Author Archives: Travel PR News Editor

Travelzoo announces the appointment of Scott Wang as Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, and General Manager, Greater China

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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, today (March 18, 2019) announced it has appointed Scott Wang as Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, and General Manager, Greater China, effective May 22, 2019. In the newly created role of Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, Scott is responsible for developing… Read the full press release

British Airways announces its first A350 featuring new business class seat ‘Club Suite’

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has unveiled its highly-anticipated new business class seat – ‘Club Suite’ – and confirmed it will arrive on the first of its A350 aircraft in July. The airline’s sophisticated and newly-branded ‘Club Suite’ offers direct-aisle access, a suite door for greater privacy and luxurious flat-bed seats… Read the full press release

HMSHost to operate 10 Indianapolis International Airport (IND) dining locations under a 10-year contract

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IND travelers to get new Shake Shack, Indiana Pacers Basketball venue, Beer Garden and more INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority approved global restaurateur HMSHost today (March 15, 2019) to operate 10 Indianapolis International Airport (IND) dining locations under a 10-year contract valued at approximately $147 million. HMSHost’s new dining locations with… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces extra summer flights to Alicante from Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Liverpool and London Stansted

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (14 Mar) announced extra summer flights to Alicante from Birmingham (increased to twice daily), Bournemouth (increased to five times weekly), Bristol (increased to 12 times weekly), Liverpool (increased to 11 times weekly) and London Stansted (increased to 16 times weekly). UK consumers… Read the full press release

Ryanair Sun to be rebranded as Buzz in autumn 2019

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair Sun, today (14 Mar) announced that it will rebrand as Buzz in autumn 2019, operating on a Polish Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC). Ryanair Sun, a standalone business unit of the Ryanair Group, obtained its Polish AOC certificate at the beginning of 2018 and started operating for… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces ISPCC Childline and Pequeño Deseo as its charity partners for 2019

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (13 Mar) launched its international charity partnerships for 2019, supporting ISPCC Childline as its Irish chosen charity partner, and Pequeño Deseo as its European chosen charity partner. ISPCC Childine, Chosen Irish Charity Partner –  Ryanair is partnering with ISPCC Childline for a fourth… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces new Manchester route to Prague starting this October

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (13 Mar) announced a new Manchester route to Prague, commencing in October, as part of Ryanair’s Manchester Winter 2019 schedule, which will be launched shortly. Manchester consumers and visitors can now book their holidays as far out as March 2020, enjoying even lower… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Bahía to host the II Costa Del Sol Beach Polo Cup from 3 to 5 May

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Estepona, Spain, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Bahía, the luxury beachfront escape in Marbella – Estepona, will host the II Costa Del Sol Beach Polo Cup from 3 to 5 May; a sought-after event that promises glamour and gourmet cuisine in celebration of the sport of kings. The two-day tournament launched last year and was… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko to host a noble Russian night at the Come Prima Restaurant on Saturday 23 March

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Bansko, Bulgaria, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko will surprise gourmet lovers with a noble Russian night at the Come Prima Restaurant on Saturday 23 March. The event is part of the hotel’s new culinary tradition – organising thematic evenings devoted to various national cuisines. The Russian evening will be the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai welcomes Dan Mizrahi as Food and Beverage Director

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Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dan Mizrahi has been named Food and Beverage Director of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, overseeing all food and beverage operations for the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond-rated luxury Resort. Mizrahi comes to Lanai with a wealth of industry experience.  He arrives on Lanai via Four Seasons Palm Beach, which… Read the full press release

The Capitol Hotel joins the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International

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The Capitol Hotel Adds to the Brand’s Growing Portfolio in City Centers ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Capitol Hotel is the latest property to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), a portfolio of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts that reflect their surrounding community. Located in the heart of downtown Hartford at… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of new 77-room, four-story Sleep Inn hotel in Tampa, Florida

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues to expand the footprint of its proven midscale Sleep Inn brand with the opening of a new 77-room, four-story hotel in Tampa, Fla. Located at 6231 S. Dale Mabry Highway, the Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South is a short distance from nearby landmarks, like… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the first Hyatt Place hotel in Vietnam — the new 200-key Hyatt Place Saigon Phu Nhuan

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Set to open in 2022, the hotel will mark Hyatt’s first Hyatt Place hotel in Vietnam CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 15, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Ben Thanh Holdings to develop a Hyatt Place hotel… Read the full press release

Spirit announces nonstop routes from Indy to Tampa, Florida and Fort Myers, Florida starting this winter

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hey Indy, how about some more nonstops?  Spirit Airlines is celebrating the launch of its inaugural service from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with the announcement of two additional nonstop routes set to rollout this winter.  Beginning November 14, 2019, Spirit will add nonstop routes from Indy to Tampa,… Read the full press release

