LONDON, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed its Middle East Gala Ceremony will be hosted in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 19th April 2018. The red-carpet ceremony heralds the opening leg of the WTA Grand Tour 2018 – a search for the finest travel and tourism organisations in the world. The… Read the full press release
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W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Panama, the first W in Central America
W Touches Down in the Bridge of the World with new Hotel in Panama’s Capital City PANAMA CITY, Panama, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qué sopá Panama! W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of W Panama, the first W in Central America. Located in one of the most cosmopolitan… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels highlights the benefits of booking direct with the launch of The “Badda Book. Badda Boom.” campaign
New Creative Follows Successful 2017 Ads that Drove Consumers to Book Direct ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, launched new ads reminding travelers that there’s an easy way to plan and book hotel stays, and find the lowest hotel rates guaranteed…. Read the full press release
The Quality Inn I-10 East near AT&T Center unveils fresh new look following major renovation
San Antonio, TX., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Quality Inn I-10 East near AT&T Center, a franchise of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, is now offering guests a fresh new look. The newly renovated hotel, owned and operated by Ambema Krupa, Inc., proudly features enhanced public spaces, including a… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels announces the Cambria Hotel Southwest D.C. scheduled to open in 2020
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Koucar Management, LLC to develop a new Cambria hotel in Southwest Washington, D.C. Located at 69 Q Street SW, the 154-room, nine-story property will be the second Cambria in the District, joining the… Read the full press release
The Villa Victor hotel in St. Augustine, Florida joins the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Villa Victor hotel in St. Augustine, Fla., is the latest hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. Known for inspiring individuality, the Ascend Hotel Collection is the first and largest global soft brand, featuring best-in-class unique, boutique and… Read the full press release
AC Hotels by Marriott® launches its “Unpacked” creative campaign
Targeted toward design-minded, entrepreneurial travelers, the striking new brand platform demonstrates the thought and nuance that goes into every aspect of an AC Hotels stay Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott®, the entrepreneurial lifestyle brand from Marriott International, Inc., today announced the debut of its “Unpacked” creative campaign. The… Read the full press release
TravelClick launches Campaign Advisor on the its Guest Management Solutions (GMS) platform
Hotels Can Now Maximize Bookings by Intelligently Optimizing Email Marketing NEW YORK, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, today announced the launch of Campaign Advisor on the Company’s Guest Management Solutions (GMS) platform. Powered by data from billions of customer touchpoints across the entire guest journey,… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines and The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities open applications for the 2018 ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program
DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) today announced applications are open for the 2018 ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program. This impactful program, which was recognized in 2015 by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, provides roundtrip air travel to selected Latino… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific unveils its newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport
An open-ceiling verandah, panoramic views of the apron and a designer setting creates the ultimate oasis of serenity and warmth HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today unveiled The Deck, the airline’s newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers another great reason to arrive early, relax and pamper themselves before… Read the full press release
Hyatt reaches agreement with Host Hotels & Resorts for the sale of three-property portfolio for approximately $1.0 billion
CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has reached a definitive agreement with Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST) for the sale of the 301-room Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, the 668-room Grand Hyatt San Francisco, and the 454-room Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa for… Read the full press release
CVG welcomes WOW air’s fifth weekly service to Iceland
Hebron, KY, 2018-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — WOW air is adding a fifth weekly frequency to its scheduled service from CVG to Iceland and more than 20 destinations in Europe including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin and more. Due to strong demand, WOW air is increasing its service frequency from four days a week (Monday, Tuesday,… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport wins the International Cargo Airport of the Year award at Air Cargo India 2018
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has won the International Cargo Airport of the Year award at Air Cargo India 2018. Brussels Airport was awarded for its strong development of the Brucargo freight division as a hub of pharmaceutical products. Brussels Airport distinguishes itself worldwide by virtue of its specialised cargo infrastructure… Read the full press release
British Airways hosted a special Aerobility Aurora flight to view the northern lights at 30,000 feet
LONDON, 2018-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways hosted a special Aerobility Aurora flight last night to view the northern lights at 30,000 feet. Aerobility supporters, volunteers and British Airways crew enjoyed a spectacular evening hosted by Tim Peake. The British astronaut joined 142 lucky stargazers on the Aerobility Aurora flight that took off from Gatwick and headed North… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific announces seasonal non-stop service to Cape Town
The airline’s second destination in South Africa will complement daily flights to Johannesburg HONG KONG, 2018-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific will launch a seasonal non-stop service to cosmopolitan Cape Town later this year, directly linking this popular business and tourism destination with Hong Kong for the very first time. The three-times-weekly service, from… Read the full press release
World Life Experience participants will be in Ljubljana, Slovenia to show the world the wonders of the city
