Category Archives: Food & Drinks

HMSHost expanded its restaurant portfolio with a new marketplace-style dining concept called MKT

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MKT is the newest addition to HMSHost’s growing proprietary brand portfolio BETHESDA, MD, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Be prepared to feel great, happy, well-nourished, and completely satisfied on your next trip out of town, because HMSHost has recently expanded its restaurant portfolio with a new marketplace-style dining concept calledMKT. The new MKT restaurants feature healthy,… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings Twist by Roger Mooking at Toronto Pearson International Airport

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Chef Roger Mooking’s famous culinary creations now available to travellers TORONTO, 2015-1-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today’s grand opening of Twist by Roger Mooking marked a major milestone in the ongoing upgrades to the dining program at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The new restaurant is brought to travellers by global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with celebrity… Read the full press release

José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup will open a signature restaurant in the forthcoming Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C.

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Renowned Chef to Unveil Fine Dining Flagship in Iconic Old Post Office, Scheduled to Open in Mid-2016 WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-1-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Trump Organization and José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup announced today that the renowned culinary innovator will open a signature restaurant in the forthcoming Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C., one of the newest… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced a partnership with one of Australia’s leading authorities on healthy cooking Teresa Cutter

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New menus to fuel success and stimulate meeting productivity LONDON, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a partnership with Teresa Cutter, one of Australia’s leading authorities on healthy cooking. The founder of The Healthy Chef will develop a range of fresh and healthy menu options exclusively for the MICE… Read the full press release

Anantara chefs in the Maldives combined their gourmet knowledge to produce a set of 13 Maldivian recipes for a cooking class

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MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Adding to the Anantara range of Spice Spoons cooking classes in Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates, the chefs at Anantara in the Maldives have combined their gourmet knowledge to produce a set of 13 Maldivian recipes for a cooking class, creating an indigenous culinary journey… Read the full press release

Los Angeles International Airport ranked 3rd for the 2nd straight year among the nation’s busiest airports for offering healthy dining options

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Los Angeles, California, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s 14th annual Airport Food Review ranked Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) third for the second straight year among the nation’s busiest airports for offering healthy dining options in 2014.  LAX scored 88 percent, behind Baltimore/Washington International which scored 92 percent and Seattle-Tacoma… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group partner over crafting unique inflight menus for the airline over the coming 12 months

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HONG KONG, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group today announced their first-ever international partnership for crafting unique inflight menus for the airline over the coming 12 months. Top chefs from various renowned Mandarin Oriental properties in Hong Kong, London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo and Boston… Read the full press release

Italian chef Marco Arlotti to lead Four Seasons Hotel Doha’s signature restaurant Il Teatro

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Italian chef will lead Hotel’s signature restaurant Il Teatro Doha, Qatar, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Chef Marco Arlotti as Chef de Cuisine at the Hotel’s renowned Italian restaurant Il Teatro.  In his new role, Arlotti will oversee all culinary operations for the 124-seat signature restaurant. “We are… Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand Los Angeles Office held “A Night to Discover Thainess” evening party at the Beverly Hills Country Club

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Los Angeles, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Los Angeles Office held “A Night to Discover Thainess” evening party at the Beverly Hills Country Club as a way of expressing its gratitude for the collaborations and contributions from travel partners and media in the market. Styled as a food tasting… Read the full press release

Special fireworks, live entertainment, and extended hours, plus Knott’s signature rides and attractions at Knott’s Merry Farm on to the New Year’s Eve

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Featuring New Wholesome Entertainment, A Spectacular 2015 Countdown & Snow! BUENA PARK, CA, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm! With special fireworks, live entertainment, and extended hours, plus Knott’s signature rides and attractions, Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration is the place for you and… Read the full press release

Air France’s La Première cabin to offer culinary delights worthy of Michelin-starred restaurants during December 2014 and January 2015

