Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi, Foshan receives the Hurun Hot Hotel Award 2016 for “Best Swimming Pool in Foshan”

HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi, Foshan has won the Hurun Hot Hotel Award 2016 for “Best Swimming Pool in Foshan.” The hotel’s swimming pool, located on the 5th floor, is an indoor constant-temperature swimming pool 28 metres long with 180 degrees of natural light radiating in from the large… Read the full news article

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appointments: Emily Lynn as SVP, global and strategic accounts; Sherry Serio and Patrick Beron as SVP, sales and marketing

ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – is proud to announce the promotions of Emily Lynn as senior vice president, global and strategic accounts and Sherry Serio as senior vice president, sales and marketing; and the appointment of Patrick Beron as… Read the full news article

The Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Women’s Journey Thailand campaign on 1 August, 2016

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Women’s Journey Thailand campaign is set to launch on 1 August, 2016, meaning that women travellers from around the world will be able to enjoy a huge range of activities, special offers, discounts and privileges as well as products and services geared… Read the full news article

The very first Radisson RED hotel concept in the world opens in Brussels

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson RED Brussels, the very first Radisson RED in the world, welcomed 100 potential investors, owners and advisors from all over Europe, Middle East & Africa, to put its brand new hotel in Brussels to the test. The mission: enjoy the night, experience the brand and gather feedback… Read the full news article

The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the appointment of Ogilvy PR as the EMEA agency of record

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ogilvy Public Relations (Ogilvy PR), a global, multi-disciplinary communications leader operating in more than 85 offices across six continents, as the EMEA agency of record. Ogilvy PR is a unit of Ogilvy & Mather, a WPP company… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center opens in Kigali, Rwanda

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is delighted to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Kigali, Rwanda. Valued at more than $300 million (about Rwf223 billion), the complex will comprise the five-star Radisson Blu hotel with 292… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals announces deals up to 40 percent off at some of North America’s most visited summer destinations

Save up to 40 percent* off a vacation rental stay whether it’s a beach escape or mountain adventure PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s not too late to prepare your summer vacation! Arrange the main dish by booking your getaway now. Wyndham Vacation Rentals is offering a number of ways to get away… Read the full news article

Take advantage of special travel deals before summer ends from Wyndham® Extra Holidays

Book Your Summer Getaway Now and Save at Resorts throughout the U.S. ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is encouraging travelers to make the most out of… Read the full news article

Jet Airways to deploy Boeing 777 aircraft the largest aircraft in its fleet on the Mumbai – Singapore route

MUMBAI, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will deploy the Boeing 777-300 ER, the largest aircraft in its fleet, on the Mumbai – Singapore route resulting in a 50% capacity increase on this key sector. With effect from Aug 6, 2016, Jet Airways flight 9W 12 from Mumbai to Singapore,… Read the full news article

Norwegian’s subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd orders 30 Airbus 321 Long Range aircrafts

Norwegian’s subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA) has placed a new order of 30 Airbus 321 Long Range aircraft. Norwegian will operate the A321LR once the aircraft enters service in 2019. The aircraft has a size and range that makes it suitable for many more long-haul destinations in the future. LONDON, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

Norwegian reports of positive overall performance in all of its main markets during the second quarter

Norwegian (NAS) today reported its second quarter results for 2016. The pre-tax result (EBT) was NOK 930 million (£83million); doubling the profit from last year’s result of NOK 456 million. The load factor for this period was 88 percent. In two years, the load factor has increased with eight percentage points. The overall performance was… Read the full news article

Norwegian signs charter contracts with Apple Vacations and Funjet Vacations to operate routes from the United States to the Caribbean and Mexico

Norwegian signs charter contracts with Apple Vacations and Funjet Vacations to operate routes from the United States to the Caribbean and Mexico. LONDON, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has signed charter agreements with Apple Vacations and Funjet Vacations for the winter season 2017. Norwegian will station three Boeing 737-800 aircraft in Milwaukee and… Read the full news article

Gulfstream announces order of three G650ER aircrafts from Qatar Airways

Three More Aircraft To Join Qatar Executive Fleet SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that Qatar Airways has converted three of its G650ER aircraft options to firm orders as part of a 30-aircraft agreement signed in May 2015. The aircraft will join the company’s Qatar Executive fleet, making Qatar… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb hosts The 15th Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships on July 29-31

Competitors and Taste Testers Get Saucy at Dusty’s Bar & BBQ July 29-31  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships will throw down at Whistler Blackcomb for the 15th year July 29-31. The sauciest BBQ battle in the Pacific Northwest will return to Dusty’s Bar & BBQ for… Read the full news article

Hyatt Regency opens 306-room hotel in the heart of Shanghai’s vibrant Wujiaochang district

CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang opens in Wujiaochang, a thriving business, innovation and university district in Shanghai, East China. The 306-room Hyatt Regency hotel offers guests an urban retreat that fosters connections and serves as a dynamic, energizing place where they can collaborate and find inspiration. “The opening of Hyatt… Read the full news article

