Dubai Airports now an official supporter of Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau Dubai Expo 2020 to ensure a world-class experience for the millions of guests that will visit… Read the full press release
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Computerworld names HMSHost’s EVP and CIO Sarah Naqvi as a Premier 100 Technology Leader for 2017
BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is proud to announce that the company’s EVP and Chief Information Officer Sarah Naqvi has been selected as one of Computerworld’s Premier 100 Technology Leaders for 2017. Computerworld is the leading IT media brand dedicated to being the voice of business technology and acknowledges… Read the full press release
HMSHost and Starbucks Coffee Company open the first Starbucks® in an airport — at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
SEATTLE, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty-five years ago, global restaurateur HMSHost and Starbucks Coffee Company came together to open the first Starbucks® in an airport. Today (December 1, 2016), representatives from HMSHost, Starbucks Coffee Company, and the Port of Seattle gathered at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – the first Starbucks licensed location –… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide recognized as a “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” for the sixth time
Consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality” PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as one of the “Best Places to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Equality,” receiving a perfect score… Read the full press release
Norwegian increases flights to the US from Gatwick Airport from summer 2017
Bærum, Norway, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian is expanding its award-winning low-cost long-haul network with a 55 per cent increase in the number of flights to the US from next summer. Brits will have more affordable choices to visit the US with a sharp increase in the number of flights from… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group will receive the first of ten A350-900 on 19 December 2016
FRANKFURT, Germany, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest Lufthansa fleet aircraft has completed its maiden flight to Munich around three weeks before delivery. The Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 took off on its first flight in Toulouse but without passengers. An international Airbus crew tested the on-board systems and the behavior of the aircraft during… Read the full press release
Odense in Denmark won the bid to host the 47th International Conference on Coordination Chemistry (ICCC)
Odense in southern Denmark has won the bid to host the 47th ICCC – International Conference on Coordination Chemistry ahead of congress cities such as Vienna, Paris, and Moscow. Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to Professor Christine McKenzie at University of Southern Denmark (SDU), some 1,500 international chemical scientists will… Read the full press release
Hotel Alsik in Sønderborg to become the largest hotel in the southern border region of Denmark
Hotel Alsik in Sønderborg to become the largest hotel in the southern border region of Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The prominent hotel construction, designed and shaped by Denmark’s renowned Henning Larsen Architects, is part of acclaimed architect Frank Gehry’s exciting master plan for the southerly Danish city. A plan… Read the full press release
Meeting and event powerhouse Ovation Nordics plans to expand its services to other parts of Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of the leading DMCs in Denmark, ICS Motivational Events and Ovation Nordics, recently merged and thereby created a new strong Destination Management Company based in Copenhagen. The new meeting and event powerhouse, which focuses on meeting support, incentives and larger corporate events, as now added 5… Read the full press release
New 360degree film for Copenhagen released
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Stressfree urban environments and an innovative Danish MINDset are just two of six topics touched upon in a brand new digital effort launched by Business Events Denmark and Wonderful Copenhagen CVB using 360degree video footage of Copenhagen. A new VR-film ‘MINDblowing Reality’ takes viewers on a grand… Read the full press release
Best Restaurant Design for KOLLÁZS – Brasserie & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — KOLLÁZS – Brasserie & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest and EDG Design have won Best Restaurant Design at the European Hotel Design Awards 2016. EDG’s initial design concept was inspired by the glamour of Budapest and the world renowned Gresham Palace, with a culinary point of… Read the full press release
Jet Airways announces exciting End of Year Sale
Attractive all-inclusive Economy fares for Domestic travel start at INR 899* Guests to enjoy substantial discounts on key routes during the 4-day sale Mumbai, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Bringing down the curtains on 2016, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today (Nov 29, 2016) announced an exciting End of Year Sale for guests… Read the full press release
New fare category WIZZ Go at Wizz Air
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today (29/11/2016) announced a new product in the airline’s offering. “WIZZ Go” is an additional option to Wizz Air’s existing “WIZZ Plus” (previously: ”Plus Fare”) bundle offer and introduces greater flexibility for passengers. Both “WIZZ Go”… Read the full press release
New report on how hospitality and travel professionals source, share, access, use, and measure ROI of visual assets
McLean, VA, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) announces the release of The Lifecycle of Visual Assets in Hospitality and Travel. Produced in partnership with Libris by PhotoShelter, the special report offers a clear picture of how hospitality and travel professionals source, share, access, use, and measure return on… Read the full press release
GoInStore to provide virtual live tours of meetings and events facilities of Marriott’s ECN convention hotels in Europe
Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has today (11/29/2016) announced an exclusive relationship between its European Convention Network (ECN) and London-based technology start-up, GoInStore. Through this arrangement, meeting planners will have access to virtual live tours of meetings and events facilities of the ECN’s collection of 14 gold… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company awarded seventeen Michelin Stars in 2016
