LONDON, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International opens its second hotel in Belarus with the addition of Minsk Marriott Hotel, the capital’s first 5-star internationally rated hotel, which is now open for business. The deluxe Minsk Marriott Hotel sits within a new compound located on the Svisloch riverside offering an exceptional range of… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s growing collection of strikingly independent hotels, welcomes its second property in Greece with the launch of Domes Noruz Chania. This new, adults-only resort opens August 2016 in the extraordinary destination of Chania, Crete. The sister hotel to the legendary Domes of Elounda, Domes… Read the full press release
Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Given the air service liberalization between Ukraine and Lithuania, Ukraine International Airlines enhance the selection of travel opportunities to Lithuania. In September 2016, in addition to Kiev – Vilnius, Odesa – Vilnius, and Kiev – Palanga flights, UIA will offer passengers to take advantage of non-stop scheduled services… Read the full press release
Muscat, Oman, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement covering services between Muscat and four destinations in Saudi Arabia. Effective from 29th June, customers were able to book flights through either airline for services between Muscat and Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, or Medina. Oman Air operates double-daily… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has released figures for passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), for the first half of 2016. Total traffic for January to June reached 11,848,359, million passengers, representing a 6.6% increase from the 11,111,577 in the first six months of 2015…. Read the full press release
Audible and Lufthansa are offering passengers a selection of 60 audio book titles every six months Cologne, Germany, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, Lufthansa passengers on all long-haul flights can choose from an even wider and up-to-date selection of audiobooks. 60 titles to suit all tastes are now available on the… Read the full press release
BANFF, AB, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The wildflowers are out and there are still two months of hiking to enjoy at iconic Sunshine Meadows at Sunshine Village in Banff National Park. This year, Sunshine Village is making it even easier to access the colourful fields of wildflowers this season with the Sunshine gondola and… Read the full press release
Beloved Chicago Bears cornerback will open the show, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the USO CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell and the City of Chicago, will take place August 20 and 21 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street,… Read the full press release
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s leading aviation researchers have just named the most efficient airport in Europe, and the winner was Copenhagen Airport. The Danish airport is successfully automating services and using digital solutions and big data to enhance efficiency. The results are more satisfied customers and lower costs for the… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Tourism Australia have signed a $20 million deal to promote Australia to the world. The three year agreement involves a joint investment from Qantas and Tourism Australia to attract more international visitors to Australia, with a focus on the United States, Asia, the United… Read the full press release
TAP serves the best white and second-best red wine in its Executive Class, according to Global Traveler Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The US magazine Global Traveler has classed two of the wines served in TAP Executive Class – Paulo Laureano Reserva 2014 and Churchill’s Estates Grande Reserva 2011 – as among the best… Read the full press release
Doncaster, England, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A Doncaster library is benefiting from a generous £900 donation from Doncaster Sheffield Airport so that it can get out and about into the community more. Askern Community Library, which is managed by Re-Read, successfully applied for the money from the Yorkshire airport’s Community Investment Fund so… Read the full press release
Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced today that Casey Blann will be joining the team as Vice President of Mountain Operations at Alpine Meadows. In addition to managing operations at Alpine Meadows, Blann will oversee Risk Management and Loss Prevention across the enterprise at both Squaw Valley and… Read the full press release
Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — After five years, over 400 community meetings, four significant project reductions and one of the most comprehensive plan studies in the history of Placer County, The Village at Squaw Valley Specific Plan has seen significant change over time. The project has been reduced by 50 percent since… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The GBTA Foundation – the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – awarded 21 recipients with the prestigious GLP Designation during GBTA Convention 2016 last week in Denver. The Global Leadership Professional® designation (GLP) was created to acknowledge business travel professionals who had… Read the full press release
Visit Paris or Brussels in a day en famille LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For those wishing to make the most of the summer holidays, jump on board Eurostar for a day trip to Paris and Brussels for just £58 return*. Throughout August, Brits may benefit from irresistibly low fares on select services and… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 80 adventure videos are now available for viewing via the Adventure in Motion Film Contest, powered by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz). Viewers can vote on their favorite films by “liking” them using the Facebook button on the contest platform. The three finalists with the… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA;www.adventuretravel.biz) has just launched the newly redesigned Adventure.Travel website. Adventure.Travel is the consumer-facing companion website of the ATTA, showcasing the association’s members and partners. The website compiles hundreds of responsible tour operators, travel advisors, adventure destinations and accommodations and features trips, traveler reviews, photos, videos… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains brings cheer as Brits forget how to laugh CITY, Country, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Comedy Coach unveiled at news that almost two-thirds of Brits haven’t had a good laugh in the last week Research revealed by Virgin Trains has found that almost 39 million Brits* haven’t laughed out loud in the last… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans of Darlington Football Club can support their team in style this season with a new shirt sponsorship and generous travel discount from Virgin Trains. The club has today released images of its official 2016-2017 season team photograph, with the team’s shirts now sponsored by Virgin Trains. The… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains will provide an extra return service from Hull to the capital on 27 August LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has added an extra return service to London to help fans of Hull FC enjoy their big day out at the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Final. Hull FC will play against Warrington… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains fleet refurbishment programme milestone achieved LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Refurbishment programme part of £40 million investment pledge to improve current fleet Virgin Trains will pass the halfway point in its fleet improvement programme on the east coast when the twenty-third train to be completely refurbished rolls out of Craigentinny, Edinburgh,… Read the full press release
BERLIN, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attracting an increasing numbers of holidaymakers each year, Abu Dhabi is always worth a visit. Last year alone 148,177 guests from Germany flocked to the Emirate. Now airberlin guests will have a greater chance to explore the emirate with a longer stopover in Abu Dhabi. It is now easier… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, WA, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Visit Woodland Park Zoo and fill up your Pokédex when the zoo drops Pokélures across the zoo this Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The zoo has 35+ Pokéstops and fan favorites to catch including Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Eevee and Kakuna. Hint: While exploring the zoo’s… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today kicked off the construction of Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) Three-runway System (3RS). The eight-year construction of 3RS is expected to be completed in 2024, with the commissioning of the new runway in 2022. Jack So Chak-kwong, Chairman of the AA; Professor… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has revealed Sandals Ochi Beach Resort will host the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2016. The luxurious resort will welcome hospitality leaders from across the region on September 17th as they gather to see who among them has been voted the best-of-the-best. Wrapped in the lush beauty of… Read the full press release
New Resort Manager joins from Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Seychelles, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has appointed Marcel Oostenbrink as Resort Manager, with him transferring in the same position that he most recently held at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh. Arriving to his new office in the treetop… Read the full press release
Global culinary talent Weimar Gomez touches down in Vancouver Vancouver, Canada, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver has become a major culinary draw for passionate food lovers from across the planet. Global culinary influences and influencers play key roles in keeping the city’s dining scene fresh and focused. Enter Executive Chef Weimar Gomez, a 16-year… Read the full press release
Serengeti, Tanzania, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has announced Bir Kumar Yadav as its new Executive Sous Chef. Swapping the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean for the greens of the Serengeti, Chef Yadav joins the luxury safari lodge from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, where he has… Read the full press release
Appointments highlight breadth and depth of operations experience throughout the organisation Toronto, Canada, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, announces the following appointments and promotions, as it continues to strengthen its operational leadership team: Christian Clerc has been appointed President, Hotel Operations – Americas… Read the full press release