In a first, twenty destinations of Tamil Nadu receive their sustainability ranking

Chennai, India, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty destinations in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu have become pioneers having received their Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) index score and ranking at micro level. In what can be termed as a first of its kind destination benchmarking assessment in the country, the study was… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport partners with Aira to enhance travel experience for passengers with visual impairments

Passengers with visual impairments can use the Aira app on their smartphones to get support from a live agent to guide them while at EIA. Paris, France, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is continuing its work to be an airport for everyone with the adoption of a new service designed… Read the full press release

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk promotes Jessica Alfaro to Assistant General Manager/Director of Operations and Karley Pope to Director of Marketing and Sales

Santa Cruz, CA, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced today (January 24, 2022) the promotion of two key leaders within their organization. Jessica Alfaro has been promoted to Assistant General Manager/Director of Operations and Karley Pope has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Sales. Jessica and Karley both… Read the full press release

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to hold a family-friendly Fun Run on March 26

Santa Cruz, CA, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Lace up your shoes and join the fun on Saturday, March 26 for a family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This unique experience is open to runners of all ages and abilities. The Fun Run will feature a 1k course for kids 12 and under and a 5k option open to everyone age 4 and up.  All participants will begin and end… Read the full press release

New General Manager Announced at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Massimiliano Perversi has been announced as the new general manager of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Located on the island of Giudecca, the 379-room Hilton property opened in 2007 following the careful restoration of a former 19th century flourmill factory. Perversi will lead the team in all aspects… Read the full press release

Why is Turkey the best destination for tourists?

ISTANBUL, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The tourism industry is one of the most promising industries in the country and it is contributing around 7.7% of the total Gross Domestic Production. Turkey tourist visa has been made easy for tourists around the world. The tourists from Europe and the USA can visit the country,… Read the full press release

CWT announces leadership team for its global customer team

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform today (January 27, 2022) announces the strategic aims and leadership team for its global customer team, under the newly appointed leadership of Nick Vournakis, EVP and Chief Customer Officer. With overall responsibility for delivering CWT’s B2B4E experience to its business… Read the full press release

CWT announces the appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh as SVP, Chief Operating Officer of RoomIt and China

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform announces the  appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh as SVP, Chief Operating Officer of RoomIt and China, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Belinda will spearhead commercial development of RoomIt, CWT’s global hotel distribution division, and of CWT’s operations in China… Read the full press release

Bombardier strengthens its Sales Team

Montréal, Canada, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Bombardier today (January 24, 2022) announced strategic changes to its international sales leadership team. The changes, which take effect immediately, are designed to further optimize Bombardier’s worldwide sales experience and capitalize on robust demand for its market-leading, smooth-flying business jets. Following his decision to leave the company to… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines introduces 737-8 services between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago

Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is delighted to advise that the 737-8 aircraft has been introduced into its commercial operations between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. The first flight to the USA on 9Y-CAL , operating BW 520, departed Piarco International Airport on Monday, January 24…. Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World named Andrea Scherz as chairman of its Executive Committee

NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW) has named Mr. Andrea Scherz the chairman of its Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2022. Scherz is the proprietor and general manager of Gstaad Palace in Switzerland and has served on LHW’s Executive Committee for the past 11 years,… Read the full press release

Stagecoach announces the appointment of a new Head of Sustainability, Greg Ritt

New role showcasing commitment to sustainable change Greg Ritt joins with over 12 years of specialist knowledge Stagecoach continuing to make progress in new sustainability strategy Perth, Scotland, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach has taken a further step in achieving its sustainability commitments by announcing the appointment of a new Head of Sustainability…. Read the full press release

Stagecoach appoints Matt Kitchin as new Managing Director for its bus services in Yorkshire

Matt Kitchin to replace Phil Medlicott, who is retiring in February Perth, Scotland, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the announcement that Phil Medlicott, Managing Director, is to retire next month, Stagecoach has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its bus services in Yorkshire. Matt Kitchin, 42, will be joining on… Read the full press release

European Regions Airline Association announces results of its board elections

LONDON, UK, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The results were announced to members at the ERA Annual General Meeting, held on 25 November during the ERA Membership Conference 2021 in London. Two new airlines have joined the ERA Board following this year’s election. Officially announced at the ERA Membership Conference yesterday during the AGM,… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its first voco hotel in Germany, voco Dusseldorf Seestern

Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has announced the opening of its first voco hotel in Germany; voco Dusseldorf Seestern, in partnership with investor group, Hotelite Management. Located in the Lörick district of the city, voco Dusseldorf Seestern is a great premium option… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels named a Hotel Visionary Award winner by Hospitality Technology

