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Four Seasons Hotel Singapore announces the appointment of Kamarl John as Restaurant Chef at the new One-Ninety

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Singapore, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore announces the appointment of Kamarl John as Restaurant Chef at the new One-Ninety. Hailing from London, England, Kamarl has amassed more than a decade of fine culinary experience including stints at a wide variety of top restaurants and hotels in the United Kingdom including The Dorchester Collection, Claridge’s, and… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown expands its Resident Healers Program with the addition of international sonic alchemist Michelle Pirret

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New York, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of International Women’s Day today (March 8, 2019), The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the expansion of the Resident Healers Program with the addition of Michelle Pirret, an international sonic alchemist, based in New York City. Created by Spa Director Tara Cruz, the Resident Healers Program… Read the full press release

Hyatt celebrates the opening of the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in Mexico — Hyatt Place Aguascalientes/Bonaterra

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144-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of Aguascalientes AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 7, 2019), Hyatt Place Aguascalientes/Bonaterra is officially open, marking the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in Mexico. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour… Read the full press release

The first Hyatt Place hotel on the Peninsula of Hampton Roads, Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center is officially open

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110-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of Hampton, Virginia HAMPTON, Virginia, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center, the first Hyatt Place hotel on the Peninsula of Hampton Roads, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport cargo zone welcomes a new airline: Sichuan Airlines Cargo

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Brussels, Belgium, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — By the end of April, the Chinese carrier Sichuan Airlines Cargo, active in a country well-known for its e-commerce, will strengthen the cargo network operated at Brussels Airport. With 732,000 tonnes of cargo in 2018, Brussels Airport has become one of the major hubs. Its strategic location at… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta announces return of Cochon555 to Banff on Saturday, April 6

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ALBERTA, Canada, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With an all-star cast of chefs who specialize in whole animal cooking paired with farmers responsibly raising delicious heritage breed pigs, Cochon555 returns to Banff on Saturday, April 6. The all-inclusive feast will feature expertly-crafted creations and specialist produce of a hundred-plus of the region’s most talented chefs, farmers, sommeliers,… Read the full press release

easyJet announces five new based aircraft and four new routes from Manchester this summer

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Flights to Jerez de la Frontera, Spain to commence 17 August 2019 Flights to Kalamata, Greece to commence 15 June 2019 Flights to Bari, Italy to commence 17 August 2019 Flights to Nice, France to commence 16 June 2019 LUTON, England, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline has today (MAR 07, 2019)  announced that it will… Read the full press release

Neil Slaven appointed as easyJet’s UK Country Director

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LUTON, England, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Neil Slaven has been appointed as easyJet’s UK Country Director commencing 1 March. In his new role he is tasked with driving the strategic direction and commercial success of easyJet in the UK, which incorporates over 160 based aircraft, 18 airports and 11 bases. Neil has been with… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Bahía announces an evening of classical music with the talented international soprano Teresa Karcher on 21 March 2019

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Estepona, Spain, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Bahía, is delighted to welcome the talented international soprano Teresa Karcher on 21 March 2019 for an evening of classical music, accompanied by Nicole Panizza on the piano. Teresa Karcher was born in Germany but raised just outside Malaga. She discovered her love of singing and… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates announces an ultimate girlfriends staycation experience

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is making unforgettable memories happen with an ultimate girlfriends staycation available from March 1st. The exclusive experience includes a dreamy Afternoon Tea and a VIP shopping tour at a leading luxury department store. Let quality time in the elegant surroundings of the… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches its international environmental partnerships for 2019

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (7 Mar) launched its international environmental partnerships for 2019, supporting First Climate (Uganda), Renature Monchique, the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group and Native Woodland Trust through customer carbon offset donations. First Climate – Ryanair is partnering with First Climate’s campaign supporting and promoting… Read the full press release

Ryanair launched its Belfast Winter 2019 schedule

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (7 Mar) launched its Belfast Winter schedule (2019), with 9 routes which will deliver 850,000 customers p.a. at Belfast Airport. Ryanair’s Belfast W19 schedule will deliver: 9 routes to Alicante (3 pw), Bergamo (2), Berlin Schonefeld (2), Krakow (3), Lanzarote (1), London… Read the full press release

Flughafen Zürich AG and Swiss Life AG celebrated the topping-out of THE CIRCLE

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ZURICH, Switzerland, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The joint ownership company of THE CIRCLE, comprising Flughafen Zürich AG and Swiss Life AG, celebrated the topping-out last Tuesday together with the contractor hrs. Building work on the new destination is progressing on schedule. THE CIRCLE will make Zurich Airport an urban centre. Two years after the… Read the full press release

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announces new 10-Day “Work & Play” employment program this spring

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SANTA CRUZ, CA , 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced a new “Work & Play” employment program, aimed at hiring a team of temporary employees for 10 specific days this spring. The new program comes with a lot of incentives for working the 10 designated days including 4 free Boardwalk Season… Read the full press release

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announces new Fun Run taking place on April 7, 2019