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PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With menus created by Anne-Sophie Pic, a French Chef with three Michelin stars, tableware signed by the designer Jean-Marie Massaud and wines and champagnes selected by internationally renowned experts, the La Première cabin offers its customers culinary delights worthy of Michelin-starred restaurants. MOUTHWATERING MOMENTS IN THE SKY In… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental now with 11 restaurants with 16 Michelin stars, more than any other hotel group in the world

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Hong Kong, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ —  Mandarin Oriental hotels have long been renowned for their excellence and innovation in food and beverage, and the Group’s passion for creating memorable dining experiences has once again been recognised, with ten restaurants being honoured in the 2015 Michelin Guides, bringing the current total number of restaurants in… Read the full press release

airberlin wins Golden Award for its Sansibar gourmet meals at the 33rd Mercury Award Ceremony in Abu Dhabi

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BERLIN, Germany, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin came home from the 33rd Mercury Award Ceremony in Abu Dhabi with the Golden Award for the varied on-board Sansibar gourmet meals it serves. The prize, given by SIAL Group, was awarded to airberlin in the “On Board Service” category. The Mercury Award is an annual… Read the full press release

Las Vegas will host one of the largest pyrotechnic fireworks shows in the world this New Year

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The Entertainment Capital of the World Welcomes the New Year with Explosive Fireworks Displays, Concerts, Nightlife and Dining LAS VEGAS, 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas is the ultimate destination to bring in the New Year with stellar experiences across the Strip and beyond. The destination will host one of the largest pyrotechnic fireworks shows… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport celebrates Christmas with Yuletide cheer and activities from December 3 to 23

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Three weeks of Yuletide cheer and activities from December 3 to 23 – Discover gift ideas and special offers at FRA’s many shops and restaurants FRANKFURT, Germany, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The magic of the Christmas season is arriving once again at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with the check-in halls already decked in festive… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Tom Douglas announce new partnership to take airplane food to new heights

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Iconic Seattle chef’s onboard dish to begin flying Dec. 1 SEATTLE, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers on Alaska Airlines are invited to lift their palates this winter, as Alaska and Tom Douglas announce a new partnership to take airplane food to new heights. Beginning Dec. 1, travelers on all Seattle-departing flights 2.5 hours or… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia’s 11 Key Distribution Partners (KDPs) in Singapore to promote ‘Restaurant Australia’

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia’s 11 Key Distribution Partners (KDPs) in Singapore are aligning upcoming sales and marketing activities around ‘Restaurant Australia’ themes, designed to put Australia as a top-of-mind holiday destination. Over the next couple of months the KDPs will promote food and wine related events, new itineraries centred… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s Executive Chef Stefan Trepp named “Schweizer Star Im Ausland” by the 2015 Swiss Gault&Millau restaurant guide

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Hong Kong, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok‘s Executive Chef, Stefan Trepp, was recently named “Schweizer Star Im Ausland” (Swiss Star Abroad) by the prestigious 2015 Swiss Gault&Millau restaurant guide.  The accolade is bestowed annually on a Swiss-born chef working abroad according to culinary achievements. Gault&Millau was founded by two restaurant critics, Henri… Read the full press release

AIZIAN, EL RESTAURANTE GASTRONÓMICO DE MELIA BILBAO OBTIENE SU PRIMERA MERECIDA ESTRELLA MICHELIN

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BILBAO, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — En la esperada presentación de sus calificaciones anuales celebrada ayer en Marbella, la prestigiosa Guía Michelín de España y Portugal, en su edición 2014, anunció la distinción de la codiciada estrella al Aizian, el restaurante gastronómico del Meliá Bilbao. La Guía Michelin premia así a un restaurante… Read the full press release

Knott’s Berry Farm: Starting Thanksgiving Day a bounty of delectable choices await hungry guests

