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HMSHost Opens Second Southern Grounds Café at Jacksonville International Airport, Offering Expanded Chef-Driven Menu and Craft Cocktails

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Located Pre-Security, New Restaurant Boasts Expanded All-day Menu, Full Bar Featuring Craft Cocktails, and Treats from Local Blueberry Artisan Bakery BETHESDA, Maryland, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, celebrated the opening of its second Southern Grounds café at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Located… Read the full press release

Emirates and Philippine Airlines Expand Interline Agreement, Offering Enhanced Connectivity and Seamless Travel Options for Passengers

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have expanded their interline agreement, enabling Emirates’ passengers to access domestic points in Philippine Airlines’ network via Cebu and Clark, adding to the previously announced interline connections via Manila. Covering all three gateways in the Philippines served by Emirates – Manila, Cebu and… Read the full press release

Emirates Expands Codeshare Partnership with Air Canada to Include Montréal, Offering Seamless Connectivity to 11 Canadian Destinations and Beyond

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Codeshare partnership between Emirates and Air Canada extends to flights between 11 domestic Canadian points and Montréal Expansion of partnership complements network of 19 points via Toronto Seamless connectivity, travel itineraries that include both carriers on a single ticket and baggage transfers are among the host of customer benefits Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Welcomes Charles Fisher as New General Manager to Lead Transformation and Innovation

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Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence welcomes Charles Fisher as the newly appointed General Manager of the luxurious hotel in Egypt, bringing a whole new vision for change through innovation and creativity. Hailing from the UK, Charles Fisher makes the move from Tokyo, Japan to… Read the full press release

Sintoho Rooftop at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait Presents a Culinary Celebration of Dim Sum and Beats

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Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Soaring above the city at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, rooftop hotspot Sintoho is the place to savour a fusion of edgy eats and rhythmic beats from August 15 to 31, 2023. As temperatures peak, guests can cool off in chilled-chic surrounds with dazzling city views while… Read the full press release

Yu Ting Yuan Unveils Exquisite Limited-Edition Mooncakes for a Luxurious Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

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Chef Tommy Cheung unveils artisanal mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mid-Autumn Festival is a treasured occasion that brings families and friends together under the radiant full moon. Central to this celebration are the delightful mooncakes, representing unity and prosperity for the year ahead. This year, elevate… Read the full press release

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Unveils Exclusive Resort Buyout Experiences for Ultimate Luxury and Personalized Escapes in Punta Mita

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Guests can now reserve entire 15-tent luxury resort in a jungle haven on Mexico’s unspoiled Pacific Coast Punta Mita, México, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico – a luxury tented resort as unique as nature itself – unveils two new resort buyout experiences that invite guests to enjoy exclusive,… Read the full press release

Houston’s Finest Mixologists Set to Shake Up Four Seasons Hotel for ‘Official Drink of H-Town’ Competition

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Sip away while Houston’s best bartenders gather to shake and stir for the title Houston, U.S.A., 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston’s best bartenders will gather once again to compete for the honour of creating the “Official Drink of H-Town.” Taking place Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release

Chef Alan Sun Crafts Culinary Artistry with Soulful Flavors in Zhuo Yue Xuan’s New Menu at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen

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Shenzhen, China, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Culinary artistry, fresh ingredients, and dynamic creativity meet in Zhuo Yue Xuan’s new à la carte menu at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen – masterfully created by esteemed Chinese Executive Chef Alan Sun. Guided by Chef Alan’s profound culinary philosophy of “入神，入魂,” meaning “dedication to the soul,” each dish emerges as an… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport Tops UK Punctuality Rankings for Q1 2023, Continuing its Record of Excellence

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been ranked the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 2023 according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority. The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights, with figures for the beginning of 2023 revealing that Belfast City Airport experienced… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Launches MotoGP™ Travel Packages for Qatar Grand Prix 2023, Offering Unique Experiences and VIP Hospitality

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Fans around the world have the opportunity to enjoy a seamless trip to Qatar, experiencing the thrill of MotoGP™ racing with travel packages, or race tickets only from Discover Qatar Privilege Club members can earn Avios and Qpoints by booking MotoGP™ travel packages DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Title Sponsor of… Read the full press release

Hyatt Studios Expands Footprint with Franchise Agreements for First Locations in Untapped Markets

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Hyatt leverages a developer-driven approach to accelerate speed-to-market for its recently announced brand CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H)  announced significant updates to Hyatt Studios, the latest select service brand in the Hyatt portfolio, including executed franchise agreements for the first locations in Mobile, Alabama and Marysville, California, emphasizing… Read the full press release

Finnair Unveils Major Revamp for Finnair Plus Loyalty Program with Avios Integration and Enhanced Benefits

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Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair will renew its Finnair Plus loyalty program by introducing Avios as its new loyalty currency in early 2024. Partnering with IAG Loyalty to adopt Avios will bring new opportunities for existing and new Finnair Plus members to collect and use the program’s new loyalty currency. The… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport Enlists Ex-Undercover Officer Danni Brooke to Train Team in Identifying ‘Airport Dads’ and Offering Stress Relief

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Danni Brooke, star of C4’s Hunted, drafts an internal memo to brief airport teams on decoding anxious passengers’ body language  Heathrow colleagues will be on high alert across all four terminals during family holiday season  New signage has been installed across the airport and ‘Airport Dads’ will be given freebies and vouchers to get in the… Read the full press release

IHG Launches New Midscale Conversion Brand, Garner™ – an IHG Hotel, Targeting Affordable Quality for Guests and Higher Returns for Owners

