Monthly Archives: March 2023

JW Marriott unveils new Jeju Resort & Spa in South Korea, offering guests a luxurious haven amidst stunning volcanic coastlines and natural attractions

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Resort’s Breathtaking Design Takes Inspiration From Traditional Island Life, Inviting Guests To Be Nourished And Revitalized In Body, Mind, and Spirit SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa in Seogwipo, Jeju. Perched… Read the full press release

Hilton Monterrey Opens with Focus on Conscious Travel and Efficient Design

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MONTERREY, Mexico, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Hilton Monterrey, located in the business and financial district of the capital city of Nuevo León, Mexico. With an emphasis on efficient design and conscious travel, from its farm-to-table restaurant and energy-conserving technology, the 225-room property provides a modern urban oasis with… Read the full press release

Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership, Expanding Access to U.S. Destinations

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Emirates customers to have access to more than 150 U.S. cities through Chicago, Houston and San Francisco while enjoying codeshare benefits for flights on United; expanded domestic U.S. network coverage to complement Emirates’ network of 12 points across the U.S, which the airline operates to from its Dubai-based hub  Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance… Read the full press release

Emirates Enhances Support for Travellers with Hidden Disabilities through Specialised Training and Thoughtful Measures

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — With concerted efforts to further enhance support services for travellers with hidden disabilities including Autism, Emirates has rolled out specialised training to more than 24,000 global cabin crew and ground staff, collaborated with Dubai Airport on a useful travel planner and autism friendly route to make the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street Boston promotes Rob Differ to Food and Beverage Leader, bringing culinary creativity to the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel

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The talented and creative pastry chef will now lead all culinary for the Hotel and brings artistic craft and innovation to the leadership team One Dalton Street, Boston, U.S.A., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston announces the promotion of Rob Differ as the new Food and Beverage Leader. Originally part of the… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Mall of America and CenterPoint Energy announce installation of CarbinX™ Carbon Capture Unit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Installation of CleanO2’s groundbreaking technology is part of a CenterPoint Energy program offering cleaner energy solutions to its customers BLOOMINGTON, MN., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) and Radisson Blu Mall of America, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the groundbreaking installation of a carbon-capture technology unit, CarbinX™, developed by CleanO2. This marks the first hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Zooey Deschanel to launch national marketing campaign for simplified hotel booking

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Choice Hotels Campaign Seeks to Simplify and De-stress the Booking Process as Research Shows Consumers Can Have Analysis Paralysis Due to a Myriad of Online Booking Options ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) unveiled a multichannel national marketing campaign to help travelers avoid analysis paralysis and book their next… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Schneider Electric to use AI-assisted technology for sustainability and energy management

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Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor to help nearly 6,000 Choice Hotel owners track energy and sustainability data. LOUISVILLE, KY, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, has been chosen by Choice Hotels International, one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies in America for second consecutive year

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been named one of the ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America’ 2023 by Newsweek and Statista Inc. This is the second consecutive year that Choice Hotels has been recognized on this list that assesses companies on the three main public pillars of trust – customer… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces major expansion in Mexico, set to increase brand portfolio by 30% by 2025

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Newly signed properties will grow Hyatt’s leisure, lifestyle, luxury and all-inclusive offerings in top Mexico destinations CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced the strategic growth of its brand portfolio in Mexico, a top leisure and business travel destination for global and domestic travelers, with new luxury and all-inclusive hotels and… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority showcases art exhibit by adults with disabilities

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March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority, the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Ability Indiana and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch came together at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to unveil an exhibit of more than 20 art pieces, including paintings, ceramics and mixed… Read the full press release

How Air India’s new flights from London Gatwick Airport are boosting trade and tourism between the South East and India

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London, UK, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Businesses across the South East exported £479 million of goods and services to India – more than any region outside London – according to the latest Government figures1. These impressive trade volumes – and the jobs they support – have been given a further boost today as… Read the full press release

ANA to resume nonstop flights from Munich to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after pandemic-related break

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MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan’s largest airline ANA and member of the Star Alliance, is returning to Munich Airport after a pandemic-related break. With the start of the summer flight schedule, the 5-star airline is thus resuming its nonstop connection from Munich to Tokyo’s city-near Haneda Airport. Initially, the route is… Read the full press release

PATA Gold Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Asia Pacific Tourism Industry

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Organisations and individuals making outstanding contributions towards the successful promotion of the travel and tourism industry throughout the Asia Pacific region are encouraged to submit entries to the PATA Gold Awards 2023. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023. Now in its 39th year and sponsored… Read the full press release

UNWTO and AVIAREPS partner to offer destination marketing grants in Europe

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Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO will work with its Affiliate Member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe. The UNWTO + AVIAREPS Destination Marketing Grant will allow selected Member States to benefit from a range of digital marketing services, to be supplied on… Read the full press release

EASA recognizes outstanding aviation doctorate students at first European_Academia conference

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Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recognised four doctorate students at the first edition of the European_Academia @EASA conference 2023. The conference marks an important step for EASA in building closer relations with academia and promoting links between academia and industry. The two-day conference was… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo Launches Cathay Mail, a Refined Digital Solution for Mail-Shipment Process

