Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has recently announced the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager of the Group’s flagship, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Taking the helm of the 141-year-old Grande Dame, Mr Liddell who has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry is no stranger to… Read the full press release
Marriott International to present at the 2017 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference
Bethesda, Md., 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Leeny Oberg, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2017 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference, to be held on Tuesday, June 6. Ms. Oberg’s presentation will be at approximately 12:50 p.m., Eastern Time, and will… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn® to host on-property events specifically for families during its first ever “Summer of Smiles” program
Brand Teams Up with Scholastic, fairlife® and Otis Spunkmeyer® to Deliver Thoughtful Moments Sure to Make Guests Smile Denham, UK, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn®, an InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotel, will host a collection of new experiences crafted specifically for families during its first ever “Summer of Smiles” program. Beginning in June,… Read the full press release
IHG® announces the opening of Hotel Indigo® Warsaw – Nowy Swiat
IHG® announces the opening of Hotel Indigo® Warsaw – Nowy Swiat Denham, UK, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of Hotel Indigo® Warsaw – Nowy Swiat Centrally located on Nowy Świat – or “New World” – street, one of the… Read the full press release
Oakwood Worldwide® welcomes Craig Simmons as SVP and chief human resources officer
Oakwood Worldwide® welcomes Craig Simmons as SVP and chief human resources officer LOS ANGELES, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to welcome seasoned HR executive Craig Simmons as senior vice president (SVP) and chief human resources officer (CHRO) for the… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels awarded Federal Pointe Inn the Hotel of the Year Award
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, awarded Federal Pointe Inn, an Ascend Hotel Collection member in Gettysburg, Pa., the prestigious Hotel of the Year Award. This charming inn is owned and managed by a third-generation hotelier, Pete Monahan. The Hotel of… Read the full press release
Tony Kok appointed new Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen
Tony Kok appointed new Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen Shenzhen, China, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen has appointed Tony Kok as its new Director of Food and Beverage. Tony, who hails from Hong Kong, falls into the category of a “Four Seasons success story.” He… Read the full press release
D’Alessandro Giovanni Battista appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen
D’Alessandro Giovanni Battista appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen Shenzhen, China, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — D’Alessandro Giovanni Battista has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. Prior to joining Four Seasons, he gained valuable experience having worked with other premier luxury hotels in Shenzhen. In his new role, Giovanni… Read the full press release
Spa and wellness visionary Jaana Roth returns to Southern California lead The Spa Team at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Spa and wellness visionary Jaana Roth returns to Southern California lead The Spa Team at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara New Spa Director comes back to Southern California to lead The Spa Team at iconic Santa Barbara property Santa Barbara, U.S.A., 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya introduces its General Manager and executive team ahead of its opening this summer
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya introduces its General Manager and executive team ahead of its opening this summer Team of experienced Four Seasons professionals appointed to lead the luxury hospitality company’s first property in Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Just months ahead of its opening later this… Read the full press release
New partnership to compliment Qatar Airways’ direct flights to Nice from Doha with helicopter service to Monaco
New partnership to compliment Qatar Airways’ direct flights to Nice from Doha with helicopter service to Monaco Service will complement new direct flights to Nice from Doha commencing 4 July DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Monacair are delighted to announce a new partnership between one of the world’s… Read the full press release
ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Douglas Martell as Chief Executive Officer
ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Douglas Martell as Chief Executive Officer Bangkok, Thailand, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Martell as Chief Executive Officer. Previously the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ONYX, Mr Martell succeeds Peter Henley who will retire after… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines to operate five times weekly service from Singapore Changi Airport to Stockholm
Singapore, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has added a second Scandinavian city to its route network today (30 May 2017). Operating five times a week from Singapore Changi Airport, SQ362 flies to Stockholm, via Moscow. This will complement SIA’s existing flights to Copenhagen in Denmark, boosting connectivity between Southeast Asia and… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines enhances benefits and rewards to its PPS Club programme
Singapore, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines is introducing new benefits and rewards to its PPS Club programme from 1 June 2017. The PPS Club is the most exclusive tier within Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer programme, KrisFlyer. Among the new benefits exclusive to PPS Club members: the non-expiry of KrisFlyer miles, priority access… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai appoints Clemens Hoerth as its new General Manager
Hong Kong, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is pleased to announce the appointment of Clemens Hoerth as the hotel’s new General Manager. Mr Hoerth joins Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai – a proud recipient of the prestigious Forbes Five-Star hotel award –from Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou, where he has been General Manager since… Read the full press release
Oman Air relaunches its signature Iftar boxes on select flights to and from the Gulf region
