Tourism Australia appoints Andrew Hogg to the role of Regional General Manager Greater China, based in Shanghai

SYDNEY, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has today announced the appointment of Andrew Hogg to the role of Regional General Manager Greater China, based in Shanghai. Mr Hogg joins Tourism Australia from Qantas Airways, where he has held his current position of General Manager China since 2011. He has held a number… Read the full press release

Interstate Europe announces senior appointments to its UK management team

Arlington, VA, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK division of Interstate Europe, part of leading global hotel management company Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has announced a quartet of senior appointments to its UK management team. Barry Dawson joins the company as Vice President Hotels Finance; Quentin Neville as Vice President Procurement; Clare Snowdon… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s Autograph Collection announces the launch of Kameha Grand Zurich

Designed by world-renowned Dutch designer and art director, Marcel Wanders, Kameha Grand Zurich is Autograph Collection’s first property in Switzerland Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of one-of-a-kind independent hotels, is proud to announce the launch of Kameha Grand Zurich. Set in the heart of one of Europe’s most… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group receives Top Superbrand Award

FRANKFURT, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent economic experts and media research institutions were on hand to help the jurors in making their selection, whilst companies were not permitted to nominate themselves for an award. At a special tribute event staged at the Journalists’ Club in the Axel Springer Building, the Steigenberger Hotel Group… Read the full press release

Confederation of Passenger Transport UK: new research shows that nationwide discount-priced ticket for combined train and bus travel PLUSBUS is growing in popularity

LONDON, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A nationwide discount-priced ticket for combined train and bus travel is growing in popularity, new research shows. A survey carried out by independent watchdog Passenger Focus shows that 90% of PLUSBUS users are either ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ satisfied the integrated ticket, which offers passengers unlimited bus and tram… Read the full press release

Cape Town joins 21 other world cities included in the Special Edition game of Monopoly Here & Now (World Edition) to honour the games’ 80th Anniversary

CAPE TOWN, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town joins 21 other world cities who are celebrating yesterday’s announcement that they have been included in the Special Edition game of Monopoly Here & Now (World Edition) to honour the games’ 80th Anniversary. Cape Town was the only South African city to make it onto… Read the full press release

SkyTeam named ‘Airline Alliance of the Year’ in the 2015 Air Transport News awards

AMSTERDAM, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has been announced ‘Airline Alliance of the Year’ in the 2015 Air Transport News awards. The award comes in SkyTeam’s 15th anniversary year, as the alliance continues its rollout of customer-focused initiatives across its global network. The annual Air Transport News Awards recognise achievement… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces its 9th airport in Romania with the commencement of operations from Constanta

1 NEW ROUTE FROM CONSTANTA TO LONDON LUTON FROM JUNE 2015 BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announces its 9th airport in Romania with the commencement of operations from Constanta. From 15 June, 2015, Wizz Air will  offer a new twice… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. to provide consumers with more meaningful travel destination content and information on Traveler.Marriott.Com

Content Provides Unique Destination Experiences and Tips Authored by Digital Travel Experts Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move to provide consumers with more meaningful travel destination content and information, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is launching Marriott Traveler on its industry-leading website Marriott.com. Today, many travelers begin their planning process by researching… Read the full press release

Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest completes refurbishment of its meeting space

BUCHAREST, Romania, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest announced completed refurbishment of its meeting space. “We are proud to add new, fully renovated meeting and conference rooms to our offering to the large and small events business. This will strengthen our position as Bucharest’s most iconic property, with the highest-standard facilities. Our desire… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) released two reports looking at airlines’ compliance with passengers rights regulations

LONDON, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the recent announcement on enforcement action against three major airlines for breaches of consumer law, the CAA has published two reports looking at airlines’ compliance with passengers rights regulations. A right to know: compliance report – a comprehensive review of airline policies in relation to supporting passengers… Read the full press release