Yinchuan, China, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Daniel Herrmann, who originates from Germany, has accumulated considerable experience within the Hospitality industries alike. He started his more than 12 years career at the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt where he as well completed his Hospitality Management Degree. As a passionate Kempinski hotelier he worked at the Emirates… Read the full news article
NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ —The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd announced today (January 28, 2019) that Ted Teng is stepping down from his position as President and CEO, effective April 12, 2019, after 10 years leading the company. The Leading Hotels of the World Executive Committee has named Shannon Knapp, Senior… Read the full news article
Over 23,000 vegan meals served in the past year on airline’s long-haul flights at Gatwick London-Los Angeles route is most popular for vegans – 55% higher than average ‘Veganuary effect’ – 7% increase in vegan meal orders in Jan 2019 vs Jan 2018 LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian today (Jan 30,… Read the full news article
The new way to earn points: so easy, you can do it with your eyes closed. SYDNEY, Australia, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn Qantas Points while they sleep using the Qantas Wellbeing app. Designed to encourage healthy sleep habits, the app, developed by Qantas Health Insurance, incentivises Frequent… Read the full news article
ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a signing ceremony that took place yesterday, Interstate Hotels & Resorts today (JANUARY 31, 2019) announced its executed management agreement with New York City-based SCG America (SCGA) – the company leading the development of a new Le Méridien hotel in Orange County, California. Construction is anticipated to… Read the full news article
Muskat returns in expanded role as EVP Chief Operating Officer Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises today (January 30, 2019) announced that it has further strengthened its Florida-based business operations as well as local management team to support its expected growth across the North American region. Effective February 4, Ken Muskat returns… Read the full news article
Following her travels in Paris, singer-songwriter Tanya Chua continues her partnership with Renaissance Hotels culminating in a special performance for loyalty members and VIP guests Xi’an, China, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, has announced that it is partnering once again with award-winning, Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua to redefine… Read the full news article
The hotel’s evolved Mayan influences provide guests with the ultimate luxury experience in the Mexican Caribbean Cancun, Mexico, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (01/30/2019) announced the completion of JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa’s highly anticipated renovation, which includes an extensive transformation to all 447 lavish… Read the full news article
Singapore, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines has today (29 January 2019) formally opened its new digital innovation lab, known as KrisLab, as part of the SIA Group’s significant investment programme aimed at making it the world’s leading digital airline. The unveiling of KrisLab is in line with the Airline’s Digital Innovation Blueprint which… Read the full news article
Singapore, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines has selected two agencies under the Omnicom group, TBWA and PHD, for creative and media services following an extensive six-month pitch process. The appointment will take effect from 1 April 2019 and the contract will be for five years. The announcement follows a competitive selection process… Read the full news article
Sixteen technical apprentices and three office clerk trainees are needed Training commences on September 2, 2019 54 apprentices are currently undergoing training at Austrian Airlines VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Each year Austrian Airlines trains a large number of apprentices in different areas of the company. The field of aircraft engineering is particularly… Read the full news article
CEB aims to fly 200 million passengers by 2020 Pasay City, Philippines, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), is set to receive 12 brand new aircraft in 2019, to support the carrier’s expansion plans this year. The aircraft deliveries include six Airbus A321neo; five A320neo; and an ATR… Read the full news article
Kigali, Rwanda, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, is pleased to announce its expansion through its partnership with Amadeus, a world class passenger service solution, to adopt technology that will allow its customers to benefit from improved efficiency, a better experience and increased convenience. This is in… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, China, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has completed a comprehensive renovation of its guestrooms and suites to create new levels of luxury, that confirm the five-star hotel’s status as one of the best in the world. The makeover of all 179 spacious guestrooms and suites draws on Japan’s rich culture, to… Read the full news article
Accra, Ghana, 2019-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the award-winning airline has celebrated a milestone in its operation to Ghana, marking 15 years of service to Accra. The first Emirates flight flew into Kotoka International Airport in January 2004, and the airline has since carried close to 1.6 million passengers between Accra and Dubai and… Read the full news article
