Wizz Air launches its 9th route from the Romanian capital to Spain; new twice/week flights to Santander starting April 2019

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Romania’s largest airline and the fastest growing airline in Europe announced today (JAN 8, 2019) a new route between Bucharest and Santander, starting from the 23 of April 2019. The flights will be operated twice/week during the summer season, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Romanians can already… Read the full press release

English Heritage completes £3.6 million Iron Bridge in Shropshire conservation project

English Heritage’s £3.6 million conservation project to repair and restore the Iron Bridge in Shropshire has been completed SWINDON, UK, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Restorations to the world’s first bridge made of iron have been unveiled, following a year-long conservation project to save the structure for future generations. From this month the Iron Bridge is once again… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel appoints Sigrid Köntopp as Senior Director Operations

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Sigrid Köntopp has taken over the position of Senior Director Operations IntercityHotel with effect from the start of the year. She succeeds Robert Boller, who will remain with Deutsche Hospitality as Managing Director of MAXX Hotel GmbH. In her new capacity as Senior Director Operations… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts selected to manage a historic property in Portland, Maine — The Westin Portland Harborview

ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the premier global hotel management company, has been selected by investment group, Rockbridge to manage The Westin Portland Harborview, a historic property in Portland, Maine. The new management contract furthers Interstate’s coast-to-coast U.S. expansion following recent acquisitions, adding the Courtyard by Marriott Salt… Read the full press release

Royal Schiphol Group now using new electric ground equipment for aircraft handling purpose

Schiphol, Netherlands, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Schiphol Group is investing in new electric ground equipment for aircraft handling purposes. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and other Schiphol Group airports are now using several electric ‘ground power units’ (E-GPU). These E-GPUs provide aircraft on the ground with energy and replace the diesel variant. The purchase of the E-GPUs… Read the full press release

Heathrow launches eight-week consultation on Airspace & Future Operations

Eight-week consultation on Airspace & Future Operations is launching on 8th January Next phase of public consultation is the latest delivery milestone for proposed Heathrow expansion Heathrow is asking the public to help shape the airport’s future airspace design, and give views on how an expanded airport could operate – including runway alternation and proposals on… Read the full press release

MSC Magnifica starts her journeys for 119 days across six continents, travelling 32,260 nautical miles and crossing 24 time zones

Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise company has waved ‘bon voyage’ to MSC Magnifica as the final guests embarked today (7 January 2019) in Barcelona for the Company’s first world cruise. For many, the idea of seeing the world is just a dream, but a world cruise… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises’ third Meraviglia ship MSC Grandiosa moved to a wet dock for its final phase of work until her delivery in October 2019

MSC Cruises’ third Meraviglia generation ship to set sail in November 2019 Saint-Nazaire, France, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America, South Africa and the Gulf, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have celebrated the float out of MSC Grandiosa at the shipyard in… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa unveils a one-of-a-kind newly designed Grand Deluxe Three-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

Guests who book the one-of-a-kind newly designed suite will have a rare opportunity to drive a Rolls-Royce Ghost MIAMI, FLORIDA, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Five Star, Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa unveils the new Grand Deluxe Three-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite located on the 32nd floor of the ultra-luxury resort featuring sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean… Read the full press release

McKinney to work with Choice Hotels as its new lead creative agency

New Creative Platform, Multi-Channel Ad Campaign to Debut in 2019 ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest and most successful hotel franchisors, has named McKinney as its new lead creative agency. Beginning this month, McKinney will work with Choice Hotels to develop a new creative platform for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado elevates group meetings and incentives with ultra-luxe experiences unique to Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, U.S.A., 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, a spectacular all-season destination offering luxury, discovery and adventure in the Land Of Enchantment, unveil details about its buyout and retreat capabilities to elevate group meeting and incentive programming.  Offering groups privileged access to adventure, wellness and culture, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado… Read the full press release

Hyatt strengthens its presence in Africa with the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa

The new hotel represents a market entry for Hyatt, strengthening the brand’s presence in Africa CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (January 7, 2019) the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ethiopia and the seventh in Africa. The 188-room property is centrally located on… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo adds Guadalajara, Mexico as new destination on its high demand transpacific freighter route

After a highly successful year in 2018, the cargo carrier expanded its freighter network with new destination Guadalajara DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter services to Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its network in the Americas region. The new destination is being served by the airline’s Boeing 777 freighter…. Read the full press release

Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport announces the appointment of Konstantine Drosos as general manager

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, owned by the City of Chicago and managed by Hilton Management Services, announces the appointment of Konstantine Drosos as general manager. In his new role, Drosos will be responsible for leading renovations and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the only Chicago O’Hare hotel on airport… Read the full press release

Singapore Tourism Board features young athletes in its new marketing strategy

Singapore, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time ever, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is featuring young athletes as an integral part of its marketing efforts.   The young athletes take centre stage in newly-created content by STB, such as its Action Seekers tribe film[1], and also star as the coaches in a fun… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to operate select flights from San Francisco to Tokyo (Haneda) with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL), a recognized Eco-First company by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOE), will take another step forward in its commitment to invest and realize the operation of an aircraft utilizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By the end of January 2019, JAL plans to operate… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces new four times weekly service from Manchester to Billund starting April 2019

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (4 Jan) announced a new route from Manchester to Billund, with a four times weekly service commencing in April, as part of Ryanair’s Manchester Summer 2019 schedule. Ryanair’s Manchester Summer schedule includes 63 routes in total with 8 new routes to Bordeaux, Billund,… Read the full press release

Punta del Este Convention Bureau becomes the first destination management organization in the world to receive UNWTO.QUEST Certification

Madrid, Spain, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has granted UNWTO.QUEST Certification to the Punta del Este Convention Bureau, which became the first destination management organization in the world to receive this certification. The Punta del Este Convention Bureau, a UNWTO Affiliate Member, participated in the UNWTO.QUEST Certification pilot project that… Read the full press release

Hyatt reintroduces the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuwait with the opening of Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall

Hyatt continues steadfast Middle East expansion with opening of its first of two new Kuwait properties CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 6, 2019) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall, marking the reintroduction of the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuwait. The opening marks the first of… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport’s car parks earn Park Mark Safer Parking Award

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The three official car parks at George Best Belfast City Airport have achieved the coveted Park Mark Safer Parking Award, given to premises that have completed a risk assessment carried out by the PSNI and British Parking Association. The Premier, Short-Stay and Long-Stay facilities at the airport… Read the full press release

People with Disabilities (MOPD) launches new advisory committee to optimize accessibility features at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — People with Disabilities (MOPD) have convened a new advisory group aimed at optimizing accessibility features at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The Airport Advisory Committee brings together 10 members of government and advocacy groups to seek input from travelers with disabilities and identify opportunities for removing barriers,… Read the full press release