Circling Raven Golf Club, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel Celebrate Banner 2019

WORLEY, Idaho, United States, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Circling Raven Golf Club – the acclaimed amenity of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel – concluded an extraordinarily successful 15th Anniversary season this week, a year marked with honors, robust financial performance, and significant announcements for 2020.   Located in the Idaho Panhandle near Spokane… Read the full press release

Changi Airport to temporarily close Runway 2; will operate using Runway 1 and Runway 3 from October 2020

SINGAPORE, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today (Nov 04, 2019) that Changi Airport will operate using Runway 1 and Runway 3 from 25 October 2020. To ensure the safety of flight operations, Runway 2 will be closed temporarily for the next phase of infrastructure works for the Changi East project…. Read the full press release

Hilton appoints Dino Michael to oversee Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts

Michael to oversee two of Hilton’s renowned, legacy luxury brands MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (November 4, 2019) announced that Dino Michael will extend his current Waldorf Astoria brand head role to include the global brand head position for the Conrad brand effective January 1, 2020. “We are thrilled to… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi takes guests on an unforgettable culinary journey

MALÉ, Maldives and MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, takes guests on an unforgettable culinary journey at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which opened its doors on 1 July 2019. In line with the brand’s rich legacy of culinary innovation and excellence, the all-pool villa resort has been… Read the full press release

VisitScotland celebrates its 50th anniversary at the 40th World Travel Market

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland is marking its 50th anniversary with a host of Scottish businesses at the 40th World Travel Market (WTM). The national tourism organisation has been attending the leading global event for the travel industry since it began in 1980 and almost 40 years later it is being joined at its… Read the full press release

Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve opens its doors to guests

The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Mexico offers an authentic and immersive experience, showcasing the best of modern Mexican design and featuring artisans from across the country SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO, MEXICO, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the latest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, is delighted to open its doors,… Read the full press release

JW Marriott announces the opening of JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa on Vagaru island, Shaviyani atoll in the Maldives

Redefining luxury tropical getaways, new private island resort offers supersized villas, superb dining and exceptional services MALE, MALDIVES, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (NOVEMBER 4, 2019) announced the opening of JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa on Vagaru island, Shaviyani atoll in the Maldives. The opening marks… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways re-introduces a Flybe franchise service linking Cardiff with Aberdeen

Kirmington, England, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK regional airline will offer a daily service from the national airport for Wales to the UK’s offshore capital from 11 November 2019. With 10 flights a week, services will depart Cardiff, Monday-Friday, at 10.20am. Return services on Monday-Thursday leave Aberdeen at 11.55am, and at 10.55am on… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces start of construction on Detroit’s first Cambria hotel: the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown

Choice Hotels’ Upscale Brand Continues Rapid Expansion in Top-Tier Markets ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Koucar Management celebrate the official start of construction on Detroit’s first Cambria hotel: the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. Slated to open in 2020, the modular-construction, six-story, 158-room upscale hotel will become the Cambria brand’s second location in Michigan. Nine… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport app latest version offers Home-to-gate travel information

Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Real time travel information taking you from home to departure gate is now available through the latest version of the Auckland Airport app. Designed to take the stress out of airport departures and arrivals, for the first time the revamped app creates a personalised itinerary for the… Read the full press release

Military veterans turned HMSHost chefs create an exclusive burger benefitting military families

Military members receive complimentary burger on Veterans Day; Proceeds benefit Folds of Honor BETHESDA, Md., 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In honor of Veterans Day and Military Family Month this November, veteran chefs are feeding world travelers and giving back as part of global restaurateur HMSHost’s Food Fight for Veterans. Military veterans turned HMSHost chefs teamed up to… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes easyJet inaugural service to Tenerife

Liverpool, UK, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s leading airline celebrated its first flight to Tenerife on Wednesday. The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a firm favourite for those looking for a short haul winter break and the new route provides an additional winter sun destination for passengers from the region…. Read the full press release

Queenstown Airport Corporation is the first airport company to achieve Living Wage accreditation in New Zealand

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) is the first airport company to achieve Living Wage accreditation in New Zealand and is celebrating the achievement this Living Wage Week Aotearoa. Donna Darlington, People and Culture Manager said: “We are delighted to mark Living Wage Week 2019 by announcing to… Read the full press release

dnata expands long-standing partnership with Lufthansa Group at Washington Dulles

Washington DC, USA, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, significantly expands its operations at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Having been awarded a three-year contract by Lufthansa Group, the company invested US$ 4 million in equipment and hired 125 aviation professionals to its team to provide dedicated… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport demonstrates key elements of its innovative Smart Airport program at QITCOM 2019

Doha, Qatar, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (HIA) has concluded its participation at Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition (QITCOM 2019) by demonstrating key elements of its innovative Smart Airport program. The event was organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) under the Patronage of His Highness, the Amir of Qatar… Read the full press release

