LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — AP Digital is not just a CRM tool, it’s a client portal, agent portal, professional services automation platform, contract manager and a virtual assistant. AP Digital is delivered via a web and app-based experience. AP Digital is not a bolt-on or after thought, it embodies how Amistad… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo will carry flood relief cargo of over 175 tons to Kerala, India, joining the UAE community in their support of the people of Kerala. Over more than a dozen flights, the air cargo operator will transport the relief goods, which have been donated by various UAE-based… Read the full press release
Brand ignites interest across Choice’s extended-stay portfolio ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — WoodSpring Suites is on pace to significantly exceed the brand’s previous record for the number of new franchise agreements awarded in a single year. Through the first half of the year, the brand, which is franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc.(NYSE: CHH),… Read the full press release
Leatham expands his collaboration with Four Seasons at the new landmark hotel in downtown Philadelphia, set to open in 2019 Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Master floral designer Jeff Leatham is bringing his signature style to Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center as Artistic Director overseeing floral concepts and displays throughout the Hotel. It will… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (08/23/2018) welcomed the return of a herd of grazing animals to manage natural vegetation at one of the world’s busiest airports. The grazing herd—comprised of a mix of 30 goats, sheep, and a donkey named Jackson—will be on hand at O’Hare International… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport will be welcoming the new airline Primera Air in May next year. The airline will start direct flights to New York (EWR) as of May 2019, and direct flights to Boston (BOS) and Washington DC (IAD) as of June 2019. The flights will be operated by… Read the full press release
On 24 August 2018, Lufthansa Group employees worldwide may wear sneakers to work. This one-off event symbolizes the extra mile that the Lufthansa Group employees are walking together in this exceptional summer. Crew members and ground staff in uniform may also wear sneakers on this special day. COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair will launch a route from Helsinki Airport to Los Angeles next spring. The new route will be the fifth direct route to North America and the 27th international intercontinental route from Helsinki Airport. The Helsinki Airport – Los Angeles service will operate three times a week starting… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether your flight is delayed, or you have an overnight layover, you may find yourself having to sleep at the airport. Such a situation is hardly ideal, but there are ways to stay comfortable and actually get a few hours of much-needed rest at Helsinki Airport when this… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Latvian airline Air Baltic adds flights for the Turku-Riga route for the spring and summer season beginning in march 2019. The new afternoon connection brings a needed addition for the morning and evening flights four days a week. In Turku the new flights are seen as a… Read the full press release
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Taipei, the only hotel in Taiwan to offer diptyque amenities, presents an alluring new autumn getaway, diptyque Indulgence. This room package features sumptuous suite accommodation, afternoon tea, limited-edition gifts and Oriental Club benefits. Melding elements of contemporary luxury with classic Oriental style, the hotel’s suites are… Read the full press release
For the second year, Heathrow has partnered with the Department for International Trade ‘Exporting is GREAT Campaign’ to fund 20 SME’s exporting ambitions SME’s will be awarded a total of £40,000 to support international trade missions and foreign market research This year’s winners include designers, manufacturers and retailers from across the UK all looking to… Read the full press release
New hotel brand delivers the basics done exceptionally well at great value Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today (22 AUGUST 2018) announces the official opening of its first avid™ hotels property, the 87-room avid hotel Oklahoma City-Quail Springs. IHG’s newest mainstream hotel brand was created to meet the needs of 14 million… Read the full press release
IHG® continues to grow its portfolio in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (22 AUGUST 2018) announces the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn® Ciudad Juárez hotel. Conveniently located on Juarez Tecnologico Avenue 3620, Partido Iglesias… Read the full press release
A New Brand Campaign Video Featuring Huang Embodies an Active And Healthy Lifestyle, Transforming Westin Into A Fitness Studio On The Move BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced the appointment of Huang Xuan as the new well-being brand advocate for Greater China. As… Read the full press release
DFW AIRPORT, Texas, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport will fly nonstop to Dublin, Ireland and Munich, Germany, starting June 6, 2019, thanks to new service from American Airlines. With these flights, DFW Airport will provide its first ever nonstop service to Ireland, and its third daily nonstop flight to Germany. “These new flights will advance DFW Airport’s mission… Read the full press release
BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) (“LaSalle” or the “Company”) today ( August 22, 2018) confirmed that it received a proposal from Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (“Pebblebrook”) on August 21, 2018 to acquire LaSalle in a transaction with consideration of 0.92 common shares of Pebblebrook per common… Read the full press release
Since 2008, the program has provided 540 weekend getaways for parents caring for children with special needs Toronto, Canada, 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Toronto’s weekend getaways program – Relax, Recharge, Renew – is celebrating 10 years of providing parents that care for children with special needs a much-deserved break. This first-of-its-kind and award-winning program,… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Food & Drink Fortnight (1-16 September 2018) offers the ideal opportunity for a Scottish foodie adventure, with a variety of events taking place the length and breadth of the country for all, celebrating local produce and offering unique food and drink experiences. Scotland is home to many… Read the full press release
Surrey, UK, 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — ERA (European Regions Airline Association) is delighted to welcome Air Alsie as its newest airline member, bringing the number of carriers in ERA membership to 51. Based in Sønderborg, Denmark, Air Alsie has been operating since 1989 and with an available fleet of 22 aircraft, is the largest… Read the full press release
W Hotels Continues to Spin Explosive Footprint in Greater China with Latest Opening in Xi’an Xi’an, CHINA, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (08/21/2018) announced the opening of W Xi’an, the brand’s seventh hotel in Greater China and the largest W to open in Asia Pacific…. Read the full press release
Cambridge, England, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of one-of-a-kind, independent hotels, announces the addition of UNIVERSITY ARMS, CAMBRIDGE to its portfolio of more than 150 extraordinary hotels around the world. UNIVERSITY ARMS, CAMBRIDGE is a landmark hotel located in the historic centre of Cambridge overlooking Parker’s Piece. … Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today (August 21, 2018) announced a new autumn menu on the carrier`s international flights from September 1, 2018. Highlights include new Premium Economy and Economy Class meals on flights to Hawaii created by a Michelin 2-star chef, the return of Air Yoshinoya on long-haul international… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, AFRICA, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) this week launched one of its flagship initiatives to promote communication between management and its employees. The App, which is innovative and the first of its kind in the history of the airline, can be downloaded on mobile devices. It will enable employees to… Read the full press release
Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading blends local culture and international flair to inspire both discerning travelers and local residents CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (AUGUST 20, 2018) announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading in Shanghai’s Jiading District. Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading is the first Hyatt-branded hotel… Read the full press release
Located on a private island, Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa offers an energizing one-stop destination celebrating the best of Okinawa CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 21, 2018) the opening of Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa in the southernmost region of Japan. Located on the private Seragaki Island and linked… Read the full press release
Returning signature favourites and exciting new dining concepts helmed by celebrity chefs are set to elevate Singapore’s culinary landscape PARIS, France, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Singapore unveiled today its new line-up of dining experiences, which combine the hotel’s much-loved culinary traditions with contemporary dining concepts by renowned celebrity chefs. Each dining concept promises… Read the full press release
Global hit preschool animation brand on board during summer flights Super Wings’ collaboration centred around fun family travel 30,000 colourful activity sheets to create memorable in-flight experiences Exeter, England, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is delighted to welcome the much-loved Super Wings on board through a collaboration secured with… Read the full press release
Mumbai, India, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline and Bangkok Airways, Asia’s Boutique Airline, announced the expansion of their existing codeshare agreement to provide more choice and convenient travel options. Guests travelling between key destinations across Thailand, Vietnam, and India, will benefit from this alignment between the two… Read the full press release
Japan, Finland and Thailand top the list of hottest emerging international travel destinations in 2018 ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Love Home Swap, one of the world’s leading home exchange programs, is releasing results from its Travel Bucket List Survey of 1,000 Americans. The survey uncovers U.S. consumers’ travel aspirations and the barriers that stand… Read the full press release