Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Marriott Bonvoy Brings Once-In-A-Lifetime Manchester United Experiences to Asia Pacific

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Members can experience exclusive moments with Manchester United in Perth, Singapore and Shanghai Singapore, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of Marriott International’s travel program, Marriott Bonvoy can enjoy an exclusive series of experiences during Manchester United’s pre-season tour in Perth, Singapore and Shanghai. As part of the multi-year marketing partnership between Marriott International… Read the full press release

The 2019 Taste of Chicago Presented by DoorDash Delivered More Than a “Taste of” Good Food, Music, Theatre and Arts

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Chicago’s iconic Summer festival returns for its 40th year July 8–12, 2020, in Grant Park Chicago, IL, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The 39th Annual Taste of Chicago presented by DoorDash didn’t miss a beat or a bite with extraordinary culinary and cultural offerings. The festival featured more than 300 menu items from 80 eateries,… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta: Early-bird tickets now on sale for Sippin’ Safari presented by Groupon, September 21, 2019

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Atlanta GA, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Save on advance tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine event. WHAT: Early-bird tickets are on sale now for Sippin’ Safari presented by Groupon, coming up Saturday, September 21, 2019. The fourth-annual signature event will feature wine sampling, bites from local restaurants, live music on stages throughout the… Read the full press release

Specially decorated British Airways 747 will be joined by The Red Arrows at the Royal International Air Tattoo

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Red Arrows will join forces with a specially decorated British Airways 747 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on Saturday, July 20. The special Boeing 747 has been painted in the airline’s predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) livery to mark British Airways’ centenary this year. Senior First Officer… Read the full press release

Indy Airport: Rare Video Filmed on Airfield to Run Through December 2019

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IND arts program highlights ‘artists whose work doesn’t fit neatly into an exhibition case’ INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Rare video art captured onsite at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is on exhibit between the departures level and baggage claim through the end of 2019. The video, An Open Flight created by local Hoosier… Read the full press release

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces the 2020 temporary exhibition schedule

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Bentonville, Ark., 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces the 2020 temporary exhibition schedule which includes surveys of popular artists such as Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal… and Ansel Adams: In Our Time, an examination of the craft movement in Craft, and two exhibitions that will be featured at the Momentary… Read the full press release

The Bell Tower Receives its Third TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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PERTH, Western Australia, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Bell Tower has done it again! We are so excited to announce that for the third consecutive year The Bell Tower has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. These certificates are awarded from TripAdvisor to businesses with consistent excellent reviews on their site. What Are… Read the full press release

GBTA unveiled its first Center Stage panel for GBTA Convention 2019

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Panel to Features Hyatt Hotels and United Airlines Alexandria, VA, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (July 15, 2019) unveiled its first Center Stage panel for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. The session is made possible by RoomIt by CWT…. Read the full press release

Korean Air launches its 26th annual travel photo contest

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Seoul, South Korea, 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air will launch its 26th annual travel photo contest on July 12th 2019. The “Korean Air Travel Photo Contest” is one of the most popular photography competitions in Korea. Every year, participants submit photos featuring their travels anywhere in the world, beautiful scenery, nature and… Read the full press release

Vacaciones-Espana.es: Staying in a villa in Spain in high season does not have to be necessarily expensive

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MALAGA, 2019-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacaciones-Espana.es, the leading portal for holiday homes in Spain offers a selection of 8 fantastic villas with availability in July / August for less than € 25 pppn (per person per night ): – Located in the countryside near the medieval city of Villena on the Costa Blanca, Casa… Read the full press release

España Gastos Vacacionales de Verano 2019: Los 3 mejores destinos de mejor valor son Lanzarote, Gran Canaria y Costa Blanca

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MALAGA, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Los vuelos y alojamientos a buen precio no significan necesariamente unas vacaciones económicas; el importe de otros gastos locales cotidianos están suponiendo un papel mucho más importante en la obtención de unas vacaciones económicas bajo el sol por las costas españolas. Vacaciones-Espana.es, el portal de alquiler vacacional líder en… Read the full press release

Spain Summer Spending Report 2019: The Top 3 best value destinations are Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Costa Blanca

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MALAGA, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cheap flights and accommodation don’t necessarily mean a cheap holiday; varying prices of everyday local expenses are playing a far bigger role in bagging a bargain holiday in the sun. If you are looking for a last-minute budget holiday this summer, then Spain offers great in-resort value on its… Read the full press release

FAM Trip to Magical Myanmar by Shalom Travels

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Yangon, Myanmar, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Myanmar has recently opened its doors to the world after decades of isolation and now is the time to explore this Magical country.  We have created unique FAM Trip (15th -24th  September) for Travel Agents/Tour Operators/DMC/Tour Leaders and also first time travelers to Myanmar. With a focus on the… Read the full press release

Arkansas Tourism: New art exhibit at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock spotlights the impact we have on our oceans

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — An exhibit at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock spotlights the impact we have on our oceans. Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea highlights the toll trash takes on our oceans and waterways. It includes more than 20 giant sea life sculptures made entirely of… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport hosted a Capri autonomous pod as part of its Autonomous Vehicle Breakfast Meeting

