Monthly Archives: June 2018

Qatar Airways prepares to unite football fans as it begins the official countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

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Qatar Airways’ momentum soars as seven-day countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM begins Award-winning airline will unite fans in Russia this summer for one of the most anticipated events on the global sports calendar   Qatar Airways provides triple-daily services to Moscow and daily flights to St. Petersburg DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Macao Government Tourism Office at the City of Gastronomy Festival in Parma, Italy

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MACAO, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) attended the City of Gastronomy Festival in Parma from 2nd to 3rd June at the invitation of this Creative City of Gastronomy in Italy, seizing the opportunity to manifest Macao’s new status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and meet with representatives of… Read the full press release

Sleep Inn announces the opening of its new property in Ankeny, Iowa

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Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny-Des Moines Iowa Opens ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleep Inn, a proven leader in midscale, continues its significant growth with the opening of a 67-room property in Ankeny, Iowa, a rapidly developing suburb of Des Moines. The Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny-Des Moines hotel reflects the proven prototype design introduced… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection further expands its Caribbean offerings with its first all-inclusive properties

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New Properties Mark the First All-Inclusive Option for the Brand ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emotions All-Inclusive Resorts by Hodelpa, in Juan Dolio and Playa Dorada, Dominican Republic, are the latest resorts to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, further expanding the brand’s Caribbean offerings with the brand’s first all-inclusive properties. Known for inspiring individuality, the Ascend Hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels and Stratus Development Partners to develop five new properties in Santa Clara, California

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Stratus Development Partners, LLC to Develop Five New Properties ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Cambria Hotels brand, entered into a multi-unit agreement with Stratus Development Partners, LLC to develop five Cambria properties, beginning with a 180-room new construction hotel in Santa Clara, Calif. “The Cambria Hotels brand… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman named Jordan’s Leading Hotel at the 2018 World Travel Awards

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Amman, Jordan, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman won the coveted title of Jordan’s Leading Hotel at the 2018 World Travel Awards recently held in Ras Al Khaimah.  The World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, with the hotel in Amman leading the… Read the full press release

Luxury Travel Advisor again names Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora the Best Luxury Beach Hotel Worldwide

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has again been named the Best Luxury Beach Hotel Worldwide by Luxury Travel Advisor, in their annual Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognise companies considered to be the top luxury suppliers in the travel industry. The recipients were honoured at Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin names Julien Carralero as its new General Manager

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Tianjin, China, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin welcomes Julien Carralero as its new General Manager. A seasoned leader in the hospitality industry, Julien’s career with Four Seasons spans over 20 years and includes senior management positions at Four Seasons hotels and resorts in California, Paris, Budapest, and most recently in Baltimore, Maryland. His appointment in Tianjin is his 5th with the company…. Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific to use alternative jet fuel to fly its new fleet of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft home to Hong Kong

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Airline committed to achieving goal of carbon neutral growth from 2020 HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is underscoring its strong commitment to eco-efficiency by planning to use a blend of alternative jet fuel to fly its new fleet of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft home to Hong Kong. The airline has 20 of… Read the full press release

Emirates launches special fares to Santiago

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of its 5 July launch, Emirates is offering special fares to Santiago.  Travellers from the UAE can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today until 18th June 2018 for travel between travel between 5th July 2018 and 31st January 2019. Economy… Read the full press release

Emirates to deploy Airbus A380 serving the Dubai-Osaka route

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Daily A380 service effective 28th October – two of three Japanese gateways will be served by the iconic Airbus flagship DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will introduce regular scheduled commercial Airbus A380 services to Osaka (KIX) in Japan on 28 October 2018*. The deployment of the double-decker… Read the full press release

The American Heart Association unveiled two Hands-Only CPR training kiosks today at Oakland International Airport

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Interactive machine teaches life-saving skill to travelers in five minutes Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – unveiled two Hands-Only CPR training kiosks today at Oakland International Airport during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, an annual observance… Read the full press release

Embraer appoints Ron Baur as SVP Strategy and Hussein Dabbas as General Manager Special Projects for Middle East & Africa

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announces today (06/04/2018) the appointment of Ron Baur as Senior Vice President Strategy and Hussein Dabbas as General Manager Special Projects for Middle East & Africa. Both executives will join the Commercial Aviation business unit to strengthen Embraer’s global marketing & sales team… Read the full press release

Nashville International Airport welcomes 8th & Roast Coffee Co. by global restaurateur HMSHost

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NASHVILLE, TN, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Nashville International Airport continues to delight travelers by bringing the city’s charm into the airport. A distinct member of Nashville’s 8th Avenue / Melrose neighborhood is now represented in the airport with the opening of 8th & Roast Coffee Co. by global restaurateur HMSHost. Located in the… Read the full press release

