Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Mamas & Papas celebrate the Royal Baby with exclusive Baby Shower Suite LONDON, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the birth of the future Prince or Princess, Marriott Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Mamas & Papas to create an unforgettable Baby Shower experience. The Royal Baby Shower Suite, which… Read the full press release
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has taken down the banners and folded away the tables at the Ottawa Convention Centre, marking the close of another highly successful edition of Rendez-vous Canada (RVC). The premier annual marketplace for the Canadian tourism industry took place May 12-15 in Ottawa,ON. Attendees drew inspiration from the Canadian experiences around them in the… Read the full press release
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Live Festival returns this summer, supported for the 8th year by headline sponsors JT, for its 10th anniversary event. The past decade has seen huge names including The Prodigy, Kasabian and Snow Patrol perform at Jersey Live, but the 10,000 capacity festival has also had a track record of showcasing young… Read the full press release
“Big” Success for First Class of Graduates from Big Brothers Big Sisters Parsippany, N.J., 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) associate Sarahi Grande first learned about the Workplace Mentoring Program between the Company and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen, Passaic & Sussex, she knew immediately that she wanted to be a… Read the full press release
SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing unveiled a new Boardwalk beer for the 2013 season. “Casinos IPA” is the result of a unique collaboration between the two Santa Cruz companies. The Boardwalk worked with Mountain Brewing on the style and flavor of the beer and… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Singapore invites all fans to share memorable moments of delight captured on camera during their holiday stays at any Mandarin Oriental hotel. One participant with the winning shot will enjoy a luxurious weekend stay at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Interested participants are required to submit one original photograph of them taken within… Read the full press release
“DRIVE HER ON”AVAILABLE ON RYANAIR.COM FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (29 May) announced its support for the charity single “Drive Her On”, released in memory of Captain Eamon Wall, a Ryanair pilot who sadly passed away in January. The song was written by Captain Wall’s… Read the full press release
VANCOUVER, BC, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Vancouver is delighted to celebrate the successful first year of the Tourism Energy Specialist Program. Since commencing in May 2012, the program has produced 415,000 kilowatt hours of energy savings in Vancouver’s tourism industry and BC Hydro has awarded $69,000 in corresponding grants for energy conservation retrofits. Tourism Vancouver’s… Read the full press release
Makati, Philippines, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a prelude to Father’s Day, Dusit Thani Manila holds a photo contest as a way of honoring the Hero in our lives…our Dad. ‘Moments with Dad’ is a photo contest via Instagram. Open to all followers of @Dusit_Manila, participants must send in their photos with Dad through Instagram with… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotels in Texas Launch Summer Photo Contest. More than USD 18,000.00 in prizes, including 30 luxury hotel stays. 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thanks to smartphone cameras, it’s never been easier to capture and share the unique charms of the Lone Star state. And thanks to a new photo contest sponsored by Four Seasons hotels in Texas, it’s also… Read the full press release
From Sunday Brunch to the Oriental Weekend Brunch and Afternoon Tea, a Trio of Dining Experiences Honours Fathers at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Homemade gifts by the culinary team top off the celebration. 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Be it the Sunday Brunch in One-Ninety, the Oriental Weekend Brunch in Jiang-Nan Chun or The Bar and Alfresco signature Afternoon Tea,… Read the full press release
ZURICH, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer is on the way and Swissotel Hotels & Resorts have again published their seasonal holiday rate: The Seasonal Saver offer guests 20% off the best available rate at one of the 31 hotels worldwide when staying two nights or more. Bookings for this special offer can be made through travel agencies… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — To mark the arrival of the royal baby, Hilton London Kensington has created its ‘Tot-ter Around Kensington’ package. With the hotel’s idyllic shopping location and proximity to royal residence, Kensington Palace, guests will be in fashionable company, enjoying a two-night shopping break, ideal for mother-daughter bonding and mums-to-be. The Tot-ter Around Kensington package… Read the full press release
June 1 event invites candidates to learn about Four Seasons and meet the Hotel’s team. 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Naif Al Tamimi, Director of Human Resources and Administration at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh announced during a press conference, attended by General Manager Greg Pirkle and Director of Marketing Tarek Bekhiet and representatives from the media, that the Hotel will host… Read the full press release
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines cabin crew volunteers hosted nearly 360 elderly and children with special needs from 10 beneficiaries for a memorable morning of fun today (25 May 2013) , at the CARNIVAL Summer Vacation 2013 event held at Sentosa. The event was organised by volunteers from the SIA Cabin Crew Club for Community Care… Read the full press release
