Category Archives: Food & Drinks

OpenTable releases its list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out

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Honorees Span 19 States and Washington, D.C.; Restaurants in California, Illinois and New York Boast Most Honorees SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With Memorial Day and warm weather celebrations on deck, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today (May 21, 2019) released its list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America… Read the full press release

Grab takeaway service launched at Aberdeen International Airport

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Aberdeen, UK, 2019-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport passengers can now pre-order food from airport bars and restaurants to takeaway ahead of their flights. The Grab service is designed for passengers on the go and can be ordered via the airport website or the Grab app. Passengers can order and pay for food and soft… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts to roll out Jumeirah E-Butler service

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests staying at Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts can now experience a new personalised and convenient Jumeirah E-Butler service, direct from their smartphone anytime, anywhere. The service enables guests to communicate with our teams via instant messaging applications, to request room service, book spa treatments, request housekeeping services, make dinner reservations,… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with InchDairnie to create a limited-edition whisky

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LONDON, UK, 2019-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has pored over its 100 year-old history to create a limited-edition whisky with InchDairnie, the modern Scottish distillers.  The partnership will culminate with a centenary dram being served up in 2031. To mark World Whisky Day on May 18, the two British brands have come together to start the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze opens Magnolia GastroBar in collaboration with the Michelin-starred Japanese Chef Haruo Ichikawa

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Florence, Italy, 2019-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Firenze opens a new restaurant for the summer season, Magnolia GastroBar, to be launched on June 3, 2019 in collaboration with the Michelin-starred Japanese Chef Haruo Ichikawa.  Located at La Villa, the residential style accommodation within Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Magnolia offers an elegant greenhouse with an… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways serves Iftar meal during the Holy Month of Ramadan

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Customers breaking their fast on board will receive Iftar meals on selected routes DOHA, Qatar, 2019-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to continue its tradition of supporting passengers who are fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan and breaking their fast on board by serving a delicious Iftar meal consisting of… Read the full press release

Charles H. at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul named the Best Bar in Korea ranking at #14 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 list

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Seoul, Korea, 2019-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Charles H. at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has been named the Best Bar in Korea ranking at #14 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 list. Only three bars in Korea were recognised on the prestigious list with Charles H. receiving the highest ranking voted by an Academy of more than 200 drinks industry… Read the full press release

HMSHost set to expand restaurant options for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport

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New restaurants slated to greet Terminal B travelers NEWARK, N.J., 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is set to expand restaurant options for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently awarded a new 10-year contract, with a projected sales volume of $91 million,… Read the full press release

Port Authority and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports to introduce new dining and retail outlets at Newark Liberty’ Terminal B

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Port Authority, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports introducing 22 Jersey-centric shopping and dining destinations, totaling more than 25,000 square feet Other enhancements at agency airports include unlimited free Wi-Fi, upgraded restrooms, family-friendly amenities and real-time information on wait times at security and taxi lines New York City, New York, United States, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — New… Read the full press release

UNWTO holds successful 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in the Spanish city of San Sebastian

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San Sebastian, Spain, 2019-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Around 500 participants from 90 countries are attending the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in the Spanish city of San Sebastian (2-3 May), hosted by the Basque Culinary Center (BCC). This year’s event centers on the contribution of gastronomy tourism to job creation and to the… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts launches Haut Patisserie: a limited-edition, art-inspired high tea

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, has today (30 APRIL 2019) announced the launch of Haut Patisserie: a limited-edition, art-inspired high tea available across all InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Australia and New Zealand. The high tea is a creative extension of the… Read the full press release

British Airways and Marmite create a limited-edition jar to celebrate the airline’s centenary

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LONDON, UK, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Marmite have teamed up to create a limited-edition jar to celebrate the airline’s centenary, launching on May 1.  As Marmite is the most confiscated brand at airport security, the centenary jar is conveniently sized to fit within the liquid allowance. For Brits travelling abroad, it is clear… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces redesigned menu cards, tableware and dining concepts for its passengers in Economy Class

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Award-winning airline introduces redesigned menu cards, tableware and dining concepts for its passengers in Economy Class DOHA, Qatar, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has revealed a new Economy Class on-board experience branded ‘Quisine’, designed to further elevate customers’ dining experience when they travel with the award-winning airline. To begin their dining experience,… Read the full press release

The city of Chicago announces lineup of 82 eateries for the world’s largest free-admission food festival

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Taste of Chicago welcomes 37 new Chicago-based restaurants, food trucks and shared kitchens  The free-admission festival offers food, music, arts and more this July 10–14 in Grant Park Chicago, IL, 2019-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced the lineup of 82… Read the full press release

New Hillside Suite at Singita Sasakwa Lodge – The Ultimate Private Retreat

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Hillside Suite at Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Cape Town, South Africa, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Sweeping views of Singita Grumeti, Tanzania, Hillside SuiteApril 2019 – In June 2019, Hillside Suite, set on the edge of a cliff, overlooking the endless plains of the Serengeti, opens to guests. With a private access road and all the trimmings of an exclusive retreat,… Read the full press release

