Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort recognized as the #1 Best Hotel in Orlando for six consecutive years

For the sixth year in a row, Four Seasons Resort Orlando receives the top honour for Central Florida Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, U.S.A., 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognised publisher of consumer advice and information, recognised Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai named #1 Best Hotel in the USA by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report recognises luxury Hawaiian resort in 2020 Best Hotels rankings Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai has been named #1 Best Hotel in the USA by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice. The 10th annual Best Hotels rankings evaluated more than 30,000 luxury properties across 400-plus destinations in… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges launches newest offering, Golf By Choice

Members of Choice Privileges Can Now Earn and Redeem Points at Select Golf Courses Across the U.S. and on Golf Merchandise ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels, is giving members an additional way to earn and redeem Choice Privileges points through its newest offering, Golf By Choice…. Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels opens its 50th and largest location, the Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area

Milestone Marks Upscale Brand’s Continued Growth in Top U.S. Destinations ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) known for delivering little luxuries to guests, marked the opening of its 50th and largest location, the Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area, with an exclusive ribbon cutting ceremony. Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu and… Read the full press release

Comfort hotels delivered on its plan to open more than one hotel per week in 2019

Growth in Western U.S. Underscores Upper-Midscale Brand’s Nationwide Expansion ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has delivered on its plan to open more than one hotel per week in 2019.  In addition, over one-third of openings were in the western US, which is a major focus of the… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean welcomes its first guests at the new Coco Beach Club on Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas

New offering brings chill luxury to industry-leading private island destination MIAMI, FL, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Life is a beach at Royal Caribbean International’s new Coco Beach Club on Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Today (Jan. 31, 2020), the cruise line welcomes its first guests to indulge in luxury chill at the private… Read the full press release

$20 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation to complete 84.5-mile biking and pedestrian trail from Lexa to Arkansas City

Funding from Matching Grant Will Complete the 84-Mile Trail Corridor HELENA-WEST HELENA, ARK., 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ —Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Walton Family Foundation announced a historic park development effort in the Arkansas Delta. A $20 million matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation will complete the 84.5-mile biking and pedestrian trail from Lexa… Read the full press release

Swoop marks the 2nd year anniversary of its website, FlySwoop.com

The airline’s rapid growth affirms Canadians’ need to have more affordable air travel CALGARY, CANADA, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Group Ltd., is excited to announce it is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its website, FlySwoop.com, on Feb. 1, 2020. To celebrate, Swoop will be extending… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport customers to benefit from enhanced Wi-Fi service

Baltimore, MD, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) this week approved a contract to enhance Wi-Fi service for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. At its meeting Wednesday, the board, chaired by Governor Larry Hogan and including Comptroller Peter Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp, approved the contract with SmartCity… Read the full press release

The Flying Dutchman at the Madurodam miniature park pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Flying Dutchman is the name of the latest attraction at the Madurodam miniature park. Consisting of a fully restored Douglas DC-3, the full-sized aircraft (18 metres long and 30 metres wide) will offer visitors a “flight experience” and pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of KLM… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport hosted A Silicon Valley ‘accelerator’ event

Start-ups from UK, USA, India, Israel, Austria and Denmark present the latest airport concepts Innovations include checking luggage in at home and delivering it to a passenger’s final destination – making airport journeys ‘baggage free’ Solutions also included prediction of flight arrival, flight departure and passenger flow using artificial intelligence LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport conducts temperature check on passengers arriving with direct flights from China

Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Based on the decision of the authorities, all passengers arriving with direct flights from China must have their body temperature checked at Budapest Airport, prior to entering the country. The first flight where passengers will be screened is the Air China service arriving from Beijing, via Minsk,… Read the full press release

SAS launches new non-stop service between Stockholm and Poland’s capital Warsaw

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting 1 May 2020, SAS will fly non-stop between Stockholm and Poland’s capital Warsaw. The new route from Stockholm, Arlanda, increases the accessibility to one of the most important business hubs in the region and will be complementing the existing SAS route from Copenhagen to Warsaw. The… Read the full press release

The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation to deliver the keynote lunch address at IATA’s Legal Symposium

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, will deliver the keynote lunch address at IATA’s Legal Symposium taking place in New York City, New York on 19-21 February. The Symposium will be opened by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director… Read the full press release

OpenTable Expects February 4 to be the Most Popular Day of the Year to Book Valentine’s Reservations

Despite Craving Romance, Majority of Diners Procrastinate on Booking Valentine’s Day Reservations, Waiting Until Ten Days Prior to the Holiday; Nearly One in Five Diners booking through OpenTable Wait Until Day-Of SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Romantics looking to get ahead of the rush to book Valentine’s Day restaurant reservations should do so… Read the full press release

British Airways trials automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges

LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is exclusively trialling an automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges. Cocktails are dispensed in under 45 seconds, adding a new dimension to the food and drink available for customers. Available until March 2020, British Airways’ First and Club World customers travelling from San Francisco and… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces freshly designed soft blankets and cushions and a new headrest for World Traveller customers

LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has unveiled freshly designed soft blankets and cushions and a new headrest for customers in its World Traveller (long haul economy) cabin. The fresh white headrest covers, a new look bright blue cushion with a classic herringbone design and a new blanket in a super-soft… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the new Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of Paris Saint-Germain, France’s most successful football club

Qatar Airways is the club’s new Official Airline Partner Paris Saint-Germain are the latest high-profile addition to Qatar Airways’ expanding portfolio of global football sponsorships DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it is the new Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of Paris Saint-Germain, France’s most… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways suspends flights to mainland China until further notice

DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has taken the decision to suspend flights to mainland China from 3 February until further notice due to significant operational challenges caused by entry restrictions imposed by several countries. An ongoing review of operations will be conducted weekly with the intention to reinstate the flights… Read the full press release