Category Archives: Festivals and Events

UNWTO released its program and activities planned for the ITB Travel Trade Show 2014 in Berlin, Germany, 5-9 March

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MADRID, Spain, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The launch of an international campaign against trafficking, the 4th Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting dedicated this year to visa facilitation and the meeting of World Tourism Network on Child Protection, are among UNWTO’s activities during the ITB Travel Trade Show 2014 (Berlin, Germany, 5-9 March, 2014). 4th Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting on Visa Facilitation… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings

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Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku is once again marking International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings from its restaurants and lounge. Zafferano Restaurant will offer a little corner of Italy with a prix fixe three-course menu with a glass of prosecco and dessert with tea or coffee included for AZN 80.00 per… Read the full press release

Scott McFarland exhibition presented to passengers at Toronto Pearson International Airport

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TORONTO, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Transitions, an exhibition featuring two large format panoramas by Scott McFarland, is presented to passengers by No. 9: Contemporary Art and the Environment, in partnership with Toronto Pearson’s Art and Exhibits Program. Curated by Cara Said, the exhibit is located in the departures level of Terminal 1 (south of Air Canada ticket… Read the full press release

New Zealand’s award-winning Huka Lodge to celebrate its 90th birthday

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Taupo, New Zealand, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — New Zealand’s award-winning Huka Lodge is set to celebrate its 90th birthday in style with a selection of inspirational and intimate events planned for 2014. The luxury lodge – located in the North Island region of Taupo – will celebrate achieving this momentous milestone with a selection of some of… Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: London Art Fairs in 2014

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Record visitor numbers at London’s specialist Art Fairs reflect a buoyant art market LONDON, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — London is home to 20 specialist art fairs which showcase a huge variety of works from affordable art to museum quality pieces and attract thousands of international art buyers to the city. For those coming to the… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014: Russian telecommunications company MegaFon to Demonstrate Fans’ Faces Enlarged by 3500 Times

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The MegaFon pavilion that belongs to one of the biggest Russian telecommunications companies has every opportunity to become the most notable pavilion at the Sochi Olympics. It resembles Mount Rushmore, but in the digital era. Its facade is comprised of 11,000 actuators, which transform the building’s facade into a three-dimensional portrait… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014: Ski jumper Simon Ammann to carry the Swiss flag at Friday’s Opening Ceremony

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ski jumper Simon Ammann, a double gold medal winner in 2002 and 2010, will carry the Swiss flag at Friday’s Opening Ceremony. “This is my fifth Olympic Games and I’m looking for something extra. It will be nice,” said the 32-year-old. Alpine skier Benjamin Raich was initially given the honour but declined… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014: Former world champion Sarah Hendrickson admits that she looks up to Japanese rival Sara Takanashi

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former world champion Sarah Hendrickson admits that she looks up to Japanese rival Sara Takanashi. Hendrickson tore knee ligaments in a fall last August and in her absence, the 17-year-old Takanashi has won 10 rounds in the defence of her World Cup title. “I really look up to Sara. She’s a… Read the full press release

Le Meurice announced partnership with the Théâtre du Palais Royal under the rubric of the Musical Mondays

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Paris, France, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since 1835, artistic creation has been a defining element of the art de vivre as practised at Le Meurice. In this grand hotel, art is synonymous with a certain French genius, because such luxury is an embodiment of creativity and innovation – historically the highest order of artistic expression. Under the… Read the full press release

Kiwi singing sensation Lorde received royal welcome in New Zealand

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Riding high on a wave of success after scooping two awards at the star-studded Grammys, teen singing sensation Lorde received a New Zealand homecoming fit for a queen. Lorde – real named Ella Yelich-O’Connor – flew back to her hometown of Auckland after wowing viewers around the world with a… Read the full press release

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to mark the 50th anniversary of Beatles arrival at JFK airport

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Tribute will include unveiling of Beatles historical airport marker and live band playing group’s classic hit songs New York, NY, US, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fifty years to the day the Beatles arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport to screaming fans, the Port Authority will mark the anniversary with a tribute to the historic musical and… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago announced the headliners for the 31st Annual Chicago Blues Festival set for June 13 -15 in Grant Park

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FREE admission festival celebrates “Blues by the Lake” June 13-15 in Grant Park Chicago, IL, US, 2014-1-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the headliners for the 31st Annual Chicago Blues Festival set for June 13 through June 15 in Grant Park. A weekend of “Blues by the Lake” begins at the Petrillo… Read the full press release

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to participate in One Million Actions for Planet Earth

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Powell, OH, US, 2014-1-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be participating in One Million Actions for Planet Earth, a program that inspires people to share their green and sustainable activity on the myActions social platform. A collaboration with Arctic Action Teams (AAT), this program hopes that combined efforts from around the world will… Read the full press release

Tourism Toronto highlights the best Valentine’s Day in Toronto offers

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Toronto, CA, 2014-1-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Valentine’s Day in Toronto offers whatever your heart desires for an unforgettable and unique romantic experience. Book your romantic Toronto getaway on seetorontonow.com, where you can find the perfect Toronto Valentine’s Day experience with the best rates and availability from over 50 of Toronto’s hottest hotels, as well as the latest information on events, attractions… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014 Games the first winter games to have sports events broadcast in Super Hi-Vision digital format

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2014 Games in Sochi will be the first winter games to have individual events broadcast in Super Hi-Vision digital format, which has 16 times the resolution of HDTV with 22.2 surround sound. The Olympic and Paralympic events will be filmed using brand new spidercams, rail cams, and cameras mounted on… Read the full press release

