Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Honored By Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2017

Bahrain’s landmark property crowned with top award from Business Traveller Middle East Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — After winning top hospitality and travel accolades, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay continues to be honoured with additional recognition. The landmark hotel located in Bahrain Bay – the heart of the new downtown – was awarded… Read the full press release

Meet the New Executive Chef for Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen’s Chinese Cuisine

Shenzhen, China, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ —Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen has appointed Ting Wai Wan as Executive Chef for Chinese cuisine, verseeing the daily operation of multi-awarded Zhuo Yue Xuan Cantonese restaurant and the Chinese banquet kitchen of the Hotel. Chef Ting’s 30 years of experience and culinary achievement is expected to bring a… Read the full press release

Cambria Philadelphia Soon To Open With The Announcement of Its “Topping Off”

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, along with Pearl Properties and Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company announced today the “topping off” of the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia, marking installation of the final exterior beam during construction. This newest Cambria will be ideally located… Read the full press release

New Enterprise Car Club App Gets You Moving Faster

Missouri, U.S., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of Enterprise Car Club, the UK’s largest privately owned car club, now have access to a brand-new mobile app, available for the first time on Android as well as iOS. The app has been designed to make it even easier for users to find, book and… Read the full press release

TravelTech’s Hong Kong to London Hackathon To Be Sponsored By Travelport

Langley, U.K., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), today announced its sponsorship and involvement of the unique Hack Horizon hackathon which will give 32 participants exclusive access to its technology whilst on a flight from Hong Kong to London. Flying at 40,000 feet, 32 of the best entrepreneurs, developers, engineers and technology designers… Read the full press release

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Partners With Major League Baseball For Digital Video Series “Beyond Influential”

Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), is launching a digital video series in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) titled “Beyond Influential.” The series launches today on MLB.com and features four current and former MLB stars and their never-before heard stories about… Read the full press release

Marriott International Debuts Eco-Conscious Element Hotel Brand in Kuala Lumpur

Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) announces the debut of the Element Hotels brand to Southeast Asia, with the opening of Element Kuala Lumpur. Designed by globally-acclaimed architects Foster+Partners the welcoming, open-planned studios along with the single and multi-room suites are ideal for larger groups and extended stay travellers…. Read the full press release

Chinese Youth Gain New Industry Knowledge With The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation’s Chinese Hospitality Education Initiative

China Hospitality Education Initiative receives World Travel & Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow People Award Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Teachers across mainland China are improving the lives—and future careers—of Chinese youth by gaining new industry knowledge and teaching techniques through the China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI), a project of The J…. Read the full press release

Marriott International Unveils Comprehensive Expansion of Its Modular Construction Initiative

Company Expects to Sign 50 Select Brand Hotel Deals in North America in 2017 that Incorporate Prefabricated Rooms Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — In an industry first, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today unveiled a comprehensive expansion to its initiative to drive adoption of modular construction of hotels in North America. In addition, the… Read the full press release

Embraer Makes A Milestone With Delivery of Its 1100th Business Jet

Brazil, 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer delivered today its 1,100th business jet. The milestone aircraft is the industry’s best-selling Phenom 300, and the customer is NetJets, the world’s largest private aviation company, with a portfolio of services that includes fractional ownership, jet cards, aircraft management and charter.  “Embraer scored the four-digit mark in business… Read the full press release

First-ever Urban Wine Festival At Oakland To Highlight East Bay and Northern California Wineries

Thousands expected to attend the urban experience at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to the first-ever Urban Wine Festival at the Oakland waterfront this Saturday from Noon to 5 PM. “Jack London Square is a perfect location for this event because it’s literally in the heart… Read the full press release

A Cut Above the Standard Sports Bar: ACC American Cafe Now Open At Piedmont Triad International Airport

Collegiate sports and top travel restaurateur connect in ACC hometown Maryland U.S., 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The new ACC American Café by global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with OHM Concession Group, is now open at Piedmont Triad International Airport and showcasing the spirit of the Atlantic Coast Conference for travelers to this college sports… Read the full press release

British Airways’ loyalty programme expands benefits and flexibility to its members

England, 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ loyalty programme, The Executive Club is unlocking even more benefits and flexibility to deliver greater loyalty rewards and value to its members. Alex Cruz, British Airways’ chairman and CEO, said: “We’ve launched a multi-million pound investment plan to benefit our customers with a focus on excellence in… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo services now operates at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Dallas, Texas, 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it’ll be adding its award-winning Cargo services to its new operation at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) starting June 5, 2017. The carrier begins passenger service one day before with flights between Chicago Midway (MDW) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI),… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways supports Formula E – the electric street racing series – for the Paris and New York City ePrix

Formula E event in Paris will be named the “2017 Qatar Airways Paris ePrix” Electric street racing series to touchdown in Paris and Brooklyn, New York, this summer Doha, Qatar, 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Formula E – the electric street racing series – for… Read the full press release

