Four Seasons Hotel Seattle co-hosts the sixth annual Run of Hope Seattle in conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Events and special cocktails benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund and Susan G. Komen of Puget Sound Seattle, U.S.A., 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — This fall, join Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, The Spa and ART Restaurant for a season of charitable giving. From Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in… Read the full press release

Aidan Chung named Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip

With a dynamic, multi-cultural hospitality background, Aidan brings proven results in division performance and guest satisfaction to the heart of Macau Macau, China, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip announces the appointment of Aidan Chung as its Director of Food and Beverage. In this multi-faceted role, effective as of July… Read the full press release

Air Seychelles to launch direct flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar on 3 December 2014

Seychelles, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today announced the launch of direct flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar, commencing 3 December 2014.* The twice-weekly flights to the capital’s Ivato International Airport (TNR) will be operated using a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft with 16 Business Class and 120… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports welcomed the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum endorsing the US$ 32bn expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central

Dubai, UAE, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports today welcomed the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai endorsing the AED120bn (US$ 32bn) expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) which will ultimately accommodate more than 200 million… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson International Airport to offer certified halal Middle Eastern cuisine to travelers with the opening of the first of two restaurants by HMSHost and Paramount Fine Foods

Toronto favorite Paramount Fine Foods offers certified halal Middle Eastern cuisine to travelers TORONTO, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Toronto Pearson International Airport is set for a restaurant renaissance over the next year with several new dining options scheduled to open by global restaurateur HMSHost. Local favorite Paramount Fine Foods, in partnership with HMSHost, has opened… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces further expansion in Romania

IASI BECOMES 8TH WIZZ AIRPORT Bucharest, Romania, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced further expansion in Romania. This news follows theannouncement of 13 new routes and additional based aircraft in Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara just a month ago. The airline will deploy 1 new… Read the full press release

LUX* Resorts & Hotels announces the opening of boutique hotel located at UNESCO World Heritage Site, LUX* Lijiang

Lijiang, China, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Having recently unveiled LUX* Tea Horse Road as the cornerstone of its expansion in China, LUX* Resorts & Hotelsis delighted to announce the opening of boutique hotel LUX* Lijiang today, September 9, 2014. Located at the heart of the Ancient Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, LUX*… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomes Air New Zealand’s announcement to increase the capacity on its Auckland to Los Angeles and Auckland to Vancouver routes

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand that it will increase the capacity on its Auckland to Los Angeles and Auckland to Vancouver routes. The announcement will see Air New Zealand introduce an additional three flights per week on its Auckland to Los Angeles… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: Air New Zealand to increase its Fijian route capacity next year in response to growing demand

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand that it will increase its Fijian route capacity next year in response to growing demand. The airline announced that it will be flying a daily wide-body 777 service from May to October 2015. Charles Spillane, Auckland Airport’s… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport nominates Christine Spring to stand for election as an independent non-executive director at its 2014 annual meeting

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced that its Board has unanimously nominated Christine Spring to stand for election as an independent non-executive director at its 2014 annual meeting. Sir Henry van der Heyden, Auckland Airport’s chair, says the nomination is a result of an extensive domestic and international search…. Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Ryanair launched its Liverpool summer 2015 schedule with 32 routes and increased frequencies to Bratislava and Krakow

32 SUMMER ROUTES & EXTRA FLIGHTS TO BRATISLAVA & KRAKOW LIVERPOOL, UK, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite low fares airline, has launched its Liverpool summer 2015 schedule with 32 routes and increased frequencies to Bratislava and Krakow, which will deliver 1.5m customers p.a. and support 1,500* “on-site” jobs at Liverpool Airport. Ryanair’s… Read the full press release

U Sapa offers an unbeatable deal for package tours to Sapa this autumn

Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Autumn is one of the best times to visit Sapa, when the weather is still nice and warm and rice crops are being harvested. Visiting Sapa this autumn, you will not only have the chance to experience the local lifestyle and culture at the most… Read the full press release

Emirates inaugures daily flight to Brussels, Belgium

Daily Boeing 777-200LR service now underway BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has today marked its inaugural flight to Brussels in Belgium. The new daily service will see up to 16,000 Emirates customers travelling on the daily Boeing 777-200LR between Dubai and Brussels each month. As… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways now accepts applications for the first Chicago-area iteration of its successful eight-week introduction to aviation “I Can Fly” program

San Francisco, CA, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is welcoming applications for the first Chicago-area iteration of its successful “I Can Fly” program, an eight-week introduction to aviation for high school juniors and seniors. “I Can Fly,” a program run by Cathay Pacific in many ports around the world since 2003, invites high… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to start flights to Kazan from October 1st 2014

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opens a new, fifth, daily flight on the route Moscow – Kazan. Flights will be operated from the 1st of October 2014¹. Departure from the Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 17:35, arrival in Kazan at 19:10. Return flight departs… Read the full press release

The Hay-Adams announces the appointment of Ahmet Hacikara as the Director of Restaurants

