HING KONG, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is well known for delighting guests with personalized, intuitive service. Now guests will be even better recognized by joining Fans of M.O. and receiving an elevated range of privileges designed to surprise and delight, whenever they stay at Mandarin Oriental hotels around the world. With the user… Read the full press release
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The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation further donates £11,000 to complete the floral meadow on Sheffield’s Park Square roundabout
Park Square Roundabout Gets £11k Donation to Complete Floral Makeover EGHAM, England, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has donated a further £11,000 to complete the floral meadow established on Sheffield’s Park Square roundabout in 2015 to celebrate Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s 20th anniversary in the UK. The initial £16,000 donation from Enterprise… Read the full press release
Hotel Zachary in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood joins Tribute Portfolio
New Boutique Hotel Offers Authentic Chicago Neighborhood Experience Across the Street from the Iconic Wrigley Field CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with Hickory Street Capital, a real estate development company owned by the Ricketts family, is thrilled to announce the opening of Hotel Zachary(3630 N… Read the full press release
Autograph Collection Hotels opens Paragraph Resort & Spa in the Black Sea coastal resort of Shekvetili
Shekvetili, Georgia, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels has announced its debut in Georgia with the opening of Paragraph Resort & Spa in the Black Sea coastal resort of Shekvetili. The hotel joins the diverse and dynamic portfolio of Autograph Collection Hotels around the… Read the full press release
Marriott International opens its 100th hotel in India – the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
Demand for Marriott’s Select Service Brands Fuel Marriott’s Growth in India Bengaluru, India, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) marked an important milestone in India today with the opening of its 100th hotel in the country – the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center in the multinational information technology hub… Read the full press release
CAA introduces an exemption to allow UK General Aviation pilots to continue to fly ‘EASA’ light aircraft
Medical Declarations can be used with an EASA Licence on conversion LONDON, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is introducing an exemption to allow UK General Aviation pilots to continue to fly ‘EASA‘ light aircraft under existing National pilot licensing and medical certificate arrangements, during the delay to the publication of the EASAamendment… Read the full press release
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board approves a 49-year Master Lease Agreement with Mesa SkyBridge, LLC
Mesa, Arizona, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA) Board of Directors has voted to approve a 49-year Master Lease Agreement with Mesa SkyBridge, LLC (SkyBridge), the latest milestone for a project that is expected to create thousands of jobs in the Phoenix East Valley. In November 2017, the PMGAA Board… Read the full press release
Allegiant announces fares as low as $49 on five new nonstop routes just in time for summer vacation
LAS VEGAS, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces five new nonstop routes just in time for summer vacation. To celebrate this announcement, the company, known for exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low as $49.* “We’re excited to announce these five new routes to some of the… Read the full press release
Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual fundraiser Zoo-ologie: Walk on the Wild Side returns on May 12, tickets now available
Chicago, IL, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Strut your stuff for wildlife at the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo’s eighth annual signature fundraiser, Zoo-ologie: Walk on the Wild Side. Tickets are now available for this must-attend social event taking place on Saturday, May 12. All Zoo-ologie proceeds go toward the Auxiliary Board’s commitment to supporting Lincoln Park… Read the full press release
2018 Millennium Park Summer Music Series announces lineup of FREE outdoor concerts, June 18-August 16
Headliners include Jose James Tribute to Bill Withers, The Aces, Sons of Kemet, Anoushka Shankar, Willie Colón Orquesta, The Kingston All Stars featuring Sister Nancy, Aimee Mann, Bahamas, Whitney, The Sea and Cake, and many more CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2018 Millennium Park Summer Music Series will offer an exciting lineup… Read the full press release
Free admission exhibition: Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle at the Chicago Cultural Center, June 2–October 1
CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to present Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle organized by the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.), June 2–October 1 in the Exhibit Hall, 4th Floor North. The free admission exhibition is a multi-faceted project that explores… Read the full press release
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort to host to a premier gastronomic and musical event Opera by the Lake in the Hunter Valley this May
Outstanding cuisine, fine wine and world-class opera – Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort to host Opera by the Lake in the Hunter Valley BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the Hunter Valley’s favourite resort destinations, Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, is set to play host to the region’s premier gastronomic and musical event come… Read the full press release
Aeroflot ranked one of the world’s 10 leading full-service airlines by eDreams
Moscow, Russia, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been ranked one of the world’s 10 leading full-service airlines by a study of more than 60,000 passenger reviews by online travel agency eDreams. Aeroflot entered the top 10 for the first time in the annual ranking, which is based on reviews left by travellers in… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport welcomes expansion of Norwegian Air’s service to New York for Winter 2018/19
Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Air International today confirmed that its successful Shannon to New York service will expand to 4 flights per week for Winter 2018/19. This is an increase of 2 flights per week over the same season last year and an increase of 1 flight per week over the… Read the full press release
Choice Privileges launches new spring promotion Book. Stay. Repeat
Choice Privileges members can earn a free night for two separate stays ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), launched a new promotion today called Book. Stay. Repeat. From April 2 to May 25, 2018, two separate stays can earn Choice Privileges members enough rewards points… Read the full press release
