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Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto presents a Taste of the True North on October 30 with an all-star lineup of local celebrity chefs

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Toronto, Canada, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is celebrating Canadian culinary talent with a four-course dinner hosted in collaboration with celebrity chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud and Chef de Cuisine Nicholas Trosien on October 30, 2019. “There is nothing I enjoy more than sharing ideas and inspiration with other chefs every opportunity I get,” says… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay hosts award winning pastry chef Nicolas Lambert for an afternoon tea extravaganza at Bay View Lounge

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Joining the Hotel’s culinary team from Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg, French Pastry Chef Nicolas Lambert delights dessert enthusiasts with his wonderful creations at Bay View Lounge to kick-off the festive celebrations Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay introduces award winning pastry chef Nicolas Lambert for an afternoon tea… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Park Hyatt Kyoto

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The 70-room luxury guesthouse in Japan’s ancient capital offers a journey of discovery through refined cultural and culinary experiences CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 30, 2019) the opening of Park Hyatt Kyoto. Set in the heart of this noble city with centuries of history and heritage, Park Hyatt… Read the full press release

British Airways is the first UK airline to offer a summer internship programme with a competitive salary

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Carrier is offering world-class opportunities to learn more about data science, analytics and leadership Internships cement airline as leader in emerging talent space with graduate, apprentice, business placement and work experience opportunities also up for grabs LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — From summer 2020 British Airways will become the first UK airline to… Read the full press release

British Airways is the first airline to partner with the Department for Transport on a new initiative to make travel easier for people with disabilities

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New campaign highlights British Airways’ Beyond Accessibility training programme, which supports staff in assisting more than half a million customers with disabilities who fly with the airline each year Airline recently launched dedicated customer care team with direct phone line for travellers requiring additional assistance In 2019 British Airways became the first and only airline… Read the full press release

British Airways honours Barbara Jane Harrison with a Blue Plaque for her extraordinary heroism

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A former BOAC cabin crew member, who died in 1968 while evacuating passengers from an aircraft, has been honoured with a Blue Plaque for her extraordinary heroism in her hometown of Bradford. British Airways sponsored the accolade for Barbara Jane Harrison, who died aged just 22, while bravely… Read the full press release

Flybe increases capacity on its popular London City flights from George Best Belfast City Airport

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is increasing capacity at peak times on its popular London City flights from George Best Belfast City Airport when demand from the business community is particularly high. Starting on 1st December as part of its 2019-20 Winter schedule, a 98-seat E190 aircraft… Read the full press release

CDA: TSA screening lanes to permanently relocate to the new north bridge at Midway International Airport

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces that beginning today (10/29/2019), several TSA screening lanes will be permanently relocated to the new north bridge of the security checkpoint at Midway International Airport, The lanes are located approximately 100 feet from their current positions. The new checkpoint opens Friday morning, November 1, marking a key… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the first in the industry licensed to use the state-of-the-art ‘GE360 Foam Wash’ technology

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The award-winning airline is the first in the industry licensed to use the state-of-the-art ‘GE360 Foam Wash’ technology, aimed at replacing traditional water wash methods on GE engines Use of the innovative system will contribute towards improving fuel efficiency, decreasing emissions and reducing maintenance costs DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces interline agreement with Sky Express

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Agreement provides Qatar Airways’ passengers with a seamless connection via Athens to 24 destinations in Greece Sky Express is a Greek Airline operating domestic services to 32 destinations in Greece DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed an interline agreement with Sky Express, with immediate… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific partners with Black Sheep Restaurants to bring exciting new inflight dining menu

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Airline teams up with dynamic Hong Kong-based hospitality group Black Sheep Restaurants to bring the city’s eclectic food culture to the sky Hong kong, China, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is elevating its Economy Class inflight dining experience with an exciting new menu developed in collaboration with Hong Kong’s most dynamic food… Read the full press release

dnata announces partnership with Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator, Wallenborn Transports

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ —  dnata has strengthened its position in the cargo logistics industry in the Middle East by joining forces with Wallenborn Transports, Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator. Wallenborn Transports has completed the acquisition of Agility Global Logistics’ interest in dnata PWC Airport Logistics LLC (DPAL), a… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines certified as a 5-Star Airline for the second consecutive year by Skytrax

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  Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL), a member of the oneworld® alliance, was certified as a 5-Star Airline for the second consecutive year by International air transport rating organization, Skytrax. The 5-Star rating is awarded to airlines that provide exceptional and outstanding services to their passengers. There are currently ten 5-Star… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces trial of WHILL autonomous driving personal electric vehicles at Haneda Airport

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Travelers with or without limited mobility can experience a smooth and innovative transportation experience at the Haneda airport by test driving WHILL’s Intelligent Personal Vehicles Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — WHILL, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Airport Terminal (JAT) today (October 28, 2019) announced the trial of the WHILL autonomous driving personal electric… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

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Grand Opening of Wisconsin’s Third Cambria Benefits Nonprofit ‘Feed the Children’ ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), celebrated its continued expansion in Wisconsin with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown. The four-story, 132-room hotel is the brand’s first location in Milwaukee and the third Cambria hotel to open… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the appointment of Frank Mena as Chief Commercial Officer of Swissport Americas

