Monthly Archives: September 2018

Hyatt announces the winners of The Good Taste Series Americas Regional culinary Competition

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Competing against 11 up-and-coming chefs, Jonathan Pasion and Leo Minelli Awarded First Place in Regional Cooking Competition: The Good Taste Series Americas Regional Competition. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt today (September 27, 2018) announced the winners of its fifth-annual culinary competition The Good Taste Series Americas Regional Competition: Chefs Jonathan Pasion of Andaz… Read the full press release

Hyatt debuts in Kenya with dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels expected to open in 2020

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The project will mark the introduction of Hyatt’s select service brands into Kenya with the first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (September 26, 2018) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Kanha Limited for the first Hyatt-branded… Read the full press release

Hyatt to open nine additional Hyatt-branded hotels in Africa by the end of 2020

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Hyatt announces three new development deals in Africa, strengthening its brand presence in the East and North of the continent CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (September 26, 2018)  that nine additional Hyatt-branded hotels are expected to open in Africa by the end of 2020. Fulfilling last year’s… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay hotel and residences expected to open in 2021

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today(September 25, 2018) plans for Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay, a hotel and residences development expected to open in 2021, marking the Andaz brand’s first property in the Caribbean. To be developed by Vista Development Ltd. of Pronet Capital, LLC, the property… Read the full press release

British Airways Executive Club members can now collect double the Avios with new promotion

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Members of the Executive Club can collect double Avios when they book and fly before the end of the year Promotion applies across all routes and cabins LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the British Airways Executive Club can now collect double the Avios when they fly, thanks to a new offer… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays unveils offers to Europe’s magical Christmas markets

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — We may have just enjoyed one of the hottest summers on record in the UK but with the weather taking a chilly turn and the Christmas countdown starting, now is the time to book a visit to one of Europe’s magical Christmas markets. With a merry selection of… Read the full press release

British designer Ozwald Boateng to bring modern contemporary twist to British Airways uniforms

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Savile Row tailoring expert, Ozwald Boateng OBE, is to be the next in an auspicious line-up of British designers to develop uniforms for the airline. Boateng, who is known for bringing a modern contemporary twist to the classic British institution of tailoring, will be designing a collection for… Read the full press release

British Airways starts direct flights to Osaka, Japan from March 31, 2019

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers are set to soak up Osaka next summer as the airline is launching direct flights to Japan’s second largest city. The four-per-week service takes off from March 31, 2019 with flights departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and landing into Osaka’s Kansai International Airport. The new route takes… Read the full press release

British Airways to launch new three-times-a-day flights from London City Airport to Munich

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to launch new three-times-a-day flights from London City Airport to the Bavarian beer capital of Munich next year. The year-round flights, which start on February 16, means British Airways will offer four German routes from London City, with each-way hand baggage only fares to Munich from £59. As well… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport partners with the Cancer Fund for Children to provide the Travel for Treatment grant to families with sick children

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has partnered with the Cancer Fund for Children to provide families with sick children access to the Travel for Treatment grant. Those who need specialised care, such as a bone marrow transplant, often have to travel to England for procedures that are not available… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to host the inaugural ‘CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit’, from 5-6 February 2019 in Doha

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Qatar Airways looks forward to welcoming senior industry decision-makers to the first conference of its kind in the Middle East  The conference will take place from 5-6 February 2019 in Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce its partnership with leading aviation market intelligence body, CAPA –… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named winner of the ‘Best Food and Beverages’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ awards categories at the APEX 2019 Global Passenger Choice Awards

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The Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) 2019 Global Passenger Choice Awards (PCAs) recognise excellence in seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment and Wi-Fi Qatar Airways won two global awards: ‘Best Food and Beverage’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways received two awards from the Airline… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces new routes connecting Seattle and San Diego to El Paso, Texas this winter

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New routes will connect Seattle and San Diego to the West Texas city starting this winter Seattle, Washington, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (Sep 27, 2018) it will begin daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and El Paso International Airport, along with daily nonstop service between El Paso and San Diego International Airport. El Paso is a… Read the full press release

Madrid strengthens its international image in China as MICE destination

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Madrid City Council’s Tourism Department –through Madrid Convention Bureau (MCB)– is holding a roadshow in China to promote the capital as a venue for professional meetings This week Shanghai and Beijing will host two events aimed at presenting the destination of Madrid to fifty Chinese companies and agencies with an interest in holding their events… Read the full press release

Norwegian named a Four-Star Low-Cost Airline by The Airline Passenger Experience

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has been named a Four-Star Low-Cost Airline by The Airline Passenger Experience (APEX), the highest honor for low-cost airlines. Their Official Airline Ratings™ was the first airline rating program based solely on certified passenger feedback and Norwegian was one of ten low-cost airlines worldwide to receive… Read the full press release

NATO and EUROCONTROL to work closer together to enhance flight efficiency, airspace capacity and military mission effectiveness

