Bahrain Airport Company hosted an appreciation dinner for key partners from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and from Bahrain International Airport

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its continuous efforts to further enhance its relationship with key partners and customers, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) – the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) – hosted an appreciation dinner for travel agents and airline country managers from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: Turkish Airlines to carry air cargo from Shannon to Chicago

Shannon, Ireland, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Exporters to the US are to benefit from the launch of Ireland’s only direct all-cargo air service to North America following the announcement today that Turkish Airlines has been granted permission to carry air cargo from Shannon to Chicago, starting immediately. Shannon Airport first welcomed Turkish Airlines in… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Wizz Air commenced flights from Liverpool to Riga, Latvia

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low fare – low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe commenced flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) to Riga, the capital city of Latvia last Friday evening (24th April). Celebrations with passengers and airline staff took place ahead of the first… Read the full press release

Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship Open Gardens programme begins in St Lawrence with the beautiful gardens of Domaine des Vaux

JERSEY, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — This year’s JAYF (Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship) Open Gardens programme begins in St Lawrence with the beautiful gardens of Domaine des Vaux. Open on Sunday 26th April by kind permission of Marcus Binney CBE and his wife Anne, these glorious gardens were created in the early… Read the full press release

Jersey named among the ten best rated islands in Europe in the 2015 Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Islands

JERSEY, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey has today been named among the ten best rated islands in Europe in the 2015 Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Islands, announced by TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*. Jersey ranked ahead of Majorca, Capri, Tenerife and Corsica to be named the sixth best rated island in Europe,… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: Chatsworth to launch major new literary festival “The Chatsworth Festival – Art Out Loud”, 18 to 20 September 2015

LONDON, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2015 Chatsworth is set to launch a major new literary festival ‘The Chatsworth Festival – Art Out Loud‘, running from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September. The three day event is inspired by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s passion for the arts and will feature a… Read the full press release

Colorado showcases line up of film and music festivals happening throughout the state this summer and fall

DENVER, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The weather is warming, the days are getting longer and Colorado is gearing up for the sights and sounds of festival season. Colorado is a popular destination for film buffs and music goers alike with events set against gorgeous backdrops from the Telluride Film Festival to Denver’s Underground Music Showcase…. Read the full press release

AirAsia honored with the “Best Social Media Engagement” Awards at the World Bloggers and Social Media Awards 2015

KUALA LUMPUR, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia, the region‟s leading and largest low-cost carrier was recognized with the „Best Social Media Engagement‟ Awards at the World Bloggers and Social Media Awards 2015 held in conjunction with the Malaysia Social Media Week 2015 in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The airline was recognized for its active… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide named one of the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity for the third consecutive year

Global hospitality company also named as one of the top 10 companies for Supplier Diversity, Global Diversity, and Diversity Councils. Parsippany, N.J., 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognized for the recruitment, professional development, and inclusive environment provided to all associates, guests and customers, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, was named… Read the full press release

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open for the 2015 season two weeks ahead of schedule on Saturday, May 2

5 Day, 10 Day, Twilight, Top Of The World And Unlimited Season Passes Available Now At Early Bird Rates WHISTLER, BC, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open for the 2015 season two weeks ahead of schedule on Saturday, May 2. With skiing and snowboarding still going strong in the Whistler… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the 7th consecutive year by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

WHISTLER, BC, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb continues to be recognized for its proactive approach towards sustainability and energy conservation. This Earth Day, the ski resort is proud and honoured to be named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the seventh consecutive year by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are grateful… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park to host unique pop-up dining experience, 8th and 9th May

EDINBURGH, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park, will be the setting for a unique pop-up dining experience this May. Over the course of the weekend, of Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May, the Holyrood Kitchen pop-up restaurant will be offering up the very best in locally sourced ingredients from independent suppliers and… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation presented an award for sustainability to The Grove, Inc. (TGI) for its commitment to sustainability at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) presented an award for sustainability to The Grove, Inc. (TGI) for its commitment to sustainability at O’Hare International Airport. The event highlighted TGI’s achievement of the highest level of certification under the CDA Sustainable Airport Manual(SAM) Concession & Tenants – Operation… Read the full press release

Emirates cabin crew team now crossing 20,000 staff

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, Emirates celebrates a milestone in its employee history, with its cabin crew team now crossing 20,000 staff. Instantly recognizable all around the world, Emirates cabin crew is a vibrant group that comprises over 135 nationalities and speak over 55 languages. Reflective of the cosmopolitan DNA of… Read the full press release

Thomas Suritsch named Managing Director of the Austrian airline NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH

Christina Hackl joins NIKI management board Christian Lesjak leaves NIKI at his own request  VIENNA, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective immediately, Thomas Suritsch (59) will serve as the Managing Director of the Austrian airline NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH, following Christian Lesjak, who has decided to leave the company. In his new job, Suritsch will… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague’s charity dinner supported by the Czech Philharmonic raised CZK 503,000 for Pink Bubble Foundation