Oman Air relaunches its signature Iftar boxes on select flights to and from the Gulf region MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan (26 May – 24 June), Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, has reintroduced its signature Iftar boxes on… Read the full press release
New accelerator programme Platform-X seeks innovators to help revolutionise train travel
London, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Sir Richard Branson is looking for the very best disruptive innovators to help transform the future of the railway with a new business accelerator programme – Platform-X. A joint venture between Virgin Trains on the East Coast and Virgin StartUp, Platform-X is designed to find the next generation… Read the full press release
Aeroflot starts regular flights between Moscow and Belgorod from June 1, 2017
Moscow, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot will launch regular flights between Moscow and Belgorod starting from June 1, 2017. Flights will be operated twice daily on comfortable modern Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft as follows: Flight SU 1370 leaves Moscow at 10:45 and arrives in Belgorod at 12:10. Return flight SU 1371 leaves Belgorod at… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia launches new website dedicated to business events
Tourism Australia launches new website dedicated to business events SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia’s brand new website dedicated to business events, www.australia.com/businessevents will give visitors an enhanced user experience and more opportunities to connect with Australians and discover why there’s nothing like Australia for business events. Visitors to the… Read the full press release
Finnair joins the Pacific Asia Travel Association
BANGKOK, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair, the flag carrier for Finland and a member of the oneworld alliance, has joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The carrier, headquartered in Helsinki, is majority owned by the Government of Finland and listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “We are… Read the full press release
Queenstown Airport to open new Park and Ride by the end of June
Queenstown Airport to open new Park and Ride by the end of June Queenstown, New Zealand, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ —Queenstown Airport today (29 May 2017) announced the shuttle operator, timetable and special launch pricing for its new 150-space Park and Ride offering which is due to open at the end of June…. Read the full press release
airberlin launches new non-stop connection from Berlin-Tegel to San Francisco
BERLIN, Germany, 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (29 May 2017), airberlin added its new non-stop connection from Berlin-Tegel to San Francisco. Flight AB7396 took off at 9:40 am with about 200 passengers and 12 crew members on board. It is scheduled to land after about 12 hours in the air at 11:55 am… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines launches new service to Baltimore and Detroit from Oakland International Airport
Service increase moves carrier to the #2 airline position at OAK OAKLAND, CA, 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 25, 2017), Spirit Airlines adds two cities to its roster of destinations from Oakland International Airport (OAK). The Fort Lauderdale-based airline commences nonstop service to Baltimore (BWI) and Detroit (DTW), with daily departures scheduled… Read the full press release
HMSHost brings Balducci’s market in Philadelphia International Airport
HMSHost brings Balducci’s market in Philadelphia International Airport Global restaurateur and the ‘Food Lover’s Market’ partner on new location for the benefit of travelers PHILADELPHIA, 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost and Balducci’s are putting taste first in Philadelphia International Airport’s Concourse C. HMSHost officially opened the doors to this new… Read the full press release
Airport Authority Hong Kong welcomes new members of the Board and reappointments of six existing members
HONG KONG, 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today ( 26 May 2017) welcomes the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s appointment of two new members of the Board, as well as the reappointments of six existing members. The two new members are Carlson Tong and Lin… Read the full press release
Delta Air Lines Capt. John Rosenberg recognized for his dedication to evolving ALPA’s Professional Standards program
Delta Air Lines Capt. John Rosenberg recognized for his dedication to evolving ALPA’s Professional Standards program Honored for Dedication to Association’s Professional Standards Program WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — At its biennial Pilot Assistance Forum, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recognized Delta Air Lines Capt. John Rosenberg for his… Read the full press release
FedEx Express First Officer Kassandra Bernskoetter honored for her contributions to ALPA’s Critical Incident Response Program
FedEx Express First Officer Kassandra Bernskoetter honored for her contributions to ALPA’s Critical Incident Response Program Honored for Commitment to Ensuring Pilot Well-Being WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today (May 25, 2017) recognized FedEx Express First Officer Kassandra Bernskoetter with a Presidential Citation for… Read the full press release
ALPA recognized Spirit Airlines Capt. Daniel “Eric” Tellmann for his Commitment to Pilot Assistance
ALPA recognized Spirit Airlines Capt. Daniel “Eric” Tellmann for his Commitment to Pilot Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 25, 2017), at the Air Line Pilots Association, International’s (ALPA) biennial Pilot Assistance Forum, Spirit Airlines Capt. Daniel “Eric” Tellmann was recognized with a Presidential Citation Award for his efforts… Read the full press release
Aeroflot successfully passes the IATA Operational Safety Audit to comply with IOSA standards
MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has for the seventh time successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit to comply with IOSA standards. The IOSA certificate and IOSA-registered operator status have been extended through October 2019. Auditors from Aviation Quality Services GmbH (AQS) conducted an extensive five-day audit of Aeroflot’s operations. The audit… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines appoints Steve Langhart as Director of Cargo Sales
DALLAS, TX, 2017-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced Steve Langhart has been promoted to Director of Cargo Sales. Langhart will be responsible for leading the Cargo Sales Team, including field, national, and inside sales, as well as all business development efforts. Langhart joined Southwest Airlines® in 2008, holding a variety… Read the full press release