New Zealand’s golf courses named in the top 50 golf courses in Golf Digest’s annual top 100 list

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of New Zealand’s most picturesque and challenging golf courses have been named in the top 50 golf courses in Golf Digest’s annual top 100 list. Each year respected golf publication Golf Digest lists the best courses on the planet. Hawke’s Bay’s Cape Kidnappers and Northland’s… Read the full news article

Welcome the new year of the Monkey with “lucky” dishes at Hotel ICON

This Lunar New Year, Hotel ICON is offering a variety of “lucky” dishes available from 6 to 22 February 2016. From delectable braised oyster with conpoy and black moss to tasty snacks such as turnip pudding, this will be the perfect opportunity for family, friends and couples to spend some quality time together. HONG KONG,… Read the full news article

WTTC announces the 15 Finalists for its 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

LONDON, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 15 Finalists for its 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in the five categories; Community, Destination, Environment, Innovation and People. The 15 Finalists, which were chosen after a rigorous judging process, showcase the highest level of sustainability practices within… Read the full news article

WTTC congratulates the Government of Brazil for adopting Olympics visa exemptions

LONDON, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) congratulates the Government of Brazil for adopting new policies that exempt tourist visas for citizens from the U.S. Australia, Canada and Japan during Brazil’s hosting of the 2016 Olympics, 1 June to 18 September 2016. Brazil is a strong tourism economy,… Read the full news article

GBTA BTI™ Outlook – U.S. 2015 Q4: U.S. business travel will continue to grow at stable and steady rates despite global volatility

U.S. Business Travel Spending to Hit $299.9 Billion in 2016, $310.4 Billion in 2017 Alexandria, VA, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. business travel will continue to grow at stable and steady rates over the next two years, despite significant headwinds from Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. These findings are part of the… Read the full news article

Marriott, RIDA Development and Ares Management celebrate the commencement of construction of what will be the largest combined hotel and convention center in Colorado

Project Will Deliver the Largest Combined Hotel and Convention Center in Colorado Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), RIDA Development Corp. and Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE: ARES), held a VIP ceremony yesterday on the 85-acre site of the two million-square-foot Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center to celebrate… Read the full news article

IHG announces the appointment of Michael Torres as Vice President of Corporate Communications, The Americas

ATLANTA, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has named Michael Torres Vice President of Corporate Communications, The Americas. Torres will provide strategic counsel to protect and enhance the reputation of IHG and its family of brands for the region, which includes the U.S., Latin America, Canada… Read the full news article

IHG® unveils Hotel Indigo® Lower East Side New York as its 5,000th hotel globally

LONDON, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today unveiled the Hotel Indigo® Lower East Side New York as its 5,000thhotel globally. The opening of this landmark New York property takes IHG’s global system size to 5,000 hotels, in nearly 100 countries. This outstanding achievement illustrates… Read the full news article

VisitScotland: The Royal Yacht Britannia, Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction for the last 10 years

EDINBURGH, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Royal Yacht Britannia has officially been Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction for each of the last 10 years, as rated by national tourism organisation VisitScotland. Having just received their results for 2015, staff at the iconic five star attraction, are delighted to have achieved a record score of… Read the full news article

Kenya Airways enters to sell two of its Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft to Omni Air International

NAIROBI, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has entered into a sale agreement with Omni Air International for two of its Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft, following approval from its board. Omni Air International is a US based airline providing global passenger ACMI wet lease and charter programs. Kenya Airways announced its intention to sell the… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport: AirAsia X to start daily service between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland in March 2016

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport welcomes the announcement that AirAsia X will start a daily service between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland, by extending its existing Gold Coast service. The year-round service will commence in March 2016, using an A330-300 aircraft. AirAsia X is a low cost airline based in… Read the full news article

Four Seasons re-introduces former Hotel Charleston as Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá; its second location in the Colombian capital

Second Four Seasons location in the Colombian capital re-introduces former Hotel Charleston as a signatureFour Seasons experience, and unveils new Japanese robata concept in the heart of Zona T Bogota, Colombia, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleek and contemporary, the new Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá ushers in a new era in luxury hospitality and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons to conclude management of Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf by April 30, 2016

Change to take effect by April 30, 2016 Toronto, Canada, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels Limited (Four Seasons) and the Yianis Group, the owner of Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf, announced today that Four Seasons will conclude its management of Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf by April… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International to open new Cambria hotel & suites in Irvine, CA early 2017

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner Jalili/Spitzig, LLC to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in Irvine, CA. The 122-room Cambria property will be located at 17662 Armstrong Avenue, and… Read the full news article

TravelClick appoints Maria Taylor Regional Vice President, South East Asia

New Senior Leader Brings In-Depth E-Commerce and Hospitality Experience to Company’s Asia Pacific Region NEW YORK, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick is proud to announce the appointment of Maria Taylor to the position of Regional Vice President, South East Asia. The appointment demonstrates the Company’s ongoing commitment to investing in its leadership talent – particularly… Read the full news article

