Preferred Hotels & Resorts partners with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London and Smythson of Bond Street to provide guests with first-class experience and sophisticated way to navigate London

LONDON, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has teamed up with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London and Smythson of Bond Street, two of the UK’s most iconic luxury brands, to offer London-bound travellers a first-class experience and a stress-free, sophisticated way to navigate the city. Combining the… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® Mexico Aeropuerto hotel

Hotel offers an efficient and affordable option for travelers to Mexico City’s eastern area MEXICO CITY, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 112-room Holiday Inn Express® Mexico Aeropuerto hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn Express branded property near Mexico… Read the full news article

IHG’s Hotel Indigo strengthens its presence in South East Asia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong

SINGAPORE, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded the South East Asian footprint of its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. Hotel Indigo is the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand and no two hotels under… Read the full news article

Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts launches “Members Get It” sale event

Miami, Florida, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for summer vacation planning, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is launching the“Members Get It” sale event providing up to 35% off leisure rates at participating properties – the largest discounts ever offered across the collection of resorts. Marriott Rewards Members must reserve a… Read the full news article

EVA Air to increase nonstop flights on its Paris route to daily service from October 10, 2016

Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air, a new addition to the elite ranks of the world’s 5-Star airlines, is increasing nonstop flights on its popular Paris route from four times a week to daily service on 10 October, 2016. The airline will continue to serve the route on Wednesday, Friday and… Read the full news article

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s transfer to an Authority approved by the FAA

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is officially operating. The Authority transition was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today, with support from Kent County Commissioners and government officials. For 60 years, Kent County owned and operated the Airport, through its Department of… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport hosts new exhibition Art of the Airport Tower by photographer Carolyn Russo

Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Art of the Airport Tower, a new exhibition by respected photographer Carolyn Russo opened at the airport, brings the world’s most interesting control towers to the centre of Helsinki Airport. The exhibition is created by Carolyn Russo, an American photographer at the Smithsonian, who has worked at the… Read the full news article

Lufthansa starts three times a week nonstop flights from Munich to Teheran

Starting 4th July from Munich to Teheran COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa is flying nonstop once again from Munich to Teheran. Starting 4th July, 2016, the connection under flight number LH 602 will begin three times a week at 22.10 pm, arriving at the Iranian capital at 5.20 am. The Airbus A330-300… Read the full news article

Hilton London Hyde Park completes its £5.4 million makeover

Over £5 million invested in a complete hotel makeover LONDON, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton London Hyde Park fully completes its £5.4 million refurbishment this month. The work included a full revamp of meeting space, common areas and guest rooms. The number of rooms offered by the hotel has increased and there has been… Read the full news article

Air Tahiti Nui and Human Underwater Society to promote the underwater heritage of French Polynesia

In June 2016, Air Tahiti Nui and Olivier ARCHAMBAUD, founder and President of the Human Underwater Society (HUS), signed a partnership in order to promote the underwater heritage of French Polynesia. After wondering about Man’s place on Earth, then, looking at the stars and wondering about his place in the Universe, the HUS now invites… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Holdings Plc announces passenger statistics for June 2016

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for June 2016. In June 2016, Wizz Air continued to expand its customer offering and strengthen its network with the following announcements: • Launching 8 new routes to/from Hungary… Read the full news article

Wizz Air celebrates its first Bergamo flight operated with one of its brand new Airbus A321 aircraft

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrates the memorable milestone of its first Bergamo flight operated with one of the airline’s brand new, state-of-the-art Airbus A321 aircraft. Bergamo was one of the first airports WIZZ added to its low-fare route network in… Read the full news article

Wizz Air welcomes József Ujhelyi as Chief Flight Operations Officer

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings plc (‘Wizz Air’), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces it has appointed József Ujhelyi as the Chief Flight Operations Officer and member of the company’s Leadership Team effective immediately. In his new role, Ujhelyi will be reporting to Diederik Pen,… Read the full news article

Wizz Air celebrates the opening of its newest Romanian base in Iasi

SIXTH BASE IN ROMANIA, 1 BASED AIRBUS A320, 8 ROUTES Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and Romania’s largest airline today celebrates the opening of its newest Romanian base in Iasi. The airline is initially deploying one Airbus A320 aircraft to be based… Read the full news article

The Nevada Commission on Tourism awarded $895,770 in grants to entities promoting rural Nevada tourism

CARSON CITY, Nev., 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has awarded $895,770 in grants to entities promoting rural Nevada tourism, Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison announced today. Projects range from a campaign aimed at highlighting the Great Basin National Heritage Area to the promotion of the new Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route,… Read the full news article

Norwegian Cruise Line announces 7-Day Sale

Savings of up to 200 € per stateroom from 06 July to 12 July 2016 Wiesbaden, Germany, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its latest 7-Day Sale, offering up to 200 € savings per stateroom when booking between 06 July to 12 July on sailings between 13 July… Read the full news article