Banyan Tree Mayakoba and Rosewood Mayakoba to highlight culinary expertise of Manhattan-based chefs Bryce Shuman and P.J. Calapa this Memorial Day weekend

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New York City Chefs Bryce Shuman and P.J. Calapa To Co-Create Inspired Menus with Hosts Rosewood Mayakoba’s Director of Culinary Operations Chef Juan Pablo Loza and Banyan Tree Mayakoba Executive Chef Alfonso de la Dehesa. Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This Memorial Day weekend, Wine & Food Festival is partnering with Banyan Tree… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport expands its food offering with Freshii and Tim Hortons

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Strong local and national brands represented in the Airport’s Concessions Program ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport’s new Concessions Program continues to expand with the announcement today (April 25, 2019) that Freshii is the latest food and beverage offering that will be available at the Airport this summer, and… Read the full press release

dnata continues to invest in its catering operations in the United States

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dnata commences catering operations at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the 4th U.S. airport in its catering network The Houston expansion is expected to create over 150 direct jobs with the company over the next 18 months dnata will open four additional catering facilities in the U.S. in 2019 growing its local team to over 700… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport commences Request for Proposals process for the Terminal 2 Employee Café Lease

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Terminal 2 Employee Café Lease (Lease). This Lease is for the operation of an Employee Café service at San Francisco International Airport. Annual Rent shall be 1% of Gross Revenues achieved up to… Read the full press release

OpenTable survey: 73% of respondents rank a Mother’s Day meal as the No. 1 occasion when people should avoid checking their phones

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Survey reveals 85 percent of adults check their phone at least once while dining out and 40 percent still get lectured by their moms about it; Nearly 500 OpenTable restaurants opted in to support #DiningMode SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking… Read the full press release

5th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to be held on 2 and 3 May in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain

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International experts will gather at the Forum, which will feature presentations and master classes as participants share knowledge and best practices. The event will also host the final stage of First Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, whose winner will be decided. Madrid / San Sebastián, Spain, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown begins for… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recognized for its outstanding onboard hospitality, passenger experience and charitable initiatives

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Airline took home numerous awards from three prestigious ceremonies held in Hamburg during the month of April, including ‘Trendsetter of the Year’, ‘Best Charitable Initiatives’, ‘Best Onboard Catering Innovation’ and ‘Best Onboard Snacks’   DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating a successful month of April with a host of… Read the full press release

Silversea to launch new culinary programme, S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) in August 2020 with new ship Silver Moon

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Monaco, France, 2019-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea’s new culinary programme, S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste), is set to revolutionise culinary travel for the cruise line’s guests, when it launches with new ship Silver Moon in August 2020. The pioneering concept will enable travellers to use food to dive deep into the world’s richest cultures, to truly… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways teams up with QADCO to supply Qatar Aircraft Catering Company with fresh produce

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Qatarat Agricultural Development Company (QADCO) to supply Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC) with fresh produce to be served on board Qatar Airways flights and at its Doha Hub Lounges The airline is proud to support the “Made in Qatar” initiative by purchasing fresh produce from QADCO DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full press release

dnata’s voted ‘Airline Caterer of the Year, North America, 2019’ by PAX International readers

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata’s catering team has been voted ‘Airline Caterer of the Year, North America, 2019’ by readers of PAX International, the leading publication for airline industry executives. The coveted PAX International Readership Award was presented in Hamburg during the annual World Travel Catering Expo. “We are honoured to be recognised by our… Read the full press release

Michelin-star restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok reveals its latest menu, “Summer Journey”

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A new season has arrived at the home of modern Thai gastronomy, where exquisitely composed dishes are prepared using an abundance of fresh local produce to create the tastes of summer. Michelin-star restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok reveals its latest menu, “Summer… Read the full press release

Brasserie Europa’s new Black & White Sunday Brunch includes the elegant vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Brasserie Europa’s new Black & White Sunday Brunch celebration includes the welcome addition of the elegant vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Guests choosing Brasserie Europa’s Champagne Sunday Brunch that are either wearing white or carrying white accessories can now enjoy a fabulous complimentary upgrade to our vintage Blanc… Read the full press release

UNWTO announces the finalists of the inaugural Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center (BCC), with the support of PromPeru have announced the finalists to win the 1st Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, which recognize disruptive, inspirational projects having made an invaluable contribution to innovation in gastronomy tourism. Over 300 initiatives were… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou and Xiamen Air join forces for a star-rated flight cuisine

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Fuzhou, China, 2019-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — For better engagement of internationalisation, Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou and Xiamen Air are working together for star-rated flight cuisine. In the second quarter of 2019, the first-class cabin menu of Xiamen Air intercontinental airlines is being dedicatedly designed by the executive chef of Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou together with the… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport welcomes the opening of AÏDA coffee shop and confectionery in Terminal 1

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Viennese Charm and Tradition at Vienna Airport: New AÏDA Shop Ensures Coffee House Flair in Terminal 1 VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether it involves coffee or cake, a piece of Viennese culture now awaits passengers in the AÏDA coffee shop and confectionery located at the check-in in Terminal 1. As the domestic… Read the full press release