Category Archives: Festivals and Events

GBTA announced registration is open for GBTA Convention 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif., July 26-30

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Alexandria, VA, USA, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced today registration is open for the GBTA Convention 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif., July 26-30. The annual convention is the largest, most comprehensive annual gathering of business travel and meetings managers, meeting planners,… Read the full news article

Russian town Tobolsk welcomed the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay

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Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay arrives in Tobolsk Sochi, Russia, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 12, on the 20-year anniversary of the Russian Constitution, Tobolsk welcomed the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay. 25 torchbearers, succeeding one another on a route of 5.3 km, carried the Olympic flame along the main city streets, as well as on… Read the full news article

Queenstown New Zealand to host one of the most spectacular marathons – Queenstown International Marathon November 2014

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of New Zealand’s most picturesque regions is set to play host to one of the most spectacular marathons the world has ever seen. The inaugural Queenstown International Marathon is set to take place in the tourist mecca of Queenstown, on the South Island of New Zealand, in November 2014…. Read the full news article

The 4th Season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” to feature The City of Palm Springs, California

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Palm Springs, CA, USA, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Palm Springs will be featured on two upcoming episodes for the 4th Season of  “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”  The cast and crew recently filmed at several locations in Palm Springs including Colony 29 and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The two episodes are scheduled to air on December 9… Read the full news article

The Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay continued its journey through Siberia’s capital Novosibirsk

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Sochi, Russia, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay continued its journey through Novosibirsk. On the second day, 88 torchbearers, passing the Flame to one another, covered a distance of 15.3 km. Among the Olympic torchbearers were nominees of the Sochi 2014 Torch Relay Presenting Partners: the Coca-Cola Company, OSAO “Ingosstrakh” and OAO “Russian… Read the full news article

98th Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 4-11 at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg

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Harrisburg, PA, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agriculture Secretary George Greig invites Pennsylvanians to celebrate agriculture during the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 4-11 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The eight-day show, themed “Pennsylvania Farms: Growing for You,” features 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. “Pennsylvania’s more than… Read the full news article

The Organizing Committee of the Winter Games in Sochi presented the national “Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team”

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Sochi, Russia, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On International Volunteer Day, 5 December, the Organizing Committee of the Winter Games in Sochi presented the national “Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team”. The Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team is complete, comprised of 25,000 volunteers from 26 volunteer centers across Russia as well as global volunteers. The team has undergone several states of… Read the full news article

The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee announced the Space Torch will light Sochi 2014 Olympic Cauldron

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Sochi, Russia, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee has announced that the Cauldron at the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games will be lit using the Torch that travelled to outer space during the Olympic Torch Relay. The lighting of the Olympic Cauldron is traditionally the highlight to the Opening… Read the full news article

flydubai marked the UAE’s 42nd National Day with flag-waving display across its network

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai, United Arab Emirates: flydubai has marked the UAE’s 42nd National Day with a flag-waving display across its network. The display also marks Dubai’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2020. Every time a flydubai aircraft touched down at each destination across its network, pilots and cabin crew members… Read the full news article

Aeroflot’s Airbus A330 operations turned five years, airliner was named after great Russian conductor Evgeny Svetlanov

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Moscow, Russia, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five years ago, the very first aircraft Airbus A330 joined Aeroflot’s fleet. The airliner was named in honor of the great Russian — conductor Evgeny Svetlanov — whose 80th anniversary was celebrated in 2008. The welcoming ceremony of the first A330 was attended by Svetlanov’s daughter and son, friends and colleagues of this brilliant musician. The performance of the The… Read the full news article

The Tuva Republic, Russia hosted the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay

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Sochi, Russia, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tuva Republic hosted the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay today. The Olympic flame visited the geographical center of Asia, which is marked by a monument near Kyzyl. Fifty torchbearers covered a distance of 9.3 km as the Relay passed through the streets of the capital of the republic. Among the… Read the full news article

Six Flags Magic Mountain announced free admission to anyone bringing new, unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more to the theme park

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Free Admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain December 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th With a $20 Toy Valencia, CA, United States, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get into the spirit of the season and help spread some holiday cheer! Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free admission to anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more to the… Read the full news article

Lincoln Park Zoo to transform into winter wonderland during the 19th annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One

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One of Chicago’s must-see seasonal events introduces ice-skating this year Chicago, Il,United States, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland during the 19th annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One beginning Nov. 29. The event runs from 5 – 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8 and… Read the full news article

Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee opened its main ticket centers in Sochi and Moscow

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Sochi, Russia, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sports fans who have not yet bought tickets for Sochi 2014 – Russia’s first Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games on home soil – now have another option to obtain their passes to this once in a lifetime event, as the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee today opened its main ticket centers… Read the full news article

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted its 4th Annual Safety, Health & Wellness Expos at O’Hare and Midway International Airports

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted its 4th Annual Safety, Health & Wellness Expos at O’Hare and Midway International Airports on November 19 and 20. More than 350 employees participated in the events, which were held at O’Hare’s Skilled Trades Building on November 19 and today at Midway’s… Read the full news article

Thai city of Khon Kaen invites for its Happy Family Party from 25 to 31 December 2013 culminating in countdown firework spectacular

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Khon Kaen, Thailand, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — To see off 2013 and countdown to the New Year, the Northeastern Thai city of Khon Kaen is welcoming one and all to its Happy Family Party. This fun-filled event, which takes place on Srichan Road by the ancient Khon Kaen gate, will see the city light up in a… Read the full news article

Australia’s business events industry to showcase the very best the country has to offer at EIBTM in Barcelona 19 – 21 November 2013

