CenterPoint’s 440,000-square-foot distribution hub will anchor logistics campus Oakland, Calif., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A freight distribution center placing high-demand logistics capability inside a global trade gateway will soon take shape here. The Port of Oakland said today (August 17, 2018) that work should begin this fall on a long-awaited Seaport Logistics Complex…. Read the full press release
Singapore, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Open Hotels Weekend programme returned for a second run in August 2018, with 22 hotels opening their doors to jobseekers and the general public, offering a behind-the-scenes look at working in the hotel industry. Tours were held at the hotels across two weekends on 11-12 August and 18-19 August…. Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Pete Metzger to franchise development regional vice president of the Ascend Hotel Collection brand. In this new role, Metzger will lead the growth of the brand’s footprint in North America and the Caribbean…. Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has commenced renovation works on the roof of the Sky Hall, the former transit hall at the airport. It was a striking architectural choice in the fifties to have the roof rest on pillars in the middle of the space so that it seems to hover… Read the full press release
CHICAGO,Illinois, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art (September 27– 30, 2018), announces the full list of international artists featured in the third annual program for OVERRIDE | A Billboard Project, curated by the exposition’s Director of Programming Stephanie Cristello, Exhibitor Relations & Programming Coordinator Alexis Brocchi and Chicago’s Department of… Read the full press release
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting with the 2019 summer program, SAS will offer departures every day to Boston from Copenhagen. From four departures a week, SAS will fly daily. More SAS flights to Boston. To meet growing demand from both business travelers and holidaymakers, SAS will operate daily flights starting with the… Read the full press release
BOSTON, Massachusetts, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority today (August 17, 2018) joined representatives from Avianca Airlines to announce the launch of Avianca’s direct flights from Boston to San Salvador, El Salvador – the 55th international destination served by Logan through its newly renovated Terminal E. The event included dancers from El Salvador,… Read the full press release
MANILA, Philippines, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Manila hiltonmanila.com recently announced the appointment of Dennis Leslie as the hotel’s Executive Chef. “We are glad to welcome Chef Dennis Leslie to Hilton Manila. His culinary background is backed with a fine dining experience, having worked in five star and luxury branded hotels and restaurants around Europe and… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — With its seductive, hideaway beaches, sultry sea waters, lush tropical terrain and indulgently elegant accommodations, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan naturally inspires romance, making it ideal for destination weddings, vow renewals and anniversary celebrations. Located on 1,200 acres on the island’s northern shore, known as Grenadines Estate, there are many stunning… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — With the Eid Al Adha holidays just around the corner, it’s not too late to book your perfect getaway with Holidays by flydubai. To see the exciting destinations on offer, simply visit the Holidays by flydubai website. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some of our favourite… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has just marked 60 years of scheduled flights to Delhi, the capital of India. The first regular flight between Moscow and Delhi took place on 18 August 1958 on a Tu-104. India was Aeroflot’s first country in Southeast Asia, and since then Aeroflot has been operating the… Read the full press release
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Vietjet opens sales on its Hanoi- Tokyo (Narita, Japan)route. This is the carrier’s third route to Japan, along with the other two routes connecting Vietnam to Japan (Hanoi to Osaka and Ho Chi Minh City to Osaka), to further meet with travelling and trading demands between… Read the full press release
Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — After serving more than a quarter-million passengers in the month of July, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) is continuing its pace as the second fastest growing airport in the country. July marks the seventh record-breaking month in a row for 2018, and the airport has… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A Canadian influencer, with a collective social media following of over 514,000, has been on an adventure around the West of Scotland as part of an exciting project with VisitScotland. Chris Hau, a photographer, filmmaker and wakesurfer from Toronto, caught some waves off the coast of Tiree,… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced new toys from the Emirates Fly with Me collection and Lonely Planet Kids activity kit bags for children travelling in all classes. The new range of toys will come in the top four favourite characters, as voted by customers and fans in a social… Read the full press release
Opening in April 2019, the city’s second Four Seasons hotel and residences will be located in Boston’s Back Bay Toronto, Canada, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for the debut of the second Four Seasons property in Boston, Reed Kandalaft has been appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences One Dalton Street, Boston…. Read the full press release
