There are just two years to go before the world’s best rugby league teams play in the final of the Rugby League World Cup 2017. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The RLWC2017 will be officially co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from October to December in 2017, with the world’s best… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Sports
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: new virtual driving website for visiting drivers in New Zealand launched
Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new virtual driving website for visiting drivers is a welcome addition to the range of efforts the tourism industry and government are making to improve safety on New Zealand roads, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. The AA Visiting Drivers Training Programme provides real-world… Read the full news article
VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford: This Rugby World Cup will be remembered as the biggest rugby tournament to date
LONDON, 2015-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, is today celebrating the most successful Rugby World Cup to date, with a total of 2.47 million tickets sold. England’s Rugby World Cup has broken a host of records for the host nation including ticket sales and attendance. 98 per cent of available… Read the full news article
Brussels Airport builds new infrastructure for local football club FC Melsbroek
Along with Steenokkerzeel local council, Brussels Airport Company has filed an application for a building permit for the new infrastructure of FC Melsbroek and a youth house. The new soccer grounds are situated along Haachtsesteenweg, some 100 metres from the current football pitches. Brussels Airport Company is investing at its own impetus in energy-saving lighting… Read the full news article
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organizes long-distance biking competition along the scenic routes in Thailand’s Northeastern region, 29 Oct – 1 Nov, 2015
Bangkok, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT ) is organising the ‘Ride to Khong’s Legendary’ long-distance biking competition along the scenic routes of four provinces in Thailand’s Northeastern region during 29 October – 1 November, 2015. The event is being organised as part of TAT’s plans to promote the Northeastern… Read the full news article
The International Mountain Bicycling Association to host 2016 World Summit in Bentonville
BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced today that its 2016 World Summit will be held November 10-12 next year in Bentonville. At a news conference held this morning on the All-American Trail of the Razorback Regional Greenway, IMBA President and USA Executive Director Mike Van Abel said the… Read the full news article
National Car Rental secures the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis
“National Car Rental Field” Will Play Vital Role in Renewal of City’s Historic Riverfront and Downtown Area ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced it has secured the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis. The 20-year agreement, signed… Read the full news article
US Open official hotel sponsor Westin Hotels & Resorts announced two new ways for both guests and tennis enthusiasts to experience the tournament
Westin Hits another Ace, Offering Fans an Inside Look at New York City’s Largest Tennis Event with New Show and Evening Match Viewing Events STAMFORD, Conn., 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspired by the electric atmosphere in New York City during one of tennis’ premier events, Westin Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel sponsor of the… Read the full news article
Olympic swimming qualifier Fiona Doyle from Limerick pictured at Shannon Airport on route to Calgary, Canada
SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Olympic swimming qualifier Fiona Doyle from Limerick is pictured at Shannon Airport today on route to Calgary in Canada where she will begin a gruelling training programme in preparation for her Olympian title bid in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janerio next August. Pictured (l-r)… Read the full news article
Air Partner flew a leading European football team to Australia and Asia for its pre-season tour
Air Partner, a leading provider of air charter services to governments, corporates, tour operators and high net worth individuals, recently flew a leading European football team to Australia and Asia for its pre-season tour and two exhibition tournaments. Gatwick, England, 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The team has used Air Partner’s services on numerous occasions… Read the full news article
Winning athletes to receive special hand carved greenstone medals at the 2015 Audi quattro Winter Games
Podium finishers at the Audi quattro Winter Games 2015 will be awarded with hand carved greenstone medals. Queenstown, New Zealand, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The gold medal is often what athletes strive for but at the 2015 Audi quattro Winter Games they are going for green. While top of the podium is still… Read the full news article
oneworld® member S7 Airlines becomes general sponsor of the Russian Aerobatic Gliding Team
MOSCOW, 2015-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, has now become a general sponsor of the Russian Aerobatic Gliding Team. The glider going by the name of Swift S-1, which the Russian team is to fly during the competition event, has been painted in the S7… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa launches Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga with Yoga Master Kat Harding
Yoga Master Kat Harding launches SUP yoga at the Island Spa MALDIVES, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The yogis at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa will be enjoying a few lessons themselves this summer.Kat Harding – Australia’s first qualified Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga instructor – is coming island-side to train Kuda… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay expands its international fitness program with the launch of Jim Courier Tennis program
BALI, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bali may be renowned for its culture, hospitality and exotic charms, but it’s also becoming a destination for active travellers with an Olympic distance triathlon, marathon, beach bootcamps and yoga retreats. The latest step in this direction is a new Jim Courier Tennis program launched exclusively at Four… Read the full news article
New Zealand: Olympic gold medalists set to tackle the Cardrona halfpipe and slopestyle course at Audi quattro Winter Games 2015
Two Olympic gold medalists are among a number of high calibre athletes competing at Audi quattro Winter Games 2015. New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Two Olympic gold medalists are among a number of high calibre athletes set to tackle the Cardrona halfpipe and slopestyle course at Audi quattro Winter Games 2015. Veteran… Read the full news article
Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Torah Bright and 2x longboard world champion Kelia Moniz will host Bali’s inaugural #runsupyoga event on August 15 at Four Seasons Resort Bali
