Hilton Hotels & Resorts releases new survey uncovering the travel highs and lows for young professionals

New Hilton Hotels & Resorts survey finds that 73% of young professionals have a better travel experience when they spend free time on their own – from exploring the city to unwinding at the lobby bar MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to innovate its offerings for the next generation… Read the full press release

Hilton Adelaide welcomes back Brent Assam as Executive Chef

ADELAIDE, Australia, 2019-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Adelaide has welcomed back Brent Assam to lead the team as Executive Chef following time spent working on the Islands of Fiji. Following time working in Africa, Perth, Fiji and Hilton Adelaide where he was Executive Sous Chef from 2013 until 2015, Brent said the time is right… Read the full press release

Marriott International launches an all-inclusive platform to bring its brands to growing, global vacation segment

Company poised to grow in the all-inclusive segment by leveraging its Marriott Bonvoy travel program and iconic brands including The Ritz-Carlton and Westin Hotels & Resorts Marriott International to manage five all-inclusive resorts with more than 2,000 rooms and owner investment of more than $800 million Bethesda, MD, 2019-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Responding… Read the full press release

Finavia to start construction of a Subsurface Flow Wetland at Helsinki Airport

Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Water management is an important part of Finavia’s environmental responsibility. The new underground wetland treatment facility will mean cleaner waters for the watercourses surrounding Helsinki Airport. Good environmental work is part of Finavia’s corporate responsibility. The Sum of Good Things article series highlights details of Finavia’s responsibility work. This article focuses on… Read the full press release

Finavia brought hobbyists together during The HELspotting Day at Helsinki Airport

Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia invited passionate plane spotters to Helsinki Airport on 6 August 2019 to learn more about the airport and to see planes and the action on the runways from a close distance. The HELspotting Day is a way for Finavia to introduce Helsinki Airport to this active stakeholder… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association’s latest Travel Trends Index: travel’s worst performance since September 2018

Leisure travel growth offset by flat business segment and contraction in int’l inbound travel WASHINGTON, USA, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel to and within the U.S. grew 2.4% year-over-year in June, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s latest Travel Trends Index (TTI)—travel’s worst performance since September 2018. Most concerning is the 0.8% contraction of international… Read the full press release

Swan Tours Offering Attractive Rajasthan Holiday Packages at Budget Price

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New Delhi, India, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rajasthan – A unique as well as wonderful land that captivates people from throughout the world with its spectacular cities, mysterious forts and superb royal palaces. As well as also not to forget the colourful people living right here who have a continuous stream of legends… Read the full press release

ParkIT and Airparks to expand presence at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Doncaster, England, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — ParkIT and Airparks, two major companies within the Holiday Extras Group to expand their presence at Doncaster Sheffield Airport as it invests £3.5m in a major car parking expansion., Holiday Extras – the UK market leader in travel extras such as airport parking, transfers, and travel insurance –… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways unveiled new cabin product sourced locally

Kirmington, England, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways has unveiled a new cabin product refresh sourcing a number of local suppliers throughout its network for the complimentary service offered on board its Flybe franchise services. The on board product has been revised and will feature guest beers, hand cooked crisps, flapjacks, shortbread biscuits, sweets… Read the full press release

GBTA announces the launch of the new Accommodations RFP

Alexandria, VA, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (August 5, 2019) announced the launch of the new Accommodations RFP. The updated RFP reflects the changing marketplace to include various accommodation solutions that buyers are using and considering for their travel programs. The… Read the full press release

GBTA study: Travel Experience Impacts Retention and Reduces Corporate Turn Over

Study Also Finds Buyers Have Limited Metrics About Traveler Experience CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Most travel buyers agree companies can improve employee retention or reduce turnover through various traveler-centric efforts. These include travel upgrades such as business class (80%), better quality technology (80%), more traveler-centric policies (77%), additional time off for frequent… Read the full press release

GBTA announces five newly elected members to its global Board of Directors

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry, announced five newly elected members to its global Board of Directors following the 2019 election during GBTA Convention in Chicago. Bhart Sarin, Director, Procurement Operations and Travel, Corporate and North America, Ingredion Incorporated, will serve… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai partners with AVDAR to launch new Kids Club and summer package for families

Shanghai, China, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In Mongolian, avdar means a wooden box that stores the most precious things in a family. In 2016, a Russian-Mongolian couple founded AVDAR based on their experiences building toys for their son using natural woods and environmentally friendly paint, which soon became popular with their friends, and a brand… Read the full press release

Celebrated medium and spiritual advisor Cyndi Tryon to offer exclusive spiritual readings September 6-9, 2019 at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

Private readings available September 6 to 9, 2019 Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas welcomes celebrated medium and spiritual advisor Cyndi Tryon, who will offer exclusive spiritual readings September 6-9, 2019 at The Spa. Tryon’s unparalleled insights are sought after by followers throughout the United States as well as internationally. “I… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges again honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs for 2019-20

Choice Hotels’ Award-Winning Loyalty Program Also Debuts New Elite Benefits ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs for 2019-20. Each year, the publication evaluates hotel loyalty programs… Read the full press release

Jack London Square hosts a variety of free, family-friendly fun events starting Thursday

Blockbuster movie, dancing and festive market extend summer weekend fun Oakland, Calif., 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square packs a punch this week with six special events starting Thursday. The summer weather brings out the crowds for a variety of free, family-friendly fun at the waterfront with a movie night on the Ferry Lawn,… Read the full press release

ExpressJet Airlines named Bruce Jones Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, announced Bruce Jones has been named Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering. Jones will be responsible for ExpressJet’s aircraft maintenance program that encompasses a fleet of more than 100 Embraer aircraft supported by 750 professionals in eight locations. He will replace Jamie… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong: Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund and Fisheries Enhancement Fund granted more than HK$10 million to 11 projects

HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The independent Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund (MEEF) and Fisheries Enhancement Fund (FEF) have granted more than HK$10 million to 11 projects for a 12-month period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. The 11 projects receiving funding in the latest round include six multi-year projects… Read the full press release