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hay-Adams, one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, is pleased to announce that Ahmet Hacikara has joined the team as Director of Restaurants. In this role, the international hospitality professional will be in charge of the hotel’s Lafayette Restaurant, Off The Record Lounge, and in-room dining. Hacikara,… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor opens Radisson Blu Hotel at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport

MOSCOW, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The first and the only international hotel brand directly connected to the Russian Capital Airport terminals Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS & Baltics, announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® introduced “A Sense of Place Journeys” to allow guests to explore classic landmarks, unearth hidden discoveries and enjoy unique, private experiences

Dallas, Texas, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® introduces “A Sense of Place Journeys” which are designed to immerse guests in the essence of some of the most desirable destinations in the world. These two-day itineraries have been thoughtfully created to allow guests to explore classic landmarks, unearth hidden discoveries and enjoy… Read the full press release

Baymont Inn & Suites® offers amateur athletic teams the chance to win $5,000 and 500,000 Wyndham Rewards points with its “Home Team Hospitality” contest

Community-focused hotel brand offers local teams a chance at $5,000 for gear and travel PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Baymont Inn & Suites®, the midscale hotel brand that prides itself on its “Hometown Hospitality” service promise – treating guests like friends, family and neighbors – and its history of community involvement, is offering amateur… Read the full press release

Norwegian upgrades its service to passengers with premium tickets on intercontinental flights

Fornebu, Norway, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is offering lounge access and improved in-flight service to its customers with premium tickets on intercontinental routes. Norwegian is upgrading its service to passengers with premium tickets on intercontinental flights between Europe and the U.S. and Asia. The improved service includes access to airport lounges as well… Read the full press release

Essential Travel research reveals over 60% of Brits fund their entire backpacking trip themselves

62% of Brits refuse financial help from their parents Just 7% of the UK has never backpacked Nearly three quarters of Brits have no regrets about their trip KENT, UK, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Brits are backpacking-addicts according to new research from Essential Travel. The vast majority of adults in the UK (93%)… Read the full press release

PATA supporting partner of the Brisbane Global Cafe – Tourism’s New Frontiers, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, November 12-16, 2014

BANGKOK, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is honoured to be a supporting partner of the Brisbane Global Cafe – Tourism’s New Frontiers, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane. The week-long events in Brisbane, Australia will take place from November 12-16, 2014. Brisbane’s hosting of the 2014 G20 Leaders… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton announced its first social film series “A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Adventure” on its social media channels

CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — This week on our social media channels, we introduce our first social film series: A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Adventure. www.facebook.com/ritzcarlton Each day this week on our social media channels, we will feature a clip from the new social film series, leading up to a full reveal of the… Read the full press release

British Airways’ Boeing 747s to receive cabin refresh including state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system

LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of British Airways’ much-loved Boeing 747s are to receive a cabin refresh including a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system. Customers travelling on the 18 selected 747s will be treated to double the choice of TV programmes and films thanks to the installation of Panasonic’s next generation eX3 entertainment… Read the full press release

British Airways gives its Club World customers the chance to experience its luxurious First cabin and tailored service

LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be giving its Club World customers the chance to sample the high life with free upgrades to First on selected flights from September 4 to December 12, 2014. The offer will enable customers travelling in British Airways’ Club World cabin to upgrade on one leg… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa commits to educating its employees and the community about environmental management during Arbor Week, 1 – 7 September 2014

Johannesburg, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Company South Africa is committed to educating its employees and the community about environmental management during Arbor Week, from 1 – 7 September 2014 by making a difference in areas within close proximity to its airports. Arbor Week is recognised as a national initiative aimed at providing and… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free opens the new Italian “al fresco” style restaurant Soprafino at Hamad International Airport

Italian chef brings award-winning cuisine to new world-class dining concept DOHA, Qatar, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) celebrated the official opening of the new Italian “al fresco” style restaurant, Soprafino, today at Hamad International Airport (HIA) with celebrity chef and partner, Massimo Capra. “We are incredibly honoured that Chef Capra was able… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways boosts services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket effective October 26

Daily Flights to Phuket will be De-linked from Kuala Lumpur Effective October 26 DOHA, Qatar, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will boost services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket, effective October 26th, 2014. The airline currently serves the Doha – Phuket route daily via a linked service through the Malaysian… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsored last Sunday’s Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille in France

More than 500 cars exhibited in the Domaine de Chantilly “Tribute to Bugatti” prize presented by Qatar Airways Domaine de Chantilly, FRANCE, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Last Sunday, Qatar Airways, the only airline sponsor of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, welcomed classic car enthusiasts and collectors at the spectacular venue of the Château… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announced its 77th nonstop destination out of Seattle with the launch of daily nonstop service to Detroit

SEATTLE, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Detroit becomes Alaska Airlines’ 77th nonstop destination out of Seattle, with today’s launch of daily, nonstop service. “Expanding our network to connect the Seattle area to Detroit’s industry and culture will benefit our business and leisure customers alike,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines’ senior vice president of communications and external… Read the full press release