Category Archives: Food & Drinks

HMSHost awarded a 10-year contract to operate 14 food and beverage locations at Boston Logan International Airport

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Leading restaurateur to expand offering to travelers by adding local brands BOSTON, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, along with partner Master ConcessionAir LLC –who is part of the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program – was awarded a 10-year contract, with a projected sales volume of $540 million, to operate 14… Read the full press release

Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City becomes the first bar in the world to win World Class Mexico three times in a row

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Marco Dorantes won the most important competition on mixology with the cocktail “Forever Young” and he will represent Mexico in the international edition of World Class in Berlin in October 2018 Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — For the mixologists at Fifty Mils, there’s nothing more exciting than being behind the bar, except… Read the full press release

British Airways enhances its range of champagnes and English sparkling wines

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — This month British Airways is set to improve its range of champagnes and English sparkling wines for customers travelling in its First class cabin and lounges, and in its Club World (long-haul business class) cabin, as part of its £4.5 billion investment across the airline over the… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for longest continuous food counter

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Welcome to the longest business lounge foodline worldwide! Sheremetyevo became the first Russian airport set a world record and get featured in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS history books. The continuous foodline in Rublev business lounge recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest continuous food counter. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The independent surveyor in the presence of an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS… Read the full press release

Stapleford Park celebrates Melton Mowbray’s annual PieFest with a limited-edition game pie created in collaboration with Nice Pie

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Leicestershire, England, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Melton Mowbray’s annual PieFest (28th July to 29th July), Stapleford Park will be serving up a limited-edition game pie at its Library Bar created in collaboration with award-winning pie shop, Nice Pie. An ode to Leicestershire’s long pie-making tradition, the pastry creation is filled… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center presents its new gourmet restaurant, Signature’s

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Beijing, China, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center is pleased to present its new gourmet restaurant, Signature’s. As a contemporary all day dining restaurant with an open kitchen concept, Signature’s will serve European food with authentic international highlights. The menu was curated by a collective team of chefs from over 7… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek names Sebastien Archambault as executive chef

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HONG KONG, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas’ most legendary luxury hotel and restaurant, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sebastien Archambault as executive chef. Archambault will oversee the cuisine and menus throughout the award-winning property, with emphasis on The Mansion Restaurant, a highly-acclaimed culinary icon in Texas. A… Read the full press release

Myanmar Shalom Offers FAM Trip to Magical Myanmar

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Yangon, Myanmar, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Myanmar has recently opened its doors to the world after decades of isolation and now is the time to explore this Magical country.  We have created unique FAM Trip (21st  – 30th September) for Travel Agents/Tour Operators/DMC/Tour Leaders and also first time travelers to Myanmar. With a focus… Read the full press release

Changi Airport expands its dining options with nine fresh new food concepts

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — With 140 F&B options and growing, Changi Airport is a dining haven for every palate and occasion. From this month, foodies can look forward to nine fresh new food concepts from household brands – raising Changi Airport’s tasty credentials with five first-in-Changi brands and the airport’s largest 24-hour… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake to host Chef Dharshan Munidasa and Ministry of Crab from August 31 to September 1, 2018

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Hangzhou at West Lake, China, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Dharshan Munidasa is Sri Lanka’s most renowned chef and restaurateur, best known for having founded Ministry of Crab and some of Sri Lanka’s most successful restaurants. The award-winning restaurant Ministry of Crab ranks at #25 on the 2018 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List. Chef Dharshan… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes new addition to its dining offer with the opening of Spuntino this December 2018

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hidden away in the heart of Soho at No.61 Rupert Street is Spuntino, a restaurant that consists of 27 stools and a popcorn machine.  The New York comfort-food inspired eatery has developed a cult following with London foodies and is soon to be opening its doors at… Read the full press release

HMSHost to operate nine new dining options in Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s North Terminal

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Local flavors and nationally-recognized favorites planned DETROIT, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The city of Detroit’s thriving culinary scene is coming to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The Wayne County Airport Authority awarded global restaurateur HMSHost and its partners AJA & Associates, LLC and Ellis Infinity – both part of the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)… Read the full press release

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort launches a new pop-up beach bar in Phuket — The Mojito Factory

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mojito, a much-loved classic cocktail originating from Cuba, is sashaying onto Layan Beach just in time for summer. Further enhancing the island life spirit, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has just launched “The Mojito Factory, a new pop-up beach bar in Phuket. Situated on Phuket’s serene northwest coast… Read the full press release

HMSHost, Indiana Toll Road and 7-Eleven celebrate completed travel plaza network and new APLUS convenience stores

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HMSHost, Indiana Toll Road, and 7-Eleven hold grand opening at Wilbur Shaw Travel Plaza to celebrate completed travel plaza network and 7-Eleven’s new APLUS convenience stores ROLLING PRAIRIE, IN, 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers on the Indiana Toll Road (ITR) can now enjoy new state-of-the-art travel plaza facilities with leading amenities and modern… Read the full press release

Oakland’s Jack London Square expands its dining options with three new restaurants

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American, Arab and Thai food options on the waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — New restaurants are settling into Jack London Square this summer bringing international flavor to Oakland’s waterfront. Two have already opened with a third to follow by September. The influx of dining spots is generating increased interest in the Square at… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines introduces new seasonally-inspired Main Cabin food and beverage menu

