New works by Edra Soto and Christine Tarkowksi will be on display in the Boeing Galleries from late September through 2021 Chicago, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Millennium Park Foundation and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce two new sculpture exhibitions opening on Monday, September 23, in the Boeing Galleries… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: September 10, 2019
Four Seasons invites runners, walkers, riders and skaters to join the 39th annual Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto
One of the world’s original Terry Fox Runs, this event alone has raised more than CAD 11 million for cancer research since 1981 Toronto, Canada, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons invites runners, walkers, riders and skaters to join Chairman and Founder Isadore Sharp and hundreds of Four Seasons corporate and hotel employees and their families and… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara names Chef Michael Patria as New Executive Chef
New Executive Chef joins the culinary team at iconic resort in Montecito, California Santa Barbara, U.S.A., 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Chef Michael Patria brings more than two decades of culinary experience to Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara this fall. Patria has an impressive resume that showcases a myriad of culinary experiences in a list of… Read the full press release
Viking partners with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films for the release of the new full-length film Downton Abbey
New “Great Homes” Cruise Extension Offers Additional Privileged Access to Highclere Castle, the filming location of “Downton Abbey” Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® ( www.vikingcruises.com) today ((September 9, 2019)) announced it has partnered with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films for the release of the new full-length film Downton Abbey, based on… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines introduces new, more comfortable seats that provide additional usable legroom
Ditch the Pitch: Experts Say Pitch is an Inadequate Measurement of Guest Comfort and an Outdated Reference as Seat Innovation Becomes More Advanced MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is advancing its promise to invest in the Guest experience by unveiling new, more comfortable seats that provide additional usable legroom. Spirit’s… Read the full press release
Krabi Airport rolls out world-class passenger technology, from global IT provider SITA
Krabi, Thailand, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of Krabi Airport’s development to become a regional aviation center under Thailand’s Department of Airports’ four-year strategic plan, the airport announced it will be rolling out world-class passenger technology, from global IT provider SITA. The systems include AirportConnect® Open, SITA’s common-use passenger processing (CUPPS) platform, along with self-service… Read the full press release
Hyatt provides World of Hyatt members with more opportunities to earn points faster with new global promotion, Bonus Journeys
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (September 9, 2019), Hyatt’s award-winning loyalty program, World of Hyatt, launched a new global promotion, Bonus Journeys, providing World of Hyatt members more opportunities to earn points faster towards the rewards they value most. Beginning September 9, 2019, World of Hyatt members can register to earn thousands of Bonus… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the opening of Andaz Seoul Gangnam in the heart of the South Korean capital
Bridging modern living and senses of local culture, the property marks the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel in South Korea CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (September 9, 2019) that Andaz Seoul Gangnam has opened in the heart of the South Korean capital, marking the Andaz brand’s entry into the country. The Andaz name –… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the opening of new 246-room Hyatt Regency Zhuzhou in the Hunan Province of Central China
The new Hyatt Regency branded hotel delivers views of Xiangjiang River and golf course greenery CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Zhuzhou in the Hunan Province of Central China. The new 246-room hotel aims to bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s stress-free environments for… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport partners with Ørsted in a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint
Bristol, UK, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint, Bristol Airport has switched to a 100 per cent renewable electricity supply. The announcement follows the recent publication of a carbon roadmap setting out how the Airport will become carbon neutral by 2025 for emissions within its direct control…. Read the full press release
CDA and O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission announce the finalization of the Interim Fly Quiet (IFQ) Runway Rotation Plan
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC), an inter-governmental agency representing over 2.1 million residents, announce the finalization of the Interim Fly Quiet (IFQ) Runway Rotation Plan for O’Hare International Airport. The IFQ, which has recently secured approvals by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will work… Read the full press release
Avis Budget Group names Keith Rankin as President of the International region
LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, the leading global provider of mobility solutions, has recently appointed Keith Rankin as President of the International region, which includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Before his appointment, Keith was chief executive for the automotive division at Barloworld… Read the full press release
New Research Underscores Significant Economic Impact of Hotel Industry
WASHINGTON, USA, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Underscoring the significant economic impact and strong growth of the hotel industry, a new study released today (September 9, 2019) finds that hotels support more than 1 in 25 American jobs—8.3 million in total—and contribute nearly $660 billion annually to U.S. GDP. Conducted by Oxford Economics, the study was… Read the full press release
Hamad International Airport further improve its Transfer Security Screening Capacity with new initiative
Doha, Qatar, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport’s commitment to providing a seamless transfer experience for its passengers and maintaining world-class standards of security has led to an initiative to further improve its transfer product. HIA has increased security screening capacity and reduced queuing time in its transfer areas. It has also further… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines successfully completes “We Are Siberia” initiative; raises funds for planting 1,000,000 trees in Siberia
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines is successfully completing the “We Are Siberia” initiative and is returning to its current brand. In just one month, thanks to the active support from passengers and partners, the airline managed to raise funds for planting 1,000,000 trees in the regions of Siberia in order to replenish the forest lost in the fires. On August 1, in order to draw attention to the issue… Read the full press release
TFE Hotels received an unprecedented number of awards in 2019
New South Wales, Australia, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — 2019 has proven to be a golden year for TFE Hotels with an unprecedented number of awards received across the Australian-based hotel group’s international network. Kicking off the start of the awards season, Trip Advisor presented 44 TFE properties with the highly coveted Certificate of Excellence,… Read the full press release
The Tourism Authority of Thailand takes its Amazing Thailand Road Show in Nordic and Baltic countries
Stockholm, Sweden, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlighted examples of sustainability best practices being undertaken by the tourism industry nationwide at its Amazing Thailand Road Show in Nordic and Baltic countries during 1-5 September, 2019. The roadshow was held in Vilnius (Lithuania) on 3 September, Riga (Latvia) on 4… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Sakarya, Turkey
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of the first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Sakarya, one of the largest automotive and industrial hubs in Turkey. With the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sakarya (Turkey), the group is getting closer to 30 hotels in operation and… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson RED London Greenwich in the UK
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson RED London Greenwich in the UK. It will be the first property to bring the group’s upscale, lifestyle select-service hotel brand to the English capital, joining other UK landmark Radisson RED hotels in Glasgow and Liverpool…. Read the full press release
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings relaunches its hurricane relief campaign to assist with rebuilding efforts in The Bahamas
Company Relaunches Hope Starts Here Hurricane Relief Campaign in Partnership with All Hands and Hearts; Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Vows to Match Dollar-For-Dollar in Donations to Assist with Rebuilding Efforts in The Bahamas MIAMI, FL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise… Read the full press release