Steigenberger Hotel Riverside in Bangkok welcomes Douglas Maxwell Glen as General Manager

Deutsche Hospitality will be represented in Thailand for the first time from 2020 Main, Germany, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Douglas Maxwell Glen has taken on the role of General Manager at the Steigenberger Hotel Riverside in Bangkok with effect from 1 October. 54-year old Mr. Glen, who is originally from the UK and… Read the full press release

IHG takes guests’ bar experiences to dizzying new heights with three new landmark bar openings across South East Asia

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For travellers’ whose trips are not quite complete without a memorable tipple, IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the openings of three new landmark bars across the region, taking guests’ bar experiences to dizzying new heights — SugarSand at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak, Ink 360 at InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, and Vana… Read the full press release

IHG expands Holiday Inn brand in Australia with signing of Holiday Inn & Suites Melbourne Ringwood

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG continues the expansion of the Holiday Inn brand in Australia with the signing of Holiday Inn & Suites Melbourne Ringwood. It follows the signing of a management agreement with Ninety Four Feet, an Australasian property development, investment, and construction company, and their partners Omni Property Group… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay to improve services for passengers requiring special assistance

CORNWALL, England, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 200,000 passengers passed through Cornwall Airport Newquay between May and August this summer, with more than 2,500 requesting additional support within the terminal due to long term illness or disabilities. With the busy summer season coming to an end, the Airport is planning how we continue to… Read the full press release

Marriott International to double its goal of providing career development opportunities to young people in Europe to 40,000 by 2020

Marriott Pledges to Offer 40,000 Career Development Opportunities to Young People By 2020 BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International in Europe announced today (10/04/2018) that the company’s goal of providing career development opportunities to young people in Europe has been doubled to reach 40,000 by 2020. This pledge to provide career and… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield received Certificate of Accreditation at the ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation ceremony

Efforts Recognized with Level 2 Accreditation Halifax, N.S., 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield’s environmental sustainability efforts were recognized this week at the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Joyce Carter, President & CEO of Halifax International Airport Authority, and several members of the Senior Leadership Team received a… Read the full press release

Emirates won the Aviation 100 ‘Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year

Airline also scoops up ‘Deal of the Year for Innovation’ award Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has won the Aviation 100 ‘Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year’, awarded by Airline Economics magazine. The Aviation 100 awards recognise aviation’s most outstanding performers, as well as the… Read the full press release

Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system ice now with over 1,000 movies – more than any other airline

It takes 119 trips on the world’s longest A380 flight from Dubai to Auckland to complete Emirates’ film catalogue Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Film fans travelling on Emirates can now look forward to even more choice as ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, reaches a new milestone by offering over 1,000 movies –… Read the full press release

Emirates launches series of Instagram Stories to mark UAE Civil Aviation Day

Stories on Instagram feature Emirates Engineering, Emirates Flight Catering and Emirates Network Control Centre DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ever wondered what goes into supporting the operations of the largest international airline in the world? Emirates will begin a series of Instagram Stories today to mark UAE Civil Aviation Day, offering an insider’s… Read the full press release

dnata marks UAE Civil Aviation Day

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the first aviation companies of the UAE, is proud to celebrate the success story of the industry on the occasion of UAE Civil Aviation Day. dnata was founded in 1959 by the late HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum as part of his vision… Read the full press release

Amadeus acquires TravelClick for USD $1.52bn from Thoma Bravo

USD $1.52bn cash transaction expands Amadeus’ presence in the hospitality sector with mid-sized chains and independent hotels   Around 1,100 employees to join Amadeus Francisco Peréz-Lozao to lead enlarged Hospitality customer unit at Amadeus  Transaction receives all necessary regulatory approvals  MADRID, SPAIN, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus today (10/4/2018) announces that it has completed the… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels opens its first hotel in South Carolina: Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels has made its official entrance into the Charleston, S.C., market with the debut of the Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston. The 112-room hotel exudes southern charm and provides travelers looking for an authentic experience with a sense of connection to coastal South Carolina. The Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston marks… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita launches La Passe Cadet Reef Restoration Project in partnership with WiseOceans

New coral reef restoration project on the east coast of Mauritius will be managed by WiseOceans Marine Educators and Four Seasons Mauritius, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A decade since opening, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita chose its milestone celebration to not only reflect on the achievements of the last 10 years, but as a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City: Fifty Mils named #45 on The World’s 50 Best Bars

The multi-awarded bar has received the most prestigious recognition in the industry Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — In the beginning, Fifty Mils was the best kept secret of Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, but in a short period of time it has become a first class reference on mixology and an industry leader in… Read the full press release