British Airways unveiled Red Nosed plane for Comic Relief

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As millions of people across the country don a Red Nose for Comic Relief, British Airways has unveiled an aircraft that will be wearing a Red Nose of its own for the cause.  Painted on to an A320, the airline is raising awareness of Red Nose Day as… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces contactless donation stations at Heathrow and Gatwick

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Customers can now more easily donate to Flying Start, its global charity partnership with Comic Relief The airline aims to raise £25 million for Flying Start by the end of 2020 LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As it celebrates Red Nose Day 2019, British Airways, in collaboration with social start-up GoodBox, has introduced an… Read the full press release

British Airways revealed a Boeing 747 painted in the Negus design as the fourth and final design in its series of heritage liveries

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Rumours confirmed as the airline reveals that the Negus design from 1974 to 1980 will adorn a Boeing 747 Aircraft is currently in Dublin receiving its paint job, due out of the IAC paint bay later this month Aircraft is the final in a series of four heritage liveries being painted as part of British… Read the full press release

British Airways redesigns its lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick to provide young flyers endless entertainment

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is teaming up with leading British children’s brand, My 1st Years to make sure its youngest travellers get off to a flying start before they have even boarded. From March 16, seven British Airways lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick will be re-designed to include dedicated ‘My 1st Years Kids Zones’ where young… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Sponsor of the 10th annual Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2019

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Airline to fly more than 20 international celebrity chefs to Doha to take part in this year’s festival, including Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Masaharu Morimoto, Richard Sandoval, and Dominique Ansel of ‘Cronut’ fame The 11-day event, taking place from 20-30 March, will feature more than 150 food stalls and trucks, offering visitors the chance to sample… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive now certified to fly to Samedan, Switzerland; Chambery, France; and Innsbruck, Austria

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The private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group now flies to three new destinations: Samedan, Chambery and Innsbruck DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive (QE), the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, can now  fly to Samedan, Switzerland; Chambery, France; and Innsbruck, Austria. These destinations have a special designation… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific becomes a full member of Pharma.Aero

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Membership of the pharma supply chain association recognises the airline’s capabilities in handling high-value, time-sensitive pharmaceutical products Hong Kong, China, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has become a full member of Pharma.Aero, a cross-industry collaboration for pharma shippers, CEIV-certified cargo communities, airport operators and other air cargo industry stakeholders.  Cathay Pacific has been… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces new nonstop flights linking cities across the United States

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DALLAS, TX, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 15, 2019) announced several new nonstop flights linking cities across the United States as it extends its bookable flight schedule through Nov. 2, 2019. New Daily Nonstop Routes Take Off Effective Aug. 10, 2019, Southwest will add weekend service between St. Louisand Salt Lake City. On… Read the full press release

dnata’s facility in Dallas certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma)

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Dallas, Texas, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has been certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes at its new, state-of-the-art cargo facility in Dallas. The prestigious accreditation demonstrates dnata’s capability to move pharma products under the strictest standards. dnata opened… Read the full press release

dnata appoints Dirk Goovaerts as Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced the appointment of Dirk Goovaerts as the company’s Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region. In his role, Dirk Goovaerts will oversee dnata’s operations at 10 airports in three countries, including Australia, the Philippines and Singapore,… Read the full press release

Emirates Flight Training Academy announces partnership with National Aviation Academy (TAYARAN) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA), the world class flight training facility developed by Emirates, and the National Aviation Academy (TAYARAN), a not-for-profit vocational training institute in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share their expertise and jointly promote their training… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague welcomes Pedro Neto as the new Hotel Manager

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Moving from Maui to Prague, Pedro is looking forward to explore everything Czech Republic has to offer Prague, Czech Republic, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces today (March 13, 2019) the appointment of Pedro Neto as the new Hotel Manager. Pedro comes to Four Seasons Prague from Four Seasons Resort Maui in Hawaii. Pedro… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International introduces diverse offerings for the 2020-21 winter season

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New Ship Combinations and Itineraries from Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico Make Adventure-Filled Vacations Closer Than Ever MIAMI, FL, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International is creating more ways to ditch the cold for tropical escapes in the 2020-21 winter season. The global cruise line is introducing a combination of diverse offerings throughout North… Read the full press release

Halifax International Airport Authority announces Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) as its newest Signature Partner

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Halifax, N.S., 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The excitement and emotions that build upon arrival at a new destination reaches even greater heights for a newcomer arriving in a new country for the first time. Halifax Stanfield is often the setting for this important milestone and the Airport has an established welcoming program in place… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow. The rebrand is now complete and the hotel has become the latest addition to the group’s exceptional collection of premium lifestyle properties. Michel Stalport, Area Senior Vice President… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of its first Radisson Collection hotel in France — The Radisson Collection Hotel & Suites, Paris La Défense

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson Collection hotel in France, in the La Défense business area of Paris. The Radisson Collection Hotel & Suites, Paris La Défense will bring the group’s portfolio in the country to… Read the full press release