Emirates signs MoUs with three teams from Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme

Three teams from Cohort 6 of Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme shortlisted for the next stage of working on Emirates’ challenges. Teams selected are from USA, Germany and the UK Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has demonstrated its commitment to fostering innovation in the global aviation industry by signing MoUs with… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and Hongyuan Holdings Group create joint venture

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL)  and Hongyuan Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (Hongyuan Group) agreed on April 8, 2019 to establish JAL Hongyuan Co., Ltd. (JAL Hongyuan), which will be a joint venture to support distribution channels between Japanese companies and EC businesses in China. JAL and Hongyuan… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha to temporarily close its doors for extensive refurbishment

Four Seasons Hotel Doha will temporarily close its doors beginning in June in preparation for an extensive refurbishment led by Paris-based interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon Doha, Qatar, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha is embarking on a new era of hospitality with the announcement of an extensive refurbishment to the luxury property, inspired… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Montreal now open

Four Seasons expands portfolio with highly anticipated opening of lifestyle hotel designed to connect people, community and culture A true creative expression of downtown living, Four Seasons now takes its place as an integral part of one of Montreal’s most storied neighbourhoods Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson debuts in Canada with MARCUS An emblematic place where… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels breaks ground on The Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport scheduled to open in 2020

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels is doubling its Music City presence as Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Athena Hospitality Group,LLC, announced the start of construction on the brand’s second upscale hotel in Nashville, Tenn. The Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport, scheduled to open in 2020, joins the Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown, which opened in 2018…. Read the full press release

Choice Privileges announces return of “One Stay. Two Stays. Spend It Your Way.” member promotion

Choice Privileges Members Can Redeem Points through ‘One Stay. Two Stays. Spend it your way.’ Promotion ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the free award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is bringing back the popular “One Stay. Two Stays. Spend It Your Way.” member promotion. Now through August 9, Choice Privileges guests who… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels appoints Michelle Masters as regional vice president of franchise services, Northeast region

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced Michelle Masters has joined the company as regional vice president of franchise services, Northeast region. In the role, Masters will lead the company’s area directors, a field-based team of franchise operations business consultants, to help drive system-wide… Read the full press release

HMSHost set to expand restaurant options for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport

New restaurants slated to greet Terminal B travelers NEWARK, N.J., 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is set to expand restaurant options for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently awarded a new 10-year contract, with a projected sales volume of $91 million,… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport appoints Jonathan Good as its new General Manager Technology & Marketing

Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Jonathan Good as its new General Manager Technology & Marketing. In this role, Jonathan will be responsible for the strategy and execution of world class technology and marketing programmes to improve the customer experience and ensure operational excellence to meet… Read the full press release

Wizz Air named 2019 Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, proudly announces it was named 2019 Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards, the only international prizes that award all the main categories of the air transport industry. The award was handed over to Stephen Jones, Deputy… Read the full press release

Port Authority and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports to introduce new dining and retail outlets at Newark Liberty’ Terminal B

Port Authority, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports introducing 22 Jersey-centric shopping and dining destinations, totaling more than 25,000 square feet Other enhancements at agency airports include unlimited free Wi-Fi, upgraded restrooms, family-friendly amenities and real-time information on wait times at security and taxi lines New York City, New York, United States, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — New… Read the full press release

dnata and Lufthansa Group continue to expand partnership in the United States

Austin, Texas, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, and Lufthansa Group continue to expand their partnership in the United States. dnata has been selected to provide ramp, secure clean and passenger handling services to Lufthansa at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and now serves the airline group, including Swiss International… Read the full press release

Oakwood announces its second Oakwood Hotel & Apartments in Australia

SINGAPORE, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), today (MAY 2, 2019 ) announced its second Oakwood Hotel & Apartments in Australia located in Melbourne’s South East city of Dandenong. Opening in 2021, this iconic development, as part of Barnes Capital’s Spectra building, will transform the city skyline and… Read the full press release

Journey Hub Hotel Phuket renamed to Oakwood Hotel Journeyhub Phuket

PHUKET, Thailand, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the announcement of a strategic partnership between Oakwood and Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited in February 2019, Journey Hub Hotel Phuket, a property owned by Boutique Corporation, has been renamed Oakwood Hotel Journeyhub Phuket, as of April 1, 2019. Oakwood Hotel Journeyhub Phuket marks Oakwood’s first entry… Read the full press release

Oakwood partners with WaterWalk International to create a new brand, Oakwood WaterWalk

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”) announced today (May 7, 2019) it has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership agreement with WaterWalk International, a DeBoer family entity, to create a new brand, Oakwood WaterWalk. The purpose-built product provides a unique combined offering, including 1-, 2-,… Read the full press release

AAAE Urges Congress to Update Tax Code and Airport Financing Model to Boost Infrastructure Investment

Alexandria, Va., 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — With airlines collecting nearly $5 billion in baggage fees in 2018 along with billions more in other ancillary charges – record highs – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) called on Congress to update the U.S. tax code and the federal cap on local airport user… Read the full press release