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SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced a new Fun Run taking place on the Boardwalk on April 7, 2019. The event includes a 1K race for kids age 12 and under, and a 5K race for runners age 4 and up. Early registration, with a $10 saving,… Read the full press release

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol unveiled newly renovated Aspire Lounge and all-new Star Alliance Lounge

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Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The official opening of the renovated Aspire Lounge (26) and all-new Star Alliance Lounge (27) in Lounge 1 at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol took place today (07 March 2019). The remodelling of the two business class lounges for Schengen passengers was carried out as part of the overall… Read the full press release

British Airways unveiled a Boeing 747 painted in the Landor design as the third in its series of four heritage liveries

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Boeing 747, reg G-BNLY, arrived at Heathrow this morning in the recognisable Landor livery The aircraft will take to the skies on long-haul routes currently served by the Boeing 747 British Airways is painting selected aircraft in heritage designs to mark its centenary LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (March 09,… Read the full press release

Marriott International unveils Marriott Bonvoy’s first global promotion of 2019

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Bethesda, MD, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International celebrates Marriott Bonvoy, its recently unveiled travel program, which replaced Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), with the first global promotion of 2019. By registering for “Double Take,” members earn double points on stays starting with their second stay. Plus, registered… Read the full press release

British Airways unveils significant enhances to the onboard product and service in its First cabin

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to deliver significant changes to the onboard product and service in its First cabin as part of its £6.5bn investment for customers. The new look and feel, set to take to the skies from March 31, will include new bedding, amenities and menus… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines unveiled its specially-themed Airbus A321 featuring the beloved Disney character Dumbo

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines today (3/6/2019) unveiled its specially-themed Airbus A321 that features a larger-than-life image of the beloved Disney character Dumbo. The airline known for inspiring its Guests to take to the skies, is teaming up with Disney to celebrate the upcoming release of its live-action movie “Dumbo,”… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free is an official partner of the Commercial Bank Qatar (CBQ) Masters Golf tournament 2019

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The award-winning retailer is also a sponsor of the Hole in One competition, with a $155,000 voucher redeemable at QDF DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is pleased to announce that it is an official partner of the Commercial Bank Qatar (CBQ) Masters Golf tournament 2019, taking place at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways revealed its new Economy Class experience and seven upcoming destinations at ITB Berlin

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Airline to launch direct services to Lisbon, Portugal; Malta; Rabat, Morocco; Langkawi, Malaysia; Davao, Philippines; Izmir, Turkey and Mogadishu, Somalia in 2019 New Economy Class experience features additional leg room, faster broadband and a new in-flight dining experience, ‘Quisine’, featuring all new tableware with 25 per cent larger main courses and 50 per cent larger… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches the only nonstop flight connecting the Pacific Northwest to Ohio’s capital city

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The connection between two dynamic regions – Western Washington and Central Ohio – just got easier. Alaska Airlines launches daily nonstop service today (March 7, 2019) between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport. It’s the only nonstop flight between the two cities. “Alaska Airlines continues to connect the West… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo received its Domestic Airline of the Year award for the 10th consecutive year

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Carrier’s Award-Winning Cargo Team lands prestigious honor for 10th consecutive year DALLAS, TX, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is celebrating success by bringing home one of the industry’s top air cargo awards. The Airforwarders Association recently honored Southwest Cargo with its Domestic Airline of the Year award for the 10th… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomed a record crowd of keen students at this year’s Jobs and Careers Fair

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of students from Slough, Spelthorne, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon and – for the first time – the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, explored how they can become a pilot, a chef, an engineer and fire fighter all at Heathrow during the airport’s annual careers fair. It has now been… Read the full press release

IHG and Sirius Hospitality announce the signing of the first avid™ hotel in Germany

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Continued growth momentum for IHG’s new mainstream brand with signing debut for Frankfurt property Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Germany-based Sirius Hospitality Holding GmbH today (06 MARCH 2019) announce the signing of the first avid™ hotel in Germany which is due to open… Read the full press release

IHG opens the first Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants in Scotland, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel brings a new, approachable luxury hotel offering to historic Edinburgh Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today (06 MARCH 2019) opens the first Kimpton®Hotels & Restaurants in Scotland, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, as it continues to invest in Scotland as a luxury destination. Kimpton Charlotte Square… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of new-build 91-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Playa del Carmen hotel

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The hotel is in one of the preferred travel spots in the Mayan Riviera Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG®, (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of world’s leading hotel companies, announces the new-build 91-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Playa del Carmen hotel, which recently opened its doors to mark the brand’s arrival to… Read the full press release

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport first to purchase veriScan as airport-wide biometric aircraft boarding solution

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport first to purchase veriScan as airport-wide biometric aircraft boarding solution Washington, D.C., USA, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Monday that Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) recently awarded it a contract for implementation of an Airports Authority-designed biometric screening system known as veriScan™. The… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson named Best Large Airport in North America by Airports Council International

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TORONTO, CANADA, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As Canada’s largest airport gears up to welcome a peak of 144,000 passengers in one day for March Break, one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, Toronto Pearson welcomes the announcement from Airports Council International (ACI) that it has been named Best Large Airport in North America serving… Read the full press release