Monthly Archives: September 2019

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip names Vikram Reddy as Regional Vice President and General Manager

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Macau, China, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Vikram Reddy has been named Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, with his most recent appointment as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai before arriving in Macau. With more than 25 years with Four Seasons, Reddy’s invaluable experience… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore’s fine dining Cantonese restaurant, Jiang-Nan Chun, receives one-star Michelin rating for the second consecutive year

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Singapore, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jiang-Nan Chun, the fine dining Cantonese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, received the coveted one-star rating for the second consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2019. “We are exceptionally thrilled that Jiang-Nan Chun has once again been awarded the one-star Michelin rating by the acclaimed Michelin Guide. This award underscores… Read the full news article

Grand-Hôtel du Cap Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel teams up with Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild for an exclusive picnic experience

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Hotel guests can enjoy a luxury picnic prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Yoric Tièche in one of the most iconic locations of the French Riviera Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, France, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand-Hôtel du Cap Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, has launched an exclusive picnic experience in partnership with Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Upon reservation, guests… Read the full news article

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of 127-room Cambria Hotel Fort Mill in South Carolina

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Upscale Brand Continues Strong Growth in the Carolinas ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the opening of its third hotel in South Carolina, just miles from the state line in a rapidly growing submarket of Charlotte, North Carolina. The four-story, 127-room Cambria Hotel Fort Mill joins… Read the full news article

Port of Oakland retired Executive Director Chris Lytle presented with The Containerization and Intermodal Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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Award for 53-year career that included top job at two of biggest U.S. ports Long Beach, Calif., 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Port of Oakland retired Executive Director Chris Lytle received one of the shipping industry’s top honors here this week.  The Containerization and Intermodal Institute presented him its Lifetime Achievement Award for a… Read the full news article

Port of Oakland announces return of the annual Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square

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Jack London Square’s biggest food event of the year is this weekend Oakland, Calif., 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The annual Eat Real Festival returns to the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square for two days of feasting on specialty foods. Tens of thousands of visitors will attend this year’s largest event at the… Read the full news article

VisitBritain Shop and Marketing Manchester become distributors on Tourism Exchange GB

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We are delighted to announce that the VisitBritain Shop and Marketing Manchester have both joined as distributors on Tourism Exchange GB (TXGB), a new platform for English suppliers to reach global distributors. LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marketing Manchester’s new distribution channel will help suppliers in the area raise their profile to overseas… Read the full news article

Bangkok Airways organized a CSR activity to build fish homes and release aquatic animal in Koh Samui

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Koh Samui, Thailand, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited led by Mr.Nijjapat Piyapant, Vice President – Airport (5th from left) together with Ban Mae Nam community and Department of Fisheries Surat Thani organized a CSR activity “We Love You – Koh Samui” building fish homes to serve as marine nursery… Read the full news article

Bangkok Airways hosts its fifth running program at Chiang Rai City Hall, Chiang Rai

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Chiang Rai, Thailand, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited led by Mr. Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, Vice President – Marketing (8th from left) organized the “Bangkok Airways Chiang Rai Half Marathon”, the fifth running program of the Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2019 at Chiang Rai City Hall, Chiang Rai. The… Read the full news article

Bangkok Airways named 2020 Five Star Major Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has been named 2020 Five Star Major Airline by APEX (the Airline Passenger Experience Association), a non-profit membership trade association dedicated to improving the entire airline passenger experience. Mr. Puttipong Prasartthong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways commented that, “We are honored to receive this… Read the full news article

Finland’s largest hotel project will rise right next to Helsinki Airport

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LAK Real Estate Oy will have Finland’s largest hotel ensemble built into their ownership at the Helsinki Airport. The construction will start next year, and the target is to open the hotel in 2023. Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This new hotel project will rise right next to the airport terminal to… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport welcomes Sichuan Airlines’ new service from Chengdu, China

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Sichuan Airlines’ flight from Chengdu was celebrated with a water salute as it arrived to Helsinki Airport early on Monday morning around six o’clock 16 September. The new route will strengthen Helsinki Airport’s flight connections to China. Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The airline will operate the route between Helsinki and Chengdu twice… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport unveils autumn’s pop-up store selection

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Finnish experiences and sustainability are emphasized when choosing new pop-ups at the airport. See the autumn’s pop-up selection below. Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — During the summer, Helsinki Airport added two new Finnish brands to its selection. Private Case and Viaminnet, both of whose focus is on local craftsmanship and sustainable production, launched new… Read the full news article

JetBlue Master Executive Council of the Air Line Pilots Association elects new officers

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This week, the JetBlue Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) elected new officers to lead the more than 4,000 JetBlue pilots. The voting members of the JetBlue MEC elected Capt. Chris Kenney, chairman; Capt. Wayne Scales, vice chairman; and Capt. John Costello,… Read the full news article

Swissport wins ground services license at 15 airports in Morocco

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International has won a license for ground services at 15 airports in Morocco. The new license is valid from 1 October 2019 and has a term of seven years. Swissport International has been awarded a license for 15 airports in a global tender for airport ground handling… Read the full news article

flydubai marks the fifth anniversary of its first flight to Kazakhstan from Dubai International (DXB)

