Star Cruises chefs win three medals at World Master Chefs Competition

Hong Kong, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that the chefs of Star Cruises had made headlines with their impressive and successful debut at the highly acclaimed World Master Chefs Competition for Cantonese Cuisine, sweeping the competition with three medals, including the… Read the full press release

Jungle Jack Hanna live on stage at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on December 12, 2015

POWELL, Ohio, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — See Jungle Jack Hanna live on stage for a winter wonderland of wild fun at Jack Hanna’s Home for the Holidays event, featuring Santa Paws, on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jack Hanna and his animal friends will amaze guests at three special performances on… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: percentage of international visitors who said they felt extremely welcome in Britain has more than doubled in the last five years

LONDON, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The percentage of international visitors who said they felt extremely welcome in Britain has more than doubled in the last five years according to a new report by national tourism agency VisitBritain.The ‘Britain’s welcome to overseas visitors’ report, based on a survey of more than 5,000 visitors as… Read the full press release

Strategic Hotels & Resorts acquisition by Blackstone gets approval from its stockholders

CHICAGO, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: BEE) (the “Company”) announced that the holders of its shares of  common stock approved the acquisition of the Company by affiliates ofBlackstone Real Estate Partner VIII L.P. (“Blackstone”) at its special meeting of stockholders held earlier today. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor welcomes Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat to its Quorvus Collection

BRUSSELS/MUSCAT, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat becomes the latest addition to Carlson Rezidor’s Quorvus Collection, a new generation of expertly curated luxury hotels inspired by the lifestyle and sensibilities of the contemporary global traveler. Ideally located in one of Oman’s most desirable areas, the Hormuz Grand is close to the… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson opens in Iceland close to Keflavik International Airport

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, Carlson Rezidor’s dynamic mid-market hotel brand, arrives in Iceland close to Keflavik International Airport. This is the group’s third addition to Iceland – complementing the very successful Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel and Radisson Blu Saga Hotel. “The Rezidor Hotel Group is the only… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group announces the appointment of Kathy Maher as SVP, global sales and revenue

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Sharpening its focus on groups, corporate meetings and the specialty meetings business at its 7,760 properties around the globe, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Kathy Maher as senior vice president, global sales and revenue, an expanded position that will now oversee the company’s global sales efforts…. Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group announces the rebranding of New Zealand’s four-star WorldMark Resort Rotorua to the new Ramada® Resort Rotorua Marama

ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Showcasing continued demand for its growing portfolio of globally recognized brands, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the rebranding of New Zealand’s four-star WorldMark Resort Rotorua to the new Ramada® Resort Rotorua Marama. Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Rotorua and the Ohau Channel, the resort operates as… Read the full press release

Jet Airways and ActionAid India to reach out and rebuild the lives of flood affected communities in Tamil Nadu

Mumbai, India, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways India Ltd will partner with ActionAid India to reach out and rebuild the lives of flood affected communities in Chennai and Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu. The immediate joint efforts by Jet Airways and ActionAid will focus on providing food and essential items such as… Read the full press release

Calgary International Airport’s tips to avoid stress or delays this holiday season

Calgary, AB, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — December is the busiest time of year at Calgary International Airport (YYC), so if you are one of the thousands of passengers travelling during this period, here are some helpful tips to help you avoid stress or delays. Arrive Early at YYC Be sure to leave plenty of… Read the full press release

Fodor’s Travel includes Palm Springs in its 5th annual Go List which highlights 25 can’t-miss spots around the world to visit in 2016

Palm Springs, CA, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Fodor’s Travel, the leading name in travel recommendations for almost 80 years, today released its fifth annual Fodor’s Go List naming Palm Springs, CA among many international destinations. The list highlights 25 can’t-miss spots around the world that should be on every traveler’s radar in 2016…. Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company launches the 5th edition of its annual Safety Week under the theme of ‘Construction Safety at BIA’

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In close co-operation with the airport community and partner companies, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), launched the 5th edition of its annual Safety Week under the theme of ‘Construction Safety at BIA’. In light of the surge in construction… Read the full press release