Eduardo Bolioli exhibition at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — When asked to speak to his influences, Uruguayan born Oahu-based artist Eduardo Bolioli will quote his travels through South America, New York street art, pop, the Eighties and “an era of fearless colour.” Nowhere is this more evident than in a new exhibition at Four Seasons Resort… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces eight new ground transport initiatives in preparation for the ‘summer peak’

Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport today (03 October 2018) announced a suite of new ground transport initiatives in preparation for the ‘summer peak’, the busiest travel period of the year. The eight new ground transport initiatives will improve access to, from and around Auckland Airport for travellers, employees and freight… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 announces winners

Durban, South Africa, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Durban, South Africa. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 at the Durban International Convention Centre to find out… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group announces mobility partnership with Brightline

Company to make Avis and Zipcar vehicles available at train stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach to enable last-mile connectivity PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) today (October 4, 2018) announced a mobility partnership with Brightline, the nation’s only privately owned, operated and maintained passenger… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group announces the acquisition of Turiscar Group car rental company in Portugal

PORTUGAL, SPAIN, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), a leading mobility solutions provider, today (October 3, 2018) announced it has acquired Turiscar Group a well established, family-owned, car rental company in Portugal. The acquisition will see Avis Budget Group bring on board this leading organisation in Portugal with two distinct… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group Asia named Best Car Rental Company at the 29th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2018

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group Asia has been declared Best Car Rental Company at the 29th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2018, as voted for by readers of TTG Travel Trade Publishing’s print and online titles. The publications include: TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG India, TTG mice, TTG-BT mice China, TTG… Read the full press release

flydubai to operate flights to 39 destinations from DWC during the refurbishment project period at DXB

flydubai has announced today  that it will operate flights to select destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) in order to provide more travel options to passengers flydubai flights to select destinations will operate for 45-day period from 16 April 2019 to 30 May 2019 39 routes will operate from DWC* The scheduling of flights to… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport completes best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit by the British Safety Council

Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen Airport has successfully completed a best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council, demonstrating its commitment towards the continual improvement of health and safety management systems and associated arrangements. The airport underwent a comprehensive, quantified and robust evaluation of its… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport’s new accessible toilet facility recognised by Changing Places

Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new accessible toilet facility within Aberdeen Airport’s departure lounge has been recognised by Changing Places – an official body supporting people with profound and multiple learning difficulties. The new room, as well as a custom-built toilet block, officially opened last week within the departure lounge as part… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport forms North Sea Heliports Alliance (NSHA) with six largest heliports in Europe

Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The six largest heliports in Europe have official launched the North Sea Heliports Alliance (NSHA) at last week’s WindEnergy conference in Hamburg. Aberdeen International Airport is the busiest heliport in the world and forms the NSHA with colleagues from Emden, Esbjerg, Humberside, Avinor Stavanger and Den Helder Airports…. Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces its latest hotel opening in the historic Turkish city of Trabzon

Radisson Blu opens in Trabzon, Turkey BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is delighted to announce its latest hotel opening in the historic Turkish city of Trabzon. The 162-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon is located in Boztepe, the… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group offers guests to catch Dubai’s #1 Show, La Perle when booking a Suite stay

Book a three to five-night stay in a suite at one of the Jumeirah hotels and get tickets to the show-stopping La Perle, access to Wild Wadi Waterpark and breakfast for two per room Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group and La Perle have partnered to give guests the opportunity to catch Dubai’s… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Jet Airways’ five flights a week to Mumbai

MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The North is set to get direct access to Mumbai next month when Jet Airways begin five flights a week to the Indian city. As well as being a global business destination and financial centre, Mumbai also offers visitors a wealth of leisure options, and easy access… Read the full press release

AccorHotels and Eurostar partner in a first loyalty programme of its kind

Paris, France, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels and Eurostar today (October 4, 2018) announce a partnership between their existing loyalty programmes, Le Club AccorHotels and Club Eurostar, that will provide more choice and exclusive access to a whole host of benefits and the flexibility to exchange points between the two loyalty programmes. In… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the integration of Exhale into the World of Hyatt loyalty program

Now World of Hyatt and Exhale loyalists can earn and redeem points for prioritizing total mind and body wellness practices CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (October 4, 2018), Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Exhale announced the integration of Exhale into the World of Hyatt loyalty program, allowing members the ability to earn and redeem… Read the full press release

easyJet welcomes Virgin Atlantic as new ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ airline partner

easyJet extends ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ to new connections airline partner Virgin Atlantic LUTON, England, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (02 / 10 / 2018) announced that it has signed up Virgin Atlantic as a new airline partner to its unique connections service  ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ This means that from… Read the full press release