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Punta del Este Convention Bureau becomes the first destination management organization in the world to receive UNWTO.QUEST Certification

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has granted UNWTO.QUEST Certification to the Punta del Este Convention Bureau, which became the first destination management organization in the world to receive this certification. The Punta del Este Convention Bureau, a UNWTO Affiliate Member, participated in the UNWTO.QUEST Certification pilot project that… Read the full news article

Hyatt reintroduces the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuwait with the opening of Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall

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Hyatt continues steadfast Middle East expansion with opening of its first of two new Kuwait properties CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 6, 2019) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall, marking the reintroduction of the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuwait. The opening marks the first of… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport’s car parks earn Park Mark Safer Parking Award

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The three official car parks at George Best Belfast City Airport have achieved the coveted Park Mark Safer Parking Award, given to premises that have completed a risk assessment carried out by the PSNI and British Parking Association. The Premier, Short-Stay and Long-Stay facilities at the airport… Read the full news article

People with Disabilities (MOPD) launches new advisory committee to optimize accessibility features at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — People with Disabilities (MOPD) have convened a new advisory group aimed at optimizing accessibility features at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The Airport Advisory Committee brings together 10 members of government and advocacy groups to seek input from travelers with disabilities and identify opportunities for removing barriers,… Read the full news article

Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

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Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 3, 2019) announced the rebranding of Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim to Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa, marking the brand’s second hotel in India. Located in prime destinations across the world including New York, Miami,… Read the full news article

Emirates offers customers more reasons to start off the New Year and explore UAE with the return of My Emirates Pass

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My Emirates Pass is back, offering visitors exclusive membership discounts to more than 500 locations across the UAE Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the return of My Emirates Pass, an exclusive seasonal pass that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership package,… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu announces the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both landmark hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Cornichelocated… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group to fill 5,500 new positions in 2019

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Lufthansa, Lufthansa Technik and SWISS have the highest number of open positions Among other available positions, the group has openings for over 600 IT specialists and more than 400 junior employees – from apprentices to students in cooperative degree programs and trainees Several hundred employees are being hired to ensure quality in operations COLOGNE, Germany,… Read the full news article

Beat the winter blues with Norwegian’ New Year sale

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Transatlantic flights from £135/€99 one-way Flights to South America from £199.90 one-way Economy and Premium fares included in the sale LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has launched its New Year sale offering traveller’s savvy savings on all long-haul flights from the UK and Ireland, including the UK’s cheapest direct flight to… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport: Twelve week public consultation on draft master plan closes at 5pm on 10 January 2019

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Gatwick’s plans will provide new opportunities for the South East and bolster the local economy for future generations Plan includes bringing the airport’s existing standby runway into routine use for the first time Gatwick , UK, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick is reminding local residents and businesses that they have just one week left… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways completed an on-market purchase of certain A shares and H shares of China Southern Airlines Company Limited

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HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Q.C.S.C. (“Qatar Airways”) is pleased to announce that as part of its strategy to invest in the strongest airlines around the world and continue enhancing operations and network connectivity, on 28 December 2018, it has completed an on-market purchase of certain A shares… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai in Hawaii welcomes Miku Zhang as Senior Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific

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Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Miku Zhang has been appointed Senior Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific for Four Seasons Resorts Lanai in Hawaii, encompassing both the 213-room AAA Five-Diamond Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Lanai at Koele, which will re-open in 2019. In her new role representing Lanai, Miku will be responsible for total account management within… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai names David Emig as Resort Manager

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Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alastair McAlpine, General Manager, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, has announced the appointment of David Emig as Resort Manager where he will lead the day-to-day operations at the Resort, along with overseeing rooms, spa, food and beverage and engineering. With an almost two decade-long career with Four Seasons, Emig has a… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi unveils all-new, reimagined Ikan Ikan restaurant

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Langkawi’s award-winning restaurant debuts reimagined new dining destination, complete with new design, menu and interactive culinary experiences Langkawi, Malaysia, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, the award-winning Malaysian beach resort nestled adjacent to a UNESCO World Geopark along the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, invites guests to ring in the holiday… Read the full news article

Burj Al Arab to ring in the New Year in a style never seen before

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The world’s most luxurious hotel is counting down to five days of feasting, enthralling entertainment and timeless luxury to ring in the New Year Stay from 28th December – 2nd January with rates starting from AED 17,940++ Dubai, UAE, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — World renowned for its iconic architecture and luxury hospitality experiences,… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit

