Category Archives: Travel Shopping

MSC Cruises new flagship MSC Bellissima will have the largest shopping area in the fleet to date

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Largest shopping area to date with 30% more space than MSC Meraviglia Exclusive products and offers from leading international brands Pioneering retail entertainment concept offers guests an immersive shopping experience Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise company and market leader in Europe, South America and the… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa and Van Cleef & Arpels partner to offer an exclusive shopping experience for guests

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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa and Van Cleef & Arpels are offering an exclusive shopping experience for guests of the award-winning resort located in Sunny Isles Beach to shop in style at the exquisite boutique in Bal Harbour Shops.  With Van Cleef & Arpels’ 50 year anniversary of its iconic… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport to welcome new specialty retail and services vendors

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New shops, expanded stores selling high-end brands and local products Indianapolis, IN, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority Board approved five new contracts for specialty retail and services vendors today (Jan. 18, 2019)  during the IAA’s monthly board meeting at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). These contracts are the first round of approvals… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways debuts first-ever Qatar Airways Travel Boutique at Hamad International Airport

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Shoppers will be immersed into the luxurious world of Qatar Airways at this unique airline retail concept, now open to the public in HIA’s Concourse A DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free unveiled the award-winning airline’s first-ever Qatar Airways Travel Boutique on 9 January 2019 at the airline’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club unveils its latest Winter Shopping Collection

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The award-winning airline’s Privilege Club members can enjoy an exclusive up to 50 per cent discount when using their Qmiles at Oryx Galleria and select Qatar Duty Free stores from 20 – 31 December 2018 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club, is delighted to provide… Read the full press release

British Airways: Collect double Avios up until Sunday December 23, 2018

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Collect double Avios up until Sunday December 23, 2018 Avios can be collected from online shopping through British Airways Avios eStore Customers can redeem Avios for flights and upgrades as well as hotels and car hire LONDON, UK, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Shoppers often aim to avoid last minute Christmas shopping however this year they… Read the full press release

dnata expands operations and production in the Czech Republic to meet the growing demand for its inflight catering and inflight retail services

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25 additional employees, production growth of 15%, innovative technology solutions Prague, Czech Republic, 2018-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has been expanding its operations and productio­­n in the Czech Republic to meet the growing demand for its quality inflight catering and inflight retail services.  Operating a… Read the full press release

JetEscapes Holidays introduces new all-inclusive holiday packages for Dubai Shopping Festival

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Four new all-inclusive attractive holiday packages for guests – ‘Dubai Free & Easy’, ‘Magic Dubai’, ‘Mania Dubai’ and ‘Fascinating Dubai’ – starting from INR 28,740/-onwards Mumbai, India, 2018-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways’ JetEscapes Holidays today (December 17, 2018) introduced exciting, new all-inclusive Dubai holiday packages for guests planning to travel to Dubai to… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group to continue partnership with DFS and The Shilla Duty Free for another two years

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) today (Dec 04, 2018) announced that it will extend its key duty-free liquor and beauty concessions, held by DFS Venture Singapore (Pte.) Ltd and Shilla Travel Retail Pte. Ltd. respectively, for a two-year period each, starting from 2020, after the expiration of their current six-year… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines, 3Sixty and SATS finalise partnership to operate KrisShop and Scootalogue retail programmes in Singapore

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Singapore, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA), 3Sixty (formerly DFASS Group) and SATS have today (30 November 2018) finalised a shareholders’ agreement sealing the establishment of a partnership to operate KrisShop and Scootalogue retail programmes in Singapore. The joint venture, KrisShop Pte Ltd, will launch operations on 1 December 2018. The finalisation of… Read the full press release

Marriott International CFO Leeny Oberg to present at Barclays 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Leisure, Restaurant and Food Retail Conference

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Bethesda, MD, 2018-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Leeny Oberg, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the Barclays 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Leisure, Restaurant and Food Retail Conference, to be held on Wednesday, December 5.  Ms. Oberg’s remarks will be at approximately 1:30 p.m., Eastern Time, and… Read the full press release

Dior Les Parfums Podium launched at Hamad International Airport

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Passengers at HIA are invited to share their love of perfume with DIOR Renowned Dior in-house Perfumer-Creator, Mr. François Demachy guest of honour at podium launch DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspired by the love of perfume, Qatar Duty Free (QDF) and Parfums Christian Dior have launched a Dior Les Parfums Podium… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains: more shoppers are taking advantage of reduced day return fares from England to enjoy Glasgow’s Christmas attractions

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Thousands of visitors taking advantage of Virgin Trains’ reduced fares from England Visitor numbers to Glasgow surge over festive period The best shopping experience in the UK outside of London is just a short train ride away LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — THOUSANDS more shoppers are crossing the border with Virgin Trains… Read the full press release

Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront

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Family activities, Santa photo ops and workshops Nov. 23 through Dec. 24 Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop, a new pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront from November 23 through December 24. The Winter Wonderland will feature free, kid-friendly, activities: Black… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces launch of a special year-end Amazing Thailand Grand Sale promotion with “Passport Privileges”

