Category Archives: Festivals and Events

More than 90 business travel professionals participated in GBTA’s third annual GBTA Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015

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Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Brasil hosted its third annual GBTA Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015 recently at the Hotel Sofitel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. More than 90 business travel professionals from Brasil, the United States and Latin America participated in the successful… Read the full news article

Tourism Authority of Thailand: 2,629,500 million tourists expected to celebrate Songkran in Thailand this year

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Bangkok, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) 2015 Discover Thainess campaign has inspired this year’s Songkran festivities with the “Grand Songkran Splendours’ set to held in popular destinations throughout the country. Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Acting Governor of TAT and Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas)… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton exclusive guide to help you celebrate Sakura, the iconic Cherry Blossom season

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The Ritz-Carlton Viewing Tips and Experiences Help you Celebrate Sakura Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Bonded by a tree rooted in culture and tradition, the Washington, D.C. Ritz-Carlton hotels and the luxury brand’s properties throughout Japan have collaborated on an exclusive guide to celebrating Sakura, the iconic Cherry Blossom season. For tips, … Read the full news article

18th Annual Companies Caring Breakfast: HMSHost honored with the Corporate Partnership Award by Rockville-based nonprofit Interfaith Works

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BETHESDA, MD, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Local restaurateur HMSHost, was honored today by Rockville-based nonprofit, Interfaith Works with the Corporate Partnership Award at the 18th Annual Companies Caring Breakfast. Interfaith Works is a nonprofit agency working to meet the needs of the poor and homeless in Montgomery County. The Corporate Partnership Award recognizes a company… Read the full news article

Extraordinary Hotel Chocolat Chocolate Tasting Experience at the London Eye this Easter

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LONDON, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This Easter, the London Eye invites guests to indulge their senses with an extraordinary Hotel Chocolat Chocolate Tasting Experience. The ultimate Easter treat for chocolate lovers, guests will enjoy a variety of mouth-watering chocolates and truffles as an expert from Hotel Chocolat guides you through an exclusive tasting… Read the full news article

Viking River Cruises welcomed 12 new river vessels to its fleet at simultaneous christening ceremony in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany

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Los Angeles, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marking another year of impressive growth, Viking River Cruises (www.vikingrivercruises.com) today welcomed the newest additions to its fleet of river cruise vessels at a simultaneous christening ceremony in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany. The company christened a total of 12 new river vessels, including 10 of its award-winning Viking Longships®… Read the full news article

VisitBritain: Launching this year, the Tour de Yorkshire attracts the world’s great riders from May 1-3, 2015

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LONDON, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The rows of people lining the route of last year’s Yorkshire Grand Départ of the Tour de France are not just testament to the growing popularity of cycling in the UK, but of Yorkshire as a place to hold world-class events – and holidays! Such was the welcome… Read the full news article

VisitBritain: Edinburgh International Festival 2015 programme unveiled

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Edinburgh International Festival Director Fergus Linehan has unveiled his first programme. Edinburgh, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Festival 2015 runs from Friday 7 August to Monday 31 August and welcomes over 2,300 artists from 39 nations to perform in Scotland’s magnificent capital city. The Irishman, whose previous roles have seen him head up the Sydney Festival,… Read the full news article

VisitBritain: The International hit show LET IT BE is coming to their hometown to mark the official re-launch of the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool

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LONDON, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is coming to their hometown later this year to mark the official re-launch of the multi-million pound refurbishment of the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool.  Direct from London’s West End, LET IT BE will run for 5½… Read the full news article

LondonTown.com: Social mobility for women during World War One discussed at the London Transport Museum

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LONDON, 2015-3-23 — /Travel PR News/ —  A talk at the London Transport Museum this month will allow visitors to explore a key subject in modern social history. All change! Did the First World War transform the lives of London women? is the topic of the talk given on 10th March 2015 by guest speaker… Read the full news article

LondonTown.com: Glimpse behind world of international fashion label in London this spring

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Footwear brand Camper’s legacy is explored at the Design Museum LONDON, 2015-3-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Design Museum has revealed plans for a fascinating new exhibition this spring and summer that will explore the work of one Europe’s best known fashion labels. Spanish footwear brand Camper will be the subject of Life On… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb: Top Athletes From Around The Globe To Compete On The Big Stage At The World Ski And Snowboard Festival April 10-19, 2015

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WHISTLER, BC, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Top ranked snowboarders went head to head at Whistler Blackcomb this past weekend in Canada’s longest running snowboard competition, the Showcase Showdown, presented by Monster Energy, Burton Snowboards and Vans. This year’s competition featured a Canadiana themed big air contest. After being postponed on Saturday March 14, 2015, due to… Read the full news article

Agoda.com uncovered specials on accommodation in three of Thailand’s most popular destinations to celebrate Thai New Year Songkran

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SINGAPORE, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has uncovered specials on accommodation in three of Thailand’s most popular destinations to celebrate Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year and one of the country’s most fun-filled annual events. The festival today is… Read the full news article

Agoda.com announced early bird hotel deals in Guangzhou, China to prepare for the 117th China Import and Export Fair

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SINGAPORE, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced early bird hotel deals in Guangzhou, China to prepare for the 117th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair. Huge crowds of importers, exporters, and manufacturers… Read the full news article

Jersey.com: Folklore to take place at Val De La Mare, St Peter, for a one-day event on Sunday 14th June

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Folklore have announced the artists to play the one day music event in June. Headliners James will share the bill with Nerina Pallot, Reef, Gentlemen’s Dub Club, Dreadzone, LLoyd Yates, The Doors Alive and Tadhg Daly. Sunday 14th June 2015, 12:30 – 22:30 Subject to the organisers gaining the Bailiffs permission JERSEY, 2015-3-9 — /Travel… Read the full news article

