Royal Caribbean unveils lineup of adventures for 2021-22 with the opening of its Alaska itineraries

Ovation, Radiance and Serenade of the Seas Return to Pacific Northwest MIAMI, FL, 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International begins to unveil the lineup of adventures in store for 2021-22 with the opening of its Alaska itineraries. The cruise line invites guests to set course for awe-inspiring views and thrilling adventures in the Last Frontier… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces new Andaz property in Macau, China, slated to open in the first half of 2021

Expected to open in the first half of 2021 as part of an award-winning, integrated resort destination, the new hotel will be the first Andaz-branded property in Macau, China CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (November 5, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with  Galaxy… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport

226-room Hyatt Place hotel opens nearby Denver International Airport CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (November 7, 2019) that Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport is officially open. The new hotel features unexpected and experiential elements, including a curated Colorado-centric art program; a lively bar showcasing top local beers, wine and spirits;… Read the full press release

Accor announces partnership with Alibaba Group

The two innovative companies join forces to foster digitalization of global tourism Paris, France, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Alibaba Group, the world’s largest retail commerce business, today (November 7, 2019) announced a strategic collaboration to develop a series of digital applications and loyalty programs to improve the consumer… Read the full press release

Accor announces the opening of SO/ Paseo del Prado La Habana in Cuba

Accor’s fastest growing luxury hotel brand arrives just in time to honor Havana’s 500th anniversary Paris, France, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is pleased to announce the arrival of its avant-garde lifestyle brand, SO/ Hotels & Resorts, in Cuba with the opening of SO/ Paseo del Prado La… Read the full press release

SITA acquires main IT service provider to Naples Airport

Italian company specializes in tailor-made software solutions for airports and is the main IT provider for Naples Airport Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, today (06 November 2019) announced that it had acquired 100% of Software Design, an Italian software and solution integrator tailored… Read the full press release

SITA: Investment made by airlines and airports significantly improved both satisfaction levels for passengers and average processing time

Investment has resulted in significantly higher passenger satisfaction and shorter queues. Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airlines and airports spent a record US$50 billion in 2018 on IT to support improvements to the passenger journey and are now beginning to enjoy the benefit of that investment. Figures published by SITA for the first… Read the full press release

Alliance Reservations Network adds new feature enhancements to its popular group hotel booking platform

ARN’s hotel booking platform Group Productivity Solution adds new industry-leading features designed to simplify the group booking process ORLANDO, FL, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Alliance Reservations Network, which was recently acquired by RCI, the world’s largest vacation exchange network as part of Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), has added four new feature enhancements to its popular group… Read the full press release

Silversea marks its 25th anniversary with the launch of the Lefebvre family book

New York, NY, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In the year of Silversea’s 25th anniversary, the cruise line has launched the Lefebvre family book—Sailing through History: A Family Dynasty—which chronicles Silversea’s distinguished heritage, as part of the illustrious history of its founding family. Unveiled at a dedicated event aboard Silver Wind in New York on November 6,… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel again achieves a “Service Champions Gold” Award

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — According to the results of the most extensive ranking survey to be conducted in Germany, Deutsche Hospitality’s IntercityHotel brand has once again offered some of the best customer service found in any sector during 2019. IntercityHotel achieved a “Service Experience Score” of 68.6 percent in… Read the full press release

Port of New York and New Jersey to host job fair on Friday, November 8

New York City, New York, United States, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A transportation, logistics and distribution job fair, sponsored by the Port of New York and New Jersey’s Council on Port Performance, will be held on Friday, November 8. The fair will provide job seekers living in and around the New York and New… Read the full press release

Oakwood® announces new construction 98-unit residential building, Tellus on Dexter

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood®, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), announced today (Nov. 6, 2019) it has been selected by Wilshire Capital, LLC to manage Tellus on Dexter, a new construction 98-unit residential building located at 403 Dexter Ave N in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood just north of downtown. This… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to massively expand its Polish operations, basing 4 new aircraft in Poland

4 BASED AIRCRAFT, 13 NEW ROUTES  BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the largest low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe today (NOV 5, 2019) announced that it will massively expand its Polish operations, basing 4 new aircraft in Poland. From summer 2020 WIZZ will launch 15 new attractive routes from Gdansk, Krakow and Warsaw as well as increase weekly frequencies on the most popular services, adding… Read the full press release

ExpressJet Airlines appoints Kevin Langford as Vice President of Human Resources

Atlanta, Georgia, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, this week welcomed Kevin Langford as Vice President of the company’s Human Resources division. Langford’s key responsibilities will include talent acquisition, employee relations, corporate communications and compensation and benefits administration. Langford joins ExpressJet with 18 years of progressive Human Resources and Labor… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings new dining options to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

HMSHost, local partners and chefs now serving guests in New Orleans’ new terminal New Orleans, Louisiana, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s no secret that New Orleans is a foodie town and its visitors plan vacations around where to eat and drink. People coming to New Orleans can now add restaurants at Louis Armstrong New… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards teams up with Oman Airports to host its Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 at the Royal Opera House Muscat

London, UK, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has partnered with Oman Airports to host its highly-anticipated Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 on 28th November at the Royal Opera House Muscat. Leading figureheads and decision-makers of the global travel industry will attend the red-carpet gala reception in the beautiful Sultanate of Oman. Dramatically wedged between… Read the full press release

Da Porto Lotti nasce un’infinita straordinaria bellezza.

