Monthly Archives: September 2018

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club announces three new additions to its decorated executive team

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Surfside, Florida, U.S.A, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hot on the heels of Cornelia Samara’s appointment to General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club announces three new additions to its decorated executive team. The legendary oceanfront property welcomes Koji Akaboshi as its new Hotel Manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations at The Surf Club. With more than… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay to host a series of monthly inspirational art classes in Bay View Lounge

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Art-inspired afternoons in Bahrain’s iconic beach resort sets the tone for a colourful autumn Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites guests to find their hidden talent during a series of monthly inspirational art classes hosted in Bay View Lounge. A soaring architectural statement rising on its own private island… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels to match up to 20 million points contributed by members in support of disaster relief and recovery efforts

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has announced it will match Choice Privileges member donations to the American Red Cross, encouraging its members to donate loyalty points that convert to cash. Choice Hotels will match up to 20 million points contributed by members in support of disaster relief and… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of WoodSpring Suites Chicago Carol Stream

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), in collaboration with Holladay Properties, LLC, opened the WoodSpring Suites Chicago Carol Stream. The new WoodSpring Suites hotel, located at 1160 N. Gary Avenue in Chicago’s Carol Stream neighborhood, is the second hotel in Chicago that the two companies have opened this year following the WoodSpring Suites Chicago Tinley… Read the full press release

South and Central America’s finest travel brands unveiled at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony 2018 in Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in South and Central America have been unveiled at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Latin America Ceremony 2018 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Winners at the red carpet gala evening included the ancient Incan city of Quito, which fended off stiff competition to be named “South America’s Leading… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport continues to be recognised globally as a sustainable business, with its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), announced yesterday, for the eighth consecutive year. The company is one of only eight organisations included in the DJSI in 2018 in the Asia-Pacific region. Auckland… Read the full press release

Avis renews its multi-year agreement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis today (September 17, 2018) announced that it has renewed its multi-year agreement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) to continue its designation as the official vehicle rental partner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto FC. Under the agreement, the mobility brand will have the… Read the full press release

marhaba lounge at Melbourne Airport marks its first anniversary

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Premium quality lounge at Melbourne Airport for passengers of all airlines and travel classes Melbourne, Australia, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — marhaba, one of the world’s fastest growing passenger services providers, celebrates the first anniversary of its Melbourne lounge. Offering excellent value services for passengers of all airlines and travel classes, the marhaba lounge has… Read the full press release

Burj Al Arab creates The Ultimate Gold Cappuccino served at Sahn Eddar lounge

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Internationally renowned as the world’s most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab is well known for its unique way of reinventing the ordinary to create something extraordinary. Now, its latest iconic experience is the creation of The Ultimate Gold Cappuccino, served at Sahn Eddar lounge located within the hotel’s breathtaking atrium… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand: Thai government implemented automatic channels for Hong Kong travellers to use at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports

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New service available at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports for 30-day tourist visa Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the Thai government has implemented automatic channels for Hong Kong Special Administration Region (SAR) passport holders to use at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang… Read the full press release

Star Cruises Launches First-ever Longquan Celadon Theme Cruise on SuperStar Virgo

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Shanghai, China, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In support of China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Star Cruises has launched the first-ever Longquan Celadon theme cruise on SuperStar Virgo, where guests enjoy an immersive experience in appreciation of the millennial craftsmanship that hails from Zhejiang province. The theme cruise kicked off with a traditional kiln firing ceremony… Read the full press release

Dubai Shopping Festival 2019 – A Mecca for Shopaholics

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NEW Delhi, India, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you one of those who make a long shopping list two months prior to a vacation? Or want everything at one place? If yes, then Dubai Shopping Festival is the best place for you to go, as you can check the items off your shopping… Read the full press release

South Arkansas’s largest arts & crafts show, the 50th annual Camden Barn Sale, on Saturday, Sept. 29

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CAMDEN, Arkansas, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Experience the appeal of southern living at south Arkansas’s largest arts & crafts show, the 50th annual Camden Barn Sale, on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Camden, Arkansas (Oakland Street & Monticello Street). The Camden Barn Sale has grown into one of Arkansas’s major tourist attractions. Join thousands… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport recognized with an ASQ Award for best airport in Europe, customer experience

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 12, 2018 Sheremetyevo International Airport was recognized the best airport in Europe for customer experience. The award ceremony was held during the ACI Customer Excellence Global Summit 2018 in Halifax, Canada. ACI’s ASQ is the only global survey that encourages participating airports to improve continuously the… Read the full press release

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines now offer new self-serve kiosks at Indianapolis International Airport

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Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers flying out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) via American Airlines and Southwest Airlines now have the option to tag and check their bags with new ticket-counter self-service kiosks. The new technology is a growing trend toward providing a better passenger experience. The new kiosks provide a… Read the full press release

Hundreds of classic, muscle and specialty cars to be showcased for the 11th annual KCI Cruise Car Show at Kansas City International Airport on Saturday, September 22

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To be Nationally Televised on Velocity Kansas City, MO, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department is revving up for the KCI Cruise Night. On Saturday, September 22, the area east of Kansas City International Airport may look like a scene from the movie American Graffiti, as hundreds of classic, muscle and… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta: Royal Alberta Museum celebrates its grand opening with free admission from Oct. 3 to Oct. 8

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ALBERTA, Canada, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — After years of hard work and anticipation, museum staff are completing the final touches before welcoming Albertans and visitors from around the world into the new building in the heart of downtown Edmonton, at 9810 103a Avenue. To celebrate the grand opening and to welcome Albertans back to… Read the full press release

Travelzoo® rated the #1 choice for finding the best hotel offers by Which?