Comfort hotel brand plan to open 56 new properties this year

Rockville, Md., 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Comfort hotel brand continues an aggressive plan this year, expecting to open 56 new properties, essentially a new hotel each week. As part of Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, the new properties showcase the brand’s significant growth and reflect the brand’s strategic transformation… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels opens its first property in California

Rockville, Md., 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in partnership with Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality, announced today the opening of the Cambria Hotel in Los Angeles – LAX, the brand’s first property in California. Located at 199 North Continental Blvd, the… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings PGA TOUR Grill at Jacksonville International Airport

HMSHost’s PGA TOUR Grill focuses on healthy eating for an active lifestyle JACKSONVILLE, FL, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Tee time is set and the food and drinks are ready at PGA TOUR Grill – the newest dining destination at Jacksonville International Airport. Developed by global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership with the PGA TOUR®,… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Duisburg opens for business

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The new-build IntercityHotel Duisburg officially opened for business on 1 May. Extending over six floors, it is an upper mid-range hotel which houses a total of 176 rooms. These include 95 Business Rooms and 79 Business Plus Rooms. There are also two special disabled-accessible rooms…. Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality opens Steigenberger Hotel Kantaoui Bay and the Jaz Hotel Tour Khalef in Tunisia

Steigenberger Hotel Kantaoui Bay & Jaz Hotel Tour Khalef are open for business Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is now able to offer two hotels in Tunisia for the first time. Since the end of April, guests travelling to the holiday destination of Sousse have had the option… Read the full press release

Birmingham Airport Authority President and CEO Alfonso Denson, A.A.E. to receive AAAE Distinguished Service Award

Alexandria, VA, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Alfonso Denson, A.A.E., President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Al is an invaluable colleague who has… Read the full press release

Boeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program

Newest aircraft is third for testing in full KC-46 configuration EVERETT, Wash., 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the U.S. Air Force. The newest KC-46 aerial refueling… Read the full press release

Jet Airway expands scope of eduJetter programme for upcoming 2017-18 academic year

Announces new destinations and other value-adds, including a simplified application process Mumbai, India, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full service, premier international airline, has expanded the scope of its popular eduJetter programme for upcoming 2017-18 academic year. The revised program will make it easier for Indian students and those from Sri Lanka,… Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces direct services connecting Chennai with Paris and Bengaluru with Amsterdam

Announces direct flights between Chennai-Paris and Bengaluru-Amsterdam, in codeshare with Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Delta Air Lines First Indian carrier to connect key South Indian cities directly with Europe and onwards to North America Attractive all-inclusive introductory return fares starting at INR 33,995 for Economy and INR 129,999 for Premiere Chennai, India,… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International returns to New Orleans with the repositioning of Vision of the Seas for the 2018-2019 winter season

New deployment introduces more summer options to the Caribbean from New Orleans, Galveston and Miami MIAMI,FL, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — After a three-year hiatus, Royal Caribbean International will return to the legendary city of New Orleans, Louisiana with the newly announced repositioning of Vision of the Seas for the 2018-2019 winter season. The… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the appointment of Kathy Krenger as VP of global communications

CHICAGO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Kathy Krenger as vice president of global communications, effective May 15. Krenger will be responsible for Hyatt’s communications strategy and media relations, along with internal and brand communications. She will report to Maryam Banikarim, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer…. Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Georgia State University to provide opportunity to young leaders pursuing degrees in hospitality

Historic hotel commemorates 50th anniversary with $100,000 endowment for hospitality students ATLANTA, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Georgia State University today announced the creation of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hospitality Scholarship, funded by a $100,000 endowment to provide opportunity to young leaders pursuing degrees in hospitality. As part of Hyatt Regency… Read the full press release

SFO Museum presents Elaine Mayes: It Happened in Monterey exhibition

New exhibition of twelve images documenting the historic Monterey International Pop Music Festival celebrates the 50th anniversary of San Francisco’s Summer of Love SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — SFO Museum is pleased to partner with photographer Elaine Mayes to present twelve images from her historic documentation of the Monterey International Pop Music… Read the full press release

SFO’s Information Technology team recognized at the annual “CIO 100” awards for the second consecutive year

Airport information technology team honored for a second year in a row SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored by IDG’s CIO magazine, a worldwide resource for Chief Information Officers and information technology leaders.  For a second consecutive year, SFO’s Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) team… Read the full press release

Travelzoo, Honeyfund contest to search for America’s best travel love story

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Global travel deals publisher Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO) today (May 2, 2017) announced a contest searching for America’s best travel love story in partnership with Honeyfund, the popular wedding registry app. The #loveoftravel campaign will feature a contest for the best travel love story alongside expert travel tips,… Read the full press release