Porto Lotti, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Davanti a certe meraviglie non puoi fare altro che fermarti ed osservare, fino a perdere il fiato. Ideale per chi non vuole vivere lontano dal mare. Il Golfo più affascinante, da un punto di vista naturalistico, da un punto di vista morfologico, che sia… Read the full press release

Explore Branson for Great Golf and an Astounding Christmas Season Celebration Beginning in November

Golf, golf course, Big Cedar Lodge, Branson, Missouri

Branson, Missouri, USA, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Branson offers an astounding array of attractions to those who love to travel, play golf, and cherish the holiday season. Nowhere else in the world can you tee off on courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Gary Player during the morning, then immerse yourself in… Read the full press release

The Ascend Hotel Collection opens its 300th hotel: Edgar Hotel – Martha’s Vineyard

Industry’s Largest Soft Brand Continues Global Expansion in Top Vacation Destinations with Nearly 60 Openings Year to Date ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) reached a significant milestone today (Nov. 6, 2019) with the opening of its 300th hotel worldwide on the renowned Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard: Edgar Hotel – Martha’s… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels promotes Raúl Ramírez to SVP of international strategic planning and global head of financial planning and analysis

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Raúl Ramírez to senior vice president of international strategic planning and global head of financial planning and analysis. In this expanded capacity, Ramírez will lead the financial and strategic long-range planning organizations for Choice’s… Read the full press release

Oak Hotels, Resorts & Suites debuts in New Zealand’s Capital

Doha, Qatar, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oaks Wellington Hotel has officially opened its doors in the heart of Wellington’s entertainment precinct, Courtenay Place, marking the debut of industry leaders, Oak Hotels, Resorts & Suites, in New Zealand’s Capital. Ideally located within the thriving CBD, the hotel holds prime position for those wanting to immerse themselves in the city’s… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas spreads festive cheer around the globe this holiday season

Doha, Qatar, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — This festive season Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is spreading seasonal cheer all around the globe. Making travellers’ Santa wish list come true in incredible destinations, from colourful Sri Lankan escapes and legendary Arabian sands, to private islands in the Indian Ocean and Asia’s cultural gems, this holiday… Read the full press release

dnata certified by IATA’s CEIV Pharma for its pharma handling processes at Dubai World Central

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has been certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes at its state-of-the-art cargo facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). The accreditation complements dnata’s existing CEIV Pharma certification… Read the full press release

Vistara begins daily service to Patna (Bihar) from Delhi

Patna, India, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, yesterday inaugurated service to Patna (Bihar) with a daily flight to and from its hub, Delhi. Vistara’s inaugural flight from Delhi was welcomed at Patna with a water cannon salute. The first… Read the full press release

Shannon Group welcomes Aer Lingus’ two new European routes from Shannon to Paris and Barcelona

Aer Lingus Paris and Barcelona will see airline grow its capacity at Shannon by 20% next summer Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group CEO Mary Considine today (06/11/2019) welcomed the announcement by Aer Lingus of two new European routes from Shannon to Paris and Barcelona, highlighting the benefits of the connections for… Read the full press release

TAP offers 15% off weekend flights to selected destinations this November

Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP’s Cyber November promotions are here, and will be repeated every weekend until the end of the month. Barcelona, Budapest, Naples and Tenerife are the destinations for 1-3 November. For the whole of November, TAP will be offering 15% off weekend flights to selected destinations. The first Cyber… Read the full press release

Maldives welcomes team of journalists and social media influencers from Italy

Male, Maldives, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of journalists and social media influencers from Italy have arrived in Maldives today (Nov. 4, 2019). The purpose of this trip is to create awareness of the destination in the Italian market while reaching a wider audience, feature the products of the destination and highlight on… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Announces 2020 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions

2020 initiatives highlight the “Year of Chicago Music,” Chicago’s Music Legacy and thousands of public programs in downtown Chicago and across the city’s neighborhoods Chicago, IL, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the 2020 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions… Read the full press release

Massport increases number of RTGs at the Paul W. Conley Container Terminal

The investment sets up the Port of Boston for growth in 2020 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday, November 2nd, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) received two new rubber-tired gantries (RTGs), increasing the number of RTGs at the Paul W. Conley Container Terminal to 16. Adding equipment is part of an $850… Read the full press release

Massport honors veterans at Worcester Regional Airport

JetBlue, American, and Delta Providing Roundtrip Tickets for Veterans     WORCESTER, ENGLAND, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 05, 2019), the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined local, state, and federal elected officials in a ceremony to honor veterans at Worcester Regional Airport (ORH). The event, which also marks the 750,000th passenger milestone, highlighted a special donation… Read the full press release