourism’, opened in Negombo, Sri Lanka on May 18 with 406 delegates from 191 organisations representing 39 countries attending the… Read the full news article

UNWTO launches capacity building programme on sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection for West and Central Africa

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UNWTO launches capacity building programme on sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection for West and Central Africa   MADRID, Spain, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Convention on Biological Diversity of the United Nations has chosen ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ as the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated today 22 May 2017. On… Read the full news article

IATA launches the industry’s first virtual reality (VR) training platform for ground operations

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Bangkok, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of RampVR, the industry’s first virtual reality (VR) training platform for ground operations, at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Bangkok. “Improving ramp safety and reducing damage to aircraft and ground equipment through better education and training is… Read the full news article

The new super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude for the first time in Europe at the 2017 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE)

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The new super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude for the first time in Europe at the 2017 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE)   GENEVA, 2017-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is displaying its new super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude for the first time in Europe at this week’s 2017… Read the full news article

Metrolink will offer more service than in previous years on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29

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Metrolink will provide service regularly available on Sundays LOS ANGELES, 2017-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, Metrolink will offer more service than in previous years so Southern Californians can leave their cars at home and take a relaxing train ride. Metrolink will offer train schedules regularly available on Sundays. The… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association launches Meetings & Events at Sea Certificate Program

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Washington DC, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bringing specialized certificate programs online, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that travel agents can now expand their business with the new Meetings & Events at Sea Certificate Program. The program, designed in partnership with Meetings Professional International (MPI), will allow travel professionals the chance to… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia concludes successful 2017 Australian Tourism Exchange in Sydney

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Tourism Australia concludes successful 2017 Australian Tourism Exchange in Sydney   SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia is wrapping up the 38th edition of its annual business-to-business event, with the final day of appointments for the 2017 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE17) taking place in Sydney today. With more than 2,500 delegates,… Read the full news article

Zoo Atlanta hosts Brew at the Zoo presented by Groupon on Saturday, May 27, 2017

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Memorial Day weekend tradition has consistently sold out in recent years. Atlanta, USA, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Time is running out for tickets to Brew at the Zoo presented by Groupon on Saturday, May 27, 2017, the 10th anniversary of Atlanta’s favorite Memorial Day weekend festival tradition. The signature event, which will… Read the full news article

Wizz Air marks its 13th anniversary

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WIZZ Youth Challenge Winners 2017, Anniversary Seat Sale – Discount Up To 30%* Budapest, Hungary, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air celebrates today the 13th anniversary of its very first flight. In the years that have passed since then, WIZZ has gone on to become the largest low cost airline in Central and Eastern… Read the full news article

DMAI recognized Medellín Convention & Visitors Bureau with Destination Leadership Award

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Washington DC, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) honored the Medellín Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) with the Destination Leadership Award at the 2017 Worldwide Meetings and Incentive Travel Exhibition (IMEX) Gala Dinner and Awards. This prestigious award is given to a destination organization that demonstrates significant leadership and support… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb announces new and improved summer activities aimed at elevating the PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience

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New This Season: The Roundhouse Lodge Terrace And Viewing Deck And The Completion of the Blackcomb Ascent Trails WHISTLER, British Columbia, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb is going above and beyond this summer with new and improved summer activities aimed at elevating the PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience. Guests will see upgrades at… Read the full news article

This year’s Outlandish Gathering to see more than 200 Outlander fans in the Highlands this weekend

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 200 Outlander fans will gather in the Highlands this weekend for this year’s Outlandish Gathering. Fans of the books and television series from 15 countries will gather at the MacDonald Aviemore Resort this Friday 19 May until Sunday 21 May. The event is once again… Read the full news article

EventScotland to host The Eden Festival from 8-11 June

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The extensive and diverse portfolio of events which attract visitors to Dumfries & Galloway continues to prosper thanks to EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate. Eden Festival, Lockerbie and the World Gold Panning Championships, Moffat, are two of 12 events taking place across the country this summer which… Read the full news article

More than 150 people to take part in the first-ever Caledonian CacheFest on Saturday 27 May

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — THE first in a series of hi-tech treasure hunts will take place in Peebles later this month that will encourage visitors to get outdoors and explore the area. The first-ever Caledonian CacheFest will take place in the town on Saturday 27 May, with associated events across the… Read the full news article

Evita Turquoise Robinson and Willie Geist added keynote speakers for DMAI’s 2017 Annual Convention in Montréal