Bali at Jimbaran Bay, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In the name of promoting an active and healthy beach lifestyle, Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Torah Bright and 2x longboard world champion Kelia Moniz will host Bali’s inaugural #runsupyoga event on August 15, 2015 atSundara Bali, the beach-club and restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran… Read the full news article
The 2007 victory for Ireland in an unforgettable rugby union clash with England made in a 20ft sculpture at Shannon Airport
SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A sculpture to an iconic day when sport transcended politics – the 2007 victory for Ireland in an unforgettable rugby union clash with England in Croke Park – was unveiled today in a 20ft sculpture at Shannon Airport. The piece, by artist Paddy Campbell and titled ‘The… Read the full news article
Japan Airlines signed Tokyo 2020 Official Partner agreement with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
TOKYO, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Tokyo 2020 Official Partner (passenger air transport services category) agreement today with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With this agreement, JAL will become an official partner of both the Tokyo 2020… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways announces that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh on 5th June 2015
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to announce that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh on Friday 5th June 2015. Qatar Airways has been named as the Official Match Airline Partner for this highly anticipated match, which will take place eight days… Read the full news article
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort teams up with Eric Orton, Teton Mountain Lodge and Hotel Terra to host the 2nd year of Eric Orton’s Mountain Running Academy
Teton Village, WY, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to team up with world renowned running coach and Marmot Athlete Eric Orton and slopeside lodging partners Teton Mountain Lodge and Hotel Terra to host the second year of Eric Orton’s Mountain Running Academy. These multiday running camps based out of… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways launched online competition for football fans to design and customise a Football Dreams Africa jersey
Prizes include Business Class tickets and FC Barcelona merchandise Contestants will have a chance to win one of 22 exciting prizes FRIENDLY MATCH IS SET FOR MAY 22, 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — For anyone who has ever dreamed about designing their very own football jersey, Qatar Airways is now giving them the… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines signs agreement with the Singapore National Olympic Council to be the Official Airline Partner for Team Singapore
Joint Release With SNOC SINGAPORE, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) to be the Official Airline Partner for Team Singapore. Under the three year agreement from now until 30 April 2018, SIA will provide an agreed value of air tickets for… Read the full news article
New Zealand: Prince Harry to take part in the The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 pre-tournament build-up
The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 is set to receive a royal touch from a very special visitor. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Sport-loving Prince Harry will put his best-foot forward as he enjoys a starring role in the pre-tournament build-up during his first visit to New Zealand this May. During… Read the full news article
Accomplished anglers from the Lake Vermilion area will host Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith for the 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 9
ST. PAUL, Minn., 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A pair of accomplished anglers from the Lake Vermilion area will host Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith for the 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 9. Tim “Buck” Lescarbeau will fish with Gov. Dayton, and Casey Sunsdahl will fish with Lt. Gov. Smith…. Read the full news article
Chicago Bike Week presented by the City of Chicago and Goose Island Beer Company to take place on June 12-19 as part of Bike Chicago 2015
Includes a Screening of Napoleon Dynamite in Millennium Park, the Chicago Triathlon Checkpoint Challenge, Bike Fashion Show and the Bike to Work Rally at Daley Plaza on June 19 CHICAGO, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the schedule for Chicago Bike Week… Read the full news article
Winter is far from over at Whistler Blackcomb; Spring skiing and riding until May 18
Spring Skiing And Riding On Whistler Mountain Until May 18 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — April showers bring May flowers in the valley, and at Whistler Blackcomb they also bring powder days to the alpine for skiers and snowboarders. With a snow base of 206cm and 35cm of new snow in the last… Read the full news article
Sacramento Kings and JMA Ventures, LLC announce new partnership with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for the proposed hotel adjacent to the Entertainment and Sports Center
SACRAMENTO, CA, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (April 13, 2015), the Sacramento Kings and JMA Ventures, LLC announced a new partnership with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for the proposed hotel adjacent to the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC). A pioneer in the boutique hotel industry, the San Francisco-based chain will operate the hotel, becoming… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines sponsors the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Singapore from 5 to 16 June 2015
Joint Release with Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee SINGAPORE, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) is further strengthening its support for sports and tourism by sponsoring the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Singapore from 5 to 16 June 2015. As the Official Airline Partner for the 28th SEA Games,… Read the full news article
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways the official airline partners and principal sponsors for the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) team, the Mumbai Indians
MUMBAI, 2015-4-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways and Jet Airways will be the official airline partners and principal sponsors for the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) team, the Mumbai Indians, for the 2015 Twenty20 tournament. The announcement was made ahead of the Mumbai Indian’s first match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in West Bengal… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines® announces its newest sponsorship as the Official Airline of the LA Dodgers
Carrier Extends All-Star Roster from the Runway to the Diamond with Sponsorship of Five Major League Teams this Baseball Season DALLAS, 2015-4-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is stepping up to the plate and ready to play ball this season as the Official Airline of five Major League Baseball Teams. With the… Read the full news article


























