Author Archives: Travel PR News Editor

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas partners with non-profit organisation Paper for Water to provide clean water to orphanages and villages in need

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Organisation founded by two young sisters is providing clean water, one origami ornament at a time Dallas, U.S.A., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This holiday season, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas proudly partners with local non-profit organisation Paper for Water to display two 12-foot (3.7 metre) Christmas trees in the hotel lobby beautifully decorated… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new flights from London City Airport to Rome

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Everyone is talking Italian at London City Airport this week where British Airways is celebrating the launch of new flights to the capital city of Rome. The year-round service is the fourth Italian city to be served by British Airways direct from the Docklands and will operate every day… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways brings Oryx Kids’ Club Mascots to Qatar Airways Hope School in Sichuan to celebrate its 15 years of operation in China

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Students and teaching faculty alike were treated to a fun-filled morning with the Qatar Airways China team DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways China commemorated 15 years of operation in China by visiting the Qatar Airways Hope School in Guangyang, Sichuan, last month, with surprise appearances by the airline’s adorable and… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free announces the launch of its new AIGNER luxury pop-up boutique at Hamad International Airport

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The pop-up opens its doors to the latest collection of AIGNER: AIGNER Wunderkammer DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to announce the launch of its new AIGNER luxury pop-up boutique at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Passengers travelling through the airport can now discover the elite world of… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines to begin daily nonstop service from Jacksonville to Baltimore-Washington and Fort Lauderdale

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Florida’s hometown airline is doubling down on Jacksonville before its first flight from there ever takes off!  Beginning February 14, 2019, Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) will begin daily nonstop service from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).   It comes after Spirit announced in September that it would be bringing… Read the full press release

Heathrow announces launch of sustainable shopping bag to raise funds for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have partnered to develop an exclusive sustainable shopping bag for passengers to raise funds for Kew’s science work as a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge. The bag was created exclusively for Heathrow by Kew and Wakehurst using an illustration… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces 144-room Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta, Georgia slated to open in 2020

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with an affiliate of HB Capital Management LLC, to develop a Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta, Georgia. The five-story, 144-room upscale hotel is slated to open in 2020. The Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta is located at the intersection of Morris Road and Webb… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges begins its second annual “Members Only Madness” promotion

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Choice Hotels Rewards Loyalty Members with Daily Giveaways in Time for Holiday Travel ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers looking to score holiday deals are in for a treat as Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc.(NYSE: CHH), begins its second annual “Members Only Madness” promotion today (Nov. 12, 2018). Now… Read the full press release

STB names SingEx Venues as the Singapore Expo operator

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Singapore, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced today (8 November 2018) the appointment of SingEx Venues Pte Ltd (SingEx) as the operator for the Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre (Singapore Expo). SingEx’s appointment will run for up to 10 years, starting from January 2019. As the incumbent operator SingEx’s management contract… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels elects Maureen Sullivan to its board of directors

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has elected Maureen Sullivan to its board of directors. Sullivan, chief operating officer of Rent the Runway, and a former AOL and Google executive, brings a wealth of highly relevant experience to the Choice board, including business, innovation,… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces Operation Homefront as one of its new philanthropic partners

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Hotel Company Pledges $300,000, including more than 2,000 Room Nights to Help Unite Veterans and Active Military Families beginning this Holiday Season ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is celebrating Veteran’s Day by announcing that Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Washington, D.C. East Arena Drive

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), in collaboration with Sandpiper Hospitality, LLC opened the WoodSpring Suites Washington, D.C. East Arena Drive. Located at 1603 Brightseat Drive in Hyattsville, Md., the newly constructed extended-stay hotel represents Sandpiper’s third WoodSpring Suites property to open in the growing Washington, D.C. region, joining the WoodSpring Suites Manassas and WoodSpring Suites… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges named one of the top hotel loyalty programs in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), earned high honors in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. The elite distinction, which spotlights Choice Privileges as one of the top hotel loyalty programs, builds upon the program’s impressive list of accolades, which includes… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges loyalty program announces a new promotion exclusively for Cambria Hotels guests

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Choice Privileges Members Upgraded to Gold Elite Status When Booking Qualifying Stays at a Cambria Hotel ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announces a new promotion exclusively for Cambria Hotels guests. Starting today (Nov. 6, 2018), Choice Privileges members who book two qualifying stays at any Cambria hotel and check-in… Read the full press release

VisitBritain partners with Avanti Destinations to inspire travellers from the USA to explore Britain’s diverse culinary history and culture

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VisitBritain will this week welcome 21 travel agents to the UK after partnering with a leading USA travel operator to show the UK as a top destination for food and drink. LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain has partnered with Avanti Destinations to create bookable itineraries, called ‘Local Flavours in Britain’, to… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces the appointment of Tania Simpson and Dean Hamilton to its Board

