Daily Archives: April 3, 2018

VisitScotland: the Scottish Government Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund now open for applications

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EDINBURGH, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — A new fund designed to help rural areas in Scotland invest in the quality of their tourism offering opens to applications today (30 March 2018). Administered by VisitScotland, the Scottish Government Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund will support sustainable, well planned, inspiring and collaborative infrastructure projects to enable more… Read the full press release

Rezidor Hotel Group further expands in Saudi Arabia with the opening of two new Park Inn by Radisson hotels

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the upper mid-scale hotel brand of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of two new hotels in Saudi Arabia – Park Inn by Radisson Hotel and Apartments Dammam Industrial City and Park Inn by Radisson Jubail Industrial City. The Radisson Hotel… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson introduces expanded suite of MagnusCards Card Decks to enable greater ease and independence for persons with autism

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TORONTO, CANADA, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With World Autism Awareness Day celebrations underway, Toronto Pearson has announced the release of 10 new MagnusCards Card Decks — fun, step-by-step visual and audio guidance on how to navigate a busy airport environment for persons with autism and other cognitive special needs. The latest Card Decks help… Read the full press release

Qantas Group launches its second AVRO Accelerator program

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Group is inviting the world’s most innovative startups, scaleups and digital disruptors to apply for its second AVRO Accelerator program. The AVRO Accelerator, run in partnership with Slingshot (opens in new window), gives entrepreneurs the chance to work with Qantas Group to develop, incubate and scale their businesses. The… Read the full press release

Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai recognized with “Top 10 Business Hotels of China” award at the 13th China Hotel Starlight Awards

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Shanghai, China, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai is honored to receive an award for “Top 10 Business Hotels of China” at the 13th China Hotel Starlight Awards which took place from the 28th to the 29th of March at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai. Often hailed as “the Oscars of China’s hotel… Read the full press release

Schiphol Airport introduces the biggest zero-emissions bus fleet in Europe

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From today, public transport at and around Schiphol Airport is a lot greener. This is thanks to the introduction of 100 electric buses. Together they comprise the biggest zero-emissions bus fleet in Europe, which will increase to no fewer than 258 electric buses by 2021. Schiphol, Netherlands, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Schiphol Airport and… Read the full press release

English Heritage launches campaign to tackle urgent repairs of England’s historic cannons

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English Heritage has launched an appeal to save some of the nation’s historic cannons. The call comes as the charity reveal a newly conserved Edwardian gun as part of a new project at Pendennis Castle. SWINDON, UK, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — England’s historic cannons at coastal locations around the country are at risk of damage… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines strengthens partnership with the Lufthansa Group and enhances its HighFlyer programme

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Lufthansa and SWISS will be the first partner airlines to participate in the Singapore Airlines HighFlyer Programme SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With effect from 2 April 2018, businesses that are members of the Singapore Airlines HighFlyer programme in Singapore and Australia can earn HighFlyer points when flying on Lufthansa and SWISS operated flights… Read the full press release

RwandAir and Question Coffee joins forces to support women farmers and their families in Rwanda

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KIGALI, Rwanda, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — RwandAir and Question Coffee announced today a ground breaking partnership to serve Rwandan specialty coffee on all of RwandAir flights with over 2 million cups to be offered in the next 2 years. This partnership allows passengers the opportunity to support small holder women farmers andtheir families in… Read the full press release

Arik Air wins Nigerian Aviation Awards for the Best Air Crew of The Year 2017 Domestic route

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Lagos, Nigeria, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading airline has been honoured with the prestigious Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Awards for the Best Air Crew of The Year 2017 Domestic route. The award which was presented to the airline at a well-attended ceremony held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, March… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas welcomes John Miranda as Chef de Cuisine at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire

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HONG KONG, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is delighted to announce the appointment of John Miranda as Chef de Cuisine at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire. This appointment carries extra gravitas as Chef Miranda has been a key part of the Twist five-star kitchen since 2011. His continued dedication to enhancing the award-winning offerings… Read the full press release

Christoph Waltz joins Mandarin Oriental’s “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan” advertising campaign

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HONG KONG, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning Austrian actor, Christoph Waltz, is the newest celebrity fan to join Mandarin Oriental’s USD multi-million global advertising campaign “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan”. The campaign elegantly connects Mandarin Oriental’s well-recognized symbol – the fan – with international celebrities who regularly stay at the Group’s hotels. In… Read the full press release