Monthly Archives: October 2019

Choice Hotels announces the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront

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Choice Hotels’ Upscale Brand Continues Rapid Growth in Top-Tier Markets ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), Donohoe Development Company and Koucar Management announce the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront. The new-construction, nine-story, 154-room upscale hotel, which is expected to open in early… Read the full press release

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas among top ranked resorts at Condé Nast Traveler 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards

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Paradise Island, Bahamas, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today (October 7, 2019) announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, which included The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas among its top ranked resorts. “It seems the legend of James Bond remains strong for The Bahamas, with The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris welcomes Michael Bartocetti as Executive Pastry Chef

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Paris, France, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris announces that Michael Bartocetti has been appointed Executive Pastry Chef. Talented and creative, Michael Bartocetti is above all a committed and responsible chef. He carefully chooses his suppliers, favouring small farms that promote sustainable and responsible agriculture. Driven by a desire to create authentic fresh… Read the full press release

Condé Nast Traveler 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards recognised Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco as the #1 Hotel in San Francisco

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San Francisco, U.S.A., 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today (October 7, 2019) announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco recognised as the #1 Hotel in San Francisco. “We greatly value our relationship with our guests, and we take pride in providing excellent service and best accommodations for travellers…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire hosts its annual Christmas Market to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity

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Hampshire, England, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday, December 5, 2019, The Spa and its Courtyard at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire will be transformed into a festive wonderland as the Hotel hosts its annual Christmas Market, featuring a range of gifts from its favourite beauty, wellness and home-ware lines. Once again the special event will be… Read the full press release

AHLA announces a 230 percent increase in members participating in the 5-Star Promise

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One Year After Announcing 5-Star Promise, 230% Increase In Participating Hotel Companies WASHINGTON, USA, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — One year after a historic announcement pledging to increase safety and security at America’s hotels, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today (October 7, 2019) announced a 230 percent increase in members participating in the 5-Star Promise,… Read the full press release

Ready for take-off: US Airlines ranked by negative Twitter mentions

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Warwick, RI, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Social media is bridging the gap between brands and customer experience, allowing consumers to voice their opinions in real-time for the whole world to see. We all know poor reviews and negative comments can make or break a brand’s reputation. With 330 million active users, Twitter, in… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris offers advice on spotting of wildlife in Kenya National park

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Visiting Kenya’s parks and reserves, one will be spending a lot time craning their necks and keeping watchful eyes out of animals and birds. There are a few tell signs to note, as well as a few things one can do to maximize the chances of spotting the… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Asia Pacific for the eighth consecutive year

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has continued to be recognised globally as a leading sustainable business, after being selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Asia Pacific, one of the world’s most prestigious sustainability indices. It’s the eighth consecutive year Auckland Airport has been included in the… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches super seat sale for the winter and spring period

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (7 Oct) launched an “Awesome Autumn” seat sale, with 25% off 1 million seats across its European network, allowing customers to grab a bargain break for the winter and spring period. This super seat sale is available for travel between November and May… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the first Radisson branded hotel in Germany

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the first Radisson branded hotel in Germany. Located in the 800-year-old heart of the Hanseatic university city, directly in the seaport of Rostock, the property is set to open in Q3-2022. The new Radisson Hotel Rostock strengthens the group´s… Read the full press release

Silversea announces 33 new shore experiences and Executive Officers for its World Cruise 2020

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Silversea announces 33 new shore experiences and Executive Officers for its World Cruise 2020 Silversea unveils 33 new shore experiences that are exclusive to world-cruising guests. Miami, FL, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea announces the Executive Officers who will host the cruise line’s World Cruise 2020, the Legends of Cruising—the first world cruise ever… Read the full press release

Al Muntaha, Burj Al Arab takes guests on a gastronomic journey of fine French cuisine

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — At the hands of one of the world’s most talented chefs, Francky Semblat, Al Muntaha unveils a new menu of classic and fine French fare. As Burj Al Arab continues to raise the bar in elevated dining experiences in Dubai; Al Muntaha reveals a new menu to take… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of the 234-room Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin

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The opening marks the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ireland as part of Hyatt’s fastest growing lifestyle brand CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 7, 2019) the opening of the 234-room Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ireland, managed by Hodson Bay Group. Located in… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces signing of Hyatt-branded hotel in Cairo

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The hotel will mark the return of the Hyatt brand to Egypt’s capital city of Cairo CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 7, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with ALDAU Development group for a Hyatt-branded hotel in Cairo. Hyatt Regency Cairo West, set… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes the return of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

