Category Archives: Business

Southwest Airlines launches new routes just in time for the holiday season

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is celebrating autumn by beginning to operate several new routes just in time for the holiday season. More Options for California Travelers Northern California Expansion Southwest continues complementing its robust service for California travelers by strengthening its commitment to San Jose, California. By the end of this… Read the full press release

Heathrow launches a series of design engagement workshops to gather community input into its emerging plans for expansion

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Heathrow is running a series of collaborative design workshops from 6 November to gather community input into its emerging plans for expansion The airport has partnered with world-renowned architects Grimshaw to help identify opportunities for mitigation for those communities potentially impacted by an expanded airport  Workshops will help further refine the airport’s development proposals, that will… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Zurich Airport set to debut in Switzerland by 2020

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The IntercityHotel Zurich Airport will become the brand’s first venture into Switzerland when building works are completed in 2020. Construction is now beginning on schedule, and a number of characteristic features are already emerging. As with all IntercityHotels, the USP will be easy accessibility. The… Read the full press release

IHG and Al Arabiya Real Estate Company partner for Staybridge Suites’ debut in Kuwait

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with the Al Arabiya Real Estate Company, owned by the leading Kuwaiti conglomerate, The Bukhamseen Group to debut Staybridge Suites in Kuwait, with the development of Staybridge® Suites Kuwait Salmiya…. Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes Alitalia’s five weekly nonstop flights to Rome

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Five-times weekly, year-round flights to launch May 2019 Washington, D.C., 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) announced Tuesday that Italian airline Alitalia will begin five weekly nonstop flights to Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) on May 2, 2019, providing a new option when traveling between the U.S. Capital Region and… Read the full press release

Swedavia and Norwegian Air Shuttle partner to provide airport parking benefits to Norwegian Reward members

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In partnership with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Swedavia continues to develop its range of parking products for members of the airline’s Norwegian Reward customer loyalty programme. These parking benefits are currently available at five of Swedavia’s airports. Åre Östersund Airport, from which Norwegian will launch service to Stockholm in… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association to hold PATA Travel Mart 2019 in Astana, Kazakhstan

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA Travel Mart 2019 in Astana, Kazakhstan in September. The event will be hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Tourism National Company JSC, the key organization in the tourism industry effectively promoting the tourist brand… Read the full press release

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel located within Alabama’s Gulf State Park opens its doors to guests

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Originally established in 1974, the hotel has been re-imagined, rebuilt and re-emerges as a model of resilient, environmentally-friendly coastal development with a focus on sustainable tourism. GULF SHORES, Ala., 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel opened its doors after a much-anticipated return to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Guests of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta introduces refreshed room design and upgraded public spaces

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Atlanta, U.S.A, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, the city’s only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star hotel, announces the unveiling of renovated guest rooms, suites, spa and fitness centre, and an outdoor event space. The Hotel has partnered with New York-based interior design company Meyer Davis Studio for a refresh that embodies… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific provides convenient access to Guangdong ports through codeshare agreement with Chu Kong Passenger Transport

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Cathay Pacific to codeshare on Chu Kong Passenger Transport’s high-speed ferry services to Guangdong ports Hong Kong, China, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific customers around the world will soon enjoy convenient access to seven key Greater Bay Area (GBA) ports in mainland China’s Guangdong province, through the airline’s new codeshare agreement with Chu… Read the full press release

GTA dnata expands operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport with new, long-term partnership with Air Transat

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Toronto, Canada, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, significantly expands operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport with the start of a new, long-term partnership with Air Transat. Air Transat, Canada’s leading holiday airline, operates approximately 140 weekly flights from Toronto during peak season.  Starting from November, GTA dnata… Read the full press release

Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER fitted with ‘Game Changer’ First Class suite to operate between Dubai and Vienna from 1 December 2018

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class product will operate between Dubai and Vienna on a daily basis from 1 December 2018. Austria will be one of the first few countries in the world to be served by Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft… Read the full press release

Lineage and Dreisbach announce the opening of world’s latest next-generation cold storage and logistics facility, Lineage Cool Port Oakland

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Oakland, CA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage”) and Dreisbach Enterprises (“Dreisbach”) announced the official opening of Lineage Cool Port Oakland (“Cool Port”), the world’s latest next-generation cold storage and logistics facility. Set on 25 acres at the Port of Oakland’s waterfront, Cool Port will serve as the newest hub for… Read the full press release

HotelsWorld conference joins HICAP family of events; relaunches and rebrands to HICAP Australia New Zealand (HICAP ANZ)

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), the region’s leading industry event, announced at the 29th annual HICAP in Hong Kong that the HotelsWorld conference which is held each year in Sydney, Australia will be relaunched and rebranded as part of the HICAP group of events. This… Read the full press release

AAAE and IAAE partner with Indian Aviation Academy and GMR Aviation Academy to bring an array of professional development and training programs to airport executives

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Alexandria, VA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, are proud to announce a major new agreement with the Indian Aviation Academy and GMR Aviation Academy to bring a wide-ranging array of professional development and training programs… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson announces the opening of a 166-room hotel in Poznan, Poland

