Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Cape Town International Airport named Africa’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the 25th WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony

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Cape Town, South Africa, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town International Airport was named Africa’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the 25th World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held at the Durban International Convention Centre last night. The gala awards ceremony was attended by senior executives from major… Read the full press release

British Airways as the official airline partner of Team UK for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is proud to announce it will be the official airline partner of Team UK, a 72-strong group of wounded, injured and sick serving military personnel and veterans, who have been specially selected to represent Great Britain at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, presented by Jaguar Land… Read the full press release

Eastin Residences Vadodara : Get ready to savour Indian Fusion Delicacies for the next nine days this Navratri at The Glass House – 24 Hour Multi Cuisine Restaurant

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Get ready to savour Indian Fusion Delicacies for the next nine days this Navratri at The Glass House – 24 Hour Multi Cuisine Restaurant. Vadodara, India, 2018-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastin Residences Vadodara – A Premium 4 Star Boutique Serviced Residences in Alkapuri is all set to brighten up your Navratri celebrations by… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield received Certificate of Accreditation at the ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation ceremony

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Efforts Recognized with Level 2 Accreditation Halifax, N.S., 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield’s environmental sustainability efforts were recognized this week at the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Joyce Carter, President & CEO of Halifax International Airport Authority, and several members of the Senior Leadership Team received a… Read the full press release

Emirates launches series of Instagram Stories to mark UAE Civil Aviation Day

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Stories on Instagram feature Emirates Engineering, Emirates Flight Catering and Emirates Network Control Centre DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ever wondered what goes into supporting the operations of the largest international airline in the world? Emirates will begin a series of Instagram Stories today to mark UAE Civil Aviation Day, offering an insider’s… Read the full press release

dnata marks UAE Civil Aviation Day

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the first aviation companies of the UAE, is proud to celebrate the success story of the industry on the occasion of UAE Civil Aviation Day. dnata was founded in 1959 by the late HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum as part of his vision… Read the full press release

Eduardo Bolioli exhibition at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

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Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — When asked to speak to his influences, Uruguayan born Oahu-based artist Eduardo Bolioli will quote his travels through South America, New York street art, pop, the Eighties and “an era of fearless colour.” Nowhere is this more evident than in a new exhibition at Four Seasons Resort… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 announces winners

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Durban, South Africa, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Durban, South Africa. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 at the Durban International Convention Centre to find out… Read the full press release

PATA Annual Summit 2020 to be held in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE from May 15-18

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Annual Summit 2020 from May 15-18 in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The announcement was made by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy during the PATA Board Meeting on… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways the Official Airline Partner of Europe’s most prestigious horse racing event, the Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe 2018

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The award-winning airline is proud to sponsor the prestigious international horse racing event, taking place in Paris from 6-7 October at ParisLongchamp Racecourse Qatar Airways operates direct service to two gateways in France, Paris and Nice DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to be the Official Airline Partner of… Read the full press release

Katara Hospitality celebrates the grand opening ceremony of the legendary Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in Switzerland

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Lucerne, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has unveiled the legendary Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, in a grand opening ceremony signifying the resort’s official opening after nine years of construction work and an eventful opening year, the Bürgenstock Resort, with its… Read the full press release

Flybe celebrates 35 years operating from George Best Belfast City Airport

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is celebrating 35 years operating from George Best Belfast City Airport. To mark the occasion, representatives from Flybe including the Chief Executive, Christine Ourmières-Widener; the Chief Commercial Officer, Roy Kinnear and Flybe’s Country Manager for Ireland, Ken Harrower, hosted a celebratory reception… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces exciting sponsorship agreement with NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center

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Agreement marks the airline’s first multi-year partnership with an NBA team or arena Qatar Airways operates two daily flights to and from New York’s JFK Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is thrilled to announce that it is the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways joins Fashion Weekend International 2018 as the Official Airline Partner

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Award-winning airline joins Fashion Weekend International 2018 Destination Doha to present a show that will put Doha on the map as a global hub for fashion & couture DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to be the Official Airline Partner for Fashion Weekend International 2018 (FWI2018), in partnership with… Read the full press release

Aloft Hotels announces the Americas chapter of Project: Aloft Star artist discovery competition finalists

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Camden, The Eiffels and REYNA, will compete in Austin, Texas on November 1, 2018 for the coveted prize, which includes a recording session at Capitol Studios Music fans can vote for their favorite artist on alofthotels.com Bethesda, MD, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Aloft Hotels, in partnership with Universal Music Group & Brands (UMGB),… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports Celebrated International Heart Day with healthy lifestyle and wellness event amongst staff and stakeholders alike

