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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MESA, Ariz., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and WestJet Airlines have announced direct service between Phoenix’s East Valley and Canada. This is the second Canadian service announcement in as many weeks for Gateway Airport. WestJet will operate three nonstop flights each week from Calgary starting on Jan. 19, and one weekly… Read the full press release
Banff, Alberta named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s Best of the World list Banff is the only Canadian must-see destination on the annual list BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Banff, Alberta has been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s Best of the World list which highlights 21 must-see places to visit… Read the full press release
Dragonair officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is today (21 Nov 2016) officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon, bringing the award-winning airline closer to Cathay Pacific in a launch that will provide customers with a more seamless travel experience across the airlines’ respective regional and international networks. At… Read the full press release
Slowing Transient Reservation Pace Continues into November NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Committed occupancy* and average daily rates (ADR) for the first quarter of 2017 are showing major signs of growth with group travel leading the way despite the continuing lag in transient booking pace in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to… Read the full press release
Elves surprise airport travelers this holiday season; Emoji-powered sweepstakes launches across U.S. and Canada locations BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is spreading holiday spirit, good cheer, and fun gifts during the busy holiday travel season with the Holly Jolly Holiday Takeover. This multi-component campaign features a series of exciting… Read the full press release
New partnership includes donation to Sierra Avalanche Center in support of avalanche safety education Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has partnered with Alpenglow Expeditions to provide lift-accessed guided backcountry skiing and snowboarding in terrain immediately surrounding the ski resort. Available for the 2016-17 ski season, guests can book… Read the full press release
Historic Environment Scotland: Orcadian student Norna Sinclair wins Maeshowe jewellery competition Orcadian student wins Scotland-wide competition, marking Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — An Orcadian student is set to have her winning competition designs brought to life after wowing judges with her range of contemporary… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (21 Nov) launched ‘Cyber Week’, its biggest ever promotion, offering 8 days of fantastic sales on the Ryanair.com website and Ryanair app. Kicking off today with a huge New Year sale, Ryanair has put 250,000 seats on sale from €9.99 on over 400 routes,… Read the full press release
Voting begins today on seven sets of names, one of which will be revealed on December 12 ATLANTA, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The 11-week-old giant panda twins born to Lun Lun on September 3 will soon reach one of their most important milestones yet – getting their names. The twins will be named on… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will open the ultra-luxury brand’s first Hong Kong property in 2018 in a prime Victoria Harbour waterfront location at the former New World Centre on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Rosewood Hong Kong will occupy 27 floors of a multi-use tower owned by… Read the full press release
Hilton opens its eighth Hampton by Hilton in Colombia MEDELLIN, Colombia and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) continues its expansion in Latin America with the opening today (November 18, 2016) of its first hotel in Medellin, Colombia and the eighth Hampton in the country. Owned and managed by Metro… Read the full press release
New Executive Chef showcases Northern Italian flavours, local produce and specialty house-made ingredients at Bella Vista Restaurant, Tydes Restaurant and Ty Lounge Santa Barbara, CA, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts throughout the world recently announced the Taste of Place initiative, designed to showcase authentic local culture and fresh produce… Read the full press release
Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, CA, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Trading in his relaxed resort wear for a sharp new suit, Florian Riedel has arrived at the epicentre of innovation, Silicon Valley, in early November. Florian assumed his new positon as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, one… Read the full press release
Whistler Mountain Will Open on Wednesday, November 23, Blackcomb Mountain to Open as Scheduled on Thursday, November 24. WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Mountain will begin operations for the 2016.17 winter season one day ahead of schedule on Wednesday, November 23. The head start has been made possible by recent colder temperatures… Read the full press release
Improvements to car parks at Bristol Airport are on the way, following approval of three schemes by North Somerset Council’s Planning & Regulatory Committee Bristol, England, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — New reception building at heart of enhanced Silver Zone A total of £20 million is being invested across the Silver Zone, staff and long-stay… Read the full press release
Salem, OR, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Last week, United States Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, appointed Travel Oregon CEO, Todd Davidson to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure (NACTTI). “I am honored to be appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure,” said Todd Davidson,… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Miss Jie Cheng (JC) Wong as Young Tourism Professional Ambassador effective January 1, 2017. This new role has been created as part of the Association’s continuing commitment to the development of young tourism professionals. In her new role Miss Wong reports to… Read the full press release
The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE) has awarded Ilunion Hotels with the UNWTO Ethics Award. The Award distinguishes Ilunion Hotels for its work in the area of accessible tourism for all and its contribution to change attitudes, break down social barriers and make the accommodation industry more inclusive. MADRID, Spain, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will soon be able to join the newest Mardi Gras parade route as the airline is hosting a one-off VIP charter to New Orleans. From 10am on November 20, partygoers will be able to bid to secure their seat on a special celebration flight – the… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Christmas holiday-makers and commuters passing through George Best Belfast City Airport are being urged to ‘Buy a Bear’ this festive season for the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity. The cuddly teddy bears are being sold at World Duty Free in the airport for only £5 and visitors to… Read the full press release
Airline introduces fully-integrated web-based hosting of policies and manuals for real-time access and authoring Qatar Airways and subsidiary companies all using live web documentation management DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qatar Airways Group has gone ‘live’ with a state-of-the-art documentation management system to enable the airline and its subsidiaries to host and… Read the full press release