Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Viking partners with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films for the release of the new full-length film Downton Abbey

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New “Great Homes” Cruise Extension Offers Additional Privileged Access to Highclere Castle, the filming location of “Downton Abbey” Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® ( www.vikingcruises.com) today ((September 9, 2019)) announced it has partnered with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films for the release of the new full-length film Downton Abbey, based on… Read the full news article

The Tourism Authority of Thailand takes its Amazing Thailand Road Show in Nordic and Baltic countries

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlighted examples of sustainability best practices being undertaken by the tourism industry nationwide at its Amazing Thailand Road Show in Nordic and Baltic countries during 1-5 September, 2019. The roadshow was held in Vilnius (Lithuania) on 3 September, Riga (Latvia) on 4… Read the full news article

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings relaunches its hurricane relief campaign to assist with rebuilding efforts in The Bahamas

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Company Relaunches Hope Starts Here Hurricane Relief Campaign in Partnership with All Hands and Hearts; Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Vows to Match Dollar-For-Dollar in Donations to Assist with Rebuilding Efforts in The Bahamas MIAMI, FL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise… Read the full news article

Arkansas Tourism releases September edition of “Discover Arkansas”

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The September edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. Get a taste of Arkansas this month! We’re highlighting the best rooftop bars in Northwest Arkansas and stopping by… Read the full news article

Sheremetyevo International Airport rated one of the best airports in Europe by ACI Airport Service Quality Awards

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Moscow, Russia, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has been awarded the  ACI Airport Service Quality Award (ASQ) in the category Best Airport by Size and Region for Over 40 million passengers per year for 2018.The awards ceremony was held in Bali, Indonesia, on 4 September 2019, during the Gala dinner of the second annual ACI Customer Experience Global… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport hosted workshop events in China to boost its role as Central and Eastern Europe’s e-commerce gateway

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Budapest Airport cargo team were in China to discuss and develop the airport’s growing role as Central and Eastern Europe’s e-commerce gateway. Budapest, Hungary, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport (BUD), in collaboration with AirBridgeCargo Airlines, has hosted workshop events in Shanghai and Hong Kong for representatives from Chinese air cargo and e-commerce companies…. Read the full news article

Zoo Atlanta hosts Play the Animal Way on September 7

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September 7 brings opportunities to learn, play, and get engaged in conservation. Atlanta GA, 2019-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Look forward to an activity-packed Saturday as Zoo Atlanta hosts Play the Animal Way, its annual signature event highlighting the wild world of animal enrichment, and International Vulture Awareness Day, a global event highlighting some… Read the full news article

ITB Berlin 2020 in search for experts to hold Travel Technology papers

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The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show is looking for experts to hold Travel Technology papers. The deadline is 31 October 2019. Berlin, Germany, 2019-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — At the next ITB Berlin, travel technology experts can look forward to first-class audiences again. The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show is looking for papers on trendsetting… Read the full news article

Courtyard by Marriott, The Official Hotel of the NFL Launches Contest in Search of a “Game-Changing Friendship”

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The Official Hotel of the NFL Launches Contest in Search of a “Game-Changing Friendship,” while Marriott Bonvoy Offers Members Special Access Including a Masterclass Moment Featuring Emmitt Smith Bethesda, MD, 2019-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott, the Official Hotel of the NFL, is joining the NFL for its 100th season celebration by paying… Read the full news article

IATA: 2019 Global Airport & Passenger Symposium (GAPS) will focus on the theme of building capacity for the future

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2019 Global Airport & Passenger Symposium (GAPS) will focus on the theme of building capacity for the future. “More people want to fly. And the needs and expectations of travelers—new and old—are constantly evolving. Keeping pace with these demands is a… Read the full news article

Heathrow invites SMEs across the country to apply for 2019 ‘World of Opportunity’ grants

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For the third year running, Heathrow is inviting business up and down the country to apply for £40,000 worth of ‘World of Opportunity’ grants to fund exporting ambitions   The grant, run in partnership with the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) Exporting is GREAT campaign, supports SMEs looking to take their goods and services abroad… Read the full news article

Emirates to serve authentic Onam dishes to celebrate the beginning of the Malayalam calendar

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Onam sadhya will be served on all Kerala-Dubai flights from 1 September Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is celebrating the beginning of the Malayalam calendar with a burst of flavours, making it even more special for Keralites. From 1 to 13 September, the airline will serve authentic Onam dishes across all cabin… Read the full news article

Anantara Hotels announces dates for the second annual King’s Cup Elephant Boat Race and River Festival

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Doha, Qatar, 2019-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The spirit and energy of boat racing returns to Bangkok with the announcement of the second annual King’s Cup Elephant Boat Race and River Festival, taking place on the banks of the mighty Chao Phraya River next to Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. From 28th February to 1st March 2020, guests… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts proudly continues its support for the annual Terry Fox Run

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Vancouver, Canada, 2019-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 39th consecutive year, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts proudly continues its role as a founding sponsor of the annual Terry Fox Run, which supports the legacy of Terry Fox worldwide to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The dedicated team from Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is thrilled… Read the full news article

