Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Governor Terry McAuliffe acknowledged Virginia’s contribution to music history and innovation by declaring September as Virginia Music Heritage Month

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Month to focus on Virginia’s eclectic music scene RICHMOND, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Governor Terry McAuliffe acknowledged Virginia’s contribution to music history and innovation around the world by declaring September as Virginia Music Heritage Month. Virginia’s musical contribution to American culture has been diverse and includes genres such as Piedmont Blues, folk, brass, hip-hop,… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free opens the new Italian “al fresco” style restaurant Soprafino at Hamad International Airport

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Italian chef brings award-winning cuisine to new world-class dining concept DOHA, Qatar, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) celebrated the official opening of the new Italian “al fresco” style restaurant, Soprafino, today at Hamad International Airport (HIA) with celebrity chef and partner, Massimo Capra. “We are incredibly honoured that Chef Capra was able… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsored last Sunday’s Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille in France

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More than 500 cars exhibited in the Domaine de Chantilly “Tribute to Bugatti” prize presented by Qatar Airways Domaine de Chantilly, FRANCE, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Last Sunday, Qatar Airways, the only airline sponsor of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, welcomed classic car enthusiasts and collectors at the spectacular venue of the Château… Read the full press release

Great culinary talents join The Fearrington House to create special tasting dinner in honor of Relais & Châteaux’s 60th anniversary

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Event Launches Exciting Culinary Season at Fearrington Village Fearrington Village, NC, 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, October 13th, four great culinary talents will come together under one roof at The Fearrington House to create a special tasting dinner in honor of the 60th anniversary of Relais & Châteaux, the worldwide collection of… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines unveils 2014 Formula 1® Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix trophy

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SINGAPORE, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines unveiled the winner’s trophy for the 2014 FORMULA 1® SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX at a ceremony held in Singapore today. The unveiling of the trophy marks Singapore Airlines’ inaugural year as Title Sponsor of the 2014 FORMULA 1® SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. Measuring 52cm in height and 18.5cm in… Read the full press release

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings returns to The Village at Squaw Valley on Sept. 5 to benefit the Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences

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Olympic Valley, Calif., 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A battle of epic proportions is coming to Squaw Valley on Friday, Sept. 5 with the return of Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings. Seven restaurants, including new participant PlumpJack Cafe and Bar, and seven bands will go head to head from 6-10 p.m. in The Village at Squaw Valley… Read the full press release

Las Vegas to welcome variety of special events and programming specific to the LGBT community this fall

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LAS VEGAS, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — This fall, Las Vegas continues to welcome a wide-variety of special events and programming specific to the LGBT community. From one end of the Strip to the other, Las Vegas is unassuming and welcomes the LGBT community, providing each person the opportunity to experience the trip of a lifetime…. Read the full press release

Adventure Travel World Summit expects nearly 700 delegates from around the globe to Killarney, Ireland on October 6, 2014

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Seattle, WA, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — On October 6, nearly 700 delegates from around the globe will enter Killarney, Ireland to begin the sold-out Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS). Over 150 of those delegates, international tour operators and media, will be coming back from intense adventure experiences across Ireland’s wild landscape, while the other 500 delegates will… Read the full press release

15th annual World Gourmet Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok from September 1 to 7, 2014

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Only five days to go until the doors open on the year’s most anticipated celebration of food and wine Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With only five days to go until the 15th annual World Gourmet Festival kicks off at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, things are starting to get exciting. “It’s always a joy to be involved in… Read the full press release

TradeWinds Beach Resort: Guy Harvey Outpost hosts Lionfish Safari Tournament, September 6-7, 2014

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St. Pete Beach, FL, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — TradeWinds Beach Resort: Guy Harvey Outpost hosts Lionfish Safari Tournament, September 6-7, 2014 When: September 6 – All Day– Lionfish Spearfishing Tournament September 7 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Tournament Weigh-In & Family Fun Day What: Guy Harvey Outpost, along with Reef Monitoring, Inc…. Read the full press release

The Hotel Hershey hosts annual Wine & Food Festival on September 12 to 14

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Wine and Dine September 12 to 14  Hershey, Pa., 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating its fifth year, The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival will be held across the grounds of the Hotel from September 12 to 14. Throughout the weekend, guests will experience unique events and treatments for all tastes, including a new beer tasting and home… Read the full press release

Las Vegas marks Mexican Independence Day with world-class Latin performers and festivities

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Star-studded Performances By Luis Miguel, Alejandro Fernández, Gabriel Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Pepe Aguilar, Arturo Sandoval, Marcos Maidana, and Many More LAS VEGAS, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — No other destination in the U.S. celebrates Mexican Independence Day quite like Las Vegas, and this year’s festivities will bring unparalleled excitement in honor of El Grito. More than… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC to host the 34th annual Sprint Four the Cure 5K run/walk on September 20, 2014 along the Potomac Parkway

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This annual chipped run/walk supports MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Cancer Institute Washington, DC, 2014-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, the 34th annual Sprint Four the Cure 5K run/walk will be held on September 20, 2014 along the Potomac Parkway. Proceeds from this annual event support cancer research at Washington Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital… Read the full press release

LondonTown.com highlights the best events taking place in London this August

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RideLondon brings Olympic cyclists to London and the Notting Hill Carnival turns 50 LONDON, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — RideLondon cycles into town, and Notting Hill Carnival celebrates 50 years since it all started, these are two events among the top 42 highlighted by LondonTown as the best events taking place in London this… Read the full press release

Food lovers: The Great Bath Feast 2014 to feature supper clubs, cooking classes, workshops and more between 1st October and 31st October

