Chicago Department of Aviation expects more than 2 million passengers this Thanksgiving holiday travel week

CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (11/19/2018) announced that O’Hare and Midway International Airports are expected to be among the busiest airports in the nation for Thanksgiving holiday travel this year, with more than 2 million passengers expected over the next seven days. Passenger volume is projected… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed passengers from Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets to mark Oman National Day

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport, welcoming passengers from neighboring Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets being handed out across arrival and departure terminals. Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport,… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings NoDa Brewing in Charlotte Douglas International Airport

HMSHost adds the first airport taproom for this local, award-winning brewery CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning local beer from the Queen City’s NoDa Brewing has landed in Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion. The new full-service restaurant and bar, in partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost, offers travelers all-day dining options to complement the… Read the full press release

New AHLEF, HCareers report reveals that over 50 percent of Gen Z is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality

New AHLEF, HCareers Report Promises Robust Workforce for Hotels WASHINGTON, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report shows that over 50 percent of the Gen Z demographic—the largest generation in the U.S.—is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality. Commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) and conducted by BW Research… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’s Welcome to Winter party returns with a day of fashion, entertainment and fun on Saturday, Nov. 24

The Village at Squaw Valley® Hosts Annual Welcome to Winter Party, Featuring a Shop Small Event, Discounts for Ikon Pass Holders and a Can’t-Miss Winter Fashion Show The Plumpjack Sport Fashion Show returns with MC Jonny Moseley Small Business Saturday brings Tahoe swag and free gift wrapping to the Village Olympic Valley, Calif., 2018-Nov-20 —… Read the full press release

Joon introduces modular seats that transform into a bed or play area for children

Paris, France, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Since November 2018, Joon has once again been innovating and now offers a new service called Cosy Joon; modular seats that transform into a bed or play area for children. In some rows of four seats on the Joon Airbus A340, two adjacent seats can now be transformed… Read the full press release

flydubai to start service to Shymkent in Kazakhstan

Dubai-based carrier flydubai will operate flights to three points in Kazakhstan following the relaunch of its Shymkent service  Shymkent will be operated from 28 December 2018  Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today has announced the start of flights to Shymkent in Kazakhstan (CIT). The twice a week service will be… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport selected by Chinese logistics firm EHL as its e-commerce hub to serve North America

EHL International Logistics Co. expansion bolsters EIA’s international trade hub status, spurring new jobs and export/import opportunities for Alberta businesses Edmonton, AB, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — EHL International Logistics Co. and Edmonton International Airport (EIA) signed an agreement on Nov. 9, 2018 in Shanghai, China, making the airport EHL’s new North American logistics… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport raised £15,000 to provide a specialist consulting room at Sheffield Children’s Hospital

Doncaster, England, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is proud to support The Children’s Hospital Charity as the airport’s official charity. Through fundraising activity, the airport has raised £15,000 to provide a specialist consulting room at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Kellie Naylor and Rick O’Toole from DSA met Tchad Western, corporate partnership… Read the full press release

dnata launches operations at Los Angeles International Airport

dnata starts operating at Los Angeles International Airport, the 20th US airport in its network The expansion represents an investment of $8 million and creates 350 new jobs with the company Since its entry into the market in 2016, dnata has invested a total of  $35 million in its US operations and hired 1,000 additional… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches its ‘Cyber Week’ sale offering customers 8 consecutive days of fantastic sales

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19 Nov) launched its ‘Cyber Week’ sale, a week early, offering customers 8 consecutive days of fantastic sales on the Ryanair.com website and app. Day one starts with a massive Summer Sale, with up to £30 off return flights across its European network, for… Read the full press release

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park marks the completion of its $50 million-dollar transformation with week long celebrations

Sydney, Australia, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International today (11/16/2018) will kick off a week of celebrations at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park as it marks the completion of its $50 million-dollar transformation by owners Sunshine Insurance. With the refurbishment, the iconic Sydney hotel, previously known… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of 164-room Aloft Lima in Peru

BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Peru’s most distinguished hotel group, Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, is pleased to announce the opening of the 164-room Aloft Lima bringing innovation, modern style and a vibrant new social scene to the Miraflores district. Aloft is Marriott International’s innovation incubator for today’s savvy global traveler and delivers a fresh… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub launch startup Yilu an end-to-end platform for travel providers

Yilu, founded by the Lufthansa Group and Lufthansa Innovation Hub, is developing an intelligent end-to-end travel platform The aim is to consolidate the fragmented landscape of travel and mobility providers into one smart platform With Yilu, travel companies can offer new additional product recommen-dations to their end customers COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group names Sebastian Riedle as Managing Director of Miles&More GmbH

COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sebastian Riedle (40), currently Senior Director Online Sales Lufthansa Group, will become Managing Director of Miles&More GmbH from January 1, 2019. He succeeds Roland Adrian, who is leaving the company. Riedle started his career as a business economist in 2002 in the marketing department of Germanwings and moved… Read the full press release