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Building on the popular Fruit and Cheese Platter, new food and beverage offerings will rotate quarterly and provide healthy options for guests SEATTLE, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (July 16, 2018) announced the roll out of a new seasonally-inspired Main Cabin food and beverage menu. Based on research and feedback from guests,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg welcomes 2-Michelin star Pastry Chef Nicolas Lambert to its culinary team

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St. Petersburg, Russia, 2018-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s need to book a flight to Paris to enjoy an exquisite chocolate patisserie, and as for pure and refreshing Asian desserts, they can now be tastes with a stunning view of Saint Isaac’s Cathedral. As of July 12, 2018, Nicolas Lambert, most recently Pastry Chef Caprice… Read the full press release

Callendar House achieves five-star rating from VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A stunning cornerstone of Falkirk’s history has scored a five-star rating from VisitScotland. Callendar House, which dates back to the 14th century, has achieved the national tourism organisation’s top-quality award. The historic house received an “exceptional” score in categories including core experience, hospitality, friendliness, staff efficiency, catering,… Read the full press release

The Gallery at Forth Valley College in Stirling earns a Taste Our Best accolade from VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A trailblazing restaurant run by students has received a prestigious food and drink award from VisitScotland. The Gallery at Forth Valley College in Stirling was awarded a Taste Our Best accolade and became the first training restaurant in Scotland to achieve the award. Taste Our Best connects… Read the full press release

Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City receives second time in a row nomination in the Spirited Awards by Tales of the Cocktail

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Fifty Mils stands as one of the best places of mixology in the world by receiving for the second time in a row a nomination in the prestigious Spirited Awards by Tales of the Cocktail Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Since its creation, the aim of Fifty Mils was to show the new face… Read the full press release

Japanese Chef Koichi Izumi brings his sweet creations to The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong this August 2018

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Hong Kong, China, 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Japanese Chef Koichi Izumi, owner of the renowned pastry shop Asterisque and the culinary school Callebaut Ambassador, brings his singular sweet vision to Afternoon Tea at The Lounge. Chef Izumi holds an impressive list of pastry credentials – in 2008 and 2006 he won the World’s… Read the full press release

CVG welcomes the opening of new restaurants Hop & Cask and Blaze Pizza this summer

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Hebron, KY, 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — New restaurants are greeting travelers at CVG this summer. Global restaurateur HMSHost opened two new food & beverage options for the busy summer travel season — Hop & Cask in Concourse B by Gate 17, as well as Blaze Pizza in Concourse A. Hop & Cask celebrates… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s Amala restaurant launches new dining concept – a 13Kg Thali with over 35 dishes

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Amala restaurant launches new dining concept – a 13Kg Thali with over 35 dishes Dubai, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Derived from the term ‘King of Kings’, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s signature North Indian restaurant – Amala introduces “Shaheenshahi” – The Biggest Thali on Palm Jumeirah. Weighing a whopping 13kg with over 35 delicacies in one gigantic Thali,… Read the full press release

HMSHost opens Hop & Cask and Blaze Pizza at Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

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HMSHost brings Blaze Pizza and an exclusive bourbon-themed restaurant, Hop & Cask HEBRON, KY, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — New restaurants are greeting travelers at Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this summer. Global restaurateur HMSHost opened two new food & beverage options for the busy summer travel season – Hop & Cask in Concourse B by Gate… Read the full press release

Wit & Wisdom at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore again honored at the Wine Spectator’s 2018 Restaurant Awards

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Wit & Wisdom is among list of select restaurants around the globe recognised as a top destination for wine lovers Baltimore, U.S.A., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wit & Wisdom, a tavern by Michael Mina at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, has earned a top accolade from Wine Spectator again this year. The Best of Award of Excellence, part of Wine Spectator’s 2018… Read the full press release

Lufthansa treats space enthusiasts with Alexander Gerst’s LSG Group-developed meal

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COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Space enthusiasts have something to look forward to! In July and August Lufthansa will be offering its Business Class passengers on long-haul flights departing from Germany the opportunity to experience what life is like in outer space – at least in culinary terms. Passengers will have the… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines introduces new in-flight Chinese dining concept for Business Class customers

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Business Class customers on selected Singapore Airlines flights between Singapore and Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong can look forward to a new in-flight Chinese dining concept, Shi Quan Wei Mei (食全味美). Created by Zhu Jun, a world-renowned chef on the Airline’s International Culinary Panel2, Shi Quan Wei Mei… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Prague launches Czech Foodie Fan accommodation package

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HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Prague has launched an accommodation package for lovers of good food. Guests booking the hotel’s Czech Foodie Fan package will enjoy a guided tour of the best Czech food shops and restaurants in Prague, a Czech beer tasting, and other treats, including luxurious accommodation at the five-star hotel…. Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai to host a sushi pop-up restaurant by three Michelin-star chef Masaaki Miyakawa from Japan

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HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai will host a sushi pop-up restaurant led by a three Michelin-star chef from Japan, in July. Sushi Master Masaaki Miyakawa and his elite Sushi-Shin team from Hokkaido, Japan will provide diners with the quintessential edomae sushi experience from 17– 29 July. A pre-bookings service is… Read the full press release

HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson elected to the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors

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BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson was elected to this year’s National Restaurant Association Board of Directors. As a newly-elected director by the association’s membership, Steve Johnson is exclusively representing the airport dining industry, providing guidance and expertise into innovating all sectors of the restaurant… Read the full press release