Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — David Moran has today been named as Chief Executive Officer of MTT, the specialist in mobile travel commerce and digital travel services. Acquired by Travelport (NYSE:TVPT) in July last year, MTT provides sophisticated mobile applications and digital services to some of the best known brands in the global… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: February 19, 2016
Travelport announces British Airways and Iberia sign up for its leading airline merchandising solution
Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform has today announced new agreements with British Airways and Iberia that sees both airlines sign up for Travelport’s industry leading airline merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding. The agreement continues Travelport’s long standing relationship with both British Airways and… Read the full press release
Marriott International named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Travel for 2016
Bethesda, Md., 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) was named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Travel for 2016. The list honors leading enterprises and rising newcomers that exemplify the best in nimble business and impactful innovation. Marriott ranked #8 among the top 10 companies in travel for using short… Read the full press release
Moxy New Orleans, LA and Moxy Tempe, AZ set to open in Spring 2016
Marriott International’s Edgy New Lifestyle Hotel Brand to Make U.S. Debut in Spring 2016, Shaking Up Traditional Hospitality Bethesda, Md., 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s edgy new lifestyle brand, is shaking up traditional hospitality and making its mark in the U.S. with Moxy New Orleans, LA, and Moxy Tempe, AZ, both… Read the full press release
Marriott International and Eastern Crown Hotels Group to bring “Fairfield by Marriott®” brand to China
Hong Kong, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Eastern Crown Hotels Group, one of China’s fastest growing lodging groups, today, signed an exclusive development agreement to bring the “FairfieldSM by Marriott®” brand to mainland China. The agreement targets having 140 hotels signed in five years, of which 100 are expected… Read the full press release
First ten aircraft of the type Airbus A350-900 will be based in Lufthansa Hub Munich
MUNICH, Germany, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The first ten aircraft of the type Airbus A350-900 will be based in Munich from January 2017. This will equip Lufthansa’s second-largest hub with the world’s most modern long-haul passenger aircraft. The A350-900 is also one of the most environmentally friendly aircraft. “We are delighted that we are… Read the full press release
Travel Alberta: TINY TITANS: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies exhibition at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum from February 28 until August 2016
Wembley, Alberta, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The first major new exhibit to arrive in 2016 at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, called TINY TITANS: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies, organized in association with Harvard Museum of Natural History, University of Tennessee and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University. The exhibit will… Read the full press release
Allegiant inaugurates new nonstop service to southwest Florida from St. Louis and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
PUNTA GORDA, Fla., 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today inaugurates new low-cost, nonstop service to southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) from St. Louis and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares as low as $58.* “Allegiant is very pleased to launch these new… Read the full press release
Aeroflot takes delivery of its new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft
MOSCOW, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot took delivery of its new B737-800 Next Generation aircraft made by Boeing. The plane is named in honour of Ivan Krylov, Russian best known fabulist, poet and publicist. Aeroflot’s Boeing 737-800NG has two-class composition with 20 seats in business class and 138 seats in economy class. The Business class salon is equipped with monitors for viewing media… Read the full press release
San Diego International Airport unveils Point of Entry exhibition
Airport-wide display explores cultural and geographic complexities of borders SAN DIEGO, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport today unveiled Point of Entry; the airport Art Program’s 2016 temporary exhibition. The theme of this year’s exhibition was inspired by the geographic, cultural, and social intricacies of borders – both real and perceived. The… Read the full press release