Deutsche Lufthansa AG announces appointment of Ulrik Svensson as Chief Financial Officer

Current CEO of Swedish Melker Schörling AB to succeed Simone Menne COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ulrik Svensson has been appointed to the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG to serve as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. He will assume his new duties on 1 January 2017, with a contract of employment valid… Read the full news article

Lufthansa launches new direct flight from Frankfurt to San José, California along with new concept FlyingLab

From 1 July, Lufthansa will fly nonstop from Frankfurt to San José Passengers test digital innovations on board the LH488 Live conference on digital trends of Lufthansa, Instagram, Mercedes Benz and Visit San José Passengers experience the new destination with Lufthansa at different events COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — From today (July… Read the full news article

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum voted top “Luxury Destination Spa” at the 2016 World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards

Hong Kong, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has been voted top “Luxury Destination Spa” at the 2016 World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards. Previously honoured by the European Hotel Design Awards, Tatler and other prestigious bodies, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum now adds this accolade from the spa industry’s leading… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental partners with Hakkasan Group to open new dining concept, Ling Ling at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental has announced a partnership with Hakkasan Group to open a new dining concept,  Ling Ling, at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech on 22nd of August 2016. Offering a vibrant, social experience that fits well with the Marrakech lifestyle, Ling Ling provides a creative twist to the renowned… Read the full news article

Iberia implements Amadeus Airline Fare Families

Iberia increases branding, differentiation and upsell opportunities of its products through Amadeus-connected travel agents. Madrid, Spain, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia’s full range of branded fares can now be booked by Amadeus’ global travel agency community, following the carrier’s implementation of Amadeus Airline Fare Families. With Amadeus’ industry-leading merchandising technology, Iberia increases branding, differentiation… Read the full news article

Marriott receives authorization from competition authorities in Saudi Arabia and Mexico for the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has received authorization from competition authorities in Saudi Arabia and Mexico to proceed with its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT) in a merger transaction. With these authorizations, the only remaining country in which Marriott and Starwood… Read the full news article

Philippine Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announce code-share agreement

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Philippine Airlines (PR)  and Hawaiian Airlines (HA) recently forged a code-share partnership which will provide passengers convenient connections between the Philippines and the Hawaiian Islands. “Philippine Airlines is proud to forge a codeshare partnership with Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu in O‘ahu to the  inter-island points of Līhu‘e,… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association announces its 2016 Port & Destination Summit on September 20 in Santa Cruz, Tenerife

Washington DC, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, announced its 2016 Port & Destination Summit, taking place on Tuesday, September 20 in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, one day ahead of Seatrade Cruise Med, the largest cruise industry gathering in Europe. Restructured… Read the full news article

PHILIPPINES: Cebu Pacific launches three more routes in the Eastern and Western Visayas regions

​Offers Php599 all-in Introductory seat sale Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), further strengthens its presence in the Eastern and Western Visayas regions with the launch of three more routes. Starting November 19, 2016, CEB will launch daily flights between Cebu and Ormoc and Cebu… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways joins list of over 160 airlines worldwide now live with Travelport Rich Content & Branding

LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, today announces Fiji’s National Airline, Fiji Airways as the latest carrier in the Pacific region now live with Travelport’s award-winning merchandising technology, Rich Content and Branding. Rich Content and Branding will enable Fiji Airways, the largest airline in the South Pacific,… Read the full news article

Allegiant announces 12 new routes, three new cities and “Christmas in July” sweepstakes

ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates the upcoming holiday travel season by announcing 12 new routes, three new cities and a sweepstakes to give away seats on each of the 24 inaugural flights. In conjunction with the new routes that will launch just in time for the holiday travel season, the company is celebrating with a… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport Company announces partnership with Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management

Brussels Airport Company and Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management have entered into a partnership with a view to fostering exchanges between them. The aim: to give future managers first-hand experience of the world of business and immerse them in a very complex environment. This partnership also underlines the importance and attractiveness of Brussels… Read the full news article

Sunstone Hotel Investors to report financial results for the second quarter 2016 on August 8, 2016

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., 2016-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SHO) announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter 2016 on Monday, August 8, 2016 after the market closes.  Management will hold its quarterly conference call the next day, on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m…. Read the full news article

dnata to provide cargo handling services for China Eastern’s flights to and from Shanghai

Amsterdam, 2016-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Global air services provider, dnata, has signed an agreement with Chinese carrier – China Eastern, to provide cargo handling services for the airline’s flights to and from Shanghai. China Eastern operates four weekly flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol using the Airbus A330 aircraft. dnata Amsterdam already handles… Read the full news article