Travel News in Stockholm honored Radisson Blu Sweden with Grand Travel Award – Best International Hotel Chain

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand Travel Awards is organized by Travel News in Stockholm and it is the largest travel industry media in Sweden, both in print and online. The votes are casted by 1,200 travel agents, PCOs, DMCs and travel planners. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Radisson Blu wins… Read the full press release

Airbnb to team up with Capitol Records and Cashmere Agency during the 2014 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX

Exclusive artist-curated pop-ups from Snoop Dogg, Capital Cities and Allen Stone with special daily programming to provide an array of exciting sounds, tastes and sights for a one–of-a-kind festival experience SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company today announced it is teaming up with Capitol Records and… Read the full press release

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd to operate its collection of luxury hotels and travel experiences under new brand name, Belmond

New name designed to increase brand recognition in order to drive growth by attracting new guests and stimulating visits from existing customers across the breadth of iconic hotel and travel collection Enables Company to enhance its strong customer loyalty and one-of-a-kind luxury experiences Company expects to invest $5.0 million in new brand during first year,… Read the full press release

Deering Seafood Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary on March 30th at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler, Miami

MIAMI, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Get ready to party! The team behind this year’s Deering Seafood Festival have planned a non-stop island celebration in honor of their 10th anniversary, complete with delicious catch from the waters of the world, a fun-filled kids’ adventure called “10 Leagues Under the Sea,” stilt walkers, a Junkanoo musical parade and… Read the full press release

Aeroflot took delivery of new Boeing 777-300ER named in honour of Russian Nobel Prize winner for Literature Ivan Bunin

Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER named in honour of Ivan Bunin, the Russian writer, poet and critic who was the first Russian Nobel Prize winner for Literature. This is the sixth aircraft of an order for sixteen B777. The 777-300ER is configured in a three-class arrangement, with business-, economy- and comfort-class salons. Aeroflot’s comfort… Read the full press release

90 young sea turtles released during the 20th Laguna Phuket Sea Turtle Release Ceremony on 21 February, 2014

Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The 20th Laguna Phuket Sea Turtle Release Ceremony, held on 21 February, 2014, saw 90 young sea turtles released into the sunset waters of the Andaman Sea on the Angsana Laguna Phuket beachfront. The beach ceremony, joined by more than 500 donors and spectators, was part of Laguna Phuket’s… Read the full press release

GOLF: Legendary pro Jim McLean to give golf enthusiasts three-day exclusive golf tutorial at Rosewood Mayakoba, May 21-24, 2014

An Ideal Package for the Advanced Golfer Looking to Improve On-Course Performance Riviera Maya, MEXICO, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Golf enthusiasts will flock to the stunning Rosewood Mayakoba, home to the only Jim McLean Golf School in Mexico, May 21 – 24, 2014, to receive personalized sessions from the legendary pro himself during an exclusive,… Read the full press release

UNWTO released its program and activities planned for the ITB Travel Trade Show 2014 in Berlin, Germany, 5-9 March

MADRID, Spain, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The launch of an international campaign against trafficking, the 4th Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting dedicated this year to visa facilitation and the meeting of World Tourism Network on Child Protection, are among UNWTO’s activities during the ITB Travel Trade Show 2014 (Berlin, Germany, 5-9 March, 2014). 4th Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting on Visa Facilitation… Read the full press release

Emirates named the most valuable airline brand worldwide according The Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2014

Retains #1 ranking in the Middle East, brand value up 34 per cent DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, is the most valuable airline brand worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to The Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2014 that was released this week. The airline,… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific took delivery of the first of three Airbus A330 aircraft

MANILA, Philippines, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), took delivery of the first of three Airbus A330 aircraft it will receive for the year. CEB’s brand-new Airbus-A330 arrived at the NAIA Airport today, February 21, 2014. CEB is due to take delivery of two additional Airbus A330s in May and August 2014…. Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to significantly expand number of intercontinental flights for summer 2014

• Higher number of intercontinental flights • New: Newark and Tehran, Ibiza and Lamezia Terme • Europe: More frequent flights to London and Frankfurt • Austria: Ticket tax leads to reduced passenger volume, reduction in flights to Salzburg and Klagenfurt Vienna, Austria, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the conversion of its cabins, Austrian Airlines now has all… Read the full press release

Wizz Air increased the number of reserved seats on all of its flights

WIZZ AIR RESPONDS TO INCREASED DEMAND FROM PASSENGERS FOR RESERVED SEATING ALLOWING QUICKER BOARDING AND DISEMBARKING Budapest, Hungary, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it has increased the number of reserved seats on all of its flights. The Reserved Seat option will be increased by… Read the full press release

Aeroflot took delivery of new A320 fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic Sharklets wing-tips

Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new A320 fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic Sharklets wing-tips. The aircraft has been named in honour of Sergey Botkin, one of the founding fathers of Russian medical science, who made a great contribution to modern medical science and education. Sharklets improve aircraft aerodynamics and reduce fuel consumption (up to 4 per cent, according to Airbus). These new wing-tips… Read the full press release

The 33rd Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this Saturday, February 22, 2014

Competitors Make it a Souper-Clamifragilisticexpialidocious Event SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 33rd Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off is firing things up at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this Saturday, February 22, 2014. Both professional and amateur chefs will prepare sixty-five chowders. Admission to the rain or shine event is free; tasting kits are… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport announced it offers about 400 rail connections daily

