Monthly Archives: January 2019

VisitScotland: Scottish Snowdrop Festival will showcase some of Scotland’s most beautiful snowdrop collections from 25 January to 11 March 2019

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  EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland’s finest gardens, woodlands and estates are set to open their gates for the 13th year of the country’s most popular flower festival. Signaling the end of winter and the promise of spring, the Scottish Snowdrop Festival will showcase some of Scotland’s most beautiful snowdrop collections from… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport welcomed 4.5 million passengers in 2018, setting a new passenger record

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Richardson International Airport set a new passenger record, welcoming 4.5 million passengers through the airport in 2018. The airport saw its total passenger volume grow for the fifth consecutive year. By working with partners to add new routes and expand offerings, the airport saw a significant increase… Read the full press release

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare announces the appointment of Agata Sobczak as its new Director of Sales and Marketing

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Baie Lazare, Seychelles, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Agata Sobczak as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Sobczak, who joins Kempinski’s Seychelles outfit from a luxury hotel in Zanzibar, will oversee all marketing strategies and sales initiatives for the resort. Sobczak, a… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels announces the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali

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Bali, Indonesia, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels is ushering in a new era of first class hospitality with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious haven that captures the essence of Indonesian culture, art and identity. The resort will open on February 1, 2019, in the upmarket Nusa Dua area of Bali,… Read the full press release

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection offers unforgettable staycation ideas for the most romantic time of year

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — When a box of chocolates just won’t do, treat your other half to a special hotel experience this Valentine’s Day. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has an array of unforgettable staycation ideas to spend quality time with loved ones during the most romantic time of year. Treat foodies… Read the full press release

Silver Airways announce new daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach

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Fares from $43* available at SilverAirways.com Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether you’re visiting Daytona Beach to catch a Tortugas game, the speed and excitement of the Daytona International Speedway, the Ponce Inlet lighthouse and the beautiful sea turtles of New Smyrna Beach, or traveling with Silver and its partners to South Florida,… Read the full press release

Vietjet launches new service linking Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don (Quang Ninh Province)

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Vietjet, TP.HCM, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing the cheerful Ney Year’s celebrations, today (20/01/2019) the new age carrier Vietjet officially opens a new service linking Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Van Don (Quang Ninh Province). The new route connects the largest city of Vietnam with the attractive islands of Quang Ninh Province, meeting… Read the full press release

Musselburgh Racecourse Ladies Day, Salomon Skyline Scotland, the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and Stirling Scottish Marathon shortlisted at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards

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EDINBURGH, Soctland, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — FOUR of Scotland’s major sporting events have been shortlisted for a national award at Scotland’s tourism Oscars. The four finalists for Best Sporting Event are: Musselburgh Racecourse Ladies Day – held in June, the event attracts a non-traditional audience to the race track and has a significant impact on the local… Read the full press release

Three of Scotland’s major business events shortlisted at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Business events curated or hosted by Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Cashel Travel and DataLab will battle it out to be crowned Best Business Event at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards National Final to be held on 14 March at the EICC. The three finalists for Best Business Event are: Edinburgh International… Read the full press release

ANA announces opening dates for upgraded domestic lounges at Osaka (Itami), Fukuoka and Okinawa (Naha) Airports

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  The lounges will incorporate local crafts from each region into the décor. TOKYO, Japan, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-star airline for six consecutive years, is opening up lounges in Osaka (Itami), Fukuoka and Okinawa (Naha) Airports that have been revamped by renowned designer Kengo Kuma. These… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group announces research collaboration with Hopper on the application of machine learning algorithms and AI to predict flight demand

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Research alliance with Hopper, the specialist in price forecasting  The aim is a systematic collaboration on the application of machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to predict flight demand Lufthansa Innovation Hub supports with the Canadian startup’s entry into the European market COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group and the… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport marks an all-time passenger record for 2018

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) set an all-time passenger record for 2018, marking the sixth straight year that the Airport has seen record-setting growth. In 2018, 3,263,234 passengers flew in and out of GFIA, an increase of 16-percent from 2017. The record-setting year was capped… Read the full press release

HSMAI Americas Executive Committee members for 2019

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McLEAN, VA, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) proudly announces its 2019 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The board is composed of a diverse range of travel and hospitality executives from a representative mix of HSMAI members. “As we look to the year ahead, we’re… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens new Sheraton hotel in Manila, Philippines

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Sheraton Hotels Debuts Brand Transformation with New Landmark Property in Manila  Manila, The Philippines, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues to expand its portfolio in the Philippines with the opening of the new Sheraton hotel in Manila. The new Sheraton hotel is set to provide a warmly authentic welcome and become the… Read the full press release

Tallinn to host 2020 Bocuse d´Or international gastronomy contest

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Tallinn, Estonia, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bocuse d´Or is an international gastronomy contest, culminating in the grand finale in Lyon, France, every two years. Continental preliminaries are held in carefully selected locations and Estonia has been awarded the privilege to host the European selection final in June 2020. Estonia has been taking part in the Bocuse d’Or for ten years already, under the leadership… Read the full press release

ACI World delivers the 100th review in its Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety programme

