Las Vegas Unveils Extensive Celebrity Line-up and Show Dates for Summer Concerts

Multi-Platinum Artists And One-Of-A-Kind Music Festivals Create Las Vegas’ 2013 Summer Soundtrack LAS VEGAS, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world’s top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley and multi-platinum rock band Journey to hosting one of… Read the full press release

jersey.com: Bouley Bay Pontoon Back for Summer

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pontoon at Bouley Bay has been returned to the water in time for the summer season. The pontoon was removed in November last year for its annual winter storage as well as usual maintenance checks and repair works, which have now been completed. At the time, ownership and future responsibility for… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport treats adopted schools to a magical performance with the magic of maths

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pupils at a Belfast primary school were treated to a magical performance by a local children’s touring theatre company thanks to funding from the George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund.Cahoots NI arrived at Victoria Park Primary School to perform their newest show, ‘Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic’ to an audience of… Read the full press release

National Car Rental is the Official Rental Car of the 74th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid at Bellerive Country Club

ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 74th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid is headed to St. Louis from May 21 – 26, 2013, where it will be hosted for the first time by Bellerive Country Club. National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel, is the Official Rental Car of the Championship, which… Read the full press release

Hershey Highmeadow Campground Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Name, Logo and Deluxe Log Cabins

Just in time for summer, new accommodations available for upcoming travel season  Hershey, PA, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Hershey Highmeadow Campground is now Hersheypark Camping Resort. Guests visiting the Camping Resort will now be fully immersed in the Hershey experience, including renaming camping areas to reflect areas of the Park and the main… Read the full press release

SSP brand, Upper Crust’s Hog Roast & Crackling baguette named New Sandwich of the Year at the 2013 British Sandwich Association Sammies

2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP brand Upper Crust won the top prize in the New Sandwich of the Year (hot) category at the 2013 British Sandwich Association Sammies last night for its Hog Roast & Crackling baguette. The awards, which were conceived by the prestigious British Sandwich Association to recognise and celebrate the achievements of key… Read the full press release

Oklahoma’s tourism industry celebrated national tourism and travel week May 4-12

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oklahoma’s tourism industry celebrated national tourism and travel week May 4-12 with a variety of activities across the state. Travel and tourism is a $6.2 billion industry for Oklahoma, providing 75,000 jobs and generating $349.5 million in tax revenue for the state treasury (U.S. Travel, based on 2010 figures). Travel employs… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains: Book now for Spring Bank Holiday train services

2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is asking customers to make sure they have reserved seats for train travel over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend by booking their tickets in advance.  This can be done online by visiting virgintrains.com, calling 08457 977 4222 or calling in at any Virgin Trains’ station where knowledgeable travel consultants will be… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia makes job offer to one of the unsuccessful applicants in its ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it has made a job offer to one of the unsuccessful applicants in its ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition. Ellenor Argyropoulos has been offered a job in Tourism Australia’s social media team, where she will use her photography skills to create destination content for its Facebook,… Read the full press release

Sample Cooked and Raw Oysters Grown in Jersey Waters at 16 New Street, 23-25th May 2013

“The man sure had a palate covered o’er with brass or steel, that on the rocky shore first broke the oozy oyster’s pearly coat, and risked the living morsel down his throat.” (John Gay, 18th century English playwright) 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the Jersey Food Festival, the National Trust for Jersey is encouraging… Read the full press release

VisitEngland to treat visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, will be treating visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013, with a ‘Science and Innovation’ themed cocktail event and fantastic competition prizes up for grabs. Running from 21-23 May at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, IMEX is the world’s largest meetings and events trade show, attracting thousands of… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony held in Maldives

2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels, Air Mauritius, Sun Island Resort & Spa, Seychelles and Lux Resorts were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony, held at the Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives on 12th May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEO’s and SVPs of leading travel… Read the full press release

Hilton Dublin’s Top Chefs presented with two awards at Catex 2013

DUBLIN, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dublin’s reputation for fine food in the hotel industry recently received a significant boost with the announcement that head chef at Hilton Dublin, Gareth Carberry, and his sous chefs Gavin Finn and Wojciech Zawainski have been presented with two awards at Catex 2013. Organised by The Panel of Chefs of Ireland, Chef… Read the full press release

Taste of Chicago once again features the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour

Noted Chefs Prepare Three-Course Dining Experience 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the City of Chicago continues to demonstrate a robust culinary community of noted chefs, the city’s premier food festival continues its efforts to highlight these food masters as Taste of Chicago once again features the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour. This year’s menu of celebrity… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ Live at 35™ concert series returns with Travelin’ Taylor Tour

