Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Anantara Siam Celebrates 25 Years of World Gourmet Festival with Global Chefs, Sustainability Leaders, and Exclusive Dining Experiences

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2025-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok is preparing to host a culinary milestone as the 25th Annual World Gourmet Festival returns to Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 22–28 September 2025, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), United Overseas Bank (UOB), Chang, Diageo, Tatler Asia, Turkish Airlines, and Maserati Thailand. This… Read the full news article

Anantara Kihavah Maldives unveils elemental-inspired festive celebrations with luxury experiences for families and couples

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is set to transform the festive season into a celebration of nature, connection, and wonder with a programme inspired by the four elements—earth, water, fire, and air. Guests will enjoy a line-up of magical experiences across Christmas, New Year, and Orthodox Christmas, combining… Read the full news article

From Bangkok to Koh Lanta, Avani Hotels launches tailored pet experiences for International Dog Day 2025

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels & Resorts is celebrating International Dog Day on 26 August by unveiling a series of pet-friendly experiences across Thailand, ensuring furry companions enjoy the same level of comfort and care as their owners. From riverside escapes in Bangkok and coastal breaks in Hua Hin, to beachside… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee Partner to Fuel College Football Fans with Free Game Day Brews

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(NEWS) ATLANTA, GA, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn Express by IHG has teamed up with The Coca-Cola Company’s Costa Coffee in an exclusive partnership that will bring Costa’s freshly brewed coffee to more than 1,300 Holiday Inn Express hotels across the United States. To launch the collaboration, the brands are offering free coffee… Read the full news article

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Style with Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Curated Mooncake Collection

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(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a refined selection of handcrafted mooncakes in White Lotus, Salted Egg Custard, Red Bean, and Black Sesame flavors. Available for pre-order from August 15 to September 30, 2025, and priced at ₱2,488 per box of four, the mooncakes come in elegant packaging suitable… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Xiamen Unveils Artisanal Mooncake Sets Blending Eastern Aesthetics and Local Flavours

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(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Xiamen is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with four beautifully crafted mooncake gift boxes that blend Eastern artistry with the distinctive flavours of Xiamen. The Yue & Yi, Yuan, and Snow Skin collections each offer unique designs and flavour combinations, making them ideal for both personal and corporate gifting. Available through all… Read the full news article

Limited-Edition Sky Bag from Niccolo Suzhou Blends Luxury Design with Festive Mooncakes

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(IN SHORT) Niccolo Suzhou will release the Sky Bag from 25 August to 6 October 2025 for the Mid-Autumn Festival, combining a luxury mooncake gift set with a chic fashion accessory. Featuring a jade-inspired green and sunlit orange design, the bag contains six mooncakes in three flavours: Green Sichuan Pepper Beef, Egg Yolk Lotus Seed… Read the full news article

Chicago Celebrates Birthplace of House Music with Four Days of Free Workshops Performances and Panels

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(IN SHORT) The 2025 Chicago House Music Festival and Conference runs August 21–24, offering free community-focused events celebrating the city’s role as House music’s birthplace. Highlights include an opening night conference with panels and dance workshops at the Chicago Cultural Center; masterclasses and outdoor DJ sets in Grant Park; a daylong multi-stage festival and dance… Read the full news article

Notting Hill Carnival is back on! Carnival-goers can even find affordable accommodation this year.

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  Europe’s biggest street festival WILL return this Bank Holiday. Thanks to an eleventh-hour deal that was finally struck last month, a near £960,000 funding gap has been plugged. This year’s Notting Hill Carnival now promises to be bigger and safer than ever. If your finances are also a bit tight, help is at hand… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways Celebrates Japan–Hawai‘i Harmony at Fifth ʻAha Mele Music Festival

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways will host its fifth ANA ʻAha Mele festival in Honolulu from November 19 to 22, featuring pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii alongside friends Fumiaki Miura, Shutaro Matsui and Kento Tsubosaka, plus first-time collaborator Raiatea Helm. The lineup includes an intimate Blue Note Hawaii show and a gala at Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell…. Read the full news article

New Santa Monica Visitor Guide and Map Offer Insider Tips on Hotels, Dining, Culture, and Transit

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(IN SHORT) Santa Monica Travel & Tourism has released its 2025 Official Santa Monica Visitor Guide and Map—a 97-page, magazine-style publication packed with expert recommendations on lodging, dining, arts, culture, beach adventures, and sustainable travel tips. Produced with Los Angeles Magazine and local creatives, the guide also includes a color-coded map detailing eight neighborhoods and… Read the full news article

