Daily Archives: February 25, 2019

HMSHost to deliver 12 new dining locations at Salt Lake City International Airport

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Leading local and national restaurants now planned for SLC Airport’s new terminal ,SALT LAKE CITY,UTAH, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Restaurants planned for SLC will surely delight hungry travelers when Salt Lake City International Airport’s redevelopment program is complete and The New SLC opens in 2020. Global restaurateur HMSHost won a 10-year contract valued at approximately $418… Read the full press release

VisitBritain and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to boost inbound tourism to Britain through digital campaign

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National tourism agency VisitBritain has launched a digital campaign with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to boost inbound tourism to Britain. LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The £150,000 campaign, which kicks off today, Friday 22 February, will run for five weeks in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, to promote travel to Britain and drive visitor… Read the full press release

Ryanair further expands in France by launching a new base at Toulouse with 2 new based aircraft and 20 routes

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (20 Feb) announced significant expansion in France, launching a new base at Toulouse as part of its Winter 2019 schedule, with 2 new based aircraft (an total investment of $200m) and 20 routes (11 new – 8 international), which will deliver 1m customers… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality opens the first Steigenberger Hotel in Sønderborg

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New hotel Alsik developed and owned by The Bitten & Mads Clausen’s Foundation and managed by RIMC Hotels & Resorts A four-storey health and beauty spa area/ Michelin star chef Jesper Koch / Market entry for Steigenberger in Northern Europe Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Deutsche Hospitality is getting… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand to spread environmental, cultural and social awareness through its “The Seasons” travel short documentary series

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to inspire environmental, cultural and social awareness among locals and visitors alike by placing responsible tourism at the heart of “The Seasons” travel short documentary series with 12 episodes uploaded and available for viewing on the TAT Newsroom from now until October… Read the full press release

Rosewood Sand Hill named Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel

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Rosewood Sand Hill Earns Prestigious Award; All Ratings Showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.com Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide today (February 20, 2018) unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Rosewood Sand Hill as a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel. In addition, Sense®, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts marks the launch of its newest flagship in Hong Kong with the latest installment of its global Rosewood Regulars advertising campaign

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HONG KONG , CHINA, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® today announces the launch of the latest installment of its signature global Rosewood Regulars advertising campaign, to mark the launch of its eagerly-anticipated newest global flagship in Hong Kong, the home of Rosewood Hotel Group. Developed in collaboration with Studio Dangin, as the… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport Authority President and CEO Keith Collins announces retirement

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St. John’s, NL, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority Board of Directors announced today ( February 20, 2019) that Keith Collins, President and CEO, will retire from his position at the end of June 2019 following 15 years of leading the organization through extensive growth and advancement. “I want to thank… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Changsha Meixihu, China

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158-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in West Changsha CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (February 24, 2019) announced Hyatt Place Changsha Meixihu, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Changsha, the provincial capital of Hunan province in South-Central China is officially open. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual… Read the full press release

CVG again has the lowest airfares in the region according to U.S. Department of Transportation airfare ranking report

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Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for third quarter 2018, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) once again has the lowest airfares in the region. Among the top 100 U.S. domestic airports, CVG ranked #83. Overall, airfares at CVG have dropped 45… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport introduces redesigned shopping experience from spring 2019

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Redesigned airport shopping from spring 2019 / Heinemann Duty Free opens three sales spaces with new concepts Hamburg, Germany, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A redesigned shopping experience awaits passengers at Hamburg Airport from spring 2019. Several shop spaces on the Passenger Pier in the airport’s security-controlled area are being remodelled. Hamburg-based company Gebr. Heinemann… Read the full press release

Tirana International Airport welcomes Albawings’ new services connecting Tirana with Germany, the United Kingdom and Greece

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Dusseldorf, Stansted, Heraklion: New routes operated by Albawings to start this summer TIRANA, Albania, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Albawings, the low-cost Albanian based airline, announced today (22 February 2019) three new services connecting Tirana with Germany, the United Kingdom and Greece. The low-fare routes will commence in June 2019, with three flights a week… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes Shanghai Airlines’ direct flights between Shanghai and Budapest next summer