2014 Sochi Games press-conference for accredited media at the Main Media Center in Sochi

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first press-conference for accredited media took place at the Main Media Center next to the Olympic Park today. The way of journalists and broadcasters’ work is determined due to the international standards for the staging of major events. To ensure a productive and comfortable environment for journalists and broadcasters at… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport sponsored think-tank to outline Ireland’s chance to become top international Sport Tourism destination at European Sport Tourism Summit

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cities and even rural communities will learn how they can get a slice of the €450bn global Sport Tourism industry in a major Shannon Airport sponsored think-tank with international experts set for Limerick next May. The inaugural European Sport Tourism Summit, which will take place at Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick on… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku starts 2014 with Pizza & Pasta Nights at Zafferano Restaurant

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Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku starts 2014 with new events and promotions, beginning with Pizza & Pasta Nights at Zafferano Restaurant. The Hotel’s signature all-day restaurant is named from the Italian word for “saffron,” the spice that grows abundantly in Azerbaijan. The Italian-themed menu highlights delicious specialties from Central Italy. Guests can enjoy… Read the full press release

UNWTO’s planned activities for the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR Madrid 22-26 January 2014

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The presentation of the 2013 UNWTO Awards, a Ministerial Debate on the future of tourism in the Middle East and North Africa and a business-to-business event connecting African tourism companies with Spanish and Portuguese counterparts are among the many UNWTO activities planned for the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR (Madrid, Spain,… Read the full press release

HMSHost to open 25 new restaurant brands at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

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HMSHost to open 25 new restaurant brands in Terminals 1 and 2 as part of two airport development phases; Airport’s first Starbucks and other favorites Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost has just signed an agreement with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to open 25 new dining offerings in Terminals 1 and 2 over… Read the full press release

Hershey Theatre to welcome back RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, June 21

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Hershey, PA, US, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anticipation of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles arrival in the United States, Hershey Theatre is proud to welcome back RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for this show are $49.00, $59.00 and $69.00 (tax and applicable fees apply) and are… Read the full press release

The Broadway League’s Kids’ Night on Broadway to visit Hershey Theatre on February 26

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Hershey, PA, US, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids’ Night on Broadway is a year-round national audience development program of The Broadway League, the national trade association of the Broadway industry, created to introduce kids and young adults to the magical world of theatrical entertainment. For the first time ever, Hershey Theatre is proud to participate on Wednesday,… Read the full press release

Loews Don Cesar Hotel announced “We Dream in Pink” package to celebrate Valentine’s Day

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St. Pete Beach, FL, US, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The color pink represents unconditional love and nurturing. It’s just natural that the seaside Loews Don Cesar Hotel, also known as the “Pink Palace”, is offering a memorable “We Dream in Pink” package to celebrate the  romance of Valentine’s Day that’s playful, relaxing and just a little flirtatious! The… Read the full press release

The City of Omaha to host the Final Round of the 2015 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Grand Prix (WGP)

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Omaha, NE, US, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Omaha has been selected to host the Final Round of the 2015 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Grand Prix (WGP), which is the premier annual international women’s volleyball tournament run by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). The Omaha Sports Commission will serve as the local organizing committee with… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will be featured in Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici wedding on January 26, 2014

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Airing live on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm ET on ABC Santa Barbara, CA, US, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will be featured during the wedding special as former Bachelor Sean Lowe and fiancée Catherine Giudici celebrate their union with a spectacular live event.  This will mark… Read the full press release

Baltimore’s top wedding vendors gather for Charm City’s premier bridal event at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on March 9, 2014

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Baltimore’s top wedding vendors come together for Charm City’s premier bridal event, which includes a VIP Luncheon featuring renowned wedding experts Baltimore, MD, US, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is preparing to help couples create the wedding of their dreams in just onemarvelous afternoon on Sunday, March 9, 2014. The newly engaged will spend the day enjoying endless… Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Legendary London boat prepares for new adventure

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Victorian tea clipper the Cutty Sark in Greenwich unveils new performance space in lower hold later this month. London, UK, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, the world’s only remaining tea clipper and a major London landmark, will open a brand new performance space in its lower hold on Wednesday, 29th January. The… Read the full press release

Spirits enthusiasts invited to the third annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference, January 16-19, 2014

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San Antonio, TX, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — The third annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference, January 16-19, 2014, brings together spirits enthusiasts and industry experts alike for cocktail education, tasting events, competitions and more, all celebrating the art of the cocktail. San Antonio’s conference is the only one of its kind in Texas and quickly becoming noted… Read the full press release

Jersey Adventures Tough Guy “Balls of Steel Race” 2014 starts on 26th January 2014

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Jersey, 2014-1-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — St Catherine’s to the Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre (Haute de La Garenne) The Annual Balls of Steel race is hotting up reaching the maximum field size of 120 entrants. Defending Champion and three times winner Tim Rogers is looking forward to the event with hot competition from the likes of Bryce… Read the full press release

Tourism Vancouver reveals the list of restaurants taking part in the 2014 Dine Out Vancouver Festival

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Record-setting 263 restaurants take part in Dine Out Vancouver 2014 Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2014-1-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s time to toss your New Year’s resolutions (as if you needed a reason)! After months of anticipation, Tourism Vancouver has revealed the list of restaurants taking part in the 2014 Dine Out Vancouver Festival and posted their menus. Restaurants are now accepting bookings, so diners… Read the full press release