Author Archives: Travel PR News Editors

Heathrow’s most popular food exports served at Cargo conference Multimodal in its first mobile “Export Café

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Heathrow’s most popular food exports served at Cargo conference Multimodal in a limited edition café Scottish shortbread and smoked salmon, Welsh jam, Cornish tea and Northern Ireland drinks featured on the menu New Heathrow cargo data reveals surprising destinations British food staples fly to LONDON, UK, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is treating delegates… Read the full press release

Sunwing announces Riu Santa Fe’s new modernized facilities and a thrilling Splash Water World water park

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is pleased to announce Riu Santa Fe, a favourite family-friendly resort exclusive to the new Signature Collection by Sunwing, is introducing modernized facilities, exciting new entertainment and a thrilling Splash Water World water park to ensure families can enjoy their vacation to the fullest. Situated on the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of 35 new member hotels and resorts in the first quarter of 2018

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SINGAPORE, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the addition of 35 new member hotels and resorts across 17 countries between 1 January to 31 March 2018. Whether looking to experience South America, China or a multitude of destinations in between, travelers can now enjoy #ThePreferredLife… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group expands its luxury and upscale estate in the UK

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IHG to become largest luxury hotel operator in the UK, deal to include first UK properties for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants  Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] has today announced plans to expand its luxury and upscale estate in the UK. IHG has entered into a… Read the full press release

IHG® signs Hotel Indigo® Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn® Melbourne Bourke Street Mall, its first Australian dual-branded hotel by 2022

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® will open its first Australian dual-branded hotel by 2022 with the signing of Hotel Indigo® Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn® Melbourne Bourke Street Mall, in the heart of the CBD. Currently trading as The Walk Arcade, the site is arguably Melbourne CBD’s most strategic… Read the full press release

IHG announces Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg scheduled to open in 2020

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® has signed a deal with Barnes Capital to open a striking Holiday Inn® in Coburg, Melbourne’s up-and-coming northern suburb, in 2020. When it opens in 2020, Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg will enjoy views across the town and its surrounding landscape, including Coburg Lake Reserve. It… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu CDG hotel relaunches as Courtyard by Marriott Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel

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Paris, France, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has announced a new addition to its Courtyard by Marriott brand with the opening of a property at Paris Roissy CDG airport. Formerly the Radisson Blu CDG hotel, the property has undergone an extensive 15-month, multi-million pound refurbishment to relaunch as the Courtyard by Marriott… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line names Derek Lloyd as the new national director of sales in Canada

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Cruise Line Veteran, Derek Lloyd, Returns as New National Director of Sales – Canada Wiesbaden, Germany, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced Derek Lloyd as the new national director of sales in Canada beginning May 1, 2018. Lloyd will be responsible for leading the regional business development team and for continuing… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels announce the opening of its first hotel in Indonesia — the Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa

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BALI, INDONESIA, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the debut of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, the brand’s first hotel in Indonesia. Owned by PT. Alam Bali International, the hotel is the southernmost Marriott hotel on the island and overlooks Bali’s Bukit peninsula, best known for… Read the full press release

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa provides guests a unique, meaningful and mindful travel experience through new program

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Maui Waterman (and Women) Reimagine ‘Beach Clean Up’ as Coveted Ocean Adventures Resort’s New Program Underscores How Travelers Increasingly Consider Giving Back as Important to their Well-being, According to New Global Survey Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on the heels of Earth Day, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa today… Read the full press release

The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel joins the Autograph Collection Hotels

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Rome, Italy, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, today announced the opening of The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel in the heart of the Eternal City just steps from The Pantheon.  Joining the brand’s diverse portfolio of more than 135 one-of-a-kind hotels that champion values of vision,… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai

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Located in Dubai Production City, Element Me’aisam Offers Dubai its first Sustainable and Wellness-Driven Designed Hotel DUBAI, UAE, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the debut of Element Hotels in the Middle East and Africa with the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).  Owned and developed by Dubai… Read the full press release

Aeroflot inaugurates service to Saransk, Russia

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has launched service to Saransk, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Mordovia. The inaugural flight on the Moscow-Saransk route took place today, 1 May 2018, aboard a modern and comfortable Sukhoi SuperJet 100 aircraft. Aeroflot will fly to Saransk twice daily per the following schedule: To Saransk:… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s loyalty program, Aeroflot Bonus recognized with four Freddie Awards

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s loyalty program, Aeroflot Bonus, has won three categories at the prestigious Freddie Awards: Best Elite Program, Best Customer Service and Best Redemption Ability. The Russia flag carrier’s frequent flyer programme also picked up the special 210 Award given to companies with the greatest growth potential. The… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines HighFlyer programme welcomes Scoot

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SINGAPORE, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Corporate members of Singapore Airlines’ HighFlyer programme can now earn HighFlyer points when flying on Singapore Airlines (SIA) or SilkAir itineraries with connections onto Scoot. Corporates under the HighFlyer programme can earn five HighFlyer points for every S$1 spent if their SIA or SilkAir travel itineraries include a… Read the full press release

Wizz Air UK earns Air Operator’s Certificate and Operating Licence from United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority

