Author Archives: Travel PR News Editors

South Florida business aviation organizations announce fundraising campaign for hurricane relief efforts

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Washington, DC, 2017-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Business aviation continues to do all it can to help those in need in the hurricane-ravaged areas of South Florida and the Caribbean. The latest demonstration of support comes from three south Florida business aviation organizations – the South Florida Business Aviation Association (SFBAA), Tampa Bay Aviation Association… Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines Brazil to start roll out of in-flight internet access from 2018

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São Paulo, Brazil, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — LATAM Airlines Brazil has announced that it will  offer in-flight internet access on domestic and regional routes from the first  quarter of 2018. The onboard Wi-Fi service will be installed gradually on all  aircraft that operate national flights within Brazil as well selected flights  to other countries… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb: Sunday, Nov. 19 the deadline to purchase the Epic Pass, EDGE Cards, Sea-to-Sky Pass and Student Pass

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WHISTLER, British Columbia, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunday, Nov. 19 is the deadline to purchase the Epic Pass, Whistler Blackcomb Unlimited Season Pass, 5- and 10-day EDGE Cards, Sea-to-Sky Pass and Student Pass. After Nov. 19, Season Passes and EDGE Cards will no longer be available for purchase for the 2017-2018 winter season.  At just $899… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean recognized with Two Best Cruise Line Awards in the Travel Weekly Asia 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards

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SINGAPORE, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International is named Best Cruise Line – Asia Pacific and Best Cruise Line – Family of the Travel Weekly Asia 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. The company was presented the awards at a ceremony in Singapore last evening. The awards recognise travel companies and individuals for their outstanding… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces Hyatt House hotel in Frankfurt, Germany expected to open in late 2019

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Hyatt House Frankfurt/Eschborn will mark the second Hyatt House hotel in Europe CHICAGO, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with HR Group for a Hyatt House hotel in Frankfurt, Germany. Expected to open in late 2019, the hotel will be… Read the full press release

GBTA executive director and COO Michael W. McCormick: The TSA Modernization Act is a step in the right direction

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Alexandria, VA, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (October 24, 2017), a coalition of travel associations sent a letter to the Senate Leadership urging support for S. 1872, the TSA Modernization Act. A copy of that letter can be found here. The TSA Modernization Act would advance the deployment of new technologies at security checkpoints, mitigate… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line appoints Evelyn Ackermann as Marketing Director Europe and Veronika Bahnmann as Senior Manager PR & Communications

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Wiesbaden / Southampton, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the leading contemporary cruise companies worldwide, aims at levering its brand visibility and recognition in Europe with the appointment of two new key positions: Evelyn Ackermann joins the company as its new Director Marketing Europe, while Veronika Bahnmann has been appointed as… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport announces the start of the new winter timetable

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ZURICH, Switzerland, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The switch to winter time on October 29, 2017 also marks the start of the new winter timetable at Zurich Airport. The timetable will run up to and including March 24, 2018. In addition, winter opening hours will apply for the observation decks and public bus tours. This… Read the full press release

Indiana Office of Tourism Development wins 2017 Bicentennial Collaborative Project Award for its Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay

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Indianapolis, IN, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A project that touched each of Indiana’s 92 counties is the winner of a statewide award. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly presents the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) with its 2017 Bicentennial Collaborative Project Award for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. The Torch Relay, modeled after the Olympic… Read the full press release

Royal Schiphol Group appoints Mirjam de Boer new Director of Asset Management

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Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As from 1 December, Mirjam de Boer (45) will be the new Director of Asset Management at Royal Schiphol Group. She is succeeding Floor Felten, who will begin work as General Manager Strategic Planning & Development at Brisbane Airport on 1 March 2018. Since 2015, Mirjam de… Read the full press release

British Airways Club World customers can now enjoy luxurious bedding and amenity kits from The White Company

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers travelling between London and New York JFK, will get an even better night’s sleep in the sky as new bedding from The White Company goes on board from this week. Club World customers on the airline’s flagship route can now enjoy luxurious bedding and amenity kits from the… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts 2017 Winter Catalogue now available

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Pre-Christmas city trips, Alpine skiing holidays, health and beauty spa breaks and beach getaways – Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts are offering a wealth of attractive options this autumn and winter. Anyone seeking holiday inspiration need look no further than the latest Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts… Read the full press release

IHG to develop the first Holiday Inn hotel in Vientiane, Laos

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with BIM Group to develop the first Holiday Inn hotel in Vientiane, Laos. This will be IHG’s third project with BIM Group, who also owns Crowne Plaza® Vientiane and the upcoming InterContinental® Phu Quoc Long Beach… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand named Top Airline in the World by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand has been named Top Airline in the World by prestigious US magazine Condé Nast Traveler in its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. More than 300,000 readers submitted ratings and comments for the awards which rank the best hotels, cities, islands, airlines, airports and cruise lines in… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports: Jennifer Lopez tops an already spectacular list of performers at Dubai Airshow

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Dubai, UAE, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the biggest Dubai Airshow to date, Dubai Airports has surpassed expectations once again with the announcement of one of the most impressive Gala Dinner special guest artists ever, Ms. Jennifer Lopez. Famed for her spectacular international shows, Latino flare and endless hit singles over almost… Read the full press release

