Category Archives: Business

Choice Hotels announces the promotion of Jill Burke to regional vice president of franchise services

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Jill Burke to regional vice president of franchise services. In this role, Burke will lead the company’s area directors, a team of franchise operations business consultants, to drive system-wide hotel performance and owner… Read the full press release

PRESS bar at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to host a night of cocktail creativity award-winning mixologists from Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar

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Hotel teams up with guest mixologists this March for special one-night engagement Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — PRESS bar at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas welcomes two guest mixologists from Miami-based sister property, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, this March for a night of cocktail creativity. On Monday, March 4, 2019,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas appoints Ryan Barnett as the new Restaurant Chef at its signature restaurant LAW

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Dallas, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — “Food should capture a memory, a moment in time or an experience that you can carry with you,”  Ryan Barnett, Restaurant Chef, LAW Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas announces the appointment of Ryan Barnett as the new Restaurant Chef at LAW, the Resort’s signature restaurant.  Ryan brings fun and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces exclusive three-day culinary celebration in honour of Nobu Doha from Sunday, March 3 to Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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World-renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa kicks of the Qatar International Food Festival with a collection of “Chef Nobu in Town” culinary events Doha, Qatar, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha, an award-winning oasis-like property ideally located on a private beach in the heart of Doha’s cosmopolitan city, in partnership with acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki… Read the full press release

Four Seasons names Peter C. Draminsky as Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

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Singapore, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Peter C. Draminsky has been appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. He was most recently General Manager at Regent Singapore (formerly a Four Seasons hotel), since 2015. Under his leadership, hotel was named # 1 Hotel in Singapore by Condé Nast Traveller 2015, Summer Palace was recognised with… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Miraval Austin its second wellness resort to open outside of its flagship property in Tucson, Arizona

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Miraval opens its second wellness destination in Texas Hill Country CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt brings its nationally acclaimed Miraval spa and wellness brand to Austin, Texas with the opening of Miraval Austin. Set on 220 acres of picturesque land overlooking Lake Travis, Miraval Austin is the brand’s second wellness resort… Read the full press release

The first Hyatt-branded hotel in historic Florence, South Carolina is officially open

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103-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of downtown Florence, South Carolina CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (February 5, 2019)  announced Hyatt Place Florence/Downtown, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in historic Florence, South Carolina is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere… Read the full press release

Hyatt and S.D. Malkin Properties break ground on the future Joie de Vivre Hotels and Destination Hotels properties in late 2020

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New, stand-alone Joie de Vivre Hotels and Destination Hotels properties to make up the largest oceanfront development in San Diego County in the last decade CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc., an innovative developer and owner of iconic retail, hotel, and entertainment destinations, today (February 6, 2019) will hold a groundbreaking… Read the full press release

OpenTable releases its annual list of 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2019

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Valentine’s Day is the most popular day for dining out, and to help diners pick the ideal restaurant to impress their valentine, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG), today (Feb. 6, 2019) released its annual list of 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2019 according to… Read the full press release

Booking.com’s 2019 Travel Predictions: students flocking to more unique destinations for Spring Break

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NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunbathers and beach seekers are scouring the Internet for Spring Break, but a twist on the traditional trend might see students flocking to more unique destinations. According to Booking.com’s 2019 Travel Predictions, over half of travelers would like to visit a destination that none of their friends… Read the full press release

British Airways moves to a new location in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy airport

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (February 06, 2019) announced it is moving to a new location in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy airport.  The airline is investing in a new, improved terminal alongside American Airlines as part of a significant reinvestment by the Port Authority of New York… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces historic agreement that is first of its kind ever between the EU and a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state

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The historic agreement will be the first of its kind ever between the EU and a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (05 February 2019), European Commissioner for Mobility and Transport, Mrs. Violeta Bulc, announced that the European Union and the State of Qatar have concluded… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring Marvel Studios’ first female Super Hero lead

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel on March 8, International Women’s Day, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring Marvel Studios’ first female Super Hero lead. The Captain Marvel-themed plane was debuted today (Feb. 5, 2019) at Sea-Tac International Airport at a gate celebration for guests flying… Read the full press release

Andaz Hotels & Resorts and The Society of Scent to create custom scents unique to Andaz properties across the globe

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Andaz Hotels & Resorts and The Society of Scent are developing custom scents that connect guests to unique local experiences at Andaz properties across the globe CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — While global in scale, Andaz hotels and resorts weave the sights, sounds, scents, tastes and textures of the surroundings into each… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces Hyatt Centric hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Jabal Omar integrated real estate development

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The property to mark the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the second in the Middle East CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 3, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Jabal Omar Development Company, a leading… Read the full press release

The Córdoba Tourism Agency earns UNWTO.QUEST Certification

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Córdoba Tourism Agency (Agencia Córdoba Turismo) has received the World Tourism Organization’s UNWTO.QUEST Certification, whereby the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and accessible tourism for all, promotes the strengthening of the institutional capacities of destination management organizations (DMOs) and… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines adds two new nonstop routes to its network and extends its published flight schedule

