Maria McGinity appointed Director of Catering Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Houston, TX, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston has announced the appointment of industry expert Maria McGinity as Director of Catering. McGinity will oversee catering sales and events operations for the luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Houston. McGinity joins the sales and marketing team with diverse background in the… Read the full press release

Amanda Pallagi Naim is the new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Eight-year Four Seasons veteran promoted to top chef position Austin, TX, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — For Amanda Pallagi Naim, saying she belongs in the kitchen isn’t an insult, it’s simply the truth. Indeed, the new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin can trace her culinary roots back to her childhood in McAllen,… Read the full press release

The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: Sophisticated haven of relaxed glamour

Four Seasons returns to Jakarta with an all-new, all suites hotel in Capital Place on Jalan Gatot Subroto 125 suite hotel with four dining outlets, exclusive event space, luxurious spa and beautifully landscaped pool terrace Jakarta, Indonesia, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, a sophisticated haven of relaxed glamour will open in the heart… Read the full press release

Unique Six Bedroom Residence is the latest addition to Four Seasons Resort Seychelles’ range of Residential Villas

Enjoy panoramic ocean views, contemporary design and more than 14,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor living areas at the Resort’s unique Six Bedroom Residence Villa Seychelles, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated on the surrounding hillsides of the Resort’s picturesque Petite Anse bay, the Residence Villas at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offer a prime location… Read the full press release

airberlin increased capacity utilization in April to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison

BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite the decline in tourist travel and the associated capacity reduction, airberlin was able to increase its capacity utilization in April by 0.7 percentage points to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison. Furthermore, the accumulated capacity utilization remained virtually stable and increased by 0.3 percentage points to 82.9 percent… Read the full press release

Online and mobile bookings fuel the Hotel industry’s revenue per available room increase in Q1 2016 – TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review

North American Hotels Capitalize on Digital Trend Continuing into 2016 NEW YORK, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel industry performance is strengthening, with Q1 2016 revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing 1.0 percent year-over-year, fueled by online and mobile bookings. According to data from TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review (NADR; Q2 2016), bookings through online… Read the full press release

Oakland waterfront: Free special events for the public at Jack London Square through summer

May kicks off season of free Jack London Square special events Family-friendly, outdoor activities through summer at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland and its Master Lessee, CIM Group, today released a schedule of free special events for the public at Jack London Square. Beginning in May, the… Read the full press release

Subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland extended

Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland Subsidy extended, largest marine terminal adds functions to night gates Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today… Read the full press release

HMSHost took over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport

BETHESDA, MD, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Overnight, global restaurateur HMSHost has successfully taken over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport. This past weekend’s transition of restaurant operations from SSP is the first step towards transforming the dining experience at Greensboro’s airport. HMSHost will continue to operate existing brands while renovating and rotating in… Read the full press release

Global restaurateur HMSHost to sponsor the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago for 2016

CHICAGO, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, in celebration of culinary excellence and innovation, is again a proud sponsor of the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago for 2016. 2015 marked the launch of an exciting partnership with the Awards as they made their way to Chicago for the first time, with HMSHost… Read the full press release