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Delivering an unrivalled commitment to quality and choice, new brand will be franchise-ready in early September ATLANTA, GA, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, launched its new midscale conversion brand, Garner™ – an IHG Hotel. The brand will be the leading choice for… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Partners with VEDA by Ovolo to Offer Contemporary Plant-Based Dining Experience

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Enhancing its wellness dining proposition with a new menu designed with great attention to detail Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is bringing customers a new contemporary range of plant-based dishes developed in collaboration with leading Hong Kong-based plant-forward restaurant, VEDA by Ovolo. This innovative partnership further enhances the wellness… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Expands Fare Benefits for Enhanced Customer Experience

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DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year, Southwest Airlines added Wanna Get Away Plus and Transferable Flight Credit™ to our fare lineup as new benefits for Customers. Now, we’re introducing more fare enhancements as part of our ongoing commitment to provide Customers with more choices, more flexibility, and more value when they fly… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Expands Extended Stay Portfolio with Groundbreaking of Everhome Suites Fayetteville – Fort Liberty

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Choice Hotels continues to lead in popular extended stay segment with latest groundbreaking ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues its growth in the popular extended stay segment with the groundbreaking of Everhome Suites Fayetteville – Fort Liberty, slated to open Summer 2024. The four-story, 114-room property is being… Read the full press release

Indulge in the Essence of Japanese Matcha: MAISON MARUNOUCHI’s Metcha Matcha Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

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MAISON MARUNOUCHI and SAYURI take guests on an edible journey through Japan’s finest regional matchas Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — From September 1 to 30, 2023, guests are invited to immerse in the magic of matcha at MAISON MARUNOUCHI, the Parisian-style bistro at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Crafted in collaboration with the… Read the full press release

Emirates Boosts London Heathrow Service with Additional Flights for Winter Season

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Airline will operate additional flights to/from London Heathrow between 31 October 2023 and 30 March 2024 to meet demand and offer customers more travel choices this winter season. Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will operate an additional five-a-week service to London Heathrow starting… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Duty Free Launches ‘Curated’ Beauty, Living, and Wellness Area to Spotlight Irish Brands

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Over 100 Irish brands showcased at the world’s first Duty Free Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The sky’s the limit for Irish brands in Shannon Airport Duty Free’s new Beauty, Living and Wellness area. The store, which is the first and oldest Duty-Free shop in the world, has unveiled a brand-new area… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport Leads Global Collaboration to Launch Smart Data Hub Handbook for Aviation Industry Advancement

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Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) has taken a leading role in fostering collaboration among top airports worldwide, resulting in the production of an industry handbook known as the Smart Data Hub (SDH). Released under the patronage of Airport Council International (ACI), and the stewardship of ACI’s World Airports… Read the full press release

Air Canada Clinches Fifth Consecutive Title as North America’s Favorite Airline in 2023 Trazee Awards

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The Trazees are selected by the readers of trazeetravel.com with an audience in the 25-40 age demographic MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — “Travel connects people, families, cultures and communities, and Air Canada is thrilled to be recognized again by this important and discerning demographic as their favourite airline in North America. We’re continuing… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways Welcomes Third Airbus A350 to Modernize Fleet and Explore New Destinations

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Acquisition of third A350 to help expand network Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has taken delivery of its newest Airbus A350-900XWB (A350) as part of a journey to modernise the National Carrier’s fleet. Named the Island of Beqa, the brand new aircraft, is the third A350 to join the Fiji Airways… Read the full press release

Copeland Distillery’s Premium Spirits Take Off at Belfast City Airport’s World Duty Free

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Copeland Distillery has secured new listings at Belfast City Airport’s World Duty Free. The Distillery’s gin, rum and whiskey range has only been on-shelf for six weeks so far, but sales are already off to a flying start, with the Distillery’s Traditional Irish Gin fast… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cup: South Africa and New Zealand Set to Renew Rugby Rivalry at Twickenham Stadium

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The Springboks and All Blacks will vie for the new Qatar Airways Cup trophy in London on 25 August It is the first time the two teams have played at Twickenham Stadium since 2015 Qatar Airways resumes flights to Auckland, New Zealand on 1 September 2023 Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — One… Read the full press release

Cathay Enhances Business Plus Corporate Loyalty Program for SMEs and Growing Businesses

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Bringing corporate customers even more rewards with Business Plus Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Business Plus just got “miles” more rewarding with a well-timed revamp of Cathay’s corporate loyalty programme and travel management platform. Aimed at SMEs and growing businesses, Business Plus allows SMEs to manage their business travel in a… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels by Marriott Makes Grand Debut in New York City’s Iconic Times Square

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With its intuitive design and sharp eye for detail, Delta Hotels by Marriott New York Times Square marks the brand’s momentous first hotel in New York City BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy®’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, continues to grow its global footprint with its… Read the full press release

Marriott’s EDITION Hotels Brand to Debut in Dali, Elevating Luxury Hospitality in Southwestern China

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SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement with New Development Group to introduce the EDITION Hotels brand to Dali, a well-known travel destination in Southwestern China for its picturesque natural scenery, diverse ethnic culture, and vibrant nightlife. EDITION is a collection of individualized hotels, seamlessly balancing… Read the full press release

IHG One Rewards Partners with cdf to Offer Exclusive Member Privileges for a Unique ‘Stay + Shop’ Experience

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Shanghai, China, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG One Rewards, the global loyalty program under IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), recently announced its collaboration with cdf on member privileges sharing scheme. Under the partnership, both parties integrate their resource advantages and provide excellent operational standards and service quality to members. This collaboration centers around the… Read the full press release