Category Archives: Business

IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express Singapore Serangoon

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Holiday Inn Express Singapore Serangoon brings smart, simple, travel to Singapore’s most unique heritage areas Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the latest addition in Singapore, the fourth Holiday Inn Express hotel in this country, Holiday Inn Express Singapore Serangoon. Located within walking distance of Little India heritage… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International named one of the “Best Employers for Diversity” in 2019 by Forbes magazine

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, was named one of the “Best Employers for Diversity” in 2019 by Forbes magazine. The accolade, which recognizes organizations for their commitment to diversity and outstanding workplace culture, ranks Choice among the top 500 employers in the United… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca further strengthens its senior management team with three new appointments

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Casablanca, Morocco, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announces three new additions to its senior management team. The Hotel welcomes Christophe LaPlaza as its new Executive Chef who will oversee the food and beverage program for the three restaurant outlets, including banquet operations, in-room dining and amenities. LaPlaza brings with him high-calibere culinary experience.  A French… Read the full press release

Aeroflot named Best China – Europe Transit Airline at the 2019 Stars Awards

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Moscow, Russia, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been named Best China – Europe Transit Airline in China at the 2019 Stars Awards, which took place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Shanghai, Pudong, in China’s economic capital. The Star Awards recognise the leading international companies in the Chinese travel industry, including global airlines. Organised by… Read the full press release

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport welcomes Allegiant’s new twice-weekly nonstop service to Grand Junction, Colorado and Kalispell, Montana

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Mesa, Arizona, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Record breaking growth hit yet another important milestone for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Gateway Airport, Airport) with the Airport announcing that it welcomed 142,667 passengers in December. This marks the fifteenth consecutive month of passenger growth, the eighth consecutive month of record-setting activity, and the best calendar year of… Read the full press release

Allegiant to establish a two-aircraft base at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Company Announces Non-Stop Service to Two New Cities with Fares as Low as $49* Each Way GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — State and local officials joined executives from Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today ( Jan. 15, 2019) as the company announced plans to establish a two-aircraft base at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan…. Read the full press release

TAP announces new direct service from Porto to Brussels, Lyon and Munich

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP’s new destinations from Porto are now on sale. Brussels, Lyon and Munich are European cities to which TAP will offer direct flights from Porto in 2019. Flights to the capital of Belgium begin on July 1 with two daily flights. Departures from Porto are at 7:00 a.m…. Read the full press release

Charleston International Airport welcomes Allegiant’s new nonstop service from Cleveland

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Cleveland, Ohio, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant today (1/15/2019) announced new nonstop service to Charleston International Airport (CHS) from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) beginning June 6, 2019. To celebrate, the company is offering fares on the new routes as low as $38* each way. “We’re excited to add another nonstop route to Charleston,” said Drew Wells,… Read the full press release

Hilton announces the signing of 308-key hotel near downtown Yangon, Myanmar

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Partnership with Crown Advanced Construction Co. Ltd to see 308-key Hilton Times City Yangon open in 2022 YANGON, Myanmar, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (January 12, 2019) announced the signing of a management agreement with Myanmar partners Crown Advanced Construction Co. Ltd to operate a 308-key hotel near downtown Yangon, Myanmar…. Read the full press release

Aeroflot and Aeromexico announce new codeshare agreement

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Airlines enter a codeshare agreement to offer Aeroflot customers connections to Mexico City via Amsterdam, London, Madrid and Paris Codeshare passengers also enjoy access to the benefits of both airlines’ frequent flyer programs and premium lounges, as well as SkyPriority Moscow, Russia, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — From late December, passengers travelling between Russia and… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association opens submissions for PATA Face of the Future 2019

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is now accepting submissions for PATA Face of the Future 2019. Deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019. PATA is a not-for-profit membership association that acts as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. As… Read the full press release

Charleston International Airport welcomes Frontier Airlines’ new low-fare, non-stop flights from Cleveland

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Cleveland, Ohio, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-fare carrier, Frontier Airlines announced the addition of new low-fare, non-stop flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with these routes starting on April 30th. To celebrate, Frontier is offering a special introductory one-way fare of $39 which… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport announces relocation of Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to new terminal locations

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Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to move terminal locations SAN DIEGO, CA, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective January 29, several airlines at San Diego International Airport (SAN) will move their terminal operations to better accommodate and support future growth. Alaska Airlines, the largest carrier impacted, currently operates more than… Read the full press release

Macao to host cooking show open to the public with chefs from UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world

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Macao, China, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao will hold for the first time this weekend (January 19 and 20) a cooking show open to the public with chefs from UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world. Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), with the coordination of Macau Culinary Association, the outdoor… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International moves its infrastructure to AWS