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DALLAS, TX, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 31, 2019) extended its published flight schedule through Oct. 1, 2019, and will add two new nonstop routes to its network. New Nonstop Seasonal Service Effective Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, the carrier will add Saturday-only service between DallasLove Field and Corpus Christi. Additionally, the carrier… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways converts 10 of its 50 A321neo on order to the longer range A321LR

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The Airbus A321LR will enable Qatar Airways to connect Doha to new developing markets DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced that it will convert 10 of its 50 Airbus A321neo on order to the Airbus A321LR (long range) variant of the A320 family. The A321LR is a type of… Read the full press release

British Airways adds a romantic touch to its in-flight entertainment to celebrate Valentine’s Day

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating Valentine’s Day by adding a romantic touch to the in-flight entertainment with a new category, Love is in the Air. The channel, which will run until the end of February, hosts a collection of romantic films, TV shows, audio books and music. From classics like Gone… Read the full press release

British Airways marks its Centenary with a heart-warming brand campaign brought to life by some of Britain’s biggest name

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — 2019 is the year that sees British Airways mark its Centenary – 100 amazing years of taking the world to Britain and Britain to the world. Launching the celebrations will be a heart-warming brand campaign featuring a love letter to Britain brought to life by some of Britain’s… Read the full press release

oneworld® shares twenty key facts to mark its 20th anniversary

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NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty key facts about oneworld® as the global alliance marks the 20th anniversary of its launch: 1. oneworld airlines serve some 1,100 destinations in 180 countries and territories – from Aalborg to Zurich, and from Albania to Zimbabwe – and you and your baggage can be checked right… Read the full press release

oneworld unveils major benefits for customers and airlines to celebrate its 20th anniversary

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Digital revolution: Customers flying on connecting flights on oneworld airlines to be able to check-in, obtain boarding passes, track baggage, receive flight updates and pay for additional services through their preferred airline’s app or website, progressively from this year. Even better customer experience:  oneworld-branded and managed airport lounges to be rolled out at key airports, offering more… Read the full press release

oneworld to roll out new app capabilities and alliance-branded and managed airport lounges this year

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NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® is making it even easier for travellers to fly across its 1,100-destination global network by harnessing the power and convenience of digital technology and rolling out alliance-branded and managed airport lounges later this year. The alliance’s member airlines will progressively from this year offer the ability,… Read the full press release

Emirates announces codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines

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Emirates’ first codeshare partnership with a Chinese carrier Agreement with China’s largest airline covers 18 routes including domestic points in China and Middle Eastern and African destinations, complementing expansive networks of both airlines Dubai, U.A.E and Guangzhou, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and China Southern Airlines (IATA code: CZ) have signed a Memorandum… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels continues its expansion with the opening of a hotel in West Orange, N.J.

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Upscale Brand Adds Hotel in West Orange ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the Cambria Hotels brand continues its coast-to-coast expansion with the opening of a hotel in West Orange, N.J. The 127-room Cambria Hotel West Orange is the brand’s first hotel in New Jersey and joins its growing portfolio in Northeastern cities,… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa and Van Cleef & Arpels partner to offer an exclusive shopping experience for guests

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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa and Van Cleef & Arpels are offering an exclusive shopping experience for guests of the award-winning resort located in Sunny Isles Beach to shop in style at the exquisite boutique in Bal Harbour Shops.  With Van Cleef & Arpels’ 50 year anniversary of its iconic… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa recognized as TripAdvisor’s #1 Luxury Beachfront Resort in the Continental US for the fifth consecutive year

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The ultra-luxury Miami resort is a 2019 Travelers’s Choice Award Winner SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa is proud to announce that it has been recognized as TripAdvisor’s #1 Luxury Beachfront Resort in the Continental US for the fifth consecutive year.| The results are based on guest reviews, in which guests… Read the full press release

26th annual World Travel Awards opens for submissions

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London, UK, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) is pleased to announce its annual “call for entries” for inclusion in the most prestigious awards and recognition initiative in travel and tourism. Each country’s very best brands and products are now invited to submit their applications to participate and stand a chance to win… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines opens sales on direct regular flights from St. Petersburg to Anapa

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the global airline alliance oneworld®, from April 26, 2019 opens direct regular flights from St. Petersburg to Anapa. Air tickets are already on sale. Flights will be operated on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The flight departs from Pulkovo Airport at 16:30 and lands in Anapa at 19:35. The return flight departs at 20:20 and lands in Saint… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan, China welcomes Daniel Herrmann as Executive Assistant Manager

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Yinchuan, China, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Daniel Herrmann, who originates from Germany, has accumulated considerable experience within the Hospitality industries alike. He started his more than 12 years career at the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt where he as well completed his Hospitality Management Degree. As a passionate Kempinski hotelier he worked at the Emirates… Read the full press release