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport has warmly welcomed the announcement made in Shanghai on the start ot ticket sales for the direct flights between the South China metropolis and the Hungarian capital, scheduled from 7 June 2019. After launching 4 transatlantic flights at the same time in summer 2018, Budapest… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new services to Bordeaux, Palma de Mallorca and Toulouse

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is adding further network ties with Ryanair as the carrier announces that it will begin services from the Hungarian capital to Bordeaux, Palma de Mallorca and Toulouse. As weekly flights to Balearic Isle begin 6 June, the additional capacity supports the Spanish market which saw… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes cargo-partner Kft among the first tenants of its brand new cargo center

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The handover of the brand new cargo center called BUD Cargo City is scheduled for the end of 2019 at Budapest Airport. Linked with this, the construction of a second building dedicated for forwarders also commenced at the end of January. Budapest Airport now welcomes cargo-partner Kft, one… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin: global medical tourism industry is currently worth around 100 billion dollars; Forecasts for 2025 see growth reaching up to 25 per cent

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Increase in international exhibitors at the Medical Tourism Pavilion – Presentations and discussion rounds on new trends and developments in the medical tourism market – New: meeting place of the European Medical Buyers’ Initiative Berlin, Germany, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The world of medical tourism has long become globalised: according to the latest report… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services appoints Mike Duffy and Mike Simpson EVP Innovation and EVP Americas respectively

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced new leadership roles for two of its most senior executives in the Americas to strengthen its global network. Paris, France, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mike Duffy and Mike Simpson will become Executive Vice President Innovation and Executive Vice President Americas respectively, reporting to Craig Smyth, CEO of WFS. Mike Duffy will use his… Read the full press release

British Airways marks its centenary with British European Airways livery

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British European Airways (BEA) will be the next heritage livery to take to the skies on an Airbus 319 Aircraft goes in to the paint bay this weekend, and will return to Heathrow next month News comes after crowds gather to watch arrival of the BOAC Boeing 747 on Monday Heritage liveries entering service as… Read the full press release

CDA celebrates LATAM Cargo’s inaugural flight from Santiago International Airport to O’Hare International Airport

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Newest Cargo Carrier Launches New Service to Chile, Further Increasing Chicago’s Leading International Connectivity CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (02/20/2019) LATAM Cargo, the City’s newest cargo carrier, to celebrate its inaugural flight from Santiago International Airport (SCL) to O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Beginning today, LATAM will… Read the full press release

CDA and HMSHost announce the grand openings of Burger Federation and Starbucks at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, Il, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and HMSHost are pleased to announce the grand openings of two new concessions at O’Hare International Airport: Burger Federation and Starbucks. The addition of these two internationally known food and beverage brands will bring O’Hare travelers more options on the newly-built L Concourse extension at Terminal 3 of O’Hare. Burger… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Volaris’ new direct service from Chicago Midway International Airport to Aguascalientes, Mexico

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Volaris;Airlines today (02/19/2019) announced new direct service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Aguascalientes, Mexico (AGU) ), a new destination from Chicago. This new service from Midway begins on June 16, 2019 and will operate twice weekly on A-319 aircraft seating 144 passengers. “We are pleased to welcome Volaris’ new route from Midway ahead… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport inaugurates its first dedicated deicing facility

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New Centralized Deicing Location at O’Hare is Largest in the U.S.; New Technology Improves Gate Capacity, Reducing Delays CHICAGO, Il, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and its airline partners have opened a new Central Deicing Facility (CDF) at O’Hare International Airport. The airport’s first dedicated deicing facility will support… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to build a new top floor lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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The airline is upgrading and expanding its lounge portfolio to better serve guests SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (Feb. 20, 2019) unveiled plans to build a new 8,500-square-foot top floor lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Located in Terminal 2, guests will be treated to the highest viewpoint of any… Read the full press release