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago to reveal three new, luxurious event spaces this Spring 2015

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CHICAGO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce the build-out of three new, luxurious event spaces that will be revealed Spring 2015. These elegant new areas, totaling nearly 6,500 square feet, will afford even more opportunity to host a range of social and corporate functions in the Five Diamond, Five Star property, renowned… Read the full news article

Canada’s longest running snowboard competition, the Showcase Showdown is back at Whistler Blackcomb on March 14, 2015

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WHISTLER, BC, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Canada’s longest running snowboard competition, the Showcase Showdown, presented by Monster Energy, Burton Snowboards and Vans, is back at Whistler Blackcomb Saturday, March 14, 2015. This year’s competition will feature a Canadiana themed big air contest for the professional and amateur men’s and women’s categories, and for the first… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s SVP of strategy Atish Shah to speak at J.P. Morgan 2015 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on March 6, 2015

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CHICAGO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Atish Shah, senior vice president of strategy, FP&A and investor relations, will speak at the J.P. Morgan 2015 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum at 10:15 a.m. PST on Friday, March 6, 2015. All interested persons may listen to a… Read the full news article

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority: March is our busiest month of the year for visitation for a variety of reasons

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LAS VEGAS, 2015-3-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas is once again THE place to be during the month of March. From fast cars to college hoops, convention business to Major League Baseball, visitors have an unlimited amount reasons to pack a bag and head to Las Vegas – not to mention the great weather. Last… Read the full news article

The National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian House Museum and Shop to open for its fourth consecutive season on 25th March 2015

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JERSEY, 2015-3-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian House Museum and Shop is due to open for its fourth consecutive season on 25th March 2015. Reflecting on the 2014 season, House Manager Chris Addy stated: ‘16 New Street has received an average of 96% over 87 reviews on Trip Advisor,… Read the full news article

JERSEY: Reasons Festival will officially launch on Saturday 7th March at St. Helier’s Rojo Bar

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JERSEY, 2015-3-2 — /Travel PR News/ — A brand new, exciting & innovative one-day festival is coming to the island! This 12 hour production will take place on Saturday 11th July 2015 in Coronation Park and will be spread over 4 stages, showcasing 30 artists to a crowd of up to three thousand people. Reasons… Read the full news article

Agoda.com reveals the Top 5 Destinations for Asian travelers during the Chinese New Year

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SINGAPORE, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smarts study which shows where outbound Asian travelers are spending their Chinese New Year. The study looked at data from thousands of customers who booked… Read the full news article

Tony Dixon named Director of Events Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

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Washington, DC, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC welcomes Tony Dixon as Director of Events. A native of Pittston, Pennsylvania, Dixon’s exposure to weddings and events as a child influenced his decision to work in the hospitality industry. He started his career working for casinos and night clubs in Atlantic City… Read the full news article

Emirates partners with celebrity chef Silvena Rowe to create signature menu for its six Dubai airport lounges in celebration of Dubai Food Festival

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its strategic partnership of the ongoing Dubai Food Festival, Emirates has collaborated with friend of the Festival and celebrity chef, Silvena Rowe, to create a signature menu for its six airport lounges in Dubai. Emirates’ premium customers can experience a customized menu of Chef Silvena’s… Read the full news article

Four Seasons barmen Luca Angeli and Luca Marcellin to represent Italy at European Finals of the Rose’s Cup in Copenhagen, May 20-21, 2015

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Prize winning barmen Luca Angeli and Luca Marcellin are competing in the European Finals, May 20-21, 2015 Florence, Italy, 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Luca Angeli and Luca Marcellin (strictly in alphabetical order) are young and curious, attentive to the evolution of tastes and trends, already with years of experience behind tham and a… Read the full news article

Star Cruises, its crew members from SuperStar Aquarius and Sabah Hotel Association organised a visit to the Sri Pritchard Old Folks Home in Kinarut, Papar, Sabah (Malaysia)

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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Malaysia), 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, and its crew members from SuperStar Aquarius, together with the Sabah Hotel Association members, had jointly organised a visit to the Sri Pritchard Old Folks Home in Kinarut, Papar, Sabah (Malaysia) on 12th February 2015, in conjunction… Read the full news article

Art for Amnesty and the Cape Town International Airport partner to create giant tapestry in memory of the 25th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison

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Johannesburg, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — On the 25th Anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison Art for Amnesty and the Cape Town International Airport today announced that they would partner in the creation of a giant tapestry in his memory. The tapestry (measuring approximately 30 square metres) will hang in the… Read the full news article

San Antonio spring events 2015

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San Antonio, TX, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With five major theme parks; festivals that celebrate art, music and culture; and SAVE, a program with deals to more than 70 hotels, restaurants and attractions, San Antonio is a top choice for a perfect spring getaway. SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Morgan’s Wonderland, Schlitterbahn and… Read the full news article

HMSHost celebrates culinary innovation with Channel Your Inner Chef recipe contest open to employees and travelers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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“Channel Your Inner Chef” winner will attend HMSHost-sponsored James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago; Winning recipe to be featured on O’Hare menu CHICAGO, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, proud sponsor of the 2015 James Beard Awards in Chicago, is celebrating culinary innovation with Channel Your Inner Chef, the first-of-its-kind recipe contest open to… Read the full news article

2015 Camp Kids Are Kids “Game On” at Ritz-Carlton Chicago from August 9 to 13

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Exciting updates unveiled at recent camper reunion Chicago, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On January 25, 2015, Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago (CKAKC) – the only urban camp for kids living with cancer – hosted a reunion at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) for children who attended the Camp’s inaugural session in August 2014…. Read the full news article