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO) has been rated the #1 choice for finding the best hotel offers by consumer-advice organisation Which?. This organisation is the largest independent reviewer of goods and services in the UK with more than one million subscribers and it aims to protect consumers with impartial… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to build brand new, six-level multi-story car park in front of Terminal 2

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to record-breaking passenger numbers driving the need to create more car parking capacity, Budapest Airport is delighted to announce that a brand new, six-level multi-story car park is to be built in front of Terminal 2. The parking system around the terminals of Ferenc Liszt International Airport… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport inaugurated brand new passenger terminal section adjoining Terminal 2B

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Pier B, a brand new passenger terminal section of more than 10 000 square meters adjoining Terminal 2B, was inaugurated today (2018.09.13) at Budapest Airport. Going forward, the facility will be used to handle non-Schengen flights, including the wide body aircraft flying intercontinental long haul routes to North America,… Read the full press release

PATA held highly successful PATA Youth Symposium in Langkawi, Malaysia

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LANGKAWI, Malaysia, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the Alumni Association of UiTM Students’ Representative Council (PIMPIN) in collaboration with the PATA Malaysia Chapter, Tourism Malaysia and Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, took place on September 12, 2018 on the first day of PATA Travel… Read the full press release

PATA Travel Mart 2018 attracted over 1,400 delegates from 70 global destinations

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — PATA Travel Mart 2018 (PTM 2018), hosted by Malaysia, has attracted over 1,400 delegates from 70 global destinations. The delegate numbers embraced 389 sellers from 208 organisations and 33 destinations with local sellers comprising 32% of the total, along with 252 buyers from 241 organisations and 53 source markets. The Pacific… Read the full press release

WTFL Start-Up Innovation Camp 2018 winners announced at the PATA Travel Mart 2018

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LANGKAWI, Malaysia, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 3rd time, World Tourism Forum Lucerne organized the WTFL Start-Up Innovation Camp, this year integrated in PATA Travel Mart 2018, with the aim of finding revolutionary and innovative ideas in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. After two evaluation rounds, the 15 most innovative Start-Ups have been chosen… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport as the principal partner of the third annual Eastside Awards

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Three cheers for the best of East Belfast as the third annual Eastside Awards launches in association with George Best Belfast City Airport, celebrating the achievements of the businesses and people of East Belfast. Open for entry until 19 October, new categories have been added to this year’s accolades recognising the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first in the world to feature the premium celebrity, style and lifestyle content of GQ and Vogue on-board its entertainment platform

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The award-winning airline is delighted to become the first in the world to offer celebrity, style and lifestyle content from both titles through its Oryx One entertainment platform Oryx One offers up to 4,000 channels of in-flight entertainment options, in more than 30 languages DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways passengers… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free opens TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East

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Passengers travelling through HIA can personalise their TUMI products at the store DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has partnered with TUMI to launch TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East. The TUMI store will be the ultimate destination for travellers looking for a unique… Read the full press release

Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant and bar are now open at the spectacular new Adina Apartment Hotel

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New South Wales, Australia, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant and bar are now open at the spectacular new Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane at 171 George Street. The much anticipated opening of Donna Chang and The Boom Boom Room is led by Ghanem Group, the team behind the famed Blackbird Bar &… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels names Jeremy Nordkamp as General Manager of The Calile Hotel, Brisbane opening later this month

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New South Wales, Australia, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels has appointed Jeremy Nordkamp as General Manager of Brisbane’s most exciting new address, The Calile Hotel, which is due to open later this month. Mr Nordkamp brings more than 10 years of experience in hospitality management and a wealth of knowledge to the… Read the full press release

Marco Polo German Bierfest honoured at the Marketing Events Awards 2018

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Hong Kong, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The highly popular Marco Polo German Bierfest was honoured at the Marketing Events Awards organised by Marketing Magazine. On 19 July 2018, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel took home the silver award for “Best Event Team” at the Marketing Events Awards 2018 ceremony. Celebrating its 27th anniversary this… Read the full press release

Belgrade is now home to Radisson Collection

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — As of August 2018, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade began a new chapter, as the latest addition to the premium lifestyle collection of exceptional hotels by Radisson Hotel Group. The rebrand marks the property’s elevation to Radisson Collection that features some of the most outstanding hotels… Read the full press release