Radisson Blu sponsored UNICEF’s #StopEbola charity dinner in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson  Blu, one  of the world’s leading hotel brands, sponsored UNICEF”s #StopEbola charity  dinner in Brussels. The charity event, organized by Think  Young and Burson-Marsteller, raised over €7,000 for UNICEF’s  fight against the epidemic of the Ebola Virus Disease. Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, together  with Facebook, IBM, Intel… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor further strengthens its network in France by announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Bordeaux

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most  dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its network in France by  announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Bordeaux. The new urban resort will  feature 125 rooms and a large spa and Balneotherapy area – it is scheduled to  welcome… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and 511 South Central Avenue, LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor

CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and 511 South Central Avenue, LLC, which is a collaboration between Englewood LLC and CG Investments, Inc., today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor. “Baltimore is a large and vibrant city, filled with restaurants, markets, galleries, and other impressive art and entertainment attractions,” said… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the repurchase of up to an additional $400 million of the Company’s common stock

CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $400 million of the Company’s common stock. As of December 11, 2014, the Company had approximately $465 million available under its share repurchase authorization… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Certified Hospitality, LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus, Mississippi

CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Certified Hospitality, LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus, a refreshing new hotel choice for business and leisure travelers visiting Columbus, Miss. The hotel is ideally situated near the city’s main highways, as well as near Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, downtown Columbus and… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. announce the opening of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica

CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (“Playa”), a leading owner, operator and developer of all inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations, today announced the opening of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica, which will be followed by the opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose… Read the full press release

First 100 Skiers Dressed Like Santa Or Mrs. Claus Ski For Free at Whistler Blackcomb’s annual Dress Like Santa Day on December 13

WHISTLER, BC, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Tis the season for spreading Christmas cheer! Twinkling lights, snow covered mountains and a roaring fire are all staples of Christmas in Whistler. But, there is one revered tradition that stands out from the crowd – quite literally. Whistler Blackcomb’s annual Dress Like Santa Day is taking place on… Read the full press release

Air France’s La Première cabin to offer culinary delights worthy of Michelin-starred restaurants during December 2014 and January 2015

PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With menus created by Anne-Sophie Pic, a French Chef with three Michelin stars, tableware signed by the designer Jean-Marie Massaud and wines and champagnes selected by internationally renowned experts, the La Première cabin offers its customers culinary delights worthy of Michelin-starred restaurants. MOUTHWATERING MOMENTS IN THE SKY In… Read the full press release

Air France becomes a member of the European Commission’s “SESAR Deployment Alliance”

Air France is a member of the “SESAR Deployment Alliance“, an entity recently appointed by the European Commission to plan and coordinate a mass-scale modernization of European airspace, to meet the demands of the XX1st century. PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France has joined this single interprofessional partnership, comprising 4 airlines, 25… Read the full press release

Air France inaugurated its fully renovated lounge at New York-JFK airport

PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — December 8, 2014, Air France inaugurated its fully renovated lounge at the heart of New York-JFK airport, located in Terminal 1. BETWEEN NEW YORK AND PARIS, AN EXCEPTIONAL TRIP BEGINS AT THE AIRPORT Exclusively reserved for customers traveling in La Première, Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus members,… Read the full press release

Air France and cruise line Ponant sign new commercial and marketing partnership to strengthen their cooperation on the French market

PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On 10 December 2014, the cruise line Ponant and the airline Air France signed a new commercial and marketing partnership to strengthen their cooperation on the French market. This agreement will offer customers of both French companies a high quality of service throughout their trip, during their flight… Read the full press release

South African Airways and Etihad Airways announce major expansion of their strategic partnership

SAA to operate daily flight between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi from 29 March 2015 Number of routes in airlines’ codeshare agreement increases from 24 to 49 Closer integration of Etihad Guest and SAA Voyager frequent flyer programs Commercial teams coordination cleared by South African Competition Authorities, allowing the airlines to compete more effectively as a… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport CEO Jost Lammers named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Hungarian National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers

Jost Lammers, the chief executive officer of Budapest Airport received a high-ranking accolade from the Hungarian National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers. Following the proposal of president Sándor Demján, Jost Lammers was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” at an award gala held at the Palace of Arts. BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

easyJet announced the release of ten new “Fearless Flyer” course dates nationwide for Spring 2015

More dates than ever put on sale for Spring 2015 following the success of the courses this year  LONDON, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today announced the release of ten new “Fearless Flyer” course dates nationwide for Spring 2015. The courses will take place throughout the UK including… Read the full press release

UK’s largest airline easyJet announced it will operate 20 new routes next summer

LONDON, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced it will operate 20 new routes next summer including three for both Newcastle and Bristol which it expects to carry more than 67,000 passengers across and one for Luton, where easyJet will base three more aircraft next year. A ninth aircraft… Read the full press release

The Bristol Flying School officially opened at Bristol Airport

New facilities opened by Bristol Airport CEO BRISTOL, UK, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday 10 December 2014, Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer at Bristol Airport, officially opened The Bristol Flying School at Bristol Airport. This new purpose-built facility provides offices, training rooms, bar and restaurant facilities situated to the south of the… Read the full press release