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Bristol, UK, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport hosted a Capri autonomous pod as part of its Autonomous Vehicle Breakfast Meeting today (8th Jul 2019), giving key stakeholders an opportunity to better understand the future of connected and autonomous vehicles at airports. The event began with an introduction from Dave Lees, CEO of Bristol… Read the full press release

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Pablo Cruise to replace Taylor Dayne on Friday July 19, 2019 for Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach concert

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SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that Pablo Cruise will replace Taylor Dayne on Friday July 19, 2019 for Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach with free concerts at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Dayne was disappointed to miss her scheduled Boardwalk concert. According to her… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai announces the return of Chef Fest for 2019

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Signature annual event showcases celebrity chefs and top mixologists from throughout the country from November 13-16, 2019 for a culinary celebration with one-of-a-kind dinners and cooking classes Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star hotel on Hawaii Island, announces the return of Chef Fest for 2019…. Read the full press release

PATA to host the next ‘PATA Human Capacity Building Programme’ in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday, September 20, 2019

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to stage the next ‘PATA Human Capacity Building Programme’ in Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan on Friday, September 20, 2019. The half-day workshop, with the theme ‘Explore the Art of Storytelling’, is jointly organised by PATA and Kazakh Tourism and will take place during the PATA… Read the full press release

PATA announces the ratification of the 2019/2020 PATA Executive Board

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the ratification of the 2019/2020 PATA Executive Board. Dr. Chris Bottrill, Dean of Fine and Applied Arts, and Director, International at Capilano University in North Vancouver, Canada and Ms. Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing APAC – TripAdvisor, Hong Kong… Read the full press release

UNWTO hosts Aid for Trade Conference: “Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda” in Geneva

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism’s unique potential as a tool for driving the global sustainable development agenda has taken center stage at a special event hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The session, entitled “Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda” was held during the 2019 Global Review of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and Discovery Channel bring the fun of Shark Week to flying fans this summer

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DALLAS, TX, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), in partnership with Discovery Channel, launched a campaign bringing the fun of Shark Week to flying fans this summer. The carrier is celebrating Shark Week throughout July, ahead of Shark Week on Discovery beginning Sunday, July 28. “Our Shark Week partnership brings fun through… Read the full press release

Bookings of Kenya Safaris and Tour Packages in the Peak Season Experiences Increase as Tourists Arrive

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The tourism industry as well as being a saviours of Kenya’s animals, is also a livelihood of many families and contributes highly to the GDP of Kenya’s economy. Keep the Elephant and Rhino safe and sound. Environmentalist has been on top of the game to preserve and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways congratulates team USA on the outstanding win of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019TM

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The FIFA Women’s World CupTM saw the USA play the Netherlands in the finals The award-winning carrier is an Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA through to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Qatar Airways celebrates a successful collaboration while also flying FIFA Women’s World CupTM fans to France from more than 160 destinations around… Read the full press release

Aeroflot becomes FIBA’s Global Partner and the Official Airline of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

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MIES (Switzerland) MOSCOW (Russia), 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot, one of the world’s premium airline brands and Russia’s flag carrier, has become FIBA’s Global Partner and the Official Airline of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019. This summer Aeroflot and FIBA are taking the Basketball World Cup Trophy to cities around the globe, delivering an… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport kicked off “Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019”

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HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — “Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019” kicked off at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today (5 July 2019). Passengers from around the world will be presented with a vivid journey into local culture during the four-month festival.  It is the fifth consecutive year the Airport… Read the full press release

Ryanair sponsors the FAI Cerebral Palsy football team for the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No 1 airline, today (4 July) announced it is sponsoring the FAI Cerebral Palsy football team for the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain, through Ryanair’s Scratchcard initiative. The FAI Cerebral Palsy team is part of the FAI’s Football For All Programme, which provides opportunities for… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific sponsors eight local startups at RISE

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Eight selected homegrown start-ups to showcase their innovative solutions at Asia’s largest technology conference Hong Kong, China, 2019-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific continues to foster up-and-coming tech talent in Hong Kong by sponsoring eight local startups’ much-coveted presence at RISE, Asia’s largest technology conference. They have been selected for their innovative initiatives that… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago announces “The Big Deal” summer festivities at the historic Maxwell Street Market on Sunday, August 4

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The Family-Friendly Day Features New Vendors, Art Activities, Music and More Chicago, IL, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce that shopping and street fair will go up a notch at “The Big Deal” on Sunday, August 4, at the historic Maxwell Street… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand co-organises the first ever ‘Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is proud to be a co-organiser of the first ever road journey from Bangkok to Thimphu in Bhutan – the ‘Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive – Connecting Peoples of the Two Kingdoms by Land’. The epic eight-day journey set off from Bangkok on Friday,… Read the full press release

Emirates adds 46 flights to help facilitate travel for Hajj pilgrims

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DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will be expanding its services to Jeddah and Medina with an additional 46 flights to help facilitate travel for Hajj pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The flights will be operated between 27 July and 22 August to support the Hajj journey… Read the full press release