Airport receives top honors for print, digital, social media campaigns SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jun-07 â /Travel PR News/ â The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, which fosters and supports the efforts of marketing and communication professionals who contribute their unique talents to public service, honored the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in their annual Hermes… Read the full press release
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S7 Airlines and Cyprus Airways announce codeshare agreement
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2017-Jun-07 â /Travel PR News/ â S7 Airlines, a oneworldŸ global aviation alliance member, and Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier airline of the Republic of Cyprus, have concluded an agreement for performance of codeshare flights. Now, passengers of S7 Airlines will be able to travel by codeshare flights of S7 Airlines and Cyprus Airlines from Saint Petersburg to Larnaca. The flights will be performed beginning from 8 June 2017… Read the full press release
IATA opened its 73rd AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico; Aeroméxico CEO Andres Conesa elected AGM President
Cancun, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico, with around 1,000 industry leaders and media in attendance. The meeting is being hosted by AeromĂ©xico. âIt is fitting that we are holding the 73rd AGM and World… Read the full press release
PATA announces renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
PATA announces renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change BANGKOK, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)Â is reasserting its commitment to sustainable development across the entire spectrum of travel and tourism with a renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines starts five daily nonstop flights between CVG and MDW and three between CVG and BWI
Carrier also introduces new international service from Ft. Lauderdale, including nonstop flights to Grand Cayman, and reaches new milestones in Denver and Nashville DALLAS, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â With the arrival of Southwest Airlines Flight 2120 from Chicago Midway (MDW), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ushered in a new era of air travel as it… Read the full press release
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen issues statement on administrationâs calls for privatizing air traffic control system
Washington, DC, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today issued the following statement in response to the administrationâs continuing calls for privatizing the nationâs air traffic control (ATC) system. The presidentâs renewed call for ATC privatization was included in a set of transportation-infrastructure spending âprinciplesâ… Read the full press release
MSC Cruises christens its latest wonder MSC Meraviglia
Le Havre, France, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â This evening ( June 3, 2017) the latest wonder in the MSC Cruises fleet, MSC Meraviglia will be christened in a glittering ceremony by international screen legend and godmother of all of MSC Cruisesâ ships, Sophia Loren. At 171,598 GRT and with guest capacity of 5,714,… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport names Nigel Scott as Business Development Director
BRISTOL, UK, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â Previously Sales and Marketing Director with cleaning technology company, KĂ€rcher, and a former European Marketing Director for Dyson, Nigel brings a wealth of international business experience to the new role which will be instrumental in raising Bristol Airportâs profile as the major gateway for the South West of the UK. As… Read the full press release
SAS launches new route from Stockholm to Chambéry in the French Alps for the 2018 skiing season
SAS launches new route from Stockholm to ChambĂ©ry in the French Alps for the 2018 skiing season Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â During the 2018 skiing season, SAS will open a new route from Stockholm to ChambĂ©ry in the French Alps. ChambĂ©ry Airport is the closest airport to get to and from… Read the full press release
ITB Berlin announces marketing alliance with International Travel Week Abu Dhabi
BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â ITB Berlin has announced a marketing alliance with International Travel Week Abu Dhabi (ITW), securing its involvement in the United Arab Emirates. The event is the fastest-growing travel trade show in the Middle East. Following its debut in 2015 it is due to take place for the… Read the full press release
Delaware North appointments: Jim Houser to EVP, COO and Rick Abramson to newly-created role of chief customer officer
BUFFALO, N.Y., 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and food service, today (May 31, 2017) announced a pair of long-tenured company executives â Jim Houser and Rick Abramson â have been appointed to new roles as of June 1. Houser, who most recently oversaw three Delaware North subsidiaries (Delaware North… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Cargo starts freighter service to Londonâs Heathrow Airport
Qatar Airways Cargo starts freighter service to Londonâs Heathrow Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jun-06 â /Travel PR News/ â A Qatar Airways Cargo Airbus A330 freighter touched down at Londonâs Heathrow Airport yesterday (03 June 2017), marking the start of freighter services to the carrierâs second airport in London. Qatar Airways Cargo currently operates freighters… Read the full press release
E Ko Tours launches whale watching option in the Queen Charlotte Sound in Marlborough, New Zealand
E Ko Tours launches whale watching option in the Queen Charlotte Sound in Marlborough, New Zealand New Zealand, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â Marlborough’s E Ko Tours will soon be taking visitors to see migrating whales on their way through New Zealand waters. There are several places in New Zealand where you can spot… Read the full press release
Norwegian launches flights from Rome to Los Angeles, New York City/Newark and Oakland/San Francisco from November
$189 one-way introductory fares to Rome from New York City/Newark, Los Angeles and Oakland/San Francisco Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ âNorwegian today (May 31, 2017) announced it will launch flights from Rome to three cities in the United States â Los Angeles, New York City/Newark and Oakland/San Francisco from November. Rome will be the airlineâs seventh long-haul European… Read the full press release
Oakland International Airport April 2017 traffic: total passengers increased by 12.8% vs. same period last year
Monthly passenger totals continue rise thanks to new airlines and new flights. Oakland, CA, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â Officials at Oakland International Airport today (May 31, 2017) Â released April traffic reports, which indicate that total passengers at the airport increased 12.8%, from 941,248 in April 2016, reaching 1,061,616 passengers in April 2017. The… Read the full press release
