Category Archives: Food & Drinks

IATA launches new industry certification—the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh)

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Singapore, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification—the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh)—to improve the handling and the transport by air of perishable products. “Perishable goods is a growing market for air cargo. Ensuring that these delicate and short shelf-life products reach… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore announces the appointment of Kamarl John as Restaurant Chef at the new One-Ninety

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Singapore, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore announces the appointment of Kamarl John as Restaurant Chef at the new One-Ninety. Hailing from London, England, Kamarl has amassed more than a decade of fine culinary experience including stints at a wide variety of top restaurants and hotels in the United Kingdom including The Dorchester Collection, Claridge’s, and… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta announces return of Cochon555 to Banff on Saturday, April 6

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ALBERTA, Canada, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With an all-star cast of chefs who specialize in whole animal cooking paired with farmers responsibly raising delicious heritage breed pigs, Cochon555 returns to Banff on Saturday, April 6. The all-inclusive feast will feature expertly-crafted creations and specialist produce of a hundred-plus of the region’s most talented chefs, farmers, sommeliers,… Read the full press release

British Airways unveils significant enhances to the onboard product and service in its First cabin

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to deliver significant changes to the onboard product and service in its First cabin as part of its £6.5bn investment for customers. The new look and feel, set to take to the skies from March 31, will include new bedding, amenities and menus… Read the full press release

Hilton SEA F&B Masters 2018/2019 winners announced

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Finals culminated in Kota Kinabalu, unveiling top food and beverage talent from Hilton hotels in the region KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has announced the winners of the fifth annual South East Asia (SEA) F&B Masters following the competition’s grand finale in Hilton Kota Kinabalu on 28 and 29 January 2019. Over the last… Read the full press release

Executive Chef Shaiful Kassim represented Millennium Hilton Bangkok in the 2019 Bangkok Chefs Charity fundraising gala dinner

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Shaiful Kassim of Millennium Hilton Bangkok joined 21 chefs from the hospitality industry in Thailand and Thai Airways International to present their culinary talents, crafting 11-course epicurean menus in the 2019 Bangkok Chefs Charity fundraising gala dinner. The gourmet menus use the best quality imported products alongside pesticide-free… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva announces Il Lago Restaurant’s recently-confirmed Michelin star

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Il Lago Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva has just had its star confirmed by the Michelin Guide. “Il Lago’s recently-confirmed Michelin star delights us all the more because it rewards the work and know-how that our team brings to bear on a daily basis and without which we… Read the full press release

Basque Culinary Center and UNWTO to co-organize the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in San Sebastián, Spain, 2-3 May 2019

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) are co-organizing the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, on 2-3 May 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain. The Forum is supported by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain, the Basque Government, the Provincial… Read the full press release

New Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom opens at CVG

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Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (February 26, 2019), the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Christian Moerlein Brewing Company and HMSHost celebrated the grand opening of the new Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom at CVG. The more than 1,600 square-foot full-service restaurant and bar is operated by global restaurateur HMSHost in Concourse A… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines introduces new champagne, wine and Japanese sake selection for First and Business Class on its international flights

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines is pleased to unveil its First and Business Class champagne, wine and Japanese sake selection, which will be served on its international flights. To highlight the carrier`s First Class selection, JAL will serve Salon 2007, a rare vintage champagne, to its First Class customers on international flights… Read the full press release

Chef Jason Kang, Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen to present a feast of Korean flavours to Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai presents a feast of Korean flavours by Chef Jason Kang, Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. Born and raised in Korea, Chef Jason brings his culinary craft, honed over two decades, to surprise and engage the tastebuds of Four Seasons guests… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita to host UK’s leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert as a guest consultant for its Week of Wellness

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From interactive cooking demonstrations to expert one-to-one consultations and the launch of a Healthy Honeymoon Guide, wellness takes centre stage this March, 16–20, 2019 Mauritius, Africa, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This March, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita will welcome the UK’s leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert as a guest consultant for its Week of Wellness, with events… Read the full press release

Four Seasons names Matthew Barber as Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Doha

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Doha, Qatar, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The family of Four Seasons expands with the addition of Matthew Barber who has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Doha. In his new role, Barber will be responsible for the operations and the making of strategic decisions for the food and beverage outlets of the… Read the full press release

HMSHost to deliver 12 new dining locations at Salt Lake City International Airport

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Leading local and national restaurants now planned for SLC Airport’s new terminal ,SALT LAKE CITY,UTAH, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Restaurants planned for SLC will surely delight hungry travelers when Salt Lake City International Airport’s redevelopment program is complete and The New SLC opens in 2020. Global restaurateur HMSHost won a 10-year contract valued at approximately $418… Read the full press release

CDA and HMSHost announce the grand openings of Burger Federation and Starbucks at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, Il, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and HMSHost are pleased to announce the grand openings of two new concessions at O’Hare International Airport: Burger Federation and Starbucks. The addition of these two internationally known food and beverage brands will bring O’Hare travelers more options on the newly-built L Concourse extension at Terminal 3 of O’Hare. Burger… Read the full press release

Opus Bar & Grill marks its fourth birthday with premium sharing cut and wine deal

