MOSCOW, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already a traditional chess tournament «Aeroflot OPEN — 2013» dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the leading Russian airline company will take place in Moscow starting from February 11 till February 18, 2013. Sponsored by Aeroflot and organized by the Russian Chess Federation, this international festival is attracting a lot of amateur and professional chess players from all over the world. «Aeroflot OPEN» is held… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
Spirit Airlines Hosting Open Houses for New Flight Attendant Jobs on February 16 – 17
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 2013. Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana 5 Village Circle Westlake, TX 76262 Dates/Times: Sign-in begins approximately one hour prior to each session and doors will close promptly at the following… Read the full news article
Maldives partcipates at OTM Mumbai
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives is currently showcasing its sunny side of life in the Indian market at OTM. Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) which started on the 8 th of Feb is One of India’s leading b2b and consumer focused travel show. Together with 12 companies from the Maldivian travel industry MMPRC has taken up a… Read the full news article
Trang Opens New Eco-tourism Route, Prepares for Famous Underwater Weddings
Trang, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beautiful Trang Province, located along the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, is opening a new inland trail to promote eco-tourism in the area. Located south of the town center in Palian District, the new route features whitewater rafting, elephant rides, and visits to the Sakai, a tribal community in the Banthat mountains,… Read the full news article
Thailand wins for the fifth times in the International Snow Sculpture Contest at the Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan
Bangkok, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The title of Grand Champion has again been bestowed on Thailand’s master ice craftsmen as they produced the winning entry in the 40th International Snow Sculpture at the 64th Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan, held during February 5-11, 2013. For this year, there were 11 international teams participating in the completion. The Tourism… Read the full news article
Easter Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Easter Sunday dining at Quattro Restaurant, with Brunch served throughout the day. This Easter Sunday, Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley welcomes families with brunch offered throughout the day. A three-course Brunch will be served, with choices offered within each course, for USD 75.00 per person. For younger diners, selections will include favourites from… Read the full news article
Latest News from Lonely Planet
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In February’s edition of Latest from Lonely Planet: Surprising Romantic Getaways Racking your brains for a gift other than roses or chocolates this Valentines Day? Lonely Planet’s US Travel Editor, Robert Reid, selects six romantic breaks to surprise your loved one. Sitting pretty at number one is Canterbury, made famous by literary… Read the full news article
Fashion Festival gets underway
Tickets on sale for Bath in Fashion 2013 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout the years, Bath has always attracted the most fashion conscious amongst society, but from Tuesday 12th February, visitors can see why this city continues to play its part in today’s fashion by snapping up tickets for this year’s Bath in Fashion event (13-21 April… Read the full news article
Hilton Terminal 5 Launch Global Guide To Business
LONDON – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has launched a Global Guide to Business this month, aimed at conference and event organisers dealing with worldwide clients. Capitalising on both its airport location and conference and events bookings involving large numbers of international delegates, the hotel has devised the guide as a… Read the full news article
Concession Opportunity for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside at SFIA
SAN FRANCISCO – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, A Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, and invites you to attend the Informational Conference on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport, SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road,… Read the full news article
President Bill Clinton to keynote WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi, 9-10 April 2013. Other Summit speakers include more than 40 leading public figures, including Sir… Read the full news article
Bearing Lavish Mezze Spreads and Entrees, the Easter Brunch at One-Ninety Creates an Exceptional Family Get Together at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Easter egg hunt in ballroom foyer heightens the celebration for the young ones. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Designed to create a memorable dining experience for families as they celebrate Easter, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale pulls out the stops with an expansive three-course Easter Brunch in One-Ninety restaurant. An extensive selection of appetizers, desserts and applewood grill entrées awaits brunch lovers… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Introduces the Romance Menu
