Daily Archives: February 15, 2019

HMSHost appoints Iris Messina as Vice President of Business Development

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Senior industry executive Iris Messina joins HMSHost as Vice President of Business Development BETHESDA, MD, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost announced today (February 14, 2019) the appointment of industry executive    Iris Messina as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, she will be responsible for supporting the organization’s long-term business development activities with airport clients… Read the full press release

ExpressJet Airlines marks 10th anniversary of Historic First All-Female, African-American Flight Crew

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ATLANTA, Georgia, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines this week commemorated the ten year anniversary of its flight that made history as our nation’s first commercial revenue flight operated by an all-female, African-American crew. On February 12, 2009, Captain Rachelle Jones Kerr, First Officer Stephanie Grant and Flight Attendants Diana Galloway and Robin Rogers… Read the full press release

Macau Culinary Association team won second place in the 46th International Snow Sculpture Contest in Hokkaido, Japan

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Macau, China, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Culinary Association sent a team to participate in the 46th International Snow Sculpture Contest in Hokkaido, Japan, and won second place with their exquisite snow sculpture named “Sharing Prosperity”. The snow sculpture team has participated in the competition for four consecutive years (2016 – 2019) and brought… Read the full press release

GBTA welcomes Sehrab Grewal as the new Vice President of Business Development and Head of Consulting for WINiT by GBTA

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Alexandria, VA, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the business travel industry, today (February 14, 2019) announced Sehrab Grewal has joined WINiT by GBTA as the new Vice President of Business Development and Head of Consulting. “As WINiT continues its growth and global expansion as a business unit… Read the full press release

Allegiant announces new service from Eastern Iowa Airport to Nashville International Airport from May 17, 2019

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (February 12, 2019) announces service from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) beginning May 17, 2019. To celebrate, the company is offering fares on the new route as low as $49* each way. “We’re very excited to announce this brand… Read the full press release

TAP Air Portugal recognized in Phoenix at the 2019 MicroStrategy Customer Awards

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP Air Portugal was recognized in Phoenix at the 2019 MicroStrategy Customer Awards in recognition of the dashboards developed for the Company that allow for real-time monitoring of the evolution of the main operational performance indicators of the carrier and other critical information in order to facilitate strategic… Read the full press release

ACI World Airport Service Quality barometer: In 2018, overall passenger satisfaction on a global level, increased to 4.21 from 4.19 year on year

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Montreal, Canada, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Overall global passenger satisfaction with airport service quality increased during 2018, according to the latest findings of the Airports Council International (ACI) World Airport Service Quality (ASQ) barometer . Airline check-in and passport/ID control processes generated the highest levels of satisfaction in 2018, while airport facilities are the points of… Read the full press release

The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India welcomed 300 delegates from 28 countries

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RISHIKESH, India, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 began on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India with 300 delegates from 28 countries in attendance for the three-day niche event, comprising a one-day-travel mart and one-day conference. The event, which was organised by the Pacific Asia Travel… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental to brand and manage 69 luxurious residences on Fifth Avenue New York

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Hong Kong, China 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage 69 luxurious residences, located on Fifth Avenue New York, scheduled for completion in 2021. Mandarin Oriental Residences at 685 Fifth Avenue are being developed in an elegant 1920’s building on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 54th… Read the full press release

Belmond British Pullman announces its line-up of chefs for this year’s ‘pop-up’ dinner series.

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (14 February 2019), Belmond British Pullman announces its line-up of chefs for this year’s ‘pop-up’ dinner series. In 2019, Spring’s Skye Gyngell and The Conduit’s Merlin Labron- Johnson will be joining the line-up for the first time. A highly anticipated part of the luxury train’s annual… Read the full press release

Sausalitos Holding GmbH now relies on the purchasing platform Sourcify.net for its procurement activities

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First customer from the system gastronomy Implementation in around 40 restaurants in 3 months Nearly 100 trained users of the platform Process streamlining for decentralized use Comprehensive data security and policy compliance Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Fresh cocktails, good food and a lot of fun are part of the… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific to recruit candidates who will undergo a “study now, pay later, zero-interest” training program to become commercial pilots