Florence, Italy, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Patrizio Cipollini, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has been awarded Virtuoso’s Best of the Best Hotelier of the Year 2018. The Best of the Best award by Virtuoso, the world’s leading network of luxury travel agencies, recognises every year the industry’s top properties and hoteliers. In the hotel… Read the full press release
San Francisco, U.S.A, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco announces Joerg Rodig as the General Manager to the downtown luxury hotel. Most recently, he was General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. A dynamic leader whose reputation as an innovator has made lasting impressions with his team, Rodig brings more than 20… Read the full press release
Surfside, Florida, U.S.A, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club announces Cornelia Samara as General Manager of the legendary property. A true leader in the industry, Samara is an invaluable addition to The Surf Club, bringing decades of experience and knowledge to Surfside, Florida. This role is her first appointment within the company, however… Read the full press release
The August 2018 unveiling of the hotel’s reimagined aesthetic follows the debut of Somni—one of the most lauded restaurant openings of the year—and introduction of new guest programming LOS ANGELES, CA, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills announces the completion of a comprehensive redesign of the rooms… Read the full press release
Over 1.8 million doses of vaccines transported in a single flight Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has transported over 25 tonnes of vaccines from Milan to BH airport, Bello Horizonte in Brazil on its Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. This is the largest shipment of vaccines that the air cargo carrier… Read the full press release
New York, USA, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has launched passenger handling operations at New York-JFK Airport. Already providing ground handling to over 50 airlines in the United States, this is a natural portfolio extension for dnata in New York. The launch customer is Copa… Read the full press release
Atlanta GA, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Early-bird tickets are on sale now for Sippin’ Safari presented by Groupon, coming up Saturday, September 22, 2018. The third-annual signature event will feature wine sampling, bites from local restaurants, live music on stages throughout the Zoo, evening wildlife viewing and more for Zoo-goers age 21… Read the full press release
Thematic cruises to Okinawa featuring Awamori pairing menus, cycling excursions and more Hong Kong, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Genting Cruise Lines has officially become the exclusive cruise partner of Okinawa Agricultural Cooperatives Association (JA Okinawa) and Leospo Incorporated (Leospo Inc.) with the three parties signing a Memorandum of Understanding on 10 August, through… Read the full press release
New collaboration targets 50 per cent reduction in plastic waste from tourism by 2020 Bangkok, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is enhancing its ongoing responsible tourism strategy by announcing a new ‘Travel Thailand in Style, Reduce Plastic Waste‘ collaboration initiative with various stakeholders in a bid to cut tourism-related… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — This October, Chewton Glen, a five star country house hotel and spa based in the New Forest, will be gracing Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s Rib Room restaurant to bring guests a unique countryside culinary experience in London’s Knightsbridge. Nestled on the fringe of the New Forest and within walking distance to… Read the full press release
167 Voyages Feature 11 New Ports, 4 Grand Voyages and Additional Free Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Tour Programs MIAMI, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises today (Aug. 13, 2018) revealed its 2020-2021 itineraries, which showcase 167 sailings including maiden calls to 11 new ports across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, four newly-released Grand… Read the full press release
GREENSBORO, N.C., 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards®—the world’s most generous guest rewards program spanning more than 25,000 hotels, club resorts, condos and vacation rentals—today checked-in to Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., as it prepares to welcome tens of thousands of spectators to a vacation-themed week of fun, sun and giving back at… Read the full press release
Capacity for up to 700 people Private venue hire until 1am Red carpet arrival with a sparkling drinks reception Three-course meal under the wings of the Concorde Private Concorde tours included in venue hire Personalised logo projection on Concorde DJ, dance floor, stage and starlit backboard Free onsite parking for guests For more information www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk MANCHESTER,… Read the full press release
Brendan Curran brings diverse aerospace expertise to Boeing AvionX organization Newly-created position will further mature the company’s aftermarket strategy PLANO, Texas, 2018-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today (Aug 13, 2018) named Brendan Curran president of Boeing AvionX, an organization formed last year to pursue the development and production of avionics and electronics systems. Curran,… Read the full press release