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr Camille Grand, Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment of NATO and Mr Eamonn Brennan, Director General of EUROCONTROL want to intensify the collaboration between NATO and EUROCONTROL to master current and future challenges for civil and military aviation. Today (24 September 2018) they agreed to work closer… Read the full press release

CANSO and EUROCONTROL to jointly address challenges posed by the growth in European air traffic

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — At a high-level CEO meeting yesterday, senior representatives of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) in Europe and the Director General of EUROCONTROL discussed how the two organisations can work more closely to address the pressing issues of airspace capacity across Europe. The meeting focused on… Read the full press release

Port of Saint Petersburg and MSC Cruises celebrate MSC Meraviglia’s maiden call to the port

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Europe’s iconic cruise ship closes her 2018 summer season on a high note in the beautiful Northern Capital Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ —Last week, the Port of Saint Petersburg welcomed MSC Meraviglia, one of MSC Cruises’ latest next-generation cruise ships and celebrated the moment with the exchanging of crests to officially… Read the full press release

IHG celebrates the first anniversary of avid hotels

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New mainstream brand announces next wave of development, anticipates over a dozen groundbreaks this year across the U.S. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (25 SEPTEMBER 2018) celebrates the first anniversary of avidTM hotels, the company’s newest mainstream brand. Since the brand’s… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels set to open four properties in the Caribbean and Latin America region in 2020

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With four approved hotel deals added to Marriott International’s development pipeline, free-spirited Moxy Hotels brand is expected to make its debut in the Caribbean and Latin America region in 2020 Moxy Hotels will host a pop-up experience at SAHIC South America in Colombia, the premier Latin American hospitality and tourism investment conference Marriott International’s select-service… Read the full press release

AC Hotels by Marriott partners with renowned photographer Nigel Barker and Bacardi to debut its custom-designed Gin Tonic glass

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Glass, which will launch on National Gin & Tonic Day after nearly three years of development, is a collaboration between AC Hotels by Marriott, fashion photographer Nigel Barker and Bacardi to create the ultimate Gin Tonic experience Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott, the modern, design-driven, lifestyle brand from… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of JW Marriott Panama in Panama City

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JW Marriott Panama promises travelers elevated cultural experiences coupled with unforgettable culinary journeys Panama City, Panama, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (09/26/2018) announced the opening of JW Marriott Panama in Panama City, marking the beginning of a new chapter of luxury hospitality and sophistication in one of Latin America’s most dynamic… Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes new Cathay Pacific Airways’ nonstop service between Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong

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Longest nonstop route in airline’s network dedicated by international, state and local officials Washington, D.C., 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Government and travel industry leaders from Hong Kong and across the Washington, D.C., region gathered at Washington Dulles International Airport Tuesday to celebrate the launch of Cathay Pacific Airways’ nonstop service between Dulles and… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield to replace standard screening lines with CATSA Plus security screening lines

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Domestic & International Departing Passengers Asked to Arrive Early due to Ongoing Construction Nova Scotia, Canada, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its Master Plan and to accommodate passenger growth, Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) continues to renovate the airport to enhance security and improve the passenger experience at Halifax Stanfield. With construction continuing… Read the full press release

IHG to open the first Kimpton hotel in Thailand in 2020

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Kimpton Bangkok to bring meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal experiences to the heart of the Thai capital Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Siam Sindhorn to debut the leading boutique hotel brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, in Bangkok —… Read the full press release

IHG to open Kimpton Barcelona in the second half of 2019

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants adds another European hotel to its growing portfolio with the signing of its first hotel in Spain – Kimpton Barcelona. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®) will soon be launching its unique heartfelt luxury approach in Spain, with the opening of Kimpton Barcelona in the… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line named North America’s, Caribbean’s and Europe’s Leading Cruise Line at the World Travel Awards

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MIAMI, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards named Norwegian Cruise Line “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” and “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line,” for the third and sixth consecutive year respectively, at a regional gala ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica this past Saturday. Norwegian Cruise Line is currently the most awarded cruise line of… Read the full press release

SkyTeam the first airline alliance to offer a comprehensive flight search tool making it easier for customers to plan and book trips on all 20 member airlines

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Real-time availability, schedule, and pricing information Easier for Frequent Flyers to earn miles across 20 member airlines Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance has launched a new metasearch tool on its website making it easier for customers to plan and book trips on all 20 member airlines. SkyTeam… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner of Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap

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Hong Kong, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap returns for its 11th edition this year with Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner. Music-loving guests are invited to book the Weekend Getaway accommodation package and stay close to the festival that will bring an eclectic array of talented musicians, breakthrough… Read the full press release

Scanian of the Year Andreas Granqvist portrait unveiled in the Welcome to My Hometown gallery at Malmö Airport

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Scanian of the Year 2018, named by the readers of the Swedish daily Kvällsposten, is the favourite of the whole of Sweden – “Granen”, Andreas Granqvist, who plays football with Helsingborgs IF and has been captain of the Swedish national men’s team since 2016. Today he was on hand at… Read the full press release