Sleep Inn opens a new property in Houston
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleep Inn, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has opened a new property in Houston. The 80-room Sleep Inn & Suites hotel is located at 3850 Wilcrest Drive, nearby to popular attractions, such as Minute Maid Park, NRG Stadium and the world-class Galleria shopping mall. The property… Read the full press release
Hamad International Airport gives an exclusive tour to Qatar-based international artists to showcase its art collection
In partnership with Qatar Museums, international artists were taken on an exclusive tour to discover HIA’s art treasures DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (HIA) welcomed the International Artists of Doha (IAD), a group of 29 Qatar-based international artists. In cooperation with Qatar Museums, IAD were given a private tour… Read the full press release
Viking announces its 2019 Ocean & River Voyages
New Destination-Focused Offerings Join River and Sea Sailings Los Angeles, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) recently announced its 2019 Ocean & River Voyages, which provide guests the unique opportunity to explore Europe’s legendary rivers on an award-winning Viking Longship® before setting sail to Scandinavia on one of Viking’s award-winning ocean ships. Debuting in May 2019,… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces signings for two new-build hotels in the Americas, located in Anaheim, Calif. and New York City
GROWTH FOCUSED ON KEY U.S. GATEWAY CITIES AS PART OF 5-YEAR OPERATING PLAN Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group™ today announced at its Americas Business Conference in Orlando, Fla., signings for two new-build hotels to its portfolio in the Americas, located in Anaheim, Calif. (Radisson Blu®) and New York City… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces new visual identity, product design and guest experience pillars for its properties in the Americas
INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY FIVE-YEAR OPERATING PLAN FOR EXPANSION AND PORTFOLIO IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH LOAN PROGRAM Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group™, today announced at its Americas Business Conference in Orlando, FL the new visual identity, product design and guest experience pillars for the Radisson® brand in the Americas. As part of the… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu strengthens its leading position in Russia with the opening of new Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is delighted to announce the opening of a new Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don, strengthening the company’s leading position in Russia. Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don is located in the heart of Russia’s… Read the full press release
Hilton announces the opening of 139-room Hampton by Hilton in Foxborough, Massachusetts
New hotel opens in the heart of Foxborough near local attractions and dining FOXBOROUGH, Mass. and MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service, today announced the opening of its newest property in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This 139-room Hampton… Read the full press release
Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen technology combines with Bad Elf Wombat device to update avionics data cards directly from the cockpit
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today introduced a new mobile version of its Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM) flight data update technology, and announced a new strategic alliance with Bad Elf, a leading provider of aviation hardware and software solutions. Together, Jeppesen and Bad Elf have… Read the full press release
Hyatt Hotels announces 1,399-room Ocean Resort Casino at the Atlantic City Boardwalk, N.J. expected to open in summer 2018
New oceanfront resort will be the first Hyatt-branded hotel to open an exhale® spa on property CHICAGO, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and AC Ocean Walk today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with AC Ocean Walk for the 1,399-room Ocean Resort Casino located at 500… Read the full press release
Kansas City International Airport welcomes Allegiant’s twice weekly service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Kansas City, MO, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant today announced service from Kansas City to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina beginning June 8, 2018. To celebrate, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering a fare sale available on Allegiant.com. “We’re excited to announce new nonstop service to Myrtle Beach,” said Lukas Johnson,… Read the full press release
IATA FACE-UP award for 2018 winner announced
GENEVA, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Femke Sickler a recent graduate of Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands was the recipient of the IATA FACE-UP award for 2018. FACE-UP is a competition for recent university graduates whose thesis is on the subject of innovation and transformation… Read the full press release
VisitScotland: the Scottish Government Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund now open for applications
EDINBURGH, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — A new fund designed to help rural areas in Scotland invest in the quality of their tourism offering opens to applications today (30 March 2018). Administered by VisitScotland, the Scottish Government Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund will support sustainable, well planned, inspiring and collaborative infrastructure projects to enable more… Read the full press release
Rezidor Hotel Group further expands in Saudi Arabia with the opening of two new Park Inn by Radisson hotels
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the upper mid-scale hotel brand of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of two new hotels in Saudi Arabia – Park Inn by Radisson Hotel and Apartments Dammam Industrial City and Park Inn by Radisson Jubail Industrial City. The Radisson Hotel… Read the full press release
Toronto Pearson introduces expanded suite of MagnusCards Card Decks to enable greater ease and independence for persons with autism
TORONTO, CANADA, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With World Autism Awareness Day celebrations underway, Toronto Pearson has announced the release of 10 new MagnusCards Card Decks — fun, step-by-step visual and audio guidance on how to navigate a busy airport environment for persons with autism and other cognitive special needs. The latest Card Decks help… Read the full press release
Qantas Group launches its second AVRO Accelerator program
SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Group is inviting the world’s most innovative startups, scaleups and digital disruptors to apply for its second AVRO Accelerator program. The AVRO Accelerator, run in partnership with Slingshot (opens in new window), gives entrepreneurs the chance to work with Qantas Group to develop, incubate and scale their businesses. The… Read the full press release