Milestone Part of Near-Total Overhaul of Concessions to Enhance Passenger Experience at the Nation’s Airports Washington, D.C., 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport announced that their massive overhaul of nearly every store and restaurant has reached a major milestone with the opening of the 100th new… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2016-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s edgy new lifestyle brand, continues to rebel against the traditional concept of hotel art with its #BlankCanvas campaign, in search and in support of emerging artists.. #BlankCanvas invites innovative painters, photographers, film-makers, sculptors, illustrators and graffiti artists to submit unique works of art for… Read the full press release
Rebranding of five Laforet properties doubles Marriott Hotels’ brand presence in Japan as inbound tourism booms Hong Kong, China, 2016-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Japan’s leading lodging company Mori Trust Group today announced the signing of five hotels in Japan under the iconic Marriott Hotels brand. The agreements for five Mori Trust hotels will… Read the full press release
Marriott Selected as the #1 Lodging Company Bethesda Md., 2016-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) for the 16th consecutive year was named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine. The 2016 rankings, released today, lists Marriott as #29, up from #37 last year. Marriott also takes the top rankings… Read the full press release
Chhattisgarh, India, 2016-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott Raipur today joins the growing portfolio of more than 1,000 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in more than 40 countries worldwide. Located in the capital city of Chhattisgarh, Courtyard by Marriott Raipur is the 14th property for the brand in India, and the second in the… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will install an advanced cockpit simulator at its crew training center in Budapest, adding increased capability for what is already considered one of the industry’s leading airline-owned pilot training programs. The A320 aircraft family… Read the full press release
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LONDON, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has today been rated by customers as the top long distance franchised operator in the UK. A survey of nearly 7,000 rail passengers scored both Virgin Trains franchises either four or five stars for availability of seating, cleanliness of carriages, overall condition of the train, train reliability,… Read the full press release
Wigan, England, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has made free Wi-Fi available to all Wigan North Western station users. The free high speed Wi-Fi service can be used with any Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as smartphones, tablets or laptops. The move is part of a wider project by Virgin Trains to install free Wi-Fi… Read the full press release
Warrington, England, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has made free Wi-Fi available to all Warrington Bank Quay station users. The free high speed Wi-Fi service can be used with any Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as smartphones, tablets or laptops. The move is part of a wider project by Virgin Trains to install free Wi-Fi… Read the full press release
BOSTON, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — If you had to spend your February vacation last year shoveling record breaking snow like we did, then you’re ready for a trip away. Starting today, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will have reduced prices for travelers using Logan Express. It’s one more way to help make your… Read the full press release
Duluth, Minn., 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cirrus Aircraft today announced enhanced connectivity, convenience, design and luxury in the new 2016 SR series aircraft, delivering an experience on par with luxury automobiles to both pilot and passengers. For 2016, all SR models are enhanced to heighten customer engagement, blending lifestyle comforts with wireless connectivity and… Read the full press release
Maldives, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has been named Best Holistic Hideaway by the Condé Nast Traveller Spa Guide 2016 – “the barometer of the world’s top spas, medi-clinics and retreats for losing weight, detoxing, fixing issues, getting fit and clearing your… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Doha celebrates a double triumph with “Best New Restaurant” echoed throughout the industry’s awards circuit Doha, Qatar, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Nobu Doha, Qatar’s coveted new restaurant located at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, has been awarded with two of the industry’s most prestigious awards in the region. Food & Travel Group… Read the full press release
LONDON, England, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Renowned cosmetic and dermatologic surgeon Luca Russo, MD, MSc has joined the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. On Thursdays and Fridays between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, Dr. Russo will reside at the Spa with his Rejuvenation Clinic and Medi Spa offering aesthetic consultations and… Read the full press release
Cairo, Egypt, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Sherifa Issa has been promoted to Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Four Seasons hotels and resorts in Egypt, including Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza,Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano and Four Seasons Resort Sharm El… Read the full press release
New commemorative coffee table cookbook marks a quarter century of authentic Caribbean luxury Nevis, West Indies, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis opened its doors on February 14, 1991, as the first and still the only Four Seasons destination in the Caribbean. Throughout the Resort’s legendary quarter century of operation, the talented… Read the full press release
Luxury spa and fitness facility in downtown Houston relaunches in late March with whole new look and uniquely Tex-centric offerings HOUSTON, TX, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction is underway at The Spa & Fitness Center at Four Seasons Hotel Houston as the storied downtown hotel undergoes a multi-million-dollar makeover – including a complete revamp… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today the rollout of a series of bold changes to its Choice Privileges guest rewards program. The program enhancements are being implemented to bring greater and faster value to the over 25 million members… Read the full press release
Nairobi, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has appointed PJT Partners as the airline’s transaction advisor on its balance sheet restructure and long term capital refinancing, which is part of its turnaround strategy. Kenya Airways GMD and CEO Mbuvi Ngunze said, “PJT Partners is a leading international investment banking firm with strategic airline advisory… Read the full press release
An industrial engineer, he has broad experience in the aviation and MRO sectors. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — André Wall has today assumed his duties as Iberia’s new Chief Technical Officer, responsible for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the Iberia fleet as well as those of the more than 100 airline… Read the full press release