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is pleased to announce that Frank Mena, Chief Commercial Officer of Swissport Americas, will take over from Dany Nasr as CEO Swissport North America. Dany Nasr is leaving the company. Frank Mena, Chief Commercial Officer of Swissport Americas, will take over from Dany Nasr as CEO Swissport… Read the full press release

Emirates and flydubai enter 3rd year of strategic partnership

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5.27 million passengers carried to date on joint network to, and through, Dubai Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 5.27 million passengers have benefitted from seamless connectivity on the Emirates and flydubai network since both Dubai-based airlines begun their partnership in October 2017. In addition, some 800,000 Emirates Skywards members have earned over… Read the full press release

British Airways made its inaugural flight into the new state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing International Airport

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British Airways has today made its first flight into Beijing Daxing International Airport The airline is the first international carrier to fly into the state-of-the-art airport since it was officially opened last month LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (October 25, 2019) made its first flight into the new… Read the full press release

British Airways and Dreamflight send off 200 Very Important Children to Orlando for the trip of a lifetime

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways flight BA 9117 took off from Heathrow this morning with 200 Very Important Children bound for Florida for the trip of a lifetime. The youngsters, who all have a serious illness or disability are flying to Orlando with the airline and UK-based-charity, Dreamflight. The children, aged between eight and… Read the full press release

British Airways reveals refreshed lounge at Linate Airport

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British Airways reveals refreshed lounge at Linate Airport Improvements include improved catering and bespoke furniture and lighting Refresh comes as part of airline’s £6.5bn investment plan LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As Linate airport in Milan re-opens, British Airways has unveiled its new, refreshed lounge look. The Linate lounge, which is open to… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific’s Betsy Beer is back with a new taste and a new look

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Cathay Pacific’s hugely popular craft beer has a new look and flavour – and it’s now in all cabins on all long-haul flights Hong kong, China, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific’s hugely popular Betsy Beer is back and it’s better than ever with a new taste, a new look and a new rollout… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts partners with Rachelle Hruska MacPherson to launch exclusive line of cashmere travel sets

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Lingua Franca Founder Rachelle Hruska MacPherson and The Luxury Collection Unite Global Explorers with Local Culture through Common Language and Travel-Inspired Phrases NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts today (OCTOBER 24, 2019) unveiled an exclusive line of cashmere travel sets in collaboration with Rachelle Hruska MacPherson and… Read the full press release

Ian Schrager and Marriott International bring the first true luxury hotel experience to the Sunset Strip with the opening of The West Hollywood EDITION

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Ian Schrager recaptures the energy and spirit of California’s iconic Sunset Strip for the modern age WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — California dreaming is now reality. The West Hollywood EDITION arrives just in time to punctuate the Southern California landscape with an excitement and energy reminiscent of the cultural revolutions that took… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces official topping-out ceremony of the new Graz IntercityHotel

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229 hotel rooms and 187 student apartments created right next to city’s main railway station Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — An official topping-out ceremony held today (24.10.2019), Thursday, has triggered the next construction phase for the new Graz IntercityHotel, which will offer 229 rooms and 187 student apartments in a… Read the full press release

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort appoints Kristen Whyly as new resort manager

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Paradise Island, Bahamas, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The brass bell adorning the entryway of The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort rings mighty at the hands of Bahamian Kristen Whyly, returning home as Resort Manager. After more than a decade abroad delighting Four Seasons guests in Thailand, Hawaii and, finally, Washington, DC, the native-born Bahamian returns… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways signs naming and branding rights of HIA Metro Station as Hamad International Airport Station – Qatar Airways

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Agreement signed during second day of Cityscape Qatar, one day after the unveiling of Hamad International Airport’s second expansion phase DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a naming and branding rights agreement with Qatar Rail to name Hamad International Airport (HIA) Metro Station as Hamad… Read the full press release

British Airways reveals its most popular holiday destinations for 2020

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All-inclusive is the holiday of choice for British Airways Holidays customers Until 29 October, customers can secure British Airways Holidays with a deposit starting from just £25 per person* LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — With seven in ten people planning a trip abroad in the next 12 months, and foreign-holiday taking at its… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s amplified Voyager of the Seas kicks off her season across Southeast Asia following a US$97 million transformation

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SINGAPORE, 2019-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a US$97 million, 41-day transformation, Royal Caribbean International’s amplified Voyager of the Seas sailed into Singapore to kick off her season across Southeast Asia this week. The first Royal Amplified ship to debut in Asia, Voyager is set to raise the bar on cruise holiday experiences, cruising roundtrip from Singapore on a… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines signs MoU for 100 new Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

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Spirit signs memorandum of understanding with Airbus to add a mix of Airbus A319neo, A320neo, and A321neo aircraft to continue Spirit’s growth and sustain one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE), America’s fastest-growing airline, today (Oct. 23, 2019) announced it has… Read the full press release

UNWTO’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories welcomed more than 100 experts to its global annual meeting in Madrid

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) welcomed more than 100 experts to its global annual meeting in Madrid, gathering observatories from all around the world as well as other stakeholders from the public, private and academic field to discuss the latest experiences… Read the full press release