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Famous For Its Food, The Park Will Offer Various Delicious Dining Options This Holiday Season BUENA PARK, CA., 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — When it comes to holiday dining, no one does it better than Knott’s Berry Farm! Starting Thanksgiving Day, a bounty of delectable choices await hungry guests, from an all-you-can-eat champagne buffet at the… Read the full press release

airberlin to serve sweet and savoury snack variations in addition to its existing selection of gourmet meals from Sansibar Sylt on its flights lasting 90 minutes or more

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Wider catering selection on short- and medium-haul flights BERLIN, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — On flights lasting 90 minutes or more, the German full service carrier will soon be offering sweet and savoury snack variations in addition to its existing selection of gourmet meals from Sansibar Sylt and complimentary snacks. The Germans are famous… Read the full press release

Il Palagio at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze ranked #4 of the 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World by The Daily Meal

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Florence, Italy, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Il Palagio, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze run by Executive Chef Vito Mollica, has been ranked #4 of the 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World, a carefully curated collection of the world’s most exemplary hotel-based epicurean endeavours by The Daily Meal. Il Palagio is also… Read the full press release

“Cuckoo’s Nest” at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden won the ”Best Hotel Bar” award at the European Hospitality Awards 2014

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“Cuckoo’s Nest” – the  restaurant, bar and meeting place at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg,  Sweden – has won the award for ”Best Hotel Bar” in the prestigious European  Hospitality Awards 2014. This is the second time in a year that the special and  well-designed bar in Gothenburg is recognized internationally. Gothenburg, Sweden, 2014-11-12… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia hosted ‘Restaurant Australia’ launch event in China

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Restaurant Australia’ whet China’s growing appetite for travel Down Under at a launch event for 400 influencers in Shanghai showcasing the best of Australia’s food and wine. Held at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai on 30 October, the event was attended by Her Excellency Ms Frances Adamson, Australian… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON embraces the spirit of giving with variety of enticing specials and festive meal offers

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Hong Kong, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel ICON, the luxury hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, is renowned for its innovative cuisines, award-winning menus and pampering spa offerings. Besides a Christmas Tree designed by Couture designer Barney Cheng, Hotel ICON has a lot going on this holiday season, embracing the spirit of giving with… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON’s buffet-style restaurant The Market extends its opening hours to afternoon tea time during weekend and public holidays

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Desperate for getting a table at The Market? The well-known buffet-style restaurant is pleased to extend its opening hours to afternoon tea time during weekend and public holidays starting from 8 November 2014. The exquisite afternoon tea buffet features a lavish gourmet delight and dessert options. Highlights… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts launches Taste of Waldorf Astoria in partnership with the world’s foremost culinary arts organization, the James Beard Foundation (JBF)

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Five Rising Star Chefs Travel to Berlin, Rome, Edinburgh, La Quinta, and Shanghai to Collaborate with Waldorf Astoria Master Chefs on Next Iconic Dish MCLEAN, Va., 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of a global gastronomy-focused program in partnership with the world’s foremost culinary arts organization, the James… Read the full press release

LUX* Belle Mare welcomes the culinary talents of celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia

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Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently reopened after an extensive makeover by design queen Kelly Hoppen, luxury Mauritian beach resort LUX* Belle Mare welcomes the culinary talents of celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia, dubbed the ‘finest modern-Indian chef anywhere’ by The Times’ critic AA Gill. This is not the first accolade for the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea launches Wellness Your Way, a program to help guests achieve optimal wellness

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Highly individualized wellness program achieved through energy-focused Spa treatments, fitness classes, Maui-inspired activities and nutrient-rich culinary menus Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched Wellness Your Way, a program to help guests achieve optimal wellness through energy-focused spa treatments, fitness classes including ocean-view yoga, and healthy… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha appoints Layne Nguyen as General Manager at the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant Nobu Doha

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Doha, Qatar, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Layne Nguyen as General Manager at Nobu Doha, the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant scheduled to open by the end of the year.  As the world’s largest Nobu, the tri-level restaurant is well appointed alongside the Hotel’s idyllic waterfront setting… Read the full press release