2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath is extending a special welcome to visitors with the Great Bath Feast a month-long festival in October 2012. Bath is a handsome city at any time of year but in autumn it positively glows. The Great Bath Feast is a melting pot of wonderful flavours and lively personalities; of cakes and… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
Fall Restaurant Week in Hershey
Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Restaurant Week in Hershey, scheduled for September 23 – 29. Food lovers can make reservations at select restaurants now. Nine restaurants operated by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts will offer a two-course lunch for just $15 and a three-course dinner for just $30 during this event, which is offered in both… Read the full press release
HALLOWEEN HAUNT OPENS SEPTEMBER 21 AT KINGS ISLAND
Halloween Haunt features over 500 gruesome creatures, 12 spine-chilling haunted attractions and thrill rides KINGS ISLAND, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every weekend this fall, Kings Island gets transformed. And so will you. Now in its sixth season, Halloween Haunt is a veritable playground of terror featuring over 500 gruesome creatures, 12 spine-chilling haunted attractions and 20… Read the full press release
Hilton Doha Gets the Golden Seal of Approval
Newly-Opened Hotel Hosts Qatar Concierge Society Meeting DOHA, Qatar, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newly-opened Hilton Doha yesterday hosted, for the first time, the monthly meeting of Qatar Concierge Society (QCS). The prestigious Les Clef d’Or, was also represented at the event with two past Presidents in attendance at the event. Also known as the Union Internationale des… Read the full press release
Movie House Winery Open in Downtown Morrilton
2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amid the great antique shopping offered in the well-preserved downtown of Morrilton is a new treasure – Movie House Winery. Ken and Sherrie Sowers opened the winery in a newly renovated 1930s building that once housed the Petit Jean Movie Theatre. Movie House Winery produces a variety of wines – semi-sweet, dry… Read the full press release
Boardwalk Scores Another Golden Ticket
SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has again been recognized as the “Best Seaside Park” in the world by the amusement industry. The historic California amusement park was honored during the 2012 Golden Ticket Awards, considered the Academy Awards of the amusement industry. TheBoardwalk has won the Golden Ticket Award… Read the full press release
Macau International Fireworks Display Contest Starts
2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest staged its première fireworks display tonight, featuring the wonderful performance from the Korean and Thailand teams and attracted a great number of citizens and visitors to enjoy. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macau Special Administrative Region, Cheong U, Secretary-General of World Tourism Organization… Read the full press release
“Wild at Heart” Bridges Gap between Primates and People Lincoln Park Zoo, University of Chicago Medicine host special evening
Chicago, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heart disease is the primary cause of death for American adults and captive chimpanzees. Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s Dr. Lester E. Fisher Director of Veterinary Medicine Kathryn Gamble, DVM, and Allan Anderson, MD, associate professor of medicine and director of theAdvanced Heart Failure Program at the University of Chicago Medicine, for a… Read the full press release
American Bus Association picks best events of 2013
LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Bus Association (ABA) announced today that the National Centennial Celebration of the Lincoln Highway, to be held June 30-July 1 in Kearney, Neb., has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2013 by an expert tourism industry selection committee. Inclusion in the… Read the full press release
Thousands of Pilots Descend into Palm Springs for AOPA Summit in October
Palm Springs, CA, 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 70 airplanes will taxi down the city streets of Palm Springs for a “Parade of Planes” event to kick-off the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit, one of the industry’s largest aviation tradeshow and conventions, scheduled for October 11-13, 2012 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. “Airplanes… Read the full press release
They’re Back! It’s Hairy Crab Season at Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Making their annual trek from Yang Cheng Lake, hairy crabs are greeted with gusto by gourmands at Jiang-Nan Chun this October. 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Come October this year, hairy crab lovers can look forward to feasting on their favourite crustaceans as they return to the dining tables in Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Under the culinary stewardship… Read the full press release
Celebrate Yi Peng, the Northern Thai Festival of Lights, at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Special package available this November reveals the wonder of this one-of-a-kind spectacle. Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chiang Mai is a spectacular place to visit at any time of year, with its lush green rice fields, misty mountains, and golden temples that glint and twinkle in the warm, tropical sun. But for one night… Read the full press release
Food tourism an important pillar for tourism growth along the Silk Road
Baku, 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Food plays a crucial and growing role in tourism development and can be a pillar for growth for the countries of the Silk Road, said experts meeting at the Flavours of the Silk Road: International Conference on Food, Culture and Tourism Conference (Baku, Azerbaijan, 6-7 September). Experts from the areas of tourism,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF Celebrates Independence Day at Reforma 500
Annual celebrations includes special menus September 15-16, 2012. México, D.F., Mexico, 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF celebrates Independence Day as it does every year and invites its guests and clients to celebrate theGrito (cry) of independence in El Bar on September 15. A special cocktail will be offered, plus an à la carte menu with a… Read the full press release
Vladivostok Airport Welcomes Guests and Participants of the APEC-2012 Summit
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vladivostok International Airport (VIA) will be greeting participants and guests of the 2012 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, which will be held September 2-9, 2012 in Vladivostok. The Vladivostok Airport conducted a comprehensive IT systems readiness inspection for the new passenger terminal, ensuring that quality service will be provided to guests and participants of the APEC-2012 Summit. Vladivostok Airport’s new Terminal A has been designed… Read the full press release
