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Tourism Australia announces series of initiatives to support tourism operators in the wake of bushfire and coronavirus crises

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Sydney, Australia, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has today (7 February 2020) announced a series of initiatives that will be implemented as part of the 2020 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE20), to provide direct support to Australian tourism operators in the wake of the devastating bushfire and coronavirus crises. This year’s special edition… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces new geographical responsibilities of Area Senior Vice Presidents for Eastern Europe, Russia & Turkey and UK, Ireland & Western Europe

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the new geographical responsibilities of Area Senior Vice President for Central & Southern Europe (CESE), Yilmaz Yildirimlar, and Area Senior Vice President for Northern Europe, Tom Flanagan Karttunen. Further to… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its first Radisson branded hotel in South Africa

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit. Radisson is Radisson Hotel Group’s fourth brand and 13th hotel to open in South Africa. This achievement brings Radisson Hotel Group’s African portfolio to almost… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces 173-room Radisson Hotel Gorizont Rostov-on-Don in Russia set to open in 2020

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce a new 173-room hotel, the Radisson Hotel Gorizont Rostov-on-Don, set to open in 2020. Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said: “We are extremely proud to establish Radisson in Russia, and with this, further strengthening… Read the full press release

Cocktail enthusiasts can explore exciting cocktail making Experiences available on the Hilton Honors Experiences Platform this February

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McLean, Virginia, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Like many others who explored their “sober curiosity” during January, you may have found it was the longest 31 days of your life. You’re also probably ready to add a drink or two back into rotation. As you look to wet your whistle, consider using February to… Read the full press release

Rosewood Sand Hill ranked No. 20 in California in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings

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Rosewood Sand Hill ranked among the world’s best luxury hotels Menlo Park, CA, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in Menlo Park, California, is pleased to announce that it has earned a Gold Badge in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings and was ranked No…. Read the full press release

Rosewood CordeValle earned a Gold Badge in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings

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Rosewood CordeValle ranked among the world’s best luxury hotels San Martin, CA , 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood CordeValle, the idyllic resort in Northern California, is pleased to announce that it has earned a Gold Badge in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings and was ranked No. 19 in California Resorts, No…. Read the full press release

A rare moment in Silversea’s history: Silver Cloud and Silver Whisper meet in Antarctica’s Wilhelmina Bay

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Miami, FL, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests traveling aboard Silversea’s Silver Cloud and Silver Whisper enjoyed a rare moment in the cruise line’s history when the two ships met in Antarctica’s Wilhelmina Bay on February 4, 2020. The rendezvous was a pioneering moment in more ways than one, as Silver Whisper became the first-ever ship to visit Antarctica on… Read the full press release

Gaia Gaja named as the Godmother of Silversea’s new ultra-luxury ship Silver Moon

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Monaco, Europe, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hailed by many as the ‘Queen of Barbaresco,’ Gaia Gaja has been named as the Godmother of Silversea’s new ultra-luxury ship Silver Moon. Gaja is of the fifth generation to own and manage the renowned Gaja winery in the small Italian town of Barbaresco—a family-run business and… Read the full press release

The Balmoral welcomes own resident Gaelic poet to commemorate special occasions with traditional Scottish literature

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Edinburgh hotel says ‘fáilte’[1] to its own resident Gaelic poet, offering a bespoke service to commemorate special occasions with traditional Scottish literature. LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In honour of Valentine’s Day, The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel, will launch a unique, romantic offering for guests. The hotel’s new Poet in Residence… Read the full press release

Bath Christmas Market wins Gold award for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards

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Bath Christmas Market was the recipient of the Gold award for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at yesterday evening’s South West England Tourism Excellence Awards. Bath, UK, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious ceremony, held at Exeter Cathedral, celebrated the very best of the South West, with 107 different awards presented following a rigorous judging process… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Rosewood Yangon in Myanmar

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A landmark building begins a new life as an ultra-luxury heritage hotel Hongkong, China, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Showcasing a fusion of contemporary Burmese style and old-world grandeur, Rosewood Yangon opens its doors today. As Myanmar continues to welcome a fast-growing number of international travelers, the hotel takes on a transformative role in… Read the full press release

Dusit International announces Dusit Tu Hoa Palace, Hanoi, slated to open in Q4 2023

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Upscale hotel is slated to open in Q4 2023 on the northern shores of West Lake in the city’s high-end Tay Ho district. Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a long-term agreement with Vietnamese real estate developers General Technology Joint… Read the full press release

Delaware North brings Stomping Ground Brewing Co to Melbourne Airport

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Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Stomping Ground Brewing Co. this week opened its new brewery and beer hall at Melbourne Airport – the first working brewery inside an airport in Australia, and only the fourth in the world. Located in Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport, where Delaware North has operated food and… Read the full press release

Contour Airlines announces plans to establish an aircraft base at the Indianapolis International Airport