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Cebu Pacific opens applications for new batch of Cadet Pilots Pasay City, Philippines, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Applications are open for a new batch of Cadet Pilots who will be trained to become full-fledged aviators for Cebu Pacific (CEB). CEB will be recruiting 16 candidates who will undergo a “study now, pay later, zero-interest”… Read the full press release

Moxy NYC Chelsea officially opens its doors

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Refined yet playful, hand-crafted yet modern, Moxy Chelsea reimagines the urban jungle, blending botanically-inspired design with Italian romance NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Rising 35 stories high into the New York City skyline, Moxy NYC Chelsea, the micro-room, macro-amenity hotel, developed by Lightstone and part of Marriott International’s experiential Moxy Hotels brand, officially opens… Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport to host public workshop on aircraft noise contour map update

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Public comments are welcome during the workshop and online Washington, D.C., 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will hold a public workshop regarding the Washington Dulles International Airport aircraft noise contour map update. This workshop will provide an overview of the study including airfield plans, existing airport operations and basic information regarding… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport’s take-off and landing procedures to be switched to modern satellite-based navigation methods

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ZURICH, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the coming months, the take-off and landing procedures at Zurich Airport are to be switched to modern satellite-based navigation methods. As a result, the conventional “VOR Trasadingen” navigation system will be gradually decommissioned until February 2020. The conventional aviation navigation system VOR (Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range)… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko supports young talents through Kempinski Concertini initiative

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Bansko, Bulgaria, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — During the past weekend, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko launched the inspiring Kempinski Concertini initiative in cooperation with the National Humanitarian High School St. St. Cyril and Methodius – Blagoevgrad. Kempinski Concertini is a series of interactive mini-concerts, taking place in the Kempinski hotels around the world. The initiative… Read the full press release

The talented international soprano Karen August Schriesheim will perform at Kempinski Hotel Bahía on 21 February

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Estepona, Spain, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Bahía is delighted to welcome the talented international soprano Karen August Schriesheim from the USA, who will perform at the hotel on 21 February. American soprano Karen August Schriesheim grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where she was introduced to classical music by the Lyric Opera of Chicago… Read the full press release

Qantas presents an immersive virtual reality representation of its new First Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport

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Sydney, Australia, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is using virtual reality (VR) in the development of its new First Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport, which is set to open at the end of 2019. Industrial designer David Caon and his team have created an immersive virtual reality representation of the design concept, providing a… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World introduces its highly anticipated new builds and recently renovated member hotels opening in 2019

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New York, NY, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd, a collection of independent, luxury hotels, is pleased to introduce its highly anticipated new builds and recently renovated member hotels making their debut in 2019. This year, Leading Hotels is slated to introduce more than 20 outstanding new builds located… Read the full press release

Stagecoach appoints Michelle Hargreaves as new managing director for its bus operations in the east of England

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Michelle Hargreaves to take on permanent role following retirement of Andy Campbell Perth, Scotland, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach has announced a new managing director for its bus operations in the east of England. Michelle Hargreaves has been confirmed as the new Stagecoach East Managing Director after taking on the role on an interim… Read the full press release

Stagecoach extends East Midlands Trains services

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Contract to run to at least August 2019 More investment in technology, stations and infrastructure to benefit customers East Midlands Trains most punctual inter-city rail operator for past decade Over £200m in payments from Stagecoach to taxpayer over last 11 years Perth, Scotland, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach is to continue its successful track record of running East… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services to invest in a new, state-of-the-art pharma facility at Copenhagen Airport

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is to invest in a new, state-of-the-art pharma facility at Copenhagen Airport to increase its support of the CPH Cargo Community’s growth strategy. PARIS, FRANCE, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — WFS, the world’s largest air cargo handler, announced it will begin construction of the new facility in April. The new building will cover an area of 1,500… Read the full press release

The Ascend Hotel Collection welcomes three new members in the sunshine state of Florida to the collection

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Coombs Inn & Suites, Water Street Hotel & Marina, and Wyvern Hotel Join the Ascend Hotel Collection ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ascend Hotel Collection, a portfolio of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomes three new members in the sunshine state of Florida to the collection: Coombs Inn &… Read the full press release