Huazhu Group to acquire all shares of Deutsche Hospitality

Shanghai, China/ Singapore/ Frankfurt, Germany, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Huazhu Group (“Huazhu”), a leading multi-brand hotel group (Nasdaq: HTHT), announced today (November 04, 2019) that it reached an agreement to acquire all shares of Deutsche Hospitality (“the company”), a renowned international hotel group, through its wholly owned subsidiary China Lodging Holding Singapore. Deutsche… Read the full press release

Victor White, A.A.E. receives the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award

Alexandria, Va., 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Victor White, A.A.E., Director of Airports at the Wichita (Kan.) Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Vic is an invaluable colleague… Read the full press release

Korean Air launches brand-new safety video featuring SuperM

Seoul, South Korea, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air unveiled a brand-new safety video in partnership with SM Entertainment, the largest entertainment company in Korea. On November 4, the new safety video starring SuperM, a global K-pop group, was aired on all Korean Air flights, starting with KE621, which departed from Incheon at 7:45… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is pleased to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View. Continuing Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion in key global cities, the new design-focused hotel is the group’s seventh hotel in… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises launches dedicated fund to preserve the natural wonders of Galapagos Islands

Miami, FL, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To safeguard the wellbeing of the Galapagos Islands for future generations, Silversea Cruises has launched a dedicated fund that will preserve the natural wonders of the archipelago. By supporting a diverse selection of projects each year, the Silversea Fund will strengthen the balance between humans and nature in… Read the full press release

RCI welcomes 9 Anantara Vacation Club resort properties into its vacation exchange network

The addition of 9 Anantara Vacation Club resorts to RCI affiliate portfolio expands quality vacation options for members in world’s largest timeshare exchange network SINGAPORE, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange as part of Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), recently entered into an affiliation agreement with Anantara Vacation Club, welcoming its portfolio of 9 resort properties… Read the full press release

YYC welcomes inaugural WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner service to Maui

CALGARY, CANADA, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 31, 2019), WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner will carry guests for the first time between Calgary and Maui providing Hawaii-loving travellers the opportunity to experience WestJet’s state-of-the-art aircraft and award-winning guest experience while flying over the Pacific. “As the Canadian carrier with the most flights to Hawaii we’re… Read the full press release

Air France welcomes Michelin-starred French Chef Andrée Rosier as new Business class chef

Paris, France, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — From November 2019 to February 2020, Michelin-starred French chef Andrée Rosier and a native of the Basque country is signing the dishes on Air France’s Business class menu on departure from Paris. Over the past few days, on flights departing Paris, Air France has been entrusting the dishes… Read the full press release

easyJet inaugurates service from Bristol to Hurghada in Egypt

Bristol, UK, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, launched its first flight on a new route this week from Bristol to Hurghada in Egypt – the 72nd destination easyJet now flies to on its Bristol network. Flights to the popular Egyptian resort are now operating twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays… Read the full press release

TUI announces return of holidays to Sharm El Sheikh

Bristol, UK, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI, the world’s largest holiday company and the UK’s number one holiday provider, are delighted to announce that holidays to Sharm El Sheikh will be back on sale on Thursday 7th November with flights departing Bristol Airport from May 2020. Sticking with its commitment of offering more flexibility… Read the full press release

Swissport International names Rudolf Steiner as Head of Cargo EMEA

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International has appointed Rudolf Steiner as Head of Cargo EMEA. Mark Skinner becomes Head of Business Development & Sales EMEA. By appointing dedicated managers for its Air Cargo and the Ground Services businesses, Swissport strengthens its customer centricity further. They both assume their new roles on… Read the full press release

Oakwood announces two serviced apartments to be located in the 2022 Winter Olympics Zhangjiakou Zone

SINGAPORE, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), today (October 31, 2019) announced its partnership with Sinobo Thaiwoo (Zhangjiakou Chongli) Cultural & Tourism Co., Ltd to manage two serviced apartments within Sinobo Taizicheng Resort in the Chongli district of Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China…. Read the full press release

Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants to open new property in New Orleans early 2020

Leading Boutique Hospitality Brand Announces New Orleans Project Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants announced today (29 OCTOBER 2019) a new property in New Orleans scheduled to open in early 2020. The Kimpton Hotel Fontenot will pay homage to the city’s rich musical history and the inspirational musicians behind it. With… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel welcomes three new General Managers in Celle, Hildesheim and Saarbrücken

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IntercityHotel has appointed three new Directors: With Thomas Bausch the Deutsche Hospitality puts on a young managerial talent who has emerged from Deutsche Hospitality’s own ranks. The 36-year old Mr. Bausch has been named General Manager of the 121-room IntercityHotel Celle with effect from 1… Read the full press release

Emirates streams Seven Worlds, One Planet documentary live on board

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In another entertainment first, Emirates is showing the highly acclaimed Seven Worlds, One Planet documentary live at the same time as its BBC One broadcast in the UK. While Emirates already streams live news and sport on board most of its aircraft, this is the first time any airline has… Read the full press release