UNWTO co-organized conference focused on Sustainable development of tourism at religious heritage sites

Sustainable development of tourism at religious heritage sites was in focus at the International Conference on Religious Heritage and Tourism: Types, trends and challenges, jointly organized by UNWTO, the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism of Spain and the City Hall of Elche (27-28 November 2014, Elche, Spain). Elche /Madrid, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

IATA and Coalition of National Travel Agent Associations collaborate on New Distribution Capability (NDC) XML standard study that could benefit travel agents

Geneva, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and a Coalition of National Travel Agent Associations (The Group) are collaborating on a study to look at options that could benefit travel agents as the New Distribution Capability (NDC) XML standard is considered for implementation by airlines and technology providers. The study… Read the full press release

IATA announces the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators

Montreal, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators. This free online guidance material provides airline operators with critical information related to the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries by air. “Lithium batteries are safe… Read the full press release

IATA: Lower oil prices and stronger worldwide GDP growth the main drivers behind the improved profitability of airlines in 2014

Geneva, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an outlook for improved industry profitability in its Economic Performance of the Air Transport Industry report. Airlines are expected to post a collective global net profit in 2014 of some $19.9 billion (up from the $18.0 billion projected in June). This looks… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsored the 2014 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) General Assembly and Prize-Giving Ceremony held in Doha

2014 Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, and World Rally WRC2 Champion, Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah, attend the annual event DOHA, Qatar,  2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways proudly sponsored the 2014 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) General Assembly and Prize-Giving Ceremony held in Doha from December 1–5, 2014, as the global and exclusive airline. The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways renewed the branding that covers FC Barcelona’s stadium, Camp Nou

The ‘team that unites the world’ welcomes FC Barcelona fans every time they attend their team’s matches BARCELONA, Spain, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has renewed the branding that covers FC Barcelona’s stadium, Camp Nou. The new image, which is based on the concept of ‘a team that unites the world’ – first introduced… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways continues to expand in Africa with the launch of flights to the Eritrean capital Asmara

Five-star Airline Celebrates with a VIP Reception in Asmara Passengers to Benefit from a Direct Non-stop Service Connecting Asmara via Doha to more than 140 Global Destinations DOHA, Qatar, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has continued its expansion into Africa with the launch of services to its twelfth new destination this year, the Eritrean… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® recognized as one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic 50

Airline continues legacy as the hometown carrier that cares DALLAS, TX, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) was recognized today as one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic 50, an annual initiative that identifies and recognizes companies for their commitment to improve the quality of life in the communities where they… Read the full press release

Bombardier Business Aircraft delivered a Challenger 605 aircraft in Turkey for charter company MNG Jet

Challenger 605 aircraft expands its presence in the Middle East DUBAI, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that it has delivered a Challenger 605 aircraft in Turkey that will be operated by MNG Jet, an aircraft management and charter company with a strong fleet of 10 business jets and a… Read the full press release

Bombardier appoints Indamer Aviation Private Limited as an Authorized Service Facility for business aircraft customers in India

Indamer Aviation Private Limited appointed Authorized Service Facility to perform line maintenance for allGlobal business aircraft models MONTREAL, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft continues to find more places to serve its customers with the appointment of Indamer Aviation Private Limited as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for business aircraft customers based… Read the full press release

Bombardier Business Aircraft adds Arabasco as an Authorized Service Facility for Challenger 605 aircraft customers in Saudi Arabia

Arabasco will perform line maintenance for Challenger 605 aircraft models DUBAI, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft today announced the recent addition of Arabasco as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) forChallenger 605 aircraft customers based in or flying to Saudi Arabia. Under the ASF agreement, Arabasco will offer Bombardier Business Aircraft customers… Read the full press release

New Zealand Tourism: Eichardt’s Private Hotel named ‘world’s best ski resort hotel’ at the 2014 World Luxury Hotel Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest win will sit proudly alongside other notable honours, including the recent ‘Best NZ Hotel’ plaque at the HM Awards, ‘NZ’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’ at the World Ski Awards and 2013’s ‘World’s best ski resort hotel’ again praising the hotel’s dedication to excellence. Positioned… Read the full press release

New Zealand Tourism: Indian adventurer completes New Zealand’s epic walk Te Araroa – The Long Pathway

An Indian-born adventurer has taken an unexpected journey from the slums of India to the extremities of Middle-earth. Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Naresh Kumar, a 32-year-old originally from Chennai, India, has completed New Zealand’s epic walk Te Araroa – The Long Pathway, a 3000km continuous trail that begins at sacred… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® launched a hotel desk at its Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters, a first in the region for the serviced apartment industry

SINGAPORE, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, recently launched a hotel desk at its Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters, a first in the region for the serviced apartment industry. The introduction of a hotel desk enables Oakwood Worldwide to meet greater client demand for accommodations… Read the full press release