Jersey: La Robeline Cider Company and La Manche Smokehouse awarded 2-Star Gold by Great Taste

JERSEY, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The leading accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality food producers in the British Isles has awarded an unprecedented number of awards to local producers – including awarding two gold stars for a locally made cider and oak smoked butter. The world’s most coveted blind-tasted awards, Great Taste, has… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels names Patrick Ngiam Global Director of Sales for the Group

HONG KONG, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — A seasoned Sales professional, Patrick has held senior positions in various reputable hotel groups including Hyatt, Shangri-La, Four Seasons and Marriott, spanning over 20 years of hotel sales experience throughout Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Indonesia. His most recent position was Senior Lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic… Read the full press release

Viking River Cruises® renews its national corporate sponsorship of PBS’ celebrated series MASTERPIECE for another year

WITH 17 EMMY® NOMINATIONS JUST ANNOUNCED FOR MASTERPIECE, NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL EXTENDS THROUGH FINAL SEASON OF “DOWNTON ABBEY” Los Angeles, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking River Cruises® (www.vikingrivercruises.com) announced today it has renewed its national corporate sponsorship of PBS’ celebrated series MASTERPIECE for another year. The announcement comes on the heels of MASTERPIECE earning 17… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels celebrates the launch of its next generation technology platform for MICE clients, bookers and guests

New South Wales, Australia, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) is celebrating the launch of its next generation technology platform for Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Events (MICE) clients, bookers and guests. The event was hosted by the iVvy team at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) on Tuesday, as they… Read the full press release

Ampliación del acuerdo con Endesa: todos los hoteles y sedes de Meliá en España utilizarán energía eléctrica 100% renovable hasta 2016

Endesa y Meliá amplían el acuerdo por el que Endesa suministra energía eléctrica procedente exclusivamente de fuentes renovables como la solar, la eólica y la hidráulica El acuerdo incluye los 204 puntos de suministro eléctrico de los establecimientos que Melia Hotels International gestiona en España, profundizando en su compromiso con la eficiencia energética y el… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group’s Latin America and Caribbean portfolio registered record room growth in the second quarter of 2015

Hotel Giant Adds 11 New Properties in Second Quarter Bringing Portfolio in the Region to 146 properties across more than 17 countries and territories Parsippany, NJ, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced that its Latin America and Caribbean portfolio registered record room growth in the second quarter of 2015. The world’s largest… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will undergo an extensive renovation of its public space and guest rooms over the next two years

CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is a full participant in The Ritz-Carlton hotel portfolio and all of its programs. Guests are able to make reservations on www.ritzcarlton.com and will be eligible for the benefits of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards guest loyalty program.  The hotel will undergo an extensive renovation of… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin and IPK International analyse the travel flows of Chinese tourists

Rapid growth in short trips – Strong above-average rises in Asia and North America trips – Europe loses market share – ITB Berlin and IPK International analyse the travel flows of Chinese tourists BERLIN, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chinese love of travelling is tremendous. After two decades of rapid and mostly double-digit… Read the full press release

IATA released data for global air freight markets showing a slowdown in growth for air cargo demand in June

Geneva, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a slowdown in growth for air cargo demand in June. Air freight volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) rose just 1.2% compared to a year ago. This is consistent with falling trade activity and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrated expansion in Pakistan with VIP dinner featuring the launch of a community initiative

Award-winning airline celebrates successful start of flights to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad Qatar Airways commemorates Pakistan expansion with Community Initiative MULTAN, Pakistan, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways hosted a signature event at the Ramada Hotel Multan, to celebrate its rapid expansion in Pakistan, with new flights launched to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad on… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free with L’Oréal Luxe create exclusive pop-up store for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport (HIA)

“When East Meets West” concept showcases fragrances from five different perfume houses in an exclusive and interactive environment DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in conjunction with L’Oréal Luxe, has created an exclusive pop-up experience for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport (HIA) this summer. Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint… Read the full press release