Monthly Archives: February 2019

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

LAIKA, Oregon Film and Travel Oregon to offer public screenings of “Coraline” to support the North Umpqua Trail Project and the Lower Deschutes River Post-Fire Restoration Project

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Salem, Ore., 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s been 10 years since audiences followed a blue-haired girl to a mysterious Other World in the Oscar®-nominated 3D stop-motion fantasy, “Coraline”.  To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the film, Oregon-based animation studio LAIKA, in partnership with Oregon Film and Travel Oregon, will offer public screenings of the movie in six historic theaters around… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal now accepting reservations for its Spring 2019 opening

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The Hotel will include MARCUS, the first Canadian restaurant by celebrated Chef Marcus Samuelsson Montreal, Canada, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Heralding the city’s world renowned festival season and the biggest sporting event in Canada, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning June 1, 2019. “We are so excited to… Read the full press release

U.S. News & World Report recognised Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC as the #1 Hotel in Washington DC and Overall #15 Best Hotel in the USA

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Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in rankings, consumer advice and information, recognised Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC as the #1 Hotel in Washington DC and Overall #15 Best Hotel in the USA in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences. “Our Hotel being chosen as… Read the full press release

Chefs Anne-Sophie Pic and Clare Smyth to celebrate International Women’s Day with a special dinner at La Dame de Pic London at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

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London at Ten Trinity Square, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, March 11, 2019, two of the world’s greatest chefs, Anne-Sophie Pic and Clare Smyth, will prepare and host a dinner at La Dame de Pic London at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, to celebrate International Women’s Day. One of the most decorated… Read the full press release

Amistad Partners to support Meritus Hotels & Resorts’ Sales &Marketing Efforts in Europe & the USA

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SINGAPORE,  2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Amistad Partners, a global hotel representation company delivering sales and marketing solutions to leading independent hotel groups, has been tasked to help boost Meritus Hotels & Resorts’ brand visibility and market share in Europe and the United States. Award-winning Asian hospitality group Meritus Hotels & Resorts manages the iconic… Read the full press release

Noe Chef de Cuisine Ryo Takatsuka of Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina to create first class menu for ANA’s A380’s inaugural Tokyo to Honolulu route

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Consecutive Two Glass Wine Spectator Awards complement culinary accolades Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling first class on All Nippon Airways (ANA)’s first Airbus A380 will discover the flavours of southern Italy in a menu expressly developed for the occasion by Noe Chef de Cuisine Ryo Takatsuka of Four Seasons Resort Oahu at… Read the full press release

Emirates signed agreement with Airbus for 40 A330-900 and 30 A350-900 aircrafts

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Airbus and Emirates reach agreement on A380 contract – with the airline to receive 14 more A380s by end 2021, bringing its total A380 order book to 123 units Dubai, UAE, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates airline today announced an order for 40 A330-900 aircraft, and 30 A350-900 aircraft, in a heads of… Read the full press release

Qatari Diar and Katara Hospitality celebrated the 2019 National Sports Day with variety of special events

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Doha, Qatar, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatari Diar, in partnership with Katara Hospitality, organized the 2019 National Sports Day activities, at the Crescent Park in Lusail City. This year, the company organized many sports activities that support the concept of sport as a healthy lifestyle.  This is in line with HH Emir’s directives, and Qatar… Read the full press release

Six Senses joins a growing number of luxury brands in the IHG family

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has welcomed a new family member to its portfolio of brands, with the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. Six Senses is renowned for its focus on wellness and sustainability, with each hotel and resort set in… Read the full press release

IHG® announces the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has today (13 FEBRUARY 2019) announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas. The $300 million cash acquisition from Pegasus Capital Advisors includes all of Six Senses’ brands and operating… Read the full press release

Marriott hotels in Costa Rica unveils newly renovated rooms designed to evoke the destination and local nature

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San Jose, Costa Rica, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott hotels in Costa Rica will start 2019 with newly renovated rooms providing guests a new experience of luxury and modernity, with designs created to evoke the destination and local nature in every detail. The renovation consists of 500 rooms inspired by the Costa Rican coffee… Read the full press release

Marriott International to open The Times Square EDITION

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New York City, New York, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Times Square EDITION may just be the long overdue and best thing to hit Times Square in over a century. There simply has never been anything like it before in New York City’s famed cultural and entertainment mecca. Ian Schrager, in partnership with… Read the full press release

Marriott Golf raised a record of more than $65,000 for PGA REACH during the 3rd Annual Hit the Green for HOPE promotion

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, announced that it raised a record of more than $65,000 last year for PGA REACH – the charitable foundation of the PGA of America—during the 3rdAnnual Hit the Green for HOPE promotion. The funds raised last year were… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new daily service connecting Phnom Penh and Bangkok