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MASTERCHEF 2014 CHAMPION CREATES A STIR IN THE CITY BATH, UK, 2014-7-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Great Bath Feast is the biggest and most diverse food festival in the South West. Not only is it an incredible experience for food lovers, it brings Bath’s fiercely independent restaurants together to create an atmosphere of sharing, caring… Read the full press release

Bath Tourism Plus announced the dates for Bath Christmas Market 2014

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BATH, UK, 2014-7-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As we bask in the hottest days of the year so far, it’s hard to believe that it’s only 150 days until Christmas. But, like a team of Santa’s elves, the organisers of the Bath Christmas Market, Bath Tourism Plus, work year round to organise the UK’s favourite… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways CEO His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker joins David Cameron and Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders at the official opening of the Farnborough Air Show 2014

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His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker joins dignitaries in opening one of the most popular air shows in the world Qatar Airways displays three aircraft at the Show – the A350 (Global Launch Customer), A320 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Farnborough, United Kingdom, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, His Excellency Mr…. Read the full press release

The 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will be held above the sea area before Macau Tower on 8, 13, 20, 27 September and 1 October

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Macau, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will be held above the sea area before Macau Tower on 8, 13, 20, 27 September and 1 October. Ten contesting teams will brighten up the city skyline with spectacular fireworks on the nights. Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is an event organized… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Paris to participate in this year’s Vogue’s Fashion Night Out in Paris on 16 September 2014

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Hong Kong, 2014-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce its participation in this year’s prestigious Vogue’s Fashion Night Out taking place in Paris on 16 September 2014. For the past six years, the international editions of Vogue magazine have lit up some of the most glamorous streets in the world with… Read the full press release

The third annual Festival PEOPLE en Español brings celebrity and speaker favorites to San Antonio on August 30-31, 2014

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“Inspiring the Next Generation” features a stellar lineup of celebrities, speakers and family fun activities Zendaya to Headline Chicas Poderosas Concert Powered by Disney San Antonio, TX, 2014-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The third annual Festival PEOPLE en Español brings a lineup of celebrity and speaker favorites to San Antonio with free daytime family-fun activities and… Read the full press release

The 34th Annual Taste of Chicago, July 9-13 in Grant Park, continues to be a free admission festival thanks to its sponsors

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CHICAGO, 2014-7-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The 34th Annual Taste of Chicago, July 9-13 in Grant Park, continues to be a free admission festival, made possible by the generous support of its sponsors, who also play a big part in making the event an enjoyable experience for people of all ages and interests. New Taste of… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia acknowledges the efforts of the country’s Indigenous Tourism Champions for providing cultural experiences for visitors

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As Australia celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures during NAIDOC week, Tourism Australia acknowledged the efforts of the country’s Indigenous Tourism Champions in providing enriching cultural experiences for international visitors. The Indigenous Tourism Champions Program, which is a joint initiative of Tourism Australia and Indigenous Business Australia in… Read the full press release

Bank of Ireland Runway Run at Shannon Airport raised over €15,000 for Samaritans

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bank of Ireland Runway Run at Shannon Airport raises over €15,000 for Samaritans Running shoes instead of aircrafts pounded the Shannon Airport runway for a short period at the weekend as 1,200 people took part in the first ever runway run at an Irish airport. The Bank of Ireland… Read the full press release

GBTA and German business travel buyer association VDR announce speaker line up for the breakout sessions at the GBTA Conference 12-14 November in Berlin

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London, 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – and German business travel buyer association VDR – today announced an impressive speaker line up for the breakout sessions at the GBTA Conference 12-14 November in Berlin, which this year incorporates VDR’s autumn… Read the full press release

GBTA featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014: Twitter co-founder and co-inventor Biz Stone

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Alexandria, VA, 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced Biz Stone, co-founder and co-inventor of Twitter, will be a featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30, in Los Angeles. “We are pleased to welcome Biz Stone as a featured speaker for this… Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Join London Zoo’s celebrations for a very special bear

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A weekend of family events has been arranged to celebrate association with former Zoo resident Winnie The Pooh LONDON, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — One of London’s most popular attractions, London Zoo, will be celebrating the story of one of the world’s favourite characters this summer. The Little Creatures family festival will take place… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company starts its annual Ramadan tent with light iftar snacks for passengers during the holy month of Ramadan

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has placed its annual Ramadan tent in the terminal building at Bahrain International Airport (BIA), providing passengers with light iftar snacks during the holy month of Ramadan. Traditional Ramadan food and beverages are being offered everyday for free, allowing the fasting passengers to have their… Read the full press release

World Masters Games to be held in Auckland New Zealand in 2017

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Athletes from around the world can start planning their travel and training schedules for World Masters Games to be held in Auckland, New Zealand in 2017. Twenty-eight sports and 45 disciplines have been confirmed into the sporting programme, with eight of those sports offering a para class. Unique… Read the full press release

Special Taste of Chicago Preview event to feature eight Taste of Chicago restaurants and food trucks on June 25

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CHICAGO, 2014-6-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Taste of Chicago is July 9-13 in Grant Park. Enjoy a “taste” of Chicago’s favorite food and music festival at a special Taste of Chicago Preview event on Wednesday, June 25 at Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington) from 11am to 2pm featuring eight Taste of Chicago restaurants and food trucks – plus two In the Kitchen with Mariano’s chefs. The new and… Read the full press release

Air Partner and Aston Martin partner to launch Aston Martin Vanquish

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Aston Martin team up with Air Partner to unveil the ‘best Aston Martin in history’, the Aston Martin Vanquish. London, UK, 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The preview of the new Aston Martin Vanquish took place at a glittering event in Park Lane last week.Hosted by Stratstone of Mayfair, 175 high net worth guests of sponsors… Read the full press release