City of Chicago announces the highlights of Millennium Park’s 2019 summer season

The 15th Summer Season will Feature the Year of Chicago Theatre, Latinx Arts and Culture, the Grant Park Music Festival’s 85th Season and an Upgraded Outdoor Concert Sound System Chicago, IL, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin announces completion of meticulous 40 million euro renovation

Following A Multi-Million Euro Renovation, a Striking New Design Evokes the Golden Twenties of Germany’s Capital City Bethesda, MD, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin today (03/11/2019) announced the culmination of its 40 million euro renovation. This meticulous refurbishment, largely funded by its ownership Beisheim Group, heralds in a new era of… Read the full press release

Oakwood launches the next generation of its industry-leading epic™ accommodations management solution

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), announced today (March 12, 2019) it is launching the next generation of its industry-leading epic™ accommodations management solution, with several significant updates and enhancements. Epic sources housing options from a database of more than 3,100 providers offering 21,000 housing options. The epic… Read the full press release

Mediterranean restaurant, Bleu at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca launches new menu created by Executive Chef Christophe Laplaza

Executive Chef Christophe Laplaza creates a menu full of flavours Casablanca, Morocco, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Signature restaurant Bleu, the Mediterranean restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, has launched a new menu showcasing the culinary direction of recently appointed Executive Chef Christophe Laplaza. Discover an entirely new menu that draws inspiration from Casablanca’s coastline with a variety of… Read the full press release

Mission possible for Milan Malpensa

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SEA Milan attends Asian route development conference in Cebu, Philippines to attract more routes to and from the region.  CEBU, Philippines, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — “Asia and Australia are key growth regions for Milan,” confides Andrea Tucci, VP Aviation Business Development at SEA, Linate and Malpensa airports operator. “In 2018, we registered 1.2 million direct… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo launches a new, fully inclusive private estate home program

Central America’s premier resort becomes the first Four Seasons property to debut fully inclusive private estate home program for the world’s most elite travellers San Jose, Costa Rica, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, a Forbes Five-Star resort situated on the 1,400-acre (570 hectare) Peninsula Papagayo on the north… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Moscow invites guests to a set dinner in combination with organic wines from Spain

Moscow, Russia, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In February Quadrum restaurant launched a series of eno-gastronomic dinners with organic wines that take place once a month and are dedicated to organic wines from one country: Spain, Italy and Austria. On March 14, 2019, Four Seasons Hotel Moscow invites its guests to a set dinner in combination with organic… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston celebrates 20 consecutive years as a Five Star hotel by Forbes Travel Guide

Celebrating platinum anniversary of earning this prestigious award Boston, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — With the unveiling of the 2019 Forbes Travel Guide’s annual Star Rating list, Four Seasons Hotel Boston celebrates 20 consecutive years as a Five Star hotel, the gold standard in the hospitality industry. As New England’s most quintessential luxury hotel, Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines partners with Accenture to pilot AI-enhanced service at Narita and Haneda Airport

Introduces Voice Recognition Service to Speed Up and Improve Check-in Experiences at Narita and Haneda Airport Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) is working with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) on a new service that applies artificial intelligence (AI) to answer passenger requests at the airline’s check-in counters. The service assesses what check-in… Read the full press release

IATA called for the modernization of air cargo processes

Singapore, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and the air cargo industry to focus on three priorities to accommodate the expanding demand for air cargo and ensure the economic and social benefits of aviation can be maximized. The three priorities are; Accelerating the speed of process modernization,… Read the full press release

IATA launches new industry certification—the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh)

Singapore, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification—the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh)—to improve the handling and the transport by air of perishable products. “Perishable goods is a growing market for air cargo. Ensuring that these delicate and short shelf-life products reach… Read the full press release

British Airways completed the installation of dozens of hosted bag-drop machines at Heathrow’s Terminal 5

More than 70 machines now in action at Heathrow Terminal 5  Automated bag-drop machines speed up the process of checking in a bag, while hosts are on hand to ensure airline’s high standard of customer service  Part of the airline’s continued £6.5 billion investment to enhance customer experience LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

CDA announces the opening of FAO Schwarz’s newest retail outlet at Midway International Airport

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (03/11/2019) joined with Hudson Group, airport partners, and iconic retailer FAO Schwarz to open the newest retail outlet at Midway International Airport, located near Gate A5 on the A Concourse. The oldest toy store in the United States, FAO Schwarz has… Read the full press release

MAGICAL MYANMAR (FAM TRIP)

Yangon, Myanmar, 2019-May 12— /Travel PR News/ — – $850 per person 10 Days/ 9 Nights (17th – 26th May) We offer this FAM Trip to Myanmar only twice a year (May & September) – Join Us on this Magical Myanmar Journey We have created unique FAM Trip for Travel Agents/Tour Operators/DMC/Tour Leaders and also… Read the full press release

Best Top Travel Packages, Tours and Safaris in Nairobi, Kenya – Visit the Nairobi National Park

