Explore Minnesota Shares Seasonal Statewide Travel Tips ST. PAUL, Minn., 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — To welcome winter, Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office, is highlighting eight ways to enjoy the season. The North Star State is abuzz with seasonal festivals, arts, entertainment, cozy shops, outdoor adventure and more, and those who venture here… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
Abu Dhabi Airports selected to host the November 2019 edition of ACI Airport Exchange
Prestigious event to take place in November 2019 in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports is to host the Airport Council International (ACI) Airport Exchange 2019. The announcement was made during an official handover ceremony at the 2018 edition of the event last week in… Read the full news article
Queenstown Airport to host first ever Christmas Community Day to benefit local charity Let’s EAT
Queenstown, New Zealand, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Christmas is traditionally a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration but for many people it can be tough. With that in mind, we’re hoping to bring the airport and wider community together, spread some Christmas love and give to those who need a helping hand. On… Read the full news article
GBTA and VDR conclude their fifth successful joint conference in Europe this week with record-breaking attendance
Attendance Approaches 1,100 with Record-Breaking Turnout BERLIN,Germany 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – and German business travel buyer association VDR – wrapped up their fifth successful joint conference in Europe this week with record-breaking attendance. The event brought together… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC co-host Light Up The Season fundraising event to benefit Children’s National, Sunday, December 16, 2018
Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Light Up The Season is a family-friendly community fundraising event to benefit Children’s National to be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. It is co-hosted by Children’s Health Board and Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. This… Read the full news article
Thailand wins the Best Destination in the Asia-Pacific award at the Irish Travel Trade News Awards 2018
Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Thailand has been declared the Best Destination in the Asia-Pacific by the Irish Travel Trade News Awards 2018. The 27th Irish Travel Trade Awards were presented on 23 November, 2018, in seven categories: Airlines, Destinations, Sea Transport, Land Transport, Travel Agency Services, Tour Operators, and All Companies. Thailand won… Read the full news article
Jumeirah’s London hotels promise an unforgettable experience for the whole family this festive season
London, UK, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Located in the heart of London, Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel are the ultimate places for some family fun over the festive season. The recently unveiled ‘Festive Family Time’ and ‘Festive Family Fun’ packages ensure that children and adults are guaranteed an unforgettable escape in… Read the full news article
South African Airways joined the world in honour of Nelson Mandela with a special fly-over at the Global Citizen Concert
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways, the national flag carrier and iconic South African brand, today (2 December 2018) joined the world in honour of Nelson Mandela, the first President of a democratic SA and Nobel Laureate, with a special fly-over at the Global Citizen Concert. The fly-over was reminiscent… Read the full news article
Pacific Asia Travel Association to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2019 in Pattaya, Thailand
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2019 (PDMF 2019) in Pattaya, Thailand from November 27 – 29. The announcement was made by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy at the conclusion of the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018 (PDMF 2018) in Khon Kaen, Thailand. PDMF 2019 will… Read the full news article
British Airways is celebrating customers on International Day of Persons with Disabilities with cabin upgrades and lounge access
More than half a million customers with disabilities travel with the airline each year Airline is working with charity groups to raise awareness and understanding of hidden and visible disabilities LONDON, UK, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, British Airways surprised some of the 50,000 customers with disabilities… Read the full news article
Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free to bring the Trinity Forum to Qatar in 2019
The world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference to be held in Qatar for the first time DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference, the Trinity Forum, will be held in Doha in 2019, the first time the event has ever been hosted in Qatar. The conference,… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways hosted a VIP gala dinner to celebrate more than a decade of service to New York City
Qatar Airways celebrates more than 10 years of serving the ‘The Big Apple’ DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways hosted a private VIP gala dinner with influential business leaders and political dignitaries to celebrate more than a decade of the award-winning airline’s successful service to New York City at the historical… Read the full news article
Katara Hospitality launches an exclusive offer to Qatari nationals and residents on the occasion of Qatar National Day
Doha, Qatar, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar, brings Qatari nationals and residents an exclusive offer on the occasion of Qatar National Day throughout its local and international hotels, starting from December 15th, 2018 to January 31st, 2019. Part of Katara Hospitality’s commitment… Read the full news article
MGTO kicks off “Macao Light Festival 2018 – Time Travel in Macao”
Macao, China, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and co-organized by Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau, “Macao Light Festival 2018 – Time Travel in Macao” is staged in Macao from 2nd to 31st December. The Festival was unveiled by an opening ceremony at… Read the full news article
Singapore Tourism Board: Merli to appear at six locations across Singapore in celebration of the year-end holiday season
Singapore, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced today (30 November 2018) that Merli – the heart-warming and whimsical illustration of the Merlion, Singapore’s mythical national icon – will be popping up at six locations across Singapore as well as on Instagram and WhatsApp, in celebration of the year-end holiday season…. Read the full news article
World’s leading travel brands recognized at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018
