Month: April 2015

Fabulous Festival Fun Awaits Visitors this Spring and Summer in Orange County, N.Y.

Posted by | Apr 30, 2015 | |

For more information, contact: Nancy Kriz Focus Media 845-294-3342 x312 nkriz@focusmediausa.com Looking for unique day or weekend trips close to home? Be sure to mark the calendar now to experience exciting upcoming events and activities in Orange County, N.Y. UFOs are a widespread phenomenon, especially in Pine Bush N.Y. where a large number of UFO sightings were reported during the 1980s and 90s. This earned the hamlet designation as the UFO Capital of the East Coast. For the fifth consecutive year, Pine Bush residents will celebrate that distinction with alien-themed activities on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fifth annual UFO Festival and Parade.  Enjoy all-day family-friendly festivities including live music at an acoustic and rock venue, great games and attractions, a huge assortment of delicious food, special children’s activities, an Eye Spy Alien Game, craft vendors, UFO novelties, live characters, street performances, and the Star Wars 501st Legion Storm Troopers. Scheduled speakers and authors will present lectures on Pine Bush and its UFO history, while local residents will present tales of their experiences. The infamous alien and UFO-themed parade will march through town. There will be a documentary film screening, “In the Night Sky: I Recall a UFO,” at the Town of Crawford Government Center (Rain date is May 17). To learn more, call 845-744-8230 or visit www.facebook.com/pinebush.ufofair. Those looking for a more classic festival atmosphere should experience Cornwall-on-Hudson’s RiverFest 2015, which takes place Saturday,...

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Stanley Tollman, Founder and Chairman of The Travel Corporation, Enters the British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame

Posted by | Apr 29, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2015 www.TheTravelCorporation.com FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Arnelle Kendall Telephone: 561.330.0850 Email: arnelle.kendall@travcorpusa.com Stanley Tollman, Founder and Chairman of The Travel Corporation, Enters the British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame In a glittering ceremony yesterday at London’s Dorchester Hotel, Stanley Tollman was welcomed into The British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame, presented by Travel Weekly and The Caterer.Tollman joins an illustrious group of individuals who have all been recognized for their outstanding business achievement in the travel, hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors. Other new members inducted to the Hall of Fame included: Stephen Kaufer, President & CEO of TripAdvisor; Peter Kerkar, Group CEO of Cox & Kings; Gerald Lawless, President & Group CEO of Jumeirah Group; Chris Corbin and Jeremy King, Co-Founders of Corbin & King; and Bill Munro, Chairman of Barrhead Travel.The Travel Corporation is a highly successful group of 30 award-winning brands including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki, African Travel, Inc., The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection . It serves 2 million customers each year and operates in more than 60 countries, on seven continents, with more than 40 offices and 10,000 team members. Passionate about delivering consistently outstanding service, experience and value to each and every customer, the company has been family-run for four generations and is privately-owned and financially independent. Born in South Africa in 1930, Tollman’s first taste of the industry came from his parents’ hotel and restaurant near Cape Town, and from the age...

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Del Mar’s Annual Summer Solstice Event Set For June 18

Posted by | Apr 28, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Townsend Public Relations Hilary Townsend 760-333-3385 hilary@townsendpr.com SOAK UP THE SUN AND STAY THE NIGHT AT DEL MAR’S  ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE Annual Event Offers Live Music, Craft Fare and Hotel Deals in the Village of Del Mar   DEL MAR, Calif.  – -April 6, 2015 – Offering front-row sunset views, crisp ocean breezes and live music, Del Mar’s Summer Solstice is the most exhilarating way to usher in the summer season. The annual event, presented by the Del Mar Village Association, is held on June 18, 2015 at Del Mar’s Powerhouse Park. With live music, a stunning Pacific coastline, culinary creations from Del Mar’s top chefs and curated selections from California´s best wineries and breweries, Summer Solstice offers an idyllic evening of West Coast summer fun. Live music performed by local band Semisi & FulaBula will set the tone with South Pacific rhythms as guests dine on delectable dishes from participating Del Mar restaurants. Local favorites include Pacifica Del Mar, Kitchen 1540, Cafe Secret, Del Mar Rendezvous and Jake’s Del Mar. Benefitting the Del Mar Village Association, proceeds from the event are dedicated to enhancing the vitality of the historic Del Mar Village.  A silent auction will feature gifts and experiences from local vendors and sponsors. As the sun sets and the night comes alive, guests will be treated to a tiki torch paddle out and surf...

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2nd Annual Ment’or Charity Golf Tournament

Posted by | Apr 28, 2015 | |

2nd Annual Ment’or Charity Golf Tournament Please join Chefs Jérôme Bocuse, Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller on the course, to celebrate Team USA’s historic win at the 2015 Bocuse d’Or competition and to inspire the next generation of great chefs.Golf alongside some of the country’s most esteemed chefs at New York City’s newest luxury links-style golf course, while raising necessary funds to provide educational opportunities for young culinarians and promote the Bocuse d’Or Team USA as they go for gold in 2017.Monday, June 15, 2015 11:00am Arrival & Warm-up, 12:00pm Shot Gun Start Cocktail, Dinner & Awards Reception to Follow Special Prizes & Silent Auction Opportunities Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point 500 Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx, NY HOSTED BY: Chef Daniel Boulud, Chairman, ment’or Chef Thomas Keller, President, ment’or Chef Jérôme Bocuse, Vice President, ment’orSpecial “birdie” treats by Team USA 2015 Silver Winner  Chefs Philip Tessier and Skylar Stover $1,500 per person or $5,000 per foursome (includes greens fees, cart, food & beverage) If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, please visit mentorbkb.org/donate or send a check to: Ment’or, Ltd, Attn: Young Yun, 16 East 40th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016.We look forward to sharing this wonderful day of food, fun and golf with you!Click here to purchase tickets or email info@mentorbkb.org for more information. Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point is an 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature Design, links-style golf course.  Sitting...

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RED¹S BAR & GRILL AT THE WIGWAM DEBUTS NEW LOOK

Posted by | Apr 27, 2015 | |

PRESS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   Media Contact J Public Relations 619-255-7069 Wigwam@jpublicrelations.com            RED¹S BAR & GRILL AT THE WIGWAM DEBUTS NEW LOOK Iconic Arizona Landmark Revamps Culinary Scene     PHOENIX (April 6, 2015) ­ Red¹s Bar & Grill at The Wigwam, an iconic Arizona landmark and AAA Four-Diamond resort, unveils a new look following an extensive renovation of its interior and exterior structures at The Wigwam. New features include an expansive openness with indoor/outdoor seating, new menus, 14 TV¹s and 12 different craft beers on tap, making it the perfect destination to catch up with friends in an inviting atmosphere as well as watch a sports game. The restaurant transformation focuses on approachable American cuisine, with classic favorites paired with handcrafted cocktails and craft beer.   ³As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, we¹re excited about Red¹s refresh and the new look it brings to The Wigwam,² states George McGann, vice president managing director of The Wigwam. ³The new space elevates the dining experience for locals and visitors, and provides a gathering spot to create memories over excellent food and drinks.²   The most notable enhancements to Red¹s Bar & Grill include new décor and furniture throughout the space, creating a relaxed and comfortable environment. Retractable doors enhance the openness of the space and create a sense of arrival with stunning views of the golf courses. The contemporary design incorporates...

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