Taste of Sonoma comes to the Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Molokini Bar & Grille with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo

Wailea-Makena, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Molokini Bar & Grille continues its monthly Food & Wine Education Series on Thursday October 26, 2013 at  6:30 PM with a Taste of Sonoma. This month, Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo returns to the Makena with three wines from Sonoma County. In addition to a… Read the full press release

Aeroflot introduced new on-board menu for Business Class passengers on international and domestic flights

Moscow, Russia, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from October 1st, 2013, a new on-board menu is available for Business Class passengers on international and domestic flights. Recipes for the fall-winter menu were developed by a world-class team of professionals. This time, LSG Sky Chefs chief-cooker Thierry Mona, already familiar to Aeroflot’s passengers, was joined by Giacomo Lombardi, brand-chef of «Carlson» restaurant («Ginza project» holding) and Sergei… Read the full press release

Hilton Sofia Bulgaria welcomed more than 350 guests for Oktoberfest Celebration

SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — On September 21 Hilton Sofia hosted the official Oktoberfest celebration in the city. More than 350 guests joined the spectacular event, organized under the patronage of the German Embassy. The entire hotel lobby was transformed into a beer tent. The Kids Oktoberfest started at 17:00 and in addition to the various themed… Read the full press release

Fabrice Vulin appointed Caprice Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong announces the appointment of Fabrice Vulin as Caprice Chef. Decorated with awards and with vast experience from Michelin-starred kitchens across France, Vulin moves to Hong Kong in November 2013 with his first new Caprice menu expected to be plated and presented in early 2014. Hailing from Briançon, France, Vulin has… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport bar, “South Bar and Café”, makes the list of finalists for the Airport Food and Beverage Awards

2013-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The list of finalists for the Airport Food and Beverage Awards (FAB Awards) has been released, with the Christchurch finalist amongst luminaries. Airport bars in Ibiza, Dubai, Amsterdam, Chicago and London are competing with the Christchurch Airport bar for an award which will be announced in Dubai on October 2. Steve Hagerty,… Read the full press release

Air France Business Class Cabin Will Soon Serve Gourmet Creations Of The Bocuse d’Or 2013 Winner, Thibaut Ruggeri

On 20 September, coinciding with the 3rd Gastronomic festival, Thibaut Ruggeri presents his gourmet creations to Air France customers in the Business lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Starting from 1st October and for a period of 6 months, this new Chef will sign five dishes for Business class customers on long-haul flights. This is the… Read the full press release

Vermont Tourism announced new Beer Lovers Getaways

Vermont Tourism toasts to Oktoberfest with new Beer Lovers Getaways; a six-pack offering of lodging packages, tasting tours and more ways to savor what The Huffington Post recently called the Best Craft Brew State. 2013-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Born from the industry’s craft beer boom, Vermont Beer Lovers Getaways offer a taste of Munich in Montpelier and a… Read the full press release

Hilton Manchester Deansgate to support Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s “Great Pink Bake Off” campaign

Available Exclusively In The UK At Cloud 23 MANCHESTER, England, 2013-09-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Afternoon tea is going pink this October at Hilton Manchester Deansgate in support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s “Great Pink Bake Off” campaign. A special pink-themed menu has been created by Executive Head Chef David Gale and £1 from every cover will be donated to the charity. The… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Macao’s Spa Cotai Strip introduced ‘Total Wellness’ package based on the ‘going green’ initiative of Four Seasons Spas worldwide

To encourage healthy living, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Macao has embraced the concept of “Total Wellness” that encompasses healthful food, rejuvenating Spa treatments, and personal care at home Macau, China, 2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip has embraced a concept called “Total Wellness,” offering a holistic approach to healthful living through three components:… Read the full press release

Spectacular views of the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest from Mandarin Oriental, Macau

Macau, 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whilst offering the best location to catch the extravagant fireworks in full view during the 25th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, Mandarin Oriental, Macau brings back its most spectacular Macau International Fireworks Celebration package with new culinary delights. Macau International Fireworks Celebration package is available on 14, 19, 21, 28 September and 1… Read the full press release

Lufthansa crew in traditional Bavarian dress for Oktoberfest

From Munich to New York, Chicago and Tokyo – Experience the “Oktoberfest on board” on all long-haul flights from Germany 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year a Lufthansa crew wearing traditional Bavarian dress will once again take off from Munich during the annual Oktoberfest beer festival, bringing with them a touch of local colour to selected… Read the full press release

Martin Furlong named new head chef at Stapleford Park

2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stapleford Park has named new head chef as being Martin Furlong, who takes on the helm of the kitchen this September. Marking his new role within Rutland Pride magazine who recognise Stapleford Park as being the restaurant of the month for September Martin states “Stapleford Park is so beautiful that it sets… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and celebrity chef Gaston Acurio team up to open La Mar by Gaston Acurio at Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Hong Kong, 2013-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has joined forces with celebrity chef Gaston Acurio to open La Mar by Gaston Acurio at Mandarin Oriental, Miami in December 2013. The all-day dining restaurant, cebiche and tapas bar will feature Acurio’s acclaimed Peruvian cuisine in a sleek, modern setting that includes indoor and outdoor… Read the full press release

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda.com features top hotels for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is getting ready to lift a glass in celebration of the world’s largest fair – the yearly celebration of Oktoberfest, held for 16 days every October in Munich, Germany. This year the festival will be held from September 21… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) to introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes

The first installment for new in-flight meal service TOKYO, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes and new services in Honolulu, starting from this autumn. As the first installment, JAL will offer new in-flight meal service from Japan to Honolulu in collaboration with star chef and popular restaurants from… Read the full press release

