Category Archives: Holidays

Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley celebrates La Festa della Mamma with brunch served throughout the day on Mother’s Day

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2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley will celebrate La Festa della Mamma with brunch served throughout the day on Mother’s Day. Inspired by the celebration of family and community, Executive Chef Marco Fossati has created a festive menu, which will be served from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. The Mother’s Day Feast will include four courses, with choices… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Celebrates The Bounty Of Hawaii With “Hawaii’s Best, Harvested Locally”

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HONOLULU, 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The farm-to-table movement has really heated up in Hawaii with hundreds of small, locally-owned farms offering products at the increasing numbers of farmers markets across the state. On any given day, consumers can “shop local” at markets set up at community colleges, shopping malls, high schools and public parks. Resort chefs… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills appoints Joseph Ramaglia as Culina’s new General Manager

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Ramaglia will leverage his experience working with Chef Mette to carry on the esteemed reputation of the modern Italian restaurant in LA. 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills announces Joseph Ramaglia as the restaurant’s newly appointed General Manager. Ramaglia joins Culina from his previous position as general manager… Read the full press release

Adam Scott’s 2013 ‘Masters’ win puts Australian golf tourism in spotlight

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia believes the dramatic US Masters victory by ‘Tourism Australia’ tourism ambassador Adam Scott will act as a fillip to the promotion of Australian golf tourism on the international stage. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that Scott’s Masters win was not only an incredible personal achievement, but had the potential to help position… Read the full press release

Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak appointed as Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand

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Bangkok, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Career politician and former provincial governor Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late Mr. Chumpol Silpa-archa, who passed away last January 2013. Born 15 November 1951, Mr. Somsak is an electrical engineer by training and also holds a Master’s degree in… Read the full press release

Traveldoo Broadens Its Choice of Hotels and Deals for Corporate Travellers With Expedia Affiliate Network

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Paris, France, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traveldoo, the provider of web and mobile platforms for travel and expense management, today (17 April 2013) announces access to the extensive inventory of approximately 160,000 quality hotels through Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company. Thanks to the new partnership Traveldoo’s customers will… Read the full press release

Spontaneous Interventions Opens At Chicago Cultural Center On May 24

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exhibit Features Work by Architects, Designers and Everyday People to Bring Positive Change to Neighborhoods and Cities DCASE    312.744.3316 The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce a new exhibit, Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions for the Common Good, opening Friday, May 24, and running through September 1 in… Read the full press release

Courtyard by Marriott continues expansion throughout Europe with New Hotel in Russia

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London, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) continues its expansion throughout Europe, the company has announced plans to open its first hotel in Ulyanovsk, Russia, the 135-room Courtyard by Marriott Ulyanovsk.  The official signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Governor of the Ulyanovsk region, Mr. Sergey Morozov.  The hotel, which will be… Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers colorful hotel specials for Penang’s fabulous George Town Festival

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is getting in a creative mood in preparation for the upcoming George Town Festival, the most colorful and exuberant celebration of art, music, theater, dance, opera and film in Malaysia. This year the festival will be held from 7… Read the full press release

Summer Values at Four Seasons Mean Fun for the Whole Family, with Memories to Last a Lifetime

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Popular Have Family Will Travel blog adds Kids’ Concierge feature and destination guides, invites families to share their stories. 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the things we do together that seem to stay with us longest – exploring new cities, lazy days on a beach or adventuring outdoors. This summer, Four Seasons sets the stage for holidays that everyone can… Read the full press release

The must-see theatre, art exhibitions, dance, opera and sporting events in May 2013 in London

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates 100 years and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre begins 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are two Bank Holidays in May, the month begins with a long weekend from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May 2013 and ends with a second Bank Holiday on Monday 27th May 2013, and for anyone who… Read the full press release

San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau and local hospitality Celebrate National Travel & Toruism Week

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2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau and local hospitality partners celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4-12, 2013 with a robust list of events, discount offers, and a local campaign aimed at educating citizens on the industry’s importance. National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) champions the power of travel and… Read the full press release

Marriott International Names Stephanie Linnartz as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer

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2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a move to put the next generation customer front and center, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has appointed Stephanie Linnartz as its chief marketing and commercial officer.  With 18 brands and 3,800 hotels in 74 countries, this new global position bundles all of the company’s consumer-focused disciplines for the first time, including… Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers wide range of hotel deals for the most lively celebration of the year, Cheung Chau Bun Festival

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2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is preparing a wide range of hotel deals to help celebrate the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, one of the most lively and enjoyable celebrations of the year, which this year will be held from May 14-18. Chinese festivals are… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Paris opens stunning courtyard garden for the summer

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Hong Kong, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce that its stunning courtyard garden is open for the summer season. Providing one of the most charming green spaces within the city for guests and locals to dine, enjoy cocktails and socialise, the courtyard garden is now open daily from 11am – 2am. Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full press release

W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Lady Dee

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Lady Dee who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months. Chinese born, Lady Dee, arrives in the Maldives directly from Melbourne’s best clubs bringing electric and pulsating beats to W Maldives. With an impressive resume of DJ gigs around Asia, DJ Lady… Read the full press release

