Conrad Macao Adds Plush to ‘Pink Revolution’

Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will be launching a series of ‘pink experiences and collectibles’ from October 1, till November 30, 2012, in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution. Credit: Conrad Hotels & Resorts.

Luxury hotel ‘thinks pink’ to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer MACAO – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will be launching a series of ‘pink experiences and collectibles’ from October 1, till November 30, 2012, in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution. This is an annual breast cancer awareness and… Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo Announces Birth of Endangered Gorilla

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a healthy baby western lowland gorilla on October 11. The baby has yet to be sexed or named and appears to be doing well. Mother Bana, 17, is showing appropriate maternal instincts, while dad Kwan, a 23-year-old silverback, is watchful over the mom and baby… Read the full press release

Civil Air Transport: Asia’s Airline of Distinction

SAN FRANCISCO —  2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Unique among the airlines of the world, Civil Air Transport (CAT) operated against a backdrop of great political transition in China and throughout the Far East.  From its formation in 1946 to its demise in 1968, the company and its remarkable personnel were at the center of much of the region’s… Read the full press release

LAS VEGAS WELCOME SIGN AND STRIP MARQUEES TO TURN PURPLE FOR SPIRIT DAY ON OCTOBER 19

RESORT CORRIDOR AND FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE UNITE IN STAND AGAINST BULLYING LAS VEGAS – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Las Vegas Strip – including the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign – will go purple for Spirit Day on Oct. 19, joining other iconic landmarks, celebrities, corporate and government entities and millions of Americans in a… Read the full press release

SFO’s 13th Annual Runway FOD Walk

200 Volunteers Invited to Walk the Runways SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport will host its 13th annual Runway FOD Walk on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PDT. Two hundred airport and airline employee volunteers are invited to participate in this year’s Runway FOD Walk.  The purpose of… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Joins Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network to Minimize Food Waste and Alleviate Hunger

Hilton Worldwide Joins Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network to Minimize Food Waste and Alleviate Hunger

Hotels launch pilot food donation systems in nine markets on World Food Day MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, on World Food Day, Hilton Worldwide announced multi-year partnerships with Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network to secure food and reduce hunger in communities where it operates around the globe. The collaborations will enable… Read the full press release

FAA Reauthorization and Sustainability Mandates to be presented by Christa Fornarotto, FAA Associate Administrator for Airports at 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference

FAA Associate Administrator Christa Fornaratto who will discuss FAA's growing list of sustainability related initiatives at the 2012 Airports Going Green in Chicago.

CHICAGO, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that this year’s Airports Going Green Conference will feature FAA Associate Administrator Christa Fornaratto who will discuss FAA’s growing list of sustainability related initiatives. Joining Ms. Fornarotto will be Ralph Thompson, FAA Manager, Airports Planning and Environmental Division. The FAA has embarked on a number… Read the full press release

Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 Unveiled

New Cultural Plan was Developed Over Months of Meetings with Stakeholders and Community Members Across Chicago; Community Input Led Directly to a New Initiative to Develop an Arts Education Plan for Chicago Public Schools Mayor’s Press Office    312.744.3334 press@cityofchicago.org CHICAGO – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events… Read the full press release

Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar 2013 On Sale Now

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES POLISH CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2013 CABIN CREW CALENDAR UP TO €100,000 PROCEEDS TO HELP TVN FOUNDATION (WARSAW) 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (16 Oct) announced TVN Foundation (Warsaw, Poland) as its chosen charity partner for the 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar, which it’s hoped will raise up… Read the full press release

READY, SET, PULL! FRIENDS OF ONTARIO AIRPORT AND LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL PLANE PULL FOR USO

Ontario, CA — 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Back by popular demand, the Friends of Ontario Airport and LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) will host the 4th Annual “Pull for Our Heroes” plane pull competition on Nov. 3 benefiting the Ontario USO. The fundraiser will also benefit other non-profit organizations including Travelers Aid of the Inland Empire, Baldy… Read the full press release

THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOME…

2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport and Kea (Kiwi Expats’ Association) are joining forces to remind passionate off-shore Kiwis what’s hot at home. Christchurch Airport GM Aeronautical Business Development Matthew Findlay says no matter how far from home Kiwis go, someone they meet will know of their beautiful homeland. “In light of recent events in Christchurch,… Read the full press release

The Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry commits to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics

Madrid, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry (BTW) has signed the Private Sector Commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, joining the growing number of private sector companies and associations which have pledged to the principles of the Code (Berlin, Germany, 8-9 October). The signing, held in the… Read the full press release

Senior Volunteer at Midway Celebrates Milestone Birthday

Volunteer Airport Ambassador Lucille Serafin at a Midway Information Booth

CHICAGO, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today is a special day for one Volunteer Ambassador at Midway International Airport. It’s birthday number 95 for Lucille Serafin, who has worked at the airport since 2001. Serafin volunteers for two, four-hour shifts a month. She says she has greeted many travelers from all over the world and that she feels… Read the full press release

Rock, Roll and Run Through Historic San Antonio During the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon

Rock, Roll and Run Through Historic San Antonio During the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon

2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s time to rock, roll and run through historic San Antonio for the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen, Sunday, November 11, 2012. Ideal fall temperatures and a flat, scenic course make this event perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. Live bands… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Raises More Than $600,000 For Ronald McDonald Charities At 27th Annual LUV Classic Charity Golf Tournament

DALLAS – 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) raised more than $600,000 for the Ronald McDonald Charities at the 27th annual LUV Classic charity golf tournament held on Oct. 5, where Employees and sponsors teed up for the cause. This year’s contributions will be distributed between Ronald McDonald Houses in Dallas, New York, Fort Lauderdale,… Read the full press release