Acclaimed island resort also named top hotel for luxury and service Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2019-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was named the #1 Hotel in French Polynesia in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. Based on the reviews and opinions submitted by the website’s millions of international users over the past… Read the full news article
Exclusive pre-sale for two World Cruises in 2021 now open to current and future world-cruising guests Monaco, France, 2019-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises continues to push boundaries with the announcement of two pioneering World Cruises in 2021, including the world’s first ever Expedition World Cruise. Offering distinct sets of experiences and differing ways… Read the full news article
A spacious, 127-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Calgary, Alberta CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 29, 2019) announced Hyatt Place Calgary Airport, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Alberta, and the ninth Hyatt-branded hotel in Canada, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive,… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2019-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 29, 2019) announced that 24 nonprofit organizations across the United States will be receiving a portion of a $1 million grant program, sponsored by the Texas-based carrier, to strengthen communities throughout the nation. Each of the receiving organizations is tasked with using the funds to… Read the full news article
WASHINGTON, DC, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Travel Association has added three key personnel to its Washington, D.C.-based team. Jeff Ajluni, formerly the chief commercial officer of the Trust for the National Mall, joins the association on February 4 as its senior vice president of business development, a newly created position. Treon… Read the full news article
The Luxury Collection’s Third Property in Japan, IRAPH SUI, Will Offer Unique and Rare Experiences for Global Explorers in the Tropical Island Paradise Bethesda, MD, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (01/29/2019) announced the opening of the 58-room IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa,… Read the full news article
1,000 pounds of chicken, a shrimp and grits bar, and lobby ambassadors MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Big Game is here, and while both teams are busy preparing to take the field in Atlanta, hotels in the area are busy preparing for the most-watched American football event of the year. Hilton Atlanta,… Read the full news article
FRANKLIN, Tenn., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Chartwell Hospitality LLC, an integrated hotel operations and development company, announced today (January 29, 2019) the grand opening of the 210-guest-room Hilton Nashville Green Hills, a contemporary property featuring high-end custom designs and an abundance of meeting and event space. As the neighborhood’s only full-service hotel, Hilton Nashville Green… Read the full news article
Harrisburg, PA, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 29, 2019), the Pennsylvania Tourism Office announced the release of its annual Happy Traveler guide, a resource to inspire avid travelers to pursue their happiness in Pennsylvania. Released on National Plan for Vacation Day, the guide is full of fun-filled attractions, history-filled streets and museums, and breathtaking outdoor… Read the full news article
Montpelier, Vt., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Vermont’s agritourism officials have announced the creation of a new tasting trail in the Champlain Valley, which includes 50 Vermont producers, restaurants, farms, farmers’ markets, breweries, cideries, and wineries along Lake Champlain. The Lake Champlain Tasting Trail—developed by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, the Vermont… Read the full news article
Franchise Agreements Fuel Upscale Brand Growth in Popular Travel Destinations Worldwide ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ascend Hotel Collection, the world’s first and largest soft brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), closed out 2018 by awarding the most franchise agreements in the brand’s history. Seventy-three total franchise agreements, 43 domestic and 30 international,… Read the full news article
Recognition Comes as Choice Celebrates 80th Anniversary ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Stewart Bainum Jr., chairman of the board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), yesterday received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) for his career-long contributions to the hospitality industry. The recognition comes as Choice… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced Douglas Lisi has joined the company as vice president of revenue management. In this role, Lisi will lead the company’s revenue management organization and functions, including trend analysis, forecasting, and price optimization, to help… Read the full news article
Nine acclaimed guest chefs to serve up spectacular gastronomy, interactive demonstrations and exclusive local events, ahead of the final Star Chef Cooking Showdown Mauritius, Africa, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — From March 6 to 9, 2019, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is set to welcome nine acclaimed French and Australian guest chefs for a four-day… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport’s Board announced today (30 January 2019) that it has selected Michelle Kong to participate in the Future Director Programme for the next 18 months. Ms Kong will join the programme alongside her current role in Fletcher Distribution as General Manager for Digital Ventures and Snappy, a New… Read the full news article