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LONDON, UK, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air UK Limited (“Wizz Air UK”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), one of Europe’s fastest growing airline groups, is pleased to announce that it has been granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

Amadeus completes multi-phase digital redesign of Qantas’ online booking process

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Renewal of agreement for IT and distribution services MADRID, Spain, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, in collaboration with Qantas, has completed a major digital redesign of the airline’s online booking process, providing customers with a more personalized and intuitive digital experience. The multi-phase redesign, completed in March 2018, used Amadeus technology solutions, to… Read the full press release

Pink Sands Club, Canouan will be renamed to Mandarin Oriental, Canouan this summer — launches two luxury packages

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Hong Kong, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Pink Sands Club, Canouan, which will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental, Canouan this summer has launched two luxury packages. Land & Sea in Luxury – A Yacht Charter and Four Nights in a Two-Bedroom Patio Villa  Experience all Canouan Island and St. Vincent and The Grenadines have to offer… Read the full press release

British Airways starts new direct service between Heathrow and Nashville

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Country music star Stella Parton hits the high notes at Heathrow to celebrate British Airways’ new direct service LONDON, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The only direct route between Europe and Nashville launches this week (May 4) when British Airways starts flying between Heathrow and Music City. To celebrate the new five-a-week service the airline welcomed… Read the full press release

The Singita Grumeti Fund and BRAVE to hold an all-woman, 5-day, 90 km run to raise funds for girls and women’s empowerment programmes

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19 – 24 October 2018 Part of Singita’s brand new collection of conservation safaris Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singita Grumeti Fund and BRAVE announced that they will be introducing an all-woman, 5-day, 90 km run across wilderness areas of Singita Grumeti’s private concession in the Serengeti to raise… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels announces the opening of Accra Marriott Hotel, Ghana

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208 Room Hotel Brings Modern, Elegant Design, And an Elevated Guest Experience to The Progressive Capital City Accra, Ghana, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott International, today announced its debut in West Africa, with the highly anticipated opening of Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitality Limited, the hotel is… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection and Sofía Sanchez de Betak launch 36-piece capsule collection inspired by the Art and Culture of Japan

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Sofía Sanchez de Betak Designs CHUFY x The Luxury Collection, an Exclusive Line of Women’s Clothing & Accessories with Beautiful, Modernized Japanese Motifs Inspired by the Art and Culture of Japan BETHESDA, MD, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, and Sofía Sanchez de Betak, graphic designer and creative director,… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels and Upright Citizens Brigade to debut an original employee crew training program

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‘Yes, And…’ Collaboration Includes Fun Improv Activities for Guests and Locals to Play at Moxy Times Square Bethesda, MD, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, announced today a multifaceted collaboration with the award-winning improv theater, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB). The two brands will team up to debut an original employee… Read the full press release

help alliance appoints Andrea Pernkopf as new CEO

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Andrea Pernkopf is taking over the management of help alliance from Joachim Steinbach Cologne, Germany, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — As of 1st April 2018, help alliance has a new CEO. Andrea Pernkopf succeeds Joachim Steinbach, who has now retired. Together with Co-Managing Director, Susanne Kotysch, who is also responsible for the Corporate Responsibility Communications… Read the full press release

Oman Air opens its new and exclusive premium lounge at Muscat International Airport

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently debuted its new and exclusive premium lounge at the award winning Muscat International Airport. The new stylish premium lounge offers Oman Air guests a further unrivalled service as they travel. Oman Air passengers travelling in First… Read the full press release

AccorHotels acquires Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for €482 million

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PARIS, France, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, for a cash amount of CHF560 million (€482 million). The transaction implies a 14.9X 2019e EBITDA multiple before synergies (including transaction costs), and less than 10X pro… Read the full press release

Wanaka community encouraged to join the conversation on the future of Wanaka Airport

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the Wanaka and broader Upper Clutha communities are being encouraged to join in the conversation on the future of Wanaka Airport later this month, to help inform the airport’s future development. A series of interactive community and stakeholder engagement sessions are being held on 21… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines debuts its first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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SEATTLE, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announces the debut of its first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast, opening at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The new, reimagined lounge brings to life the company’s West Coast vibe with a cool, comfortable space to work or relax while traveling through JFK. Alaska’s newest lounge features… Read the full press release

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority solicits applicants to participate in its accelerator program

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Opportunities Will Focus on Airport Parking and Simplifying the Airport Journey SAN DIEGO, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, in concert with its Innovation Lab’s third-party operator, Detecon Innovation Institute, has released the first two “opportunity statements” to solicit applicants to participate in its accelerator program. For more… Read the full press release

The Singapore Tourism Board announces 86 finalists for the 2018 Singapore Tourism Awards

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SINGAPORE, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is pleased to announce today the 86 finalists for the Experience Excellence, Enterprise Excellence and Customer Service categories of the 2018 Singapore Tourism Awards, Singapore’s most prestigious awards for the tourism sector. Come 8 May 2018, the tourism industry will celebrate the stars behind some of Singapore’s best tourism experiences, and recognise… Read the full press release