SOS Children’s Villages Illinois Honors Andolino at “Crafted” Event

CHICAGO, 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — One week from today, on the evening of October 18, Rosemarie S. Andolino, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner and Andrew Mooney, Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development Commissioner, will each be honored with a Distinguished Leadership Award at the SOS Children’s Villages Illinois fundraising event called “Crafted”. Tickets for the event are still available. Click here or call SOS Children’s Villages Illinois… Read the full press release

GIANT PANDA CUB AT NATIONAL ZOO DIED AS RESULT OF LUNG AND LIVER DAMAGE

2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — After examining the giant panda cub that died six days after it was born to mother Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, the Zoo’s team of pathologists found that lung and liver damage ultimately caused the death of the panda cub. The poorly developed lungs likely caused the cub to… Read the full press release

Late Bronze Age Hoard Discovered in Jersey

2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Late Bronze Age hoard has been uncovered in a field in the Parish of Trinity, Jersey just months after the biggest Celtic coin hoard of all time was unearthed in the Island. It is thought that the find is a Late Bronze Age pottery vessel (around 1000 BC) containing what appear… Read the full press release

WHAT A LOVELY PAIR

WHAT A LOVELY PAIR

2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to the airport will see Christchurch Airport’s terminal and Airway’s air traffic control tower looking a lovely pair for the month. Both buildings can change their exterior lighting colours and often support charities, such as “Going Blue” last month for prostate cancer awareness and yellow on Daffodil Day. CIAL and Airways… Read the full press release

JAL Mileage Bank Membership Reaches 25 Million

Thanking customers for making JMB the largest frequent flyer program in Japan TOKYO, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The frequent-flyer program of the JAL Group – JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) recently welcomed the registration of its 25 millionth member. To commemorate this significant milestone and in gratitude to all its customers for their unwavering support and loyalty,… Read the full press release

National Car Rental PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am Raises Nearly $100,000 for St. Louis Youth

Ozzie Smith, Joe Steranka, 21 Gateway PGA Professionals and Nearly 100 Members of the St. Louis Community Help Raise Awareness and Funds for PGA REACH ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Children across the St. Louis region were the big winners at the inaugural National Car Rental PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am golf tournament, held Monday at… Read the full press release

SAINT LOUIS ZOO, NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA, TOHONO CHUL PARK OF TUCSON JOIN FORCES TO TEACH YOUTH ABOUT POLLINATORS, URBAN GARDENING

SAINT LOUIS ZOO, NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA, TOHONO CHUL PARK OF TUCSON JOIN FORCES TO TEACH YOUTH ABOUT POLLINATORS, URBAN GARDENING

$86,000 from Museums Connect Grant Will Help Cover Costs For Year-Long Program Involving 30 Youth in Designing Gardens, Sculpture, Art Exhibits and Public Outreach 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Saint Louis Zoo today announced that it has joined forces with institutions in Kenya, Africa, and Arizona and with a range of urban gardeners to involve 30 young… Read the full press release

Saint Louis Zoo Association Purchases Forest Park Hospital Property

Once-in-a-Lifetime Expansion Opportunity to Further Enhance Visitor Experience 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Saint Louis Zoo Association on Oct. 5 closed on its purchase of the 13.5-acre Forest Park Hospital site at 6150 Oakland Ave. in the city of St. Louis, allowing the Zoo to expand its land area to further enhance the visitor experience and… Read the full press release

Mizzou, Zoo Announce Mizzou Sponsorship to Support Endangered Tigers

Mizzoui Tigers for Tigers sponsorship

Tigers will be strutting their stripes at the Saint Louis Zoo Thursday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m. 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Zoo’s Dana Brown President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Bonner joins University of Missouri Athletic Director Mike Alden and other university officials and student leaders to announce Mizzou’s support for tigers at the Zoo and… Read the full press release

Columbus Zoo and The Andersons Partner to Support Wildlife

Powell, OH – 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Andersons have teamed up in a unique way to support wildlife conservation. Through The Andersons private label charity wine program, a special Columbus Zoo and Aquarium wine called the Conservation Series will be sold at The Andersons stores in the Columbus… Read the full press release

NATIONAL ZOO MOURNS THE DEATH OF BLACK HOWLER MONKEY

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo euthanized a young black howler monkey, Loki, Sunday, Oct. 7, because she was ill from complications of metabolic bone disease. This disease is a vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus imbalance. It is most often caused by lack of sunlight (ultraviolet light), lack of dietary intake of vitamin D… Read the full press release

Massport Awards Annual Scholarships

Massport Awards Annual Scholarships Scholarships honor memory of longtime employees and encourage Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs BOSTON –2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of the Authority’s 2012 Diversity Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Scholarships and annual memorial scholarships honoring longtime employees Tommy Butler, Donna Rauseo and Lowell Richards… Read the full press release

CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT PAYS TRIBUTE TO NORM THOMPSON

2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is hailing the contribution made by Air New Zealand’s deputy CEO as he announces his intention to leave the airline next year. Norm Thompson will step down from his role next June, after almost 45 years with the national carrier. Jim Boult, Christchurch Airport CEO, says he enjoys his association… Read the full press release

Marriott Foundation Donates $250,000 to the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy

Dream Foundation’s marquee program will teach the game of baseball and provide after-school educational programs for children in Wards 7 and 8. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation is excited to announce that The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has committed $250,000 in support of the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy…. Read the full press release

Sabre Employees Engage in 2012 Global ‘Give Together’ Fundraising Campaign

Teams in The Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific aim to raise more than US$1.2 million for charities around the world SOUTHLAKE, Texas – 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Holdings (http://sabre.com), a global travel technology company serving the travel and tourism industry, kicks off its annual Give Together fundraising campaign this week. Launched in 2000 and held in all… Read the full press release