Edinburgh International Festival Director Fergus Linehan has unveiled his first programme. Edinburgh, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Festival 2015 runs from Friday 7 August to Monday 31 August and welcomes over 2,300 artists from 39 nations to perform in Scotland’s magnificent capital city. The Irishman, whose previous roles have seen him head up the Sydney Festival,… Read the full news article
Harrisburg, PA, 2015-3-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pennsylvania Tourism Office today kicked off travel season with the release of the 2015 Vacation Guide, which highlights the commonwealth’s unique travel destinations and experiences as well as must-see attractions and events. “Travelers are offered the chance to explore the incredible history, outdoor recreation, city escapes and… Read the full news article
26 November 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of one of the most enchanting works of literature: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. LONDON, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, famously first outlined his story to the ten-year-old Alice Liddell – the inspiration for the tale – as… Read the full news article
Alberta, Canada, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Olympic legacy lives on in Alberta and now visitors can follow in the footsteps of world class athletes with Tourism Canmore Kananaskis’ new Learn to be a Biathlete program at The Canmore Nordic Centre. Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport that combines freestyle cross-country skiing (or running… Read the full news article
Hawaii, Maui, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Is there a doctor in the house? The question hangs in the air for just a moment as Pat Makozak smiles broadly and says: “Medicine as practiced at hotels has really evolved over time.” In her 17-year career as a resort spa director, she vividly recalls days gone… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smarts study which shows where outbound Asian travelers are spending their Chinese New Year. The study looked at data from thousands of customers who booked… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The first steps in paving the way for the conversion of Rowallan Old Castle into a key feature of a top class tourist destination in Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire was announced today (Friday 20 February). Following negotiations between Historic Scotland, Rowallan Castle’s owner Niall Campbell, and East Ayrshire Council,… Read the full news article
Increased Seating Capacity, Fresh Menu Items, New Décor and Layout for Blackcomb Mountain’s Year-Round Mountain-Top Facility WHISTLER, BC, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rendezvous Lodge will see a significant upgrade for the 2015.2016 season with an investment announced today of $5.4 million. This restaurant facility located on Blackcomb Mountain will benefit from increased capacity and… Read the full news article
San Antonio, TX, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With five major theme parks; festivals that celebrate art, music and culture; and SAVE, a program with deals to more than 70 hotels, restaurants and attractions, San Antonio is a top choice for a perfect spring getaway. SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Morgan’s Wonderland, Schlitterbahn and… Read the full news article
Love the Snow? Viator’s Selection of Cold-weather Travel Experiences Will Delight Travelers who Find Their Thrills in the Chill San Francisco, CA, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — If you can’t beat them, join them – right? As snow and ice blanket much of the country, the team at Viator – the leading resource for researching and… Read the full news article
Offer Available to Residents of British Columbia on February 9 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb is once again offering a 50 per cent discount on lift tickets for BC families looking to celebrate Family Day in the mountains on February 9. Visitors to Whistler Blackcomb, or locals wanting to try something… Read the full news article
San Jose, CA, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Classic Vacations, a leading provider of luxury wholesale travel, announced today the addition of pre- and post- cruise land packages now available through their website, www.classicvacations.com. The Initial launch includes 45 port of call cities throughout Europe. Port of calls in Canada, the Caribbean, United States, Middle East, and… Read the full news article
Exciting updates unveiled at recent camper reunion Chicago, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On January 25, 2015, Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago (CKAKC) – the only urban camp for kids living with cancer – hosted a reunion at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) for children who attended the Camp’s inaugural session in August 2014…. Read the full news article
WINNING PHOTOS TO BE FEATURED IN A TRAVELING LIBRARY EXHIBIT LAS VEGAS, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — What image pops in your mind when you think of Las Vegas? Is it the neon lights of the Strip or the fast cars racing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway? Maybe a scenic view of Red Rock Canyon… Read the full news article
Next Generation covets variety, value and convenience in a ski vacation Parsippany, N.J., 2015-1-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Younger adult skiers and snowboarders want their friends by their side, a good deal in their pockets, and plenty of off-mountain entertainment. These are among the findings of a recent study of today’s ski and snowboard traveler conducted… Read the full news article
