Category Archives: Business

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC announces the appointment of Sebastien Giannini as Executive Chef

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Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC announces the appointment of internationally-acclaimed Chef Sebastien Giannini as Executive Chef to the capital city’s only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel.  In his role, Giannini will oversee the Hotel’s award-wining restaurants including celebrated chef Michael Mina’s BOURBON STEAK; DC’s go-to spot for power breakfast, DC Tea… Read the full press release

WoodSpring Suites announces two new hotel openings in California

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — WoodSpring Suites, an extended stay hotel franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to capitalize on development opportunities in the Western U.S. with two new hotel openings in California: the WoodSpring Suites Riverside-Corona-Norco and the WoodSpring Suites Redlands San Bernardino. “We’re thrilled to expand our extended stay footprint to a pair… Read the full press release

Kristi McKenney named Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Oakland

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Former Airport exec Kristi McKenney moves up to new role Oakland, Calif., 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Veteran aviation executive Kristi McKenney has been named Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Oakland.  Executive Director Danny Wan announced the appointment today after the Port’s governing Board created the new position last month.  Ms. McKenney… Read the full press release

HMSHost invites travelers to spread notes of kindness at airports across North America

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HMSHost empowers travelers to spread notes of kindness at airports across North America BETHESDA, Md., 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Share some kindness with a fellow traveler. That’s the message global restaurateur HMSHost is out to spread this month as part of its Share Your Love: Notes of Kindness campaign. A simple message or act of kindness… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group welcomes Bernardo Hees to its Board of Directors

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) (the “Company”) today (Feb. 10, 2020) announced that Bernardo Hees has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and named Independent Chairman of the Board and Chair of the Board’s Executive Committee, effective immediately. Over the last 15… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways offers incredible fares on its popular domestic routes to and from Samui

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Offering amazing fares on domestic & international routes to and from Samui Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited launches the “Samui Super Sale” promotion, offering incredible fares on its popular domestic routes to and from Samui such as, Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Samui, Chiang Mai – Samui, Phuket –… Read the full press release

Iberia extends sponsorship agreement with the Spanish Basketball Federation through 2024

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The Spanish airline has extended its agreement with the Spanish Basketball Federation through 2024. Iberia has also renewed its commitment to the “Woman Universe” project. Madrid, Spain, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia’s Executive Chairman Luis Gallego, and Spanish Basketball Federation President Jorge Garbajosa today (07-02-2020) renewed the sponsorship agreement for the 2012-2024 period… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland launches a brand-new audio guide for the iconic Edinburgh Castle

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A star-studded cast will take visitors to Edinburgh Castle on a journey through the castle’s history in a brand-new audio guide. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A star-studded cast will take visitors to Edinburgh Castle on a journey through the castle’s history as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launches a brand-new audio guide… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland announces £842,802 funding to support conservation repair projects to historic buildings throughout Scotland

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Funding boost for conservation repair projects to historic buildings throughout Scotland. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland has announced funding of £842,802 to support conservation repair projects to historic buildings throughout the country. The funding has been awarded to four heritage projects, including £92,387 to Hospitalfield House in Arbroath. Hospitalfield… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Hannover Hauptbahnhof Ost opens its doors for business

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220 rooms across 14 floors at the heart of the capital of Lower Saxony Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Another new generation IntercityHotel has joined the Deutsche Hospitality portfolio. The four-star IntercityHotel Hannover Hauptbahnhof Ost opened its doors for business on 10 February to become the second hotel in the… Read the full press release

VisitBritain/VisitEngland to mark British Tourist Authority’s 50th anniversary with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The contribution of tourism to the UK economy is being highlighted this week as Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall join VisitBritain/VisitEngland to mark the British Tourist Authority’s (BTA) 50th anniversary. More than 100 representatives from across the UK’s tourism industry… Read the full press release

Air Canada adds PayPal as new payment option for customers

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has introduced a new payment option for customers by enabling them to use PayPal when purchasing tickets online at aircanada.com in Canada. The popular online payment system offers a secure and convenient means to buy tickets, with customers able to pay for their flights with their preferred… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia announces series of initiatives to support tourism operators in the wake of bushfire and coronavirus crises

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Sydney, Australia, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has today (7 February 2020) announced a series of initiatives that will be implemented as part of the 2020 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE20), to provide direct support to Australian tourism operators in the wake of the devastating bushfire and coronavirus crises. This year’s special edition… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces new geographical responsibilities of Area Senior Vice Presidents for Eastern Europe, Russia & Turkey and UK, Ireland & Western Europe

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the new geographical responsibilities of Area Senior Vice President for Central & Southern Europe (CESE), Yilmaz Yildirimlar, and Area Senior Vice President for Northern Europe, Tom Flanagan Karttunen. Further to… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its first Radisson branded hotel in South Africa

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit. Radisson is Radisson Hotel Group’s fourth brand and 13th hotel to open in South Africa. This achievement brings Radisson Hotel Group’s African portfolio to almost… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces 173-room Radisson Hotel Gorizont Rostov-on-Don in Russia set to open in 2020