Award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group 21c Museum Hotels Named to Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel company and restaurant group, was named to the Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine’s annual ranking of America’s fastest growing companies across 22 industries. The company had a three year growth rate of 673 percent and ranked #6 on the Top 100 Travel and Hospitality list and #2 on… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok and Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia launched #MyWGF Instagram Photo Contest

2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shoot, share and win this September with Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok and the #MyWGF World Gourmet Festival Instagram photo contest. From mouthwatering cuisine to chefs in action, Champagne glasses lined up at the Louis Roederer Lounge, or mixologists shaking up a storm at the Whisky Lounge, guests at this year’s World Gourmet Festival are encouraged to snap and… Read the full press release

Beer Fest at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta with great Southern Brews selection of beers from across the region

2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — This September Park 75 Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta will get in the spirit with a Beer Fest menu that will make any southern beer connoisseur glow with pride. Park 75 new Southern Brews section of the menu features beers from across the region. The menu includes Abita Amber from Louisiana, Highland Brewing Company’s Black Mocha Stout… Read the full press release

Thailand welcomes chefs, winemakers and food experts for the 14th World Gourmet Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok September 2 – 8, 2013

Bangkok, 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In another move to enhance Thailand’s reputation as a culinary hot spot in Asia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok to promote this year’s 14th World Gourmet Festival, to be held at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok from September 2 to 8, 2013. Already confirmed are leading chefs… Read the full press release

Limited edition cocktail menu at five Dorchester Collection hotels to celebrate designers shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize

2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new fashion season cocktail menu celebrates the four gifted designers who have been shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. The cocktail menu will be available at five Dorchester Collection hotels: The Dorchester, London; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Le Meurice, Paris; Le Richemond, Geneva and The Beverly Hills Hotel,… Read the full press release

Byron Hayter appointed Executive Head Chef L’Horizon Hotel Jersey

2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — L’Horizon Hotel have welcomed new Executive Head Chef, Byron Hayter to their team. Byron has been making waves in the local food world and after cheffing at boutique Silks Hotel and the acclaimed Stocks Hotel in Sark, food provenance is high on Byron’s list of priorities: “In the Channel Islands – and here… Read the full press release

The Waldorf Astoria New York announced the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine

Chef to oversee famed kitchens of New York institution’s dining outlets NEW YORK, 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — The Waldorf Astoria New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine. Schindler brings more than 20 years of culinary experience in a variety of venues and kitchens to the Waldorf Astoria’s famed… Read the full press release

Jerome Astolfi appointed General Manager at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

Hong Kong, 2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is delighted to announce the appointment of Jerome Astolfi as General Manager at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas’ Forbes Five-Star restaurant is the only restaurant in the United States by the celebrated three-star Michelin chef, Pierre Gagnaire. “We are delighted to welcome Jerome to the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas team…. Read the full press release

Redesigned Ithaa undersea restaurant menu at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island launched

2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Have you ever wondered what you’d come up with if you were asked to create a menu for an underwater restaurant?  That’s the challenge that executive chef Ayyoub Salameh faced recently when he was asked to design the menu for Ithaa undersea restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island which is launched this month…. Read the full press release

Special menu on-board Malaysia Airlines flights during the first and second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Subang, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines is offering a special menu on-board its flights during the first and second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The special menu consist of mouth-watering meals of compressed rice (nasi impit) with chicken rendang, braised  mixed vegetables with coconut gravy and peanut sauce on business class and ghee rice with chicken rendang… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai and Maui Brewing Co invite guests for Septemberfest dinner at Kailani restaurant

2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay – The Lodge at Koele’s sister property – in partnership with Maui Brewing Co., invites guests to usher in the fall harvest with a special Septemberfest dinner at Kailani restaurant, featuring the local brewery’s signature ales and lagers, on September 2, 2013 starting at 6:00 pm. Beer connoisseurs are invited to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Houston’s Moroccan Chef Hassan Obaye creates End of Ramadan Dinner

2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — At the end of Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam and an annual month of fasting each day from sunrise until sunset, there comes Eid al-Fitr, known as the Festival of Fast Breaking. This year, that festival comes to the downtown Four Seasons Hotel Houston on Friday, August 9, 2013 when Moroccan-born… Read the full press release

Vote to make Tortas Frontera at O’Hare International Airport winner of the USA Today Best Airport Food in the U.S. award

​CHICAGO, 2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Vote today!! Tell your friends!! Let’s make Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless at O’Hare International Airport the winner of the USA Today Best Airport Food in the U.S. award!! Click here and vote EVERY DAY, until noon on Monday, August 5. Tortas Frontera  at O’Hare has moved up to number 3 in the vote… Read the full press release

In honor of National S’mores Day Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth prepared ultimate S’mores experiences for guests visiting the destination

Enjoy Sweet Treats Throughout The Destination  Hershey, Pa., 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of National S’mores Day on August 10, Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth is preparing the ultimate S’mores experiences for guests visiting the destination. Visitors can indulge in everything from edible treats to a limited-time spa service. At Hersheypark, the 110-acre amusement park… Read the full press release

Kick off Labor Day weekend with beer dinner in Proof, an American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale on Friday, August 30, 2013

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kick off Labor Day weekend with a beer dinner in Proof, an American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale on Friday, August 30, 2013. Executive Sous Chef Jesse Hansen takes guests’ palates through an array of flavours during this three-course dinner, inspired by and paired with Alaskan Brewing Company beers. “Like a fine wine, a great beer can make a… Read the full press release