IHG to open the first Kimpton hotel in Thailand in 2020

Kimpton Bangkok to bring meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal experiences to the heart of the Thai capital Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Siam Sindhorn to debut the leading boutique hotel brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, in Bangkok —… Read the full press release

IHG to open Kimpton Barcelona in the second half of 2019

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants adds another European hotel to its growing portfolio with the signing of its first hotel in Spain – Kimpton Barcelona. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®) will soon be launching its unique heartfelt luxury approach in Spain, with the opening of Kimpton Barcelona in the… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line named North America’s, Caribbean’s and Europe’s Leading Cruise Line at the World Travel Awards

MIAMI, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards named Norwegian Cruise Line “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” and “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line,” for the third and sixth consecutive year respectively, at a regional gala ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica this past Saturday. Norwegian Cruise Line is currently the most awarded cruise line of… Read the full press release

SkyTeam the first airline alliance to offer a comprehensive flight search tool making it easier for customers to plan and book trips on all 20 member airlines

Real-time availability, schedule, and pricing information Easier for Frequent Flyers to earn miles across 20 member airlines Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance has launched a new metasearch tool on its website making it easier for customers to plan and book trips on all 20 member airlines. SkyTeam… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner of Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap

Hong Kong, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap returns for its 11th edition this year with Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner. Music-loving guests are invited to book the Weekend Getaway accommodation package and stay close to the festival that will bring an eclectic array of talented musicians, breakthrough… Read the full press release

Scanian of the Year Andreas Granqvist portrait unveiled in the Welcome to My Hometown gallery at Malmö Airport

Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Scanian of the Year 2018, named by the readers of the Swedish daily Kvällsposten, is the favourite of the whole of Sweden – “Granen”, Andreas Granqvist, who plays football with Helsingborgs IF and has been captain of the Swedish national men’s team since 2016. Today he was on hand at… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago in search for its “official” Christmas tree to grace Millennium Park this holiday season

Tree nominations will be accepted through October 19 The 105th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is November 16 in Millennium Park Chicago, IL, , 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is looking for a tree to grace Millennium Park this holiday season and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas tree. Through October 19,… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association recognized the accomplishments of PATA Chapters and Student Chapter in Langkawi, Malaysia

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured the accomplishments of three PATA Chapters and one Student Chapter in Langkawi, Malaysia on Saturday, September 15 during the PATA Board Dinner and Chapter Awards Presentation, hosted by Tourism Malaysia. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “The PATA Chapter and Student Chapters, through… Read the full press release

PATA Recovery Advisory Group ready to assist disaster affected destinations around the world

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With the frequency and severity of natural disasters occurring around the world, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is ready to assist affected destinations around the world as they look to quickly rebuild and recover. The PATA Recovery Advisory Group assists member destinations in identifying key challenges facing the sector and providing… Read the full press release

Hilton Quebec appoints Jean-Francois Lincourt as General Manager

Quebec, Q.C., 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Quebec, owned by InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust and managed by Hilton Management Services, today (September 24, 2018) appointed Jean-Francois Lincourt as General Manager. Most recently, Lincourt served as Hotel Manager of the Fairmont Copley Plaza. In his new role, Lincourt will be responsible for overseeing the… Read the full press release

Marriott International creates #LoveTravels Beyond Barriers to celebrate and support those who actively breaking down barriers that divide

Leaders from ConPRmetidos, PERIOD, Weird Enough Productions and VideoOut will each receive $50,000 as well as access to Marriott’s intellectual capital and resources Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announces the creation of Beyond Barriers, the next phase of Marriott’s groundbreaking #LoveTravels program.  #LoveTravels Beyond Barriers celebrates and supports those who… Read the full press release

Aeroflot names its 50th Sukhoi Superjet 100 after the Russian painter Vasily Polenov

Moscow, Russia, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its 50th Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100), marking the successful completion of two firm orders for 30 and 20 of the aircraft. The 50th aircraft has the registration number RA-89115, and is named for the Russian painter Vasily Polenov. The official presentation… Read the full press release

Airbnb enters the meetings market: Should you worry?

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — We recently read a stat in WIT that after corporate travel, the meetings market (or MICE as it is called) is the next most lucrative sector for hotels and is the slowest in tech adoption. So it’s unsurprising that disruptive travel companies are shaking up the market…. Read the full press release

Riu Palace Oasis in Gran Canaria reopens following a spectacular 40 million Euro makeover

The hotel in Gran Canaria is presenting a new style and new services, as well as a new category of rooms with private pools. The hotel’s décor has been carefully considered and it combines spectacular features, such as the monumental light in the lobby, with other simpler ones, to create a renovated and very elegant… Read the full press release

TUI Care Foundation and Plan International partner to launch a new initiative in Hue City, Vietnam

TUI Care Foundation and Plan International have again joined forces to create a safety network for disadvantaged communities  The project provides vocational training to 350 youths and supports families in organising collaborative financing schemes  Berlin, Germany, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Care Foundation and Plan International have joined forces to launch a new… Read the full press release

Macao Tourism Data plus now provides a new spectrum of statistics for users — the Golden Week Statistics

Macao, China, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Macao Tourism Data plus (“MTD plus”), an online platform of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to indicate local tourism statistics, debuts a new spectrum of statistics, namely the Golden Week Statistics and the provisional statistical data during the Golden Weeks, to familiarize the public with the… Read the full press release