Visit Kelso joins VisitScotland Information Partners programme

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A TRADITIONAL country clothing store, gift shop, café, pottery studio, pub, shoe shop and self-catering accommodation are among a group of local businesses in Kelso to join an innovative scheme to provide first-class information to visitors. More than ten businesses from local community group Visit Kelso have… Read the full press release

VisitEngland and VisitScotland partner to help businesses tap into the lucrative Accessible Tourism market

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than half of people with access requirements avoiding going to new places if they can’t find information about accessibility, VisitEngland and VisitScotland have formed a unique partnership to help businesses tap into the lucrative Accessible Tourism market. The national tourism organisations have launched a new,… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: ‘Wild About Argyll’ campaign a finalist in the Place Brand of the Year category at the City Nation Place Awards

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A tourism marketing campaign designed to raise the profile and enhance the perception of Argyll and the Isles has captured global attention following its outstanding success. The ‘Wild About Argyll’ campaign, which features Scottish endurance cyclist and record-breaker Mark Beaumont and is aimed at promoting the adventure tourism… Read the full press release

VisitScotland offers visitors to build their own holidays to Scotland based entirely around other people’s Instagram photos

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The #ScotSpirit Instagram Travel Agency lets visitors craft holidays to Scotland based entirely around other travellers’ Instagram pictures; combining social media with a high street experience. Planning starts at a floor-to-ceiling digital Instagram wall showing images from across Scotland; Visitors pick their favourite ‘#ScotSpirit’ Instagram images and bespoke holiday itineraries are created based on those pictures…. Read the full press release

EventScotland funds four 2018 events taking place in the Highlands and Scottish Borders and Aberdeen

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — An outdoor light festival and a mountain bike endurance event are among the events set to benefit from a share of £49,500 from EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate. The four events, taking place in the Highlands and Scottish Borders and Aberdeen, have been awarded grants from… Read the full press release

Qantas launches new collection of ‘mini’ pilot and cabin crew outfits for children

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is looking to inspire a new generation of pilots, cabin crew and aviation enthusiasts with the launch of a new collection of ‘mini’ pilot and cabin crew outfits for children. Based on the Qantas uniforms designed by Qantas Creative Director of Fashion, Martin Grant, the new range… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano welcomes Till Klauss as the new Hotel Manager

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From the Pacific Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea Alexandria, Egypt, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano welcomes Till Klauss as the new Hotel Manager to oversee hotel operations. Till, who is from Munich, Germany joins from the paradise of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico where he spent the last four years… Read the full press release

CVG is now the lowest fare airport in the Tri-State region

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Hebron, Kentucky, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CVG is now the lowest-fare airport in the region, based on the average airfare ranking for the 2nd quarter of 2017 released by the US Dept. of Transportation this week. CVG ranked #69 among the top 100 domestic airports, the best ranking since the report was first published… Read the full press release

North Atlantic to build new facility at St. John’s International Airport’s community

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St. John’s, NL, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority and North Atlantic announced today that North Atlantic is constructing a gas bar, Orangestore, Tim Horton’s drive thru, and a quick service restaurant near the entrance to St. John’s International Airport. This new facility will offer a convenient and efficient option… Read the full press release

Marriott International in Asia Pacific collectively raised $421,000 during its Run to Give Hotel Charity campaign

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Close to 32,500 Supporters Came Together at Various Locations Across Asia Pacific Hong Kong, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International in Asia Pacific today announced that close to $421,000 was collectively raised from Run to Give Hotel Charity Runs that took place in 115 locations on September 24, 2017 across Asia Pacific. Now… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the appointment of Rena Hozore Reiss as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Bethesda, MD, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the appointment of Rena Hozore Reiss as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson and serving as a member of the company’s executive team. Ms. Reiss, who was most recently Executive Vice President,… Read the full press release

Amadeus identifies blockchain as potential disruptors of travel

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MADRID, Spain, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus says the blockchain – one of six areas the company has identified as potential disruptors of travel – has tremendous promise to change the way we can ‘exchange value’ digitally. Amadeus is also launching its new Innovation Partnership Programme, which will support growth stage companies piloting… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Time Inc.’s FOOD & WINE announce the inaugural Venice Food & Wine Festival, May 3-6, 2018

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FOOD & WINE’S First European Festival to be Held at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa from May 3-6, 2018 New York, NY, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME)  FOOD & WINE are pleased to announce the inaugural Venice Food & Wine Festival from May… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the retirement of its EVP and general counsel Ed Ryan

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Bethesda, MD, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a distinguished career of over 21 years, the last 11 years as general counsel, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that executive vice president and general counsel Ed Ryan will retire from the position. Ed will continue as general counsel through early December, at which… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces Sheraton Grand Hotel in Lahore scheduled to open in 2021

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The 168-room hotel marks the company’s debut in Lahore Dubai, UAE, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. announced an agreement with Imperium Hospitality to open a Sheraton Grand Hotel in Lahore – marking the company’s first hotel in Pakistan’s key gateway city. Scheduled to open in 2021, the hotel will carry the… Read the full press release