Category Archives: Travelers

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo welcomes Ryan Grande as Resort Manager

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Hospitality veteran brings 10 years of hotel management experience to only Forbes Five-Star resort in Central America Costa Rica, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has appointed Ryan Grande as Resort Manager of the Forbes Five-Star luxury resort that is nestled between two beaches on the 1,400-acre (565 hectare) Peninsula Papagayo on… Read the full news article

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown partners with HATCH Mama Beauty for the ultimate Prenatal Experience and Baby Moon Package for expecting mothers

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New York, U.S.A, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month in August, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has partnered with HATCH Mama Beauty to offer the ultimate Prenatal Experience and Baby Moon Package for expecting mothers. Ultimate Prenatal Experience Designed to nurture both mama and baby, a combination of plant-based beauty products… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Whistler names Ali Mohammed as the new General Manager

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Four Seasons announces Ali Mohammed as General Manager to the world-class alpine resort Whistler, Canada, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Whistler welcomes Ali Mohammed as the new General Manager, replacing Joerg Rodig. A true world resident, Ali Mohammed has travelled extensively throughout his nearly 20 years with Four Seasons. The journey began with a Security… Read the full news article

easyJet inspires more girls to become airline pilots with launch of new campaign

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easyJet launches campaign to recruit female pilots of the future LUTON, England, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has today (28 / 08 / 2018) launched a national campaign to inspire more girls to become airline pilots. In a recruitment film released today, the airline reimagined a famous scene from Hollywood movie Catch Me If You… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels promoted Stacey Werner Shapiro to vice president and assistant general counsel

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Stacey Werner Shapiro to vice president and assistant general counsel. In addition to supporting many strategic business projects, Werner Shapiro will expand her role to manage the legal aspects of real estate and… Read the full news article

Emirates announces expanded service to Riyadh from 1 September 2018

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a fourth daily flight to the Saudi capital from 1 September 2018. The addition of the fourth daily service will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Riyadh to 28. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior… Read the full news article

Emirates offer special fares to the Scottish capital to celebrate its inaugural flight to Edinburgh on October 1st

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the inaugural flight to Edinburgh on October 1st, Emirates is offering passengers attractive fares to the Scottish capital. Travellers in the UAE can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today until 10th September 2018 for travel between 1st October and… Read the full news article

The Port of Oakland promotes Thanh Vuong to Principal Engineer in the Maritime Project Design and Delivery Department

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Thanh Vuong oversees capital improvements, dredging and cranes Oakland, Calif., 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland today (August 28, 2018) promoted Thanh Vuong to Principal Engineer in the Maritime Project Design and Delivery Department. The department manages more than $50 million worth of seaport capital projects each year and provides upkeep… Read the full news article

JJ Ruddle’s restaurant opens at Shannon Airport

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New restaurant, the final phase of a €2.1m investment in the food and beverage facilities, opens at Shannon Airport Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The standard for airport food in Ireland has been reset, with a new offering in Shannon stirring up memories of the glory days of dining there. In another… Read the full news article

Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya to make its debut on 9 September 2018

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SURABAYA,INDONESIA, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood’s first serviced apartment in Surabaya, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya will be making its debut on 9 September 2018. Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya is part of a mixed-use development in Kertajaya within East Surabaya, offering a combination of 144 hotel rooms and fully furnished serviced apartments…. Read the full news article

Historic Environment Scotland announces Gaelic volunteer programmes at Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban and Arnol Blackhouse on the Isle of Lewis

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Volunteer programmes at Scotland’s historic places form part of our Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2023. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced Gaelic volunteer programmes at Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban and Arnol Blackhouse on the Isle of Lewis, as part of the launch of its Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2023. This is… Read the full news article

Historic Environment Scotland invites visitors to celebrate Blackness Castle’s status as a film location this weekend 1-2 September

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors are invited to celebrate Blackness Castle’s status as a film location with Historic Environment Scotland’s first On Location event this weekend (Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September). Visitors can find out more about the locations and techniques used for filming at Blackness Castle, explore the medieval encampment, learn… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia’s Business Events Australia Greater China Showcase to be held in Australia for the very first time this November

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Sydney, Australia, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia’s major incentive showcase for the China market – the Business Events Australia Greater China Showcase – will be held in Australia for the very first time this coming November. Capitalising on strong awareness and demand for Australia by Chinese incentive planners, the Showcase will provide key… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia hosts Aussie Specialist Program at Corroboree Asia trade event at the Gold Coast

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Sydney, Australia, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 100 Australian tourism businesses are on the Gold Coast this week meeting with close to 300 Aussie Specialist travel sellers from key Asian markets to strengthen their specific product knowledge and enhance their ability to promote and sell Australia. Hosted by Tourism Australia in partnership with… Read the full news article

Arkansas Razorback fans are invited on Friday, August 31 for the BIGGEST Hog Call – EVER!