2012 Florida Tourism Industry Awards Announced
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the 45th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held September 5-7 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, VISIT FLORIDA announced the 2012 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame inductee, as well as the winners of the Flagler and Iris Larson Awards. Annually, leaders in Florida tourism are chosen by a… Read the full press release
PERFORMANCE SERIES SETS A DRAMATIC STAGE AT LAX FLYAWAY® BUS TERMINAL IN VAN NUYS
Los Angeles, California, 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) will present a series of three weekend site-specific dance and music performances by Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre, String Theory, and Sarah Elgart during the months of September and October at the LAX FlyAway® bus terminal in… Read the full press release
A SCULPTURE INSTALLATION AT GEORGE BEST BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Using water as inspiration, Belfast artist Deirdre Robb has created a unique sculpture installation entitled ‘swell’ that will be on display in the George Best Belfast City Airport as part of the inaugural East Belfast Arts Festival. Colour and form have an immediate impact on the large-scale artwork that conveys a sense of… Read the full press release
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Returns to Hershey with The Lost Christmas Eve Presented by Hallmark Channel
Friday, December 21 at 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets on sale Friday, September 21 at 10 a.m. Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is teaming up with Hallmark Channel to present the live debut of the band’s multi-platinum rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve.” A modern classic that can stand side-by-side with a… Read the full press release
Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend With Two Events
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — What: In celebration of the new Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort, the hotel will be hosting two unique events that will allow fans to interact with the legendary fisherman, artist and conservationist, Dr. Guy Harvey. On Thur., Sept.13 from 11 a.m. – noon, the resort will host a Meet… Read the full press release
ABTA Warns Pilgrims to Avoid Unlicensed Travel Companies when Booking Hajj Trips
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — With 25,000 pilgrims estimated to be heading overseas to Saudi Arabia from the UK for Hajj which takes place between 24 & 29 October 2012, ABTA is warning all potential Hajj pilgrims about the dangers of booking with unlicensed travel companies, which every year sees individuals paying for travel arrangements that are… Read the full press release
Program Renewal of 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 24th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will take place at the sea area in front of the Macau Tower during September 8th and October 1st. Due to technical reasons, Foti International Fireworks Pty Ltd. from Australia will be withdrawn from the program and replaced by another Australian fireworks company Infinity Pyrotechnic…. Read the full press release
agoda.com celebrates Chuseok 2012 with rates from USD 51 per night!
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced deals in South Korea just in time for Chuseok. Chuseok is the country’s biggest holiday, a time when Koreans reunite with family to celebrate a bountiful harvest and to pay respect to elders and ancestors. Falling… Read the full press release
FLYBE UNVEILS ‘THE MARY PETERS’
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, the largest airline operating out of George Best Belfast City Airport has paid its own unique tribute to Northern Ireland’s Golden Girl. ‘The Mary Peters’, a specially named Q400 aircraft, was unveiled last Sunday in the presence of the legendary sportswoman, Dame Mary Peters by Simon Lilley, Flybe Director of Marketing… Read the full press release
Countdown to the 2012 Autumn WellBeing Fair Next Week!
2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Autumn WellBeing Fair is due to be held over the weekend of 8th and 9th September 2012 at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel in Jersey. Organised by WellBeing World, a membership body with a wide range of 90 wellbeing service provider members, the WellBeing Fair is the third such event to… Read the full press release
Thailand Hosts Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 Finalists
Hong Kong, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Hong Kong office joined together with Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to bring the 10 finalists of Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 to Thailand to mark 40th anniversary of the pageant. According to Mrs. Thitiporn Maneenate, Director of the TAT Hong Kong Office,… Read the full press release
ART Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Celebrates Washington Cider Week with Alpenfire Cider, Washington’s Only Organic Hard Cider
Meet the makers of Alpenfire Cider and enjoy a complimentary cider tasting in ART Lounge Seattle, U.S.A., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Washington Cider Week 2012, ART Lounge atFour Seasons Hotel Seattle will offer an exclusive cider tasting with Alpenfire Cider, Washington’s only organic hard cider. Among the six participating states, Washington will boast more than eighty-five cider events during… Read the full press release
High Flying Ticket Sales! Less than 2,000 tickets left for Jersey Live
JERSEY LIVE FESTIVAL 2012 with JT SEPTEMBER 1ST – 2ND 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set in the lush countryside of the Parish of Trinity, in the rural heart of Jersey, Channel Islands, Jersey Live Festival sponsored once again by JT returns for its 9th edition this September. Surrounded by 45 miles of stunning coast and enjoying… Read the full press release
Palm Springs Host City for International Reality Show
Palm Springs, CA, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Palm Springs has been selected as the premier destination for the 9th season of “Occupation Double,” the #1 reality television series in Montreal, Quebec, Canada – broadcast on TVA network, the largest French-Canadian network in North America. The show’s crew and cast recently arrived in Palm… Read the full press release
Fashion Focus Chicago 2012
A Week Long Showcase of Chicago’s Fashion Industry Monday, October 15 – Sunday, October 21 CHICAGO, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fashion Focus Chicago 2012 returns for its eighth year October 15-21 for a week-long celebration of Chicago’s thriving fashion industry while showcasing some of its top designers. Highlights include three headlining runway shows in Millennium Park and… Read the full press release