Moscow, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has begun service with widebody Airbus 330-300 aircraft on its evening flights between Moscow and London. Starting 1 June 2017, Aeroflot is operating A330-300 airliners with a total of 302 seats (268 in Economy Class and 34 in Business Class) on its evening… Read the full press release
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Business Traveller’s High Taste Awards Names Aeroflot’s On-Board Meals as Best in Russia and CIS
Moscow, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has won the Best On-Board Meals in Russia and CIS and Best Special Meals nominations at Business Traveller’s prestigious High Taste Awards. The awards were presented in Russia for the first time at a ceremony on June 7 at Moscow’s Radisson Royal hotel. Category winners were determined… Read the full press release
Aeroflot becomes first Russian airline to introduce electronic customs declarations
Moscow, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot, in partnership with the Russian Federal Customs Service (FCS), has become the first Russian airline to fully introduce an automaticised information system to provide advance information about aircraft and goods transported on international flights. The system eliminates the need for hard copies when preparing an aircraft’s General… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels announces new Cambria Hotel in Calabasas, California; Expected to open in 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Rondell Oasis, LLC, which is managed by the Malibu based Weintraub Real Estate Group, to develop a new Cambria Hotel in Calabasas, Calif. The three-story, 121-room Cambria property will be… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels announces aggressive growth and development plans for Cambria Hotels in 2017
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today (June 5, 2017) announced aggressive growth and development plans for its upscale brand Cambria Hotels in 2017. Cambria now has 30 hotels open across the United States, and more than 70 in the pipeline…. Read the full press release
Ascend Hotel Collection to execute new member agreements and expects new openings every month throughout 2017
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ascend Hotel Collection, the first and largest soft brand of any multi-brand hotel company, continues a year of rapid growth executing new member agreements and expecting new openings every month throughout 2017. As part of Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, the Ascend Hotel… Read the full press release
The new Four Seasons Hotel Megève appoints Francois Arrighi as General Manager
The new Four Seasons Hotel Megève appoints Francois Arrighi as General Manager Megeve, France, 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Francois Arrighi has been named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel Megève. Opening in time for the 2017/18 ski season, the all-new hotel will be the company’s third in France, and its fifth… Read the full press release
Oakland International Airport welcomes Norwegian’s nonstop service to Barcelona, Spain
Oakland now a top California gateway to Europe Oakland, CA, 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian) launch a major expansion from the increasingly popular San Francisco Bay Area airport today (June 7, 2017). Norwegian will launch its award winning Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights from OAK to the Catalonian capital,… Read the full press release
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners President Michael Colbruno honored as a role model within the LGBT Bay Area community
Michael Colbruno honored as an “OUTstanding voice” in Bay Area Business Oakland, Calif., 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland Board of Port Commissioners President Michael Colbruno has received the “OUTstanding Voices” award from the San Francisco Business Times. The annual award honors business leaders who are role models within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and… Read the full press release
Hong Kong recognised as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at 2017 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony
Hong Kong recognised as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at 2017 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony London, 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong has been recognised as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 in China. Hosted by the luxury… Read the full press release
American Hotel & Lodging Association appoints Amanda Franks as Vice President of Campaign Communications
Washington, D.C., 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the appointment of Amanda Franks as Vice President of Campaign Communications. Franks is a veteran communications and political affairs professional, having spent her career assisting elected officials and organizations with strategic policy planning and message development. “I’m thrilled to… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo to host HOOT for the HOOD: a neighbor appreciation event on June 23
SEATTLE, 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Join Woodland Park Zoo in celebrating its neighbors from Fremont to Phinney Ridge, and Green Lake to Wallingford at HOOT for the HOOD: a neighbor appreciation event. Press is invited to attend. Woodland Park Zoo is nestled between some of the hippest and most active neighborhoods in… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts shares bucket-list-worthy experiences to travelers for the second half 2017
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ —According to an annual study conducted by Project: Time Off, nearly 662 million paid vacation days go unused in the United States each year. To encourage cubicle dwellers to make the most of their hard-earned vacation days in the remaining months of 2017, Preferred Hotels & Resorts,… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways restructuring efforts received support from the Government of Kenya
NAIROBI, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways Plc confirms it has received the Government of Kenya’s support to the restructuring efforts and that the Cabinet had approved the terms of this support, which will be submitted to the National Assembly for approval by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich. The support confirmed by the… Read the full press release
Airbnb pilots new platform to make it easier for people to open their homes to refugees and displaced people
San Francisco, USA, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading hospitality company, today ( JUNE 7 2017) piloted airbnb.com/welcome, a new platform that will make it easier for people to open their homes to refugees and displaced people. Anyone who wants to share their space with a refugee for free can volunteer… Read the full press release
Ryanair launches €9.99 Hamburg rescue fares for customers affected by Easyjet’s closure of its Hamburg base
