2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a tough contest involving more than 600,000 applications worldwide, the 18 finalists in the running for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ have finally arrived in Australia to complete their applications for the six dream jobs. The contestants will enjoy some of Sydney’s most popular sights and attractions before embarking… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
Bath gathers country’s top chefs for a month long food festival, The Great Bath Feast
Harvesting the nation’s top chefs for a Great Bath Feast 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The table is being set to welcome some of the country’s top chefs to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath this autumn, as it prepares for its month long food festival, The Great Bath Feast. Throughout October there will be a… Read the full news article
The Maldives Game Fishing Association announces that entries are now open for the 2013 Maldives Game Fishing Challenge
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Game Fishing Association (MGFA) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2013 Maldives Game Fishing Challenge. This year’s challenge will be held from 15 to 18 November and we’re delighted that Bandos Island Resort & Spa will once again be host island. The 4 day event… Read the full news article
SMEs Dominated the Thailand Travel Mart Plus
BANGKOK, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dozens of Thai travel products and services ranging from boutique hotels to health and wellness centres gained valuable exposure and potential future business as a result of their participation in Thailand’s largest business to business travel trade fair between 5-7 June, 2013. Small and medium sized entrepreneurs dominated the Thailand Travel… Read the full news article
Agoda.com Offers special hotel deals for Taiwan’s annual Dragon Boat Festival
2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has assembled a list of hotels in Taipei that are offering special deals during the annual Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most colorful and rousing events on the calendar. This year it will be held on June… Read the full news article
Launch of Business Events Canada in European Marketplace Grabs Industry Headlines at IMEX 2013
2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) placed Canada’s business agenda at the heart of IMEX this past May at Messe Frankfurt. Germany is the engine that powers the euro-zone economy, so this global meetings, conventions and events trade show was the ideal place to unveil CTC’s new Business Events Canada (BEC) brand in the European market. A special press conference lifted… Read the full news article
Celebrate The 42nd Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio
A Celebration of Texas Culture 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Texas Folklife Festival, held June 7-9, celebrates the diverse cultural groups that have shaped Texas. Inspired by the Smithsonian Institute’s annual Folklife Festival, the Texas Folklife Festival is held on the beautiful grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures in downtown San Antonio, aside the Tower… Read the full news article
Renaissance Arc de Triomphe and Model Jessica Minh Anh Partner on RLife LIVE
PARIS, FRANCE, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel is giving Parisians and hotel guests the opportunity to discover spring/summer 2014 fashion trends though a series of unique RLife LIVE events inspired by fashion. On Friday night, the hotel was transformed into a catwalk as guests were treated to an intimate fashion show curated by model… Read the full news article
LA Airport Police officers to carry the “Flame of Hope” for the 11th year to raise funds for Special Olympics
Los Angeles, California, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Airport Police officers will participate on June 7 in the 2013 Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run® to promote and raise funds for the Special Olympics. This will be the eleventh year Airport Police Officers to carry the “Flame of Hope.” The Law Enforcement Torch Run includes… Read the full news article
It’s Father’s Day in style in the heart of Beverly Hills at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Memorable Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Beverly Hills at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Hand rolled cigar table at THE Blvd, special dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, men’s treatment gift at The Spa and the annual Concours D’Elegance on Rodeo Drive. Beverly Hills has become the place to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday June… Read the full news article
Popular Pop-Up Restaurants Return To The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago Presented By WTTW11’s Check, Please!
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in Grant Park, will once again include the popular new feature of Pop-Ups, restaurants that literally pop up for just a day or two. New this year, many of the restaurants will be on site for two days in a row and an additional… Read the full news article
Hershey’s Schedule of Events for June 2013
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — June Short & Sweet @HersheyPANews | #HersheyPA HERSHEYPARK AND THE BOARDWALK •Hersheypark is open daily through September 2. •New additions include Shoreline Sprayground, two new slides at Coastline Plunge and more shade in The Boardwalk At Hersheypark 1-800-HERSHEY (1-800-437-7439) | www.Hersheypark.com | Facebook.com/Hersheypark VACATION FOR A DAY PACKAGE AT THE CHOCOLATE SPA – BACK… Read the full news article
London Hilton on Park Lane Creates a Coronation Afternoon Tea
LONDON, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests can raise a toast to The Queen’s Coronation, celebrating 60 years since she was officially crowned Queen of the Commonwealth, with a regal Coronation Afternoon Tea at London Hilton on Park Lane. Located on Park Lane and overlooking Hyde Park, the landmark hotel is only a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace,… Read the full news article
Inspirational Keynote Addresses By Pico Iyer and Zita Cobb at first-ever Adventure Travel World Summit
SEATTLE, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just-released, high-impact, inspirational keynote addresses at the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) first-ever Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) on the continent of Africa, in Namibia, October 26 – 31, 2013. Keynotes include world-renowned writer and philosopher, Pico Iyer, and visionary investor and social entrepreneur Zita Cobb, who along with other luminaries, will infuse the Summit’s theme, “Imagine. Inspire. Invest.” with… Read the full news article
Marriott Hotels & Resorts teams up with Mamas & Papas to create an unforgettable Baby Shower experience
Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Mamas & Papas celebrate the Royal Baby with exclusive Baby Shower Suite LONDON, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the birth of the future Prince or Princess, Marriott Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Mamas & Papas to create an unforgettable Baby Shower experience. The Royal Baby Shower Suite, which… Read the full news article