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company awarded seventeen Michelin Stars in 2016 Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C was awarded seventeen Michelin Stars in 2016, with Summer Pavilion at The Ritz-Carlton, Milenia Singapore, Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Lab by Sergi Arola at Penha Longa Resort, and Jin Xuan… Read the full press release
Sheraton joins #GivingTuesday’s global platform
Sheraton joins #GivingTuesday’s global platform Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Reinforcing its commitment to being… Read the full press release
Tribute Portfolio™ opens its first new build property — Sthala, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali
The Naga Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Sthala, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Tribute Portfolio™, a collection of aspirational independent hotels and resorts from Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), today (11/29/2016) announced its debut in Bali with the opening of Sthala, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud… Read the full press release
Travelport announces agreement with BTU one of the largest business travel management provider in Austria and Germany
Langley, U.K., 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading travel commerce platform, has today (29 November 2016) announced a new agreement with Business Travel Unlimited (BTU), one of the largest providers of business travel, incentive and group travel, and leisure travel in Austria and Germany. It operates in 10 locations, has more than… Read the full press release
Kuwait Airways adopts Amadeus’ technology and business processes as part of its “Transformation Strategy”
MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Innovative. Modern. Unique. Ambitious. These are some of the characteristics that Kuwait Airways is embracing as part of the national carrier’s five-year “Transformation Plan”. Under the stewardship of Chairperson and CEO, Rasha Al Roumi, the Middle East’s first female airline CEO, Kuwait Airways has undertaken to implement a… Read the full press release
Ukraine International Airlines expands its fleet with the delivery of its ninth Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft
Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Friday, November 25, 2016, Ukraine International Airlines enhanced its fleet with modern Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. The delivery summarizes the carrier`s 2016 fleet renewal and expansion program. Manufactured in 2009, the Boeing 737-800 NG passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received the UR-PSU registration number. The… Read the full press release
Hilton debuts in Ningbo, China with the opening of Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort
Hilton debuts in Ningbo, China with the opening of Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort NINGBO, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today (November 29, 2016) announced the opening of Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort, marking Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) debut in Ningbo. Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort is owned by… Read the full press release
SAS announces Sale and leaseback agreement with Jackson Square Aviation LLC for five Airbus A320neo
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS has today (November 29, 2016 ) secured financing of five Airbus A320neo through the signing of a Sale and leaseback agreement with Jackson Square Aviation LLC. The aircraft will be delivered between 2016 and 2018. The agreement means that SAS, at the time of delivery for… Read the full press release
China Southern Airlines to increase direct services between Guangzhou and Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A significant vote of confidence in the South Island has come today (29 November 2016) with news China Southern Airlines will increase its direct services to Christchurch over the important summer season. The airline currently flies three times a week between Guangzhou and Christchurch, but today announced… Read the full press release
Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces £4 million investment in refurbishment and upgrade of Departure Lounge’s upper floor
Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces £4 million investment in refurbishment and upgrade of Departure Lounge’s upper floor LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest phase of development work aimed at further improving the customer experience for departing passengers, is now underway at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA). Approximately £4 million is being… Read the full press release
GBTA launches its operations in Australia and New Zealand in partnership with btTB
Partnership Officially Launches in May 2017 with Inaugural Joint Conference in Sydney Alexandria, VA , 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – is pleased to announce the launch of its operations in Australia and New Zealand in partnership with btTB…. Read the full press release
MGTO launches “Macao Tourism News plus” an online database of news materials for press members
MACAO, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) launched the “Macao Tourism News plus” (beta version) today (28 November), an online database of news materials for members of the press. In a brand-new format, the platform is innovatively designed for news dissemination and goes in parallel with the Special Administrative Region… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific unveils its newly renovated First and Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Airport
Cathay Pacific unveils its newly renovated First and Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Airport Featuring separate First and Business Class areas, the London lounge encapsulates the airline’s brand philosophy of a ‘Life Well Travelled’ HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today (28 Nov 2016) unveiled its First and Business Class Lounge… Read the full press release
Port of Oakland: Jack London Square free, family friendly events expected to attract thousands of visitors this December
Port of Oakland: Jack London Square free, family friendly events expected to attract thousands of visitors this December Oakland, Calif., 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of visitors are expected in Jack London Square the first weekend in December for traditional holiday celebrations. Two, free, family friendly events are scheduled with the annual tree… Read the full press release
Pupils from local primary schools joins the Christmas cheer at Auckland Airport
Pupils from local primary schools joins the Christmas cheer at Auckland Airport Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With the festive season nearly here, Auckland Airport is adding to the Christmas cheer by inviting pupils from local primary schools to get involved in some Christmas activities. One of the activities has… Read the full press release