LISBON, Portugal , 2018-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Life Experience Event began on January 8th in Lisbon and is taking 12 participants, from diverse nationalities, to 28 different destinations from Europe to South America. They will share their insights about each country visited and their experiences through social media. Their 10-day stay in each… Read the full press release
Emirates announces its sponsorship of the UAE U17 and Open National Netball Teams
Airline strengthens commitment to development of game at grassroots level in UAE DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today announced its sponsorship of the newly developed UAE U17 and Open National Netball Teams. The sponsorship will see the ‘Emirates’ logo appear on the front of the UAE U17 and Open National Netball teams’… Read the full press release
dnata Australia awards total fleet management contract to Adaptalift GSE for its ground service equipment fleet across Australia
SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Australia has today signed a long term agreement with Adaptalift GSE that will significantly improve the ground service equipment fleet currently owned by dnata via a programme of replacement, renewal and refurbishment. The agreement sees Adaptalift GSE take ownership of the entire motorised fleet across the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg announces Michelin starred Chef Vincent Lucas’ French pop-up dining experiences this March
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg has invited Michelin starred Chef Vincent Lucas, Chef and Owner at Etincelles (“sparks”) in Sainte-Sabine-Born, France, to create an intimate pop-up culinary experience in true French cuisine style this coming March. His quaint village restaurant is the second one of his culinary ventures to… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Concierge Mohamed El Sayed joins Les Clefs d’Or
Alexandria, Egypt, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano announces the latest accolade to its team as Concierge Mohamed El Sayed was recently honoured to join Les Clefs d’Or the prestigious international organisation of concierges, connecting him with the best of his profession all over the world. Mohamed started with the Hotel back… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore welcomes Ilse Harley as its new General Manager
Four Seasons veteran most recently led the team at the acclaimed Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore welcomes Ilse Harley as the new General Manager of the Hotel. In addition to her role as General Manager, Harley was recently named Regional Vice President, with regional responsibility for Four Seasons hotels in Atlanta,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach general manager Leonardo Baiocchi promoted to Regional Vice President
Dubai, U.A.E., 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Leonardo Baiocchi, has been promoted to Regional Vice President, effective as of March 1, 2018. He will continue to oversee his current home hotel at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, as well as extending his regional responsibilities to supervising hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Cairo at The… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces its latest leadership appointments for its mid-2018 launch
The much-anticipated Hotel reveals its latest leadership appointments, joining General Manager Tom Roelens for a mid-2018 launch Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the newest members of its opening team, who will be joining General Manager Tom Roelens in overseeing the essential day-to-day operations as the Hotel prepares for… Read the full press release
Ryanair to operate from two new airports Berlin (Tegel) and Dusseldorf this summer
4 New German Routes To Mallorca Announced For Summer ‘18 DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (26 Feb) announced that it will operate from two new airports Berlin (Tegel) and Dusseldorf for the first time this summer. With two new based aircraft at Palma de Mallorca airport, four new… Read the full press release
Ryanair announces 15 routes to its Northern Ireland winter 2018 schedule
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (22 Feb) launched its Northern Ireland winter 2018 schedule, with 15 routes in total, including a new Belfast route to Manchester and the return of winter flights from Belfast to London, which will help deliver 1.1m customers p.a. through Ryanair’s 2 airports in… Read the full press release
LVCVA announces the groundbreaking of a 10,000-person capacity baseball stadium — the Las Vegas Ballpark
Downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Howard Hughes Corporation, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), community leaders, Major League Baseball (MLB) executives, and hundreds of loyal fans broke ground on Friday, February 23 on Las Vegas Ballpark, a 10,000-person capacity baseball stadium that will be the future home… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels breaks ground on Cambria Hotel Savannah Historic District slated to open in 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in collaboration with HOS Management, broke ground yesterday afternoon at the future home of the Cambria Hotel Savannah Historic District. Located at 321 Montgomery St., the 103-room, six-story property is slated to open in 2019. Situated… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels announces the groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Ocean City, Md. Waterfront slated to open in summer of 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, along with PiNNacle Hospitality Group and The Wankawala Organization, announced this afternoon the groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Ocean City. Located at 309 North 1st Street, the 133-room property is slated to open in summer of 2019…. Read the full press release
CDA welcomes Cape Air’s inaugural flight between Decatur, IL and chicago
Chicago, IL, 2018-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that Cape Air will begin serving Decatur, IL from Chicago beginning today. From Decatur, Cape Air will operate daily, year-round flights to both Chicago O’Hare International and Decatur Airports. Decatur (DEC) – Chicago (ORD): 4 daily, round-trip flights Monday-Friday Decatur (DEC) – Chicago (ORD): 2 daily,… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines expands its Wine Flies Free program to a total of 29 cities on the West Coast
SAN FRANCISCO, 2018-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wine lovers rejoice! Alaska Airlines is expanding its wildly popular Wine Flies Free program all along the West Coast — enabling Mileage Plan members departing from cities in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho to check an entire case of wine for free. To celebrate the program’s expansion, Alaska Airlines will offer a complimentary glass of wine to guests… Read the full press release