British Airways launches the Executive Club Reward app

The Reward app can help members discover new ways to collect and spend Avios The Reward app can be downloaded for free through the App Store or Google Play LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has launched a brand new app for members of its Executive Club. Members can use the app… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels names Julia Vander Ploeg as senior vice president, global head of digital

CHICAGO , 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (July 9, 2018) announced that Hyatt has selected Julia Vander Ploeg as senior vice president, global head of digital. Vander Ploeg will report to Mark Vondrasek, global chief commercial officer. “Julia is a dynamic and reputable leader in the digital space and will play… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces worldwide plan to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink picks

Hyatt hotels worldwide plan to eliminate plastic straws and drink picks CHICAGO, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (July 9, 2018)  announced Hyatt hotels around the world plan to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink picks. After Sept. 1, 2018, straws and picks will be available on request only, and eco-friendly… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s Amala restaurant launches new dining concept – a 13Kg Thali with over 35 dishes

Amala restaurant launches new dining concept – a 13Kg Thali with over 35 dishes Dubai, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Derived from the term ‘King of Kings’, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s signature North Indian restaurant – Amala introduces “Shaheenshahi” – The Biggest Thali on Palm Jumeirah. Weighing a whopping 13kg with over 35 delicacies in one gigantic Thali,… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels receives a top score in the 2018 Disability Equality Index

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, earned the recognition of “Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities” by receiving a top score in the 2018 Disability Equality Index. The accolade was determined by the United States Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the appointment of Thomas Carreras as the new General Manager

Thomas Carreras takes over the helm at the iconic Downtown property New York, U.S.A., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the appointment of Thomas Carreras as the new General Manager of the iconic Downtown hotel. With the property since pre-opening in early 2016, Carreras opened the Hotel as Hotel Manager in September… Read the full press release

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel welcomes Peter Humig as Regional Vice President and General Manager

19-year Four Seasons veteran to helm landmark hotel in Beverly Hills and oversee four properties within the prestigious portfolio Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel announces that Peter Humig, former General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, has been named Regional Vice… Read the full press release

TravelClick Reservations, Web and Media Solutions to support Mangalis Hotel Group with its rapid expansion across Africa

TravelClick Offerings Enable Mangalis to Maximize Revenue during Rapid Expansion Across Africa NEW YORK, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, today (July 9, 2018) announced that Mangalis Hotel Group, the African-born hospitality group with its dynamic innovative brands Noom Hotels, Seen Hotels and Yaas Hotels, has selected TravelClick’s… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards teams up with the ENTERTAINER to launch its own Emirates Skywards GO app

Emirates Skywards GO gives members 2-for-1 dining and wellness offers in over 20 cities Dubai, UAE, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates airline, has partnered with the ENTERTAINER to launch its own Emirates Skywards GO app for members. The app is a mobile travel companion that offers members access… Read the full press release

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for the replacement Terminal 1

Roadway and Airfield Improvements to Enhance Flow of Passengers, Vehicles, Airplanes SAN DIEGO, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority today ( July 9, 2018) released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for its Airport Development Plan (ADP), the centerpiece of which is the replacement of the 51-year-old Terminal 1…. Read the full press release

HMSHost opens Hop & Cask and Blaze Pizza at Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

HMSHost brings Blaze Pizza and an exclusive bourbon-themed restaurant, Hop & Cask HEBRON, KY, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — New restaurants are greeting travelers at Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this summer. Global restaurateur HMSHost opened two new food & beverage options for the busy summer travel season – Hop & Cask in Concourse B by Gate… Read the full press release

Wit & Wisdom at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore again honored at the Wine Spectator’s 2018 Restaurant Awards

Wit & Wisdom is among list of select restaurants around the globe recognised as a top destination for wine lovers Baltimore, U.S.A., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wit & Wisdom, a tavern by Michael Mina at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, has earned a top accolade from Wine Spectator again this year. The Best of Award of Excellence, part of Wine Spectator’s 2018… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes newly refurbished World Duty Free and WH Smith retail units

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Newly refurbished World Duty Free and WH Smith units have opened their doors in George Best Belfast City Airport. The works complete the first phase of an ongoing £15m infrastructure investment aimed at further enhancing the customer experience. The new, improved retail units now boast 552 square… Read the full press release

CDA to exhibit at the 2018 Vendor Fair on Thursday, July 12, 2018

CHICAGO, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will be one of 120 exhibitors at the 2018 Vendor Fair on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 12-4 p.m. at the UIC Forum. This annual event is hosted by members of the Government Procurement Compliance (GPC) Forum, which is administered by the City’s Department of Procurement… Read the full press release

Emirates inaugurates new five times-a-week service from Dubai to Santiago, Chile via Sao Paulo

Dubai, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has today (06 July 2018) launched a new, five times-a-week service from Dubai (DXB) to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo (GRU), marking the airline’s first arrival in Chile. On board the inaugural Boeing 777-200LR flight, which was welcomed at both Sao Paulo and… Read the full press release

Emirates adds extra flights to Jeddah and Medina from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj

DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Medina to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Emirates will be operating 33 additional flights to Jeddah and Medina from 6 to 31 August to support the journey… Read the full press release