Ryanair launches €9.99 Hamburg rescue fares for customers affected by Easyjet’s closure of its Hamburg base DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (7 June), launched €9.99 Hamburg rescue fares to accommodate customers affected by Easyjet’s closure of its Hamburg base at the end of the winter season…. Read the full press release
The Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden undergoes extensive renovation and conversion works; scheduled to reopen in 2019
Symbolic laying of the foundation stone for the new build Luise Wing Main, Germany, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden, the founding hotel of Steigenberger Hotels AG, is currently undergoing extensive renovation and conversion works. Developer Martin Buchli, Baden Baden’s Mayor Margret Mergen, Head Architect Peter W. Kruse and Matthias Heck,… Read the full press release
Star Cruises again recognized as “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line” at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia
Shanghai, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises was voted “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line 2017” at this year’s 24th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony held in Shanghai, China on 4 June 2017. As Asia’s pioneering cruise line brand, Star Cruises was once again recognized by travel and tourism professionals worldwide as… Read the full press release
Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport supports TEDxSydney 2017 on Friday 16 June
A chance to join the excitement of one of the largest TEDx events in the world. Canberra, Australia, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Vibe Hotel Canberra invites Canberrans to be a part of TEDxSydney 2017 at one of the Capital’s coolest lifestyle hotels on Friday 16 June. The exclusive and thought provoking TED talks… Read the full press release
Aberdeen Airport and Chef Craig Wilson to provide locally inspired menu for the new Northern Lights executive lounge
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen Airport are proud to announce their partnership with local award-winning chef, Craig Wilson of Eat on the Green, Ellon. The partnership will see the famous Kilted Chef team up with the international airport to provide a locally inspired menu for the new Northern Lights executive lounge…. Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts launches dedicated team to deliver hotel management services to Asian owners seeking to invest in hotels in the U.S and Europe
Interstate Hotels & Resorts launches dedicated team to deliver hotel management services to Asian owners seeking to invest in hotels in the U.S and Europe ARLINGTON, Va., 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces the launch of the Asia Investment Group, becoming… Read the full press release
TAT to open voting on the People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists 2017 from 26 May to 8 June
TAT to open voting on the People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists 2017 from 26 May to 8 June Bangkok, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will open voting on the People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists 2017 from 26 May to 8 June via… Read the full press release
Jet Aviation awarded two medical evacuation conversions for Embraer Legacy at its maintenance facility in Basel
Jet Aviation awarded two medical evacuation conversions for Embraer Legacy at its maintenance facility in Basel Basel, Switzerland, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation has recently been awarded two medical evacuation (Medevac) conversions at its maintenance facility in Basel. An Embraer Legacy 600 is being converted for a customer in Asia. For a… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® invites guests to enjoy More Rosewood by extending complimentary nights
Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the ultra-luxury hotel group, invites guests to enjoy More Rosewood by extending complimentary nights at 17 properties within the esteemed collection. Available for select dates through the end of the year, More Rosewood affords guests the opportunity to further discover some of Rosewood’s… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® marks Global Wellness Day with specially curated wellness activities and packages
Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will celebrate Global Wellness Day this year with specially curated wellness activities and packages at many of the collection’s ultra-luxurious properties. Taking place on June 10, 2017, Global Wellness Day is an annual, international initiative dedicated to living well. This year, 12 Rosewood properties… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed to manage Rosewood Vienna its fifth property in Europe
HONG KONG, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Central European financial services provider Erste Group Bank AG to manage Rosewood Vienna, which will open in 2021 as the brand’s fifth property in Europe. Housed in an historic 18th century building which was the former headquarters for Erste Group… Read the full press release
Boeing to participate in the flying display at the Paris Air Show
737 MAX 9 scheduled for flying display P-8A Poseidon, V-22, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and 787-10 Dreamliner on static display CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today (June 6, 2017) confirmed that a 737 MAX 9 flight test airplane will participate in the flying display at the Paris Air Show, which… Read the full press release
Jet Airways in collaboration with CAE launches new Commercial Pilot License cadet pilot training programme
Candidates can apply at www.jetairways.com/careers or www.caeoaa.com/jetairways from today Mumbai, India, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premiere international airline, in collaboration with CAE, a world leader in providing training solutions to commercial airlines, today ( June 5, 2017) announced the launch of a new Commercial Pilot License (CPL) cadet pilot… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean’s #ComeSeekLive program honored with silver Effie award
Innovative Social Media Execution Recognized for Breakthrough Marketing Approach MIAMI, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International recently was honored with a silver Effie award at the 2017 North American Effie Awards Gala in New York City. The cruise line received this highly coveted award in the Media Innovation – Existing Channel category for… Read the full press release
Indianapolis International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ nonstop flight to San Diego
New flight gives access to Southern California INDIANAPOLIS, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines launches its inaugural, nonstop flight out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego today (June 4, 2017), providing a long-awaited direct, seasonal route for Indy businesses and leisure travelers to the southern West Coast. The flight is… Read the full press release