LEGO®, Pandora, Starbucks and More Join Manchester Airport’s Upgraded Terminal 2 Experience

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(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport has opened a new section of its revamped Terminal 2 departure lounge, featuring six new high-profile shops and eateries including LEGO®, Rituals, Pandora, Starbucks, Joe & The Juice, and Upper Crust. This milestone forms part of a £1.3 billion, 10-year redevelopment project that will see over 70% of passengers use the… Read the full news article

SG60 Celebrations at Changi Airport Launch with Charity Walk, Iconic Light Display and Upcoming Concert Highlights

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(IN SHORT) Changi Airport has kicked off its SG60 celebrations with a Charity Walk and the ‘60 Years of Homecoming’ Airport Boulevard light-up, raising over $220,000 for Community Chest initiatives supporting youth-at-risk and children with special needs. The launch event featured over 1,200 participants and was attended by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow. Highlights… Read the full news article

Experience Two Million Pounds of Hand‑Carved Ice and Festive Entertainment at Gaylord and JW Marriott Holiday Destinations

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(IN SHORT) ICE! is returning to six Gaylord and JW Marriott resorts this holiday season, presenting a colossal ice-carving exhibit with over two million pounds of ice sculpted into classic Christmas scenes. Kept at a crisp nine degrees Fahrenheit and spanning some 20,000 square feet per venue, the walk-through attraction includes two-story ice slides, thermal parkas,… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Express Unveils “Fresh or Fried” Care Kits Tailored to Gen Z and Millennial Gig‑Goers

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(IN SHORT) Holiday Inn Express’s new research identifies two concert‑goer personas—“Fresh” (Gen Z) and “Fried” (Millennials)—highlighting how each generation preps for, endures, and recovers from live music events. While Millennials dive deep into nostalgia-fueled nights and wake up feeling “fried,” Gen Z balances excitement with self‑care to stay “fresh.” To support both styles, Holiday Inn Express and… Read the full news article

Discover 50 Santa Monica Eateries During Dine LA Restaurant Week from July 25 to August 8

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(IN SHORT) From July 25 through August 8, 2025, Santa Monica will host Dine LA restaurant week, featuring special multi‑course menus at 50 local restaurants. The event highlights the city’s diverse dining scene—ranging from Mediterranean and tapas concepts to Michelin‑starred fine dining and California cuisine—while emphasizing farm‑to‑table ingredients. Misti Kerns of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism underscores the week… Read the full news article

Astrotourism is set to enjoy a £4.4bn boom – with Spain’s monasteries among the brightest stars

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Astrotourism is one of the biggest travel trends for 2025. Over the next five years, stargazers are set to spend £4.4bn seeking dark skies away from city lights. A leading tourism expert says monasteries in Spain have become a must-visit because of their Mediterranean climate and clear night skies. SEVILLE, Italy, 2025-Jul-24 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

Fairmont spotlights 2025’s must‑see celebrations—from Montreal Pride and Diwali to F1 Abu Dhabi—and the hotels that put you in the middle of it all

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Luxury hospitality brand showcases marquee 2025 events—and exactly where to check in for front‑row memories (IN SHORT) Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is capitalizing on a surge in event-driven travel—60% of travellers plan to build 2025 trips around entertainment and sports, according to American Express. The brand highlights five global experiences and corresponding properties designed for… Read the full news article

SailGP Returns to Portsmouth with Emirates’ “Fly Better” Fan Activations and Exclusive Behind‑the‑Scenes Access

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(IN SHORT) Emirates returns as a key partner and sponsor for SailGP’s Portsmouth event on 19–20 July, offering exclusive “fly better” experiences including VIP hospitality, interactive prize booths, Polaroid photo keepsakes, and merchandise. Guests in the Adrenaline Lounge can tour the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team tech base to see F50 catamarans and athletes up… Read the full news article

San Antonio Rings in Holidays with “Merry Movie Magic” River Parade Featuring 27 Film‑Themed Barges

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(IN SHORT) Visit San Antonio will host the 44th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony on November 28, 2025, along the River Walk, featuring the “Merry Movie Magic” theme. Twenty‑seven decorated barges inspired by favorite holiday films will float past spectators, led by Grand Marshal Buddy the Elf from Broadway’s Elf The Musical…. Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Invite Members to Score Alex Warren Concert Tickets for Just One Point

