Daily Archives: October 15, 2015

Oakwood Worldwide adds renovated six-unit building at 96 Leather Lane to its London portfolio

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LONDON, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has expanded its London portfolio with a freshly renovated six-unit building at 96 Leather Lane. The new property offers a combination of one-, two- and three-bedroom fully furnished serviced apartments, situated conveniently for business travellers between the Inns… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide announced two promotions within its executive team

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to announce two promotions within its executive team. “This is an incredibly exciting time for Oakwood Worldwide,” said Howard F. Ruby, chairman, founder and CEO, Oakwood Worldwide. “I’m thrilled that we had talented leaders that… Read the full press release

National Geographic photojournalist Robert H. Miller will give Airports Going Green conference keynote address on Tuesday, October 27

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CHICAGO, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Going Green is pleased to announce that renowned National Geographic photojournalist and author Robert H. Miller will give the conference keynote address on Tuesday, October 27. Miller’s award-winning work has captured in words and photos the heroism, pain, determination, suffering, faith, and spirit of veterans. His two… Read the full press release

Emergency response exercise at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday, October 17

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Exercise will have no impact on flight operations, but airline passengers and motorists may notice numerous emergency vehicles in and around the airport NEW YORK, NY, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority is advising aviation passengers and motorists that an emergency response exercise will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. Read the full press release

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Boo at the Zoo for Halloween

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Powell, OH, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Boo at the Zoo for all the Halloween fun without the fright during two weekends in October. Presented by Diet Pepsi, Boo at the Zoo will offer all-new attractions this year in five themed areas throughout the Zoo: Sugar Patch Place,… Read the full press release

Star Cruises: SuperStar Libra will be homeported in Haikou, China at Hainan Province from 4 November 2015

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Hong Kong, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the Leading Cruise Line in the Asia-Pacific, is excited to announce that its magnificent vessel, SuperStar Libra will be homeported in Haikou, China at Hainan Province from 4 November 2015, to commence multiple short destination cruises to Halong Bay, Danang and Hue in Vietnam until 30 March… Read the full press release

15.5 million tourists visited Scotland last year to the end of June 2015; up by 7% vs previous year

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EDINBURGH, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Overseas and domestic tourism visitors to Scotland have both increased by seven per cent in the last year to the end of June 2015 according to figures published this morning. With overseas and domestics visitors combined over 15.5 million tourists visited Scotland last year and spent over £5… Read the full press release

VisitEngland, VisitScotland and Visit Wales reveal for the first time the value of tourism spend generated by a variety of leisure activities

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VisitEngland, in partnership with home nation tourist boards VisitScotland and Visit Wales today reveal for the first time, the value of tourism spend generated by a variety of leisure activities among international and domestic day and overnight tourists. LONDON, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The figures released today at the annual media breakfast at… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Sipsmith partner to create a new bespoke spirit, Raffles 1915 Gin

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Raffles 1915 Gin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Singapore Sling SINGAPORE, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts have partnered with Sipsmith, passionate pioneers of London’s artisanal gin renaissance, to create a new bespoke spirit, Raffles 1915 Gin. The custom gin was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Singapore… Read the full press release

Metrolink Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains will only operate to and from San Juan Capistrano on Oct. 17 and 18

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to scheduled track work on Oct. 17 and 18, Metrolink Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains will only operate to and from San Juan Capistrano. There will be no bus service or alternate transportation provided. The first two weekends of October (Oct. 3-4 and Oct…. Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organizes long-distance biking competition along the scenic routes in Thailand’s Northeastern region, 29 Oct – 1 Nov, 2015

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Bangkok, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT ) is organising the ‘Ride to Khong’s Legendary’ long-distance biking competition along the scenic routes of four provinces in Thailand’s Northeastern region during 29 October – 1 November, 2015. The event is being organised as part of TAT’s plans to promote the Northeastern… Read the full press release

Swissport International partners with Mexico’s third biggest ground handling provider AGN Aviation Services

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Swissport International (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services and AGN Aviation Services (AGN), the third biggest ground handling provider in Mexico, signed an agreement on jointly providing ground handling services. With this agreement, Swissport expands its network in Mexico to 28 stations; the combined company will offer its customers country-… Read the full press release