Ryanair brings its total firm orders for Boeing 737 MAX 200 “Gamechanger” aircraft to 135

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (24 Apr) announced the exercise of 25 Boeing 737 MAX 200 “Gamechanger” aircraft options, bringing its total firm orders for this aircraft to 135, the first of which come onstream in the first half of 2019. These aircraft, which are valued at more… Read the full press release

Ryanair to open its 11th base in Germany at Düsseldorf Airport

1 Based Aircraft, 2 New Routes To Alicante & Malaga & 140,000 C’mers DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (26 Apr) announced that it will open a new base at Düsseldorf Airport from June, its 11th base in Germany and 86th in Europe, with 1 based aircraft, as it… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces two new routes from Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Brussels Charleroi, Belgium and Memmingen, Germany

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (23 Apr) announced its first flights from Bosnia and Herzegovina with two new routes from Banja Luka to Brussels Charleroi and Memmingen. Both routes will operate twice weekly from November, as part of its Winter 2018 schedule, and go on sale later today… Read the full press release

The Beastly Feast: “Under the Canopy,” a celebration of Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest, May 5, 2018

Atlanta GA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the Southeast’s most anticipated black-tie galas celebrates one of North America’s largest populations of western lowland gorillas at The Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, returns as the event’s Presenting… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality appoints Gernot Porcher as Senior Director, Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality’s Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department will be under new leadership from June 2018 when Gernot Porcher takes over as Senior Director. Mr. Porcher will succeed Sigurd Kern, who is retiring after more than three decades with the company. Mr. Porcher, who holds… Read the full press release

Viking renews sponsorship of National Geographic’s fully scripted anthology series, “Genius”

Viking Continues Cultural Enrichment Partnership with Second Season of Scripted Series Featuring Picasso and More of the 20th Century’s Most Brilliant Innovators Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it has renewed its sponsorship of National Geographic’s fully scripted anthology series, “Genius,” which in season two explores the life and work… Read the full press release

AAAE announces Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Policy Review Committee for 2018-19

Alexandria, VA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeanne Olivier, A.A.E., ACE, Assistant Director, Aviation Security and Technology at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2018-19. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels names Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events

HONG KONG, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has appointed Mr Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, reporting to the hospitality management company’s Vice President, Operations, Thomas Salg. A seasoned hotelier, Randal has over 25 years of experience in hospitality, having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups including… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Fernando Salazar as SVP of food & beverage

ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – has appointed Fernando Salazar as the senior vice president of food & beverage. In the newly created role, Salazar brings a passion for cuisine and an international flair to partner with market leading chefs and mixologists… Read the full press release

Rezidor Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings in the first quarter of 2018

Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings representing close to 1,700 rooms in the first quarter of 2018. This includes the addition of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront – a new 432-room… Read the full press release

Air Partner welcomes Ian Holder as Managing Director, Baines Simmons

Gatwick, UK, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Holder as Managing Director, Baines Simmons. He takes up the role immediately, reporting directly to Air Partner CEO Mark Briffa, and will also sit on the Group’s Operating Board. Ian joined Baines Simmons as a Principal Consultant in… Read the full press release

Hilton rolls out its Connected Room technology at more hotels across the U.S.

As Hilton’s high-tech guest room rolls out to more hotels, guests can use the app to control room features and access premium streaming, including complimentary SHOWTIME programming MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The list of benefits Hilton guests can get from the Hilton Honors app to personalize their stays just got longer. The… Read the full press release

Colorado the ultimate golf vacation destination

DENVER, CO, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Breathtakingly beautiful, Colorado is the ultimate golf vacation destination. With nearly 300 incredible courses, each offering its own special variation of elevation, climate, vegetation and wildlife, golfers can find a spectacular setting for any golf game. Plus, at Colorado’s altitude, balls are likely to fly farther, and with… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts offers are the perfect excuse to spend time with loved ones this Ramadan

Make this Ramadan one to remember with 15 venues across Dubai to enjoy Iftar and Suhoor Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of your favourite hotels across Dubai are gearing up to celebrate a memorable Ramadan, bringing an abundant selection of traditional Arabic flavours alongside more contemporary dishes to your table. With… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Restaurant Week returns 29th April – 5th May

Get ready to feast to your heart’s content with signature menus at more than 40 of your favourite restaurants, from just AED 150 from 29th April – 5th May Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — From the “Oh, that’s good!”, to the “Oh, that’s new!”, and the “Oh, I need to taste that again!”, Jumeirah… Read the full press release

Ryanair finalizes order for 25 additional high-capacity Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes

Additional order takes Ryanair’s 737 MAX order total to 135 airplanes Europe’s largest low cost-carrier is the launch customer for high capacity MAX 8 variant DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ryanair today announced they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The $3 billion order, at current… Read the full press release

Jet Airways’ Economy and Première guests can now bid for an upgrade to Première and First Class

Airline introduces yet another first in Indian Aviation for Economy and Première guests wishing to upgrade to Première and First Class MUMBAI, India, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Economy and Première guests of Jet Airways, India’s premier international full service airline, can now experience the next level of the airline’s acclaimed in-flight service, following the… Read the full press release