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(IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy Week at Starbucks (July 21–27, 2025) offers linked‑account holders the opportunity to earn up to 100 Bonvoy points through three qualifying Starbucks visits. These points can be redeemed—starting July 29—for an intimate concert with rising star Alex Warren at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City on September 27. Marriott Bonvoy Moments will… Read the full news article

Soccer7sSeries Kicks Off in Singapore with IHG Hosting Players and Fans

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts will serve as the Official Hotel Partner for Soccer7sSeries when the three‑day seven‑a‑side football tournament takes place in Singapore from July 25 to 27, 2025. The event brings together Men’s Open, Women’s U21/academy teams and Legends in a Masters competition, featuring clubs from major football nations. IHG will host participants and fans across… Read the full news article

UN Tourism Joins Kinshasa’s Inaugural Rumba Route Festival to Promote Culture-Driven Development

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(IN SHORT) From 16 to 18 July 2025, Kinshasa will stage the inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival under President Félix Tshisekedi’s High Patronage, with UN Tourism as a supporting partner. Branded “The Rumba Route for Peace,” the three-day Festival at CCAPAC spotlights Congolese Rumba—recognized by UNESCO in 2021—and its capacity to drive tourism, economic… Read the full news article

London Stadium Debuts Bar Tap with Amazon Just Walk Out for Speedy Concessions

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(IN SHORT) Delaware North has launched Bar Tap at London Stadium—a grab-and-go bar using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology—to streamline concession sales and reduce queues. Opened during Iron Maiden’s sold-out concert, Bar Tap detects items via AI-powered sensors, charges customers automatically, and offers beer, cider, RTD spirits, and soft drinks. The solution improves guest experience… Read the full news article

From Fried Green Tomatoes to Lobster Crunch Rolls: Atlanta Braves and Delaware North Unveils Bold New Concessions for All-Star Week

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(IN SHORT) For All-Star Week (July 11–15), the Atlanta Braves and Delaware North are rolling out a Southern-themed luxury menu at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. Highlights include a soft-shell crab burger, fried green tomato sliders, and Peach Cobbler Nachos, plus new Blue Moon Brewery & Grill specials. Premium lounges will offer tomahawk ribeye… Read the full news article

Sunderland AFC and Delaware North Launch Major Upgrade to Matchday and Event Experiences

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(IN SHORT) Sunderland AFC has entered a multi-year agreement with Delaware North to transform hospitality across general admission and premium spaces at the Stadium of Light. Ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, a seven-figure investment will fund the largest concourse refurbishment since 1997, featuring updated environments, an expanded beer range, local vendor partnerships, and… Read the full news article

New insider guide to booking university rooms for the Edinburgh Festival launches online

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The world-famous Edinburgh Festival and Fringe returns on 1 August but organisers have warned that soaring accommodation costs and holiday let restrictions could mean the event is facing ‘grim’ obstacles. The good news is that a new online guide has just launched revealing how festival-goers and performers can easily book bargain university rooms for August…. Read the full news article

Fly Better to Wimbledon: Emirates Unveils Strawberry-Inspired Dining, Lounges and On-Site Activities

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(IN SHORT) From 30 June to 13 July, Emirates reprises its role as Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon, by offering themed dining, décor and branded giveaways both in-flight and on the grounds. Travelers on Dubai–UK routes can enjoy strawberry-focused desserts, Pimm’s and strawberry mocktails, and specialty menus across all classes—plus exclusive towels and… Read the full news article

Experience Africa 2025 Sets the Agenda for Africa’s Tourism Future

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ATTA® Events announces focused speaker line-up and event programme for its flagship B2B tourism event in London   LONDON, UK, 2025-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) has officially revealed the speaker line-up for Experience Africa 2025 — the UK’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to showcasing the continent’s… Read the full news article

Summer Exhibitions Spotlight Fabiola Jean-Louis’s Spiritual Sculptures and Blondell Cummings’s Dance Films

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(IN SHORT) This summer at the Chicago Cultural Center, two free exhibitions—Fabiola Jean-Louis’s Waters of the Abyss (June 19–September 21, 2025) and Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures (now–July 27, 2025)—highlight the work of two visionary Black artists. Jean-Louis’s installation of portal-like sculptures and gold-leafed relics probes ancestral memory and liberation, while Cummings’s retrospective features… Read the full news article