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Contour Airlines, a premium, regional airline, as the company announced plans to establish an aircraft base at IND INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Feb. 5, 2020) during Routes Americas, an aviation event convening decision makers from airlines, airports and destinations around the world, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger joined executives… Read the full press release

Lavazza becomes the first Italian partner in KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Programme

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (05 February 2020), Lavazza and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines signed an agreement which will make the coffee company the first Italian partner in KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Programme. The programme contributes actively to making the airline industry more sustainable by stimulating the availability of sustainable aviation fuel… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport recognized its most outstanding retail, airline and environmental partners

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The past year at Budapest Airport was characterized by increasing passenger traffic, development and sustainability. Budapest Airport handed out awards at a gala dinner to its most outstanding retail, airline and environmental partners, who contributed to Ferenc Liszt International Airport remaining the fastest developing airport in the… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services to host its 8th annual Construction Summit on February 19, 2020

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Chicago, IL, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) will host its 8th annual Construction Summit on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd,, Chicago, Illinois 60612. This event will feature over 75 exhibitors providing information… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Donated 10,000 roundtrip tickets through Its Medical Transportation Grant Program

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 7, 2020) announced it has donated 10,000 roundtrip tickets to nearly 80 nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations across North America, easing the burden of travel for medical patients and their caregivers. Through the carrier’s Medical Transportation Grant Program, organizations are… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar on Mallorca opens its doors again following extensive renovation

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After extensive renovation: The Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar on Mallorca opens its doors again on 6 February 2020 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar, operated by the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group in the southwest of the island, was closed… Read the full press release

Westin Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its latest Bali Resort, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali

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Get Ready to Rise at this tropical resort featuring complete rejuvenation, signature wellness experiences, and breathtaking scenery BALI, INDONESIA, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels & Resorts today (FEBRUARY 5, 2020) announced the opening of its latest Bali Resort, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali, located amidst a rich expanse of rice… Read the full press release

JW Marriott launches a collection of spa products aimed at relieving travel’s most common stressors

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BETHESDA, MD, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, in collaboration with Aromatherapy Associates, today (FEBRUARY 5, 2020) announced the launch of The Mindful Travel Edit, a collection of four spa products aimed at relieving travel’s most common stressors. Just in time for a new year of travel, the kit includes a collection of… Read the full press release

Emirates announces five year sponsorship deal with Olympique Lyonnais football club

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Emirates will be the Official Main Sponsor of the Lyon-based football club from the 2020/2021 season LYON & DUBAI, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Olympique Lyonnais (OL), one of France’s top football clubs today (6th February 2020) announced a five year sponsorship deal. Under the agreement, Emirates… Read the full press release

JAL and LOTTE to present exclusive chocolate to passengers in celebration of Valentine’s Day

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Passengers to Receive a JAL Original – LOTTE Ghana MILK CHOCOLATE Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter JAL) and LOTTE Co., Ltd. (hereinafter LOTTE) have announced a collaborated effort to hand out an originally designed LOTTE Ghana MILK CHOCOLATE on Valentine’s Day. This year, JAL and LOTTE will… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces codeshare agreement with Royal Brunei Airlines

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Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Brunei Airlines, the national airline of Brunei Darussalam, and Japan Airlines (JAL) today (February 05, 2020) announced a codeshare agreement that will allow JAL to offer four weekly flights between Bandar Seri Begawan and Tokyo Narita.  Royal Brunei will place its code on flights to major… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces codeshare agreement with MIAT Mongolian Airlines

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Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and MIAT Mongolian Airlines (MIAT) today (February 05, 2020) announced a codeshare agreement to expand both carrier’s international network between Mongolia and Japan. Reservations and ticket sales begin on March 24th, for travel from March 31, 2020. The agreement will allow Japan Airlines to… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and Amadeus to develop and integrate JAL’s NDC contents through the Amadeus Travel Platform

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Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Amadeus IT Group SA today (February 06, 2020) agreed to develop and integrate the carrier`s NDC1 contents through the Amadeus Travel Platform. By adopting the NDC standard, travel professionals will have visual access to the carrier`s products, including high resolution images and video content,… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of its latest hotel, the 95-room Cambria Hotel Summerville-Charleston

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), now has three open locations in the greater Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area with the opening of its latest hotel, the Cambria Hotel Summerville-Charleston. The 95-room hotel joins the Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview and Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant-Charleston. Located at 405 Sigma Rd.,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle recognised as the #1 Best Hotel in Seattle and #1 Best Hotel in Washington State

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U.S. News & World Report recognises Four Seasons as 2020 Gold Hotel Seattle, U.S.A., 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The 10th annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Hotels” awards recognised Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as the #1 Best Hotel in Seattle and #1 Best Hotel in Washington State. The online site is a global authority in rankings, consumer advice and… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces new Rome Ciampino route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s and Italy’s No.1 airline, today (6 Feb) announced a new Rome Ciampino route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, with a twice weekly service commencing in June 2020, as part of Ryanair’s Ciampino Summer 2020 schedule. Ciampino consumers and visitors can now book their holidays… Read the full press release