Las Vegas: The Entertainment city of the world

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Palo Alto, CA, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The city of Las Vegas is known as a universal goal of betting in the clubhouse that are situated over this city and the nightlife that is offered to the voyagers, who visit this goal from various parts of the world. For single ladies voyagers to… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley announces line-up of festivals, outdoor adventures, competitions this summer 2018

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The celebrated Bluesdays turns 10 and Hot August Nights “Show n’ Shine” debuts June 9 Newly renovated High Camp expands summer dining options with Marketplace and Granite Bistro Olympic Valley, Calif., 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — While skiers and snowboarders enjoyed their last days on the slopes over Memorial Day weekend, Squaw Valley prepares… Read the full press release

The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund helps Mitchell House School set up an outdoor classroom

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund has provided furniture which has enabled a local school to set up an outdoor classroom. Mitchell House School used funding from the airport to buy tables and chairs, which are set up on its grounds when weather permits. The… Read the full press release

British Airways and Fiji Airways announce codeshare partnership

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, have today announced a new partnership which will open up more routes between London and the South Pacific than ever before. With its idyllic beaches, world-famous dive sites and lush green forests, Fiji and its extremely popular island destinations… Read the full press release

The Fascination Of Kuta Beach In Lombok

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Bali, Indonesia, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — If you hear “Kuta Beach” word, maybe you will immediately think ‘ah yes, the beach in Bali’. Not entirely wrong, but also not entirely true. Kuta Beach is not only on the Bali island. Lombok Island also has a beach called Kuta beach. No less beautiful than… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings Dale Jr’s Whisky River at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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HMSHost serves up southern hospitality with beloved NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. RDU Airport, N.C., 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Good times and great food have landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) with the grand opening of Dale Jr’s Whisky River in Terminal 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. officially opened his latest restaurant in partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost,… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Widerøe’s new service to Bergen, Norway

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavia’s largest regional airline Widerøe has today (05/06/2018) announced that it is to start operating a twice weekly service between Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) and Bergen in Norway. The new service will commence on 17th August 2018 with departures on Mondays and Fridays with connections available in Bergen… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates a unique milestone as its fleet reaches 100 aircraft

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SPECIAL LIVERY REVEALED AND  WIZZ FOUNDATION LAUNCHED BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, celebrates a unique milestone today as its fleet reaches 100 aircraft. To mark the event, a special livery on one of Wizz… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality and atmosfair to set up a second self-sufficient water treatment plant in the Egyptian desert

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Deutsche Hospitality joins forces with atmosfair to fund a second solar-powered water treatment plant Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — 10,000 people in Asmant to the South-West of Cairo have been enjoying access to clean drinking water with effect from this month following a cooperative project between Deutsche Hospitality and the… Read the full press release

Viking offers guests the opportunity to experience The Passion Play in Oberammergau with a new river cruisetour itinerary

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Setting Sail in Spring 2020, Viking Will Offer New River Cruisetour Focused on Germany’s Famous Live Performance Los Angeles, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® ( www.vikingcruises.com) today (June 4, 2018) announced a new river cruisetour itinerary that will allow guests the rare opportunity to experience ThePassion Play in Oberammergau, which is performed only every 10 years…. Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport welcomes new route to Antwerp, Belgium with VLM airlines

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ABERDEEN, UK, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — VLM Airlines, the Belgium airline that currently operates scheduled European services from Birmingham and London City, today (Monday 4th June 2018) launched direct flights from Aberdeen to its hub airport, Antwerp, Belgium’s second city. Antwerp is located in the northern region of Belgium and is the capital of the… Read the full press release

Radisson Collection signs The Tsinandali Estate, A Radisson Collection Hotel in Kakheti, Georgia

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is excited to announce the signing of the first Radisson Collection hotel in Eastern Europe and Russia. The Tsinandali Estate, A Radisson Collection Hotel will open its doors in October 2018 in the iconic wine region of Kakheti, Georgia. True to Radisson Collection’s pioneering ethos, the Tsinandali Estate… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® to manage a new, ultra-luxury hotel in Houston, set to open in 2023

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HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been selected by McNair Interests to manage a new, ultra-luxury hotel in Houston. Set to open in 2023, the hotel will be Rosewood’s second in Texas and their ninth in the United States. Ideally located in the city’s exclusive Uptown District, the hotel will… Read the full press release

IAG now accepts applications for its third Hangar 51 global innovation programme

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — International Airlines Group (IAG) is launching its third Hangar 51 global innovation programme in collaboration with British Airways, Avios and IAG Cargo. The initiative will be based in London at the companies’ headquarters. Start-ups from around the world are invited to join the industry-leading programme. Up to ten… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific inaugurates direct service between Dublin and Hong Kong

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The latest route in the airline’s expanding European network heralds the first non-stop link between Ireland and Asia HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today (June 2, 2018) celebrated the launch of its non-stop service between Dublin and Hong Kong. The new route is the airline’s third European service to inaugurate in… Read the full press release