Category Archives: Business

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport welcomed 4.5 million passengers in 2018, setting a new passenger record

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Richardson International Airport set a new passenger record, welcoming 4.5 million passengers through the airport in 2018. The airport saw its total passenger volume grow for the fifth consecutive year. By working with partners to add new routes and expand offerings, the airport saw a significant increase… Read the full press release

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare announces the appointment of Agata Sobczak as its new Director of Sales and Marketing

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Baie Lazare, Seychelles, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Agata Sobczak as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Sobczak, who joins Kempinski’s Seychelles outfit from a luxury hotel in Zanzibar, will oversee all marketing strategies and sales initiatives for the resort. Sobczak, a… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels announces the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali

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Bali, Indonesia, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels is ushering in a new era of first class hospitality with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious haven that captures the essence of Indonesian culture, art and identity. The resort will open on February 1, 2019, in the upmarket Nusa Dua area of Bali,… Read the full press release

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection offers unforgettable staycation ideas for the most romantic time of year

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — When a box of chocolates just won’t do, treat your other half to a special hotel experience this Valentine’s Day. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has an array of unforgettable staycation ideas to spend quality time with loved ones during the most romantic time of year. Treat foodies… Read the full press release

Silver Airways announce new daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach

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Fares from $43* available at SilverAirways.com Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether you’re visiting Daytona Beach to catch a Tortugas game, the speed and excitement of the Daytona International Speedway, the Ponce Inlet lighthouse and the beautiful sea turtles of New Smyrna Beach, or traveling with Silver and its partners to South Florida,… Read the full press release

Vietjet launches new service linking Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don (Quang Ninh Province)

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Vietjet, TP.HCM, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing the cheerful Ney Year’s celebrations, today (20/01/2019) the new age carrier Vietjet officially opens a new service linking Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Van Don (Quang Ninh Province). The new route connects the largest city of Vietnam with the attractive islands of Quang Ninh Province, meeting… Read the full press release

Three of Scotland’s major business events shortlisted at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Business events curated or hosted by Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Cashel Travel and DataLab will battle it out to be crowned Best Business Event at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards National Final to be held on 14 March at the EICC. The three finalists for Best Business Event are: Edinburgh International… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport marks an all-time passenger record for 2018

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) set an all-time passenger record for 2018, marking the sixth straight year that the Airport has seen record-setting growth. In 2018, 3,263,234 passengers flew in and out of GFIA, an increase of 16-percent from 2017. The record-setting year was capped… Read the full press release

HSMAI Americas Executive Committee members for 2019

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McLEAN, VA, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) proudly announces its 2019 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The board is composed of a diverse range of travel and hospitality executives from a representative mix of HSMAI members. “As we look to the year ahead, we’re… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens new Sheraton hotel in Manila, Philippines

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Sheraton Hotels Debuts Brand Transformation with New Landmark Property in Manila  Manila, The Philippines, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues to expand its portfolio in the Philippines with the opening of the new Sheraton hotel in Manila. The new Sheraton hotel is set to provide a warmly authentic welcome and become the… Read the full press release

Tallinn to host 2020 Bocuse d´Or international gastronomy contest

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Tallinn, Estonia, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bocuse d´Or is an international gastronomy contest, culminating in the grand finale in Lyon, France, every two years. Continental preliminaries are held in carefully selected locations and Estonia has been awarded the privilege to host the European selection final in June 2020. Estonia has been taking part in the Bocuse d’Or for ten years already, under the leadership… Read the full press release

ACI World delivers the 100th review in its Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety programme

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APEX promotes safer airport operations and cooperation throughout the industry Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (January 20, 2019) delivered the 100th review in its Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety programme which  promotes best safety practices in airport operations, utilizing the expertise and cooperation of the community of… Read the full press release

Virginia Tourism Corporation releases its curated guide to what is new and newsworthy for the travel industry in 2019

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Jan. 16, 2018), the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released What’s New to LOVE in Virginia, the agency’s curated guide to what is new and newsworthy for the travel industry in 2019. The guide is produced annually and offers a regional and by-interest look at what’s to come… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines will invest more than EUR 200 million to expand its Airbus fleet

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Phase-out of the Dash turboprops by 2021 at the latest  Approval for the new strategy granted by Supervisory Board  VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines has managed the turnaround after a tough restructuring period and now operates profitably. The airline is also headed towards positive operating earnings in 2018 following strong… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes new twice-weekly Wizz Air service to Timisoara, Romania

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Doncaster, England, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights go on sale today (17th January 2019) for a new twice-weekly Wizz Air service from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) to Timisoara, Romania, taking off on 2nd September 2019. The new service will deliver an additional 38,000 seats and will add to what is already expected to be a record year for the award-winning airport…. Read the full press release

Singapore will be on the spotlight as the Official Culinary Destination Partner of the inaugural edition of the World Restaurant Awards

