Tag Archives: Bangladesh

IATA Urges Pakistan and Bangladesh to Release Airline Revenues, Citing Severe Impact on Industry

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(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Pakistan and Bangladesh to promptly release airline revenues totaling over $720 million that are being held in violation of international agreements. With $399 million trapped in Pakistan and $323 million in Bangladesh, airlines face significant challenges in repatriating earnings crucial for operational expenses such… Read the full press release

First Crowne Plaza Hotel opens in Bangladesh’s prime central business district in Dhaka

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IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Doreen Hotels & Resorts to open Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan. Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Crowne Plaza hotel in Bangladesh in partnership with Doreen Hotels & Resorts in the heart of Gulshan 2, the prime central business and residential… Read the full press release

Emirates named ‘Airline of the Year’ for third consecutive year at the Monitor Airline of the Year 2022

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Emirates is voted ‘Airline of the Year’ for third consecutive year Airline receives top honours for premium services and in-flight entertainment system Loyalty program and cargo services recognized in award program based on consumer poll Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been named ‘Airline of the Year 2022’ in Bangladesh, clinching… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan in Bangladesh scheduled to open by the end of 2022

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The company continues growth momentum in SWA by growing its core brands across key markets Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Doreen Hotels & Resorts Limited, to open Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan in Bangladesh by the end of… Read the full press release

Emirates to increase its number of flights to the Holy City of Makkah during the upcoming Hajj season

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DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, Emirates is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah. Emirates will be operating special flights to Jeddah and Medina during the upcoming Hajj season… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of InterContinental® Dhaka

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Introduces a luxurious offering to guests visiting the capital city  Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of InterContinental® Dhaka in partnership with Bangladesh Services Limited. The luxury hotel is situated in a prime and one of the most… Read the full press release

flydubai starts flights to Chittagong, Bangladesh

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Dubai-based carrier flydubai will operate daily flights to Chittagong Flights will operate from 20 January 2019 Dubai, UAE, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today (December 9, 2018) has announced the start of flights to Chittagong in Bangladesh. The relaunched service will begin on 20 January 2019 with daily flights. Commenting on the recommencement… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

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Qatar Airways announces new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh   Airline of the Year responds to strong passenger demand with increased capacity to Colombo and Dhaka DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues to demonstrate strong global growth with the announcement of new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The ‘Airline… Read the full press release

Marriott International to support Asian University for Women (AUW)

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Marriott International pledges to support a total of 100 students at the Asian University for Women Marriott will provide mentorships, internships, fundraising scholarship and jobs over two years Bethesda, Maryland, 2017-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its global commitment to develop and empower future women leaders, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced… Read the full press release

flydubai’s inaugurates flight to Sylhet, Bangladesh

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City becomes flydubai’s third destination in Bangladesh Dubai, 2017-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight to Sylhet landed today and was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute. Upon arrival, a flydubai delegation led by Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President Commercial for GCC, Subcontinent and Africa, was met by H.E. Rashed Khan… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Silver Discoverer visited Maheshkhali Island on its first-ever cruise ship call to Bangladesh

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Miami, Florida, 2017-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea made history with the first-ever cruise ship call to Bangladesh on February 22, when Silver Discoverer visited Maheshkhali Island. Greeted by a colorful fleet of motorized rickshaws, guests were ferried into town to explore an ornate temple and then attend a welcoming ceremony… Read the full press release

flydubai launches service to Sylhet, Bangladesh starting 15 March 2017

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flydubai launches service to Sylhet, Bangladesh starting 15 March 2017   Dubai-based carrier to commence four flights a week from 15 March 2017 Dubai, UAE, 2017-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today (February 22, 2017) announced the addition of Sylhet to its network, becoming the airline’s third destination in Bangladesh after Chittagong and… Read the full press release

242 delegates from 17 countries in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh for the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF2016)

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh attracted 242 delegates from 17 countries. The event, hosted by the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, brought together delegates from the public and private sectors to share… Read the full press release

PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25

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Conference will examine how destinations can design a sustainable tourism brand BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will stage the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25. The event is being hosted generously by the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

Travel professionals gathered at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok for the first PATAcademy-HCD, December 11-14

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty-five rising star travel professionals from 13 destinations gather today for the first PATAcademy-HCD on December 11-14, 2013 at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok. The PATAcademy demonstrates PATA’s next generation commitment to lifetime Human Capital Development (HCD). Twenty-five rising stars nominated by their organisations, with, on average, five years’ work… Read the full press release

Jet Airways’ JetEscapes Offers Attractive all inclusive tour packages to Bangladesh

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MUMBAI, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Attractive all inclusive tour packages on offer ‘Amazing Bangladesh’ & ‘Best of Bangladesh’ Guests to Bangladesh may choose between two attractive all inclusive holiday packages – ‘ Amazing Bangladesh’, spread over three nights and four days, and ‘Best of Bangladesh’, spread over six nights and seven days – starting at INR… Read the full press release

Swissotel Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hotel in Bangladesh

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ZURICH, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — In addition to Swissotel’s recently announced hotel projects in a growing number of dynamic markets such as China, India and Russia, Swissotel Hotels & Resorts is expanding the portfolio with its first hotel in Bangladesh. The Swissotel Dhaka is located in the new Business District of Gulshan and is scheduled to… Read the full press release

PATA Youth Forum: Smart Businesses Are Embracing the Youth Travel Segment

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Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Next Gen travel industry professionals shared their forthright views with over 150 travel industry students and young professionals at the PATA Youth Forum on April 25 at Thammasat University in Bangkok. Interactive sessions debated on how new generations are finding, searching and connecting to travel and tourism industry now and in the… Read the full press release