Hyatt House recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among North American upper extended stay hotel chains

CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced that the Hyatt House brand has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among North American upper extended stay hotel chains. With 68 locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, the Hyatt House brand received high marks in several study… Read the full news article

Sheremetyevo International Airport launches free high-speed Wi-Fi internet access to its passengers

MOSCOW, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2018, Sheremetyevo International Airport has completed the commissioning of state-of-the-art high-performance Wi-Fi infrastructure and begun to provide free wireless Internet access at high speed and without restrictions. The new service will meet customer needs in terms of high-technology features and free access to information. The high-speed Wi-Fi network will… Read the full news article

San Francisco International Airport announes concession opportunity for the Snack and Beverage Vending Lease

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — San Francisco International Airport is accepting bids for the Snack and Beverage Vending Lease.  The Lessee is intended to operate, on a non-exclusive basis, vending machines with hot and cold food and drinks throughout San Francisco International Airport.  The proposed minimum acceptable bid amount is $75,000.  The… Read the full news article

San Francisco International Airport announces new procedures and new technologies designed to improve its on-time performance

Airport to host test of new technologies to allow more efficient use of existing runways SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today provided a briefing to the San Francisco Airport Commission regarding new procedures and new technologies designed to improve the airport’s on-time performance.  Airport staff also announced… Read the full news article

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport energy-management program honored as an Environmental Leader Project of the Year

ATL receives multiple awards for energy and conservation efforts ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A comprehensive energy-management program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was recently honored as an Environmental Leader Project of the Year. In addition, ATL’s efforts at energy conservation in three of the Airport’s facilities garnered the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge… Read the full news article

Indigenous Peoples’ Experience and three other key initiatives at Fort Edmonton receive $33.5 million funding through the Alberta Jobs Plan

ALBERTA, CANADA, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Funding of $33.5 million through the Alberta Jobs Plan will be used to build the Indigenous Peoples’ Experience and three other key initiatives at Fort Edmonton. The Johnny J. Jones Midway will be expanded, as will the Hotel Selkirk. A new guest services and admissions area will be… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport recognised in the Sunday Times Top Track 100 as one of Britain’s largest private companies

Top Track 100 ranks Britain’s largest private companies on sales Gatwick has delivered a record 12 months of long-haul growth Record growth demonstrates the benefits an expanded Gatwick would deliver for Britain LONDON, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has for the first time been recognised in the Sunday Times prestigious Top Track 100… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport achieved its busiest-ever June with long-haul routes rocket 24% year on year

Long-haul growth in June rockets 24% year on year, whilst Gatwick has been announced as the European airport with the most new long-haul routes Chinese carrier Tianjin Airlines arrived at the airport in June with routes to Hong Kong and Cape Town starting this autumn. Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said: “June’s passenger figures are the… Read the full news article

easyJet’s summer holiday flight fares selection 60% cheaper than summer 2015

Ideal time for customers to take advantage of low summer holiday fares to a range of easyJet’s most popular destinations LONDON, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is offering families fantastic deals this summer as many summer holiday flight fares are lower than last year, with some fares up to 60% cheaper than… Read the full news article

South African Airways won awards for brand recognition and innovative product offering

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has raked in a number of awards confirming its position as the leading airline on the African continent when it comes to brand recognition and innovative product offering. The most prominent of these awards is the Skytrax award for Best Airline in Africa,… Read the full news article

IATA: Global passenger traffic results for May shows that demand rose 4.6% compared to same month in 2015

Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.6%, compared to the same month in 2015, which was the same level achieved in April. Capacity climbed 5.5%, which pushed the average load… Read the full news article

IATA global air freight data shows demand measured in freight tonne kilometers slowed in May

Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air freight data showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) slowed in May with growth falling to 0.9% year-on-year. Yields remained pressured as freight capacity measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs) increased by 4.9% year-on-year. Freight demand… Read the full news article

Aeromexico named Mexico & Central America’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony

The airline continues to win international awards for its high-quality service The awards are voted by more than 10,000 customers each year  Mexico City, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, received the trophy as Mexico & Central America’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016, held in… Read the full news article

UNWTO launches neZEH e-toolkit to support hotels in Europe to comply with nearly-Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) regulations

The nearly-Zero Energy Hotels (neZEH) e-toolkit, which is available online at: www.nezeh.eu assesses the energy performance of hotels and proposes measures to improve efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy sources towards nearly-zero consumption. The toolkit is the outcome of a three-year long project funded by the European Union. MADRID SPAIN, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines reported its June, second quarter, and year-to-date preliminary traffic statistics

DALLAS, TX, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) today reported its June, second quarter, and year-to-date preliminary traffic statistics. The Company flew 11.5 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in June 2016, an increase of 6.8 percent from the 10.8 billion RPMs flown in June 2015. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased… Read the full news article