30th ANNUAL CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL THIS YEAR, JUNE 6-9 Shemekia Copeland and Bobby Rush Kicks-off the Festival’s Journey Up the Mississippi 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival expands to four days with a special opening night concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park the evening of Thursday, June 6 featuring a line-up… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Holidays
San Diego Zoo – “Are You ‘Takin’ About Me?”
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two-week-old takin calf Linshuh practiced his climbing at the San Diego Zoo this morning. Born on Feb. 2 and weighing around 19 pounds, Linshuh, whose name means “silver snake” in Mandarin, was appropriately named for the year of the snake and because of his extra-silvery coat of fur. Native to the Sichuan… Read the full press release
Raffles, Happy 125th Anniversary! Celebrations around the world until 31 Dec 2013
Raffles, Happy 125th Birthday! Here’s To Many More 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evening in Singapore. The scent of frangipani and the soft hum of conversation drift across the Palm Court at Raffles Hotel. Is it 1887 or 2012? The doormen, looking crisp in their distinctive Gieves & Hawkes uniforms, welcome arriving travellers. Somewhere deep in the… Read the full press release
Jersey and Normandy join forces at agricultural show in Paris
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Jersey delegation will join the Normandy stand at France’s biggest agricultural show in Paris, the Salon International de L’Agriculture, from 24 February to 3 March 2013. Jersey was invited to attend the show by the General Council of La Manche following a visit last year by representatives from the Island to… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – ‘Jasmine Gold Ritual’ for Mom
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jasmine flower symbolizes the authentic and unconditional love of mother. It also signifies the virtue of mothers who dedicate their entire life to their beloved children. The divine jasmine bouquet is mostly used as a gift on Mother’s Day in many countries and it is represented as the nation flower of the… Read the full press release
Warm Up for Summer with Hershey In The Spring
Celebrate spring in Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth with something for everyone Hershey, Pa., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth is starting its spring training regimen in preparation for the debut of Hershey In The Spring in March. In anticipation of warmer weather, the teams at Hershey Resorts and the Hershey attractions are gearing up… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Packs in Value and Fun this Spring Break with Special Offers and Family Activities
Third Night Free package, plus new Michigan Avenue Escape package featuring 20 percent off and a USD 100.00 Hotel credit. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families enjoy a “break” this Spring Break when staying two nights or three at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with special offers.Four Seasons Hotel Chicago packs in value and fun for a family city escape this Spring Break…. Read the full press release
Celebrate Chicago’s 176th Birthday—Monday, March 4 At The Chicago History Museum
Chicago’s Official Birthday Party Features Jazz Music, American Indian Drumming, an Essay Contest—and Eli’s Cheesecake 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago’s had issues with fire in the past – so the city’s birthday cake will not have 176 candles this year. But even without the candles, there’ll be plenty of cake and a guaranteed “hot time” for… Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (February 19, 2013), VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – announced the hiring of Paul Phipps as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Phipps has 37 years of experience in sales, marketing, promotions and management having served in such high-profile positions as General Manager for Seminole IMG Sports… Read the full press release
LUX* Maldives Brings BBC Film Director Neil Lucas to the Underwater Festival
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2nd edition of the upcoming Underwater Festival at LUX* Maldives will be endorsed by the exceptional expertise of worldwide renowned photographer, BAFTA awarded specialist Neil Lucas. UK-based photographer and BBC film director Neil Lucas will run daily introductory classes for guests to improve their photography skills and learn new underwater shooting… Read the full press release
THE HISTORIC WINDSOR CELEBRATES 130 YEARS WITH ANNIVERSARY RATES STARTING AT THREE POUNDS
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s oldest and most-cherished hotel, The Windsor is offering former wedding guests of the 130 year old Grand Dame an opportunity to stay in a luxurious suite for the same price they paid on their wedding night. And as a bonus for any former wedding guests who stayed at the hotel and… Read the full press release
Jersey Family History Forum returns to ‘Who do you think you Are?’ Live at Olympia
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This weekend, 22-24 February, the Jersey Family History Forum will once again be manning a stand at the largest family history event in the world, Who do you think you Are? Live at Olympia, London. The Family History Forum will be passing on information about tracing ancestors in the Island and encouraging… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Surpasses 100,000 Vacation Properties Globally
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, announced today that its portfolio surpassed more than 100,000 properties in approximately 600 unique destinations around the world. Part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), Wyndham Vacation Rentals features more than 30 established brands in Europe and… Read the full press release
Thailand’s Trang province to be featured in upcoming episode of ABC’s hit romance reality series THE BACHELOR
NEW YORK, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The breathtaking beauty of Trang, a province on southern Thailand’s Andaman Coast, will provide a scenic backdrop for the upcoming ninth episode of The Bachelor, scheduled to air Monday, February 25, 2013 (8:00–10:01 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. This season on The Bachelor, Sean Lowe, 29, the successful Dallas businessman and… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – Relieve Summer Migraine with “Stress & Migraine Relief Massage”
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The migraine sufferers may find the summer period to be their worst season. Some migraine trigger factors during summer time are various; not only the heat, humidity and dehydration, but tree pollen allergy and over-hydration are also the summer migraine trigger factors. The migraine sufferers cannot avoid the summer period but they… Read the full press release
Be a Part of the Third Annual Tour de Chocolate Town Bike Tour