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SINGAPORE, 2019-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its fourth birthday, Opus Bar & Grill, listed as one of the top 10 steakhouses in Singapore on TripAdvisor, will be giving diners a complimentary bottle of premium red wine worth $90 when ordering any of their sharing steak priced from $128. Carefully hand-selected from Australia, New… Read the full press release

Cairns Airport announces line-up of new food and beverage outlets in its new $55M upgraded T2 domestic terminal

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Queensland, Australia, 2019-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cairns Airport has announced the line-up of new food and beverage outlets that will go into the new $55M upgraded T2 domestic terminal with some great names in tow. The new line up boasts the very best in Australian food names as well as iconic local favourites including… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul appoints Sébastien Ganry as its new Director of Food and Beverage

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Seoul, Korea, 2019-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul announces the appointment of Sébastien Ganry as its new Director of Food and Beverage. Sébastien will oversee all daily operations and management work of the Hotel’s eight distinct restaurants and bars as well as its sizeable banquet operations, including the opening of the Hotel’s new contemporary Japanese restaurant Akira Back this coming… Read the full press release

HMSHost appoints Iris Messina as Vice President of Business Development

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Senior industry executive Iris Messina joins HMSHost as Vice President of Business Development BETHESDA, MD, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost announced today (February 14, 2019) the appointment of industry executive    Iris Messina as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, she will be responsible for supporting the organization’s long-term business development activities with airport clients… Read the full press release

Belmond British Pullman announces its line-up of chefs for this year’s ‘pop-up’ dinner series.

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (14 February 2019), Belmond British Pullman announces its line-up of chefs for this year’s ‘pop-up’ dinner series. In 2019, Spring’s Skye Gyngell and The Conduit’s Merlin Labron- Johnson will be joining the line-up for the first time. A highly anticipated part of the luxury train’s annual… Read the full press release

Sausalitos Holding GmbH now relies on the purchasing platform Sourcify.net for its procurement activities

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First customer from the system gastronomy Implementation in around 40 restaurants in 3 months Nearly 100 trained users of the platform Process streamlining for decentralized use Comprehensive data security and policy compliance Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Fresh cocktails, good food and a lot of fun are part of the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal now accepting reservations for its Spring 2019 opening

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The Hotel will include MARCUS, the first Canadian restaurant by celebrated Chef Marcus Samuelsson Montreal, Canada, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Heralding the city’s world renowned festival season and the biggest sporting event in Canada, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning June 1, 2019. “We are so excited to… Read the full press release

Chefs Anne-Sophie Pic and Clare Smyth to celebrate International Women’s Day with a special dinner at La Dame de Pic London at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

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London at Ten Trinity Square, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, March 11, 2019, two of the world’s greatest chefs, Anne-Sophie Pic and Clare Smyth, will prepare and host a dinner at La Dame de Pic London at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, to celebrate International Women’s Day. One of the most decorated… Read the full press release

Noe Chef de Cuisine Ryo Takatsuka of Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina to create first class menu for ANA’s A380’s inaugural Tokyo to Honolulu route

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Consecutive Two Glass Wine Spectator Awards complement culinary accolades Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling first class on All Nippon Airways (ANA)’s first Airbus A380 will discover the flavours of southern Italy in a menu expressly developed for the occasion by Noe Chef de Cuisine Ryo Takatsuka of Four Seasons Resort Oahu at… Read the full press release

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® to serve guests prestigious Vero Still and Sparkling water fleetwide starting this spring

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Transition to Vero Water® purification system will eliminate approximately 2 million plastic water bottles annually across the Regent fleet MIAMI, Fla, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the leading luxury ocean cruise line, today (Feb. 11, 2019)  announced it will serve guests prestigious Vero Still and Sparkling water  fleetwide starting this spring. Vero is… Read the full press release

New Hyatt Place survey looks at ways travel affects American breakfast habits

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As Americans gear up to travel in 2019, a new survey from the Hyatt Place brand found that the more people spend their time away from home, the more likely it is that they will eat the proverbial “most important meal of the day.” The survey of 1,507 respondents,… Read the full press release

HMSHost donates $500,000 to Step Up For Students for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program for lower-income K-12 students

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Third year of support celebrated in Miami MIAMI, Fla., 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To make a lasting impact on the quality of education for Florida’s youth and the next generation, global restaurateur HMSHost contributed $500,000 to Step Up For Students for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program for lower-income K-12 students. Through the tax-credit scholarship, Step… Read the full press release

MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi launches a special edition afternoon tea in partnership with Jimmy Choo

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning March 16, 2019, MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi launches a special edition afternoon tea in partnership with world-renowned luxury fashion accessories brand Jimmy Choo. This is the first co-branded afternoon tea collaboration for Jimmy Choo in Japan. MOTIF’s culinary team has created imaginative confections… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains partners with Vegan Society to provide more plant-based food

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New partnership launched with Vegan Society Hummus & pomegranate wrap first VS-approved product of 2019 Follows high demand for more vegan options after success of “Veganuary” LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has launched a new wrap approved by the Vegan Society after forming a partnership with the charity to provide… Read the full press release

PRESS bar at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to host a night of cocktail creativity award-winning mixologists from Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar

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Hotel teams up with guest mixologists this March for special one-night engagement Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — PRESS bar at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas welcomes two guest mixologists from Miami-based sister property, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, this March for a night of cocktail creativity. On Monday, March 4, 2019,… Read the full press release