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Flights to Dhaka start in January Three flights per week on state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner News announced by Airport CEO during formal visit to Bangladesh led by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Huge benefit to 70,000 Bangladeshi population in airport’s vast catchment area Businesses also set to benefit from connectivity Return business class fares from… Read the full press release

Over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees attended employment fair at Manchester Airport

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Manchester, UK, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — An employment fair which took place at Manchester Airport last week (Thursday 3 October) was attended by over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees. Following the announcement on 23 September that the company had entered compulsory liquidation, public and private partners worked together to host the… Read the full press release

U.S. delegation meets with the World Tourism Organization

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A high-level delegation from the United States Department of State has met with head of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as the country moves closer to rejoining the United Nations specialized agency for tourism. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Kevin Moley and Assistant Secretary for… Read the full press release

IATA commended the significant progress made at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization

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Montreal, Canada, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the significant progress made by governments at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Environment was at the top of the agenda, and after some robust discussions between states, there were two critical outcomes:  The ICAO Council will… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches daily nonstop service from Newark and Boston to San Juan, Puerto Rico

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) continues to bring “More Go” to The Island of Enchantment with two new destinations and more flights on existing routes to San Juan, Puerto Rico! Beginning December 19, 2019, Spirit will offer daily nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport… Read the full press release

British Airways flies a special four-legged friend to the UK to receive an ‘Animal OBE’

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways stepped in this week to fly a special four-legged friend to the UK to receive an ‘Animal OBE’ on Friday 4th October. When the airline heard that ex-US Secret Service dog, Hurricane, had been awarded a PDSA Order of Merit, British Airways pulled out all the stops to… Read the full press release

British Airways welcomed British Athletics home after their historic wins in Doha

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways gave British Athletics a golden welcome home after their historic wins in Doha. Sprinter Dina Asher-Smith gave her trademark smile after being welcomed into the First cabin for the flight home, where her meals were gilded in gold leaf, she was showered in golden confetti by… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the official airline sponsor of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2019

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The award-winning airline is proud sponsor of the prestigious international horse racing event Qatar Airways operates 26 weekly service to two gateways in France: Paris and Nice DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to be the official airline sponsor of one of the world’s most prestigious racing events on… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Airlines announces new connections to Ljubljana, Slovenia from Zurich, Munich and Frankfurt hubs

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Lufthansa Group Airlines will soon operate from hubs in Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich to the capital of Slovenia Travelers from Ljubljana can benefit from Lufthansa Group’s worldwide network All connections are now available for booking COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting in mid-October, the Lufthansa Group Airlines will be connecting the Zurich, Munich… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel appoints four new general managers

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Anja Jansen to head up the IntercityHotel Kiel / Ulrike Fröhlich becomes new Director of the IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof / Burkhard Kohlhoff takes over at the IntercityHotel Hamburg Dammtor-Messe / Thomas Nixdorf to be in charge of the pre-opening phase at the IntercityHotel Hannover Hauptbahnhof Ost Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

IHG announces signing of InterContinental® Durrat Al Riyadh

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Continues to expand presence across the Kingdom with multiple signings this year Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with Al Rawabi Regional Company for Hotels Resorts and Tourism Ltd. to open InterContinental® Durrat Al Riyadh next… Read the full press release

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas announces its first resort in the Galápagos Islands

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Galápagos Islands are home to some of the world’s most amazing wildlife encounters. The isolated chain of 19 islands emerged alone from the rest of the world and its ecology developed in its own unique way. Guests at the upcoming Six Senses Galapagos will therefore experience… Read the full press release

SFO conducts annual full-scale emergency drill to ensure highest level of readiness

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Simulated terror attack tests emergency response, coordination between agencies SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise today (October 2, 2019), simulating a terrorist attack involving chemical weapons on board an aircraft to test emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination between multiple… Read the full press release

Alitalia to operate the first-ever nonstop flights between SFO and Rome from June 1, 2020

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Flag carrier of Italy to operate first-ever nonstop flights from SFO to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed Alitalia, the flag carrier of Italy, back to SFO in 2020. The largest airline in Italy plans to operate the first-ever nonstop flights… Read the full press release

Swoop inaugurates flight from London International Airport (YXU) to McCarran International Airport

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The ultra-low-cost carrier is continuing to make international travel more affordable for Canadians CALGARY, AB, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 3, 2019), Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Inc., celebrates its inaugural flight from London International Airport (YXU) to McCarran International Airport (LAS). The first Swoop flight to embark on… Read the full press release