Category Archives: Travelers

UNWTO welcomes Belarus’ decision to implement a 30-day visa-free policy to citizens of 74 states travelling through Minsk airport

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) welcomes Belarus’ decision to implement a 30-day visa-free policy to citizens of 74 states travelling through Minsk airport. The decision is the latest of several national policy changes aimed at safer and more seamless travel, for which UNWTO strongly advocates. UNWTO supports the… Read the full news article

New digital campaign by VisitScotland highlights the valuable role of young people in the country’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As thousands of graduates and school leavers across Scotland consider their next career move, a new digital campaign by VisitScotland is highlighting the valuable role of young people in the country’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector. Future Focus, inspired by Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018, explores… Read the full news article

Heathrow to use Textio to highlight unconscious bias in job adverts

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Heathrow is the first UK airport to use Textio to highlight unconscious bias in job adverts – other companies who use the programme report a 23% increase in female applicants In September, Heathrow will launch the airport’s first career returners programme supporting individuals looking to step back into professional roles Announcements follow Heathrow’s signing of the Women… Read the full news article

New 1000 sq.ft. HARRY POTTER™ SHOP opens at Heathrow Terminal 5 departure lounge

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — THE new HARRY POTTER™ SHOP has officially opened its doors at Heathrow Terminal 5. The new 1000 sq.ft. space, which is nearly double the size of the previous store, will be situated in Terminal 5 departure lounge. The new HARRY POTTER™ SHOP will offer a wider selection of… Read the full news article

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park opens in the heart of Sydney’s creative scene

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New hotel is located in Chippendale with easy access to business and exciting leisure destinations Sydney, Australia, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers and staycationing Sydney-siders will soon be able to immerse themselves in Sydney’s burgeoning Central Park Precinct, with the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park. Strategically located in… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International: brand investments will be on display at the 2018 Global Business Traveler Association (GBTA) Convention

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Company Reinforces Commitment to Business Travel at Global Business Travel Association Convention ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of today’s business travelers and making travel managers’ jobs easier through substantial brand investments – all of which will be on display at the… Read the full news article

Australian Josh Kerr won the opening round single-fin division at the 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

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Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy has kicked off in stunning conditions with Australian Josh Kerr taking out the opening round single-fin division. Sultans turned it on for the opening day of the world’s most luxurious surfing event with clean 4-to-6 foot waves rifling… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways sponsors the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show for the second consecutive year

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Qatar Airways celebrated its one-year anniversary of direct service to Dublin in June Award-winning airline is a proud sponsor of this prestigious event DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to sponsor the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show as the Official… Read the full news article

Mehdi Eftekari will lead the team at the new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

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Unique resort features will include organic on-site vineyards and winery A destination restaurant showcasing local flavours Romantic retreats for couples and full-service programming for families Multiple pools and a world class spa Creative event spaces for up to 200 guests A streetside tasting room and general store Napa Valley, U.S.A., 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

Nick Solomon appointed Resort Manager of the newly opened Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

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Relocating from his native Cape Town, Solomon brings with him a wealth of experience from roles in South Africa and Seychelles Seychelles, Desroches Island, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Nick Solomon has been appointed Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, which opened its doors on March 1, 2018. Charged with overseeing the Resort’s… Read the full news article

Summer Wang will lead the marketing for Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai

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Pudong, Shanghai, China, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai announces the appointment of Summer Wang as its Director of Marketing, effective July 30, 2018. Summer joined the Four Seasons family in 2011 at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai as Director of Sales. She was then transferred and promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing at… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline of the 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018

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Signing ceremony held in Indonesia to mark partnership  45 participating nations to gather in Indonesia for the spectacular global sporting event The national carrier of the State of Qatar unites fans from around the globe in Jakarta and Palembang Qatar Airways flies three times per day to Jakarta DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

British Airways infographic: what and who is on your average British Airways flight

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Over 7,000 items loaded onto the average British Airways aircraft to cater for customers on their summer holidays That includes 798 glasses, 388 quarter bottles of wine, 350 bags of pretzels, 78 toilet rolls and 282 blankets Study also showed almost half of customers are travelling alone and over a quarter are travelling as a… Read the full news article

IHG® Business Edge: IHG® introduces a comprehensive program designed for SMEs

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has introduced IHG® Business Edge, a comprehensive program designed to enhance the corporate travel experience for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs). Prior to launch, 1,500 companies have already signed up as members, eager to benefit from… Read the full news article

IHG announces second voco™ signing for Australia

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Entrepreneur Martyn Barnes has signed a management agreement to badge his new Yarra Valley property as voco™, IHG’s new upscale hotel brand, making it the second voco signing for Australia. Victoria’s Yarra Valley has built a reputation as one of Australia’s premier wine regions, famous for… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels breaks ground on 132-room Cambria Hotel Milwaukee slated to open in 2019

