Daily Archives: February 27, 2019

IHG strengthens presence in Bengaluru with the opening of Holiday Inn Express, Bengaluru, Yeshwantpur

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Bengaluru, India, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Yeshwantpur. Strategically located near World Trade Centre and major tourist attractions in the city, Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Yeshwantpur is a 40-minute drive from the airport and a… Read the full press release

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank unveils new look following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment

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New South Wales, Australia, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels’ Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank has unveiled a stunning new look following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. Located in Melbourne’s CBD, the Adina Melbourne Northbank has been thoughtfully designed with the modern traveller in mind. In true Melbourne style, a playful combination of historical décor and… Read the full press release

Qantas launches new three times weekly service between Melbourne and Queenstown

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will launch new seasonal flights direct from Melbourne to Queenstown to meet the growing number of Australians seeking winter holidays in New Zealand over the peak ski season*. Between 21 June and 27 August 2019, Qantas will operate three services per week between Melbourne and Queenstown with… Read the full press release

MAXX by Steigenberger donates €30,000 to the Pacific Garbage Screening organisation as part of its environmental commitment

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€30,000 donation to help in the fight against plastic Frankfurt am Main, Germany,, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its environmental commitment, Deutsche Hospitality has handed over a cheque for €30,000 to the Pacific Garbage Screening organisation on behalf of the MAXX by Steigenberger brand. Pacific Garbage Screening was established at the… Read the full press release

Emirates introduces new navigation technique that enhances safety and results in more efficient operations

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Flight Operations has developed a new navigation technique that allows the airline to carry additional cargo into Kabul International airport. The innovative missed-approach procedure developed by the airline has replaced an older technique that required cargo bound for Kabul to be offloaded in Dubai during low-cloud… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces codeshare arrangement with Fiji Airways

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline and Japan Airlines today (February 26, 2019) announced a codeshare arrangement that makes travel between Japan and Fiji much more convenient for travelers. Both airlines are members of the oneworld® alliance family, with Japan Airlines being a fully-fledged member while Fiji Airways is a… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines introduces new champagne, wine and Japanese sake selection for First and Business Class on its international flights

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines is pleased to unveil its First and Business Class champagne, wine and Japanese sake selection, which will be served on its international flights. To highlight the carrier`s First Class selection, JAL will serve Salon 2007, a rare vintage champagne, to its First Class customers on international flights… Read the full press release

KUTX Live at Four Seasons Hotel Austin to benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, March 13-16, 2019

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Eclectic mix includes Wyclef Jean, Patty Griffin, Steve Earle and Andrew Bird Austin, U.S.A, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — South by Southwest’s longest running event aimed at locals will return next month as Four Seasons Hotel Austin joins together with KUTX 98.9, the Austin Music Experience, for four days of live performances benefiting the Health Alliance… Read the full press release

Chef Jason Kang, Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen to present a feast of Korean flavours to Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai presents a feast of Korean flavours by Chef Jason Kang, Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. Born and raised in Korea, Chef Jason brings his culinary craft, honed over two decades, to surprise and engage the tastebuds of Four Seasons guests… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the introduction of Radisson Collection brand to the Polish capital of Warsaw

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, is delighted to announce the introduction of its exceptional Radisson Collection brand to the Polish capital of Warsaw. Currently undergoing a remarkable transformation, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Warsaw will be yet another unique addition to… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Tale of Tales World Cruise 2019 continues to entertain guests with range of enrichments events—both onboard and shoreside

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Monaco, France, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea’s guests continue to enjoy a range of enrichments aboard the Tale of Tales World Cruise 2019, including a range of enrichment events—both onboard and shoreside— including fascinating lectures from the voyage’s esteemed ‘Tale Tellers.’ Pico Iyer, Saroo Brierley, Harold Koda, and Laksmi Pamuntjak have each joined the… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation completes the rebranding of its six Hawker Pacific FBOs in Australia

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Basel, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation announces it has completed the rebranding of its six Hawker Pacific FBOs in Australia. The Australian FBO facilities are located in Brisbane (2), Cairns, Darwin, Perth and Sydney. Effective February 1, 2019, all six FBOs in Australia operate under the Jet Aviation logo. Jet Aviation expanded its customer offerings… Read the full press release

RCI announces the addition of 103 new properties to its affiliate exchange network during the second half of 2018

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The addition of 26 Shell Vacations Club resorts to RCI affiliate portfolio adds new destinations for members in world’s largest timeshare exchange network ORLANDO, Fla., 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange as part of Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), continued its strong growth with the addition of 103 new properties to its affiliate exchange… Read the full press release

The Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications praised BAC’s efforts in training Bahrainis at its new Baggage Handling Services (BHS) Department

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — His Excellency the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chairman, Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed held an inspection visit to BAC’s new Baggage Handling Services (BHS) Department, meeting its team, including 18 Bahrainis who are currently undergoing specialised training. He stressed the importance of… Read the full press release

SITA 2019 Passenger IT Insights: shows that in 2018, 44% of passengers sailed through automated passport control, a jump from 21% in 2017

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Use of automated passport control nearly doubles and passenger satisfaction is up too Dublin, Ireland, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Airline passengers are using automated technology for passport checks at double the rate recorded in 2017 and are more satisfied when doing so too. This is according to the SITA 2019 Passenger IT Insights, co-sponsored by… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport to welcome thousands of passengers for spring break

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Brussels, Belgium, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — After the very busy Christmas holidays, within a few days, Brussels Airport will be welcoming thousands of passengers eager for a change of scenery. The start of the spring break will see many families flocking to Brussels Airport to fly towards European destinations, but also further, to the… Read the full press release

South African Airways announce codeshare agreement with Africa World Airlines

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ACCRA, GHANA, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has enhanced connectivity for its customers travelling to, from and beyond the West Africa region following the successful completion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Africa World Airlines (AWA), the airline’s Ghanaian partners. The CEOs of SAA and AWA, Mr Vuyani Jarana and… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin to help Malaysia achieve its ambitious growth plans

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Official Country Partners status at World’s Leading Travel Trade Show® – a vital step towards achieving Visit Malaysia 2020 targets Berlin, Germany, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With a total of 25.8 million international tourists arriving in Malaysia in 2018, ITB Berlin (6-10 March 2019) will be instrumental in boosting visitor numbers to this exotic,… Read the full press release

The International Air Transport Association launches the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards to recognize and encourage industry excellence. Three categories of leadership in gender diversity and inclusion will be awarded: Inspirational Role Model Award: Will be presented to a female (30+) who holds a senior position… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the opening of The Dixon in London

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London, UK, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of The Dixon in London, which joins the diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 160 independent Autograph Collection Hotels around the world that champion values of vision, design and craft. Taking centre stage in the heart of Tower Bridge on… Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes new EgyptAir’s three times per week service to Cairo

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Three nonstop flights per week on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft Washington, D.C., 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) announced Tuesday that EgyptAir will begin round-trip flights to Cairo (CAI) three times per week on June 3, 2019. Passengers on this new route will travel nonstop aboard Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which… Read the full press release