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New digital solution provides a superior customer experience for post offices Hong Kong, China, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has enhanced its integrated mail platform with Cathay Mail, a refined digital solution that re-envisages the mail-shipment process, generating greater transparency for post offices and providing the track-and-trace visibility their customers expect. With… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group unveils brand new Senator and Business Lounges at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

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Lufthansa opens new lounges at Berlin Airport Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Group Business Class passengers, status customers and Star Alliance Airlines travelers with lounge entitlement who start their journey at the capital’s Berlin Brandenburg Airport have reason to rejoice: On April 3, the new Lufthansa Senator Lounge and the new… Read the full press release

Lewis Capaldi performs surprise mid-air concert on British Airways flight ahead of new album release

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Teasing his forthcoming single “Wish You the Best”, Lewis Capaldi surprised British Airways customers with an exclusive, live performance of the ballad on board a flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles Lewis Capaldi sang live at 35,000ft on a British Airways Boeing 777-300 aircraft flying over the Atlantic Ocean en route to the City of… Read the full press release

Travel expert shares top money-saving hacks for booking your Easter getaway

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LONDON, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — By Jess Twitchin, CEO and Founder of QuirkyAccom.com Despite the cost of living crisis continuing to tighten budgets for families across the nation, getting away is still a top priority for Brits, with a recent study finding 73 percent are unwilling to give up their staycation this year…. Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels’ 11 Properties Make Global Hotel Alliance’s Green Collection

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Hong Kong SAR, China, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong headquartered Wharf Hotels, a hospitality group with hotel operations spanning mainland China, Hong Kong and the Philippines, announced 11 of its 16 properties have been brought under Global Hotel Alliance’s (GHA) Green Collection.  The Green Collection features independent mid-scale to high-end hotel brands in the GHA DISCOVERY… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts receives 60 Traveller Review Awards from Booking.com for 2023

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A total of 60 RIU Hotels & Resorts located in 18 countries have received a Traveller Review Award 2023 from Booking.com, the world’s leading online accommodation booking platform. These awards are presented to hotels with a rating of between 8 and 10 in the comments made by customers who booked on the… Read the full press release

Accor to propose appointment of Anne-Laure Kiechel as independent director at upcoming shareholders meeting

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Paris, France, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Accor has decided to submit the appointment as Director of Ms. Anne-Laure Kiechel at next General Shareholders’ meeting to be called to approve the 2022 financial statements and which will be held on 17 May 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at… Read the full press release

Boston Billiard Club & Casino Celebrates $15 Million in Charitable Contributions and Plans to Expand Gaming Machines

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Company expanding casino’s footprint at current location to reach 500 HHR games in third quarter of this year NASHUA, N.H., 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, the global hospitality and entertainment company that in October purchased Boston Billiard Club & Casino in Nashua, on March 20 celebrated the casino’s $15 million in total contributions… Read the full press release

EasyJet introduces Twilight Bag Drop service at Edinburgh Airport for early morning flights

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easyJet’s Twilight Bag Drop service is now available for customers flying from  Edinburgh airport The free service provides  customers on early morning flights with the option to drop their bags the day before, for a quicker and easy journey through the airport when they fly Twilight Bag Drop is also available for those flying from… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus launches new flights connecting west Ireland to London Heathrow and Hartford, Connecticut from Dublin

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Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus this weekend began a brand new service connecting the west coast of Ireland to London Heathrow and recommenced direct flights to Hartford, Connecticut from Dublin. New Knock-Heathrow service The inaugural Aer Lingus flight EI916, operated by an Airbus A320, departed from Ireland West Airport at… Read the full press release

UNWTO and UNDP team up to launch ‘Off the Beaten Track’ challenge for students to showcase rural tourism development

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Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina have teamed up to launch the 2023 UNWTO Students’ League. The new ‘Off the Beaten Track’ challenge aims to create a networking environment that will enable cultural connections between students, governments and businesses. Teams of students will… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces award-winning English Sparkling wines in Club World cabin

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British Airways is introducing award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin for the first time The airline is championing British provenance by working with four local wine producers from across England The four English Sparkling wine options have been carefully selected by the airline’s Master of Wine and will be available… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways partners with Royal Challengers Bangalore in a multi-year deal

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Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline was unveiled as the Main Principal Partner of the ‘Indian Premier League’ team in a multi-year deal during a special ceremony at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Fans can now secure Ultimate RCB Fan Packages – inclusive of Qatar Airways return flights, premium hotel options, IPL tickets and exciting experiences… Read the full press release

​Frontier Canada Releases 2023 Guide To The Great White North & Beyond

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Bear watching in B.C.’s Narnia: The Broughton Archipelago, home to Farewell Habour Lodge

​Kent, UK, 2023-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — ​From celebratory slow travel on New Brunswick’s Fundy Trail Parkway to Indigenous projects that deepen our connection to the destination, there are genuine reasons to journey across the Great White North in 2023. Tailor-made tour operator Frontier Canada has outlined five holidays to book, with the list… Read the full press release