2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that to achieve 6.1m international arrivals and annual growth of 4.6% was a very creditable performance, against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive global tourism marketplace, a persistently high dollar and economic stagnation in a number of Australia’s key traditional source markets. “In many ways, 2012… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
8 Ways of Love
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spend a romantic time at Manila Hotel as we give you eight ways to profess your love. From luxurious stays to heart-warming dinner under the stars, love is definitely in the air. 1. Dinner Buffet at Café Ilang-Ilang Take your special someone to a gastronomic journey around the world and say yes to… Read the full press release
Celebrate National Elephant Day at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
A very special day for the gentle giants. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each year in Thailand, March 13 is designated National Elephant Day, a day to pay respect to this national symbol and to draw attention to the importance of elephants in Thai culture, as well as to the challenges that still exist in elephant conservation today. While… Read the full press release
What’s New in Sports in Virginia for 2013
New sports venues, renovations and events make Virginia a top destination for sports in 2013 and beyond RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Athletes take note of Virginia’s new and updated sports venues and events in 2013. From a new squash facility in Charlottesville to a new tennis center in Virginia Beach and many new sporting events throughout… Read the full press release
The Drake Hotel Begins Taking Reservations For Easter Brunch
Hotel’s Popular Special-Occasion Brunch Offers Crowd-Pleasing Elegance for Easter CHICAGO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Drake Hotel is now accepting reservations for its annual Easter Brunch, held in the Gold Coast Ballroom. The traditional brunch, presented in the “grand hotel” style of decades past, will be offered from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31,… Read the full press release
Lufthansa’s Key phrase of the week: Musical flights of fantasy
Tickets go on sale for the Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each day the Lufthansa Group provides countless connections between cities, countries, continents and people. And day in, day out, the company’s employees devote themselves to this task with joy and passion. Connecting people and places also means promoting the exchange of ideas between cultures and sharing… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Offerings
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. Chinese New Year Feast at MOzen MOzen Bistro, Las Vegas’ favorite restaurant for fine Asian cuisine, will offer a “Year of the… Read the full press release
Make It a Valentine Celebration to Remember at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.
Valentine Celebration package is packed with romantic experiences. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the most romantic time of year and Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has made all the arrangements for the most divine Valentine treat for sweethearts. The spoiling begins upon arrival at the superbly located luxury Hotel, right in the heart of Mayfair just steps… Read the full press release
Celebrate Love as a True Jetsetter
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate love with a fabulous Valentine’s Day experience at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives. W Maldives welcomes you to a luxury playground of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and breathtaking reefs. Experience one of the 78 Retreats, either on the beachside or overwater which gives you access to endless Indian Ocean views…. Read the full press release
DUSIT THANI MANILA CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Valentine’s Day, bring your loved ones to Dusit Thani Manila and experience the perfect Valentine’s created. Indulge in a fine selection of dining options, bask in the romantic ambiance and enjoy the live instrumental music offered at Tosca, Benjarong, Umu and Basix. Couples are invited to a dreamy rendezvous at Tosca the Italian… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip Invites Guests to Spoil Their Beloved This Valentine’s Day
The Hotel’s Spa and restaurants have all the romantic elements to celebrate love. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip invites lovers to indulge in an array of romantic experiences this Valentine’s Day. Honey and Vanilla – A Match Made in Heaven One’s beloved can be pampered this Valentine’s Day with a luxuriously indulgent day… Read the full press release
DUSIT THANI MANILA WELCOMES YEAR OF THE SNAKE
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — An ancient tradition in China, the Chinese New Year signifies the start of the Lunar calendar. It has been customary for families and friends to get together and celebrate this festivity with a sumptuous feast, generous gift-giving, colorful decorations and loud cheers to welcome a prosperous year ahead. This 2013, Dusit Thani Manila… Read the full press release
Valentine’s Day is Dead (especially for women!)