Experience The Sweetest Place on Earth on Bicycle Hershey, Pa., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Registration is now open for the third annual Tour de Chocolate Town! On Sunday, May 19, 2013, the Tour will begin in the town dubbed The Sweetest Place On Earth and offer participants the unique opportunity to ride through Hersheypark, past many major… Read the full press release
Canadian Tourism Commission – Competitive intelligence: the big beasts of international tourism marketing
Charley Boorman gives the wilds of South Africa fresh exposure while Brit bloggers cross the tracks in the US. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beware the lords of the international tourism jungle. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is at the heart of this intensely competitive marketplace, where the traditional big beasts are fiercely protecting their territory from… Read the full press release
KINGS ISLAND TO HOST INAUGURAL OPENING DAY KOMEN COLOR ME PINK 5K APRIL 27
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The most colorful Opening Day in Kings Island’s tradition-steeped history takes place Saturday, April 27, when the 364-acre amusement and waterpark hosts the inaugural Komen Color Me Pink 5k Walk/Run to raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. The Komen Color Me Pink 5k features a… Read the full press release
SLAìNTE! TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO ANNOUNCES FESTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY REVELRY
Enjoy a birds’-eye view of the dyeing of the Chicago River and the Columbus Drive parade from luxury skyboxes or over spirited cocktails in Rebar CHICAGO, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday, March 16, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites Chicagoans to mark St. Patrick’s Day – one of the city’s most spirited holidays – with unique celebrations… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – THE LAST CROSSOVER BRUNCH
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Started in 2008, Dusit Thani Manila’s Sunday Family Crossover Brunch has evolved from a culinary feast into a long-standing Sunday Brunch tradition. Through the years, the hotel lobby has been filled with regular patrons, satisfied guests and new additions to the Crossover Brunch legacy. Memories of countless milestones, celebrations, family gatherings… Read the full press release
Say “I Do” to a Memorable Bridal Spa Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
An exclusive treatment for the bride-to-be, combining Pharaonic rituals and a contemporary Spa experience. 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preparing for one of the most important days of one’s life is not an easy task, so the Spa at Four SeasonsHotel Cairo at Nile Plaza has created a unique Bridal Essentials package, designed for the bride to look and feel her best… Read the full press release
AFTER LARGEST GUEST LISTENING EXERCISE IN ITS HISTORY, HYATT MAKES FIRST STEP IN EVOLUTION OF GUEST EXPERIENCE
Insights From Women Inspire Launch of New Amenities and Services CHICAGO, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guest request communication cards, a service providing frequently forgotten items, and new healthy, balanced menu offerings are a sampling of new features available at Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world as a result of Hyatt’s effort to listen more to guests and… Read the full press release
Agoda.com partners with Philippine Airlines to bring great hotel deals to airline customers
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has teamed up with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to offer customers of the Philippines’ flagship carrier access to Agoda.com’s inventory of over 100,000 hotels worldwide. As the first and oldest commercial airline in Asia, Philippine Airlines has been carrying people… Read the full press release
Bartenders Compete for Annual Palm Springs Cocktail Challenge
Palm Springs, Calif., 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palm Springs is seeking the best bartenders at top clubs across North America and challenging them to stir up Palm Springs inspired cocktails as part of the 4th Annual Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge presented by Here Media and Alaska Airlines. Palm Springs will host Cocktail Challenges at… Read the full press release
Adel Hamza of Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Holds the Keys to Service Excellence in Egypt
Hotel’s Director of Guest Services named first President of Les Clefs d’Or Egypt. 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Adel Hamza, Director of Guest Services and Residences at Four SeasonsHotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, has been named the first president of Les Clefs d’Or concierge association in Egypt. “We are very proud of Adel’s distinction as the first president… Read the full press release
Macau received 930,000 visitors during Spring Festival golden week with a year-on-year increase of 15%
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to preliminary statistics, Macau registered 936,974 visitor arrivals (including foreign workers and students) during February 9 and 15 (Golden Week Holidays in Mainland), marking a growth of 15.4% compared with last year’s Spring Festival golden week. Among them, close to 630,000 visitors came from Mainland China, marking an increase of 25.5%…. Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing Invites Travellers to Enjoy the Best of Beijing in 72 Hours
Custom itineraries part of new package. 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the thrilling introduction of the brand new 72-hour visa-free transit policy, a wave of anticipation is sure to sweep over the vast numbers of transit travellers stopping over in Beijing. Imagine having three days completely at one’s disposal; 72 hours where one is free to explore one… Read the full press release
Online Channels Continue to Show Most Occupancy Growth in Q4 2012
While Occupancy is Increasing, Average Daily Rates Remain the Main Driver of Revenue Growth in the Hotel Sector NEW YORK, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the fourth quarter 2012, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Appoints Locauto Rent as Partner in Italy
Enterprise Extends European Footprint to Fourth New Country in 12 Months to Reach 85% of the European Car Hire Market LONDON, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the appointment of its second European franchisee, Locauto Rent in Italy, as the next step in a planned programme to establish the flagship brand across Europe. This agreement… Read the full press release
lowcostbeds.com joins Travelport Rooms and More™
Langley, UK, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport Rooms and More™ – the industry leading hotel booking engine – has announced the addition of lowcostbeds.com, a major hotel provider, to its accommodation portal. Lowcostbeds.com, the Swiss based hotel provider – a part of the Lowcosttravelgroup – currently operates in 95 countries around the world, with the promise of… Read the full press release