Bristol Airport: Antique ‘Bristol Bear’ to be auctioned; proceeds will go to Children’s Hospice South West

100 year old teddy left in departures to get new home and help children’s charity. BRISTOL, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The story of the 100-year-old teddy bear found abandoned in Bristol Airport’s departure lounge is set for a new chapter next month. The bear will go under the hammer on 3 December at… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines awarded “Trade and Export Finance Deal of the Year 2015” by Global Financial Conferences at Bonds & Loans 2015 Turkey

ISTANBUL, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The award for “Trade and Export Finance Deal of the Year 2015” by Global Financial Conferences at Bonds & Loans 2015 Turkey recognized the airline for a unique, complex, and innovative financing structure from the European Credit Agency (ECA) Guaranteed Italian Tax Lease. The proceeds were utilized for… Read the full press release

SkyTeam’s new leadership team: Perry Cantarutti as CEO and Michael Wisbrun as Chairman of the Governing Board

Amsterdam, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has appointed a new leadership team. Perry Cantarutti has been named as Chief Executive Officer and Michael Wisbrun takes over as the Chairman of the Governing Board. The appointments were confirmed today at a meeting of the alliance’s Governing Board, which is composed… Read the full press release

South African Airways’ catering arm Air Chefs received ISO 22000 food safety certification

JOHANNESBURG, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways’ (SAA) catering arm, Air Chefs, has received ISO 22000 food safety certification, opening doors for further catering contracts. The ISO 22000 certification which Air Chefs received, makes it the only airline catering company in Southern Africa to have received this global food safety management system standard at… Read the full press release

Air Canada launches new nonstop service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)

SJC Travelers’ 3rd Most Requested Nonstop Destination; Two Daily Flights to Begin May 9, 2016 San José, Calif., 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — San José Mayor Sam Liccardo today announced new nonstop service on Air Canada between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), delivering nonstop service to Canada and… Read the full press release

Tiffany & Co. opens its first ever free-standing boutique at sea onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas

Tiffany Store Brings Luxury Retail Experience to Oasis of the Seas NEW YORK, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Tiffany & Co. today announced its first ever free-standing boutique at sea onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas. The store is located in the ship’s lush Central Park neighborhood and will offer a full… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place opens its second hotel in Cleveland, Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park

110-room Hyatt Place hotel located in upscale Westlake, Ohio CHICAGO, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park, the second Hyatt Place hotel to enter the Cleveland metropolitan area, officially opens today in Westlake, Ohio. The hotel brings the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority successfully sells 320 acres of property in an auction

100% of airport property is sold during successful weekend auction INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Our community speaks and we listen. The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) continues to honor its promise to give land back to the people we serve, one of the few airports in the country returning land to our community’s property tax… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and YTL Hotels to develop two hotels in Asia Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui, Thailand and Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Niseko Village, Japan

CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. YTL Hotels have signed an agreement for the development of two new hotels in Asia Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui on the naturally beautiful island resort of Thailand and a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Niseko Village set at the base of Mount Niseko-Annupuri, the… Read the full press release

Qantas and nib to introduce more rewarding health insurance experience for Qantas Frequent Flyers

Qantas Assure to offer health insurance powered by nib to up to 11 million Frequent Flyers Wearable technology used to reward Frequent Flyer members with Qantas Points for staying active Next in a series of digitally-focussed growth vehicles for Qantas Loyalty Mascot, NSW, Australia, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and nib will offer… Read the full press release