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce a new 173-room hotel, the Radisson Hotel Gorizont Rostov-on-Don, set to open in 2020. Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said: “We are extremely proud to establish Radisson in Russia, and with this, further strengthening… Read the full press release

Cocktail enthusiasts can explore exciting cocktail making Experiences available on the Hilton Honors Experiences Platform this February

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McLean, Virginia, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Like many others who explored their “sober curiosity” during January, you may have found it was the longest 31 days of your life. You’re also probably ready to add a drink or two back into rotation. As you look to wet your whistle, consider using February to… Read the full press release

Rosewood Sand Hill ranked No. 20 in California in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings

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Rosewood Sand Hill ranked among the world’s best luxury hotels Menlo Park, CA, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in Menlo Park, California, is pleased to announce that it has earned a Gold Badge in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings and was ranked No…. Read the full press release

Rosewood CordeValle earned a Gold Badge in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings

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Rosewood CordeValle ranked among the world’s best luxury hotels San Martin, CA , 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood CordeValle, the idyllic resort in Northern California, is pleased to announce that it has earned a Gold Badge in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings and was ranked No. 19 in California Resorts, No…. Read the full press release

A rare moment in Silversea’s history: Silver Cloud and Silver Whisper meet in Antarctica’s Wilhelmina Bay

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Miami, FL, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests traveling aboard Silversea’s Silver Cloud and Silver Whisper enjoyed a rare moment in the cruise line’s history when the two ships met in Antarctica’s Wilhelmina Bay on February 4, 2020. The rendezvous was a pioneering moment in more ways than one, as Silver Whisper became the first-ever ship to visit Antarctica on… Read the full press release

Gaia Gaja named as the Godmother of Silversea’s new ultra-luxury ship Silver Moon

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Monaco, Europe, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hailed by many as the ‘Queen of Barbaresco,’ Gaia Gaja has been named as the Godmother of Silversea’s new ultra-luxury ship Silver Moon. Gaja is of the fifth generation to own and manage the renowned Gaja winery in the small Italian town of Barbaresco—a family-run business and… Read the full press release

The Balmoral welcomes own resident Gaelic poet to commemorate special occasions with traditional Scottish literature

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Edinburgh hotel says ‘fáilte’[1] to its own resident Gaelic poet, offering a bespoke service to commemorate special occasions with traditional Scottish literature. LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In honour of Valentine’s Day, The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel, will launch a unique, romantic offering for guests. The hotel’s new Poet in Residence… Read the full press release

Bath Christmas Market wins Gold award for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards

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Bath Christmas Market was the recipient of the Gold award for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at yesterday evening’s South West England Tourism Excellence Awards. Bath, UK, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious ceremony, held at Exeter Cathedral, celebrated the very best of the South West, with 107 different awards presented following a rigorous judging process… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Rosewood Yangon in Myanmar

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A landmark building begins a new life as an ultra-luxury heritage hotel Hongkong, China, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Showcasing a fusion of contemporary Burmese style and old-world grandeur, Rosewood Yangon opens its doors today. As Myanmar continues to welcome a fast-growing number of international travelers, the hotel takes on a transformative role in… Read the full press release

Dusit International announces Dusit Tu Hoa Palace, Hanoi, slated to open in Q4 2023

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Upscale hotel is slated to open in Q4 2023 on the northern shores of West Lake in the city’s high-end Tay Ho district. Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a long-term agreement with Vietnamese real estate developers General Technology Joint… Read the full press release

Delaware North brings Stomping Ground Brewing Co to Melbourne Airport

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Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Stomping Ground Brewing Co. this week opened its new brewery and beer hall at Melbourne Airport – the first working brewery inside an airport in Australia, and only the fourth in the world. Located in Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport, where Delaware North has operated food and… Read the full press release

Contour Airlines announces plans to establish an aircraft base at the Indianapolis International Airport

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Contour Airlines, a premium, regional airline, as the company announced plans to establish an aircraft base at IND INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Feb. 5, 2020) during Routes Americas, an aviation event convening decision makers from airlines, airports and destinations around the world, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger joined executives… Read the full press release

Lavazza becomes the first Italian partner in KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Programme

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (05 February 2020), Lavazza and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines signed an agreement which will make the coffee company the first Italian partner in KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Programme. The programme contributes actively to making the airline industry more sustainable by stimulating the availability of sustainable aviation fuel… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport recognized its most outstanding retail, airline and environmental partners

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The past year at Budapest Airport was characterized by increasing passenger traffic, development and sustainability. Budapest Airport handed out awards at a gala dinner to its most outstanding retail, airline and environmental partners, who contributed to Ferenc Liszt International Airport remaining the fastest developing airport in the… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services to host its 8th annual Construction Summit on February 19, 2020

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Chicago, IL, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) will host its 8th annual Construction Summit on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd,, Chicago, Illinois 60612. This event will feature over 75 exhibitors providing information… Read the full press release