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Leading hospitality company migrates to AWS to enhance company’s leadership in innovation using the broadest and deepest portfolio of cloud services SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 14, 2019), Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is moving its infrastructure to… Read the full press release

Finavia invites volunteers to test out the new central square Aukio at Helsinki Airport before its opening

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Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the most impressive new spaces of Helsinki Airport will open its doors in February. Aukio will be the heart of the long-haul expansion area, through which departing passengers will go to their flights and where arriving passengers will get their first impressions of Finland. Before the… Read the full press release

Finavia gives three childcare rooms at Helsinki Airport a fresh look

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Three of Helsinki Airport’s childcare rooms have been redecorated with new wooden baby care tables, Finnish art, designer chairs and more. Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia constantly develops services for families at Helsinki Airport. This autumn, three of the airport’s childcare rooms were redecorated. You can find the childcare rooms in the… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to allocate fifth Airbus A320 aircraft to its Skopje base in July 2019, will add eight new routes

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading low-cost carrier in Macedonia, announced today (JAN 14, 2019) the allocation of its fifth Airbus A320 aircraft to its Skopje base in July 2019, as well as the start of eight long awaited new services from Skopje to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Bremen, Larnaca and Turku and from Ohrid… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announces several upcoming events to brighten the winter season

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Initiatives include the first ever indoor Farmer’s Market, in partnership with Westfield, at the World Trade Center beginning January 15 New York City, New York, United States, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on its successful 2018 initiatives to transform the World Trade Center into a dynamic space in Lower Manhattan, in partnership with other… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of NY and NJ: “AtYourGate” app for direct food delivery launches in Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and JFK

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Airports first on East Coast to offer “AtYourGate” app for direct food delivery to gates for originating passengers and those between flights Pilot project makes service available at two EWR terminals, one terminal each at LGA and JFK; expansion to follow if pilot is successful Part of comprehensive Port Authority effort to improve airport customer… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo opens new trade lane to South America with the start of freighter services to Bogota, Colombia

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Air cargo carrier to work in partnership with Avianca Dubai, U.A.E., 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be opening a new trade lane to South America with the start of freighter services to Bogota, Colombia. The Colombian capital will be served by a once weekly freighter service starting… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the Radisson Resort Sangatte Blériot-Plage in France

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Resort Sangatte Blériot-Plage in France. It marks the Radisson brand’s debut in the country, where it will become part of a portfolio that… Read the full press release

Mineta San Jose International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight to El Paso, Texas

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Inaugural Service to El Paso from SJC began January 13; Southwest Now Offers 28 Nonstop Destinations from SJC San Jose, Calif., 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® added another important destination to its growing list of cities available nonstop from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on Jan. 13, 2019, with an inaugural… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport appoints new Framework for projects under the value of £150,000

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11 companies selected to be part of new Gatwick Framework Projects under the value of £150,000 to be awarded through new framework Half of the firms are located close to Gatwick, bringing benefit to local economy Gatwick , UK, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick has appointed a new Framework for projects under the value… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport earns the carbon neutral accreditation for 2019, the single airport in Central Eastern European region that meets the strict environmental requirements

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport has just received the official certificate attesting its carbon-neutrality, achieving this prestigious environmental accreditation for the second time after last year. Thus, in the Central Eastern European region Ferenc Liszt International Airport continues to be the single airport that meets the strict corresponding environmental requirements. The… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport supports Knocknagoney Primary School with new STEM equipment

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Knocknagoney Primary School in east Belfast has invested in a range of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based learning equipment, thanks to funding from George Best Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund. Among the many items purchased were a green-house, microscopes and a fully functional water wall,… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific announces return of its popular Vantage Pass promotion

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HongKong, China, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Our popular Vantage Pass promotion returns for 2019, enabling Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon customers to enjoy one fabulous trip after another with great value Business and Premium Economy Class fares. Vantage Pass provides you the chance to take advantage of our extensive global network and frequent non-stop… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines announces thjnk as its new advertising agency

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Advertising presence is designed to underline the airline’s positioning as the Austrian premium carrier  Agentur thjnk convinced due to its strong competence in the digital field and social media  New campaign will air starting June 2019  VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is starting the year with a new advertising agency. In… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago announces a kickoff event for the Year of Chicago Theatre — “It’s Showtime, Chicago” on Monday, February 11

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The first-of-its-kind initiative will kickoff on February 11 at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of Chicago Theatre Week Chicago, IL, 2019-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the League of Chicago Theatres are pleased to announce “It’s Showtime, Chicago” – a kickoff… Read the full press release