Six Inflight Concerts. Six Taylor Guitars. Six Ways to Win! 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines’ Live at 35™ concert series has returned with the Travelin’ Taylor Tour, a series of six inflight shows featuring current and rising stars spanning multiple musical genres who play Taylor Guitars.  During this unique inflight experience, each featured musician will… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces surge in bookings to Malmo for 2013 Eurovision Song Contest

100,000 Seats From Just £15.99 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (13 May) announced a surge in bookings to Malmo, as the Swedish city gears up to host the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest this week. Ryanair currently flies between Malmo and seven European destinations and has recorded strong bookings on… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport teams up with Destination Bristol and Bath Tourism Plus at Routes Europe

Bristol Mayor backs mission to secure new air services  2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport is teaming up with Destination Bristol and Bath Tourism Plus to promote the region’s attractions to airlines at the Routes Europe event in Budapest next week (12-14 May). The aviation industry’s annual route development forum gives airports and tourism authorities the… Read the full press release

Celebrate National Endangered Species Day at ZooAmerica

Hershey, Pa., 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park invites visitors recognize the importance of endangered species on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In honor of the eighth annual national Endangered Species Day, Zoo staff will have interactive table displays showcasing conservation efforts and why extinction matters. Guests can participate in… Read the full press release

Chris Loughlin, Travelzoo CEO to Present at the Jefferies 2013 Global Technology, Media and Telecom

NEW YORK, 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today that Chris Loughlin, chief executive officer, will present at the Jefferies 2013 Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference. The presentation will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time in New York. About Travelzoo… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines becomes the Official Carrier of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the OAU-AU

2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is proud to announce that it has been selected as an “Official Carrier of the 50sup anniversary celebration of the Organization of the African Unity – African Union”. The celebration started in April 2013 and will last for one year. The Memorandum of Understanding designating Ethiopian as Official Carrier of… Read the full press release

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Deliver Keynote Address at GBTA Convention 2013

Alexandria, VA, 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced that former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver the Wednesday General Session keynote at the GBTA Convention 2013.   The GBTA Convention 2013 will be held August 4-7, 2013, in San Diego, CA. “Hailed as… Read the full press release

Second Annual UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market

More than 20 ministers took part in the second annual UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market with delegates sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term aviation and tourism sector growth. 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President… Read the full press release

Seafair Extends Contract with Alaska Airlines

Company Renews Torchlight Parade Title Sponsorship SEATTLE, 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has signed a contract extension spanning through 2016 for the title naming rights of the Seafair Torchlight Parade. Alaska Airlines, the “Official Airline of Seafair Torchlight Night”, has been a festival partner since 2009. “Alaska Airlines has been an integral part of the… Read the full press release

Agoda.com: Great Deals on Sydney Hotels for the Annual Vivid Sydney Light, Music & Idea Festival

2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is illuminating great deals on hotels in Sydney, Australia for the annual Vivid Sydney Light, Music & Idea Festival, which takes place this year from May 24 – June 10. For the past 5 years, the festival has been… Read the full press release

San Antonio launches new visitsanantonio.com

Latest Technology Innovations Allow Intuitive Trip-Planning Experience SAN ANTONIO, Texas, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) is debuting the new visitsanantonio.com. This website launch makes the SACVB the first among convention and visitors bureaus to integrate content changes based on user-customization technologies along with social data. This creates a customized… Read the full press release

City of Chicago: Millennium Park’s Downtown Sound Launch Memorial Day Weekend

2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first of three Millennium Park summer concert series launches on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. with the cutting edge, indie rock and pop music series Downtown Sound, beginning with headliner, Lee Renaldo Band. The ten-week series continues through July 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each Monday night and includes… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage set to host the ultimate sleepover adventure at Mont Orgueil Castle

2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of the International Museums Day 2013, Jersey Heritage is set to host the ultimate sleepover adventure later this month, as families and children are offered a rare opportunity to stay overnight at Mont Orgueil Castle. The sleepover, which will take place on Saturday 18th May, will host a variety of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® Celebrates Success Of The Small Screen As The Official Airline Sponsor Of The ATX Television Festival

Carrier Launches #LUVATXTV Contest for a Chance to Win an ATX Getaway to Austin 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is excited to announce its Official Airline sponsorship of the ATX Television Festival, the only festival of its kind dedicated to celebrating the history, success, and future of the medium.  The festival provides television… Read the full press release

Chicago Cultural Center’s Chicago Rooms Host Exhibit Of Modernism

Rarely Seen Designs and Sculptures from Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Bowie’s “Modern Love” might make an appropriate theme song for Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli, for it was their love of modernism that brought the two uniquely different artists together. Opening on May 18 and continuing through August 27 in the Chicago… Read the full press release

The First Maldivian Whale Shark Festival on 29th June 2013

2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) in association with Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will launch the first Maldivian Whale Shark Festival in South Ari atoll on 29th June 2013.   This one-day festival has been… Read the full press release