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Route to meet growing passenger demand and facilitate seamless travel between capital cities of Cambodia and Thailand; tourism from Southeast Asian countries vital to Cambodia’s economy Daily service between Bangkok and Phnom Penh to offer enhanced connectivity to Emirates’ global network and routes served by codeshare partners Dubai, UAE, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Arsenal player Danny Welbeck gives young footballers an unforgettable training session the Arsenal Soccer School Dubai

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Arsenal player’s visit comes as ASSD marks 10 years Dubai, UAE, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Arsenal player Danny Welbeck visited the Arsenal Soccer School Dubai (ASSD), providing young footballers an unforgettable training session as they learn to “play the Arsenal way.” This is Danny Welbeck’s second visit to the school, which comes as… Read the full press release

Star Alliance announces partnership with Skyscanner

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Refresh of staralliance.com features new look and improved functionality for customers Frankfurt, Germany, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has partnered with Skyscanner, the world’s travel search engine, to allow travellers visiting the Star Alliance website to search for flights, view airfares and book them directly with its member… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to start direct flights from Novosibirsk to Astana on May 28, 2019

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, is starting direct flights from Novosibirsk to Astana on May 28, 2019. Tickets are already available. Flights will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Departure from Tolmachevo Airport is at 15:35, and arrival in Astana is at 16:35 local time. The return flight departs at 17:25 and arrives in Novosibirsk at 20:20. Flights will be operated on modern… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group to grow its existing portfolio in Cyprus

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is delighted to announce the signing of a Master Development Agreement with SunnySeeker Hotels in the Republic of Cyprus. Building on an already-successful partnership, the new deal will see the group grow its… Read the full press release

UNWTO releases new report “Walking Tourism – Promoting Regional Development”

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The report “Walking Tourism – Promoting Regional Development” showcases examples of walking tourism which can serve as a practical reference for destinations looking into the role of walking tourism for their own regional development. Walking tourism is now one of the most popular ways to experience a destination. It… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Mr. Al Baker welcomes the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls for a serious review of the existing aviation regulatory framework

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75 years on from the Chicago Convention, the Doha Declaration calls for a serious global review of its relevance today in the 21st Century DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, has welcomed the publication of the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls… Read the full press release

Allegiant launches new nonstop service to Charleston from Columbus, Ohio beginning June 7, 2019

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Cleveland, Ohio, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant today (2/12/2019) announces new nonstop service to Charleston International Airport (CHS) from Columbus, Ohio beginning June 7, 2019. To celebrate, the company is offering fares on the new route as low as $49* each way. “We’re excited to grow once again in Charleston,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant… Read the full press release

WTTC and IBMATA partner to enhance border security with biometric technology

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Border Management & Technologies Association (IBMATA) announce a partnership to promote safe, secure and seamless travel across international borders making best use of new and emerging technology, while enhancing border security. WTTC represents the global private sector of… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels celebrates the successful growth of WoodSpring Suites since its acquisition in February 2018

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Milestone Caps off Year of Record Performance and Rapid Growth ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The WoodSpring Suites brand recently surpassed another milestone with the opening of its 250th hotel in the greater Portland, Ore., area. This landmark achievement coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) acquisition of the WoodSpring brand… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham

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Portland Area Opening Underscores Brand’s Westward Expansion ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels, announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham. The new hotel is the brand’s 250th and the first to open in the state of Oregon,… Read the full press release

Emirates marks 20 years of operations in Pakistan’s most populous cities, Lahore and Islamabad

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DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has marked 20 years of successful operations in Lahore and Islamabad, two of Pakistan’s most populous cities. The award-winning airline has recorded solid year-on-year growth in Lahore and Islamabad over the years, carrying more than 8.4 million passengers on both routes in the last two decades. Emirates’… Read the full press release

The city of Chicago announces $1 million in foundation support for the 2019 Year of Chicago Theatre

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First-of-its-kind in U.S., citywide initiative will shine a spotlight on Chicago’s vibrant theatre scene Chicago, IL, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel along with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the League of Chicago Theatres today (February 11, 2019) announced $1 million in foundation support for the 2019 Year… Read the full press release

VisitEngland’s Attractions Accolades winners announced

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland has today (12 February 2019) announced the winners of its 2018 Attractions Accolades recognising the quality of visitor experiences across England. Following their annual assessment by VisitEngland, 76 attractions have been awarded an accolade, based on the score they obtained following their Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar to its esteemed Legend Collection

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Brand Welcomes Iconic California Properties to its Prestigious Legend Collection   Newport Beach, California, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is proud to announce that two of the most celebrated hotels along the United States’ Pacific Coast – Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar – have joined its brand portfolio… Read the full press release