Lisbon, Portugal, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 at the historic Pátio da Galé to find out who amongst them had been… Read the full news article
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Al Fursan celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day with a spectacular flypast
World-first flying formation with four commercial aircraft from Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai, and seven Al Fursan jets UAE aviation history made with breathtaking ‘Year of Zayed’ aerial display Dubai, UAE, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Al Fursan took to the skies in unison today (December 2, 2018)… Read the full news article
Dusit International partners with Silpakorn University to launch a unique project to preserve the architectural and artistic heritage of Dusit Thani Bangkok
Hospitality company is delighted to partner with a leading educational institution with extensive experience in preserving items of historical significance. Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has partnered with Silpakorn University to launch a unique project to preserve the rich architectural and… Read the full news article
British Airways kicked off its BA 2119: Future of Fuels challenge to create a new generation sustainable aviation fuel
To mark British Airways’ Centenary in 2019, the airline will host events to lead the debate on the future of flying over the next 100 years, exploring the future of sustainable aviation fuels, the aviation careers of the future and the customer experience of the future The winner will receive funding for further research and… Read the full news article
PATA hosted successful PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018 in Khon Kaen, Thailand
KHON KAEN, Thailand, 2018-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018 (PDMF 2018), with the theme “Growth with Goals’, officially began on Wednesday, November 28 attracting 290 delegates from 25 destinations. The event, hosted by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) with the support of Khon… Read the full news article
Moxy NYC Downtown celebrates its highly anticipated opening with an epic retro party
Glam Rock Era-Inspired Party Included Special Guests Miles Richie, The Blonds, Slick Woods & Jae Joseph, Along With DJ Sets by Zuri Marley, Ian Mellencamp, Alix Brown and Odalys Live Band Karaoke Had Guests Jamming All Night Long, While Glam Squads From OUAI Haircare & @TheVintageTwin Decked Guests Out with Retro Makeovers New York, NY,… Read the full news article
Jack London Square to hold annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 30
Santa, 55-foot Mount Shasta fir tree and free live performances Oakland, CA, 2018-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square lights up for the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 30, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. The annual event includes the lighting of the 55-foot Mount Shasta fir tree decorated with 5,000… Read the full news article
Gerald R. Ford International Airport set to host 24th Annual Holiday Music Festival, December 3-7
Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) will soon be filled with festive sounds of the season. The 24th Annual Holiday Music Festival will take place the week of December 3-7 in the Grand Hall. Daily performances run from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. but a full… Read the full news article
Heathrow Business Summit welcomed over 250 local SMEs ready to take advantage of the airport’s expansion
Hundreds of SMEs put in the groundwork for business opportunities at the Heathrow Business Summit The 22nd annual flagship Summit marks the grand finale in what has been a record year for the UK-wide SME growth programme 50 of Heathrow’s top suppliers discuss current procurement opportunities with a 250-strong audience including businesses from Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow,… Read the full news article
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest unveils 2018 Christmas and New Year’s Eve programme
Budapest, Hungary, 2018-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest has published its 2018 Christmas and New Year’s Eve programme. The upcoming festive season’s offering features ÉS Bisztró and its seasonal special, the Winter Terrace’s Yuletide menus and various entertainment options at the hotel’s culinary complex, the Gastronomic Quarter Downtown Budapest. Located within immediate… Read the full news article
Leading Hotels of the World presented its 2018 Membership Awards in Shanghai, China
Six Distinguished Hotels and Hoteliers Receive Recognition for Exemplary Customer Satisfaction, Leadership and Engagement New York, United States, 2018-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World presented its 2018 Membership Awards in Shanghai, China at the Annual Convention Gala on Sunday, November 18, 2018, marking the finale of the three-day Annual Convention event…. Read the full news article
Heathrow launches first UK airport Living Wage roadmap at annual Supplier Conference
Airport takes its Living Wage Accreditation one step further and ensures direct and existing suppliers also guarantee employees the Living Wage by the end of 2020 New suppliers and contracts to supply Heathrow from December 2018 will be required to pay Living Wage and not use zero-hour contracts at the airport, safeguarding thousands of new… Read the full news article
Marriott International CFO Leeny Oberg to present at Barclays 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Leisure, Restaurant and Food Retail Conference
Bethesda, MD, 2018-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Leeny Oberg, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the Barclays 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Leisure, Restaurant and Food Retail Conference, to be held on Wednesday, December 5. Ms. Oberg’s remarks will be at approximately 1:30 p.m., Eastern Time, and… Read the full news article
VisitBritain welcomes new Eurostar and Virgin Trains partnership to drive growth to more destinations across the UK for international MICE market
LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain today (27 November 2018) welcomes a new Eurostar and Virgin Trains partnership to offer a united travel service for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) market, to drive growth in international business events to the UK. The partnership, officially launched today at IBTM World in… Read the full news article
Airport Authority Hong Kong kicks off annual Smart Airport Technovation Conference and Exhibition
HONG KONG, 2018-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today (28 November 2018) launched its annual Smart Airport Technovation Conference and Exhibition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The opening ceremony was officiated by Jack So, Chairman of the AA, Nicholas Yang, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Fred Lam,… Read the full news article



