IHG announces the grand opening of InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today (15 NOVEMBER 2018) the grand opening of InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, the 200th hotel within its growing portfolio of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand. Developed by Shimao Group and managed by IHG, InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is a… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the newly-built 98-room Holiday Inn Express® Farroupilha hotel, Brazil

The company brings the brand’s renowned comfort and convenience to Brazil’s southern region of Serra Gaúcha Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG®, (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (16 NOVEMBER 2018) announces the opening of the newly-built 98-room Holiday Inn Express® Farroupilha hotel in Brazil’s southern region of Serra Gaúcha…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti welcomes Justin Stevens as Resort Manager

Serengeti, Tanzania, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has announced Justin Stevens as Resort Manager. With ten years of African safari experience to his name, Stevens now joins the team at the Lodge in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, where he will oversee all day to day operations at the property. Hailing… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo continues to raise the bar on luxury guest experience with new and refreshed spaces and amenities

Central America’s premier luxury resort debuts new signature restaurant, spa, concierge lounge, fitness and wellness centre and juice bar Costa Rica, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, a Forbes Five-Star resort situated on the 1,400-acre (570 hectare) Peninsula Papagayo on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, announces the… Read the full press release

Renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson to debut in Canada with a new-concept restaurant and bar at the new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

New York-based celebrity chef’s eponymous new restaurant and bar will join the city’s celebrated culinary community with Samuelsson’s inimitable style and cuisine Montreal, Canada, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson is partnering with the new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal with Marcus, a new-concept restaurant and bar that will bear both his name and his unique culinary… Read the full press release

Gonçalo Monteiro appointed opening General Manager of the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

Montreal, Canada, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Seasoned hotelier Gonçalo Monteiro has been appointed opening General Manager of the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal.  He arrives from China, where he was most recently Hotel Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip. “With his international background and flair for outstanding service, Gonçalo is the perfect person to… Read the full press release

Hyatt and Tamdeen Group to reintroduce the Hyatt Regency brand into Kuwait with plans to open Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall in January 2019

The hotel opening set to strengthen Hyatt’s presence in the region as the second property in Kuwait with Tamdeen Group CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (November 19, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with a Tamdeen Group subsidiary for Hyatt Regency Al… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways brings back its seasonal routes to Antalya, Bodrum, Mykonos and Málaga in 2019 with more flights and upgraded aircraft

A strong performance on all four services during summer 2018 means passengers will be able to access even more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos The award-winning airline will also introduce larger, more modern aircraft to two routes, with Antalya operated by A330 and Málaga by the spacious Boeing 777-200LR… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to deploy its state-of-the-art Airbus A380 to its services from Doha to Frankfurt

The award-winning airline will operate the state-of-the-art A380 alongside the Qsuite-equipped Boeing 777 on its twice-dailyFrankfurt route from 31 March 2019   Addition will bring 23 per cent more capacity to the airline’s Frankfurt route DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce it will add the state-of-the-art Airbus A380… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces launch of a special year-end Amazing Thailand Grand Sale promotion with “Passport Privileges”

Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching its year-end Amazing Thailand Grand Sale promotion with a unique “Passport Privileges” twist, targeting arrivals from short-haul markets from ASEAN, East Asia and South Asia. H.E. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports (above photo, speaking), said: “This promotion is… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean celebrates christening of Symphony of the Seas with its first-ever Godfamily, actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega and son Ocean

Actors Alexa & Carlos PenaVega, with Son Ocean, Host Celebration at the Cruise Line’s New Terminal A MIAMI, FLORIDA, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official, Miami’s newest ship has come in. Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of the world’s largest cruise ship with the naming ceremony of Symphony of the Seas, the 25th ship in the… Read the full press release

British Airways offers tips for travellers on the hunt for bargains at home and abroad

LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Black Friday kicks off one of the biggest weekends in shopping history, already overtaking the Boxing Day spike of the highest internet searches with over £7.8 billion spent online and instore across the UK alone. Now much more than a one-day event, it’s grown into a four-day retail… Read the full press release

Shannon Duty Free named among Ireland’s Top Five and ‘National Visitor Store’ of the Year at the Annual Retail Excellence Ireland Awards

Historic store named among Ireland’s Top Five and ‘National Visitor Store’ of the Year  Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Duty Free, the world’s first and most famous Duty Free, has scooped honours in the Annual Retail Excellence Ireland Awards. In the latest in a run of awards for Shannon Group companies, the… Read the full press release

Ryanair adds 11 new routes and additional aircraft for its Edinburgh Summer 2019 schedule

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (8 Nov) launched its Edinburgh Summer 2019 schedule adding 11 new routes and an additional aircraft (bringing the total based aircraft to 9, with a total of 58 routes, which will help deliver 3.5m customers p.a. through Edinburgh airport next year. Ryanair’s Edinburgh… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches extra Easter flights from London Stansted

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (14 Nov) launched extra Easter flights from London Stansted, with over 40 additional return flights to the likes of Italy, France, Spain and Portugal now on sale on the Ryanair.com website. Customers can enjoy even more low fare getaways this Easter, with… Read the full press release