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Key quotes “We are delighted to see confidence returning to key markets, including Europe, and we anticipate this will have a positive impact on business confidence and ultimately the business events industryPenny Lion, Tourism Australia” ‘Exceptional experiences and world-class destinations are two of the main reasons Australia consistently ranks as a preferred business events destinationPenny… Read the full news article

Knott’s Berry Farm announced two major projects for 2014 that continue reinvestment in the park’s rich history and heritage

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Buena Park, Calif., United States, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Knott’s Berry Farm is proud to announce two major projects for 2014 that continue reinvestment in the park’s rich history and heritage. Camp Snoopy celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the revitalization of the entire land of High Sierra fun. The classic Calico Mine Ride, Knott’s first major attraction and theme park… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Prague and luxury brands Bvlgari, Brioni, Laurent-Perrier, and Tatiana Kovaříková hosted charity dinner for Pink Bubble Foundation

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Prague, Czech Republic, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague hosted the charity dinner BUBLINKY for Pink Bubble Foundation on October 23, 2013 at its restaurant CottoCrudo. A number of well-known brands – Italian jewelry designer Bvlgari, Brioni fashion house, Laurent-Perrier luxury Champagne, and Czech fashion designer Tatiana Kovaříková supported this special event. The joint efforts of all of the partners raised CZK 172,000 to… Read the full news article

The annual ACI Airport Exchange conference and exhibition commenced at Qatar National Convention Centre themed ‘Beyond Airports 2020’

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The annual ACI Airport Exchange conference and exhibition commenced at Qatar National Convention Centre today with a series of keynote addresses, symposiums and seminars addressing the latest developments in the aviation sector. Themed ‘Beyond Airports 2020’, nearly 1,000 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the two-day conference. H.E…. Read the full news article

China’s top travel agents selling Australian holidays to converge on the Gold Coast next year for the inaugural Corroboree Greater China

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Key quotes “This is the first time Tourism Australia has ever held a Corroboree China event in Australia. These Aussie Specialists are at the frontline, selling travel experiences directly to our consumers, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for the Gold Coast to give them a taste of our world’s best tourism experiences in the Sunshine… Read the full news article

Park Hyatt and BOND Strategy and Influence launched new online contemporary art magazine ARTPHAIRE

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Contributors Include Art World Visionaries Tom Sachs, Anne Pasternak, KAWS, Kehinde Wiley, Simon De Pury and Others Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Park Hyatt and BOND Strategy and Influence announced today the launch of ARTPHAIRE, a new online contemporary art magazine debuting to coincide with this fall’s biggest international art shows. Dedicated to bringing art enthusiasts… Read the full news article

The 5th World Ecotourism Conference “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities” – Cebu, Philippines 13- 15 November 2013

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Cebu, Philippines, 2013-11-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 5th World Ecotourism Conference – “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities” will be organised jointly by the Department of Tourism of the Philippines andDiscoveryMice, in collaboration with UNWTO in Cebu City, Philippines from 13 to 15 November, 2013. Objectives of the 5th World Ecotourism Conference A key objective of the World Ecotourism Conference… Read the full news article

The International Silk Festival “Pook Xiao” Tradition and Red Cross Fair 2013 in Khon Kaen, Thailand

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Khon Kaen,Thailand, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Silk Festival, “Pook Xiao” Tradition and Red Cross Fair 2013 is set to become the hub of silk cultural exchange and trading in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). Highlights of the show will include the double-bill international seminar and business matching event entitled “Mekong Silk Road in the GMS”,… Read the full news article

Vancouver to welcome 48,000 people for 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous, single largest meeting ever held in the city

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Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver will welcome 48,000 people from around the world for the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. This will be the single largest meeting ever held in the city with a footprint spanning both the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place Stadium. The news was announced on November 4 during… Read the full news article

Golf Channel’s popular BIG BREAK reality competition series picked Amelia Island, Fla. for its 21st season competition grounds

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Orlando, FL, United States, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golf Channel’s popular BIG BREAK reality competition series has picked Amelia Island, Fla. as the competition grounds for its 21st season, premiering Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. BIG BREAK FLORIDA, produced in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA and taking place at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, will feature a cast of 12 women… Read the full news article

VisitBritain research revealed more overseas visitors go to theatre than to live sporting event when visiting in Britain

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VisitBritain research has revealed that more overseas visitors go to the theatre, musicals, the opera or ballet (2.8 million) than to a live sporting event (1.3 million) when visiting in Britain.  London, UK, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — These 2.8 million visits include 14% of all overseas holiday trips, whilst visits incorporating a live sport event make up… Read the full news article

East Belfast’s C.S. Lewis Festival 18-23 November 2013

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — In just two weeks’ time, one of east Belfast’s most famous sons will be celebrated in a colourful week of song, drama, performance, readings, recitals, talks, tours and family events across the east of the city and beyond. The inaugural C.S. Lewis Festival, which takes place from 18-23 November 2013,… Read the full news article

FAA’s Christa Fornarotto to present Sustainability Guidance for airports at 6th Annual Airports Going Green Conference Nov. 12-14, 2013 in Chicago

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation is pleased to announce that FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Christa Fornarotto, will join us at this year’s Airports Going Green conference to present Sustainability Guidance for airports. The Airports Going Green Conference will be held on November 12-14, 2013 at the Chicago Mart… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its 2014 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) travel trade show

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ATE will be hosted in Cairns for the first time in 2014 The annual event brings together 600 overseas travel buyers from over 40 countries to meet with around 1,700 Australian delegates Sydney, Australia, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its premier travel… Read the full news article