DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement with Brazil’s RM Ground Services to purchase a majority stake in the company. The acquisition marks dnata’s first step into the South American continent. RM Ground Services, which was founded by Ricardo Morrison in… Read the full press release
Tokyo, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) launched mobile site in English for domestic service , providing English-speaking customers with more convenience including the domestic flight booking and purchase, and view reservation function, which are same as those on JAL’s website for domesitc flights in English (www.jal.co.jp/en/). The number of foreign visitors to Japan… Read the full press release
Dubai, U.A.E., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach introduces a series of enticing events and a host of inviting activities throughout the festive season. Whether it’s a celebratory Christmas Eve gathering or a fabulous New Year’s Eve party to ring in the next year in style, guests can revel… Read the full press release
Shenzhen, China, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Introducing the new Grill Bar menu at FOO restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. On the terrace of FOO, the green oasis restaurant in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD), refreshed by autumn breeze and listening to the symphony of the waterfall stream and sizzling charcoal… Read the full press release
Intimate boutique-style hotel in the heart of Dubai’s business district 106 rooms and suites designed explicitly for global business travellers and sophisticated leisure guests A variety of dining and drinking options within the hotel and steps away A private rooftop spa, fitness and leisure oasis Full access to Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach,… Read the full press release
Dubai’s second Four Seasons is now confirming arrivals beginning April 15, 2016 Dubai, U.A.E., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Just a year after opening its first hotel in the city, Four Seasons unveils a second and completely distinct choice for today’s sophisticated global travellers: the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre. Located… Read the full press release
Four Seasons brings magic to Manhattan with a holiday tree lighting, New Year’s Eve soiree, and more New York, U.S.A., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This holiday season, join in the festivities at Four Seasons Hotel New York for an unforgettable New York experience. From an indulgent Christmas Day Brunch to the New Year’s soiree of… Read the full press release
Chef Masanobu Hoshina brings creative concepts for authentic Japanese cuisines Guangzhou, China, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recently appointed Masanobu Hoshina as Japanese Chef of Kumoi. With nearly 25 years of working experiences across Japan and around the world, Chef Masa is ready to lead Kumoi, the first choice among local guests and… Read the full press release
Hampshire, England, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire floral designer Russell New will host a Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop, inviting guests to welcome the festive season in the stunning grounds of Dogmersfield Park. Russell and his team from Blomster Designs will share tips on how to create elegant, handmade wreaths… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, China, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Savvy travellers will be rewarded this fall when booking direct through FourSeasons.com, thanks to the new Best Rate Guarantee at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. As guests increasingly turn to the digital world to research destinations and hotel information, it is more important than ever for… Read the full press release
PLOVDIV, Bulgaria, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixteen Bulgarian wine cellars have already been selected in the program of the most prestigious wine contest Concours Mondial de Bruxelles; five of them are from the Plovdiv region. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be carried out from 28 April to 1 May 2016 in Plovdiv. Over 320 members… Read the full press release
HARBOR TRUCKERS CAN AVOID DAYTIME PEAK FOR SOME TRANSACTIONS Oakland, CA, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A Port of Oakland marine terminal is opening on certain nights and Saturday’s in an experiment to accelerate containerized trade flow. The trial-basis program precedes a port wide plan for Saturday operations expected in the first quarter of 2016. Oakland… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths was named the CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year. A new category established for 2015, this award is given to the airport executive who has demonstrated outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of their business and the industry…. Read the full press release
DUBAI, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has announced a line-up of five up-and-coming UAE bands for musicDXB, an initiative launched with Katy Perry’s performance at the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner and a pop-up show by UK swing kings Jack Pack at Dubai International, the world’s largest stage and number one international airport. “Katy Perry… Read the full press release
UPGRADED IPAD AND ANDROID APPS AVAILABLE SOON FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, has redesigned its website to offer a fresh, modern look and user friendly experience across both desktop and mobile devices, complementing the individual websites of its member airlines. Upgrades to its iPad and Android apps… Read the full press release
We are proud to announce that Gil Lankanfushi, Maldives has won the 2016 Conde Nast Johansens Spa Awards for Excellence in the Best New Comer category – Africa, Indian Ocean and Middle East. MALDIVES, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — “The Eden of the Indian Ocean, Gili Lankanfushi is a favourite with spa aficionados and… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania, has been selected to host the Africa & India Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. Set to take place on Saturday, April 9th, 2016, the dazzling red-carpet ceremony will welcome hospitality leaders and luminaries from across the regions…. Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was named Asia Pacific Airline of the Year at last night’s 2015 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence held in Singapore. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “To be named CAPA Asia Pacific Airline of the year rounds off a big year of… Read the full press release
Senior Executive Joins Airline after Resignation from Southwest Board of Directors DALLAS, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Tom Nealon will join Southwest Airlines in January 2016 as Executive Vice President Strategy & Innovation. Until recently, Nealon served Southwest as a member of its Board of Directors. He… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s international field conservation initiative, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP), will receive $2.6 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support its efforts to protect endangered species and improve the… Read the full press release
Total passengers set to double to 7 billion by 2034 Government policies can counteract economic headwinds Geneva, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its updated passenger growth forecast, projecting that passenger numbers are expected to reach 7 billion by 2034 with a 3.8% average annual growth in demand (2014… Read the full press release
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, global NGO Sustainable Travel International met with Panama’s new Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Him, to discuss best practice approaches to the development of ecotourism in Panama. The objective of the work being conducted is a comprehensive and stakeholder-driven vision for the development of national parks and… Read the full press release
Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Burba Hotel Network (BHN) and Horwath HTL – India, hosts of the upcoming Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI), are pleased to announce that the 2016 conference will be returning to Mumbai in late autumn of 2016. The conference will be held on 17-18 November 2016, at… Read the full press release
First luxury tent and villa encampment for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® HONG KONG, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Waterfall Management Sole Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos, scheduled to open 2017 as a luxury escape that will epitomize the collection’s A Sense of… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Ms. Niamh O’Connell to the newly created position of group vice president of wellness development. In her role, Ms. O’Connell will lead and supervise the strategic, global development of spa, wellness and recreation… Read the full press release
Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, last week began operations with its first 230-seat Airbus A321ceo1 and today invited media representatives from several of the company’s largest markets aboard for a demonstration flight at London Luton Airport, one of Wizz Air’s busiest… Read the full press release
MADRID, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia has just launched IberiaPluStore, an online store located in the Iberia Plus section on iberia.com, with more than 150 leading brands (Adidas, Apple Store, Banana Republic, Desigual, Disney Store, Dockers, GAP, Toys R us, FNAC, The Body Shop, etc.). When accessing these brands’ websites via IberiaPluStore, Iberia Plus customers will earn Avios… Read the full press release
Agreement signed in 2013 led to collection of 500,000 euros in customer donations to “100% Vaccinated Children” campaign. Via a platform developed by Amadeus, people buying flight tickets on the www.iberia.com website are invited to donate between three and 20 euros. The new campaign launched on the occasion of Universal Children’s Day led to a… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With just a month to go until the big day, Stirling Castle is swinging into the Christmas spirit with a series of events and offers including late night shopping, festive feasting and Christmas carols. Stirling Castle has once again transformed its esplanade shop for the festive season into… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has opened a third “Mother’s Room” at O’Hare International Airport in Terminal 1. O’Hare’s newest Mother’s Room is located past security in Terminal 1, B Concourse across from Gate B10. This amenity offers… Read the full press release