Cape Town, South Africa, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Sweeping views of Singita Grumeti, Tanzania, Hillside SuiteApril 2019 – In June 2019, Hillside Suite, set on the edge of a cliff, overlooking the endless plains of the Serengeti, opens to guests. With a private access road and all the trimmings of an exclusive retreat,… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: April 29, 2019
Historic Environment Scotland: A 3D reconstruction of the tomb of Robert the Bruce to go on display at Dunfermline Abbey Church
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alex Paterson, Chief Executive of Historic Environment Scotland (HES), presented the half-scale model of the lost tomb at an event in the Abbey Church today (Friday 26 April). The Lost Tomb of Robert the Bruce, a collaborative project between HES’s predecessor bodies and the Centre for Digital… Read the full press release
IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd welcomes new general manager, Claudia Feuß
Claudia Feuß takes over the management of the IntercityHotel flagship with effect from 26 April 2019 / departure of Anton M. Wüstefeld is formally marked by the donation of €20,000 to a children’s early intervention centre Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Claudia Feuß has taken up the managerial reins at… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces signing of three hotels in Madagascar scheduled to open in 2020
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is entering its 32nd African market and second Indian Ocean territory, Madagascar, with the signing of a portfolio deal of three hotels and a total of 254 rooms. The agreement was signed with Groupe Talys. Radisson Hotel Group today, has 89 hotels and 17,000+ rooms… Read the full press release
Air Partner appointed by Aurigny to manage its operations control centre in Alderney
Gatwick, UK, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner plc (“Air Partner”), the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Aurigny, the flag carrier airline of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, to manage its operations control centre in Alderney in order to improve efficiency, resilience and customer service. Air… Read the full press release
Banyan Tree Mayakoba and Rosewood Mayakoba to highlight culinary expertise of Manhattan-based chefs Bryce Shuman and P.J. Calapa this Memorial Day weekend
New York City Chefs Bryce Shuman and P.J. Calapa To Co-Create Inspired Menus with Hosts Rosewood Mayakoba’s Director of Culinary Operations Chef Juan Pablo Loza and Banyan Tree Mayakoba Executive Chef Alfonso de la Dehesa. Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This Memorial Day weekend, Wine & Food Festival is partnering with Banyan Tree… Read the full press release
Dusit International made its Qatar debut with the launch of the luxury Dusit Doha Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Thailand-based, global hospitality company brings its unique brand of gracious hospitality to the city’s vibrant West Bay area. With a view to capture major market share in Qatar’s hospitality sector, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has made its Qatar debut today (25 April… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts further expands in China with the announcement of Rosewood Ningbo opening in 2024
Hotel will be centerpiece of Ningbo New World Plaza, a new green landmark in the heart of the ancient city. Hongkong, China, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® continues its strategic growth in China with the announcement of Rosewood Ningbo opening in 2024. This latest project adds to Rosewood’s growing pipeline in China’s megacities… Read the full press release
Norwegian Reward named Program of the Year Europe & Africa for the third consecutive year at the 2019 Freddie Awards
LONDON, UK, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Reward, the award-winning loyalty program of Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline, has been named Program of the Year Europe & Africa for the third consecutive year at the 2019 Freddie Awards, held in Dallas, Texas. The Norwegian Reward credit card, by Bank Norwegian, was… Read the full press release
St. John’s International Airport expands its food offering with Freshii and Tim Hortons
Strong local and national brands represented in the Airport’s Concessions Program ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport’s new Concessions Program continues to expand with the announcement today (April 25, 2019) that Freshii is the latest food and beverage offering that will be available at the Airport this summer, and… Read the full press release
Hyatt expects the number of Hyatt hotels in Saudi Arabia to double by 2023
Five new Hyatt hotels to open as part of commitment to better diversify the country’s economy CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (APRIL 28, 2019) that it expects the number of Hyatt hotels in Saudi Arabia to double, with five additional Hyatt branded hotels to open by 2023, adding… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces signing of Andaz branded hotel on the Palm Jumeirah
The property will mark the first Andaz branded hotel in Dubai and the second in the United Arab Emirates CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (April 28, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development… Read the full press release
CVG wins the Air Carrier Safety Award as part of 2018 FAA Southern Region Airports Division Safety Awards
Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been named the winner of the Air Carrier Safety Award as part of 2018 FAA Southern Region Airports Division Safety Awards that took place last evening. According to the FAA, “this program offers us the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the… Read the full press release
CVG and ArtsWave to showcase the region’s extensive and diverse array of arts and culture at the airport
Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this year? If so, you may get to experience “ArtsWave Presents,” a live arts and entertainment program continuing in 2019 that showcases the region’s extensive and diverse array of arts and culture at the airport. Performances are scheduled on peak travel… Read the full press release
SFO announces new exhibition illuminating the extraordinary world of insects
The new exhibition illuminates the extraordinary world of insects through the collection of the Essig Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Berkeley SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Insects are the most diverse macroscopic organisms on the planet. Researchers have identified over one million species of insects and estimate that… Read the full press release
Blind and visually impaired passengers can now get free 24/7 help at Gatwick via the camera on their mobile phone
Professionally trained agents now guide passengers through the airport, help them read documents or even find their bag on the luggage carousel Chair of easyJet’s Accessibility Advisory Group, Lord David Blunkett, says this: “will be life changing in terms of providing equality to passengers with no or little sight” New service is part of Gatwick’s ambition… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport announces cooperation with Chinese cargo hubs to further develop aviation links between China and Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport will cooperate closely with two major Chinese cargo hubs, in order to further develop aviation links between China and Hungary. This is the main goal of the cooperation agreement (memorandum of understanding) signed during the “Belt and Road Forum” summit held in Beijing. Budapest Airport has… Read the full press release
KLM adds 10,000 additional seats between Bristol and Amsterdam this summer
Bristol, UK, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has added 10,000 additional seats between Bristol and Amsterdam this summer, commencing Monday 24 June. The extra capacity will be provided by upgrading the aircraft operating on the weekday service to a Boeing 737 aircraft, providing an additional 32 seats per flight. KLM currently operates four daily… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport team completed a litter pick of local roads and public areas neighbouring the Airport
Bristol, UK, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On Friday 12 April volunteers from the Bristol Airport team completed a litter pick of local roads and public areas neighbouring the Airport. Staff took a couple of hours out from their normal day jobs to clear litter from around the perimeter of the 196 hectare site. Teams… Read the full press release
British Airways is the first UK airline to use biometric technology to board flights from the US
British Airways is the first UK airline to use biometric technology to board flights from the US More than a quarter of a million British Airways customers have now successfully used their face as their identity on flights from the US More than 3m customers have used the tech on UK domestic flights – international… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways and Orbital Education announce the Official Opening of the Oryx International School at Mesaimeer campus
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and the Orbital Education Chairman welcomed VIPs and visitors to the state-of-the-art education facility during the opening event on Sunday 28 April 2019 Oryx International School is at the heart of the Qatar Airways community, providing five-star academic opportunities DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and… Read the full press release