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has confirmed that Tania Simpson and Dean Hamilton have joined its Board as independent non-executive directors after their nominations were approved by shareholders at the 2018 Annual Meeting on the 31st October. Ms Simpson and Mr Hamilton have filled the vacancies created by the retirement… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomes Air Tahiti Nui’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the new Air Tahiti Nui B787-9 aircraft today (08 November 2018) at a special ceremony at the International Terminal. The arrival of the new Tahitian Dreamliner marks the 20th anniversary of operations for the airline and the commencement of the aircraft flying on… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to start three times a week direct flights from St. Petersburg to Sochi

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the global airline alliance oneworld, starting from December 24, 2018, opens direct regular flights from St. Petersburg to Sochi. Tickets for the new flight are already available for purchase. Flights from the Pulkovo Airport will be operated three times a week — on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The flight departs from St…. Read the full press release

Viking again voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Viking Rated Highest of All Cruise Lines in 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) has again been voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking has scored in the top of the list every year since the river cruise category… Read the full press release

Viking announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey starting in January 2021

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New 11-day Sailing Brings Guests to New Ports of Call in Greece and Turkey Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (November 8, 2018) announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, that will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean Sea during the quiet season. Sailing roundtrip… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel and British candle maker and home fragrance expert Rachel Vosper partner to offer an intimate VIP experience

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London, UK, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This winter, leading British candle maker and home fragrance expert Rachel Vosper has teamed up with Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, to offer an intimate VIP experience including a shop tour to guests during their stay. The ‘Rachel Vosper Experience’ package, which is available from today, includes a one night’s stay at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel,… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Frankfurt is the official hospitality partner of “Ronaldinho & Friends vs. Adler All Stars” football charity match

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The city of Frankfurt is set to welcome world football stars to an exclusive charity match: “Ronaldinho & Friends vs. Adler All Stars,” on 17 November. Jumeirah Frankfurt, centrally located in the heart of the city and only a few steps away from the famous shopping street Zeil… Read the full press release

Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort ranked Number 4 in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top Resorts in Orlando: Readers’ Choice Awards 2018” list

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For a limited time, travelers can experience one of the best resorts in Orlando at 25 percent off ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Wyndham Bonnet  Creek Resort has once again made the prestigious list of Top Resorts in Orlando as rated by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, moving into the top 5… Read the full press release

The Registry Collection® program adds two new resort properties in the Caribbean to its luxury exchange network

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, recently added two new resort properties in the Caribbean to its luxury exchange network. The resorts, LANAIS at Maré in San Juan and Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, expand The Registry Collection program’s presence in these popular vacation destinations. LANAIS at Maré was… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards named 2018 best hotel loyalty program in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous guest rewards program spanning more than 25,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally, has been named this year’s best hotel loyalty program in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The award marks a total of nearly 70 accolades… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts unveils 2018 edition of 12 Days of Rosewood holiday gift guide

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New Collection of Unique and Exclusive Experiences From Rosewood Destinations Worldwide Features One-of-A-Kind Gifts for Discerning Travelers HONG KONG, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® today (November 8, 2018) reveals the 2018 edition of 12 Days of Rosewood, the brand’s annual holiday gift guide featuring 12 inspired travel experiences from Rosewood’s properties in Asia,… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes El Al’s new direct service to Tel Aviv

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MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — El Al has announced a new direct flight from Manchester Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. The service is scheduled to start on the 26th May 2019. Ben Gurion is conveniently located between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, offering the perfect starting point to any city break, adventure or… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas sailed into her permanent, year-round home at PortMiami, the largest cruise terminal in the U.S.

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Miami Welcomes World’s Largest Cruise Ship for the Very First Time MIAMI, FLORIDA, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas, the new sound of adventure, made her highly anticipated debut to the cruise capital of the world today (Nov. 9, 2018), forever changing the status quo on vacations for adventure-seekers everywhere…. Read the full press release

Hyatt Centric announces a new music collaboration with Sofar Sounds and Spotify to connect guests to the local music experience

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Lifestyle brand teams up with Sofar Sounds and Spotify for secret concerts and destination-curated playlists CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Centric, a lifestyle hotel brand that inspires destination exploration and discovery for millennial-minded travelers, today (November 9, 2018) announces a new music collaboration that will bring immersive experiences to its hotels and guests… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport welcomes inaugural Cham Wings Airlines flight from Damascus

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Sheremetyevo International Airport met the first flight from Damascus operated by Cham Wings Airlines on November 07, 2018. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — New regular flights on the route Damascus — Moscow (Sheremetyevo) — Damascus will be performed on Wednesdays on Airbus A320 aircrafts with 12 first-class seats and 144 economy-class seats. Passengers… Read the full press release