Category Archives: Travel Management

Delaware North receives regulatory approval for the acquisition of SKYCITY Darwin; property will be renamed Mindil Beach Casino & Resort

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Mindil Beach Casino & Resort selected as new name after stakeholder input DARWIN, N.T., Australia, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Global hospitality company Delaware North has received regulatory approval to proceed with its acquisition of SKYCITY Darwin and has announced plans to rename the popular gaming and entertainment venue and resort. The official transfer… Read the full press release

Digital solutions took centre stage during the ‘UNWTO Tourism Tech Adventure Forum: Middle East”

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Digital solutions for tourism, innovating to ensure tourism’s contribution to sustainable development, and a tourism start-competition, took centre stage during the ‘UNWTO Tourism Tech Adventure Forum: Middle East”. Held within the 45th Meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East, the forum gathered ministers and tourism… Read the full press release

Travelodge Hotels rolls out Bedshare room share option at their Australian and New Zealand hotel properties

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New South Wales, Australia, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelodge Hotels has just announced Bedshare – an exciting new room share option – that will be rolled out through their Australian and New Zealand hotel properties this April. The concept has impressed guests so much so, they have been asking, why hasn’t anyone thought… Read the full press release

QantasLink resumes service between Cairns and Port Moresby

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Cairns, Australia, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink is again making it easier for customers to travel between Cairns and Port Moresby with the return of daily flights between the two cities yesterday. QantasLink has resumed the service after a resurgence in customer demand, offering around 1,000 seats per week on its 74-seat Q400 aircraft. The… Read the full press release

QantasLink inaugurates direct flight from Bendigo to Sydney

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Bendigo, Australia, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink’s inaugural direct flight from Bendigo to Sydney has taken off this morning, marking the first commercial flight from the regional Victorian city in more than 30 years. The new direct flights to Sydney operate six days per week, saving hours of travel time for business and leisure… Read the full press release

IHG again named as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for the fifth year running

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Recognition Marks Fifth Straight 100 Percent Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Corporate Equality Index Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has again been named as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, earning a perfect 100 percent score on… Read the full press release

Qantas inaugurates new direct flight from Sydney to Nadi, Fiji

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is saying ‘Bula’ to Fiji for the first time in nearly twenty years, with a new direct flight from Sydney taking off today in time for the April school holidays. The direct service will operate four times a week to Nadi – the country’s main tourism gateway… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Milano collaborates with the Pinacoteca di Brera museum to introduce kids to art

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Thanks to an exclusive collaboration with the Pinacoteca di Brera, Four Seasons Hotel Milano enhances its family offer and treats little guests with an exclusive welcome kit, containing everything necessary to practice their artistic skills and learn more about Italian art Milan, Italy, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — If Milan is famous for fashion… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and SOVERAL Founder Alexandra Soveral launch Aromatherapy Blend Bar and Bespoke Aromatherapy Experience

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New York, U.S.A, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown today (March 29, 2019) announces the launch of an Aromatherapy Blend Bar and Bespoke Aromatherapy Experience, curated with essential oils by Alexandra Soveral, Founder of SOVERAL. The French art of aromathérapie has been around since the Golden Age of Parisian beauty in the early to… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the winner of The Good Taste Series competition

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Competing against five other talented chefs from around the world, Chef Jonathan Pasion from Andaz Maui Wailea Resort emerged champion in the second global edition of Hyatt’s cooking competition CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 29, 2019) the winner of The Good Taste Series competition, an annual global contest… Read the full press release

Garrett Popcorn Shops opens third location at O’Hare International Airport

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O’Hare’s 3rd Garrett shop brings passengers a taste of Chicago tradition CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Garrett Popcorn Shops today (March 29, 2019) joined airport officials for the opening of the third location at O’Hare International Airport. Garrett, “A Chicago Tradition Since 1949,” is currently operating out of Terminals 1 and 3, and is expanding… Read the full press release

The first-ever airport branch of the Al Jazeera Perfumes opens at Hamad International Airport

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The luxury Qatari perfume brand launches its first airport branch featuring an exquisite collection of Middle Eastern and Parisian fragrances DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is pleased to announce the launch of the first-ever airport branch of the award-winning Qatari brand, Al Jazeera Perfumes, at Hamad International Airport… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Named “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” for Ninth Consecutive Year

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — For the ninth consecutive year, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) earned the distinction as one of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.” The company once again achieved a perfect 100 score on the HRC 2019 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmark that ranks… Read the full press release

FOUR SEASONS ASTIR PALACE HOTEL ATHENS UNVEILS GREEK SEAFOOD RESTAURANT PELAGOS, OPENING MARCH 29

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Athens, Greece, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Few experiences are as quintessentially Greek as enjoying a languorous meal to the gentle roar of the ocean while savouring precious memories with family and friends. Pelagos, the waterfront restaurant of Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, mirrors those very qualities that make hospitality a byword in Greece: simplicity,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is now open