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — A recent survey by Essential Travel, the leading online travel essentials provider, has found that 32% of respondents (out of a total of 1,306) say that Valentine’s Day isn’t important at all, and another 20% agree that it’s not important but would still like something on the day. That’s over half of us that… Read the full press release
Welcome the Year of the Snake with Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
Mauritius Resort prepares for Chinese New Year celebrations and a week of authentic cuisine with Chef Dennis Zhu. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exclusive flavours, aromatic spices and authentic dishes are all on the menu at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita this February, as the Resort prepares to welcome Chef Dennis Zhu from Four SeasonsHotel Hangzhou at West Lake to… Read the full press release
Rugby League World Cup 2013 Unveils Marriott Hotels & Resorts as Official Partner
London, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rugby League World Cup 2013 today announced Marriott Hotels & Resorts as the Official Hotel Partner of the tournament. Marriott will host all 14 competing nations at base camps across the UK and Ireland. Sally Bolton, RLWC2013 Tournament General Manager said: “It’s fantastic that we are able to announce Marriott Hotels &… Read the full press release
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa Welcomes Indian Wedding Planners
PHUKET, Thailand, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand from Mumbai and Delhi, recently welcomed 12 wedding planners from India and introduced the group to the resort’s wedding facilities and amenities for Indian couples. Phuket is one of the leading destinations for Indian weddings, having received more… Read the full press release
San Antonio to Kick Off 64th Annual Stock Show & Rodeo
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — From a cattle drive through historic downtown San Antonio to the always popular livestock show and carnival, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is an annual favorite expected to draw over one million attendees. Scheduled for February 7-24, this year’s rodeo features a musical line-up with performances by Toby Keith, Reba McEntire,… Read the full press release
Wedding ‘Fixtures’ Now Available At Hilton At St. George’s Park
BURTON UPON TRENT, U.K., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The recently opened Hilton at St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, the new national football centre and training home to the 24 England teams, is inviting couples who have found their perfect ‘match’ to join them at its wedding fayre later this month. Those seeking the perfect venue… Read the full press release
JOB FAIR AT ZOO ATLANTA
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apply for seasonal positions on Wednesday, January 30 WHO: It’s not spring yet, but the busiest season of the year for the city’s wildest workplace is just around the corner. Zoo Atlanta will host a Job Fair for seasonal positions on Wednesday, January 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHAT: Available positions include cashiers,… Read the full press release
DISCOVER CLOUD NINE WITH A ROMANTIC GETAWAY TO LAS VEGAS
2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bind Your Love and Heat up Your Relationship with Special Dining Menus, Heart Pumping Experiences and Relaxing Spa Treatments LAS VEGAS – Love fills the air in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day weekend with experiences that’ll have your special someone soaring to cloud nine. Across the destination, world-class restaurants, spas and nightlife venues will set… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Celebrates Sydney
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has published an all-new edition of its best-selling Sydney City Guide. To celebrate the release of this 10th Edition, Lonely Planet has provided the 300-plus businesses included in the guide with a special “Featured by Lonely Planet 2013” window sticker to display as an endorsement. “Compared to… Read the full press release
NAHB’s INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS ANNUALLY THROUGH 2016
LAS VEGAS, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced today that the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center for four years after a two-year absence. This is the first time the show will be held in Las Vegas for four… Read the full press release
Boardwalk Announces New “Family Fun Overnight”
March 8-9, 2013 at the Cocoanut Grove SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced a new event for 2013 – the first annual Family Fun Overnight. The event kicks off March 8 at the Cocoanut Grove, adjacent to the Boardwalk. With the historic, oceanfront event facility as a base, families… Read the full press release
Celebrate an Epic Valentine’s Night with the Love Actually Package at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin.
Seductive surprises await. 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples can celebrate Valentine’s at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin with the ultimate romantic combination of delights with the new Love Actually package. Seductive surprises to discover and share include an intimate dinner for two in Seasons Restaurant or an exclusive private dining experience in one’s room; a hand tied rose bouquet and bubbles; and a… Read the full press release
Celebrate a Romantic Valentine’s Day at Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Couples can enjoy a prix fixe, Italian inspired Valentine’s dinner in a gorgeous setting. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culina, Modern Italian will be offering a decadent Valentine’s Day four-course menu sure to inspire romance at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. The dinner will begin with antipasti of oysters on the half shell served with a Champagne mignonette, or sea… Read the full press release
Ring in the Thai New Year at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand
New Songkran Package lets guests celebrate in style in the Gulf of Siam. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai New Year can be a pretty raucous affair. After all, how many other places are there in the world where it’s completely acceptable to throw a bucket of water at a passerby, or to shoot at a total… Read the full press release
The InterContinental Montreal Joins with the Montreal Snow Village to Bring to Life “New York on Ice”
MONTREAL, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The InterContinental® Montreal is proud to join the Montreal Snow Village and Ice Hotel, a Nordic experience set to dazzle and delight visitors looking for a unique adventure. The Village, which is North America’s first and only entire village made of snow and ice, will officially open on Tuesday, January 22nd in the city’s… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Maldives Sets the Mood for Romance this Valentine’s Day
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Maldives sets the mood for idyllic time-away-together this Valentine’s Day. Escape to paradise on the most romantic day of the year with a couple’s spa journey and a degustation dinner to tempt the senses. Delectable cuisine from an open kitchen and a sky studded with stars are on the menu on… Read the full press release
Etihad Airways Named Official Carrier for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
Abu Dhabi Air Expo to take place from 5th to 7th March 2013 Over 10,000 visitors expected to visit Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced that Etihad Airways will be the official carrier and one of the main sponsors of the second annual Abu… Read the full press release
DJ Angus Wong Takes Residency at W Maldives
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives will rock to a familiar beat as the retreat welcomes back Artistic Director and Resident DJ of W Hong Kong, Angus Wong, to perform over the Lunar New Year; 9 to 11 February 2013. DJ Angus, a pioneer member of W Hotels & burn studios DJ Lab has… Read the full press release