Nairobi, Kenya, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Conference season is here and all delegates are Welcome conducting their conference meetings and workshops in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. Simple words to learn: Jambo – Hallo Habari Yako – How are you? (Sasa? – Hi? Reply: Poa – am fine ) slang language… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Pop Down will arrive in Hong Kong on March 30, 2019

Following one-time-only engagements in Toronto, Philadelphia, and Miami, the celebrated event series will arrive in Hong Kong March 30, 2019 Toronto, Canada, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, is excited to announce that Four Seasons Pop Down Hong Kong, the fourth in a global series of immersive… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces Japan’s first medium to long-haul low cost carrier, ZIPAIR

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — During a press conference held at Japan Airlines Headquarters on Friday afternoon, T.B.L. Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President, Shingo Nishida, announced the name of Japan`s first medium to long-haul low cost carrier as ZIPAIR. With the registration now official, the company will be established as ZIPAIR Tokyo… Read the full press release

Singapore to host to a sizeable number of business events from 2019 and beyond

The three clusters are amongst the top-performing sectors for business events secured in 2018, to be held in Singapore in 2019 and beyond Singapore, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore will play host to a sizeable number of business events from 2019 and beyond, with several of these events secured being inaugural editions.  In particular,… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels promotes Sireesha Kunduri to vice president of engineering for distribution and revenue management

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Sireesha Kunduri to vice president of engineering for distribution and revenue management. In this role, Kunduri will oversee the delivery and success of the company’s distribution and revenue management platforms, including choiceEDGE and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas to host annual fundraiser the Cure Four All Seasons Fashion Show + Luncheon on March 22, 2019

Celebrity emcee, local Dallas fashionistas and cancer survivors gather at annual fashion show and luncheon Dallas, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas is proud to support the fight against cancer by hosting the Cure Four All Seasons Fashion Show + Luncheon in partnership with NorthPark Center, Dallas’ premier luxury shopping… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore announces the appointment of Kamarl John as Restaurant Chef at the new One-Ninety

Singapore, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore announces the appointment of Kamarl John as Restaurant Chef at the new One-Ninety. Hailing from London, England, Kamarl has amassed more than a decade of fine culinary experience including stints at a wide variety of top restaurants and hotels in the United Kingdom including The Dorchester Collection, Claridge’s, and… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown expands its Resident Healers Program with the addition of international sonic alchemist Michelle Pirret

New York, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of International Women’s Day today (March 8, 2019), The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the expansion of the Resident Healers Program with the addition of Michelle Pirret, an international sonic alchemist, based in New York City. Created by Spa Director Tara Cruz, the Resident Healers Program… Read the full press release

Hyatt celebrates the opening of the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in Mexico — Hyatt Place Aguascalientes/Bonaterra

144-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of Aguascalientes AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 7, 2019), Hyatt Place Aguascalientes/Bonaterra is officially open, marking the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in Mexico. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour… Read the full press release

The first Hyatt Place hotel on the Peninsula of Hampton Roads, Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center is officially open

110-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of Hampton, Virginia HAMPTON, Virginia, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center, the first Hyatt Place hotel on the Peninsula of Hampton Roads, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport cargo zone welcomes a new airline: Sichuan Airlines Cargo

Brussels, Belgium, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — By the end of April, the Chinese carrier Sichuan Airlines Cargo, active in a country well-known for its e-commerce, will strengthen the cargo network operated at Brussels Airport. With 732,000 tonnes of cargo in 2018, Brussels Airport has become one of the major hubs. Its strategic location at… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta announces return of Cochon555 to Banff on Saturday, April 6

ALBERTA, Canada, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With an all-star cast of chefs who specialize in whole animal cooking paired with farmers responsibly raising delicious heritage breed pigs, Cochon555 returns to Banff on Saturday, April 6. The all-inclusive feast will feature expertly-crafted creations and specialist produce of a hundred-plus of the region’s most talented chefs, farmers, sommeliers,… Read the full press release

easyJet announces five new based aircraft and four new routes from Manchester this summer

Flights to Jerez de la Frontera, Spain to commence 17 August 2019 Flights to Kalamata, Greece to commence 15 June 2019 Flights to Bari, Italy to commence 17 August 2019 Flights to Nice, France to commence 16 June 2019 LUTON, England, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline has today (MAR 07, 2019)  announced that it will… Read the full press release

Neil Slaven appointed as easyJet’s UK Country Director

LUTON, England, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Neil Slaven has been appointed as easyJet’s UK Country Director commencing 1 March. In his new role he is tasked with driving the strategic direction and commercial success of easyJet in the UK, which incorporates over 160 based aircraft, 18 airports and 11 bases. Neil has been with… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Bahía announces an evening of classical music with the talented international soprano Teresa Karcher on 21 March 2019

Estepona, Spain, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Bahía, is delighted to welcome the talented international soprano Teresa Karcher on 21 March 2019 for an evening of classical music, accompanied by Nicole Panizza on the piano. Teresa Karcher was born in Germany but raised just outside Malaga. She discovered her love of singing and… Read the full press release