Family Getaway package, festive meals, sumptuous New Year’s Eve celebration Doha, Qatar – 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Make new holiday memories at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, where festive dining and events bring together family and friends. Discover all of the special events planned at the Hotel throughout the holiday season. Home Sweet Home Should one decide to entertain at… Read the full press release
November 17 event took place at the American University Cairo Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels in Egypt once again embraced the spirit at the 3rd Terry Run organized annually by the Children’s Cancer Hospital. This year’s Marathon of Hope on November 17, 2012 was under the auspices of the… Read the full press release
Luxury resort selected fifth in Central and South America by Condé Nast Travelerreaders Carmelo, Uruguay – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Carmelo has been named #5 among the Top Resorts in Central and South America by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, and further holds the #1 position in Uruguay. It’s no wonder travellers continue to give Four Seasons Resort Carmeo high marks,… Read the full press release
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Join Santa when the holiday season begins Thanksgiving weekend WHO: Looking for reasons for thanks this holiday season? Start with 216 mammals, 607 birds, 350 reptiles, 106 amphibians, 41 invertebrates, and a gorgeous late fall forecast. The gates are wide open Thanksgiving weekend – even for a very special guest not known to use traditional… Read the full press release
Museums, interactive shows, train rides, the circus and more Budapest, Hungary – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families staying at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace will have plenty of ways to enjoy their holidays. Located in the heart of Budapest, the Hotel provides the perfect playground for children of all ages as well as endless activities that families can partake in… Read the full press release
Free holiday tradition is one of Chicago’s must-see seasonal events Chicago – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland during the 18th annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One beginning Nov. 23. This free, family-oriented holiday celebration illuminates the sky with two million lights, including larger-than-life lighted animals and seasonal features, activities and sweet… Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo Giant Panda Cub Agility Improving Young Bear Has More Teeth and Now Fully Vaccinated 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Giant panda team member Jennifer Becerra carries cub Xiao Liwu from his den to the exam room floor this morning at the San Diego Zoo. The sixth giant panda born at the Zoo had his weekly… Read the full press release
Ten days left for Hawaii keiki to submit artwork that may adorn a 737-800 aircraft HONOLULU — 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — School-aged children in Hawaii have just 10 more days to submit their artwork for Alaska Airlines’ statewide “Paint the Plane” contest. The contest is a partnership between the airline, Hawaii State Department of Education and… Read the full press release
Chicago – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — There is a baby boom at Lincoln Park Zoo! The zoo is pleased to announce the birth of its second western lowland gorilla this fall. The baby is a girl and appears to be in good health, doing well in the arms of her mother, 16-year-old Rollie. Proud papa Kwan, the 23-year-old silverback,… Read the full press release
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo new WildLights presented by KeyBank WHAT Woodland Park Zoo will be illuminated in a whole new light when its first ever winter lights festival, WildLights presented by KeyBank, premieres this winter for children and adults alike. The press is invited to a preview of WildLights Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19-21,… Read the full press release
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Grand Resort Fast Facts Truly Grand Both tropical and traditional, the Island Grand is the TradeWinds’ classic, fun, family-friendly Florida beachfront resort. It is casual, yet crisp, active yet relaxing, busy yet exhilarating, complete in its offerings yet individual in its attention. The Two Palm Certified Green Lodge is located… Read the full press release
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cape Town International Airport hosted the Airport Shopping local school choir competition on Saturday 17 November. Congratulations to Harry Gwala High School from Belhar which walked away with the title for 2012! Coming in second was Settlers High School from Bellville West and Bloekbombos Secondary School from Kraaifontein took third place. The… Read the full press release
POWELL, Ohio – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — He is 1,000 pounds and Polar Bear Species Survival Plan participants, including the animal care professionals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, hope Anana and Aurora will think this cool new dude is a hunka hunka burning love. Nanuq, a 25-year-old male polar bear, came to the Columbus Zoo… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Resorts Relaxing & Riveting Recreation Complete Resort Experience Complete in its offerings, perfect in its setting, relaxed in its attitude and attentive in its approach, the TradeWinds Island Resorts provide the idealized Florida vacation experience. Guests at each individual beachfront resort have complete charging privileges at both properties. Resort Amenity… Read the full press release
Asia’s red apes may face extinction because of one ubiquitous pantry staple ATLANTA – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Species disappear every day, but one of the harshest realities of this phenomenon is its impact on some of humankind’s closest living relatives. Orangutans are among the most popular residents of Zoo Atlanta, but within as little as 10 years,… Read the full press release
INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests are invited to surround themselves with the beauty and magic of the holiday season as the Indianapolis Zoo hosts its 44th year of Christmas at the Zoo. Dating back to 1968, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to hold a holiday lights event, and since then, Christmas… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport and its catering business partner, SSP, found a tasty way of raising money for charity when pupils from local schools were invited to test their entrepreneurial spirit by selling cookies in the terminal. Students from Blagdon and Castle Batch Primary Schools took part in a Young Apprentice style day in… Read the full press release
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest corporate social responsibility initiative, ‘The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged KidsProject’. Aimed at raising funds for the Human Help Network Foundation Thailand (www.hhnthailand.org), the project will help protect children’s rights against exploitation, poverty and child discrimination. The charity teddy bear is presented in… Read the full press release
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Day Four of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service, Team Members led more than 170 service events at corporate offices and hotel properties around the world, including signature events in Shanghai, China; Dallas, Texas and Bronx, New York. Service projects ranged from fundraising activities for a women’s shelter in Mumbai to packing dinners for children in Michigan – all with… Read the full press release
“Little Gift” is Getting Bigger, Comfortable with Caretakers 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Comfortably curled up in a keeper’s lap, the giant panda cub at the San Diego Zoo received his weekly veterinary exam. Initially placed on the floor, Xiao Liwu kept crawling into the laps of keepers, who were happy to accommodate him. It made it… Read the full press release
ZooAmerica Offers Guests Discounts and Special Programming During the Holiday Season Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park enjoys cooler temperatures for two reasons – guests see greater activity in its animals and it’s a sign that the holiday season is near. During the most wonderful time of the year, visitors to ZooAmerica can enjoy:… Read the full press release
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists are brushing up on their painting pastimes. A pair of the zoo’s Humboldt penguins and Chai, an Asian elephant, will be creating colorful, original paintings that will be available for purchase during the annual Holiday Silent Auction held at the zoo… Read the full press release
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Day two of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service included more than 130 service events around the world including signature events in Memphis, TN; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL and Watford, England. Many projects were an extension of ongoing community partnerships and previous service projects that Team Members have been involved with in their local communities as… Read the full press release
Boston’s best family hotel encourages kids to create the next cover of its children’s activity books Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — All kids are stars at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. But now one child has the chance to be the Hotel’s very own Pablo Picasso: announcing the Kid-Kation Drawing Contest. Kids near and far are encouraged to… Read the full press release
SPEEDWELL FOUNDATION CONSERVATION CAROUSEL AND SNOWLESS ZOO TUBING NEW THIS YEAR 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooLights — powered by Pepco — at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is wilder than ever this year and a perfect holiday event for everyone in the family! The annual lights festival, hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, is 25 nights—longer… Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Is a “Little Gift” Named Xiao Liwu Name Selected by Public in Online Vote 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego Zoo unveiled the name of the sixth giant panda born at the Zoo during a public ceremony on Tuesday. Rick Gulley (left) president of the San Diego Zoo Global Board of… Read the full press release
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today marked the official kick off of the inaugural Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service as Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton Worldwide and more than 100 Team Members from the Global Headquarters in McLean, VA served children and families at the ACCA Child Development Center in Fairfax,… Read the full press release
2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spotlight’s on saving Asia’s red apes, November 11-17 WHO: Zoo Atlanta joins a global coalition of zoos and conservation organizations in celebrating Orangutan Caring Week, observed around the world beginning on November 11. On November 11 and 17, Zoo Atlanta animal care professionals will host special activities centered on the irreplaceable red apes of… Read the full press release
Operates joy ride for over 100 children from six NGOs MUMBAI, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, on the occasion of Children’s Day, operated its annual ‘Flight of Fantasy’ for over 100 children from marginalized sections and those with special needs. As part of its annual community service initiative, Jet Airways gave these children… Read the full press release
POWELL, Ohio – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 24th annual Wildlights display, efficiently powered AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 16, 2012. With a newly energized Global Celebrations Holiday Light Show, Wildlights will delight guests of all ages. New attractions and old… Read the full press release