Daily Archives: November 6, 2014

IHG® names Federico Lalatta Costerbosa as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Strategy and Corporate Development

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LONDON, UK, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the appointment of Federico Lalatta Costerbosa as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Strategy and Corporate Development. Federico joins from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he was a Partner and Managing Director. He… Read the full press release

IHG opens the 200-room Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre in India

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Gujarat, India, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the 200-room Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre with Shiva Satya Hotels Pvt. Ltd, which joins seven other hotels in the Crowne Plaza family in India. Located in the largest city in western… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels appoints Ahmed Hosny Abdou General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Cecil in Alexandria, Egypt

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Alexandria, Egypt, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Abdou, who is originally from Egypt, can look back on over 20 years of experience in the hotel business. His most recent position was General Manager of the four-star Hotel Iberotel Club Fanara & Residence in Sharm El Sheikh. As General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Cecil in… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, the only luxury hotel outside Sydney’s CBD

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the opening of the highly-anticipated InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, earmarked as one of the most exclusive properties in the country. Marking the arrival of the fifth InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Australia, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is the only luxury hotel outside… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group adds five new member hotels that are ideally situated for travellers looking to enjoy memorable stays in London

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Luxury brand welcomes five new member hotels in enviable locations to help travellers experience the best of the city LONDON, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group continues to expand its London portfolio of independent luxury properties, adding five new member hotels that are ideally situated for travellers looking to enjoy memorable stays in… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia hosted ‘Restaurant Australia’ launch event in China

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Restaurant Australia’ whet China’s growing appetite for travel Down Under at a launch event for 400 influencers in Shanghai showcasing the best of Australia’s food and wine. Held at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai on 30 October, the event was attended by Her Excellency Ms Frances Adamson, Australian… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada honours Remembrance Day with a donation to The Royal Canadian Legion on behalf of its passengers and employees

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Montréal, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) would like to announce that, in honour of Remembrance Day, it has made a donation to The Royal Canadian Legion (the Legion), on behalf of its passengers and employees. As well, VIA Rail will offer free poppies to all passengers and staff on board… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft appointed Lufthansa CityLine as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for its CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft

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Lufthansa CityLine Technical Services willperform line and heavy maintenance for CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft models. A fourth European ASF strengthens Bombardier’s expanding network of aftermarket services for commercial aircraft in the region. Montréal, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today announced the recent addition of a major new pillar to its growing support… Read the full press release

Norwegian carried over 2.2 million passengers in October; 15% increase compared to the same month previous year

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Fornebu, Norway, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s passenger growth continued in October. The company carried more than 2.2 million passengers this month, an increase of 15 percent compared to the same month previous year. The load factor was 81.6 percent, up 2.3 percentage points. Norwegian carried 2,243,560 passengers in October, an increase of 15… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON embraces the spirit of giving with variety of enticing specials and festive meal offers

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Hong Kong, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel ICON, the luxury hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, is renowned for its innovative cuisines, award-winning menus and pampering spa offerings. Besides a Christmas Tree designed by Couture designer Barney Cheng, Hotel ICON has a lot going on this holiday season, embracing the spirit of giving with… Read the full press release

OPUS Hotel in Vancouver has the ultimate Steal My Heart Elopement package for romantic couples looking to be swept off their feet in a whirlwind of romance

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Get swept off your feet at Vancouver’s trendiest boutique hotel Vancouver, BC, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Shhhhh… we won’t tell if you don’t. If you’re planning to eschew the hoopla and big fuss of a traditional wedding for a secret ceremony, OPUS Hotel in Vancouver has the ultimate Steal My Heart Elopement package for… Read the full press release