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MSC Cruises’ third Meraviglia ship MSC Grandiosa moved to a wet dock for its final phase of work until her delivery in October 2019

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MSC Cruises’ third Meraviglia generation ship to set sail in November 2019 Saint-Nazaire, France, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America, South Africa and the Gulf, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have celebrated the float out of MSC Grandiosa at the shipyard in… Read the full news article

Acqualina Resort & Spa unveils a one-of-a-kind newly designed Grand Deluxe Three-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

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Guests who book the one-of-a-kind newly designed suite will have a rare opportunity to drive a Rolls-Royce Ghost MIAMI, FLORIDA, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Five Star, Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa unveils the new Grand Deluxe Three-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite located on the 32nd floor of the ultra-luxury resort featuring sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean… Read the full news article

McKinney to work with Choice Hotels as its new lead creative agency

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New Creative Platform, Multi-Channel Ad Campaign to Debut in 2019 ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest and most successful hotel franchisors, has named McKinney as its new lead creative agency. Beginning this month, McKinney will work with Choice Hotels to develop a new creative platform for… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado elevates group meetings and incentives with ultra-luxe experiences unique to Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Santa Fe, U.S.A., 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, a spectacular all-season destination offering luxury, discovery and adventure in the Land Of Enchantment, unveil details about its buyout and retreat capabilities to elevate group meeting and incentive programming.  Offering groups privileged access to adventure, wellness and culture, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado… Read the full news article

Hyatt strengthens its presence in Africa with the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa

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The new hotel represents a market entry for Hyatt, strengthening the brand’s presence in Africa CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (January 7, 2019) the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ethiopia and the seventh in Africa. The 188-room property is centrally located on… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Cargo adds Guadalajara, Mexico as new destination on its high demand transpacific freighter route

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After a highly successful year in 2018, the cargo carrier expanded its freighter network with new destination Guadalajara DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter services to Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its network in the Americas region. The new destination is being served by the airline’s Boeing 777 freighter…. Read the full news article

Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport announces the appointment of Konstantine Drosos as general manager

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, owned by the City of Chicago and managed by Hilton Management Services, announces the appointment of Konstantine Drosos as general manager. In his new role, Drosos will be responsible for leading renovations and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the only Chicago O’Hare hotel on airport… Read the full news article

Singapore Tourism Board features young athletes in its new marketing strategy

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Singapore, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time ever, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is featuring young athletes as an integral part of its marketing efforts.   The young athletes take centre stage in newly-created content by STB, such as its Action Seekers tribe film[1], and also star as the coaches in a fun… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines to operate select flights from San Francisco to Tokyo (Haneda) with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL), a recognized Eco-First company by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOE), will take another step forward in its commitment to invest and realize the operation of an aircraft utilizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By the end of January 2019, JAL plans to operate… Read the full news article

Ryanair announces new four times weekly service from Manchester to Billund starting April 2019

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (4 Jan) announced a new route from Manchester to Billund, with a four times weekly service commencing in April, as part of Ryanair’s Manchester Summer 2019 schedule. Ryanair’s Manchester Summer schedule includes 63 routes in total with 8 new routes to Bordeaux, Billund,… Read the full news article

Punta del Este Convention Bureau becomes the first destination management organization in the world to receive UNWTO.QUEST Certification

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has granted UNWTO.QUEST Certification to the Punta del Este Convention Bureau, which became the first destination management organization in the world to receive this certification. The Punta del Este Convention Bureau, a UNWTO Affiliate Member, participated in the UNWTO.QUEST Certification pilot project that… Read the full news article

Hyatt reintroduces the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuwait with the opening of Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall

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Hyatt continues steadfast Middle East expansion with opening of its first of two new Kuwait properties CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 6, 2019) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall, marking the reintroduction of the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuwait. The opening marks the first of… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport’s car parks earn Park Mark Safer Parking Award

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The three official car parks at George Best Belfast City Airport have achieved the coveted Park Mark Safer Parking Award, given to premises that have completed a risk assessment carried out by the PSNI and British Parking Association. The Premier, Short-Stay and Long-Stay facilities at the airport… Read the full news article

People with Disabilities (MOPD) launches new advisory committee to optimize accessibility features at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — People with Disabilities (MOPD) have convened a new advisory group aimed at optimizing accessibility features at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The Airport Advisory Committee brings together 10 members of government and advocacy groups to seek input from travelers with disabilities and identify opportunities for removing barriers,… Read the full news article

Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

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Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 3, 2019) announced the rebranding of Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim to Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa, marking the brand’s second hotel in India. Located in prime destinations across the world including New York, Miami,… Read the full news article

Emirates offers customers more reasons to start off the New Year and explore UAE with the return of My Emirates Pass

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My Emirates Pass is back, offering visitors exclusive membership discounts to more than 500 locations across the UAE Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the return of My Emirates Pass, an exclusive seasonal pass that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership package,… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu announces the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both landmark hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Cornichelocated… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group to fill 5,500 new positions in 2019

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Lufthansa, Lufthansa Technik and SWISS have the highest number of open positions Among other available positions, the group has openings for over 600 IT specialists and more than 400 junior employees – from apprentices to students in cooperative degree programs and trainees Several hundred employees are being hired to ensure quality in operations COLOGNE, Germany,… Read the full news article

Beat the winter blues with Norwegian’ New Year sale

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Transatlantic flights from £135/€99 one-way Flights to South America from £199.90 one-way Economy and Premium fares included in the sale LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has launched its New Year sale offering traveller’s savvy savings on all long-haul flights from the UK and Ireland, including the UK’s cheapest direct flight to… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport: Twelve week public consultation on draft master plan closes at 5pm on 10 January 2019

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Gatwick’s plans will provide new opportunities for the South East and bolster the local economy for future generations Plan includes bringing the airport’s existing standby runway into routine use for the first time Gatwick , UK, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick is reminding local residents and businesses that they have just one week left… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways completed an on-market purchase of certain A shares and H shares of China Southern Airlines Company Limited

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HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Q.C.S.C. (“Qatar Airways”) is pleased to announce that as part of its strategy to invest in the strongest airlines around the world and continue enhancing operations and network connectivity, on 28 December 2018, it has completed an on-market purchase of certain A shares… Read the full news article

Exclusive Amistad Partners Evening with London Agents

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London, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Amistad Partners were excited to host a MICE and Leisure Agent’s event on the 11th of December 2018 in London at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch – complete with their own private Bowling Alley. Joining the AP Team that evening were the following partner hotels; Aphrodite Hills… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai in Hawaii welcomes Miku Zhang as Senior Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific

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Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Miku Zhang has been appointed Senior Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific for Four Seasons Resorts Lanai in Hawaii, encompassing both the 213-room AAA Five-Diamond Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Lanai at Koele, which will re-open in 2019. In her new role representing Lanai, Miku will be responsible for total account management within… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai names David Emig as Resort Manager

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Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alastair McAlpine, General Manager, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, has announced the appointment of David Emig as Resort Manager where he will lead the day-to-day operations at the Resort, along with overseeing rooms, spa, food and beverage and engineering. With an almost two decade-long career with Four Seasons, Emig has a… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi unveils all-new, reimagined Ikan Ikan restaurant

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Langkawi’s award-winning restaurant debuts reimagined new dining destination, complete with new design, menu and interactive culinary experiences Langkawi, Malaysia, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, the award-winning Malaysian beach resort nestled adjacent to a UNESCO World Geopark along the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, invites guests to ring in the holiday… Read the full news article

Burj Al Arab to ring in the New Year in a style never seen before

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The world’s most luxurious hotel is counting down to five days of feasting, enthralling entertainment and timeless luxury to ring in the New Year Stay from 28th December – 2nd January with rates starting from AED 17,940++ Dubai, UAE, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — World renowned for its iconic architecture and luxury hospitality experiences,… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit

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Located in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit connects guests to old and new Thailand CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt today (DECEMBER 21, 2018) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into the capital of Thailand. Located on the bustling Sukhumvit Road, the hotel… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of 189-room Hyatt Place Pasadena

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189-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Pasadena in the heart of downtown, across from the Pasadena Convention Center and just minutes to the Rose Bowl Stadium Pasadena, Calif., 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Pasadena, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the city, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s… Read the full news article

Hyatt reopens Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations

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Following a five-year revitalization, the legendary Bali Hyatt reopens as Hyatt Regency Bali CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 20, 2018) the reopening of Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations. Continuing the hotel’s trusted legacy of Balinese hospitality, Hyatt Regency Bali… Read the full news article

Travelzoo named “Best Travel Deals Provider” at the Pinchain Chinese Travel Awards 2018

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SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2018-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, has been named “Best Travel Deals Provider” at the Pinchain Chinese Travel Awards 2018. Pinchain is China’s leading travel intelligence platform, providing analysis, insights and knowledge in the travel sector. The awards ceremony was held this afternoon at… Read the full news article