Daily Archives: July 17, 2015

The Emirates Group and Emirates Nationals Development Programme partner to recruit UAE nationals to support the growth of Emirates airline and dnata

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP) to recruit UAE nationals in a variety of positions to support the growth of Emirates airline and dnata. The agreement was signed at the Emirates Group Headquarters by Amira Al… Read the full press release

Emirates’ ice entertainment system awarded the ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ at the 2015 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the 11th consecutive year

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Additional award for Best First Class Comfort Amenities DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates continues its record-breaking streak for its ice entertainment system which has been awarded the ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ at the 2015 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the 11th consecutive year.  The Skytrax World Airline Awards polled over… Read the full press release

VisitEngland Chief Executive James Berresford welcomes the Prime Minister’s five point plan to support tourism growth across the UK

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LONDON, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland Chief Executive James Berresford today welcomed the Prime Minister’s visit to Cornwall to announce a five point plan to support tourism growth across the UK. VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford said: “The commitment by the Prime Minister today to grow tourism across the UK is further recognition… Read the full press release

Vibe Hotel Marysville opens The Spa at Marysville

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Victoria, Australia, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The ultimate escape in for the mind and body has now opened in Murrindindi Shire in the heart of beautiful Marysville. Guests at the new Vibe Hotel Marysville can unwind and rid themselves of life’s little stresses at The Spa at Marysville. This exciting new offering promises… Read the full press release

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Board of Directors welcomed three new board members

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LAS VEGAS, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s (LVCVA) Board of Directors welcomed three new board members during the July meeting. Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow fills the position previously held by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.  A lifelong Nevadan, Barlow has been the City of Las Vegas… Read the full press release

The Hay-Adams becomes the only Washington, D.C. hotel to be placed in the “Top 100 Hotels” in Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2015

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THE HAY-ADAMS NAMED IN TRAVEL + LEISURE’S WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2015 AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP 100 HOTELS The iconic hotel is recognized as the #2 Large City Hotel in the Continental U.S., and the only hotel in Washington, D.C. to be named to the Top 100 Hotels in the World. WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-7-17 —… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan wins the 2015 Hurun Presidential award for Top Restaurant in Foshan area

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HONG KONG, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan has just won the 2015 Hurun Presidential award for Top Restaurant in Foshan area. The hotel’s Lingnan Private Cuisine restaurant is located on the 5th floor and  connects to Lingnan Garden, overlooking the beautiful Lingnan Tiandi. Chinese Executive Chef Mr. Samuel Guo… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong appoints Great Southern Outbound to establish stronger foothold in Australia and New Zealand

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HONG KONG, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Great Southern Outbound (GSO), a Sydney-based representation company providing hospitality sales and marketing solutions in Australia and New Zealand. In establishing a stronger foothold in the Asia Pacific region, GSO will represent the three… Read the full press release

AAAE Foundation awarded $203,000 in 2015 for scholarships and internships – a 30% increase in giving in 2014

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Alexandria, VA, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives is pleased to announce that its educational Foundation has made awards of $203,000 in 2015 for scholarships and internships, up from $156,000 in giving in 2014, an increase of 30 percent. This includes scholarships to 124 students totaling $189,500 (a 21 percent… Read the full press release

The Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships returns to Whistler Blackcomb’s Creekside July 31 through August 2

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WHISTLER, BC, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships is quite the mouthful of a name, but a tasty one to be sure. The sauciest competition on the Pacific Northwest BBQ circuit is returning to Dusty’s Bar & BBQ in Whistler’s Creekside July 31 through August 2. The three… Read the full press release