Ultratravel Collection hotels Alila Hotels and Resorts and Corinthia Hotel London recognised at the 2017 ULTRAs
Alila Hotels and Resorts and Corinthia Hotel London are recognised as luxury travel favourites Dubai, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â Ultratravel Collection, a joint venture between Global Hotel Alliance (âGHAâ) and multi-media brand Ultratravel, has announced that its hotels received two major awards at the prestigious annual ULTRAs ceremony, which this year was held at… Read the full press release
Westin Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of The Westin Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis., 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (06/01/2017) announced the opening of The Westin Milwaukee, the brandâs debut in Wisconsin. Owned by an affiliate of Jackson Street Holdings LLC and managed by White Lodging Services Corporation, The Westin Milwaukee is poised to… Read the full press release
Aeroflot honored with the TADVISER IT-PRIZE 2017 in the Mobile App of the Year nomination
Moscow, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â Aeroflot has received the prestigious TADVISER IT-PRIZE 2017 in the Mobile App of the Year nomination. The awards ceremony for companies with the most advanced IT integrations was held on May 31st at the TAdviser SummIT forum in Moscow, which brought together clients and providers of leading edge IT services. The… Read the full press release
Traditional Russian dessert Tula honey-cake now available in Aeroflotâs onboard menu
Moscow, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â Tula confectionary plant Yasnaya Polyana and JSC Aeromar â Aeroflotâs onboard catering supplier â today (31 May 2017) signed a partnership agreement. The signing ceremony was attended by the governor of Russiaâs Tula region Alexei Dyumin and CEO of Aeroflot Vitaly Saveliev. Under the agreement the traditional Russian… Read the full press release
Aeroflot adds Russian cuisine on its onboard menu
Moscow, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â The new Russian menu will be available on Aeroflot flights beginning 1 June 2017. The decision to introduce this special onboard menu took into account the popularity of Russian cuisine around the world, with special emphasis on its wide variety of flavours. Passengers can order the special menu… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines appoints Mr Simon Cheong to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director
Singapore, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Simon Cheong to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 June 2017. Mr Cheong, 60, is Chairman and CEO of SC Global Developments Pte Ltd, a leading luxury high-end residential developer in Singapore. He has… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes Greg Liddell as its new General Manager
Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-02 â /Travel PR News/ â Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has recently announced the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager of the Groupâs flagship, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Taking the helm of the 141-year-old Grande Dame, Mr Liddell who has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry is no stranger to… Read the full press release
Marriott International to present at the 2017 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference
Bethesda, Md., 2017-Jun-01 â /Travel PR News/ â Leeny Oberg, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2017 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference, to be held on Tuesday, June 6. Ms. Obergâs presentation will be at approximately 12:50 p.m., Eastern Time, and will… Read the full press release
Holiday InnÂź to host on-property events specifically for families during its first ever âSummer of Smilesâ program
Brand Teams Up with Scholastic, fairlifeÂź and Otis SpunkmeyerÂź to Deliver Thoughtful Moments Sure to Make Guests Smile Denham, UK, 2017-Jun-01 â /Travel PR News/ â Holiday InnÂź, an InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotel, will host a collection of new experiences crafted specifically for families during its first ever âSummer of Smilesâ program. Beginning in June,… Read the full press release
IHGÂź announces the opening of Hotel IndigoÂź Warsaw – Nowy Swiat
IHGÂź announces the opening of Hotel IndigoÂź Warsaw – Nowy Swiat Denham, UK, 2017-Jun-01 â /Travel PR News/ â InterContinental Hotels GroupÂź (IHGÂź), one of the worldâs leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of Hotel IndigoÂź Warsaw â Nowy Swiat Centrally located on Nowy Ćwiat â or âNew Worldâ â street, one of the… Read the full press release
Oakwood WorldwideÂź welcomes Craig Simmons as SVP and chief human resources officer
Oakwood WorldwideÂź welcomes Craig Simmons as SVP and chief human resources officer LOS ANGELES, 2017-Jun-01 â /Travel PR News/ â Oakwood WorldwideÂź, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to welcome seasoned HR executive Craig Simmons as senior vice president (SVP) and chief human resources officer (CHRO) for the… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels awarded Federal Pointe Inn the Hotel of the Year Award
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-01 â /Travel PR News/ â Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, awarded Federal Pointe Inn, an Ascend Hotel Collection member in Gettysburg, Pa., the prestigious Hotel of the Year Award. This charming inn is owned and managed by a third-generation hotelier, Pete Monahan. The Hotel of… Read the full press release
Tony Kok appointed new Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen
Tony Kok appointed new Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen Shenzhen, China, 2017-Jun-01 â /Travel PR News/ â Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen has appointed Tony Kok as its new Director of Food and Beverage. Tony, who hails from Hong Kong, falls into the category of a “Four Seasons success story.” He… Read the full press release
D’Alessandro Giovanni Battista appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen
D’Alessandro Giovanni Battista appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen Shenzhen, China, 2017-Jun-01 â /Travel PR News/ â D’Alessandro Giovanni Battista has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. Prior to joining Four Seasons, he gained valuable experience having worked with other premier luxury hotels in Shenzhen. In his new role, Giovanni… Read the full press release
Spa and wellness visionary Jaana Roth returns to Southern California lead The Spa Team at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Spa and wellness visionary Jaana Roth returns to Southern California lead The Spa Team at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara New Spa Director comes back to Southern California to lead The Spa Team at iconic Santa Barbara property Santa Barbara, U.S.A., 2017-Jun-01 â /Travel PR News/ â Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa… Read the full press release