Daily Archives: November 26, 2015

Sustainable Travel International: Panama reaffirms commitment to pursuing sustainable tourism development

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, global NGO Sustainable Travel International met with Panama’s new Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Him, to discuss best practice approaches to the development of ecotourism in Panama. The objective of the work being conducted is a comprehensive and stakeholder-driven vision for the development of national parks and… Read the full press release

Burba Hotel Network: Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) returns to Mumbai on 17-18 November 2016

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Burba Hotel Network (BHN) and Horwath HTL – India, hosts of the upcoming Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI), are pleased to announce that the 2016 conference will be returning to Mumbai in late autumn of 2016. The conference will be held on 17-18 November 2016, at… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed by Waterfall Management Sole Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos, scheduled to open 2017

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First luxury tent and villa encampment for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® HONG KONG, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Waterfall Management Sole Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos, scheduled to open 2017 as a luxury escape that will epitomize the collection’s A Sense of… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Niamh O’Connell to group VP of wellness development

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HONG KONG, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Ms. Niamh O’Connell to the newly created position of group vice president of wellness development. In her role, Ms. O’Connell will lead and supervise the strategic, global development of spa, wellness and recreation… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches operations with its first 230-seat Airbus A321ceo

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Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, last week began operations with its first 230-seat Airbus A321ceo1 and today invited media representatives from several of the company’s largest markets aboard for a demonstration flight at London Luton Airport, one of Wizz Air’s busiest… Read the full press release

Iberia launches new online store IberiaPluStore

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MADRID, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia has just launched IberiaPluStore, an online store located in the Iberia Plus section on iberia.com, with more than 150 leading brands (Adidas, Apple Store, Banana Republic, Desigual, Disney Store, Dockers, GAP, Toys R us, FNAC, The Body Shop, etc.). When accessing these brands’ websites via IberiaPluStore, Iberia Plus customers will earn Avios… Read the full press release

Iberia, UNICEF Spain and Amadeus renew agreement to collect customer donations for the UNICEF “100% Vaccinated Children” programme

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Agreement signed in 2013 led to collection of 500,000 euros in customer donations to “100% Vaccinated Children” campaign. Via a platform developed by Amadeus, people buying flight tickets on the www.iberia.com website are invited to donate between three and 20 euros. The new campaign launched on the occasion of Universal Children’s Day led to a… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Stirling Castle again transforms its esplanade shop for the festive season into dedicated Christmas shop

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EDINBURGH, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With just a month to go until the big day, Stirling Castle is swinging into the Christmas spirit with a series of events and offers including late night shopping, festive feasting and Christmas carols. Stirling Castle has once again transformed its esplanade shop for the festive season into… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation opens third “Mother’s Room” at O’Hare International Airport in Terminal 1

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CHICAGO, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has opened a third “Mother’s Room” at O’Hare International Airport in Terminal 1. O’Hare’s newest Mother’s Room is located past security in Terminal 1, B Concourse across from Gate B10. This amenity offers… Read the full press release

City of Chicago: Rideshare companies now allowed to pick-up passengers at Chicago’s airports, as well as McCormick Place

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CHICAGO, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rideshare companies are now allowed to pick-up passengers at Chicago’s airports, as well as McCormick Place. The new City of Chicago regulations became effective on Sunday, November 22. Currently Lyft and Uber are authorized to pick-up passengers. The move comes in time for the busy holiday travel season… Read the full press release