Fairmont President’s Club Guests Can Exercise Their Privileges with New Reebok Workout Gear Toronto, 2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a long track record of making it easy for guests to stay lean and mean while traveling, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is bolstering its popular Fairmont Fit program with new fitness gear, running shoes and other sports apparel from… Read the full press release
Eurostar launches new weekly ski service to the Swiss Alps Tickets on sale from Thursday 11 October 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — This winter, Eurostar is forging an exciting partnership with the international high-speed train service, “TGV Lyria” to launch a new weekly service between London and some of Switzerland’s most popular ski resorts. On sale… Read the full press release
2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The cream of South Africa’s entertainment industry will gather in Ekurhuleni this Saturday, 6 October 2012, to commemorate the second annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk, which takes place at the O.R. Tambo International Airport Sports Ground in Kempton Park. Themed ‘Walk to Educate’, the Liberation Walk traces the footsteps of… Read the full press release
El torneo se celebrará el 25 de octubre en el Casino Club de Golf Retamares. Las inscripciones están abiertas hasta el jueves 18 de octubre y se realizan online en la propia página de la Asociación de Padres de Minusválidos de Iberia www.apmib.com. La APMIB es la 2ª asociación asistencial de España, en la que son… Read the full press release
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
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — ULSTER Rugby’s flying start to the season has been given a turbo charged boost with the signing of a major new sponsorship deal with Aer Lingus. Details of the two-year support package were unveiled at a signing ceremony held at Ravenhill this afternoon. As part of the new relationship, the airline will provide… Read the full press release
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking place for the second time, the annual Oliver Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk has attracted interest amongst several media personalities, celebrities and public figures this year. Amongst those who will be participating in the Walk, which takes place on Saturday, 6 October 2012, are recording artist and TV presenter Stoan Seate, media personality Kass Naidoo, businesswoman Uyanda Mbuli, and TV presenter Liezel van… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — On your mark…Get set…Go! to the “Run on the Runway” website now to register for the ORD 5K on the Runway and Community Day at O’Hare. On Saturday, October 20, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host a 5K on the Runway and Community Day, presented by United Airlines, at O’Hare International Airport from 8… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of its signature paint scheme appearing on the Richard Petty Motorsports #43 Ford at Dover International Speedway this Sunday, the Super 8® hotel brand is offering up to an additional $1,000 in prize money for the September winner of its Road Trip Challenge Sweepstakes. This month, the first prize winner of the… Read the full press release
1,000 €16 Seats For Every Point Won For Europe By Ireland’s Graeme McDowell & Rory McIlroy 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (27 Sept) announced its 2012 ‘Ryder Cup Specials’, offering 1,000 €16 seats for every point won by Ireland’s Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy during this weekend’s Ryder Cup. 12 of… Read the full press release
1,000 £12 Seats For Every Point Won For Europe By UK Golfers 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (27 Sept) announced its 2012 ‘Ryder Cup Specials’, offering 1,000 £12 seats for every point won by Luke Donald, Paul Lawrie, Ian Poulter, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood during this weekend’s Ryder Cup…. Read the full press release
2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, the new tourism marketing body for the United States of America, has announced a Ryder Cup campaign in conjunction with Your Golf Travel, the largest golf tour operator in Europe. A bespoke 32-page Destination USA supplement dedicated solely to the promotion of the leading golf travel destinations in the United… Read the full press release
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wild Weekend at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago Lions and tigers and bears… oh my! Have a great family weekend getaway to the Brookfield Zoo while staying at the Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge. Guests will receive: • Deluxe accommodations • Admission for four to the zoo • Parking (one vehicle)… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives take competition surfing five-star Maldives Explorer (Island Cruise), Republic of Maldives – 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian surfing legend and two-time world champion Damien “Dooma” Hardman (Narrabeen, NSW, Australia) has won the second annual Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy – organized in conjunction with luxury surf pioneers Tropicsurf – after a sensational week of surfing… Read the full press release
Inspiring golfing stars of the future, Four Seasons set to coach little pros at its world-class Indian Ocean golfing facilities. 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Junior golf enthusiasts looking to take their game to the next level now have the perfect solution with the new Kids’ Golf Academy at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, offering expert coaching, video swing… Read the full press release
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 press release
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 press release
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program now have the opportunity to access IMG Academy, the world’s leading integrated academic and athletic training establishment. “We consider it a privilege to connect our loyal Ritz-Carlton Rewards members to extraordinary experiences that they will treasure for a lifetime,” commented Chris Tammaro, Vice President, The Ritz-Carlton… Read the full press release
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 press release
Domestic and international media exposure continues to grow for this Vancouver, BC, operator with a love of the Canadian outdoors. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Few cities in the world offer urban and nature travel experiences so close together as Vancouver, BC — that priceless ability to go from a downtown lunch to a beach or mountain slope in less… Read the full press release
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the excitement of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games begins to subside, the thoughts of the country’s sports enthusiasts turn towards 2015, when the country will host the Rugby World Cup. The Rugby World Cup is the third largest global sports event and, in 2015, is anticipated to attract 400,000… Read the full press release
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — China Airlines received the “Sports Activists Award” from the Sports Affairs Council on September 7 for its contribution to the development of sports in Taiwan. As a first-time nominee, China Airlines was recognized by the judging panel for its long-term sponsorship of golf in Taiwan. Sports Affairs Council of the Executive Yuan… Read the full press release
Sept. 22 Event to Benefit Special Olympics Virginia 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the Man vs. Machine event of the year. Special Olympics Virginia and Dulles International Airport will hold their 20th anniversary of Dulles Day Plane Pull during the airport’s celebration of its 50th anniversary. Nearly 70 teams will try to hold their own in… Read the full press release
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fall is the season when we start to notice changes, in the weather, habits and the pace of life. Meliá Hotels & Resorts offers you the chance to visit some magical places in a different season, thanks to the special packages it has prepared for this fall. Lanzarote, Madrid, Barcelona… Read the full press release
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Encountering a person on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is still somewhat of a novel sight in the state. As a result, the scene sparks a lot of curiosity. “People will ask, ‘Where did you get that?’ ‘Where can you buy those around here?’ ‘What are you doing?’ All the questions come,” said… Read the full press release
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 press release
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 press release
New Hilton hotel at the Ageas Bowl / Southampton to be built at test match cricket ground SOUTHAMPTON, UK, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with RB Hotels Limited to open Hilton at the Ageas Bowl / Southampton at England’s latest test match cricket venue and the home of Hampshire… Read the full press release
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 press release
Resort’s stellar performance earns accolade. Jackson Hole, U.S.A. 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking the Best Performer in the Luxury Segment category, Wyoming’s Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole was among seven US hotels recently recognized in their class as top performing hotels by Smith Travel Research (STR). The winners were determined based on a number of criteria, including the following metrics:… Read the full press release