Tourism trading floor at CTC’s major annual international marketplace yields millions of dollars for Canadian tourism industry
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has taken down the banners and folded away the tables at the Ottawa Convention Centre, marking the close of another highly successful edition of Rendez-vous Canada (RVC). The premier annual marketplace for the Canadian tourism industry took place May 12-15 in Ottawa,ON. Attendees drew inspiration from the Canadian experiences around them in the… Read the full news article
Gabrielle Aplin and Clean Bandit the Latest to Join the List of Performers for Jersey Live 2013
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Live Festival returns this summer, supported for the 8th year by headline sponsors JT, for its 10th anniversary event. The past decade has seen huge names including The Prodigy, Kasabian and Snow Patrol perform at Jersey Live, but the 10,000 capacity festival has also had a track record of showcasing young… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Launches Photo Contest
Hong Kong, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Singapore invites all fans to share memorable moments of delight captured on camera during their holiday stays at any Mandarin Oriental hotel. One participant with the winning shot will enjoy a luxurious weekend stay at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Interested participants are required to submit one original photograph of them taken within… Read the full news article
Dusit Thani Manila Holds A Photo Contest to Honor the Hero in our lives…our Dad
Makati, Philippines, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a prelude to Father’s Day, Dusit Thani Manila holds a photo contest as a way of honoring the Hero in our lives…our Dad. ‘Moments with Dad’ is a photo contest via Instagram. Open to all followers of @Dusit_Manila, participants must send in their photos with Dad through Instagram with… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Honours Fathers with a Trio of Dining Experiences
From Sunday Brunch to the Oriental Weekend Brunch and Afternoon Tea, a Trio of Dining Experiences Honours Fathers at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Homemade gifts by the culinary team top off the celebration. 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Be it the Sunday Brunch in One-Ninety, the Oriental Weekend Brunch in Jiang-Nan Chun or The Bar and Alfresco signature Afternoon Tea,… Read the full news article
SIA Cabin Crew volunteers hosted a fun-filled event for Elderly And Children
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines cabin crew volunteers hosted nearly 360 elderly and children with special needs from 10 beneficiaries for a memorable morning of fun today (25 May 2013) , at the CARNIVAL Summer Vacation 2013 event held at Sentosa. The event was organised by volunteers from the SIA Cabin Crew Club for Community Care… Read the full news article
Kings Island hosts the 13th annual JDRF3k Walk to Cure Diabetes on June 1
KINGS ISLAND TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION 3K WALK JUNE 1 KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lace up your sneakers and head to Kings Island Saturday, June 1, as the 364-acre amusement and waterpark hosts the 13th annual JDRF3k Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the world’s largest charitable contributor and… Read the full news article
Macau Government Tourist Office Promotes 60th Macau Grand Prix in Seoul and Sydney
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is holding a week-long promotion in Seoul, Korea, and other special themed activities in Sydney, Australia, to promote the 60th Macau Grand Prix, along with the long history and excitement of Macau through its main signature event. “2013 Experience Macau Festival” kicked off on Tuesday (May 21),… Read the full news article
Jersey Heritage to host two pirate themed events next week
It’s a Pirate’s Life for Islanders of All Ages 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage will be hosting two pirate themed events next week, as they introduce a new event specifically for adults, providing a fascinating insight into the facts and fiction behind piracy. As well as the popular half-term children’s event which sees pirates take… Read the full news article
Vermont 21st Spring Open Studio Weekend on May 25-26
Glimpse Behind the Scenes at 250 Vermont Artisans’ Studios MONTPELIER, Vt., 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vermont’s venerable Open Studio Weekend features nearly 250 craftspeople and fine artists across Vermont who will open their studios to greet visitors for conversation and shopping during the 2013 Open Studio Tour on May 25 and 26. Open Studio Weekend is… Read the full news article
Shanna A. Smith Joins San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau as a Senior Brand Manager
2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shanna A. Smith will join the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) as a Senior Brand Manager, announced SACVB Executive Director Casandra Matej. In her new role, she will focus on partner communications, local media relations, and communicating the importance of the travel and tourism industry to San Antonio. Smith previously… Read the full news article
City of Chicago Announces Leon Panetta As The Grand Marshal For Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade And Wreath Laying Ceremony
Ceremony to Kick-off at Daley Plaza on Saturday, May 25 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce that Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency will lead this year’s Memorial Day Parade as its Grand… Read the full news article
Las Vegas Unveils Extensive Celebrity Line-up and Show Dates for Summer Concerts
Multi-Platinum Artists And One-Of-A-Kind Music Festivals Create Las Vegas’ 2013 Summer Soundtrack LAS VEGAS, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world’s top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley and multi-platinum rock band Journey to hosting one of… Read the full news article
jersey.com: Bouley Bay Pontoon Back for Summer
2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pontoon at Bouley Bay has been returned to the water in time for the summer season. The pontoon was removed in November last year for its annual winter storage as well as usual maintenance checks and repair works, which have now been completed. At the time, ownership and future responsibility for… Read the full news article
George Best Belfast City Airport treats adopted schools to a magical performance with the magic of maths
2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pupils at a Belfast primary school were treated to a magical performance by a local children’s touring theatre company thanks to funding from the George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund.Cahoots NI arrived at Victoria Park Primary School to perform their newest show, ‘Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic’ to an audience of… Read the full news article