IHG closes acquisition of 51% stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is pleased to confirm that its acquisition of a 51% stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts (‘Regent’) has now completed. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The 51% interest has been acquired for $39 million in cash, payable in three tranches of $13 million. $13 million was paid… Read the full press release

Tourism Vancouver launches the evolution of Be A Host convention ambassador program — the MIND Partnership (Meeting and Innovation Network of Distinction)

Vancouver, Canada, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night, at a special gathering of the city’s top academics and industry leaders at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Tourism Vancouver launched the evolution of the organization’s successful Be A Host convention ambassador program. MIND Partnership (Meeting and Innovation Network of Distinction) is a group of thought leaders committed… Read the full press release

Norwegian named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fourth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards

LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has been named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2018 for the fourth consecutive year at the 25th annual World Travel Awards, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious awards. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors… Read the full press release

Hilton Short Hills welcomes Paul Marsico as its new Director of Sales and Marketing

15-year Hilton Hotels & Resorts Veteran and Hospitality Professional SHORT HILLS, NJ, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Short Hills is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Marsico as the hotel’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. Paul Marsico most recently served as Director of Sales and Marketing of Embassy Suites by Hilton Parsippany. “We… Read the full press release

Emaar Hospitality Group in partnership with Kalyan Group to operate Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé Togo in Sub-Saharan Africa

Strong synergies of Kalyan, Emaar and the Republic of Togo is poised to set the gold standard for hospitality in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond Newly branded Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé to open shortly in Togo assuring the exceptional hospitality standards set by the brand 30-storey landmark property to be managed by premium lifestyle hotel… Read the full press release

Aeroflot wins World Travel Awards: Europe’s Leading Airline for the second year

Moscow, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row Aeroflot has won two categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards: Europe’s Leading Airline and Europe’s Leading Airline – Business Class. In addition, this year for the first time Aeroflot took the title of Europe’s Leading Airline to Asia. Known unofficially as… Read the full press release

Aeroflot launches daily flights from Moscow to Burgas, Bulgaria

Moscow, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — On 2 July, Aeroflot launches regular direct flights from Moscow to Burgas. Daily flights on Airbus A320 will operate on the following schedules: Moscow–Burgas (all times local):   Monday: flight SU 2156 will depart Sheremetyevo at 15:25 and arrive in Burgas at 19:00; Tuesday: flight SU 2156 will depart Sheremetyevo at 15:55 and arrive in Burgas… Read the full press release

Aeroflot inaugurates daily flights from Moscow to Naples and Verona

Moscow, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — On 1 July, Aeroflot launches regular flights from Moscow to Naples and Verona. Daily flights will operate on the following schedule: Moscow-Naples (all times local): flight SU 2480 will depart Sheremetyevo at 8:00 and arrive in Naples at 11:00; return flight SU 2481 will depart Naples at 12:00 and arrive at Sheremetyevo at… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo adds Santiago, Chile to its network of cargo destinations

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will be adding Santiago, Chile to its network of cargo destinations from 5th July 2018. Santiago will be Emirates SkyCargo’s sixth destination in South America following Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Viracopos, Buenos Aires and Ciudad del Este. The air… Read the full press release

dnata acquires additional 40% share in Airport Handling SPA

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has exercised its option to acquire an additional 40% share in Airport Handling SPA. The transaction will increase dnata’s total interest in the Milan-based ground handler to 70%. With majority representation on the board, dnata has already been… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines introduces new in-flight Chinese dining concept for Business Class customers

SINGAPORE, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Business Class customers on selected Singapore Airlines flights between Singapore and Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong can look forward to a new in-flight Chinese dining concept, Shi Quan Wei Mei (食全味美). Created by Zhu Jun, a world-renowned chef on the Airline’s International Culinary Panel2, Shi Quan Wei Mei… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates the eleven-year anniversary at its Bucharest base with 10 aircraft

TENTH AIRCRAFT ALLOCATED, FOUR NEW ROUTES LAUNCHED IN 2018 BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest airline in Romania and one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, allocated the 10 aircraft and celebrated the eleven-year anniversary at its Bucharest base. The state-of-the-art 230-seater Airbus A321 aircraft will support the operations of the… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay opens newly overhauled onsite car parks

CORNWALL, England, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Cornwall Airport Newquay has completed a major overhaul of its onsite car parks to improve the overall experience for passengers using the Airport parking facilities. The Car Park upgrades come on the back of 4 consecutive years of double digital growth, with 2017 recorded as the busiest… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards becomes the loyalty programme for both Emirates and flydubai

Award-winning Emirates Skywards to become the loyalty programme for both airlines from 01 August 2018 DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced, today (July 1, 2018), that the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates airline, Emirates Skywards will become the loyalty programme for both airlines. This strategic move builds on… Read the full press release

flydubai starts new direct connection between Dubai and Catania, Sicily

flydubai, as part of its partnership with Emirates, offers greater frequency and easier access to Catania from Dubai and more than 200 global destinations DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — A senior delegation from Dubai, including H.E. Liborio Stellino, the Ambassador of Italy in the UAE, Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations… Read the full press release

flydubai inaugurates direct flights from Dubai to Thessaloniki

Up to three times a week service begins with Emirates codesharing on the route, opening up more than 200 destinations Becomes the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights from Dubai DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has inaugurated its flights to Thessaloniki becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights from… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels appoints Sandy Russell as Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Hong Kong, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has announced the appointment of Ms Sandy Russell as Vice President, Sales & Marketing to lead the group’s corporate sales and marketing.  Overseeing the hospitality management company’s robust division, Sandy will spearhead revenue optimisation and distribution initiatives alongside global sales and marketing to strategically build… Read the full press release