Category Archives: Travelers

Wyndham Hotel Group’s Latin America and Caribbean portfolio registered record room growth in the second quarter of 2015

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Hotel Giant Adds 11 New Properties in Second Quarter Bringing Portfolio in the Region to 146 properties across more than 17 countries and territories Parsippany, NJ, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced that its Latin America and Caribbean portfolio registered record room growth in the second quarter of 2015. The world’s largest… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will undergo an extensive renovation of its public space and guest rooms over the next two years

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CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is a full participant in The Ritz-Carlton hotel portfolio and all of its programs. Guests are able to make reservations on www.ritzcarlton.com and will be eligible for the benefits of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards guest loyalty program.  The hotel will undergo an extensive renovation of… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin and IPK International analyse the travel flows of Chinese tourists

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Rapid growth in short trips – Strong above-average rises in Asia and North America trips – Europe loses market share – ITB Berlin and IPK International analyse the travel flows of Chinese tourists BERLIN, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chinese love of travelling is tremendous. After two decades of rapid and mostly double-digit… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrated expansion in Pakistan with VIP dinner featuring the launch of a community initiative

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Award-winning airline celebrates successful start of flights to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad Qatar Airways commemorates Pakistan expansion with Community Initiative MULTAN, Pakistan, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways hosted a signature event at the Ramada Hotel Multan, to celebrate its rapid expansion in Pakistan, with new flights launched to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad on… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free with L’Oréal Luxe create exclusive pop-up store for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport (HIA)

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“When East Meets West” concept showcases fragrances from five different perfume houses in an exclusive and interactive environment DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in conjunction with L’Oréal Luxe, has created an exclusive pop-up experience for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport (HIA) this summer. Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint… Read the full press release

S7 Priority Programme and Moscow Pass and Piter Pass the first to offer tourist card in Moscow and Saint Petersburg

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MOSCOW, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global alliance, is announcing the partnership between the S7 Priority Programme and Moscow Pass and Piter Pass, which are the first to offer a tourist card in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. From now on members of the S7 Priority frequent flyer programme will be… Read the full press release

The 21st Annual Central Coast Hair Design & Beauty Expo returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on October 4, 2015

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Santa Cruz, CA, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The 21st Annual Central Coast Hair Design & Beauty Expo returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s historic Cocoanut Grove on October 4, 2015. Some of the most influential stylists and platform artists in the business will demonstrate new techniques and offer fresh ideas to inspire stylists and… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® awarded the Quality Accreditation Marque by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers

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London, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has been awarded the Quality Accreditation (QA) Marque by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) for all its managed properties across London. The ASAP is the trade association for the UK serviced apartment sector – defined as… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® adds newly constructed 100-unit multifamily apartment complex in the vibrant South Lake Union sector of Seattle

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it added a newly constructed 100-unit multifamily apartment complex in the vibrant South Lake Union sector of Seattle. This LEED Silver certified complex, newly re-named Oakwood Seattle South Lake Union, is the fifth acquisition… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line announces exciting and exotic new itineraries for the brand’s autumn/winter 2016/17 deployment

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Highlights include Norwegian Star sailing to Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand; new 3-, 4-, 6- and 7-night itineraries aboard Norwegian Epic from Port Canaveral; and new South American itineraries featuring Brazil aboard Norwegian Sun Wiesbaden, 2015-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line today announced exciting and exotic new itineraries for the brand’s… Read the full press release

Travelport: Global travel agency TravelStore returns and signs new multi-year agreement

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Langley, UK, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, announces that the global travel agency, TravelStore, has returned as its customer after six years and has signed a new, multi-year agreement for its business in Portugal, Spain, Angola and Mozambique. TravelStore has recognized the significant investment Travelport has made in… Read the full press release

Travelport announces new agreement with UNISTER Travel, the leading provider of online travel services in Germany

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Langley, UK, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform has today announced a new agreement with UNISTER Travel, the leading provider of online travel services in Germany. UNISTER Travel operates a number of high-profile online travel portals in Germany, with brands such as Ab-In-Den-Urlaub.de, Ab-In-Den-Urlaub-Deals.de, Fluege.de and Reisen.de which together attract… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. announces the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile

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The 200-room property is the brand’s second hotel in South America Santiago, Chile, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile. The hotel is situated immediately adjacent to the existing 280-room Santiago Marriott in the Las Condes business district filled with restaurants,… Read the full press release

24/7 Wall Street includes Marriott International, Inc. in its “2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame”

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Bethesda, MD, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and opinion company, has selected Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) for its “2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame” for the company’s strong core value of “putting people first” and focus on employee satisfaction, which it says  leads to exceptional customer service. 24/7… Read the full press release

Marriott and the NBA announce partnership

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Marriott Rewards Members Will Have Access to Unique NBA Experiences in 12 Cities Around the World, Starting this Week in Johannesburg, South Africa Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today a partnership that makes the global lodging company the Official Hotel of several marquee… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Duty Free to open the world’s first Sephora pop up stores in an airport at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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The World’s First Airport Duty Free Sephora Store Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Duty Free, in partnership with DFS and Sephora, is set to open the world’s first Sephora pop up stores in an airport at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The stores, which will be open at Terminal… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport: Expanded security regulations come into effect with respect to checking for explosives on September 1, 2015