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Gastronomic collaborations, cross-country chef exchanges, and an in-Singapore activation in this first-ever culinary partnership between STB and IMG    Singapore, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore has been designated the Official Culinary Destination Partner of The World Restaurant Awards, which is  a progressive new annual awards created by events leader IMG, in partnership with Joe Warwick[1] and… Read the full press release

Celebrate the lunar New Year with a three-course Cantonese-style set menu that is believed to bring long life and prosperity at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Usher in the auspicious year of the Earth Boar with delectable festive gourmet treats at Palm Court and La Patisserie. The culinary team at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has prepared a three-course Cantonese-style set menu that is believed to bring long life and prosperity. Guests can dine in a relaxing atmosphere… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo brings guests close to Costa Rica’s rare and endangered wildlife through its new Conservation Land and Sea Experience

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Central America’s premier luxury resort unveils new land and sea adventure committed to discovering and protecting the world’s most exotic species Costa Rica, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Explore Costa Rica’s rich, diverse ecosystem from land to sea with a new Conservation Land and Sea Experience at  Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo…. Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland in search for full-time college students for its 2019 Summer College Internship Program

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Paid internships in aviation, maritime, engineering, and more Oakland, Calif., 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is seeking highly motivated full-time college students for its 2019 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants apply for paid internships in a variety of fields, including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland honored ocean carriers MSC and Hyundai Merchant Marine for 100 percent deployment of shore power-ready vessels

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Awards for plugging vessels into landside power grid, turning off diesel engines Oakland, Calif., 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Two shipping lines and a marine terminal operator are leading the clean air charge at the Port of Oakland.  The Port this week honored ocean carriers MSC and Hyundai Merchant Marine for 100 percent deployment of shore… Read the full press release

Sandals® Montego Bay in Jamaica will host the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2019 on Monday 28th January

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London, UK, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest and hottest resort in Jamaica, Sandals® Montego Bay, is hosting the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2019 on Monday 28th January. The gala ceremony will be the premier gathering of the Caribbean and North American hospitality industries, with the key players and VIPs from… Read the full press release

VisitBritain announces the return of its flagship business event MeetGB

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain has today (18 January 2019) announced its flagship business event MeetGB will return this year to show 120 international buyers why the UK is the destination of choice for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). MeetGB will welcome 80 suppliers from venues, hotels and local attractions across the… Read the full press release

Ryanair celebrates over 250,000 bookings by Erasmus Student Network members

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Erasmus Students Save Over €7.5m So Far With Ryanair DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (18 Jan) celebrated over 250,000 bookings by Erasmus Student Network members on its exclusive platform, at its latest student mobility event in Berlin. Delivered as part of Ryanair’s “Always Getting Better” programme, this partnership… Read the full press release

Azamara Club Cruises earns several recognitions including “Best Boutique Cruise Line” in the 2019 USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

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Miami, FL, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Azamara Club Cruises, the boutique upmarket cruise line, has earned several accolades among USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, including first place for “Best Boutique Cruise Line.” In addition, all three Azamara ships ranked in the top five for the category of “Best Small Ship.” “We are very… Read the full press release

Espresso House, the largest coffee chain in the Nordics to open in Helsinki Airport this spring

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Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Espresso House is the largest coffee chain in the Nordic countries with more than 400 cafes across the Nordic region. The chain invests in the coffee knowledge of its employees: all employees are trained baristas. The café’s selection includes both cold and warm drinks, as well as savory… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport welcomes Juneyao Air’s new direct service from Shanghai

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Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport‘s excellent direct connections to China will continue to grow during the next spring and summer, as Juneyao Air will also open a route to Finland. New direct connections are expected to increase the number of Chinese tourists and also offer new tourism opportunities from Finland to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air allocates additional Airbus A320 aircraft and adding 4 new routes from its Timisoara base

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and the leading airline in Romania today (JAN 17, 2019) announced a further expansion to its Timisoara network, allocating an additional Airbus A320 aircraft and adding 4 new routes from its Timisoara base, as well as increasing the frequencies of some of the… Read the full press release

Renewable solar power projects at John F. Kennedy International Airport gets a green light

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New York City, New York, United States, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Agency’s plans to integrate more than 10 megawatts of solar power at John F. Kennedy International Airport will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while providing local low-income residents the opportunity to purchase clean energy at reduced rates The New York State Public Service… Read the full press release

Oakwood® to manage Mapletree’s latest acquisition of a 184-unit residential property in Arlington, Virginia

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LOS ANGELES, CA, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood®, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), announced today (JANUARY 17, 2019) that it will manage Mapletree’s latest acquisition of a 184-unit residential property at 1550 Clarendon Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, from AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Located in Arlington’s desirable, bustling Rosslyn neighborhood, known for the quality lifestyle it… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces partnership with SiteMinder to provide European hotels direct access to sell their properties on Ryanair Rooms

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, and SiteMinder, the global hotel industry’s leading guest acquisition platform, today (17 Jan 2019) announce a partnership to provide European hotels direct access to sell their properties on Ryanair Rooms. Ryanair Rooms is the only hotel booking website that gives hotel guests 10% of the… Read the full press release