Amadeus announces the appointment of Laurens Leurink as Senior Vice President, Distribution

Leurink, a former Expedia and Booking.com executive, succeeds Holger Taubmann who steps down for personal reasons MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus today announces that Laurens Leurink is appointed Senior Vice President, Distribution, effective January 1, 2017, and will become a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Leurink joined Amadeus following successful stints… Read the full press release

Marriott TestBED gives two tech start-ups the opportunity to pilot their product in a Marriott Hotel

Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A voice activated personal assistant and a mobile professional networking platform have been championed by Marriott Hotels in Europe to lead the way in the future of travel technology. Marriott TestBED, an accelerator programme created to find the most innovative tech start-ups in the hospitality sector, saw… Read the full press release

J. Willard Marriott, Jr. to receive Ernst & Young 2016 U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Award

Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — J. Willard Marriott, Jr., Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), has been chosen to receive the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Award in the Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction category and the U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Award. Mr. Marriott was selected… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Four Points Dallas Fort Worth Airport North

Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc.® (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of Four Points Dallas Fort Worth Airport North, the brand’s first hotel in greater Dallas and ninth in the state of Texas. Catering to the needs of today’s modern traveler, the new Four Points offers approachable design, stylish… Read the full press release

Oman Air took delivery of its new Boeing 737-800

New Boeing 737 800 joins fleet on the occasion of the National Day. Muscat, Oman, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman received a new Boeing 737- 800 on the occasion of the Sultanate’s 46th National Day, on November 18. This was the sixth brand new Boeing… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains launches three-day online First Class Seat Sale From 29 November to 1 December

LONDON, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is launching a three-day online First Class Seat Sale to help customers treat themselves this Christmas for less. From Tuesday 29 November to Thursday 1December, prices will be slashed on First Class seats on the Virgin Trains West Coast Mainline. Customers wanting a First Class experience… Read the full press release

Eurostar announces its lowest ever fare of £19 one-way available on Eurostar Snap

LONDON, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, has today announced its lowest ever fare of £19 one-way*, available on Eurostar Snap – the innovative digital platform where passengers with flexibility on their travel time can access the best available Eurostar fares. Travellers are in for… Read the full press release

First Essex introduces 12 brand new buses to Stansted Airport

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — 12 brand new, state of the art, single deck buses are being introduced on services X10 and X30 from 22nd November, as local bus operator First Essex and Stansted Airport invest £1.9m to improve buses on the corridor between the airport and south Essex. People living in Chelmsford,… Read the full press release

Maldives to host the Grand Finale of the World Travel Awards 2016 at Olhuveli Beach Resort & Spa, 2nd December 2016

Malé, Republic of Maldives, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives received the honour of hosting the Grand Finale of the World Travel Awards 2016. As this year marks the 23rd anniversary of the World Travel Awards, the prestigious event is set to take place at Olhuveli Beach Resort & Spa on the 2nd December… Read the full press release

The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi recognized as the Leading wellness & Spa Hotel/Resort in the Maldives and South Asia

Malé, Republic of Maldives, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi has accomplished an exceptional award along with recognition on a regional scale in the South Asian Travel Awards 2016 as the Leading wellness & Spa Hotel / Resort in both the Maldives and South Asia. “We are proud to receive SATA… Read the full press release