A Family Vacation Where Moms Come Back Rejuvenated and Children Happy: Summer Camp for Kids and Moms in Tuscany

Firenze, IT, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Local mom and private English school, Canadian Island, founder Maria Rocco has created a new kind of travel experience exclusively for moms and their children visiting Italy, Me and Mom in Tuscany with Maria Rocco. “This is ‘real’ travel,” said Maria. “How often do you get to visit… Read the full news article

First West of England introduces state-of-the-art electric buses in Bristol

BRISTOL, UK, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Two revolutionary virtual electric buses were launched this week in Bristol. First West of England are introducing the state-of-the-art low emission buses in partnership with Department for Transport, Bristol City Council and University of the West of England (UWE). The buses use Geo-Fencing GPS technology to run… Read the full news article

Lufthansa launches competition for the best child announcer

Cologne, Germany, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — At the beginning of the New Year, Lufthansa is launching an exciting competition for children who love flying. The winning child can step into the shoes of a member of the cabin crew aboard a Lufthansa flight and make an announcement live on board. On this basis the… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong celebrate the Year of the Monkey with series of magnificent festive puddings

HONG KONG, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the Year of the Monkey, Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong is delighted to present a series of magnificent festive puddings. The puddings are available in three classic flavours, namely Chinese Turnip Cake with Conpoy, Coconut Pudding with Gold Foil and Water Chestnut Cake. They… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International wins six awards including “Best Cruise Line Overall” at the annual Travvy Awards

MIAMI, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The votes are in and Royal Caribbean International was once again awarded voted the “Best Cruise Line Overall” and the “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” by the travel agent community. The cruise line received a total of six awards at this week’s Travvy Awards ceremony. Royal Caribbean… Read the full news article

IATA: air cargo volumes down by 1.2% in November 2015, compared to November 2014

Geneva, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers) were down 1.2% in November 2015, compared to November 2014. Total cargo volumes, however, expanded compared to October 2015, and were higher than the low point in… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free congratulate ATP tournament winner Novak Djokovic

Award-winning Doha-based ATP tournament sponsored by Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free DOHA, Qatar, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the official airline sponsor, and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the official retail sponsor of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2016, congratulate Novak Djokovic, winner of the annual men’s international tennis tournament held at Khalifa International Tennis… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines launches daily nonstop service between Baltimore-Washington and Orlando

One Lucky Winner Receives Instant Getaway on Inaugural Flight and Three Nights in Orlando MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Is the winter chill already getting you down? Ditch that ice scraper and grab your sunscreen! Spirit Airlines begins new daily nonstop service to and from the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) and the… Read the full news article

Travelport and CEE Travel Systems partner with STUDENT AGENCY to serve domestic and international travellers in Czech Republic and Slovakia

Langley, UK, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has announced a new multi-year agreement between its local distributor, CEE Travel Systems and STUDENT AGENCY, the Czech Republic’s largest full-service travel agency and online travel service provider. The new agreement will see the two companies continue to work together in… Read the full news article

Travelport announces Malmö Aviation as its latest Travelport Rich Content and Branding participant

Langley, UK, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, today announces that Malmö Aviation is the latest Travelport Rich Content and Branding participant. Rich Content and Branding is the industry leading solution that allows airlines to more effectively market and retail their offering to travel agencies globally. This latest announcement… Read the full news article

Jet Airways launches flights between India and Amsterdam with special introductory fares

Introductory offer for bookings until January 15, 2016, for travel in Première & Economy Class Mumbai, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, announced special inaugural fares for flights between India and Amsterdam, the airline’s new European gateway, commemorating the commencement of its maiden flights to Amsterdam on March 27, 2016…. Read the full news article

The Business of Sustainability: Enterprise Holdings’ five-year goals in its FY2015 sustainability report

ST. LOUIS, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest car rental service provider, Enterprise Holdings Inc., has announced new five-year goals in its fiscal year 2015 (FY2015) sustainability report, The Business of Sustainability. The company operates – through its regional subsidiaries and independent franchises – the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A… Read the full news article

Wizz Air launches new service from Timisoara to Eindhoven, Netherlands beginning 29 March

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced a new service from Timisoara to Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The service will begin on 29 March, and will be operated three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new service is Wizz… Read the full news article

Wizz Air to start twice weekly flights from Sofia to Birmingham starting 28 March

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Sofia to Birmingham. The route will commence on 28 March and will be operated with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays. The new service is Wizz Air’s third low-fare… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of Staybridge Suites Midland hotel in Midland, Texas

Hotel to draw extended stay travelers from the oil industry ATLANTA, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the opening of the new-build 98-suite Staybridge Suites Midland hotel in Midland, Texas. This hotel is the first Staybridge Suites® hotel in the city and joins IHG’s other hotels located nearby, the Candlewood Suites Midland… Read the full news article