Dancers Celebrate Unity Month at O’Hare and Midway

Dancers Celebrate Unity Month at O'Hare and Midway

CHICAGO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 2 to 5 p.m. this afternoon , travelers can experience a variety of multicultural music and live dancers in the terminals at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The Unity Month entertainment celebrates the diverse people, music and arts that make Chicago a unique and culturally rich city. The entertainment lineup includes energetic tap dancing by… Read the full news article

Hard Rock Hotels Around The World Think Pink For Pinktober

2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rock out for the cause this fall by celebrating PINKTOBER® at Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos during the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month, from October 1-31, 2012. GET INTO BED FOR A CAUSE 2012 Along with special PINKTOBER® events, concerts and personal experiences, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos will invite guests to… Read the full news article

Culinary Team at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Joins “Chefs To End Hunger.”

Chef Gilles Arzur

Chef Gilles Arzur from Beverly Wilshire culinary team and Chef Ari Rosenson from CUT join Chefs To End Hunger. Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chef Gilles Arzur from Beverly Wilshire culinary team and Chef Ari Rosenson from CUT announce Beverly Wilshire’s participation in Chefs To End Hunger. Chefs to End Hunger is about empowering chefs to… Read the full news article

Register Now for the O’Hare 5K on the Runway

Register Now for the O'Hare 5K on the Runway

CHICAGO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On October 20, O’Hare International Airport’s northernmost runway will take a brief rest from handling aircraft and instead welcome thousands of runners and walkers to raise money for a very important cause. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and United Airlines are partnering to host a  5K Run on the Runway at O’Hare to benefit the Wounded Warrior… Read the full news article

Dogmersfield Primary School Supports Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in Pledge to Plant 10 Million Trees

Dogmersfield Primary School Supports Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in Pledge to Plant 10 Million Trees

Children of Dogmersfield Primary School were invited to the beautiful grounds of Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire to plant an oak sapling in honour of a very special anniversary pledge. Hampshire, England 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last year, in celebration of 50 years, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts marked its milestone anniversary with a pledge to plant 10 Million Trees, a… Read the full news article

October Dedicated to Cancer Fundraising at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Yoga on the Lawn

Month-long lineup includes special events, promotions. Austin, U.S.A. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This October, locals and guests at Four Seasons Hotel Austin can help find a cure for cancer simply by digging into a stack of pancakes, practicing their downward dog or listening to live music on the Hotel’s back lawn. Dubbed “October for Seton,” the luxury Hotel’s… Read the full news article

Marriott International Fuels Development in Africa with Educational Partnership

First Graduates of Akilah Institute for Women to Open First Marriott Hotel in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) increases its presence in Africa more than six fold from eight to 50 hotels by 2020, it anticipates hiring nearly 10,000 employees, the majority of whom will be local residents.  Committed to investing in… Read the full news article

Saint Louis Zoo Receives Major Conservation Awards from AZA

Major International, National Conservation Awards Go to Saint Louis Zoo Grevy’s Zebra Trust Selected as Top International Conservation Program Edward H. Bean Award Honors Ozark Hellbender Propagation, Head-start, Conservation Silver Spring, Maryland, 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today announced that the Saint Louis Zoo received major national recognition for its… Read the full news article

Run wild. Save animals. Inaugural Pumpkin Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk and free 1K Kids Dash for the zoo

Run wild for the Pumpkin Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk presented by Chevron Sunday, October 28. Photo Credit: Dennis Dow/Woodland Park Zoo

2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — WHAT Clear the cob webs from your costumes, lace up your running shoes and run wild at Woodland Park Zoo’s inaugural Pumpkin Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk presented by Chevron Sunday, October 28.Woodland Park Zoo’s Pumpkin Dash presented by Chevron kicks off the Halloween season with two spooktacular races, the 5K Run/Walk… Read the full news article

Sydney to host major youth tourism conference

Key facts Tourism Australia Managing Director, Andrew McEvoy and ATEC Managing Director, Felicia Mariani, have congratulated Sydney on becoming the host city for next year’s World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC). The conference, to be held in Sydney in September 2013, will bring the international youth tourism industry right to the door of Australian… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts partners with National Geographic and UNESCO for Responsible Business Week 2012

