Liverpool John Lennon Airport has welcomed today’s news in the Autumn Statement that the Chancellor George Osborne has announced the abolition of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for children under the age of 12 from 1st May 2015 and for children under the age of 16 the following year. Liverpool, UK, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Joulupukki, the Finnish Santa Claus landed in Budapest on board Finnair flight AY-753 from Helsinki shortly ahead of schedule. Joulupukki, arriving in more like fall than winter weather, was welcomed at the airport by schoolchildren from Lipót, in Győr-Sopron county, and kids from kindergartens in Budapest district… Read the full press release
ATLANTA, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Zoo Atlanta: Rory the red kangaroo has a new joey and the youngster can now be seen exploring the world from its mother’s pouch WHO: Zoo Atlanta visitors have the rare opportunity to get a classic peek at motherhood, marsupial style. Rory the red kangaroo has a new… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Children and parents arriving at KidZania London at Westfield (Shepherd’s Bush) could be forgiven for thinking they’ve taken a wrong turn on the way and ended up at Heathrow Airport, as British Airways is confirmed as the airline Industry Partner for KidZania London, the UK’s first educational entertainment… Read the full press release
San Francisco, CA, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is welcoming applications for the first Chicago-area iteration of its successful “I Can Fly” program, an eight-week introduction to aviation for high school juniors and seniors. “I Can Fly,” a program run by Cathay Pacific in many ports around the world since 2003, invites high… Read the full press release
El Código tiene como misión crear conciencia, herramientas y soporte a la industria turística para prevenir la explotación sexual de niñas y niños en todo el mundo A día de hoy más de 200 empresas del sector turismo han unido a The Code y más de 140.000 profesionales han recibido formación en 50 países del… Read the full press release
Airline launches junior panel to create new children’s on-board menu LEEDS, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Children from Yorkshire are being given the chance to join a national tasting panel to help design Monarch Airlines’ new range of children’s on-board meals. Monarch, which flies out of Leeds Bradford airport, and its on-board partner Alpha LSG are… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, Calif., 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air announces the launch of Junior Chef Cooking Classes, just in time for summer break. Executive chef Hugo Bolanos and his expert team will instruct children ages 4 and up in the kitchens of Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air in the basics of culinary arts at… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-6-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is offering more than ever for families travelling with youngsters with new figures showing the award winning airline carried over two million children last year. With the busy summer holidays on the horizon, Skytrax’s World Best Airline, is pulling out all the stops to keep the young… Read the full press release
Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — fter only nine months open, the newest Outrigger property in Phuket has entered the top ten hotels for families in Thailand in the TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The resort has been hailed by online reviewers on TripAdvisor as the 8th best Hotel for Families in Thailand. The accolade was part… Read the full press release
Hershey, PA, US, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids’ Night on Broadway is a year-round national audience development program of The Broadway League, the national trade association of the Broadway industry, created to introduce kids and young adults to the magical world of theatrical entertainment. For the first time ever, Hershey Theatre is proud to participate on Wednesday,… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Initiative to mark airline’s new Shannon deal and celebrate airport’s first year of independence will see 3,000 children flown over four days to meet Santa in the sky The magic of Christmas will come alive in the skies for 3,000 lucky children over the next two weekends with, yes, FREE flights… Read the full press release
Chevy Chase, MD, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., announced today the launch of new, exclusive Ritz Kids children’s programming through an expanded partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society. The Ritz-Carlton aims to delight their youngest guests by making memories that last well beyond their hotel stays. Ritz Kids is an engaging and immersive… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., United States, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After 100 days and 123,039 votes the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo received her name—Bao Bao—today, Sunday, Dec. 1. Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough, Ambassador Cui Tiankai from the People’s Republic of China and Assistant Secretary Kerri-Ann Jones from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans… Read the full press release
Free Admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain December 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th With a $20 Toy Valencia, CA, United States, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get into the spirit of the season and help spread some holiday cheer! Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free admission to anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more to the… Read the full press release