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching its year-end Amazing Thailand Grand Sale promotion with a unique “Passport Privileges” twist, targeting arrivals from short-haul markets from ASEAN, East Asia and South Asia. H.E. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports (above photo, speaking), said: “This promotion is… Read the full press release

British Airways offers tips for travellers on the hunt for bargains at home and abroad

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Black Friday kicks off one of the biggest weekends in shopping history, already overtaking the Boxing Day spike of the highest internet searches with over £7.8 billion spent online and instore across the UK alone. Now much more than a one-day event, it’s grown into a four-day retail… Read the full press release

Shannon Duty Free named among Ireland’s Top Five and ‘National Visitor Store’ of the Year at the Annual Retail Excellence Ireland Awards

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Historic store named among Ireland’s Top Five and ‘National Visitor Store’ of the Year  Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Duty Free, the world’s first and most famous Duty Free, has scooped honours in the Annual Retail Excellence Ireland Awards. In the latest in a run of awards for Shannon Group companies, the… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free announces the launch of its new AIGNER luxury pop-up boutique at Hamad International Airport

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The pop-up opens its doors to the latest collection of AIGNER: AIGNER Wunderkammer DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to announce the launch of its new AIGNER luxury pop-up boutique at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Passengers travelling through the airport can now discover the elite world of… Read the full press release

Heathrow announces launch of sustainable shopping bag to raise funds for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have partnered to develop an exclusive sustainable shopping bag for passengers to raise funds for Kew’s science work as a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge. The bag was created exclusively for Heathrow by Kew and Wakehurst using an illustration… Read the full press release

Explore the Christmas markets and enjoy a ‘Winter Wonderland’ kitchen party at Jumeirah Frankfurt

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Discover Christmas markets and the ‘winter wonderland’ kitchen party Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — For those looking to celebrate the festive season in pure luxury, Jumeirah Frankfurt is the perfect place to go. Explore the Christmas markets on the hotel’s doorstep and enjoy a ‘Winter Wonderland’ kitchen party, Jumeirah Frankfurt is pulling out all the… Read the full press release

Belgian chocolatier Godiva to launch its first in-store interactive wall display at Hamad International Airport

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New concept to delight chocolate lovers at HIA Interactive display is a first of its kind for Godiva DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has partnered with premium Belgian chocolatier Godiva to launch its first in-store interactive wall display in travel retail designed to appeal to chocolate-loving passengers travelling… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free announces the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA)

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Passengers can capture and share their favourite moments at the Prada Voyage Podium DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to announce the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Passengers will be able to capture their favourite moments at a Prada Voyage photo… Read the full press release

Why The Best Safaris Are In Kenya – Masai Mara & Amboseli

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2018-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya is the land of giants, where the some of the world’s largest land mammals roam free! Kenya is Africa’s crowning jewel, jam-packed with paradisiac beaches, friendly people, captivating cultures and so much more.  Discover the region with kenyasafarideals.com a tour operator offering  incredible deals for  Kenya… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport to introduce new larger Duty Free offering with Lagardere Travel Retail

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Doubling the size of the international retail space at Christchurch Airport is one of the many changes coming as a result of the appointment of a new world leading concessionaire. The airport has just signed a new eight-year concession with Lagardere Travel Retail, which, along with the… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport introduces the world’s first online marketing portal for Alipay merchants

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Christchurch Airport is introducing the world’s first online marketing portal for Alipay merchants. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport’s ‘South’ programme is leading the New Zealand rollout of Alipay, a Chinese smartphone app and payment system that has more than 800-million users. Alipay is rapidly becoming the most popular way for… Read the full press release

Emirates announces travel and lifestyle partnerships with Uber and Emaar Malls

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Latest initiative with Uber underscores the airline’s commitment to offer customers greater convenience Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its travel and lifestyle partnerships to continue offering exclusive benefits and greater convenience for its customers. The latest initiatives with global leading ride-sharing app, Uber and local… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays unveils offers to Europe’s magical Christmas markets

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — We may have just enjoyed one of the hottest summers on record in the UK but with the weather taking a chilly turn and the Christmas countdown starting, now is the time to book a visit to one of Europe’s magical Christmas markets. With a merry selection of… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free opens TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East

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Passengers travelling through HIA can personalise their TUMI products at the store DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has partnered with TUMI to launch TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East. The TUMI store will be the ultimate destination for travellers looking for a unique… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association announces new Strategic Partnership agreement with Mastercard

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new Strategic Partnership agreement with Mastercard, a technology company in the global payments industry. As part of the agreement, Mastercard will work with the Association and its members in providing collaboration and mentorship to strengthen tourism and drive digital transformation across… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club launches its latest Summer Shopping Collection

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From 10 August–10 September, Privilege Club members can take advantage of an exclusive 50 per cent discount when using their Qmiles at select Qatar Duty Free stores and at Oryx Galleria DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club, is delighted to provide its valued members an… Read the full press release