2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts today embarks on a week-long programme of activities around the world to help protect and preserve unique and cultural heritage sites as part of Responsible Business Week 2012. This marks the third year of InterContinental’s Responsible Business Week in partnership with National Geographic. The theme for Responsible Business… Read the full news article

24 HOSPITALITY STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS

Industry Suppliers Provide Critical Funding to AH&LEF Washington, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), administers three scholarships on behalf of American Express, Ecolab, and PepsiCo.  These scholarship programs, totaling $44,000, contribute to AH&LEF’s total of $514,500 in academic scholarships… Read the full news article

Air New Zealand to Increase Antarctic Research Support

Air New Zealand announced today that it is contributing more than $1 million toward scientific research in Antarctica. 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline has entered into a formal three-year partnership with Antarctica New Zealand and the New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute (NZARI). Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe says the airline is contributing more than $1 million… Read the full news article

TakeCare Run & Walk Benefits Back on My Feet

President and CEO Arne Sorenson (left in gray shirt) joined more than 300 associates for a 5K/1K Run & Walk to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the company’s “TakeCare” Wellness program.

Bethesda, Md. 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — At Marriott International Headquarters, president and CEO Arne Sorenson (left in gray shirt) joined more than 300 associates for a 5K/1K Run & Walk to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the company’s “TakeCare” Wellness program. As part of TakeCare, Marriott provides tools and resources to associates, partnering with medical plans and wellness… Read the full news article

HispanicBusiness Magazine Names Hilton Worldwide One of the ‘Best Companies for Diversity’

Hilton Worldwide’s Diversity and Recruitment Initiatives Ranked Among Top 20 MCLEAN, Va. 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it was ranked No. 16 on the HispanicBusiness 2012 Best Companies for Diversity list by HispanicBusiness magazine, up from its No. 26 ranking last year. By sector, Hilton Worldwide scored among the highest in restaurants and resorts. The 2012 Best Companies… Read the full news article

TAV Sees Off Hajj Pilgrims In Turkey And Welcomes Them In The Holy Land

2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — TAV Airports, Turkey’s leading airport operator, began welcoming the first group of hajj pilgrims from the early hours of the morning at the airport it has begun operating in Medinah, one of the holy cities of the Islamic World. Departing from Turkey’s Istanbul Ataturk, Ankara Esenboga and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airports operated… Read the full news article

O’Hare Plane Pull Raises Nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics

O'Hare Plane Pull Raises Nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics

CHICAGO, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Teams of local law enforcement agencies and the general public participated in a larger-than-life tug-of-war challenge today at O’Hare International Airport, facing off with a 90-ton UPS Airbus A300 aircraft. The Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull event raised nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. An all-time high of 37 teams registered for the fourth annual competition at O’Hare…. Read the full news article

At Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, “Greening Meetings” Offers Meeting Planners Sustainable Options at No Additional Cost.

The Hotel's Organic Herb Garden

2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meeting planners looking to organize the best possible meeting experience coupled with a sustainable approach will find Greening Meetings a complement to their company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program (CSR). A raft of environmentally friendly options awaits, which can be added to an existing meeting package atFour Seasons Hotel Singapore at no additional cost: Going paperless – all… Read the full news article

BELFAST CITY AIRPORT FUNDS VITAL LATE-NIGHT SUPPORT SERVICE

SOS Bus team leader, Sarah McCandless, talks Chief Executive of Belfast City Airport, Brian Ambrose, through the vital work of the service and its volunteers ahead of the universities’ ‘Freshers’ Week’

2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A late-night support service for vulnerable people has received significant funding towards its operations from George Best Belfast City Airport. SOS Bus NI, which operates from Shaftesbury Square and the Odyssey Arena in Belfast every weekend, was awarded the financial support from the airport’s Community Fund.Brian Ambrose, Chief Executive of Belfast City Airport… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Named One Of America’s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces By Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption

DALLAS – 2012-09-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) was named as one of America’s best adoption-friendly companies by the Dave Thomas foundation for adoption. Southwest Airlines offers Employees up to three weeks of paid leave and $2,000 per adopted child with a $4,000 lifetime maximum amount of financial reimbursement. To see the complete list, visit… Read the full news article