450 Adults New To Skiing/Snowboarding Will Receive a Lesson, Lift Ticket, Rental Gear & Après For Only $25 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whistler Blackcomb Snow School’s wildly popular Never Ever Days will make a return to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb January 17 and 18. The annual event has become a key… Read the full news article
MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Adding to the Anantara range of Spice Spoons cooking classes in Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates, the chefs at Anantara in the Maldives have combined their gourmet knowledge to produce a set of 13 Maldivian recipes for a cooking class, creating an indigenous culinary journey… Read the full news article
MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Kurumba, Maldives are excited to announce that over the past five months, have been training Miss Aishath Rizuna “Rizu”, Maldives’ first female boat Captain. Rizu started to work at Kurumba, Maldives back in November 2011 as a Kids Club Attendant. In November 2012 she was promoted as Supervisor… Read the full news article
#6FriendsTheory PARIS, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mercure has decided to check the well-known six-degrees-of-separation theory, which claims that we are all only six people away from everyone else on the planet. Mercure is introducing a worldwide digital operation, “The Six Friends Theory”, based on this principle and leading to an unprecedented human experience combining the power… Read the full news article
Oakley Named Official Eyewear Partner of Whistler Blackcomb WHISTLER, BC, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb today announced a three-year retail and marketing alliance with Oakley. The multi-faceted agreement will put Oakley products on a large number of resort employee ambassadors involved with Whistler Blackcomb Snow School, the retail division and Whistler Heli-Skiing. The… Read the full news article
Featuring New Wholesome Entertainment, A Spectacular 2015 Countdown & Snow! BUENA PARK, CA, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm! With special fireworks, live entertainment, and extended hours, plus Knott’s signature rides and attractions, Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration is the place for you and… Read the full news article
An Indian-born adventurer has taken an unexpected journey from the slums of India to the extremities of Middle-earth. Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Naresh Kumar, a 32-year-old originally from Chennai, India, has completed New Zealand’s epic walk Te Araroa – The Long Pathway, a 3000km continuous trail that begins at sacred… Read the full news article
Auckland, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s waves are set to put the world’s ultimate watermen to the test when the country plays host to the inaugural Ultimate Waterman multi-discipline surfing event in 2015. Newest surfing event The newest event in the surfing calendar will be hosted in Auckland – one of New… Read the full news article
WHISTLER, BC, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has partnered with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), Gibbons Life, Moe Joe’s Nightclub and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler to launch a pilot project funding free rides on the #7 Staff Housing Whistler Transit Bus Route from 9:03 p.m. to 2:33 a.m. and from 5:40 a.m. to… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Skiers, snowboarders, and those looking for a winter getaway can rejoice. Alaska Airlines is partnering with select top resorts in the Western United States and Canada to offer great deals on airfare, lift tickets and equipment rentals. With Alaska Airlines’ “Ski the West” promotion travelers can earn a roundtrip to… Read the full news article
MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives invites couples to celebrate a new romantic retreat within its magnificent tropical paradise resort setting with several wedding packages to choose from. There is no better way to say “I Do” than at the 5-Star, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. Couples… Read the full news article
SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s fifth annual Chili Cook-Off gets underway on Saturday, October 25. With 51 entries this year, chefs will be stirring it up along the Boardwalk, hoping to win prizes and bragging rights for their chili. While most competitors cook up traditional chili, vegetarian chili… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, 2014-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A live audience at the Adventure Travel World Summit in Killarney, Ireland, on October 9, 2014, voted on their favorite short films from six finalists in the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) inaugural short film contest called Adventure in Motion with Yahoo Travel. There were 137 entries in the contest,… Read the full news article
App Now Allows Creation of Personalized, Shareable Travel Posters CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-10-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton knows the value of a photo is not only its aesthetic quality, but in the memory that it evokes. Enhancements to the luxury hotel company’s app are live, allowing the creation of personalized travel posters on smart phones… Read the full news article
“Historic Hotel” to host 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Bark Bash to benefit Humane Society of Pinellas ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The iconic Loews Don CeSar Hotel will continue its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with a Loews Loves Pets party full of tricks and treats… Read the full news article