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More than half a million passengers have flown between Kazakhstan and the UAE with flydubai since it launched its inaugural flight to Almaty Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai, today (September 16, 2019) marks the fifth anniversary of its first flight to Kazakhstan which took off from Dubai International (DXB) to… Read the full news article

flydubai to move select services from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB)

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From 27 October 2019, seven additional flydubai destinations will operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) Duabi, UAE, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced today (September 15, 2019) that flights to seven destinations will move from their current operating base of Terminal 2 and relocate to Terminal 3 at Dubai… Read the full news article

Dubai start-up Seafood Souq partners with Emirates SkyCargo for transparent and efficient sourcing of seafood

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Early on Friday, 6 September, a batch of salmon arrived in Dubai in the cargo hold of Emirates flight EK 28 from Glasgow. The shipment of Scottish salmon, destined for restaurants and consumers in the UAE, was the first that was being transported for Seafood Souq, a… Read the full news article

Airbnb and Adventure Travel Trade Association form sustainability partnership

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San Francisco, CA, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Climate change is one of the greatest challenges our global society faces. Scientific authorities all over the world have come to similar conclusions; our environment is deteriorating faster than ever before. For example, our climate has higher carbon dioxide levels today than at any point in at least… Read the full news article

Ryanair launches massive Autumn seat sale

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (16 Sep) launched a massive Autumn seat sale, with up to £30 off return flights on over 1 million seats across its European network, allowing customers to book a winter break or spring getaway on the lowest fares. This amazing seat sale… Read the full news article

The Calile Hotel launches its Spring Summer campaign in collaboration with Queensland Ballet

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New South Wales, Australia, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In a Queensland first, The Calile Hotel has unveiled its Spring Summer campaign in collaboration with Queensland Ballet. One year after The Calile opened its doors to Queensland and the world, Australia’s first urban resort has partnered in a stunning local collaboration with Queensland Ballet. The… Read the full news article

Viking’s seventh ocean ship, Viking Venus to join its award-winning fleet in 2021

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#1 Ocean Cruise Line Will Launch Seventh Ocean Ship; Viking Sky Will Return to Istanbul with New Voyages Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (September 17, 2019) announced its seventh ocean ship, Viking Venus®, will join its award-winning fleet in early 2021, further solidifying the company’s standing as the largest and world’s best… Read the full news article

AAAE calls on Congress to Update PFC Program to Unlock Airport Infrastructure Investment

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Alexandria, Va., 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With airlines collecting more than $1.5 billion in baggage fees in the second quarter of 2019 – yet another record high – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) called on Congress to update the arbitrary federal cap on local Passenger Facility Charges to spur investment in… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila announces a special package perfect for Chinese Engagements

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Manila, Philippines, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrate the harmony of two families, and the wonderful love that this new beginning brings, with Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s The Joys of Ting Hun—a special package perfect for Chinese Engagements. The engagement announcement is an important part of Chinese tradition. It is where the families of the… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of its second Radisson RED in South Africa – the Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the signing of its second Radisson RED in South Africa – continuing the brand’s fast growing African and global expansion. Scheduled to open early 2021, the Radisson RED Johannesburg… Read the full news article

Hilton to introduce Hampton by Hilton brand to Quito, the capital and largest city in Ecuador

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New hotel will add 135 rooms to thriving Quito market QUITO, Ecuador and MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (September 16, 2019) announced plans to introduce Hampton by Hilton, the global, upper-midscale brand, to Quito, the capital and largest city in Ecuador, as part of a franchise agreement signed with Hotel Colón… Read the full news article

G6 Hospitality announces its 2019 franchise award winners

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — G6 Hospitality LLC, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands in the United States and Canada, today (Sept. 17, 2019) announced its 2019 franchise award winners. At the 2019 Motel 6 Brand Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, G6 Hospitality executives honored 16 franchisees and partners whose contributions have… Read the full news article

Dusit International opens its first standalone restaurant concept – Baan Dusit Thani

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — New concept is designed to bring value to all stakeholders by expanding market reach, trialling new concepts that can be introduced at Dusit Hotels & Resorts worldwide, and maintaining brand awareness in the local market while Dusit’s flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, is redeveloped as part of landmark… Read the full news article

Boeing to provide GainJet a suite of Jeppesen flight operation digital solutions

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GainJet signs agreement for Boeing’s Jeppesen Operator, JetPlanner Pro, FliteDeck Pro X and Aviator digital solutions VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) will provide GainJet, a global private jet charter operator and management company, a suite of Jeppesen flight operation digital solutions including Operator, JetPlanner Pro, FliteDeck Pro X and Aviator… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport named UK and Ireland’s best airport at the Travel Trade Gazette annual awards

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Manchester, UK, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night Manchester won the accolade of the UK and Ireland’s best airport at the Travel Trade Gazette annual awards in London, which is judged by the travel trade and industry experts. The UK’s third largest airport beat off competition from fellow nominees Birmingham, Bristol, Luton and Belfast City… Read the full news article