Drink Sparkling Pink Cocktails and Enjoy Pink “Cupcakes for a Cause” This October at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in Honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Proceeds from the specialty pink cocktails, cupcakes and other themed culinary items will benefit breast cancer research for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A., 2012-09-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — This October, enjoy pink specialty cocktails and themed culinary treats at Windows Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills to support Breast… Read the full news article

Hispanic Business Magazine Names Southwest Airlines To The 2012 Directory Of Best Companies For Diversity

DALLAS – 2012-09-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines has been named one of the Best Companies for Diversity in 2012 by Hispanic Business Magazine, an annual list determined by more than 32 variables that measure the Company’s commitment to Hispanic hiring, promotion, marketing, philanthropy, and supplier diversity. This is the fifth year the Carrier has been included… Read the full news article

Commissioner Andolino to be Honored by Children’s Villages Illinois

CHICAGO, 2012-09-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino will be honored on October 18 by SOS Children’s Villages Illinois at its annual Crafted fundraising event in Chicago. Andolino and Commissioner Andrew Mooney of the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development will each receive a Distinguished Leadership Award. Andolino will be honored for her leadership in serving at-risk children and Commissioner Mooney… Read the full news article

Honor Flight Chicago hosts 95 WWII Veterans at Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The Legacy Girls entertain at Midway

CHICAGO, 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — While many folks were still sleeping, 95 World War II veterans from the Chicago area showed up extra early this morning at Midway International Airport for a very special day trip to Washington D.C. to visit the WWII Memorial sponsored by Honor Flight Chicago. Among those traveling today are brothers Nick and George Collias. Nick, 86,… Read the full news article

Panda Cub’s Eyes Begin to Open During Fourth Exam at San Diego Zoo

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2012, by Ken Bohn, San Diego Zoo.

San Diego Zoo Global Will Take Name Submissions Starting Sept. 17 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The panda cub at the San Diego Zoo is starting to take a peek at the great, big world around him. During an exam on Wednesday morning, animal care staff could see the cub’s eyes beginning to open. This is right… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle and Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund Aim to Raise USD One Million at Fourth Annual Run of Hope Seattle

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle and Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund Aim to Raise USD One Million at Fourth Annual Run of Hope Seattle.

5K Run/3K Walk to be held on September 30 at Seward Park benefits groundbreaking research for children with brain tumours and brain cancer. Seattle, U.S.A. 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Run of Hope Seattle, an annual 5K run and 3K walk to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund (PBTRF), will hold its fourth annual Run of Hope on Sunday, September… Read the full news article

13th Annual World Gourmet Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Raises THB 1.5 million for Charity

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok

Hotel also announces dates for the 14th Annual Festival, to be held from September 2-8, 2013. Bangkok, Thailand – 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 13th Annual World Gourmet Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, held from September 3-9, 2012, has raised more than THB 1.5 million for the Save A Child’s Life From AIDS project under the auspices of HRH Princess… Read the full news article

Halifax Stanfield Acknowledges Eleventh Anniversary of September 11th

Halifax, N.S. 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was eleven years ago tomorrow that hundreds of airport employees responded quickly, professionally and with great compassion to the tragic events of a day that changed world history. “This is a time for reflection,” says Tom Ruth, Halifax International Airport Authority President & CEO. “As we pause to appreciate… Read the full news article

Essential Travel’s Top Ten Farmer’s Markets From Around the World

2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Farmers’ Markets are trending everywhere at the moment because of the global move towards healthier eating, living and spending. To celebrate this growing movement, Essential Travel has put together their favourite ten farmers’ markets from both the UK, and around the globe. 1. Winchester Farmers’ Market, Hampshire This bi-monthly market exemplifies the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Hosts 32nd Annual Terry Fox Run at Stanley Park, Sunday, September 16, 2012

Four Seasons Founder and CEO Isadore Sharp and Terry Fox

Event features MC & Global TV news anchor Jill Krop, Vancouver Fire Department warm up, complimentary breakfast and Kids Playzone. 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is organizing one of Vancouver’s most loved annual charitable events. Terry Fox remains a global hero for his brave and selfless approach to raising awareness and funds… Read the full news article