Japan Airlines releases updated version of the its Medium Term Management Plan – Rolling Plan 2019

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today (February 25, 2019) released the updated version of the company`s Medium Term Management Plan – Rolling Plan 2019. To start, Rolling Plan 2019 will focus on concrete actions in response to the Business Improvement Order issued by the MLIT in December 2018. The order… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports celebrates Kuwait National Day

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has participated in the celebration of Kuwait National Day, which falls on February 25. Travelers from Kuwait passing through Abu Dhabi International Airport were welcomed with Kuwaiti flags, an assortment of sweets and other activities. The special Kuwait National Day activities come… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest given a Five Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide for the third consecutive year

For the 3rd consecutive year, the palace hotel is crowned with Forbes Travel Guide’s highest honour Budapest, Hungary, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has awarded Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest a Five Star rating, its highest honour, for the third consecutive year. The property is the only hotel in Hungary that received the Five-Star… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake recognised as a Five-Star Hotel by Forbes Travel Guide

Hotel earns prestigious award as its spa and signature restaurant are also recognised, continuing iits legacy into the fourth year Hangzhou at West Lake, China, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has recognised Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake as a Five-Star Hotel, defined as “outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Nevis the only property on the island to be named a Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winner, for the third consecutive year

Four Seasons is the only resort on the island of Nevis to receive a Forbes Star rating Nevis, West Indies, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating more than 28 years of excellence and prestige within the Caribbean, Four Seasons Resort Nevis continues to shine bright among the world’s leading luxury resorts as the only property on… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler rated a Five Star hotel by Forbes Travel Guide for the fourth consecutive year

Whistler, Canada, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler has taken home the Five Star Award for the fourth consecutive year at this year’s Forbes Travel Guide 2019 Awards. The Resort is the only resort in Whistler to be given the elite status of a Five-Star property. Each year the property seeks opportunities to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca Concierge Supervisor Caroline Breyer earns golden keys from Les Clefs D’Or

Casablanca, Morocco, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announces that Concierge Supervisor Caroline Breyer has received her golden keys from Les Clefs D’Or, the only international association of professional hotel concierges. Caroline began her hospitality career in 2009 having worked as a receptionist at various 4 and 5 star Hotels in countries such as Luxembourg… 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

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

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square and Dr Burgener Switzerland launch new body treatments

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square is the exclusive brand partner of Dr Burgener Switzerland and the only Spa to offer the brands face and body treatments in the UK The new range of body treatments will be available from April 1, 2019 The Spa also announces the introduction of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris given a Five Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide for the fourth consecutive year

Paris, France, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has awarded Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris a Five Star rating, its highest honour, for the fourth consecutive year. Forbes Travel Guide highlights: “The palace hotel has become an institution in Paris, not only for its architecture and style, but also for its role in setting the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide

New York, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York has been awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide. Globally, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has a record number of awards for the fourth year running. Four Seasons Hotel New York has earned this prestigious honour consecutively since 1994. Located in the epicentre… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole awarded with Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide

The Spa at Four Seasons also recognised Jackson Hole, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide as rated Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole with Five Stars and its Spa with Four Stars for the 11th year in a row. “This award truly speaks to the service our employees provide. I am so incredibly proud… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels to develop three dual-brand Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites properties and two stand-alone Sleep Inn hotels in Phoenix metropolitan area and across California

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed agreements with Equinox Hospitality to develop three dual-brand Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites properties and two stand-alone Sleep Inn hotels. These midscale hotels will be built in the Phoenix metropolitan area and across California, and the first hotel is set to open in 2021…. Read the full press release

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

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

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

Ryanair further expands in France by launching a new base at Toulouse with 2 new based aircraft and 20 routes

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (20 Feb) announced significant expansion in France, launching a new base at Toulouse as part of its Winter 2019 schedule, with 2 new based aircraft (an total investment of $200m) and 20 routes (11 new – 8 international), which will deliver 1m customers… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality opens the first Steigenberger Hotel in Sønderborg

New hotel Alsik developed and owned by The Bitten & Mads Clausen’s Foundation and managed by RIMC Hotels & Resorts A four-storey health and beauty spa area/ Michelin star chef Jesper Koch / Market entry for Steigenberger in Northern Europe Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Deutsche Hospitality is getting… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand to spread environmental, cultural and social awareness through its “The Seasons” travel short documentary series

Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to inspire environmental, cultural and social awareness among locals and visitors alike by placing responsible tourism at the heart of “The Seasons” travel short documentary series with 12 episodes uploaded and available for viewing on the TAT Newsroom from now until October… Read the full press release

Rosewood Sand Hill named Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel

Rosewood Sand Hill Earns Prestigious Award; All Ratings Showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.com Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide today (February 20, 2018) unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Rosewood Sand Hill as a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel. In addition, Sense®, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill and… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport Authority President and CEO Keith Collins announces retirement

St. John’s, NL, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority Board of Directors announced today ( February 20, 2019) that Keith Collins, President and CEO, will retire from his position at the end of June 2019 following 15 years of leading the organization through extensive growth and advancement. “I want to thank… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Changsha Meixihu, China

158-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in West Changsha CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (February 24, 2019) announced Hyatt Place Changsha Meixihu, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Changsha, the provincial capital of Hunan province in South-Central China is officially open. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual… Read the full press release

CVG again has the lowest airfares in the region according to U.S. Department of Transportation airfare ranking report

Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for third quarter 2018, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) once again has the lowest airfares in the region. Among the top 100 U.S. domestic airports, CVG ranked #83. Overall, airfares at CVG have dropped 45… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport introduces redesigned shopping experience from spring 2019

Redesigned airport shopping from spring 2019 / Heinemann Duty Free opens three sales spaces with new concepts Hamburg, Germany, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A redesigned shopping experience awaits passengers at Hamburg Airport from spring 2019. Several shop spaces on the Passenger Pier in the airport’s security-controlled area are being remodelled. Hamburg-based company Gebr. Heinemann… Read the full press release

Tirana International Airport welcomes Albawings’ new services connecting Tirana with Germany, the United Kingdom and Greece

Dusseldorf, Stansted, Heraklion: New routes operated by Albawings to start this summer TIRANA, Albania, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Albawings, the low-cost Albanian based airline, announced today (22 February 2019) three new services connecting Tirana with Germany, the United Kingdom and Greece. The low-fare routes will commence in June 2019, with three flights a week… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes Shanghai Airlines’ direct flights between Shanghai and Budapest next summer

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport has warmly welcomed the announcement made in Shanghai on the start ot ticket sales for the direct flights between the South China metropolis and the Hungarian capital, scheduled from 7 June 2019. After launching 4 transatlantic flights at the same time in summer 2018, Budapest… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new services to Bordeaux, Palma de Mallorca and Toulouse

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is adding further network ties with Ryanair as the carrier announces that it will begin services from the Hungarian capital to Bordeaux, Palma de Mallorca and Toulouse. As weekly flights to Balearic Isle begin 6 June, the additional capacity supports the Spanish market which saw… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes cargo-partner Kft among the first tenants of its brand new cargo center

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The handover of the brand new cargo center called BUD Cargo City is scheduled for the end of 2019 at Budapest Airport. Linked with this, the construction of a second building dedicated for forwarders also commenced at the end of January. Budapest Airport now welcomes cargo-partner Kft, one… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin: global medical tourism industry is currently worth around 100 billion dollars; Forecasts for 2025 see growth reaching up to 25 per cent

Increase in international exhibitors at the Medical Tourism Pavilion – Presentations and discussion rounds on new trends and developments in the medical tourism market – New: meeting place of the European Medical Buyers’ Initiative Berlin, Germany, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The world of medical tourism has long become globalised: according to the latest report… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services appoints Mike Duffy and Mike Simpson EVP Innovation and EVP Americas respectively

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced new leadership roles for two of its most senior executives in the Americas to strengthen its global network. Paris, France, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mike Duffy and Mike Simpson will become Executive Vice President Innovation and Executive Vice President Americas respectively, reporting to Craig Smyth, CEO of WFS. Mike Duffy will use his… Read the full press release

British Airways marks its centenary with British European Airways livery

British European Airways (BEA) will be the next heritage livery to take to the skies on an Airbus 319 Aircraft goes in to the paint bay this weekend, and will return to Heathrow next month News comes after crowds gather to watch arrival of the BOAC Boeing 747 on Monday Heritage liveries entering service as… Read the full press release