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Located in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit connects guests to old and new Thailand CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt today (DECEMBER 21, 2018) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into the capital of Thailand. Located on the bustling Sukhumvit Road, the hotel… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of 189-room Hyatt Place Pasadena

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189-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Pasadena in the heart of downtown, across from the Pasadena Convention Center and just minutes to the Rose Bowl Stadium Pasadena, Calif., 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Pasadena, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the city, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s… Read the full news article

Hyatt reopens Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations

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Following a five-year revitalization, the legendary Bali Hyatt reopens as Hyatt Regency Bali CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 20, 2018) the reopening of Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations. Continuing the hotel’s trusted legacy of Balinese hospitality, Hyatt Regency Bali… Read the full news article

Travelzoo named “Best Travel Deals Provider” at the Pinchain Chinese Travel Awards 2018

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SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2018-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, has been named “Best Travel Deals Provider” at the Pinchain Chinese Travel Awards 2018. Pinchain is China’s leading travel intelligence platform, providing analysis, insights and knowledge in the travel sector. The awards ceremony was held this afternoon at… Read the full news article

Travelzoo to open sales office in Milan, Italy

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NEW YORK and MILAN, 2018-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, today (Dec. 17, 2018) announced that it will shortly open a sales office in Milan, Italy. Italy has long been a favorite destination of Travelzoo members around the world. By having in this iconic destination a small but strong sales… Read the full news article

Wizz Air to connect Cluj-Napoca with London Gatwick daily starting from 31 March

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Romania’s largest airline and the fastest growing airline in Europe today (DEC 19, 2018) announced a new route between Cluj-Napoca and London Gatwick, starting from 31 March. With daily flights WIZZ will be connecting Cluj-Napoca with London Gatwick, the second largest airport of the capital. Seats… Read the full news article

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of its first Radisson Collection hotel in Turkey

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson Collection hotel in Turkey, in Bodrum on the country’s southwest coast. The new agreement with Turkey-based construction and hospitality company Ant Aspat… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz

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The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz in Saudi Arabia is open for business Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is continuing its policy of internationalisation and will be welcoming guests in Saudi Arabia from 20 December 2018. The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz, which is located in the Kingdom’s capital city, starts operations… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of InterContinental® Dhaka

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Introduces a luxurious offering to guests visiting the capital city  Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of InterContinental® Dhaka in partnership with Bangladesh Services Limited. The luxury hotel is situated in a prime and one of the most… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul names Alejandro Bernabé as the new General Manager

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Seoul, Korea, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes Alejandro Bernabé as the new General Manager of the iconic luxury hotel located in the beating heart of Seoul. Bernabé will oversee all operational facets of the property, continuing to evolve the vision of the Hotel and ensuring its continued success in creating unparalleled, world-class hospitality… Read the full news article

Ascend Hotel Collection welcomes Hotel Ylem to its portfolio of best-in-class unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts

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Hotel Ylem Joins the Ascend Hotel Collection ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Ylem is the latest property to join the Ascend Hotel Collection, a portfolio of best-in-class unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts that reflect their surrounding community by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH). The property recently completed extensive renovations and the revamped… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Atlanta Conyers

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, in collaboration with Vikas Patel of Mountain View Hospitality, announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Atlanta Conyers. The new hotel is the third WoodSpring hotel to open in the greater Atlanta region, joining the WoodSpring Suites Atlanta Alpharetta and WoodSpring Suites Atlanta Chamblee…. Read the full news article

Qatar Airways inaugurates service from Doha to Da Nang, Vietnam

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Four-times weekly flights to Da Nang will be operated by a Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft Da Nang is the third Vietnamese destination on Qatar Airways’ rapidly-expanding global network as Qatar and Vietnam celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Da… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club unveils its latest Winter Shopping Collection

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The award-winning airline’s Privilege Club members can enjoy an exclusive up to 50 per cent discount when using their Qmiles at Oryx Galleria and select Qatar Duty Free stores from 20 – 31 December 2018 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club, is delighted to provide… Read the full news article

British Airways to start three flights a week service to Croatian city of Split from London City Airport from June

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers will be able to fly to the Croatian city of Split from London City Airport for the very first time next year when British Airways launches it latest new holiday route. The airline will start operating three flights a week to the popular Dalmatian Coast sunspot in June through… Read the full news article