Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Enterprise and Turner Sports basketball analyst Kenny Smith to launch the “Ultimate Pick Up Moment”

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Official Corporate Partner of the NCAA® to Provide One Lucky Fan with a Trip to the 2015 NCAA® Men’s Final Four™ in Indianapolis St. Louis, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From buzzer-beater shots and timely free throws to heart-stopping three-pointers and underdog victories, the NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship is filled with moments that inspire, energize… Read the full news article

Bombardier to hold Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Montréal, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier will hold an Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, March 20, 2014 for investors and financial analysts. The presentations will start at 8:00 and end at 16:45. For all media, shareholders and other stakeholders, the event will be broadcast live on the internet via the following address: www.ir.bombardier.com…. Read the full news article

LUX* Maldives announced the third edition of the ‘Underwater Festival’, 16 – 20 April 2014

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MALDIVES, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Maldives is proud to announce the third edition of the ‘Underwater Festival’, taking place on the island from 16 to 20 April 2014. Co-sponsoring the event, the leading diving company Euro-Divers presents an array of activities ranging from scuba diving to few of the most beautiful dive sites… Read the full news article

The Makena Beach & Golf Resort continues its Food & Wine Education Series with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo

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Wailea-Makena, Hawaii, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort continues its’ Food & Wine Education Series featuring Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo. In the March edition on Thursday March 20, 2014 at 6:30 PM, the Molokini Bar & Grille hosts a Taste of Bordeaux. The event features three wines from France’s famed… Read the full news article

Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana visited Thai Airways International’s boot at the Asia Pavilion at ITB 2014

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Bangkok, 2014-3-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana graciously visited Thai Airways International’s (THAI) booth, set under the theme, “Amaze Your Journey by THAI Legendary Services, THAI Smooth as Silk” at the Asia Pavilion at ITB 2014. HRH Princess Ubolratana was welcomed by Mr. Pricha Nawongs, THAI Area General Manager of Scandinavia,… Read the full news article

Corporate Social Responsibility category added in PATA Gold Awards 2014, entries for all categories open until April 30

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Bangkok, 2014-03-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel and tourism industry organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to successfully promote the travel industry in Asia Pacific can submit entries to the 2014 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards until April 30. To reflect PATA’s commitment to responsible tourism, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category has… Read the full news article

UNWTO and the Adventure Travel Trade Association partner to enhance global adventure travel sector

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Seattle, WA, 2014-03-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) signed a new partnership agreement March 7, 2014, during Corporate Social Responsibility Day at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest tourism trade fair. At the crux of the agreement are precedent-setting initiatives dedicated to enhancing the understanding of and professionalization of the… Read the full news article

Governor Corbett officially opens 2014 Pocono Raceway Season, announces $5m in Transportation Infrastructure Funds to improve roads leading in to Pocono Raceway

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Governor Corbett Officially Kicks Off 2014 Pocono Raceway Season; Announces $5 million in Transportation Infrastructure Funds to Improve Traffic Flow at Raceway Total economic impact on regional income is projected to be $277 million in 2014. Harrisburg, PA, 2014-03-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Corbett today joined Pocono Raceway CEO Brandon Igdalsky, NASCAR and INDYCAR officials… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport the only New Zealand airport recognised in The Routes Marketing Awards

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-03-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport is the only New Zealand airport to have been recognised in what are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards in the airline community. The airport was ‘highly commended’ for marketing and judged runner-up for airports between four and 20 million passengers. Voting and judging of… Read the full news article

Cincy Chic organized fashion show and fundraiser event at CVG last Thursday attended by more than 250 women

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Cincinnati, OH, 2014-03-11 — /Travel PR News/ — More than  250 women attended Fashion in Flight at CVG last Thursday, a fashion show and fundraiser organized by Cincy Chic to benefit Kenzie’s Closet. This is the first time a fashion show has occurred in the Ultimate Air Shuttle Lounge at CVG. “We are always looking at unique… Read the full news article

Celebrate the Easter holiday with festive Easter Sunday brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Houston’s Quattro

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Houston, U.S.A., 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Quattro at Four Seasons Hotel Houston invites guests to celebrate the Easter holiday with the Hotel’s spring tradition of a festive Easter Sunday brunch. Brunch continues to be a favourite family tradition complete with an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Award-winning Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese and his team are preparing an amazing bounteous buffet… Read the full news article

