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
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
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
Residence Inn by Marriott kicks off a month-long celebration of moms – Moms’ Month
Renowned Chef and Lifestyle Expert Cat Cora Named “Resident Mom Of The Year 2013” 2013-05-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Residence Inn by Marriott kicks off a month-long celebration of moms – Moms’ Month – by announcing its Resident Mom of the Year 2013: chef and lifestyle entrepreneur Cat Cora. A prominent figure in the culinary community, Cora… Read the full press release
Mexico Partners with the Adventure Travel Trade Association on Adventure Travel Mexico 2013
Seattle, WA, 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In continued support of Mexico’s efforts to position itself as a “go to” premiere adventure travel destination, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) is partnering with Visit Mexico and the State of Veracruz on the second annual Adventure Travel Mexico (ATMEX) trade fair. This year, from August 14th – 17th, over 400 inbound Mexican… Read the full press release
Anticipated fundraiser returns with Swing Fling on May 4 at ZOO ATLANTA
2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE BEASTLY FEAST TO BENEFIT ZOO ATLANTA WHO: One of the Southeast’s most anticipated black-tie galas returns with Swing Fling, the Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event will be presented by the Ford Motor Company Fund, marking Ford’s 28th year of generous support. The 2013… Read the full press release
Fly.com™ list of cheapest airfares for travelers who want to visit mom or treat her to a weekend away
NEW YORK, 2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — As children of all ages get ready to honor their mothers on May 12, Fly.com™ has compiled a list of some of the cheapest airfares around the country for travelers who want to visit mom or treat her to a weekend away. The list is a direct response to a… Read the full press release
El Wigmore Hall celebrará a Schumann durante todo mayo
El joven pianista americano Jonathan Biss examina la influencia de Robert Schumann 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — En una serie de conciertos en el Wigmore Hall se presentará la inimitable e influyente música de Robert Schumann de la mano de Jonathan Biss con su pasión y profundidad. El aclamado joven pianista, y ardiente representante de Schumann, ha… Read the full press release
Do Not Disturb – Mother’s Day Package at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay
2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Mother’s Day weekend, Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay is encouraging mothers to pack their bags and leave the chores behind. Designed to offer the utmost in luxury, style and wanderlust, Manele Bay is offering the ultimate Hawaii resort getaway with the Do Not Disturb – Mother’s Day package. Allow Mom to bask in… Read the full press release
Australian Tourism Exchange will be hosted in Cairns in 2014
2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s only trade show dedicated to exclusively promoting Australian tourism products and experiences to the global travel market, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), will be hosted in Cairns for the first time in 2014 – helping to further bolster the country’s $107 billion tourism sector. Organised by Tourism Australia, the annual event… Read the full press release
Residence Inn Celebrates Moms the Entire Month of May
Family-friendly brand thanks moms with 30 days of giveaways and more. 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — With 365 days in a year, why do moms only get one official day of recognition? As a brand that celebrates moms for all that they do, Residence Inn by Marriott declares May as a month-long celebration, thanking moms for the evening homework… Read the full press release
Το Hilton Αθηνών γιορτάζει τα 50 του χρόνια
ΑΘΗΝΑ, Ελλάδα, 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Τον Απρίλιο του 1963, πριν από ακριβώς 50 χρόνια, ένα ξενοδοχείο-ορόσημο για την Αθήνα άνοιξε τις πόρτες του στο κοινό σηματοδοτώντας μια νέα εποχή ευημερίας και ανάπτυξης για τον ελληνικό τουρισμό. Τα επίσημα εγκαίνια του Hilton Αθηνών έγιναν στις 20 Απριλίου 1963 με τριήμερες εορταστικές εκδηλώσεις που συγκέντρωσαν εκλεκτούς καλεσμένους απ’… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita offers one couple a once in a blue moon wedding ceremony
2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Announces Once in a Blue Moon Wedding Package. One wedding couple offered a unique ceremony on the Blue Moon of August 21, 2013. Truly magical occasions are not easy to come by, which is why Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is offering one couple the opportunity to celebrate their wedding vows in… Read the full press release
Knott’s Berry Farm offers moms free admission to the park with their brunch purchase
Buena Park, CA, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant has been a favorite family destination for Mother’s Day for over 70 years and this year they are offering moms free admission to Knott’s Berry Farm with their brunch purchase. This year Knott’s Mother’s Day Brunch will be offered at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant,… Read the full press release
The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 Preparation is in Good Progress
BANGKOK, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 (TTM+2013) welcome reception will be created with a street food atmosphere, which is one of the most popular dining out activities while travelling in Thailand. For the welcome reception this year, there will be a special ceremony to be held, the awards presentation ceremony for the 2013… Read the full press release
Hilton Athens 50th Anniversary Celebration
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — In April 1963, exactly 50 years ago, a landmark hotel opened its doors in Athens marking a new era of prosperity and development for the Greek tourism. The official inauguration of Hilton Athens, which took place on the 20th of April 1963 followed by a two-day celebration, attracted distinguished guests from all corners… Read the full press release
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 2013 Taste of Chicago
Petrillo Concert Series Lineup Released 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 2013 Taste of Chicago. The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced Robin Thicke, Robert Plant, Jill Scott and Neon Trees will join previously announced opening performers… Read the full press release
2nd annual MATATO Maldives Travel Awards will be held early December 2013
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) have confirmed that the 2nd annual MATATO Maldives Travel Awards will be held at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort early December 2013. During yesterday’s sponsor signing ceremony at Mookai Suites, President of MATATO Mr. Mohamed Khaleel announced that a number of changes had… Read the full press release
David Guetta Performs in Bangkok this May
Bangkok, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is extending public relations support to Retox Sessions of Bangkok for the show of renowned music producer and DJ David Guetta in May. He’s the biggest DJ and producer in the world right now and he’s performing in Thailand with his full production show. Retox… Read the full press release
The fourth annual Hershey Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2013
Hershey, Pa., 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The fourth annual Hershey Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2013. Registration for the event is open to 5,000 participants and will open on May 1 on www.Active.com. The Hershey Half Marathon is presented by Capital BlueCross and all net proceeds from the race will benefit Children’s… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport and Munster combine this weekend in support of youth mental health
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport will join ranks with Munster rugby ahead of this weekend’s semi-final clash with Clermont Auvergne to raise the flag in support of young people’s mental health. In an airport initiative, officially backed and supported by Munster, fans going through Shannon will be asked to pay €2 each for red wristbands… Read the full press release
YEW restaurant + bar at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Wins Silver at Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
Sustainable seafood success at YEW. ” … superlative YEW at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (Silver), where discreet servers deliver chef Ned Bell’s fine takes on local steelhead trout, octopus, Dungeness crab, and other oceanic gems.” 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since becoming a sophisticated and sustainable seafood concept in September 2011, the team at YEW restaurant + bar has… Read the full press release