Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh unveils contemporary new look and feel following a £12m investment programme

Edinburgh, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The 238-room Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh has unveiled a contemporary new look and feel – the result of a £12m investment programme.  Work to completely upgrade the Royal Mile hotel began in early 2015 and since then all guest bedrooms, meeting rooms, and public areas, have been transformed…. Read the full press release

Stagecoach launches ‘Pledge to help’ initiative in partnership with Mental Health Action Group and Anxiety UK

• ‘Pledge to help’ developed in partnership with Mental Health Action Group and Anxiety UK • Enhanced training and awareness programmes to boost confidence in bus travel • New support line for employees as part of drive to break down barriers • Stagecoach initiative backed by Transport Minister Andrew Jones Perth, Scotland, 2016-May-20 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation awarded 60 million euro contract to supply 12 FLEXITY tram trains to the city of Karlsruhe, Germany

The Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH (AVG) has called off twelve BOMBARDIER FLEXITYdual-voltage tram trains BERLIN, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a contract to supply 12 FLEXITY tram trains to the city of Karlsruhe, Germany. The contract is valued at approximately 60 million euro ($67 million US) and is a… Read the full press release

NEW ZEALAND: Hulbert House, A New luxury, boutique accommodation in a restored Victorian villa opens in Queenstown on June 1

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new luxury, boutique accommodation in a restored Victorian villa will open in Queenstown on June 1, just in time for the busy winter season. Hulbert House has six uniquely designed suites with views overlooking either Lake Wakatipu or the Skyline Hill. Located one block from Queenstown’s… Read the full press release

Inaugural Americas Masters Games to take place in Vancouver, August 26 to September 4

Amateur and professional athletes worldwide invited to compete Vancouver, BC, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, thousands of amateur athletes from around the world are expected to travel to Vancouver for the first-ever Americas Masters Games(AMG). The nine-day event is designed to complement the World Masters Games (the world’s largest multi-sport event), offering an… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts welcomes 2016 class of interns this June

ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – is dedicated to training the next generation of hospitality professionals. Welcoming the 2016 class of interns this June, the Company provides a hands-on understanding of the industry. An ideal and powerful platform for students to… Read the full press release

Minor Hotel Group adds Elewana Collection to Global Hotel Alliance’s growing network

Minor Hotel Group’s fifth member brand further enriches the alliance with unique lodges and camps in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania DUBAI, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotel Group (“Minor”), an international hotel owner and operator of over 140 hotels, strengthens its presence in Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) by adding Elewana Collection,… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport reports 4% growth in April passenger traffic year over year

Oakland, CA, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Oakland International Airport (OAK) has released its April Passenger Traffic reporting, adding yet another month of consecutive growth. Total passenger traffic at the airport increased from 904,793 in April 2015, reaching 941,248 passengers in April 2016, representing 4% growth year over year.  This is based upon 3.4%… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association issues statement on the Department of Labor’s final overtime regulation

Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime. “Our industry is ripe with opportunity and has a tremendous track record of providing the training and resources our employees need to move up through the ranks… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association announces the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards

Top Hotels & Employees Announced; Awards Mark Employee Leadership, Community Service   Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards, honoring the nation’s top employees and properties honored for their outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership… Read the full press release