Major sporting events to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — From fast cars and college hoops, to Major League Baseball, Las Vegas is the place to be this month for major sporting events. The destination will host hundreds of thousands of visitors who will experience the annual NASCAR weekend, four NCAA Basketball Conference Championships, the Chicago Cubs and the… Read the full news article

Jersey’s calendar of events for 2014

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JERSEY,  2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — If you’re searching for the perfect getaway with long sun-filled days, or something to keep the whole family entertained, look no further than the beautiful island of Jersey. Whether you’re after an active break packed with adrenaline fuelled fun, a gastronomic experience of Michelin star quality, a romantic retreat, a… Read the full news article

Jersey to host its annual Food Festival from Friday 23rd – Monday 26th May 2014

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JERSEY, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey will host its annual Food Festival from Friday 23rd – Monday 26th May 2014, celebrating the very best of the island’s gastronomic delights. Now in its fourth year, the festival showcases the skill and tradition that lies behind sourcing the local specialities for which Jersey is famous. Fresh and local are the two… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: Edinburgh Castle welcomed over 1.4 million visitors for first time in its history

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh Castle most-visited paid-for attraction in Scotland and most-visited paid-for UK attraction outside of London Edinburgh Castle has welcomed over 1.4 million visitors for the first time in its history. The figures were released today (5th March) by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) which comprises over 200… Read the full news article

21c Museum Hotel and Moving Image New York sign multifaceted collaboration

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NEW YORK, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotel is pleased to announce a new multifaceted collaboration with Moving Image New York.  Showcasing contemporary film and video, the fourth edition of Moving Image New York art fair will be held March 6-9, 2014 in the Waterfront Tunnel. 21c is sponsoring the Spotlight Panel Discussions on… Read the full news article

TSA Administrator John Pistole will be featured speaker at Center Stage at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30 in Los Angeles

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Alexandria, VA, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole will be a featured speaker at Center Stage at the GBTA Convention 2014 to be held July 26-30 in Los Angeles, Calif…. Read the full news article

UNWTO to help Qatar implement its new tourism strategy

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO is supporting Qatar to implement its new tourism strategy through collaboration in the areas of legislation, institutional strengthening, statistics, marketing and capacity building. During an official visit to the country, where he met H.E. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar and attended the… Read the full news article

U.S. singer songwriter Chip Taylor arrived at Belfast International Airport for series of concerts as part of the United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ —  U.S. singer songwriter Chip Taylor touched down at Belfast International Airport this morning, direct from New York City.  He is in Belfast to play a series of concerts as part of the United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival which starts tomorrow (Friday 28th February 2014).  Chip is… Read the full news article

World Design Capital 2014 Cape Town: 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa partners with Coffeebeans Routes to offer exclusive ‘Live Design, Transform Life’ package

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Cape Town, South Africa, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In honour of Cape Town being named World Design Capital (WDC) 2014, the five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has teamed up with renowned travel experience provider, Coffeebeans Routes to offer guests an exclusive ‘Live Design, Transform Life’ package that is available throughout 2014. Based on the four key themes of… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong named the Official Hotel for Art Basel in Hong Kong this May

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HONG KONG, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it will once again be the Official Hotel for Art Basel in Hong Kong this May. To celebrate this partnership with Art Basel, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will be offering guests a series of bespoke services ranging from an… Read the full news article

Airbnb to team up with Capitol Records and Cashmere Agency during the 2014 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX

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Exclusive artist-curated pop-ups from Snoop Dogg, Capital Cities and Allen Stone with special daily programming to provide an array of exciting sounds, tastes and sights for a one–of-a-kind festival experience SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company today announced it is teaming up with Capitol Records and… Read the full news article

Deering Seafood Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary on March 30th at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler, Miami

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MIAMI, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Get ready to party! The team behind this year’s Deering Seafood Festival have planned a non-stop island celebration in honor of their 10th anniversary, complete with delicious catch from the waters of the world, a fun-filled kids’ adventure called “10 Leagues Under the Sea,” stilt walkers, a Junkanoo musical parade and… Read the full news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article