Menu of romantic offerings now available to enhance couples’ holidays. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Furthering its reputation as the most romantic resort in the world,Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora introduces the Romance Menu, offering guests additional opportunities to further enhance their romantic holiday. The menu is designed to provide a playful selection of romantic amenities, some of which… Read the full news article
Agoda.com brings New Year deals to Vietnam’s Tết Festival
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has selected a list of hotels offering big savings in the leadup for the colorful and raucous Vietnamese Tet Festival. The festival’s full name is Tết Nguyên Đán, and it falls on the first day of the first… Read the full news article
Luxury Passport To The International Motorshow With Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has created a special offer that allows guests to discover the latest car innovations at the 83rd International Motorshow at Geneva’s Palexpo, which takes place during the two first weeks of March. Specially created for automobile enthusiasts and those interested in futuristic car creations, guests booking Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full news article
VIRTUOSO® ANNOUNCES 2013 CHAIRMAN’S RECOGNITION EVENT TO BE HELD IN SWITZERLAND OCTOBER 14-20
NEW YORK, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today leading luxury travel network Virtuoso® announced it will host its ninth annual Chairman’s Recognition Event in Switzerland, treating the group’s top producers from North America, the Caribbean, South America and Australia to an unforgettable “Tour de Suisse” starting in Zurich and ending in Geneva. The event will take place October 14-20,… Read the full news article
Thailand wins for the third consecutive year the International Snow Sculpture Contest at the Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan
Bangkok – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The title of Grand Champion has again been bestowed on Thailand’s master ice craftsmen as they produced the winning entry in the 40th International Snow Sculpture at the 64th Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan, held during February 5-11, 2013. For this year, there were 11 international teams participating in the completion…. Read the full news article
Hilton Pattaya Unveils ‘Journey Of Love’ Romantic Set Menu For Valentine’s Day At Flare
When Truly Unforgettable Moments Meet the Needs of Love-Struck Couples at This Intimate Restaurant PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its ‘Journey of Love’ Valentine’s special which will be available at Flare restaurant on February 14, 2013 for couples to celebrate their love for each other. The four-course romantic journey comprises of dishes… Read the full news article
Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Heats Up
32nd Annual Event Gets Underway February 23, 2013 SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 32nd Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off will be heating things up at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, February 23, 2013. More than 70 chowders will be prepared by a combination of professional and amateur chefs.Admission to… Read the full news article
Tourism Notification System for Spring Festival Golden Week activated
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “Tourism Notification System for Spring Festival Golden Week” will officially come into operation between Guangdong and Macau during February 9 – 15 to ensure smooth and hospitable reception for visitors during Lunar New Year. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) and Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province have long established the “Tourism Notification… Read the full news article
PATA Annual Summit to Define and Advance the ‘Complete Visitor Economy’
Bangkok, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok April 25-28, 2013. The PATA Youth Forum will commence on Thursday, April 25, followed by the one-day summit on Friday April 26, and the PATA Board meetings and AGM on April 27-28 respectively. Under the… Read the full news article
The Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s February Winery of the Month celebrates Banfi Vinters
featuring a five course wine dinner with special guest host Richard Rossi Wailea-Makena, Hawaii – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a successful inaugural January event, for the February edition of the resort’s Winery of the Month series, the Makena Beach & Golf Resort honors Banfi Vintners. The resort will be hosting a special five-course dinner featuring… Read the full news article
TAT To Organize Huge Chinese New Year Festivals in Bangkok, 12 Provinces
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand has lined up several celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year holiday in 2013. Between Feb 6-14, Bangkok’s famed Yaowarat Road will host the Chinese New Year Festival in China Town, and the Regional Chinese New Year Festival 2013 will take place in 12 major provinces across… Read the full news article
MORE RUSSIANS TO VISIT BRITAIN THAN EVER BEFORE
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With new research revealing that two-thirds of Russians who saw the Olympic Games on their screens now want to visit the UK for their next holiday(1), a VisitBritain-led delegation of tourism businesses will be in Moscow and St Petersburg this week to showcase Britain and help secure a 75% increase in Russian visitors… Read the full news article
International arrivals to Australia in 2012 up 4.6% to 6.1m
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article