Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland Subsidy extended, largest marine terminal adds functions to night gates Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today… Read the full news article
BETHESDA, MD, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Overnight, global restaurateur HMSHost has successfully taken over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport. This past weekend’s transition of restaurant operations from SSP is the first step towards transforming the dining experience at Greensboro’s airport. HMSHost will continue to operate existing brands while renovating and rotating in… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, in celebration of culinary excellence and innovation, is again a proud sponsor of the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago for 2016. 2015 marked the launch of an exciting partnership with the Awards as they made their way to Chicago for the first time, with HMSHost… Read the full news article
HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) with a donation of $50,000 USD on May 3, 2016, during ARDA World 2016 in Hollywood, Florida. AIF is a nonprofit organization led by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) that serves to advance knowledge of the industry through its comprehensive… Read the full news article
Opening in 2018 in Nuevo Vallarta, the properties offer access to a theme park created by visionaries in both the entertainment and hospitality worlds HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, welcomes two new affiliated resorts to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks. The new properties from… Read the full news article
Latest edition of the RCI® member app includes ways to search for vacations by experience type, making the exploration process fun and efficient for members HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — With travelers placing increased focus on experiential travel, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has redesigned its app to allow travelers to… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, for only the second time, took part in the airshow held in Budapest on 1 May. This year, Wizz Air participated with its newest Airbus A321, and it was the first time ever an Airbus A321 was… Read the full news article
Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Air Lines has restarted nonstop service between Shannon and New York-JFK, effective May 2, 2016. The U.S. airline, which marks its 30th anniversary of service to Shannon this year, has transported nearly 1.7million passengers since its inaugural flight to the airport on May 8, 1986. “We are… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A great French icon made a flying visit to London City Airport this week to celebrate the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac. The vintage Citroen 2CV represented the best of France’s heritage while the new air link provides the quickest journey yet between the city of… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago’s airports are ready to honor our military as the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) kicks off Military Appreciation Month. This annual celebration, now in its fifth year, recognizes active and former military personnel traveling through O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Throughout the month of May, the CDA, in… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Something sweet has arrived at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Sarah’s Candies, a confectionery concessionaire with homemade local delights, celebrated its official grand opening today. The new store, located in Terminal 2, Concourse F, near Gate F8, features handmade chocolate candies. Sarah’s Candies is unique in that all the locally… Read the full news article
Washington, D.C., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On exhibit for the first time in the Washington, D.C. region, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo presents “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” from May 27 through Sept. 5. Made completely of plastic debris collected from beaches, the colorful and dramatic sculptures of marine animals represent the more than… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian’s loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, has won the “Best up-and-coming Award” at the 2016 Freddie Awards – the most prestigious member-generated awards in the travel loyalty industry. The “Best up-and-coming Award” otherwise known as the “210 Award” is a new Freddie Award category that honours up-and-coming… Read the full news article
Lufthansa is launching various promotions regarding the European Cup New Fanhansa aircraft for the German national team’s flight to France The winner’s plane will continue to fly until the World Cup in 2018 COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will once again turn into Fanhansa for the European Football Championship in France. A… Read the full news article
Los Angeles, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With just days before its second ship, Viking Sea, is christened in Greenwich on the Thames River in London on May 5, Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced that its fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise, spanning 141 days… Read the full news article
PINEDALE, Wy., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide‘s mid-priced hotel brand that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers, recently recognized Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale as a top performing property with a second consecutive Lighthouse Award. The recognition is awarded to hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty. The hotel was recognized for its high… Read the full news article
DUBLIN, Ga. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dublin. The 70-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of… Read the full news article
Hilton HHonors Members Earn Unlimited Double Points, Every Day at Every Hotel in the Hilton Portfolio MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide‘s 13 distinct hotel brands, is making it simpler to max out on Points with a brand new, rich and limitless promotion. Members who book… Read the full news article
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® takes over management of Capella Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by CTF Georgetown Hotel LLC., new owners of Capella Washington, D.C., to take over the management of the prestigious Georgetown hotel. Effective April 21, 2016 the hotel, formerly owned by… Read the full news article
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday (27 Apr 2016), Carlson has announced the sale of Carlson Hotels Inc to the Chinese Group HNA. This transaction includes the Carlson stake in Rezidor Hotel Group AB, representing 51.3% of shares outstanding. The transaction is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. Rezidor Hotel Group AB… Read the full news article
RCI to offer tours to the sought-after destination for RCI Platinum® members residing in the U.S. HOLLYWOOD, FLA, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has opened doors to a new frontier for timeshare owners. The company is offering travel options to Cuba through a new alliance with Cuba Travel… Read the full news article
Newly added benefits take RCI Platinum® membership to the next level HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently expanded its RCI Platinum® membership program. Launched in 2010, RCI Platinum is a premium-tier membership level that offers benefits that go above and beyond the standard RCI® subscribing membership… Read the full news article
MUMBAI, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways today announced it is to partner with Etihad Airways on a unique new collaboration with the global fashion industry. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced a comprehensive new global agreement with WME | IMG to become a major long-term partner to the fashion… Read the full news article
Travelers honor Hyatt Gold Passport with “Best Elite Program” in the Americas and “Best Elite Program” in the Middle East/Asia/Oceania CHICAGO, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces that Hyatt Gold Passport was honored with “Best Elite Program” in the Americas and “Best Elite Program” in the Middle East/Asia/Oceania at the… Read the full news article
• Objective: cover peak capacity requirements • Negotiations with up to five wet lease partners • Wet lease agreement with Adria Airways in cooperation with Nordica takes effect at the beginning of May VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines plans to conclude up to five wet lease agreements for the year 2016…. Read the full news article
ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Atlanta today announced that Mayor Kasim Reed and Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson signed a 20-year Airport Use and Lease Agreement. The new lease will start July 1, 2016 and will keep Delta Air Lines’ corporate headquarters in Atlanta through 2036. “I am proud to… Read the full news article
Software application is designed to assist travelers at ATL ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials today launched iFlyATL, an interactive mobile software application designed to aid guests at the world’s most traveled airport. “iFlyATL will bring ease and convenience to our guests at Hartsfield-Jackson,” Aviation General Manager Miguel… Read the full news article
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport this afternoon officially reopened the departures hall during a short reopening ceremony. Following the ceremony a few hundred passengers could check in from the departures hall again. The reopening of the departures hall is an important symbol of the recovery of our country a mere 40… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to the continuous increase in traffic, Budapest Airport has decided to expand its car parks, to further improve the travel experience for passengers. The development will add more than a thousand new parking spaces, whereby passengers will have a choice of three different long term parking products,… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Traditional firemen’s water canon arch of triumph, special easyJet and Lyon-style cake for the crew – this is how Budapest Airport greeted the first flight of the popular white-and-orange airline flight from the second largest city of France to Hungary. The budget airline will commence with weekly three… Read the full news article