Swimming with sharks, learning to surf, caring for baby turtles, indulging in spa treatments and building coral reefs: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa specializes in offering “grown-up” experiences in child-friendly sizes Kuda Huraa, Maldives, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Known affectionately as “KH,” Kuda Huraa may as well stand for “Kids Haven” for the quality and extent of… Read the full press release
Dublin, Ireland, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is launching a Toy Appeal to support Temple Street Children’s Hospital over the festivities to help bring some happiness to little ones who are ill this Christmas. Four Seasons will have Christmas Teddy Bear Teas at the Hotel on December 7, 14 and 21, 2013 from 3:00 to 5:00… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo has gained almost another pound since Friday, Oct. 18, weighing in at 6.73 pounds (3.06 kilograms), and received her first vaccine at her veterinary exam this morning. Veterinarians reported that the cub is very healthy, and despite receiving a vaccine she rested… Read the full press release
Frankfurt, Germany, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — Traveling with small children can be exhausting. Especially when they get tired themselves. Often, the only solution is to pick them up and carry them. In those moments, you yearn for something to wheel them around in. No problem at Frankfurt Airport! Parents can borrow a stroller free of charge, making it… Read the full press release
New Mazes, Scare Zones, Shows and Extended Park Hours OCTOBER 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 and 24-27 Valencia, CA, United States, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six Flags Magic Mountain transforms from a “theme park” to a haunted “scream park” for the 21st season of Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®, Southern California’s most thrilling Halloween experience. This season marks one of… Read the full press release
2013-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is going to be thrills for all seasons and thrills for all ages at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor in 2014. The spring season launches with an exciting twist on two of the Valencia theme park’s beloved coasters. For a limited time, the popular suspended coaster, BATMAN The Ride and… Read the full press release
New Room Package and Pet-Friendly Hotel Amenities Encourage Travel with Four-Legged Members of the Family San Diego, Calif., 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of being nominated in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the “Best Pet-Friendly Hotels” category, Loews Coronado Bay Resort has launched the Furry Kids Eat Free package, with savings any pet-parent will enjoy. The Furry… Read the full press release
The service is for passengers between 5 and 17 years of age, and may be requested from the Serviberia call centre (902 400 500) or the travel agent when the ticket is acquired. Under the Ágora project for improving the airline’s T4 hub in Madrid-Barajas, a new room has been dedicated to children in transit…. Read the full press release
Residence Inn Hosts First-Ever Kids Roundtable on Travel Bethesda, M.D., 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — Residence Inn by Marriott reinforces its commitment to family travel enrichment by turning the spotlight on kids – the young generation of travelers who have strong opinions about their families’ vacation decisions. To uncover what children truly want from a hotel, and glean insights… Read the full press release
While 50% of parents state quality time together to be most important aspect of a family holiday, surprisingly 89% of children prefer to spend most of their time with their family – with 25% wanting to spend all of their time with Mum and Dad! Despite the rise of ‘travel friendly technologies’, kids still prefer… Read the full press release
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you like to SCREAM at work, FRIGHTEN strangers, and have a little bit of a dark side, then working at Six Flags Magic Mountain’s annual Fright Fest celebration is for you. Six Flags Magic Mountain is looking for athletic people who move well with unbridled energy, boundless enthusiasm, and a love… Read the full press release
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo closes early on July 12 for Jungle Party fundraiser WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. instead of its normal 6:00 p.m. time on Friday, July 12 for its 37th annual Jungle Party. Visitors may remain on grounds until 4:00 p.m. The zoo will open at its normal time… Read the full press release
2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Education is a human right. The cultural identity of the individual and the society is based upon it. As a result, education is a prerequisite for a sustainable human development and a peaceful coexistence. However, over the years the black population of South Africa has been denied access to education facilities and… Read the full press release
2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month. Babe the Sheep Pig, Dick King-Smith’s heart-warming tale of an orphan piglet which was also made into a major Hollywood film, is to take centre stage at Duff House when touring company Illyria’s outdoor… Read the full press release
MIDRAND,Johannesburg, 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) and SA Express today announced a joint effort to train scores of young South Africans to become qualified commercial pilots. The two state-owned airlines will pull together their resources to create a jointly managed and resourced national pilot training programme, paying for the trainees’ classroom tuition, practical… Read the full press release