Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach to open in July 2017 A Cultural Journey spanning ancients, artisans and free spirits Denham UK, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bali’s most lively and storied village is welcoming the world’s most neighbourhood-centric brand in July 2017, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. In a village… Read the full press release
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IHG announces Hotel Indigo® London – One Leicester Square due to open in late 2017
IHG announces Hotel Indigo® London – One Leicester Square due to open in late 2017 New signing marks the fourth Hotel Indigo® in London and the 11th in the UK Criterion Capital adds another hotel to its growing Central London portfolio Denham UK, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports seeks 75 Customer Happiness Ambassadors at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company is holding a two-day recruitment event to find 75 Customer Happiness Ambassadors to work across the terminals at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Abu Dhabi Airports Company is holding a two-day recruitment event to find 75 Customer Happiness Ambassadors to work… Read the full press release
Lufthansa adds Frankfurt – San José connection in its summer 2018 flight schedule
First time the Central American destination is offered Interested guests set their sights on eco-tourism Cologne, Germany, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Good news for all fans of Central America: Lufthansa will include the Frankfurt – San José connection in their summer 2018 flight schedule. From 29 March 2018, a non-stop Lufthansa flight will… Read the full press release
Fly with Butch O’Hare: Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens a fun, family lounge
Fly with Butch O’Hare: Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens a fun, family lounge CHICAGO, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A fun, family lounge has popped-up at Chicago O’Hare International Airport for the summer. The Fly with Butch O’Hare lounge is a gathering place to relax, take selfies, re-charge cell phones and devices, and to learn about… Read the full press release
Ben Shank named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Ben Shank named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Philadelphia at Comcast Center Toronto, Canada, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for the much-anticipated return of Four Seasons to Philadelphia, Ben Shank has been appointed as General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center. The appointment marks an exciting homecoming for Shank, who… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces new direct service to Kyiv, Ukraine starting this August
Direct flights to Kyiv to begin August 28 Service to Ukrainian capital part of airline’s robust expansion in Eastern Europe, with service to Skopje and Prague to commence this summer New route to be served by an Airbus A320 aircraft DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the… Read the full press release
British Airways offers free flights for children under 12 who travel with a full paying adult this summer
British Airways offers free flights for children under 12 who travel with a full paying adult this summer London, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The school holidays are nearing and its ‘books away’ for the majority of British children but should they spend the summer swotting up on their geography? In a recent… Read the full press release
Marriott International announces the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park
Marriott International announces the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park Nanning, China, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (07/11/2017) announced the debut of the FairfieldSM by Marriott® brand in Greater China with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park, marking the first opening among more… Read the full press release
Hilton announces the opening of the Nanhai Wing at Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai
Hilton announces the opening of the Nanhai Wing at Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai SHENZHEN, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ —Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (July 10, 2017) announced the opening of the Nanhai Wing at Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai. The new wing is an incorporation of the former Nanhai Hotel, one of Shenzhen’s earliest… Read the full press release
Oman Air wins the ’Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017
Oman Air wins the ’Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017 MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has been named as the winner of the ’Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ award at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards… Read the full press release
Aeroflot wins the Sector Leadership nomination at the 2017 Airline Strategy Awards
Moscow, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has won the Sector Leadership nomination at the 2017 Airline Strategy Awards, once again underscoring the Russian flag carrier’s prominent position in the global airline market. The prestigious recognition was awarded by Flight Airline Business magazine at a gala ceremony at the Honourable Society of the Middle… Read the full press release
TAP opens its exclusive lounge in Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Lisbon, Portugal, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Exclusive space for TAP’s premium clients will open today (2017-07-11) at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. TAP is opening today its exclusive lounge in Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Covering an area of 850 square metres with space for 260 people, it is located on the 6th floor of… Read the full press release
Queenstown Airport installs Tap & Go facilities at the terminal car parks
Queenstown Airport installs Tap & Go facilities at the terminal car parks Queenstown, New Zealand, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to Queenstown Airport will now have a more convenient way to pay for car parking following the installation of new technology and Tap & Go facilities earlier this month. As part of… Read the full press release
Eastern Airways launches new non-stop service from Newcastle to Belfast City Airport
North Lincolnshire, England, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways is launching a new convenient non-stop service from Newcastle to Belfast City Airport. From 1 September 2017, the UK regional airline will provide a daily weekday service from the north east to the heart of Belfast city. Earlier this year Eastern Airways provided a… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh promotes Waleed Sobhy as the new Resort Manager