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Integrated Plankinton Milwaukee, LLC, an affiliate of Chicago-based Murphy Development Group (MDG), have broken ground on the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee. The four-story, 132-room property is slated to open in the summer of 2019, expanding Cambria’s presence in key Midwestern cities and in Wisconsin, where the brand… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou appoints Giancarlo Di Francesco as Executive Chef

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Guangzhou, China, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recently appointed Giancarlo Di Francesco as Executive Chef. Giancarlo was born in Italy and with abundant Asian culinary experience, his fusion of authentic Italian culinary artistry and Asian cuisine culture is well developed. Born and raised not far from the Adriatic coast of Italy in a region… Read the full news article

Radisson announces the signing of its first Radisson hotel in the Middle East at Dubai’s DAMAC Hills in UAE

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson hotel in the Middle East at Dubai’s DAMAC Hills in the United Arab Emirates. The new signing is in partnership with leading Dubai-based… Read the full news article

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel launches new accommodation package that will excite the most versed culinary connoisseur

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London, UK, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel has extended its accommodation package catalogue this month with an experience set to excite the most versed culinary connoisseur. The package has been created in partnership with Sweet Tooth Tours, a Belgravia foodie tour enterprise run by founder Lynne Staartjes, which showcases some of the finest desserts,… Read the full news article

Jet Airways launches a special nine day global fare sale to celebrate India’s 72nd Independence Day

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Guests booking from India to enjoy up to 30% savings* on international fares 109 European destinations at attractive fares to explore on Jet Airways’ aligned flights with partner carriers Mumbai, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full service international airline, today (Aug 7, 2018) announced a special nine day global fare… Read the full news article

YYC welcomes new twice-weekly, non-stop WestJet service between Calgary and Terrace, B.C.

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WestJet Encore brings more Bombardier Q400s to the Skeena Valley  CALGARY, Alberta, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today (August 7, 2018) announced new twice-weekly, non-stop service between Calgary and Terrace, B.C., effective September 4, 2018. This new route brings the number of nonstop destinations WestJet serves from Calgary to 63, more than any other… Read the full news article

British author Jane Austen graces Norwegian’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is proud to announce that British author Jane Austen has taken to the skies as her portrait adorns the tail fin of a Norwegian Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The world-renowned author inspired generations with her best-known works including Sense & Sensibility, Pride & Prejudice and Emma…. Read the full news article

Manchester Airport welcomes increased frequency on Jet Airways’ new direct Manchester to Mumbai service

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MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has increased the frequency on its new direct Manchester to Mumbai service, before the first plane has even taken off. The airline will now offer five flights a week to the Indian city, giving people of the North increased flexibility and… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Athens

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CHICAGO, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 8, 2018) the opening of Grand Hyatt Athens, marking the first Hyatt hotel in the Greek capital and the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in Greece. The luxury property is located on Syngrou Avenue next to the Onassis Cultural Centre and combines dramatic… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company hosts workshops to ensure a smooth transition to BIA’s new Passenger Terminal Building

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted the second in a series of workshops for Bahrain International Airport (BIA) stakeholders to discuss the national Operations Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) platform, that aims to ensure a smooth transition to BIA’s new Passenger Terminal Building. In attendance were senior officials from… Read the full news article

Kuwait Airlines’ inaugural flight from Kuwait International Airport’s new passenger terminal arrives at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — His Excellency the Minister of Finance, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received his Kuwaiti counterpart, His Excellency Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf and his accompanying delegation who arrived at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) aboard Kuwait Airlines’ inaugural flight from Kuwait International Airport’s (KIA) new passenger terminal, T4…. Read the full news article

Sheremetyevo remained the leader in punctuality according to the US company Flightstats

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Sheremetyevo International Airport ranked second among the fastest growing airports according to Air Transport World rating. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The number of takeoff and landing operations in Sheremetyevo increased by 12,9% to 300708 in 2017. It is 36338 more than in 2016. Sheremetyevo also has remained the leader punctuality in the rating… Read the full news article

SJC deploys facial recognition technology to facilitate the arrival and departure of international travelers

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Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) Partners with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to Become the First West Coast Airport Committed to Using Facial Recognition Technology to Facilitate the Arrival and Departure of All International Travelers San José, Calif., 2018-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) announced today (August 6,… Read the full news article

Tirana International Airport welcomes new Wizz Air service between Tirana and Dortmund

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TIRANA, Albania, 2018-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today (7 August 2018) a new service connecting Tirana with the German city of Dortmund. The low-fare route will commence on 30 October 2018, with three weekly flights, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Seats on the… Read the full news article

easyJet seeks to hire 28 data scientists to join in its drive towards data

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LUTON, England, 2018-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (07 / 08 / 2018) launched a recruitment drive for 28 data scientists to join in the airline’s drive towards data. The new positions come as Luca Zuccoli, the airline’s first Chief Data Officer, is due to join this month. easyJet creates… Read the full news article