CHICAGO, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all runners and walkers – get your gear ready and prepare for takeoff! On September 15, the nation’s busiest square mile will get even busier when Midway International Airport hosts its first-ever 5K run on the airfield. People of all ages, including runners, walkers, and aviation enthusiasts, are invited to experience Chicago… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Sports
Boo Weekley has been voted May PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Boo Weekley has been voted the May PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to be split by… Read the full news article
British Airways Congratulates its Sponsored Athlete Justin Rose on winning the US Open
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is delighted to congratulate its sponsored athlete Justin Rose, on winning the US Open today (Monday 17 June, GMT) – the first English player to do so in 43 years. Ranked World Number three, Justin said: “Golf takes me all over the world, and as an athlete it’s really important… Read the full news article
The Maldives Game Fishing Association announces that entries are now open for the 2013 Maldives Game Fishing Challenge
2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Game Fishing Association (MGFA) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2013 Maldives Game Fishing Challenge. This year’s challenge will be held from 15 to 18 November and we’re delighted that Bandos Island Resort & Spa will once again be host island. The 4 day event… Read the full news article
Agoda.com Offers special hotel deals for Taiwan’s annual Dragon Boat Festival
2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has assembled a list of hotels in Taipei that are offering special deals during the annual Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most colorful and rousing events on the calendar. This year it will be held on June… Read the full news article
LA Airport Police officers to carry the “Flame of Hope” for the 11th year to raise funds for Special Olympics
Los Angeles, California, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Airport Police officers will participate on June 7 in the 2013 Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run® to promote and raise funds for the Special Olympics. This will be the eleventh year Airport Police Officers to carry the “Flame of Hope.” The Law Enforcement Torch Run includes… Read the full news article
Iberia traslada a la Selección Española de fútbol a Miami y Brasil
Iberia traslada a la Selección Española de fútbol a Miami y Brasil. Esta será la primera vez que la selección española viaje a bordo del Airbus A330, último modelo de avión recibido por Iberia que ofrece las mejores prestaciones a bordo. Madrid, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — La selección española de fútbol vuela una vez más con Iberia…. Read the full news article
Metrolink to Offer round trips from Orange County to Union Station Monday and Tuesday
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 news article
Australian Brett Rumford won the 2013 Volvo China Open and qualifies for the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian Brett Rumford won the 2013 Volvo China Open on Sunday and in doing so qualified for the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship, while a resurgent Henrik Stenson received the coveted sole invitation on offer. They complete an elite 24-man field that includes 14 of World’s top 50 challenging for the… Read the full news article
Accor partners with Great Golf Courses of Australia to provide a range of inspiring golf itineraries
2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s largest hotel and resort group, Accor, has signed a partnership agreement with Great Golf Courses of Australia (GGA) to provide a range of inspiring golf itineraries to showcase the best of Australia. The agreement was announced at Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in Sydney. Worth an estimated $26 billion annually, the international… Read the full news article
Turkish Airlines announces Partnership with Germany’s Borussia Dortmund
2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — Turkish Airlines is proud to announce an agreement with Borussia Dortmund, champion in both the 2010 and 2011 seasons of the the German football Bundesliga, Germany’s top league. On May 2nd 2013, Turkish Airlines and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) will meet to sign a 3-year agreement. It represents a strong commitment for both sides… Read the full news article
2013 VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP TAKES SHAPE AS EUROPE’S RYDER CUP STARS LOOK FORWARD TO DEBUT IN BULGARIA
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — European Ryder Cup heroes, Ian Poulter, the 2011 Volvo World Match Play Champion, Graeme McDowell, the 2010 US Open Champion, Peter Hanson, six-time European Tour winner and Nicolas Colsaerts, the defending champion, head the latest list of stars to commit to the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship, with many more players… Read the full news article
The fourth annual Hershey Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2013
Hershey, Pa., 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The fourth annual Hershey Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2013. Registration for the event is open to 5,000 participants and will open on May 1 on www.Active.com. The Hershey Half Marathon is presented by Capital BlueCross and all net proceeds from the race will benefit Children’s… Read the full news article
Shannon Airport and Munster combine this weekend in support of youth mental health
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport will join ranks with Munster rugby ahead of this weekend’s semi-final clash with Clermont Auvergne to raise the flag in support of young people’s mental health. In an airport initiative, officially backed and supported by Munster, fans going through Shannon will be asked to pay €2 each for red wristbands… Read the full news article
Adam Scott’s 2013 ‘Masters’ win puts Australian golf tourism in spotlight
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia believes the dramatic US Masters victory by ‘Tourism Australia’ tourism ambassador Adam Scott will act as a fillip to the promotion of Australian golf tourism on the international stage. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said that Scott’s Masters win was not only an incredible personal achievement, but had the potential to help position… Read the full news article
Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak appointed as Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand
Bangkok, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Career politician and former provincial governor Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late Mr. Chumpol Silpa-archa, who passed away last January 2013. Born 15 November 1951, Mr. Somsak is an electrical engineer by training and also holds a Master’s degree in… Read the full news article
The must-see theatre, art exhibitions, dance, opera and sporting events in May 2013 in London
RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates 100 years and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre begins 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are two Bank Holidays in May, the month begins with a long weekend from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May 2013 and ends with a second Bank Holiday on Monday 27th May 2013, and for anyone who… Read the full news article
George Best Belfast City Airport invites public for a photo opportunity with Barclays Premiership, FA Community Shield Trophies
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of the public are invited to George Best Belfast City Airport on Friday 19th April for a photograph opportunity with the Barclays Premiership Trophy and the FA Community Shield Trophy. The trophy tour, arranged by Brantwood Manchester City Supporters Club, will see the amazing silverware arrive at Belfast City Airport on… Read the full news article
British Airways partners with world number three golfer, Justin Rose, to become his Official Global Airline Partner
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with world number three golfer, Britain’s Justin Rose, to become his Official Global Airline Partner. Justin will support the airline’s global marketing activity, including personal appearances, media and PR, internal engagement and supporting Flying Start – the airline’s charity partnership with Comic Relief. Justin’s… Read the full news article
PREPARATIONS WELL UNDERWAY AT BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE 2013 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with the Kingdom- wide preparations to host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2013; Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) held the airport’s organisation committee meeting and discussed plans to accommodate visitors and cargo arriving in time for the race. Final arrangements to receive and welcome VIP and VVIP guests… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy 2013
Third successive year for the world’s most luxurious surfing event August 26 to September 2, 2013. 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — This August, Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy is returning for its third successive year, pitching six ex-world champions in a USD 25,000 showdown that has fast gained a reputation as the world’s most luxurious surfing event. This… Read the full news article
Ryanair announces two Heineken Cup return specials from Shannon and Dublin to Montpellier
STAND UP AND BOOK THE LOWEST HEINEKEN CUP SEMI-FINAL FARES 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (8 Apr) announced two Heineken Cup return specials from Shannon and Dublin to Montpellier to ensure Munster fans can cheer on their side in their epic Heineken Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday 27th April. Ryanair’s… Read the full news article
RCI ‘Chips In’ for Worthy Cause as Title Sponsor of 11th Annual RCI Christel House Open
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that it will return as the title sponsor of the RCI Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament in 2013. This marks the seventh consecutive year that RCI has served as… Read the full news article
Makena Golf Course to Close for the Rest of the Year for a multi-million dollar improvement program
Next Phase of Makena Makeover begins Makena Golf Course to Close for Remainder of the Year New Course to Come On Line in Early 2014 Makena, Maui, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the completion of the makeover of the hotel at Makena Resort, ownership is turning its attention to Makena Golf Course. An announcement today by… Read the full news article
ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE GOLF PACKAGE TO COINCIDE WITH THE OHL CLASSIC AT MAYAKOBA
Mexico’s Only PGA TOUR Event Moves to Fall Schedule Boasting Unencumbered Dates Riviera Maya, MEXICO, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — All eyes will be on the stunning El Camaleón Golf Club the week of November 11-17, 2013 for the OHL Classic at Mayakoba when the world’s top PGA TOUR players will have the opportunity to compete on… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines makes a new and exciting partnership with Adams Golf
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the “Official Airline of Golf Lovers,” Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) teed off a series of initiatives building on its commitment to those who love the game of golf. In addition to a new and exciting partnership with Adams Golf, maker of the #1 Hybrids on the PGA Tour, Southwest, the airline where… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago will celebrate either a Cubs or White Sox victory on April 1 with half off the signature homemade hot dog at Allium
No April Fools: Allium’s Signature Homemade Hot Dog Goes Half Price on April 1 at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with a Season Opening Victory by the Chicago Cubs or White Sox. If both teams win, Allium will serve up a complimentary draft beer with the half-price hot dog. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Root, root, root for the home team Opening… Read the full news article
Lower League Giants Go Head to Head In Search of Silverware
Wembley Plays Host to the Final of the Non-League Cup 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This March 24th, fans from two of the biggest and most venerable non-league clubs will be scouring for great deals on London hotels as they prepare for the long pilgrimage down to Wembley stadium. Wrexham and Grimsby Town will line up at… Read the full news article
Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to the Brandt and… Read the full news article
MEDIA INFORMATION – VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Media Accreditation for Volvo World Match Play Championship 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is our pleasure to announce the start of the Media Accreditation for the Volvo World Match Play Championship. To apply on-line, please visit http://www.volvoworldmatchplaychampionship.com/content/media-accreditation. For foreign journalists – please apply via the above link or send any questions regarding accreditation to Michele Mair… Read the full news article