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A legend is reborn with every consideration for today’s traveller in the newest Four Seasons experience, and its very first in Greece Athens, Greece, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Heralding in a new era in a storied history and an exciting new chapter for a global brand, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is now open. … Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean orders sixth Oasis-class ship from French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique

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MIAMI, FL, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Oasis-class ship for delivery in the fall of 2023. “It is such a pleasure to announce the order of another Oasis-class ship,” said… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces that 2019 will mark record growth for Hyatt in India

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14 new Hyatt hotels to open, adding approximately 2,100 new guestrooms during the next 24 months CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 28, 2019) announced that 2019 will mark record growth for Hyatt in India. Expansion plans foresee the addition of over 2,100 guestrooms through the opening… Read the full press release

Ibis launches new music program, ibis Music

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Paris, France, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Ibis’ new music program, ibis Music, is the latest step in the brand’s transformation, offering local residents and travellers a totally new experience in hospitality, creating vibrant social hubs for increased social interaction with the local community. The program is a 360˚ activation in music beginning with a… Read the full press release

Arkansas lands NCAA Golf Championships

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Arkansas is a great location for golfing at all levels, from beginner to pro. The scenic beauty of the state is a natural complement to the game of golf. The Arkansas Golf Trail was created to showcase the variety of scenic courses across the state and has… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport awarded a 5-star terminal rating from Skytrax

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday, March 27, 2019, Sheremetyevo International Airport was officially awarded a 5-star terminal rating from Skytrax at a special event in London. This is a prestigious award for airports and airlines acknowledging the top quality of passenger services. Terminal B received the 5-star rating after a comprehensive audit…. Read the full press release

dnata launches operations in Belgium by opening a new cargo centre at Brussels Airport

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Brussels, Belgium, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to increase its global footprint and launches operations in Belgium by opening a new cargo centre at Brussels Airport. The company’s expansion into the Belgian capital represents an investment of EUR 8 million and creates up to 100… Read the full press release

Air France introduces new model of its “Kids” activity kit on board its long-haul flights

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Paris, France, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — From April 2019, Air France will be offering a new model of its “Kids” activity kit on board its long-haul flights. This new brightly-coloured kit is offered by the crew to all children between the ages of 5 and 11. It contains all kinds of surprises for… Read the full press release

London Gatwick announces the opening of a brand new restaurant, Sonoma

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Gatwick has joined with TRG Concessions to launch brand new restaurant, ‘Sonoma’  The 600m2 outlet in the airport’s North Terminal is inspired by California in both its menu and interior design Russel Joffe, founder of Giraffe, created the concept alongside TRG LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick has today (28/03/2019) launched its biggest… Read the full press release

DB Schenker moves its air cargo operations directly to Budapest Airport

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Another important logistics company has decided to move its air cargo operations directly to Budapest Airport: DB Schenker has signed an agreement to rent warehouse and office space in the newly built BUD Cargo City. The brand new dedicated cargo facility will offer 21 600 square meters… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport honoured at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2019

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport was last night revealed a winner at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2019, becoming only the second airport in the history of the awards to win the same title for six consecutive years. Announced during the evening reception at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in the… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport fire station handed over

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Mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy McCann and Partners completed the MEP design for a £5m state of the art fire station at Bristol Airport, which has now been handed over. Bristol, UK, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This is the latest in a series of developments that McCann and Partners have and will be undertaking… Read the full press release

IATA announces the members of the independent judging panel for the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards

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Singapore, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the members of the independent judging panel for the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards as: – Angela Gittens, Director General, Airports Council International – Gloria Guevara, President and CEO, World Travel and Tourism Council – Mark Pilling, Vice President Publishing and Conferences,… Read the full press release

Firefighting apprentices land permanent roles at George Best Belfast City Airport

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has added two new firefighters to its team following the successful completion of its ‘High Flyers Apprenticeship’ programme. Katie Wilgar, aged 20 from East Belfast, and Dean McGlade, aged 23 from Carrickfergus, have become the latest recruits to find employment with the… Read the full press release

Booking Holdings nominates Wei Hopeman and Vanessa Wittman for election to its Board

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NORWALK, Conn., 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) today (March 28, 2019) announced that it has nominated Wei Hopeman, Managing Partner at Arbor Ventures, and Vanessa Wittman, who will be joining Glossier as Chief Financial Officer in April, for election to the Board at the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders in June 2019…. Read the full press release

CDA: Studio ORD selected to design new O’Hare Global Terminal and historic $8.5 billion expansion

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Studio ORD selected to design new O’Hare Global Terminal and historic $8.5 billion expansion​​ CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is announcing the selection of an architect team to lead the design of the unprecedented $8.5 billion expansion program for O’Hare International Airport. Following a competitive process that shortlisted five… Read the full press release