KINGS ISLAND TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION 3K WALK JUNE 1 KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lace up your sneakers and head to Kings Island Saturday, June 1, as the 364-acre amusement and waterpark hosts the 13th annual JDRF3k Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the world’s largest charitable contributor and… Read the full press release
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — A group of seven executives and 42 further team members of the Rezidor Hotel Group ran the 20km of Brussels and collected a EUR 11,500 donation for World Childhood Foundation through their joint action. The 20km of Brussels race took place yesterday morning and was attended by 37,000 runners – among them… Read the full press release
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath continues to celebrate the city’s unique connection to Jane Austen and the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice with a number of special events over the next few months. With its Georgian backdrop providing the perfect location for all things Regency, the city will hold a recreation of the Netherfield Ball, an… Read the full press release
Metrolink to offer “Rail Series” connection as Angels and Dodgers battle LOS ANGELES, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink will provide special round-trip service between Oceanside and Los Angeles on Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28 as fans travel to Dodger Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim square… Read the full press release
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Female koala, Tonahleah, and her 10-month-old male joey, Gummy, settle into their new digs at the all-new Conrad Prebys Australian Outback exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. The 3-acre exhibit, opening to the public Friday, May 24, is the new home to koalas and other marsupial species from Australia including wallabies, wombats and… Read the full press release
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Afternoon tea has been an English institution since the mid 1800s, when the tradition was begun by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey. Today, this social tradition is as fashionable as ever with more twists and interpretations on the classic High Tea than you can… Read the full press release
2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup announced today that its annual dinner dance, which was held 21 February, raised more than £4,000 for the ARCHIE Foundation. The event, which attracted more than 200 guests, was the company’s 76th annual dinner dance and was the 42nd to be organised and hosted by First Aberdeen Director, Joe Mackie. Joe… Read the full press release
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is holding a week-long promotion in Seoul, Korea, and other special themed activities in Sydney, Australia, to promote the 60th Macau Grand Prix, along with the long history and excitement of Macau through its main signature event. “2013 Experience Macau Festival” kicked off on Tuesday (May 21),… Read the full press release
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of prominent real estate developer Richard (Dick) Friedman – representing long-term shareholder Cascade Investment – to the company’s Board of Directors effective May 8, 2013. The appointment builds on Mr. Friedman’s more than 40 years of strategic development and leadership experience in both the private… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Believing that nothing captures the excitement of the season quite like an all-American summer vacation, Preferred Hotels® & Resorts introduces four getaways that showcase some of the country’s most entertaining events and attractions. From quirky roadside attractions to traditional New England clambakes and classic state fairs, these coast-to-coast (and in between) adventures deliver… Read the full press release
&BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE SENDS STRONG MESSAGE TO RHINO POACHERS 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In two separate incidents, a total of six suspected rhino poachers have been arrested and one killed in and around &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Earlier today, four suspects entered &Beyond Phinda and were intercepted in a joint operation by the Phinda… Read the full press release
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The country’s latest tourism accolade was awarded by the readers of the Telegraph’s Ultratravel magazine as part of their annual reader survey. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said Australia had finished ahead of Italy, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States and confirmed the country’s continued desirability amongst the Brits as… Read the full press release
FUKUOKA, Japan, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to address a gap in travel between Thailand and the island of Kyushu in Japan, a tourism exchange was recently organized in the city of Fukuoka between the Thai Government and the private sector of Japan’s travel industry. To mark the 40th Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation,… Read the full press release
It’s a Pirate’s Life for Islanders of All Ages 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage will be hosting two pirate themed events next week, as they introduce a new event specifically for adults, providing a fascinating insight into the facts and fiction behind piracy. As well as the popular half-term children’s event which sees pirates take… Read the full press release
Regional Campaign Promotes Summer Destinations throughout Arizona 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer fun is closer than you think! This week the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) launches its Summer in AZ regional campaign, website and sweepstakes marketing the Grand Canyon State’s exhilarating summertime destinations. Launched just in time for Arizonans to start planning summer vacations, the campaign promotes… Read the full press release