VisitEngland announced the names shortlisted for Tourism Superstar 2014 (29 March – 6 April)

London, UK, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board has announced the shortlist for Tourism Superstar 2014.  The tourism accolade was launched 2 years ago as part of English Tourism Week (this year running 29 March – 6 April).  The award recognises the dedication and passion of those working in the tourism industry, and is… Read the full press release

Highlands College catering course students gain practical insights at the five-star Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa

Jersey, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Students from a Highlands College catering course visited the five-star Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa to gain a practical insight into a working hospitality business. The 25 catering students, who are in their first year, were treated to a tour of the hotel, a presentation about the restaurant and its facilities and… Read the full press release

Newly renovated Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Bloomington – West near Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America opens

All-suite property in Bloomington is one of Minnesota’s largest Holiday Inn Express hotels Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group, (IHG) announces the opening of the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Bloomington – West located a short distance from Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America. With 23 other Holiday Inn… Read the full press release

EVA Air to expand North American service from 45 flights per week to 55 from June 2014

Taipei, Taiwan, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting in June 2014, EVA Air will increase North American service from 45 flights per week to 55, boosting frequency to Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver. By adding 22 percent more flights, EVA will also expand capacity, offer passengers greater convenience and provide more flights between North… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON’s 3 famed restaurants to introduce their own unique Valentine’s-inspired menu

Hong Kong, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — For Valentine’s Day, Hotel ICON’s 3 famed restaurants offers their own unique Valentine’s-inspired menu, also don’t miss Angsana chocolate spa. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening or simply celebrate with friends and family, you are spoiled for choice. GREEN  GREEN, set against the romantic chic setting at Hotel ICON, Executive… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International ha merecido el “Ruban d’Honneur” en los European Business Awards

La compañía hotelera es la única representante española de la final en la categoría Customer Focus, que se decidirá en mayo en Atenas Mallorca, España, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International ha merecido el “Ruban d’Honneur” en los European Business Awards, siendo así una de las 10 empresas europeas finalistas en la categoría Customer Focus, que reconoce… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to start the only evening departure from continental Europe to Mumbai with its Paris to Mumbai service

The only evening departure from continental Europe to Mumbai effective May 14,2014 Mumbai, India, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is proud to announce, a daily direct service from Mumbai to Paris with effect from May 14, 2014*. This new flight from India’s financial capital Mumbai, to Paris, the world’s most popular tourist… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines facebook channel has just exceeded 200,000 fans

• More than 70,000 extra Facebook fans in 2013 – average of 5,800 new fans a month, or 1,500 a week • Number of Twitter followers doubles to 18,000 members in 2013 Vienna, Austria, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Facebook channel just keeps soaring higher and higher – and has now exceeded 200,000 fans. The Austrian… Read the full press release

Aeroflot named its fourth B737-800 Next Generation aircraft after the Soviet and Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aytmatov

Moscow, Russia, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Aeroflot took delivery of its fourth B737-800 Next Generation aircraft made by Boeing and its ninety-first A320 aircraft made by Airbus. New Boeing 737-800 NG is named in honor of Soviet and Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aytmatov, and new A320 aircraft bears the name of Soviet and Russian linguist, critic, writer and academician Dmitry Likhachev. Aeroflot’s Boeing 737-800NG has… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Interstate Hotels & Resorts announce the opening of Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington

93-room Hyatt Place hotel located on the University of Mary Washington campus is just minutes away from Historic Downtown Fredericksburg  Chicago, IL, US, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington. The hotel, which is located on the campus of the University… Read the full press release