Летние путешествия с S7

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет о проведении специальной акции накануне летнего сезона. Пассажиры, которые летят в отпуск с семьей или компанией от четырех человек, могут получить скидку на авиабилеты. Акция действует на ряде наиболее популярных туристических направлений России, СНГ и Западной Европы1. Чтобы получить скидку в размере 5% от тарифа, пассажирам, путешествующим группой… Read the full press release

LasVegas.com and USA TODAY Travel Media Group have announced the launch of Experience Travel

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LAS VEGAS, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — LasVegas.com and USA TODAY Travel Media Group have announced the launch of Experience Travel, a collection of travel planning tools and information to help travelers make the most of their trip by giving them the information they need, personalized to fit their lifestyle.  The first in the product portfolio isExperience Las Vegas,… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia participates in Travelweek and increases focus on Brazil’s affluent travel market

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia will participate in luxury travel trade show, Travelweek, this week as part of its efforts to strengthen relationships with leading travel operators and encourage more Brazilians to experience Australia’s unique attractions for themselves. Brazil is a priority growth market for Tourism Australia as it pursues a goal of tripling Brazilian… Read the full press release

Rezidor opened and signed ten hotels in the first quarter of 2013

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, signed five new hotels with over 1,000 rooms and opened five properties with 940 rooms in the first quarter of 2013. At the end of Q1 2013, Rezidor’s operating portfolio comprises 338 hotels with… Read the full press release

The Altstadt Vienna now offers “Free Space” for creativity

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gallery, seminar room, pop-up store? All at the same time? Or something completely different?  The Altstadt Vienna now offers a “Free Space”, where the only thing that counts is what clients want. It is equally capable of becoming a creativity workshop, as it is a pop-up store for design-ware. Level_41 is the perfect… Read the full press release

The Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts Launches National Ad Campaign Featuring Golfer Rickie Fowler

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ATLANTA, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts brand today announced the launch of a multimedia advertising campaign starring PGA TOUR professional Rickie Fowler. The upscale hotel brand is continuing its relationship with Fowler for a second consecutive golf season and will execute a multichannel campaign designed to show how Crowne Plaza hotels help business travelers meet their personal… Read the full press release

MGTO organizes mega Southeast-Asia trade familiarization visit to Macau

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2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) organized a familiarization group of nearly 100 Southeast-Asian travel agents coming from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to Macau for site inspections and business networking during April 14 – 17. The mega trade visit serves to further promote international visitor-source markets. During their stay in Macau, the travel… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Praises Senator Blunt for Legislation That Gives Federal Agencies Budget Flexibility, Helps Facilitate Travel Process

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Washington, D.C., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today praised Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) for introducing the “Essential Services Act of 2013,” which would give federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection the flexibility to determine which employees are essential personnel as they manage sequester… Read the full press release

Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort treats moms with a Mother’s Day package for a relaxing weekend getaway

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PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort treats moms with a Mother’s Day package for a relaxing weekend getaway featuring suite accommodations, a spa treatment and breakfast in bed. Available for a stay on May 11-12, the package is priced at $189 a night based on double occupancy. With the Pointe Hilton Tapatio… Read the full press release

HYATT TEES OFF NEW SPONSORSHIP WITH FIVE PGA TOUR GOLFERS

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Golf Packages Offered at Many Hyatt Resorts in the U.S. CHICAGO, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today that five PGA Tour golfers, Luke Guthrie, Lee Williams, Jeff Klauk, Joey Snyder and Brandt Jobe, will represent Hyatt this season on the PGA Tour. These five golfers will participate in personal appearances at Hyatt corporate… Read the full press release

Brand New Lunch Menu at Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

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Café Boulud offers a lunch deal anyone can make time for. 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Café Boulud unveils its brand new lunch menu, designed to service diners, start-to-finish in an hour with a Ride and Dine promotion, allowing guests travelling from the downtown Toronto area to arrive in style with a free black car ride from Uber car service.* Café… Read the full press release

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Elaborate Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Enjoy a cornucopia of traditional fare, as well as the new vegan and gluten free stations. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Mother’s Day, celebrate with an elegant brunch at Four SeasonsHotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Executive Chef Ashley James is preparing an elaborate brunch display with an assortment of stations including the farmers market salad, sushi and seafood,… Read the full press release

GBTA Addresses Administration’s Budget Proposal

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Applauds NextGen Investments and Trusted Traveler Programs  Increased Taxes and Fees Will Have Negative Impact on Economy Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement is attributable to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, following the Obama Administration’s fiscal year 2014 budget. The President’s budget request addresses several priorities of importance to a critical… Read the full press release

Guevara and Boyce will be keynote speakers of the 2013 PATA Annual Summit

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Bangkok, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Secretary of Tourism, Mexico and G20 pioneer, Ms Gloria Guevara and President of Boeing Southeast Asia and former US Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Ralph ‘Skip’ Boyce, will be keynote speakers of the 2013 PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok April 26. With other world tourism industry leaders such as Taleb Rifai,… Read the full press release