Vietjet to hold Cabin Crew Recruitment Day in Tokyo

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — After taking place at the two biggest cities in Vietnam, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietjet’s large-scale Cabin Crew Recruitment Day prepares to “land” in the capital of Japan – Tokyo. Recently, the new-age carrier Vietjet has continuously been honored with many awards in… Read the full news article

FCCA announces its 2019 Seatrade Europe Partners

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FCCA announces its record-breaking 14 partners for Seatrade Europe that will benefit from the Association’s continued initiative – now in its third year – to connect Caribbean and Latin American stakeholders with European cruise and river lines for meeting, networking and exhibiting opportunities, coupled with year-round efforts by FCCA to follow up on actionable items… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport expects busy Labor Day holiday weekend

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Monday is expected to be busiest Labor Day travel day with 47,000 passengers Oakland, Calif., 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) expects to be bustling this Labor Day holiday weekend, which traditionally marks the unofficial end of the summer travel season. OAK anticipates welcoming approximately 191,500 passengers during the five-day period beginning… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards to host its North America Gala Ceremony 2020 in the Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia

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Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed it will host its North America Gala Ceremony 2020 in the Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across North America will attend what will mark WTA’s first ceremony in Canada. Nestled in the southern interior… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport to hold Gatwick Fun Day on 14th September

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Gatwick partners with Aviation Museum to host Fun Day for local residents Family-focussed event gives unique behind the scenes look at the airport with 40 exhibitors Event is free with donations to Gatwick’s charity partners also encouraged LONDON, UK, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport is giving local residents an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into… Read the full news article

ANA Holdings to raise awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2019 UN General Assembly

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In recognition of the upcoming UN General Assembly, ANA HD will highlight its efforts to promote sustainable business practices. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) will be raising awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2019 UN General Assembly. In order to illustrate ANA… Read the full news article

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko hosted the tenth edition of the Bansko Opera Fest

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Bansko, Bulgaria, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This past weekend, Bansko was host to the tenth edition of the Bansko Opera Fest. The festival featured an amazing opening concert, “Vivaldi and the Little Otto”, on Thursday evening by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra and Fortissimo Family Children’s Music and Education Program, with the special participation of the… Read the full news article

Sheremetyevo International Airport launches the third runway

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Moscow, Russia, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — September 1, 2019 Sheremetyevo International Airport launches the third runway (RWY-3). The official event will be held with the participation of the Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation E.I. Dietrich, the Head of the Federal Air Transport Agency A.V. Neradko, Governor of the Moscow Region A.Y. Vorobyov,… Read the full news article

PATA Travel Mart 2019’s PTM Forums to feature leading speakers on tourism trends and insights

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading speakers on tourism trends and insights are set to gather in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan for the PTM Forums taking place during PATA Travel Mart 2019 (PTM 2019) from September 18-20. In addition to the two full days of over 10,000 pre-matched appointments between global sellers and qualified hosted international buyers,… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways announces the inaugural ANA HONOLULU MUSIC WEEK on Oahu from Nov. 15-17, 2019

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Event aims to strengthen bonds between cultures through music. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, will be partnering with the State of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu to create the inaugural ANA HONOLULU MUSIC WEEK on Oahu from Nov…. Read the full news article

MSC Grandiosa set to host the world’s first fine art experience on board a cruise ship

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Discover Edgar Degas’ Original Danse Dessin Drawings On Board MSC Grandiosa Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Grandiosa, the newest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet set to launch in November, will host the world’s first fine art experience on board a cruise ship. The immersive art and dining experience featuring “Degas Danse Dessin”… Read the full news article

DCASE announces the lineup for the daylong YAS! Fest on Saturday, September 21

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The free-admission festival presented by Allstate Insurance Company includes performances by hip hop star Tink, OSTON, The Era, Mariachi Herencia de México, CircEsteem, Chicago Public Library YOUmedia and many more Chicago, IL, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is thrilled to announce the lineup for the… Read the full news article

Emirates puts a spotlight on its own Emirati first officers to mark Emirati Women’s Day

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day. Watch the video, released on Emirates’… Read the full news article

ITB Berlin’s first Travel Film Night premiers at the open-air cinema at Volkspark Rehberge on 3 September

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On 3 September the Travel Film Night by ITB Berlin is premiering at the open-air cinema at Volkspark Rehberge – Tickets are available online and at the box office –  Moviegoers can look forward to competitions and attractive prizes Berlin, Germany, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Curtain up for the urge to travel: with the Travel Film Night by… Read the full news article

CDA: O’Hare and Midway International Airports gear up for busy Labor Day travel period

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (08/27/2019) announced its airline partners predict more than 1.4 million passengers will travel through O’Hare and Midway International Airports during the Labor Day travel period that runs from Thursday, August 29th to Monday, September 2nd. More than 1.1 million passengers are projected… Read the full news article

Keep Arkansas Beautiful encourages Arkansans to participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Each fall, Arkansas volunteers and organizers improve their communities by participating in the Great Arkansas Cleanup. Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB) is encouraging Arkansans to organize their own community cleanup or participate in a cleanup of their choice. Last year’s Great Arkansas Cleanup featured 164 community events across… Read the full news article