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Celebrating the International Heart Day Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports hosted last week a healthy lifestyle and wellness event at Al Bateen Executive Airport and its headquarters (HQ), providing a range of services and raising awareness amongst staff and stakeholders alike. Participants included staff from the airport… Read the full press release

The city of Chicago announces the transformation of Legler Branch Library into a regional library for the west side

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A new public art fund will also be established as part of the sale of Kerry James Marshall’s “Knowledge & Wonder” which currently hangs in the Legler branch Chicago, IL, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today (October 1, 2018) joined Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon and Department of Cultural Affairs… Read the full press release

China Team named the champion at the 29th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest

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Macao, China, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The 29th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest culminated in splendour tonight (1 October), the National Day. Liuyang New Year Fireworks Trading Co., Ltd from China won the championship, followed by the fireworks teams Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd. from Japan and Potsdamer Feuerwerk GmbH from Germany as the first… Read the full press release

Norwegian to release 3Q results on Thursday 25 October 2018

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian will release the third quarter results Thursday 25 October 2018. The report will be made available at 7:00 AM (CET) at norwegian.com and newsweb.no. The Company will present the results at 8.30 AM (CET) at its interim headquarter in Snarøyveien 36, Fornebu. The presentation will be held… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport celebrates 60th anniversary with new campaign featuring Belgian celebrities

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark its 60th anniversary celebrations, Brussels Airport has called on various Belgian celebrities who are recognised beyond Belgium’s borders to launch its new nationwide campaign in our major cities. Pierre Marcolini, Kevin Borlée, Elodie Ouédraogo, Pascale Naessens and Blanche are just some of the big names who… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels to report its third quarter earnings results on Thursday, November 8, 2018

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, will report its third quarter earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The company will also hold a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, during which Patrick Pacious, president and chief executive officer, and Dominic… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Ryanair’s biggest ever summer 2019 schedule

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MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair has launched its biggest ever Manchester summer schedule (2019), with 6 new routes to Bordeaux, Gothenburg, Marrakech, Marseille, Nantes & Thessaloniki (63 in total), which will deliver more than 5.4m customers p.a. through Manchester Airport, as Ryanair grows its Manchester traffic by 6% Ryanair’s Manchester S19 schedule… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to host the inaugural ‘CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit’, from 5-6 February 2019 in Doha

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Qatar Airways looks forward to welcoming senior industry decision-makers to the first conference of its kind in the Middle East  The conference will take place from 5-6 February 2019 in Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce its partnership with leading aviation market intelligence body, CAPA –… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named winner of the ‘Best Food and Beverages’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ awards categories at the APEX 2019 Global Passenger Choice Awards

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The Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) 2019 Global Passenger Choice Awards (PCAs) recognise excellence in seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment and Wi-Fi Qatar Airways won two global awards: ‘Best Food and Beverage’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways received two awards from the Airline… Read the full press release

Madrid strengthens its international image in China as MICE destination

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Madrid City Council’s Tourism Department –through Madrid Convention Bureau (MCB)– is holding a roadshow in China to promote the capital as a venue for professional meetings This week Shanghai and Beijing will host two events aimed at presenting the destination of Madrid to fifty Chinese companies and agencies with an interest in holding their events… Read the full press release

IHG celebrates the first anniversary of avid hotels

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New mainstream brand announces next wave of development, anticipates over a dozen groundbreaks this year across the U.S. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (25 SEPTEMBER 2018) celebrates the first anniversary of avidTM hotels, the company’s newest mainstream brand. Since the brand’s… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line named North America’s, Caribbean’s and Europe’s Leading Cruise Line at the World Travel Awards

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MIAMI, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards named Norwegian Cruise Line “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” and “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line,” for the third and sixth consecutive year respectively, at a regional gala ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica this past Saturday. Norwegian Cruise Line is currently the most awarded cruise line of… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner of Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap

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Hong Kong, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap returns for its 11th edition this year with Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner. Music-loving guests are invited to book the Weekend Getaway accommodation package and stay close to the festival that will bring an eclectic array of talented musicians, breakthrough… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago in search for its “official” Christmas tree to grace Millennium Park this holiday season

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Tree nominations will be accepted through October 19 The 105th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is November 16 in Millennium Park Chicago, IL, , 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is looking for a tree to grace Millennium Park this holiday season and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas tree. Through October 19,… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association recognized the accomplishments of PATA Chapters and Student Chapter in Langkawi, Malaysia

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured the accomplishments of three PATA Chapters and one Student Chapter in Langkawi, Malaysia on Saturday, September 15 during the PATA Board Dinner and Chapter Awards Presentation, hosted by Tourism Malaysia. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “The PATA Chapter and Student Chapters, through… Read the full press release