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Expanded Security Checks at Airports starting in the Fall 2015 VIENNA, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Security is a top priority in air traffic: On September 1, 2015, expanded security regulations come into effect with respect to checking for explosives at European and thus also Austrian airports. Passengers, hand luggage and electronic devices have… Read the full press release

Noma to temporarily close in Copenhagen to open its new waterfront home at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour; part of collaboration with Tourism Australia and Lendlease

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SYDNEY, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the world’s best restaurants, Noma, today announced it will relocate to Sydney for ten weeks from January 2016, to share the best of Australian produce as seen through the eyes of head chef, René Redzepi, and his team. Noma will temporarily close in Copenhagen, Denmark to… Read the full press release

August named Virginia Craft Beer Month

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Celebrate Virginia’s craft brewery industry at more than 100 breweries RICHMOND, VA, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than 100 breweries in place and more opening every year, Virginia has become a magnet for the craft beer industry. Local love is on tap and August has been named Virginia Craft Beer Month. The world… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s budget airline Pobeda recognized as one of the top 10 airlines in a global rating published by Skyscanner

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Moscow, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s budget airline Pobeda has been recognized as one of the top 10 airlines in a global rating published by kyscanner, a leading airfare search engine. According to Skyscanner, Pobeda was ranked in fourth place among airlines worldwide, above leading budget airlines like Ryanair, Air Asia and Wizz Air. The rating of top airlines was compiled based upon reviews and voting from Skyscanner… Read the full press release

Jet Box convenience style store opens at The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Cedar Rapids, IA, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Convenience and options are at the core of what passengers want while waiting to board their planes. The Eastern Iowa Airport is responding by adding the Jet Box to the B concourse for their newest boarding gate. The Jet Box is a convenience style store that will offer… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office presents ‘Fun Summer in Macau – Tourism Carnival’ road show in Taiwan

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MACAU, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) puts on a road show titled ‘Fun Summer in Macau – Tourism Carnival’ in Taiwan from today (31 July) to 6 August. Through creative activities and partnering with locally-famous online illustrator, the event aims to promote Macau’s diverse elements of tourism and encourage… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office test runs “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” Bus Highlight Tour

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MACAU, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will soft launch the “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” Bus Highlight Tour through a local travel agency tomorrow (1 August) for a test run of 14 days, followed by an official launch on 15 August. Running on circular routes which connect points across… Read the full press release

ATTA: AdventureWeek Rebound Nepal familiarization trip highlights that Nepal is ready to welcome travelers again

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SEATTLE, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) has announced the program for AdventureWeek Rebound Nepal, a specialized familiarization (FAM) trip that highlights the fact that Nepal is ready to welcome travelers again after the April 2015 earthquake and showcases the adventure opportunities along the Great Himalaya Trails. The trip… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways appoints Cheil Network to handle its global digital and social marketing activities

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ABU DHABI, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed the Cheil Network to handle its global digital and social marketing activities, following a competitive pitch process held last month. Cheil is now responsible for delivering Etihad Airways’ strategy and creative in all digital and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa launches Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga with Yoga Master Kat Harding

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Yoga Master Kat Harding launches SUP yoga at the Island Spa MALDIVES, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The yogis at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa will be enjoying a few lessons themselves this summer.Kat Harding – Australia’s first qualified Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga instructor – is coming island-side to train Kuda… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore and Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to host the 4th Annual Passion for Food and Wine event on September 3

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The hottest charity ticket in town pairs gourmet cuisine with rare wines, specialty cocktails and unique “money can’t buy” auction items Baltimore, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is partnering with the Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to host the 4th Annual Passion for Food and Wine event on September… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay expands its international fitness program with the launch of Jim Courier Tennis program

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BALI, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bali may be renowned for its culture, hospitality and exotic charms, but it’s also becoming a destination for active travellers with an Olympic distance triathlon, marathon, beach bootcamps and yoga retreats. The latest step in this direction is a new Jim Courier Tennis program launched exclusively at Four… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports opens new facility for families at Dubai International’s Terminal 3

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — If you are travelling through Dubai International’s Terminal 3 with family and kids, a pleasant surprise awaits you at Concourse B’s Zen Garden where Dubai Airports has just opened a new facility for families. Located between Gates B7 and B8, the new family facility features a children’s area complete… Read the full press release

HMSHost and Chef Susur Lee open Lee Kitchen at Toronto Pearson International Airport

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Internationally renowned chef serves up Asian-fusion in the airport TORONTO, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Internationally acclaimed Master Chef Susur Lee’s culinary creations are taking flight—literally– with the opening of Lee Kitchen at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Chef Lee, in partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost, has opened Lee Kitchen in Terminal 1, where guests from all over… Read the full press release