Frankfurt am Main, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In his capacity as Vice President for the Middle East and Asia, Siegfried Nierhaus is heading up the expert team as well as being responsible for strategic alignment. After 25 years in the branch, including ten years spent in the Middle East, he brings significant experience… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: April 9, 2015
IHG names Jorge Apaez as Chief Operating Officer, Mexico, Latin America & The Caribbean
MIAMI AND ATLANTA, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the appointment of Jorge Apaez as Chief Operating Officer, Mexico, Latin America & The Caribbean. Jorge assumes this role after the retirement of industry veteran Alvaro Diago. Jorge will oversee operations for the 220 hotels under… Read the full press release
Autograph Collection Hotels adds the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama
84th Property to Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. PANAMA, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, announced today the addition of the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. This marks the second hotel for Autograph Collection… Read the full press release
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts will welcome its second JW Marriott Hotel in Turkey on 15 May 2015
Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR), will welcome its second JW Marriott Hotel in Turkey on 15 May 2015. The 107-room property is located in the picturesque Yalikavak town on the Bodrum Peninsula with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, combining… Read the full press release
The HSMAI Greater New York Chapter named HSMAI 2014 Chapter of the Year at HSMAI’s annual Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Dallas
McLEAN, VA, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The HSMAI Greater New York Chapter was named Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International 2014 Chapter of the Year at HSMAI’s annual Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Dallas. The Chapter of the Year winner and Chapter Best of the Best Awards recipients were honored at the conference. “Each year… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok announces guest residency by one of Germany’s most celebrated chefs Thomas Bühner from 11 to 16 May 2015
Hong Kong, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to announce a guest residency by one of Germany’s most celebrated chefs of more than twenty years, Thomas Bühner, from 11 to 16 May 2015. Bühner is the owner and head chef of La Vie Restaurant in Osnabrück, Germany – the restaurant boasts… Read the full press release
French restaurant MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR opens at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi on April 16, 2015
Tokyo, Japan, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi announces the arrival of French restaurant MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR on April 16, 2015. Founded on the core principles of esprit terroir – “spirit of earth” – MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR, located on the 7th floor of the Hotel, offers a true culinary… Read the full press release
Quattro’s Executive Chef Marco Fossati showcases his Italian roots by bringing Festa di San Marco to life at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley
Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In Italy, the Festa di San Marco is a holiday that combines three traditions into one giant party; St. Mark’s Day, Liberation Day, and the Festival of the Blooming Rose. It’s only fitting that Quattro’s very own Executive Chef, Marco Fossati showcases his Italian roots by bringing… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Houston and Quattro Restaurant launch Cocktails for a Cause series to raise funds for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Continuing series kicks off with a specialty cocktail, raising funds for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Houston, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston and Quattro Restaurant have launched the Cocktails for a Cause series. Inspired by the incredible philanthropic community in Houston, the craft cocktail team behind the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Orlando Chef Fabrizio Schenardi to travel back to his native Italy to accept the Paolo Bertani Award on April 18, 2015
Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Fabrizio Schenardi, Executive Chef of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, will be travelling back to his native Italy to accept the Paolo Bertani Award on April 18, 2015. The prize is awarded by the Italian Academy of Cuisine in collaboration with… Read the full press release
32-year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts veteran Robert Cima appointed Regional VP and GM of Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village in California
Five Diamond hotel welcomes 32-year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts veteran Los Angeles, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Robert Cima as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Cima will be based in Westlake Village, and will continue to oversee hotels… Read the full press release
More than 90 business travel professionals participated in GBTA’s third annual GBTA Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Brasil hosted its third annual GBTA Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015 recently at the Hotel Sofitel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. More than 90 business travel professionals from Brasil, the United States and Latin America participated in the successful… Read the full press release
Japan Airlines developed an app for Apple Watch to let customers obtain important travel information, check flight status and check-in at the gate
Enable customers to check flight status and check-in at boarding the gate TOKYO, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced it has developed an app for Apple Watch that will make it even more convenient for customers to obtain important travel information, check flight status on the go and check-in at the… Read the full press release
March 2015: airberlin welcomed 2,294,498 passengers on board; 1.6 percent up over the same month last year
BERLIN, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In March 2015, airberlin welcomed 2,294,498 passengers on board. The number of passengers transported thus increased by 1.6 percent over the corresponding month of the previous year. During the month of March, airberlin’s passengers traveled a total of 3.768 billion kilometers (RPK) within airberlin’s global flight route network…. Read the full press release
airberlin guests on short and medium-haul flights to receive the new chocolate heart by Lindt from 8 April
New cooperation with Lindt BERLIN, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Legend has it that they have saved quite a few relationships – the chocolate hearts from airberlin: “Quite often they are used as last-minute presents on special occasions such as Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, or they sweeten up late working hours. Our frequent… Read the full press release
Emirates SkyCargo to add Bali to its Asia Pacific network
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will soon be adding the popular Indonesian Island of Bali to its Asia Pacific network, opening up a new trade lane between the island and the cargo carrier’s network of more than 140 destinations. Bali will become Emirates SkyCargo’ s 2nd… Read the full press release
Emirates adds 945 seats a week to Zurich with a second daily A380 service
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a second daily A380 service to Zurich, adding 945 seats a week on the route, with 280 in First Class and Business Class. Commencing Thursday 1st October 2015, Emirates flights EK85/86, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER,… Read the full press release
Emirates to increase its capacity to Seychelles with larger Boeing 777-300ER from 1 June 2015
DUBAI, U.A.E.,2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, is set to increase its capacity to the popular Indian Ocean Island of Seychelles, when it switches from the current Airbus 330-200 used on one of the two daily services to a larger Boeing 777-300ER from 1 June 2015. The introduction… Read the full press release
Harrison Ford narrated National Geographic’s “Living in the Age of Airplanes” showcased on Emirates award-winning ice entertainment system
Airline’s award-winning ice entertainment system showcases film narrated by Harrison Ford DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday Emirates airline, a global connector of people, places and passions, hosted the in-flight premiere of “Living in the Age of Airplanes,” a new film for IMAX ®, giant screen, digital and other specialty theaters, that celebrates… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines and Nordavia airlines signed codeshare agreement
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, and Nordavia airlines (MMC Norilsk Nickel subsidiary), signed a codeshare agreement, which provides for codeshare flights operation. S7 Airlines passengers received an opportunity to take direct regular flights from Moscow to Arkhangelsk, Murmansk, Syktyvkar and Usinsk. And Nordavia… Read the full press release
Tourism Authority of Thailand: 2,629,500 million tourists expected to celebrate Songkran in Thailand this year
Bangkok, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) 2015 Discover Thainess campaign has inspired this year’s Songkran festivities with the “Grand Songkran Splendours’ set to held in popular destinations throughout the country. Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Acting Governor of TAT and Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas)… Read the full press release
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s rewards program Club Carlson announced Triple Points Time promotion across more than 1,000 participating hotels
MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Club Carlson ℠ the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announced the Triple Points Time promotion where guests of more than 1,000 participating hotels will receive triple Gold Points® on Eligible Stays. Members can also earn an additional 1,000 bonus points when using the… Read the full press release