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Arkansas Razorback fans are invited to stand up as ONE fan base and Call the Hogs for the BIGGEST Hog Call – EVER. Public events will be held in Fayetteville and Little Rock where fans across the state can rally and call the Hogs in unison as ONE… Read the full news article

The 11th PATAcademy-HCD ‘Going Green how to run a sustainable resort’ to take place in Langkawi, Malaysia in December

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The 11th PATAcademy-HCD, under the theme ‘Going Green how to run a sustainable resort’, is set to take place at the award-winning Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa (FLGK) in Langkawi, Malaysia on December 11-13, 2018. Organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the latest programme focuses on… Read the full news article

Eric Born agrees to extend its contract as President and CEO of Swissport International AG to December 31, 2019

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — HNA Group and Eric Born announced today (27.08.2018) that they have agreed to extend Eric Born’s contract as President and CEO of Swissport International AG to December 31, 2019. “Given Eric’s outstanding leadership, his understanding of the airport ground services and air cargo handling industry, and his… Read the full news article

World Tourism Organization: International tourist arrivals grew 7% in 2017, the highest increase since 2010

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — International tourist arrivals grew 7% in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest collection of Tourism Highlights. Growth in arrivals was echoed by a strong increase in exports generated by tourism, which reached US$ 1.6 trillion in 2017, making tourism… Read the full news article

GBTA awards three distinguished members during GBTA Convention 2018 in San Diego

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Alexandria, VA, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – awarded three distinguished members during GBTA Convention 2018 in San Diego. Direct Member of the Year—Stephen Gheerow, Travel Services Manager, Ford Foundation Direct Member of the Year—Connie Smith, Manager of Global Services, McCain… Read the full news article

ACI World launches policy paper on drones providing informed and practical recommendations for airports

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Montreal, Canada, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the rapid growth of the drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) market worldwide, Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (August 27, 2018) launched a policy paper on drones providing informed and practical recommendations for airports. Drone operations are expected to soon surpass the number of… Read the full news article

Norwegian Cruise Line presents new brochure with sailings through April 2020 — its largest European campaign in history

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For the first time six ships will operate in Europe in summer 2019 The newest ships Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy will expand capacity in Alaska in the summer of 2019 Winter 2019/2020: New Norwegian Encore will sail the Caribbean Wiesbaden, Germany, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — “Sea” more of Europe than ever before:… Read the full news article

Sunwing resumes weekly direct flight services from Montreal and Toronto to St. Maarten this winter

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The tour operator will once again be the exclusive vacation package provider for Sonesta Resorts Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is pleased to announce that St. Maarten will be offered as a vacation destination once again for this coming winter. The travel company will be resuming year-round, weekly direct flight services… Read the full news article

Sunwing returns to the Caribbean island of Bonaire with more accommodation and diving options for travellers to choose from

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Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — After a successful inaugural season, Sunwing is pleased to announce it will be returning to the Caribbean island of Bonaire and offering travellers more accommodation and diving options to choose from this winter.  Sunwing is the only Canadian tour operator to offer direct flights to Bonaire. Weekly Sunday flights from… Read the full news article

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes Primera Air’s nonstop, low-fare service to London

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Low-cost trans-Atlantic carrier announces second route to Brussels at event with state, local officials Washington, D.C., 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport and Primera Air, a low-cost European airline, celebrated the National Capital Region’s first nonstop, low-fare service to London on Thursday with delegations from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District… Read the full news article

Royal Schiphol Group welcomes Kees Boef as new director of Corporate Affairs

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Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Kees Boef (52) will become the new director of Corporate Affairs of Royal Schiphol Group as of 1 October 2018. He currently serves as Corporate Communications Director at Achmea (since 2015). He also worked at Schiphol earlier in his career. Kees Boef has considerable experience in… Read the full news article

Qantas to upgrade lounges in Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Tamworth and Tokyo through its extended lounge improvement program

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (23RD AUGUST 2018) announced an extension of its global lounge improvement program. The multi-million dollar program will see the national carrier upgrade six lounges in Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Tamworth and Tokyo. Announcing the investment as part of its record financial results, Qantas Group CEO… Read the full news article

Qantas Group to open its Pilot Academy across two locations in Australia

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has today (23RD AUGUST 2018) confirmed it will open its Pilot Academy across two locations in regional Australia to meet anticipated demand. The Academy is part of the Qantas Group’s plans to build a long-term talent pipeline for its airlines and the broader industry to meet… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways partners with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to offer its “Space Flight 2018” passengers actual Japanese space meals

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“Space Flight 2018” passengers on the Narita-Houston flight to experience Japanese space meals and exclusive space video content Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are partnering to take passengers on the Narita-Houston flight out of this world in honor of Space Day and… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Larnaca in Cyprus

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce a new hotel opening – the Radisson Blu Hotel,  Larnaca in Cyprus. One of the oldest continuously inhabited countries in the world, this destination is a perfect addition… Read the full news article

Windlestraw achieves VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality Assurance Award

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A LUXURY restaurant with rooms situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders has achieved VisitScotland’s most prestigious Quality Assurance (QA) accolade. Windlestraw, an Edwardian manor overlooking the Tweed Valley in Walkerburn, is home to an intimate restaurant, gardens and six bedrooms. VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality… Read the full news article