Hospitality Technology Recognizes Leading-Edge Revenue Management System ChoiceMAX in Enterprise Innovator Category ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on its more than eight decades of innovation, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) was named a Hotel Visionary Award winner by Hospitality Technology in the Enterprise Innovator category for its new revenue management system, ChoiceMAX. The award,… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints Cheryl Williams as Chief Revenue Officer

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – has announced the appointment of Cheryl Williams as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created executive position, Williams will lead the brand’s commercial efforts, working with department leaders to drive revenue to its expanding global portfolio, which… Read the full press release

Finavia launches ticketless parking in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas

From 1 February, Finavia will make parking ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas for those who have booked parking in advance. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from the beginning of February, customers who have booked parking in advance will be able to drive directly into all of Finavia’s parking… Read the full press release

dnata expands U.S. footprint with state-of-the-art HQ in Lake Nona in Orlando

dnata expands U.S. footprint with state-of-the-art HQ in Lake Nona, the smart city engine of Orlando’s aerotropolis dnata’s new office will be home to 50 corporate employees with room for growth Orlando, Fla., 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, is establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Orlando’s Lake Nona,… Read the full press release

Motel 6 and Share Winter Foundation team up to make winter sports more accessible

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — During the winter months, many Americans look to make the most of the fresh snow and cooler temps by skiing and snowboarding in cities and towns across the United States, often taking a weekend getaway to experience some place new. Trips to the slopes can be a… Read the full press release

easyJet welcomes findings by ICCT report showing possibility of carbon-free flight over shorter ranges

London, UK, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new study which finds that hydrogen-powered aircraft could cap emissions from passenger aviation with policy support and “look surprisingly viable from a design perspective”. According to the ICCT, liquid hydrogen combustion aircraft could provide carbon-free air travel… Read the full press release

Antigua and Barbuda becomes UNWTO’s 160th Member State

Americas, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda for the first time since the country became UNWTO’s 160th Member State. The Caribbean destination became UNWTO’s newest Member State and eighth in the Caribbean region when its application was approved by the 24th Session of the General Assembly in December… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces new service to Salt Lake City

Spirit Airlines to offer daily flights to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Orlando starting in May MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) will soar above the scenic vistas of Utah for the first time this spring. The airline today (Jan. 25, 2022) announced its new service to Salt Lake City International… Read the full press release

American Airlines and British Airways to launch joint operations at JFK’s Terminal 8

Preview of plans follows 2019 announcement to redevelop and expand Terminal 8 Newly released designs showcase an enhanced premium guest experience American Airlines and British Airways to launch joint operations under one roof beginning December 2022 New York, USA, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines and British Airways announced more details regarding plans to… Read the full press release

The Top 50 Canada Spas of 2021

Iridium Spa, The St. Regis Toronto, Spas of America

TORONTO, Canada, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ —Travellers in Canada were drawn to the outdoors last year, as country, ocean, and mountain spa and wellness experiences proved the most popular. Spas of America’s annual ranking of consumer preferences found people sought out outdoor fresh air, outside of most cities, but close to home. Ontario captured… Read the full press release

Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino Racetrack donates to Salvation Army through its “Game Changer” program

BUFFALO, NY, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Some local children in Wheeling, W.Va., will have their summer vacation plans paid for, thanks to a donation from Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino Racetrack. The casino made a donation of $6,883.38 to the Salvation Army through its “Game Changer” program, Delaware North’s ongoing initiative across several… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental in Paris launches Valentine’s Day package, available from 11 to 15 February 2022

Paris, France, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspired by Valentine’s Day, Mandarin Oriental, Paris is offering a luxury Be My Valentine accommodation package available from 11 to 15 February in the city of love. Couples can also treat themselves to a romantic dinner menu created by Chef Thierry Marx, a soothing retreat in the private Spa suite and choice of eternal… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy offers members bonus points and Elite Night Credits on each paid night of their stay

New Promotion Offers Bonus Earning Opportunities and Fast-Track to Elite Status The latest promotion offers members a fast-track to Elite status and more points for free nights, experiences and more BETHESDA,MD, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, is kicking off the year with a rewarding promotion, offering members… Read the full press release

Westin London City opens in the heart of the capital of England, the brand’s first hotel in the UK

The Landmark Opening Sets a New Standard for Wellness Travel in the Heart of the Capital BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils The Westin London City, the brand’s first hotel in the UK and the 1,000 hotel within the… Read the full press release

Rentable sleeping pods now available at Vienna Airport

Modern sleeping pods as a place of refuge for passengers: Zzzleepandgo launches “smart lounges” at Vienna Airport VIENNA, Austria, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Workplace, chillout lounge and a fully equipped place to sleep: a new service at Vienna Airport enables even more comfort for passengers. Effectively immediately, travellers can take advantage of rentable… Read the full press release