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APEX promotes safer airport operations and cooperation throughout the industry Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (January 20, 2019) delivered the 100th review in its Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety programme which  promotes best safety practices in airport operations, utilizing the expertise and cooperation of the community of… Read the full press release

Rome–Fiumicino International Airport welcomes new Kenya Airways’ four weekly direct flights from Nairobi

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ROME, Italy, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rome Fiumicino looks set to welcome back another important tailfin this summer, as Kenya Airways plans to launch four weekly 787 direct flights to the airport from Nairobi this June. “The addition of flights from Rome will be welcomed by both our leisure and business customers travelling to… Read the full press release

Virginia Tourism Corporation releases its curated guide to what is new and newsworthy for the travel industry in 2019

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Jan. 16, 2018), the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released What’s New to LOVE in Virginia, the agency’s curated guide to what is new and newsworthy for the travel industry in 2019. The guide is produced annually and offers a regional and by-interest look at what’s to come… Read the full press release

Inspired by its wilderness setting along a riverside slope in the Serengeti, Singita Faru Faru Lodge unveiled its new look

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SERENGETI, Tanzania, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, Singita Faru Faru Lodge unveiled its new look, inspired by its wilderness setting along a riverside slope in the Serengeti. Drawing cues from traditional African craft, combined with the inspiration from Scandinavian simplicity, Singita Faru Faru Lodge embodies an effortless yet elegant feel, paying homage to its legacy… Read the full press release

Heathrow launches a unique soundtrack – Sound Escapes – in collaboration with award-winning sound artist, Nick Ryan

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Unique soundtrack launched on most depressing day of the year Sound Escapes inspired by over 24 hours of audio contributions from passengers sharing holiday sounds LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow commissioned research identifying attitudes towards sounds and what people enjoy hearing in a bid to help them escape the daily grind and feel… Read the full press release

Qantas to operate four times per week, direct service between Sydney and Nadi (Fiji) from 31 March 2019

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is making it easier for customers to holiday in Fiji by launching new direct flights from Sydney, meeting a growing demand from customers wanting a premium travel option to the islands*. From 31 March 2019, the direct service will operate four times per week to Nadi, the… Read the full press release

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel welcomes newly appointed Director of Sales & Marketing Joyce Wong

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Joyce Wong as Director of Sales & Marketing. Bringing over 10 years of corporate sales experience in the hospitality industry to her new position, Wong oversees all sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the new… Read the full press release

Belmond unveils newly designed Caribbean resort Belmond Cap Juluca, Anguilla with British movie star Naomie Harris

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond reveals its newly designed flagship Caribbean resort, Belmond Cap Juluca, through the lens of British movie star Naomie Harris, in a short film portraying the serenity and magic of this iconic barefoot luxury escape in Anguilla. Located on one of the Caribbean’s best beaches; wrapped around the… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines will invest more than EUR 200 million to expand its Airbus fleet

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Phase-out of the Dash turboprops by 2021 at the latest  Approval for the new strategy granted by Supervisory Board  VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines has managed the turnaround after a tough restructuring period and now operates profitably. The airline is also headed towards positive operating earnings in 2018 following strong… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes new twice-weekly Wizz Air service to Timisoara, Romania

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Doncaster, England, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights go on sale today (17th January 2019) for a new twice-weekly Wizz Air service from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) to Timisoara, Romania, taking off on 2nd September 2019. The new service will deliver an additional 38,000 seats and will add to what is already expected to be a record year for the award-winning airport…. Read the full press release

Singapore will be on the spotlight as the Official Culinary Destination Partner of the inaugural edition of the World Restaurant Awards

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Gastronomic collaborations, cross-country chef exchanges, and an in-Singapore activation in this first-ever culinary partnership between STB and IMG    Singapore, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore has been designated the Official Culinary Destination Partner of The World Restaurant Awards, which is  a progressive new annual awards created by events leader IMG, in partnership with Joe Warwick[1] and… Read the full press release

Celebrate the lunar New Year with a three-course Cantonese-style set menu that is believed to bring long life and prosperity at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Usher in the auspicious year of the Earth Boar with delectable festive gourmet treats at Palm Court and La Patisserie. The culinary team at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has prepared a three-course Cantonese-style set menu that is believed to bring long life and prosperity. Guests can dine in a relaxing atmosphere… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo brings guests close to Costa Rica’s rare and endangered wildlife through its new Conservation Land and Sea Experience

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Central America’s premier luxury resort unveils new land and sea adventure committed to discovering and protecting the world’s most exotic species Costa Rica, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Explore Costa Rica’s rich, diverse ecosystem from land to sea with a new Conservation Land and Sea Experience at  Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo…. Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland in search for full-time college students for its 2019 Summer College Internship Program

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Paid internships in aviation, maritime, engineering, and more Oakland, Calif., 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is seeking highly motivated full-time college students for its 2019 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants apply for paid internships in a variety of fields, including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland honored ocean carriers MSC and Hyundai Merchant Marine for 100 percent deployment of shore power-ready vessels

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Awards for plugging vessels into landside power grid, turning off diesel engines Oakland, Calif., 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Two shipping lines and a marine terminal operator are leading the clean air charge at the Port of Oakland.  The Port this week honored ocean carriers MSC and Hyundai Merchant Marine for 100 percent deployment of shore… Read the full press release