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Washington, DC, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Visit Newport Beach, Inc. and President and CEO Don Welsh today (May 10, 2017) announced more keynote speaker details for the 2017 Annual Convention in Montréal, Canada July 11‐14. “We are thrilled… Read the full news article

DMAI names the 2017 30 Under 30 class for its Annual Convention in Montreal, July 11-14

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Washington, DC, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Visit Newport Beach, Inc; Destination and Travel Foundation Chairman Joe Marinelli, and President of Visit Savannah, and President and CEO Don Welsh today (May 8, 2017) announced the 2017 “30 Under 30”… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation to exhibit at this year’s Global Public Transport Summit in Montreal

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Bombardier Transportation to exhibit at this year’s Global Public Transport Summit in Montreal   Bombardier showcases its strategy and vision for leading the transition into the next generation of sustainable urban transport Digitalization and virtual reality to take center stage at global transport exhibition Berlin, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier… Read the full news article

New Zealand: Canterbury’s top attractions on show at TRENZ 2017

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New Zealand: Canterbury’s top attractions on show at TRENZ 2017   Canterbury’s top attractions will be on show at TRENZ 2017, with new options to experience the region’s alps to ocean locations and pristine skies. New Zealand, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — “Astro-tourism is taking off here, with the main highway connecting Fairlie to… Read the full news article

SAA Cargo voted Best Cargo Airline-Africa by the readers of Air Cargo News

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Johannesburg, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) is proud to have bagged another international award within a short space of time at the 2017 Air Cargo Airline of the Year awards hosted by Air Cargo News.  SAA Cargo was voted Best Cargo Airline-Africa by the readers of Air Cargo News…. Read the full news article

Oman Air Cargo presented its special valuable cargo product “Secure Vault” at Air Cargo Europe 2017

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Cargo, one of the most innovative and fastest growing Cargo carriers in the world, took advantage of its participation at Air Cargo Europe 2017, to highlight its special valuable cargo product “Secure Vault”. Held in Munich, Germany, from the 9th to the 12th of May,… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines to raise funds for Community Chest through its 70th Anniversary Charity Run

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Singapore, 2017-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be organising a Charity Run to raise funds for Community Chest as part of the Airline’s 70th Anniversary Year celebrations.  The SIA Charity Run 2017 will be held on 8 October 2017 at The Float @ Marina Bay. The Charity Run will encompass a… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels hosts its 63rd annual convention in Las Vegas

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More than 5,000 Hotel Franchisees Convene to Discuss Travel and Business Outlook ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, is hosting its 63rd annual convention this week in Las Vegas, themed “Future Ready.” More than 5,000 hotel owners, general managers and hotel… Read the full news article

6th edition of the UNWTO International Conference on Statistics to be held in the Philippines, June 21-24, 2017

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MADRID, Spain, 2017-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Policy leaders, statisticians, academicians and private sector will convene in Manila, The Philippines, next June 2017 (21-24), to discuss new methodologies to measure the full impacts of tourism. The 6th edition of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Conference on Statistics, an official event of the International Year… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways renews sponsorship agreement with football club Al-Ahli Saudi FC

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Qatar Airways renews sponsorship agreement with football club Al-Ahli Saudi FC   Airline to extend official sponsorship of Al-Ahli Saudi FC for a further three years Agreement comes amidst a host of exciting sponsorship announcements by the airline DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is excited to announce the renewal of… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways sponsors FIFA until 2022

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Upcoming events sponsored by Qatar Airways include 2018 FIFA World Cup 2018™ in Russia, FIFA Confederations Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was announced today (07 May 2017) as Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA as part of a ground-breaking sponsorship package… Read the full news article

Chinese Youth Gain New Industry Knowledge With The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation’s Chinese Hospitality Education Initiative

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China Hospitality Education Initiative receives World Travel & Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow People Award Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Teachers across mainland China are improving the lives—and future careers—of Chinese youth by gaining new industry knowledge and teaching techniques through the China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI), a project of The J…. Read the full news article

First-ever Urban Wine Festival At Oakland To Highlight East Bay and Northern California Wineries

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Thousands expected to attend the urban experience at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to the first-ever Urban Wine Festival at the Oakland waterfront this Saturday from Noon to 5 PM. “Jack London Square is a perfect location for this event because it’s literally in the heart… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways supports Formula E – the electric street racing series – for the Paris and New York City ePrix

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Formula E event in Paris will be named the “2017 Qatar Airways Paris ePrix” Electric street racing series to touchdown in Paris and Brooklyn, New York, this summer Doha, Qatar, 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Formula E – the electric street racing series – for… Read the full news article