Daily Archives: May 16, 2016

Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Michael Miner as senior vice president of operations

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – appointed company veteran Michael Miner as senior vice president of operations. Reporting directly to Ted Knighton, Interstate’s president and chief operating officer, Miner will be responsible for leading overall performance results at full-service hotels… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto now accepting reservations in anticipation of its fall 2016 opening

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Kyoto, Japan, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan’s historic imperial capital, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is now accepting reservations in anticipation of its fall 2016 opening. The all-new Hotel is enviably located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain in the city’s temple district with numerous historic landmarks surrounding… Read the full press release

Four Seasons introduces its newest property in Japan, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

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Set in the heart of an 800 year old garden in Japan’s ancient imperial capital Contemporary evolution of traditional style throughout 123 guest accommodations plus 57 residences, four dining venues, flexible event spaces and a spa with an indoor pool Personalised Four Seasons service and deep local knowledge invites guests to unlock the secrets of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Rami Sayess as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut

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Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Rami Sayess as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut.  Additionally, Sayess continues in his capacity of Regional Vice President overseeing a number of hotels in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Having distinguished himself at several… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces the appointment of Georges Akar as Director of Sales and Marketing

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Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces that Georges Akar has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Georges will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Sales and Marketing team. Akar joined the company as Director of Sales, Middle East for Four Seasons Hotels… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport records slight growth in passenger and cargo volume in April of 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded slight growth in passenger throughput and cargo volume in April of 2016. During the month, passenger traffic and cargo traffic increased by 1.4% to 5.9 million and 1.2% to 365,000 tonnes respectively, compared to the same month last year. Flight movements declined… Read the full press release

HMSHost recalls multiple brands of trail mix due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes

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Bethesda, MD, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — HMSHost of Bethesda, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of trail mix, because they have the potential to be contaminated withListeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may… Read the full press release

Small Planet Airlines GmbH obtains German Air Operator’s Certificate; to operate flights under German registration

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Vilnius, Lithuania, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines GmbH obtained their German Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and will now operate flights under German registration. Small Planet Airlines Group began offering its services to the German market last autumn and from the first steps had a clear vision to establish an AOC… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Pride portfolio offers unique travel experiences for LGBT travelers this Pride season

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, serves as the ultimate guide for LGBT travelers this Pride season by offering unique travel experiences that can be found exclusively within its Preferred Pride portfolio. Now in its fifth year, the Preferred Pride portfolio offers more than 120… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo presented with Best Cargo Airline in the Middle East award

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has clinched another industry accolade with its latest award of Best Cargo Airline in the Middle East. The award was presented at the 2016 Cargo Airline of the Year Awards organised by Air Cargo News in London, United Kingdom. The airfreight industry awards were based on… Read the full press release