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh promotes Waleed Sobhy as the new Resort Manager Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2017-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh announces that Four Seasons veteran Waleed Sobhy has been promoted as the new Resort Manager at the Red Sea world-class diving resort. Sobhy’s remarkable leadership, his extensive experience and particularly… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Gaurav Khanna as General Manager at Nobu Doha
Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Gaurav Khanna as General Manager at Nobu Doha Doha, Qatar, 2017-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Gaurav Khanna as General Manager at Nobu Doha, overseeing the award-winning restaurant at Four Seasons. In his new role, Khanna will be responsible for overseeing all restaurant operations… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels announces new Cambria hotel in Austin, Texas expected to open in 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Cloud Nine Hospitality, LLC, to develop a new Cambria hotel in Austin, Texas. The four-story, 134-room Cambria property will be located at the corner of E. Ben White Blvd. and E. Riverside Dr. Expected to open in 2019,… Read the full press release
Flybe starts new route to Palma from Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Flybe starts new route to Palma from Doncaster Sheffield Airport Doncaster, England, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Judith Machin deserves an A* as the caring mum takes daughter Emily on a post GCSE exams holiday – the duo were the first to book on the new Flybe route from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) to… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains supports transformation of Doncaster station entrance with £500,000 investment
LONDON, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is supporting a multi-million pound transformation of the entrance and approach to Doncaster station. Doncaster Council is planning to pedestrianise the forecourt outside the station, with an attractive, partially grassed area. The transformation of this key gateway to the town is part of the council’s plans… Read the full press release
Macao Government Tourism Office hosted a successful 5th Macao International Travel Expo
Macao Government Tourism Office hosted a successful 5th Macao International Travel Expo MACAO, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Supported by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and coordinated by Macau Travel Agency Association, the 5th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (“the Expo” or “MITE”) adjourned with success on… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels awards the Suburban Extended Stay in Triadelphia W.Va. the Hotel of the Year Award
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, awarded the Suburban Extended Stay in Triadelphia W.Va., the prestigious Hotel of the Year Award for the third consecutive year. This hotel is owned by Ohio County Hospitality, LLC; an affiliate of Glenmark Holdings, LLC and managed by EXCL Hospitality. The… Read the full press release
HKIA wins “Top Asian Airport Efficiency Excellence Award” and “Best Global Airport” award
HKIA wins “Top Asian Airport Efficiency Excellence Award” and “Best Global Airport” award HONG KONG, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The operational efficiency and air cargo services of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) respectively have been recognised again by two prestigious international awards – the “Top Asian Airport Efficiency Excellence Award” from the… Read the full press release
Thomas Cook to open its newest own-brandhotel, the smartline Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort this November
London, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Cook, one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies, is opening its newest own-brandhotel, the smartline Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort, on 1 November 2017. The hotel is Thomas Cook’s second long-haul smartline hotel, following the smartline Eriyadu resort in the Maldives which opened in summer 2017,… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces all-new mobile application
ALL-NEW TIMELINE, EASIER BOOKING FLOW AND USER-FRIENDLY IN-APP BOARDING CARD ARE NOW AVAILABLE Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today (06. JULY, 2017) the launch of its all-new mobile application which is available for all Android and iOS users free of… Read the full press release
Ryanair launches £21.99 rescue fares on its Belfast – Alicante service
Ryanair launches £21.99 rescue fares on its Belfast – Alicante service Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (7 July) launched £21.99 rescue fares on its Belfast – Alicante service to accommodate customers affected by Aer Lingus’ cancellation of September flights to/from Alicante. Ryanair customers can… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality websites again earns TÜV SÜD s@fer-shopping certification
Steigenberger and IntercityHotel booking sites fulfil “s@fer shopping” criteria Main, Germany, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The German Technical Inspection Agency TÜV SÜD has this year once again confirmed that booking hotel stays on the Deutsche Hospitality websites offers a particularly secure shopping experience. This means that the homepages of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts… Read the full press release
Explore historic downtown Los Angeles at the Union Station Summer Train Festival
The free family event features a rare collection of restored vintage train engines. LOS ANGELES, 2017-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Next Saturday, July 15, explore historic downtown Los Angeles at the Union Station Summer Train Festival with vintage train engines, Kids Zone, model trains, food trucks and live entertainment. Among the attractions are train engines… Read the full press release
Colorado Tourism Office to expand rural tourism development focus with the launch of Destination Development program
The new program will grow the successes of previous Heritage and Agritourism initiatives; expand rural tourism development focus to culinary and agritourism, heritage, cultural, outdoor adventure and cycling Denver, 2017-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is relaunching its successful Heritage & Agritourism program, which will now be known as Destination Development,… Read the full press release
Norwegian’s most frequent fliers in 2017 to receive free long-haul flights and Premium upgrades in 2018
Norwegian most frequent fliers in 2017 to receive #free long-haul flights & Premium upgrades in 2018 Airline’s most frequent fliers in 2017 to receive free return long-haul flights and Premium upgrades next year Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian’s loyalty programme Norwegian Reward is now giving its most frequent… Read the full press release