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of a 166-room hotel in Poznan, Poland. This brings the group’s Polish portfolio to 16 hotels and more than 3,500 rooms in operation or… Read the full press release

Zabeel House Al Seef by Jumeirah offers an unmatched dining experience along the historic Dubai Creek with the opening of SKAFOS restaurant

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Mediterranean inspired, locally spiced”; the newly opened SKAFOS at Zabeel House Al Seef by JumeirahTM offers an unmatched dining experience along the historic Dubai Creek Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai’s stunning and historic creek just upped its hip quotient with the opening of SKAFOS restaurant at Zabeel House Al Seef by JumeirahTM – the newest,… Read the full press release

Explore the Christmas markets and enjoy a ‘Winter Wonderland’ kitchen party at Jumeirah Frankfurt

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Discover Christmas markets and the ‘winter wonderland’ kitchen party Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — For those looking to celebrate the festive season in pure luxury, Jumeirah Frankfurt is the perfect place to go. Explore the Christmas markets on the hotel’s doorstep and enjoy a ‘Winter Wonderland’ kitchen party, Jumeirah Frankfurt is pulling out all the… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations offers amazing deals for a family holiday getaway on its Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

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Offers include travel over the holiday season, including last-minute Thanksgiving escapes and coveted winter destinations ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday travel is just around the corner, but there’s still time to catch amazing deals for a family holiday getaway to popular vacation spots with Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Jet Airways’ five-times-a-week service to Mumbai

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Huge trade and investment benefits from direct connection as businesses and organisations across the Northern Powerhouse welcome route Tourism benefit predicted for the North as UK is the second most popular long-haul destination for Indian visitors 130,000 passengers a year set to benefit from direct route, with 500,000 people of Indian origin living in Manchester… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi

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Newly opened ‘Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi’ hotel marks the first property under Hyatt’s Andaz brand in the region CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi,turning the iconic ‘Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi’ into the first Andaz branded hotel in the… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport expands network with 8 new destinations this winter season

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport is expanding its network this winter season with 8 new destinations. The airport now connects directly our country with 164 passenger destinations. The airport is also strengthening the connectivity to existing destinations. The aviation winter season runs from the end of October to the end… Read the full press release

Tirana International Airport welcomes new Wizz Air service between Tirana and Dortmund

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Tirana International Airport: New flight Tirana–Dortmund begins, operated by Wizz Air TIRANA, Albania, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, started today (30 October 2018) a new service connecting Tirana with the German city of Dortmund. The low-fare route will operate two weekly flights, on Tuesdays… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces sports partnership with The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)

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Partnership will see Qatar Airways sponsor CONMEBOL’s professional football competitions across South America for the next 4.5 years CONMEBOL is the governing body of football in South America and continental confederation of FIFA DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it is the Official Global Airline Partner… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo opens new business lounge for domestic passengers

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo opened the new business lounge «Sochi» for domestic passengers in Terminal D. The new lounge with an area of 507 square meters is designed for 130 seats. It is located near the Gate № 1 and is open around the clock. «Sochi» is available for Business Class passengers as… Read the full press release

Qantas completes major upgrade on its Domestic Business Lounge and Qantas Club at Melbourne Airport

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Melbourne, Australia, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has completed a major upgrade of its domestic lounges at Melbourne Airport, providing customers with more seats, an Asian spice bar and premium designs inspired by Melbourne’s landscape. The new Domestic Business Lounge and Qantas Club have been completely redesigned to use space more effectively, offering seats… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes Shenzhen Airlines’ inaugural service from Shenzhen, China

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UK passengers will now enjoy a direct route to Shenzhen,  dubbed China’s most innovative city and an economic powerhouse in the country Route is 11th on Heathrow’s Chinese network –  which has more than doubled since the start of the year Expansion will allow for more direct connections to China,  allowing for more trade between China… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of 17 new member hotels in the third quarter of 2018

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Newport Beach, California, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the addition of 17 new members between July 1 and September 30 to its global portfolio of more than 700 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences. From historic villas to all-inclusive coastal resorts, these new member… Read the full press release

Marriott International and Eagle Hills announce the signing of The St. Regis Tamuda Bay, in Morocco

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Iconic Brand to Set a New Benchmark for Bespoke Luxury and Modern Glamour along the Mediterranean Coast BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Eagle Hills today (11/01/2018) announced the signing of The St. Regis Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the iconic luxury hospitality brand in Morocco. Located in the… Read the full press release

Liverpool Airport welcomes Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule with 3 new routes to Copenhagen, Corfu and Paphos

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — On 31st October 2018 Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, launched its Liverpool Summer 2019 schedule with 3 new routes to Copenhagen, Corfu and Paphos, and 34 routes in total. Ryanair’s Liverpool S19 schedule will deliver: 3 new routes to: Copenhagen (2 weekly), Corfu (2 weekly) and Paphos (2weekly) 34… Read the full press release