Marco Polo Hotels names Mr. Philippe Caretti as Vice President Operations

Hong Kong, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has appointed Mr. Philippe Caretti as Vice President, Operations.  Previously holding the position as Senior Vice President, Operations – China of Kempinski Hotels for the past 6 years where he oversaw 19 properties and 7 projects, Mr. Caretti brings with him 22 years of experience… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals announces the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America

Parsippany, N.J., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rentals and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America. As a member of the Wyndham Exchange & Rentals senior leadership… Read the full press release

WorldMark® by Wyndham expands its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort

Anticipates opening to WorldMark owners and guests in early 2015 ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, today announced it has expanded its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort, located in Hunt, Texas. The resort is the Company’s second in… Read the full press release

The 27th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll named Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America

Whistler Blackcomb Also Tops Survey For Terrain Variety, Après and Off-Hill Activities WHISTLER, BC, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 27th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll has named Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America. The online survey saw 41,000 resort rankings submitted by SKI Magazine readers and ranks the top… Read the full press release

67 hotels operated by Meliá Hotels International in Europe now part of TripAdvisor GreenLeaders programme

  The GreenLeaders programme was launched in March in Europe, and help plan eco-friendly trips by indicating hotels that are most committed to sustainability One in ten European travellers choose a hotel based on its environmental practises Mallorca, Spain, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — 67 of the hotels operated by Meliá Hotels International in Spain,… Read the full press release

Hyatt to sell 38 hotels to company organized by Lone Star Funds for approximately $590 million

CHICAGO, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt affiliates have agreed to sell 38 hotels to a company organized by Lone Star Funds (the “Purchaser”) for approximately $590 million. The portfolio of 38 hotels (the “Hyatt Portfolio”) consists of Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels totaling 4,950 rooms. As… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company to participate in the 20th World Routes Development Forum and Exhibition, 20th – 23rd September 2014 in Chicago

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the manager and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is once again gearing up to participate in the upcoming 20th World Routes Development Forum and Exhibition taking place in Chicago, USA from the 20th – 23rd September 2014. In addition to attending the summits… Read the full press release

Cargo complex Sheremetyevo implements range of infrastructure solutions to ensure the temperature control for pharmaceutical goods arriving by AirBridgeCargo

MOSCOW, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Since September 2014 “Cargo complex Sheremetyevo” implemented a range of infrastructure solutions designed to ensure the temperature control for pharmaceutical goods arriving by “AirBridgeCargo” from Basel to the International airport Sheremetyevo (SVO, Moscow) Commercial Director of “Cargo complex Sheremetyevo” Dmitry Sudosiev shared the details of innovations: “The willingness of the air freighter to ensure to the customer the… Read the full press release

British Airways to resume direct flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur in summer 2015

LONDON, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to resume direct flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur in summer 2015. The daily service from Terminal 5 will be operated by a four-cabin Boeing 777-200ER, featuring 12 seats in First, 48 in Club World, 32 in World Traveller Plus and a further 127 in… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines starts daily nonstop service between Seattle and Albuquerque

Special one-way fares available at $129 until Sept. 24* SEATTLE, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines started daily nonstop service between Seattle and Albuquerque, the multi-cultural metropolis of the Southwest. “Albuquerque’s rich history and year-round sunshine provide endless adventure for leisure and business travelers alike,” said Joe Sprague, senior vice president of communications and external… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide named the winner of 33 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards across its portfolio of brands

Honoring the best in the travel industry, Hilton Worldwide takes home 33 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards MCLEAN, Va., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today was named the winner of 33Travel Weekly Magellan Awards across its portfolio of brands. Nine brands within the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio took home awards honoring the best in… Read the full press release

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to renovate Departure Lounge 2 scheduled for completion in the summer of 2015

Schiphol, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is today launching a complete renovation of Departure Lounge 2. With a new layout, the lounge will increase its retail and Food & Beverage capacity by around 20%. Located beyond passport control, Departure Lounge 2 is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2015. A welcoming… Read the full press release

Air China’s PhoenixMiles program members to earn up to 1,600 miles when staying at select properties within Preferred Hotel Group’s portfolio

BEIJING, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group™ today announced a new partnership with Air China that allows members of Air China’s PhoenixMiles program to earn up to 1,600 miles* when staying at select properties within Preferred Hotel Group’s portfolio of more than 650 independent hotels and resorts worldwide. The strategic alliance is the latest… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf welcomes Holger Jackisch as new head chef

Frankfurt am Main, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — After 48 years of service, including 35 in the Steigenberger Group and 21 years at the Steigenberger Parkhotel on Königsallee in Düsseldorf, Michael Görres has taken his well-deserved retirement. He can now devote himself to the more relaxing aspects of life whilst looking back on an… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces the opening of the Staybridge Suites® Phoenix-Chandler hotel

New Staybridge Suites hotel opens in diverse and quickly-growing Chandler community  ATLANTA, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], announces the opening of the Staybridge Suites®Phoenix –  Chandler hotel, located close to the city of Phoenix and just a short distance from numerous prominent businesses such as Intel®, Bank of… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens Staybridge Suites® Houston NW Willowbrook hotel