Frankfurt Airport Offers About 400 Rail Connections Daily Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Excellently networked: Besides being one of the world’s largest aviation hubs, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is renowned for being well-connected by rail – with numerous regional and national destinations in Germany, plus international destinations in neighboring countries. At FRA, it couldn’t be easier or… Read the full press release

Two airlines lease terminal space at Kansas City International Airport for their flight crews totaling nearly 600 employees

Kansas City, MO, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that two airlines are leasing terminal space and are making Kansas City International Airport a base for their flight crews totaling nearly 600 employees. Travelers may not see these employees because all of the activity occurs in non-public areas. The Department… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo Airport named the best European airport in terms of quality of passenger servicing according to Airports Council International’s ASQ Rating

Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo Airport was named the best European airport in terms of quality of passenger servicing, according to the reputable program ASQ (Airport Service Quality) of the Airports Council International (ACI) The second year in a row, Sheremetyevo Airport confirms its status as the best airport in Europe in terms of level of service. Thus, Sheremetyevo Airport is the first Russian airport to have taken the honour of leadership… Read the full press release

Qantas Freight to relocate its UK office and all operations to dnata City cargo logistics centre at London’s Heathrow airport

Heathrow’s newest cargo facility to handle all freight operations for the carrier DUBAI, UAE / LONDON, UK, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — dnata and Qantas Freight announced today a partnership that will see dnata’s UK business provide the Australian carrier freight ground handling at London’s Heathrow airport. Under the agreement, Qantas Freight will relocate its UK office and all operations… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings

Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku is once again marking International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings from its restaurants and lounge. Zafferano Restaurant will offer a little corner of Italy with a prix fixe three-course menu with a glass of prosecco and dessert with tea or coffee included for AZN 80.00 per… Read the full press release

Thai food lovers: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai’s Chef Anchalee Luadkham to visit Four Seasons Hotel Amman March 13 – March 22, 2014

Amman, Jordan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman welcomes Chef Anchalee Luadkham of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai who will be visiting Amman from March 13 – March 22, 2014 to introduce Hotel guests and diners to the unique flavours of her home-made Northern Thai recipes, along with Asia’s resident Thai Chefs Nakorn Bududon and Teerpat Kaewphirom. Khalid Bseiso, food… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa: Taylor “TK” Knox to defend his title at the fourth annual Surfing Champions Trophy 2014

Maldives, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The countdown to the world’s most luxurious surfing competition has begun! Taylor “TK” Knox has confirmed he’ll be heading back to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa to defend his title at the fourth annual Surfing Champions Trophy 2014.  A unique event on the surfing calendar, the invitation-only contest sees six ex-World Champions… Read the full press release

UK regional airline LinksAir connects George Best Belfast City Airport and Robin Hood Doncaster-Sheffield Airport

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers in Northern Ireland will once again be able to avail of direct flights to Doncaster-Sheffield Airport thanks to a new arrival at George Best Belfast City Airport. The service between Belfast City Airport and Robin Hood Doncaster-Sheffield Airport will be operated by UK regional airline, LinksAir, and will commence… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive to exhibit at Abu Dhabi Air Expo from 25 to 27 February at the Al Bateen Executive Airport

Bombardier Global 5000 On Static Display At Al Bateen Executive Airport Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Executive, the business jet charter division of award-winning Qatar Airways, will be exhibiting at Abu Dhabi Air Expo, which is set to take place from 25 to 27 February at the Al Bateen Executive Airport. Demonstrating its commitment to… Read the full press release

Five airports operated by Airports Company South Africa awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI) for their excellence in customer service

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa is proud to announce that five of its airports have been awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI) for their excellence in customer service as recognised by their passengers. O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International, King Shaka International, Upington International Airports and East London Airport have… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Seattle International Film Festival announce film competition on how travel changes lives

Community film competition will feature short films about how travel changes lives  SEATTLE, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and the Seattle International Film Festival invite filmmakers of all ages to answer the question “how is your life different or better because of where you’ve traveled?” “We know the opportunity to travel can change a world view…. Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announced new non-stop flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and several new destinations

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) recently announced new non-stop flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and several new destinations including Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Spirit is pleased to add to the fun with three days of frequent… Read the full press release

The new Thomas Cook Airlines Airbus A321 (G-TCDC) has become one of the best performing aircraft in the Thomas Cook fleet

Thomas Cook Airlines ‘Sunny Heart’ A321 leads customer feedback and on time performance Fantastic offers to fly on-board in Summer 14 Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Since its arrival at Belfast International Airport in December last year, the new Thomas Cook Airlines @FlyTC UK Airbus A321 (G-TCDC) has continued to take holidaymakers to destinations… Read the full press release

Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection, two new global hotel brands in the family of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

“Lifestyle Select” Radisson Red brand provides a look at the shape of hotels to come while Quorvus Collection celebrates expertly curated luxury MINNEAPOLIS / BRUSSELS, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced at the Radisson® and Radisson Blu® Americas annual business conference, the company… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group and Italian fashion house Missoni terminate licence agreement for Hotel Missoni

BRUSSELS, Belgium / MILAN, Italy, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and the Italian fashion house Missoni have mutually agreed to terminate the worldwide Master Licence Agreement for the development and operation of the brand Hotel Missoni, effective 31st December 2013. The existing properties Hotel Missoni Edinburgh and Hotel Missoni Kuwait will cease to operate… Read the full press release