Changsha, China, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels has officially appointed Mr Robin Ma recently as the general manager of Kempinski Hotel Changsha. Mr Robin Ma will be fully in charge of the overall operation management and business development of the hotel. Mr. Robin Ma has 25 years’ work experience in the hotel industry…. Read the full press release
Daily Archives: April 11, 2019
Kempinski Palace Portoroz, Slovenia and Kempinski Hotel Adriatic, Croatia announce the appointment of Mr. Kai Behrens as Cluster General Manager
Istria, Slovenia, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Palace Portoroz, Slovenia and Kempinski Hotel Adriatic, Croatia are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kai Behrens as Cluster General Manager for the two Kempinski properties in Istria. Kai Behrens was appointed Cluster General Manager of Kempinski Palace Portorož and Kempinski Hotel Adriatic with the aim… Read the full press release
Michelin-star restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok reveals its latest menu, “Summer Journey”
Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A new season has arrived at the home of modern Thai gastronomy, where exquisitely composed dishes are prepared using an abundance of fresh local produce to create the tastes of summer. Michelin-star restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok reveals its latest menu, “Summer… Read the full press release
Brasserie Europa’s new Black & White Sunday Brunch includes the elegant vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Brasserie Europa’s new Black & White Sunday Brunch celebration includes the welcome addition of the elegant vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Guests choosing Brasserie Europa’s Champagne Sunday Brunch that are either wearing white or carrying white accessories can now enjoy a fabulous complimentary upgrade to our vintage Blanc… Read the full press release
Vietjet launches new route linking Phu Quoc and Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (April 09, 2019) in Hong Kong, Vietjet announced the commercial launch of a new route linking Phu Quoc and Hong Kong – one of the most well-known destinations in Asia and its operation plan for the Hong Kong market. Attending the announcement in Hong Kong were… Read the full press release
Marriott International expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019
Company on-track to grow its portfolio by 45 percent through the end of 2023 with over 100 properties under development DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (04/08/2019) announced it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in… Read the full press release
Formula 1 whizzed down the Bahrain circuit with Airbus Tetra technology
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbus provided secure communications technology for the recently concluded formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain. The Bahrain International Circuit Organization used the Kingdom of Bahrain’s extended Tetra network infrastructure to ensure a smooth organization and secure the race. “Events, such as Formula 1 races, draw massively people’s… Read the full press release
JW Marriott unveils ‘Gather by JW’ Marriott Bonvoy Moments
Member exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moments now available for the brand’s second annual culinary festival at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa this fall Bethesda, MD, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the highly anticipated announcement of Gather by JW – the brand’s immersive epicurean and mindful experience this September – JW Marriott today unveiled ‘Gather… Read the full press release
IHG announces transformation of its Europe Sales Team
New structure will mobilise organisation to capitalise on key growth opportunities across Europe Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a transformation of its Europe Sales Team designed around key market opportunities, which will position the company for accelerated growth across… Read the full press release
IHG welcomes Matt Kistler as Senior Vice President of Global Insights, Analytics and Data
New leader appointed to IHG’s Marketing leadership team Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes marketing analytics expert Matt Kistler as Senior Vice President of Global Insights, Analytics and Data. Charged with elevating IHG’s consumer insights and marketing effectiveness, Kistler and his team… Read the full press release
IHG announces signing of Holiday Inn® Madinah King Abdulaziz Road and Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Hamra in Saudi Arabia
Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed two franchise agreements including Holiday Inn®Madinah King Abdulaziz Road with Loulouat Al Madinah Hospitality and Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Hamra with Al Hokair Group. The agreements were signed and announced at Arabian Hotel Investment Conference… Read the full press release
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts supports its expansion in Egypt with the appointment of five new General Managers and one new Hotel Manager
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand is continuing to build upon the strong degree of commitment traditionally shown to Egypt by opening a total of three new hotels in the country this year. This expansion is being accompanied by the appointment of five new General… Read the full press release
Emirates completes the installation of Expo 2020 Dubai liveries on 40 aircraft
DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has completed the installation of bespoke Expo 2020 Dubai liveries on 40 aircraft, with its final A380 aircraft emblazoned in the distinctive orange ‘opportunity’ decal rolling out of the Emirates Engineering hangar. The first decal was unveiled in 2017 on an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft decorated… Read the full press release
TravelClick: Spring Season Brings Continued Rate Growth for North American Hoteliers
Bookings Also Stabilizing Throughout Several Markets NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, an Amadeus company, today (April 9, 2019) released new data from the Company’s March 2019 North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). According to this data, North American hoteliers are entering the spring season and rounding out the first quarter of… Read the full press release
New four-story, 122-room WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham opens its doors
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — WoodSpring Suites continues its coast-to-coast expansion with the grand opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham. Located at 3013 Northeast 181st Avenue in Portland’s Gresham neighborhood, the new four-story, 122-room hotel is the brand’s milestone 250th property and first hotel in Oregon. The WoodSpring Suites brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is… Read the full press release
Cambria Hotels Takes ‘Profs and Pints’ Lecture Series Across the Country with Simulating Content on Tap throughout 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels is helping experience-hungry people maximize their time through a collaboration with Profs and Pints. Already known for offering local beers at its hotels, Cambria is building on their hallmark craft beer program and appealing public spaces by hosting a series of compelling talks – ranging from local history to emerging… Read the full press release
Viking announces joint venture with China Merchants Group
Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On April 8, Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) and China Merchants Shekou, representing China Merchants Group, announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture focused on building a cruise line with worldwide cruise offerings for the Chinese cruise market. This will be a wide-ranging partnership… Read the full press release
Aberdeen International Airport welcomes bigger and better retail stores of Boots and Dixons Travel
Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — High street favourites Boots and technology specialists Dixons Travel have relocated to larger units, up to twice the size of the old stores. The updated retail area also has a new staircase leading down to the lower lounge, with upgraded passenger lift also installed as part of the… Read the full press release
UNWTO holds the First Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa
Sal Island, Cabo Verde, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The First Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Government of Cabo Verde was held in Sal Island, Cabo Verde, attracting over 20 Ministers of Tourism, Transport and… Read the full press release
Vacation Homes 365: What It Takes to Run a Vacation Rental
San Diego, United States, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you planning to run your own vacation home rental business? If you plan on turning your home into a business, it is important that you ask the right questions first. Do you really have what it takes to run the business full-time? What most… Read the full press release
London Gatwick reveals ten new routes and this summer’s travelling trends of UK holidaymakers
Ten brand new routes set to start from Gatwick this summer season, plus airport reveals the summer destinations most desired by UK passengers Nearly 17 million passenger seats departing from Gatwick this summer Meanwhile, this Easter weekend, half a million passengers (550,000) will be travelling through Gatwick (+5.1% on 2018) LONDON, UK, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel… Read the full press release
SAS HAS BEEN CO2 OFFSETTING 1.5 MILLION YOUTH TICKETS
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the past year, SAS has been CO2 offsetting all Youth Tickets, amounting to a total of almost 1.5 million tickets, an increase of five percent. The initiative is part of SAS’ ambition to promote more sustainable travel. A year ago, SAS became first airline to include CO2… Read the full press release
British Airways brings together its four heritage liveried aircraft to mark its centenary this year
LONDON, UK, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has, for the first time today (April 9, 2019), brought together its four heritage liveried aircraft which were repainted to mark the airline’s centenary this year, alongside an A319 in the current Chatham Dockyard livery, to capture a rare image of some of the airline’s most… Read the full press release
Qatar Duty Free wins the DFNI-Frontier ‘EMEA Airport Retail Operation of the Year’ award
Award recognises best airport retail operation serving more than 30 million passengers annually DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has won the DFNI-Frontier ‘EMEA Airport Retail Operation of the Year’ award for its exceptional retail offering and customer service. The award was presented at a ceremony and charity ball… Read the full press release
CDA will again offer flights to Veterans for the 12th season of Honor Flight Chicago
Chicago, IL, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced it will once again welcome military veterans from the Chicago area to Midway International Airport for day-trips to Washington, D.C., to visit the National Monuments. For the first time, the 12th season of Honor Flight Chicago (HFC) will include Vietnam War… Read the full press release