Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Founder and Chairman Isadore Sharp will be honoured by The British Travel Industry Hall of Fame

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2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Founder and Chairman Isadore Sharp will be honoured by The British Travel Industry Hall of Fame at a special awards dinner on April 25, 2013 in London. The Hall of Fame was created in 1995 to “honour excellence and outstanding achievement in those who have played a significant part in creating and… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office Launches food guide for May 1st long holidays

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MGTO enforces coping measures for May 1st long holidays Launches food guide and sends mobile messages 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to the upcoming May 1st long holidays, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has produced pamphlets as a food guide for visitors to obtain local restaurants’ operation information during the May 1st long holidays. The… Read the full press release

A year after the launch of PLANET 21, Accor plans to strengthen its leadership position in sustainable hospitality

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2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — After nearly 20 years of environmental commitment, last April 21, Accor again demonstrated its pioneering spirit when it launched PLANET 21. A year on, the group’s sustainable development program has won over customers and employees alike and modified behaviors. The first results, both environmental and societal, are already visible! “Here we are… Read the full press release

Kings Island’s Congo Falls celebrates 25 years of cool, wet and wild thrills this season

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Congo Falls, built by Intamin of Zurich, Switzerland, opened at Kings Island in 1988. The ride is located over a lake in the Action Zone area of the park. Huge Congo Falls boats – each nearly 16 feet long and carrying 20 passengers – climb steadily above tree level then… Read the full press release

MESMERIZING MOTHER’S DAY AT DUSIT THANI MANILA

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2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spellbinding love of a mother is unfathomable. On Mothers’ Day, treat her to a gift of togetherness at Dusit Thani Manila. Avail of the new Sunday Family Brunch on the 12th of May from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fabulous feast at Basix All-Day Dining and Umu Japanese Restaurants…. Read the full press release

HobbyFest Celebrates William P. Hobby Airport with Houston on May 4, 2013

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HOUSTON, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Join the Houston Airport System on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for HobbyFest as hundreds of people gather for a family-friendly day near the tarmac at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on the East Ramp. Admission is free with non-perishable food items. The non-perishable food items… Read the full press release

Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley celebrates La Festa della Mamma with brunch served throughout the day on Mother’s Day

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2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley will celebrate La Festa della Mamma with brunch served throughout the day on Mother’s Day. Inspired by the celebration of family and community, Executive Chef Marco Fossati has created a festive menu, which will be served from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. The Mother’s Day Feast will include four courses, with choices… Read the full press release

Adam Scott’s 2013 ‘Masters’ win puts Australian golf tourism in spotlight

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia believes the dramatic US Masters victory by ‘Tourism Australia’ tourism ambassador Adam Scott will act as a fillip to the promotion of Australian golf tourism on the international stage. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that Scott’s Masters win was not only an incredible personal achievement, but had the potential to help position… Read the full press release

Jersey Live 2013 Artist Announcement: Pete Tong, The Cribs, Tom Odell & Netsky

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the announcement that legendary dance music don Fatboy Slim will headline the Main Stage on Saturday 31st August, Jersey Live organisers reveal the next wave of artists to perform at the 10th anniversary edition of the festival. Joining Fatboy Slim on the Main Stage are Yorkshire indie rockers The Cribs and… Read the full press release

&Beyond to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A leader in responsible tourism and conservation, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has been invited to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013 (BICST).  On April 18, &Beyond Group Conservation Manager Les Carlisle will be speaking on the company’s expertise in tourism that benefits both conservation and local communities…. Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers colorful hotel specials for Penang’s fabulous George Town Festival

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is getting in a creative mood in preparation for the upcoming George Town Festival, the most colorful and exuberant celebration of art, music, theater, dance, opera and film in Malaysia. This year the festival will be held from 7… Read the full press release

GBTA Announces that it will host the first ever USA Oil, Gas & Marine Travel Symposium

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Event takes place in Houston, Texas Registration is now Open  Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced that it will host the first ever USA  Oil, Gas & Marine Travel Symposium, in Houston, Texas.  This event has been very successful in Europe since it… Read the full press release

Summer Values at Four Seasons Mean Fun for the Whole Family, with Memories to Last a Lifetime

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Popular Have Family Will Travel blog adds Kids’ Concierge feature and destination guides, invites families to share their stories. 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the things we do together that seem to stay with us longest – exploring new cities, lazy days on a beach or adventuring outdoors. This summer, Four Seasons sets the stage for holidays that everyone can… Read the full press release

The must-see theatre, art exhibitions, dance, opera and sporting events in May 2013 in London

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates 100 years and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre begins 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are two Bank Holidays in May, the month begins with a long weekend from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May 2013 and ends with a second Bank Holiday on Monday 27th May 2013, and for anyone who… Read the full press release

San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau and local hospitality Celebrate National Travel & Toruism Week

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2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau and local hospitality partners celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4-12, 2013 with a robust list of events, discount offers, and a local campaign aimed at educating citizens on the industry’s importance. National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) champions the power of travel and… Read the full press release

Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Launches River Bar as an events space

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LONDON, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has announced it is launching its state of the art River Bar as an events space. The River Bar, which serves a selection of lighter dishes and offers an extensive cocktail menu, is now available to organisers looking for a sleek and sophisticated venue, within a… Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers wide range of hotel deals for the most lively celebration of the year, Cheung Chau Bun Festival

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2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is preparing a wide range of hotel deals to help celebrate the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, one of the most lively and enjoyable celebrations of the year, which this year will be held from May 14-18. Chinese festivals are… Read the full press release

LasVegas.com and USA TODAY Travel Media Group have announced the launch of Experience Travel

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LAS VEGAS, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — LasVegas.com and USA TODAY Travel Media Group have announced the launch of Experience Travel, a collection of travel planning tools and information to help travelers make the most of their trip by giving them the information they need, personalized to fit their lifestyle.  The first in the product portfolio isExperience Las Vegas,… Read the full press release

MGTO organizes mega Southeast-Asia trade familiarization visit to Macau

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) organized a familiarization group of nearly 100 Southeast-Asian travel agents coming from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to Macau for site inspections and business networking during April 14 – 17. The mega trade visit serves to further promote international visitor-source markets. During their stay in Macau, the travel… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport invites public for a photo opportunity with Barclays Premiership, FA Community Shield Trophies

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of the public are invited to George Best Belfast City Airport on Friday 19th April for a photograph opportunity with the Barclays Premiership Trophy and the FA Community Shield Trophy. The trophy tour, arranged by Brantwood Manchester City Supporters Club, will see the amazing silverware arrive at Belfast City Airport on… Read the full press release

Strategic Partners airberlin and Etihad Airways will launch the first in a series of nationwide sales roadshows

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Alignment of the full-flat Business Class product and service 239 destinations in 77 countries Enhanced synergies between the carriers 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today strategic partners airberlin and Etihad Airways will launch the first in a series of nationwide sales roadshows in Berlin. The events are targeted at German travel trade partners. Beyond the German capital,… Read the full press release

Marriott Responds to Boston Explosions

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a member of the Boston community, with eight Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in the immediate vicinity, we are saddened by the tragedy caused by the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Massachusetts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrible incident. At this time,… Read the full press release

HYATT TEES OFF NEW SPONSORSHIP WITH FIVE PGA TOUR GOLFERS

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Golf Packages Offered at Many Hyatt Resorts in the U.S. CHICAGO, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today that five PGA Tour golfers, Luke Guthrie, Lee Williams, Jeff Klauk, Joey Snyder and Brandt Jobe, will represent Hyatt this season on the PGA Tour. These five golfers will participate in personal appearances at Hyatt corporate… Read the full press release

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Elaborate Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Enjoy a cornucopia of traditional fare, as well as the new vegan and gluten free stations. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Mother’s Day, celebrate with an elegant brunch at Four SeasonsHotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Executive Chef Ashley James is preparing an elaborate brunch display with an assortment of stations including the farmers market salad, sushi and seafood,… Read the full press release

Hilton hotels in Melbourne have a variety of ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day

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MELBOURNE, Australia, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton hotels in Melbourne have a variety of ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day Sunday 12 May, 2013. The famous Hilton buffet breakfast will be available to all between 7am and 11am at Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, just $45 for adults (including a glass of sparkling), $25 for children up… Read the full press release

World’s Largest Animatronic Dinosaur Set To Storm Kings Island This Spring

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the largest creatures to ever lumber the earth is set to storm Kings Island this spring, in all its roaring glory with the arrival of a life-size Sauroposeidon, the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur. Even the tallest guests at Dinosaurs Alive! may feel a little small standing next to Sauroposeidon…. Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila’s Tosca the Italian Grill stages a night of theatrical pleasures

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2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila’s Tosca the Italian Grill stages a night of theatrical pleasures on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for an evening inspired by Giacomo Puccini’s dramatic opera “La Tosca”. In Puccini’s famous opera, Floria Tosca sings “Vissi d’arte, vissi d’amore” or living for art and love. You,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Vail to Host “Mushrooms & Mercedes” Event Series in July and August

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Foraging expeditions return for third year with guide Larry Evans. 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Vail announces the return of its popular event series “Mushrooms & Mercedes” for summer 2013. Attendees will be escorted in a Four Seasons Mercedes to forage for mushrooms with expert Larry Evans, returning to the Resort’s restaurant Flame for a dinner featuring… Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers great Tokyo hotel deals for the colorful cherry blossom season

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2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is listing some of the most stylish designer hotels in Tokyo to help celebrate the sakura season – known commonly outside of Japan as the cherry blossom season – one of the most beautiful times to visit the Land… Read the full press release

‘Macau Festival 2013’ launched at Sunway Pyramid

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2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A 3-day large scale tourism promotional activity held in Kuala Lumpur aimed to promote Macau as top destination for both business and leisure in Malaysia to further diversify its tourism source market. Organized by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the ‘Macau Festival 2013′ was taken place at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall… Read the full press release