Prague, Czech Republic, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — On Tuesday April 14, 2015, Four Seasons Hotel Prague, supported by the Czech Philharmonic, hosted its second charity dinner for the Pink Bubble Foundation at its restaurant CottoCrudo. With additional support from Four Seasons hotels in Florence and Paris, and luxury brands Brioni, LBM Luxury Brand… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha kicks off a year of celebration in honour of the Hotel’s 10th anniversary

Doha’s premiere hotel reflects on the first decade of delighting guests Doha, Qatar, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha, an award-winning oasis-like property ideally located on a private beach in the heart of Doha’s cosmopolitan city, kicks off a year of celebration in honour of the Hotel’s 10th anniversary.  Recognised as a global… Read the full press release

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review April 2015: Hotels in major North American markets continued to maintain positive growth in rate

Hoteliers Advised to Plan Ahead and Generate Advanced Reservations for Peak Travel Period NEW YORK, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels in major North American markets continued to maintain positive growth in rate according to data from the April 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). TravelClick’s data reports new group reservation pace – up 13… Read the full press release

IHG signs management agreement with Avoser Ltd to open the first Holiday Inn Resort in Fiji in 2018

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Fiji-based property development company Avoser Ltd to open the first Holiday Inn Resort in Fiji. The 173-room resort will open its doors to guests in 2018. Located adjacent to the entrance to Denarau… Read the full press release

IHG and The Coca-Cola Company celebrate the summer of 2015 by introducing the “Share Forever” Promotion

Summer promotion with Coca-Cola offers IHG® Rewards Club Members the opportunity to earn and share special rewards with friends and family ATLANTA, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and The Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest beverage company, celebrate the summer of 2015 by introducing the “Share… Read the full press release

IHG signs management agreement with Sunflower FZE for a new, meticulously designed 285-room Hotel Indigo in Dubai

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the launch of its boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo in the UAE with the signing of a management agreement with Sunflower FZE for a new, meticulously designed 285-room Hotel Indigo in Dubai. Located in the upcoming Business Bay District – a large,… Read the full press release

Marriott opens its third AC Hotels in US: AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor

National Harbor, Md., 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, the third AC Hotels by Marriott to open in the United States, opened its doors to guests today. The eight-story AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor features 192 guest rooms and six suites, 3,700-square-feet of meeting space and a… Read the full press release

Fairfield Inn & Suites celebrates National Amazing Month (May); nominate the most amazing people you know for a chance to win beach getaway for two in Bali

Digital trailblazer Randi Zuckerberg kicks off feel-good campaign Bethesda, Md., 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — It takes tremendous skill to balance life’s demands and juggle the tasks one needs to accomplish every day. Still, most Americans manage to maintain momentum and not skip a beat with a little help from some amazing people. In… Read the full press release

Marriott International introduces its new lifestyle brand Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe with the 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel

Moxy Tbilisi, Georgia Set To Open In 2017.    Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) announced today the introduction of its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe, in partnership with developers, GMT Group. The 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel will be managed by Marriott International and is expected… Read the full press release

Agoda.com unveiled ten hotel properties offering great deals for the Milan Expo 2015

SINGAPORE, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has unveiled ten hotel properties offering great deals for the Milan Expo 2015. This is first time the glob-spanning event has been held in Italy’s culture and fashion hub since 1906. Informally known… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport: OneJet to announce new nonstop air travel from Indianapolis; press conference on Friday, April 24

Corporate jet will now offer two new direct destinations out of IND giving the community new regional choices INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the air travel network developing nonstop service options across the eastern United States, will hold a press conference on Friday, April 24th, to announce expanded service from Indianapolis International Airport (IND)…. Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to launch series of specialist retail tenders for significant areas of SkyCourt in May

Budapest Airport has had another best-ever quarter for commercial revenues during which the Hungarian gateway surpassed €15 million in overall retail and food & beverage sales in Q1, boosted by year-on-year passenger traffic growth rates exceeding +12%, as the surge which saw the airport pass the nine million threshold for the first time last year,… Read the full press release

easyJet and Airbus celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 250th Airbus A320 family aircraft at a ceremony in Hamburg

Europe’s and one of the world’s biggest A320 family airlines celebrates milestone in Hamburg with partners Airbus and CFM LONDON, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and Airbus have celebrated their successful partnership at a ceremony in Hamburg to mark the delivery the airline’s 250th Airbus A320 family aircraft. Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Jean-Paul… Read the full press release

easyJet’s special assistance advisory group officially launched its Pan-European Charter on Meeting the Needs of Disabled Air Travellers

LONDON, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet’s special assistance advisory group (ESAAG) officially launched its Pan-European Charter on Meeting the Needs of Disabled Air Travellers at an event in the European Parliament today. The independent advisory group, which is chaired by former UK Labour MP David Blunkett, has advised the airline on the needs… Read the full press release

New Thameslink trains serving Gatwick Airport to begin service from Spring 2016 on the Brighton to Bedford line

Rail capacity to double at Gatwick Airport in the next five years A train will leave the airport for London every three minutes State-of-the-art trains and robust new track and signalling systems coming LONDON, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The first new Thameslink trains serving Gatwick Airport are on track to begin service from… Read the full press release