Property opening adds to brand’s growing portfolio in Texas  ATLANTA, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], announces the opening of the Staybridge Suites®Houston NW Willowbrook hotel, located just off Highway 249. With this addition to IHG’s Houston hotels, there are now more than 30 Staybridge Suites hotels in… Read the full press release

Jet Airways launches fifth daily service between the two financial hubs of Mumbai and Dubai

To offer convenient flight timings throughout the day to UAE’s financial hub Excellent connections available to Dubai from Colombo, Hongkong, Singapore, Bangkok and Kathmandu over Mumbai MUMBAI, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has enhanced its connectivity with the United Arab Emirates, through the introduction of a fifth daily service… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces sale and leaseback agreement with Goshawk Aviation Limited for seven new Airbus A320 aircraft

Budapest, Hungary, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that it had entered into a sale and leaseback agreement with Goshawk Aviation Limited (‘Goshawk’) for seven new Airbus A320 aircraft. The airplanes are planned for delivery between November 2014 and June 2015. This… Read the full press release

Amadeus announced Germanwings’ published fares and ancillary services will be available to Amadeus subscribers on 23rd September 2014

Date marks the implementation of Amadeus’ light ticketing functionalities to complement the airline’s current full ticketing offer to travel sellers Madrid, Spain, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Germanwings and Amadeus today announce that all of the airline’s published fares and ancillary services will be available to Amadeus subscribers on 23rd September 2014. The Lufthansa subsidiary previously… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Boston and Chef Daniel Boulud open French-inspired bistro and wine bar Bar Boulud, Boston

Hong Kong, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Bostonand Chef Daniel Boulud are delighted to announce the opening of Bar Boulud, Boston. The French-inspired bistro and wine bar is Chef Boulud’s first restaurant in Boston, and second partnership with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The restaurant follows the successful format of Bar Boulud,… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai’s talented Sommelier Tansy Zhao (Zhao Huaiqiang) won the first place in the China National Sommelier Competition

Hong Kong, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai’s talented Sommelier, Tansy Zhao ( Zhao Huaiqiang)  has won first place in the China National Sommelier Competition, and will represent China at the 2015 World Youth Sommelier Competition. “This is truly an important milestone for me,” said Tansy after receiving the recognition. “I look… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Accreditation Commission for the seventh consecutive time

SEATTLE, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo has been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ (AZA) Accreditation Commission, marking the seventh consecutive time for the zoo. Accreditation was announced Saturday, September 13 during AZA’s national conference held in Orlando, Florida. “Only zoos and aquariums that meet the highest standards are accredited… Read the full press release

Marriott International to open 202-room Marriott Hotel in Guayaquil in 2016

Quito, Ecuador, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) signature brand, Marriott Hotels, announced plans to open the 202-room Marriott Hotel in Guayaquil in 2016, The Guayaquil Marriott will be the company’s third property in Ecuador and is being developed by Hotecapsa, overseen by Mr. Angel P. Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is a major local… Read the full press release

Travelport announces new agreement with GOGO Worldwide Vacations

Canadian Travel Agents Now Have Direct Access to New Hotel Content and Sales Choices ATLANTA, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announced a new agreement with industry-leading vacation package wholesaler GOGO Worldwide… Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo launches new ghost tours highlighting its spooky history

Interactive Tour Highlights Spooky History of Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Oct. 2, guests will have an opportunity to see Lincoln Park Zoo like they never have seen it before – through the eyes of the undead. Thursdays in October, Ursula Bielski of Chicago Hauntings will be giving tours of the… Read the full press release

TravelClick and mobile travel agent roomlia partner to provide hotels with two-way connection via TravelClick Channel Management to provide rates and inventory on the OTA

TravelClick Channel Management Provides Hotels with Connections to Traditional and Mobile OTAs    NEW YORK, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, has announced a partnership with roomlia, a streamlined, design-driven mobile app offering two-way connections for instant hotel-bookings. The mobile travel agent… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group to modernise its aircraft fleet with the acquisition of 15 Airbus A320neo and 10 Airbus A320ceo aircraft

Renewal of SWISS and Eurowings fleets Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is systematically pursuing the modernisation of its aircraft fleet. At the recommendation of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG under CEO, Carsten Spohr, the Supervisory Board approved the purchase of 15 state-of-the-art aircraft from the Airbus A320neo (New… Read the full press release

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Supervisory Board extends Simone Menne’s appointment as the Group’s CFO and Executive Board member for five years

Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG extended Simone Menne’s appointment as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Board member for five years from the earliest possible date. It has thereby confirmed the duration of her contract, which is running from 1 July… Read the full press release

dnata and City Sightseeing partner to showcase Dubai’s sights

DUBAI, UA.E.,2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to Dubai will soon be able to see the world’s largest mall, tallest building, and other iconic city attractions in a new way, thanks to dnata and City Sightseeing WorldWide. dnata, the Middle East’s largest travel services provider, and City Sightseeing, the world’s leading open top bus… Read the full press release

The Accor group welcomes Christian Flaesch as its Senior Vice president Safety and Security

PARIS, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Christian Flaesch is joining the Accor group as Senior Vice president Safety and Security. His key assignments will be to head up the Group’s safety and security policy, to develop preventive measures regarding employees and properties and to coordinate prevention and risk management. He will report to Sven… Read the full press release