S7 Airlines and airberlin extend the scope of their codeshare agreement

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines and airberlin, members of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, have extended the scope of their codeshare agreement. This arrangement allows the passengers of S7 Airlines to take flights to another eight cities in Germany in addition to the airline’s own flights to Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt… Read the full press release

easyJet opens new 5,400 square metres maintenance hangar at London Gatwick Airport

LONDON, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today opened a new purpose built 2 bay hangar facility at London Gatwick Airport.  The innovative hangar design, which is over 5,400 square metres and provides superior thermal properties reducing energy costs, was selected from market leader RUBB buildings.  Building commenced in November 2015… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels announces the appointment of Mr. Dany Lützel as General Manager of Niccolo Chongqing

HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr. Dany Lützel as General Manager of Niccolo Chongqing, the second Niccolo hotel of this luxury brand stable, following the Niccolo Chengdu success story.  The hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2017. Prior to Niccolo, Dany… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts’ Rim Hospitality Division to manage the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel

ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces that it has been selected to manage the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel recently acquired by Crown Jewel of Pacifica, LLC, which will further invest in capital upgrades to the hotel in the near future…. Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts welcomes Jane Blake as the new global Chief Human Resources Officer

ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ —  Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – welcomes Jane Blake to the Company’s executive team as the new global Chief Human Resources Officer. Reporting directly to CEO Jim Abrahamson, Blake is responsible for all aspects of human resources management and development… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia: Melbourne, Australia will be the host destination for World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2017

New Tourism Australia logo

NEW YORK, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Tourism Australia have today announced in New York that Melbourne, Australia will be the host destination for the prestigious awards in 2017. The announcement was made by William Drew, Group Editor of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants alongside Tourism Australia Chief Marketing… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu becomes the first and only upper upscale international hotel brand in Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan

Brussels/Yerevan, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, has become the first and only upper upscale international hotel brand in Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan. Overlooking the famed Mount Ararat, within walking distance of the respectable embassy district and only a short drive from the charming streets… Read the full press release

Rezidor announces the Park Inn Apartment Hotel Istanbul Esenyurt, set to open in late 2017/early 2018

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn Apartment Hotel Istanbul Esenyurt. The property with 484 keys will be Rezidor’s largest hotel in Turkey and increases the group’s portfolio in the country to 22 hotels… Read the full press release

‘Rio Express’: Air Partner to operate freight service before and after the Olympic Games this summer

LONDON, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, today announces that it will be launching a ‘Rio Express’ freight service that will operate before and after the Olympic Games this summer. In the run-up to the Games, Air Partner will have exclusive freight availability on a weekly Sunday flight from… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton brand announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Kansas City/Downtown Financial District

CKANSAS CITY, Mo. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Kansas City/Downtown Financial District. The 74-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton… Read the full press release

TRYP by Wyndham Maritime Hotel: TRYP by Wyndham announces its first hotel in Florida set to open in March 2017

Lifestyle trendsetter announces U.S. expansion with first Florida hotel PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — TRYP by Wyndham, Spanish-born brand and lifestyle hospitality trendsetter, is bringing its unique urban twist to Fort Lauderdale with the TRYP by Wyndham Maritime Hotel, the brand’s first hotel in Florida and third in the U.S. The 150-room, new… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group unveils vision to elevate travel experience for millennials and the diverse global middle class

World’s largest hotel company calls for the democratization of hospitality; repositions iconic brands for the global middle class and millennials PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group (WHG), the world’s most diverse and largest hotel company based on number of hotels, today unveiled its vision for the democratization of travel, bringing the… Read the full press release

Flybe’s CEO Saad Hammad highlights issues most affecting the aviation industry at the first British Irish Airports Expo in Birmingham

Leading regional airline’s Saad Hammad highlights issues most affecting the aviation industry that require urgent governmental action DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In a plea during the opening speech at the first British Irish Airports Expo at Birmingham’s NEC today (8th June 2016), Flybe’s CEO Saad Hammad threw down the gauntlet to the… Read the full press release

Flybe announces mid-week bargain flights in Europe

Leading regional airline offers mid-week Euro flight bargains with seats on sale featuring savings of up to 15% DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is highlighting an often overlooked travel tip to those looking for the best value seats with a campaign indicating the value of mid-week travel… Read the full press release

Flybe’s third franchise partner, Blue Islands takes off its distinctive new operating colours

Blue Islands franchise partnership with Europe’s largest regional airline goes live DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is pleased to report that its third franchise partner, Blue Islands, took to the skies on Monday 6th June 2016 in its distinctive new operating colours. Vincent Hodder, Flybe’s Chief Revenue… Read the full press release

Flybe starts new daily service between Southampton and Lyon

Leading regional airline takes off to Lyon with daily flights from South Coast base under Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ —  Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, today (4th June 2016) starts flying its new daily service between Southampton and Lyon, with one way fares from £29.99 including taxes… Read the full press release

Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal re-elected to IATA Board of Governors for fifth successive tenure

MUMBAI, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal has been re-elected to the prestigious International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Board of Governors for a fifth successive tenure. The reappointment follows IATA’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. As a member of the Board of Governors, Mr. Goyal will participate in… Read the full press release

Calgary International Airport announces DHL Express as the initial anchor​ tenant in its newest cargo and logistics facility

Calgary, AB, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Calgary International Airport (YYC) continues to deliver on its mission to be a key driver of economic diversity for the region, with the announcement of DHL Express, a market leader in the logistics industry, as the initial, anchor​ tenant in its newest cargo and logistics facility. Phase II of… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport: Hainan Airlines launches service to Beijing

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today marks a major milestone in the drive to create a Northern Powerhouse, as the first ever direct, scheduled flight from anywhere outside of London to mainland China launches, from Manchester Airport. Also hailed as a significant moment for UK aviation, the Hainan Airlines service to Beijing takes… Read the full press release

Hyatt further expands its footprint in Europe with plans of Hyatt Regency hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria

Hyatt Regency Sofia mark will the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Bulgaria’s capital city CHICAGO, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Terra Tour Service EOOD for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Hyatt Regency Sofia will mark the first Hyatt-branded… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation works with M&L Hospitality to open Hyatt Regency hotel in Sydney, Australia

CHICAGO, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with a M&L Hospitality affiliate for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Sydney, Australia. The hotel, located at 161 Sussex Street and previously part of the Four Points by Sheraton brand, will be… Read the full press release

World’s largest cruise ship Harmony of the Seas sets sail on her inaugural cruise from her summer homeport of Barcelona

MIAMI, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s President and CEO, Michael Bayley, sends off the cruise line’s newest ship, Harmony of the Seas, as she departs on her inaugural cruise from her summer homeport of Barcelona, Spain this week. Coming off of receiving stellar guest satisfaction scores and feedback on its first repositioning… Read the full press release

Second annual Salomon Valley to Peak trail running race on September 3 at Whistler Mountain

Participants Challenged With Tackling the Full Vertical Climb of Whistler Mountain  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Outdoor fitness enthusiasts and trail runners should mark their calendars for the second annual Salomon Valley to Peak trail running race. Whistler Blackcomb and Salomon will host the race September 3 on Whistler Mountain. The Salomon Valley… Read the full press release

The German airline Germania adds Alanya, Turkey to its Hamburg Airport’s route network

Alanya and Bodrum as new destinations from Hamburg Airport Hamburg, Germany, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The German airline Germania is expanding its commitment to Hamburg Airport as it celebrates the maiden flight on its new route to Alanya today. Germania is now flying to the city on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast twice weekly. The destination… Read the full press release

South African Airways catering arm AirChefs open catering facility at the King Shaka International Airport

DURBAN, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — AirChefs, the catering arm of South African Airways, today opened a new state-of-the art catering facility at the King Shaka International Airport which promises growth opportunities in the province. “The KwaZulu-Natal region is ideally placed for expansion and growth, with a number of international airlines now flying from Durban,… Read the full press release

Passengers can again use the new train station that gives direct access to the departures hall in Brussels Airport

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — From Wednesday 8 June, passengers travelling to and from Brussels Airport by train can again make use of the new train station that gives direct access to the terminal. For the train travellers this means a considerable improvement in comfort. They can again take the escalators or elevators… Read the full press release

Air France now operates daily flights to New York-JFK from Paris-Orly

• A new daily service linking Paris-Orly to New York-JFK; • Optimized connections to and from the French regions;  • A new 330 sq. m. lounge at Paris-Orly; • Paris – New York, a 70–year history. PARIS, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today, Air France is serving New York-JFK on departure from Paris-Orly with… Read the full press release

Gatwick outlines pledges to the Prime Minister which offer road map to delivering new runway for Britain

LONDON, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On behalf of the Board and Shareholders of Gatwick Airport Limited, Chairman Sir Roy McNulty has today written to the Prime Minister setting out a series of pledges which offer a road map to delivering a new runway for Britain. The pledges to the Prime Minister that Gatwick has… Read the full press release

SAS and the Norwegian pilot unions agreed to continue the mediation process in overtime

SAS and the Norwegian pilot unions have not yet reached an agreement within the set deadline and have agreed to continue the mediation process in overtime. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mediation between SAS and the pilot unions SNF and NSF was scheduled to be June 7 and June 8, with a… Read the full press release

PATA and PTBA to organise Bloggers’ Forum as part of PATA Travel Mart 2016 in Banten Province, Indonesia on September 7-9

BANGKOK, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — PATA Travel Mart 2016 (PTM 2016) is to feature a Bloggers’ Forum on September 7. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is joining forces with the Professional Travel Bloggers Association (PTBA) to organise the Forum as part of PATA’s signature travel trade event which this year takes place in Banten Province, Indonesia on September… Read the full press release