PITTSBURGH, 2016-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Pittsburgh International Airport announces the launch of “First Time Flyers,” a program that will take new or infrequent air travelers from the booking process through boarding an aircraft. The course will be available from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Pittsburgh International Airport. Course attendees will… Read the full press release
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet (www.onejet.com), the air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, today announced the addition of two new nonstop routes from Pittsburgh International Airport. Beginning in March, OneJet will introduce nonstop service to Richmond, VA and Albany, NY, reducing travel time… Read the full press release
Marriott International Leadership Development Programme created in response to rising need for Qatari leaders and managers within the hospitality industry Doha, Qatar, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, and Marriott International today announced the launch of Tahseen hospitality training programme, a unique initiative… Read the full press release
BETHESDA, Md., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) announced today new 2020 greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water and waste targets after meeting its 2017 goals ahead of schedule. Based on the success of its programs to date, the Company elected to increase and expand its efforts to reduce the… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) today awarded to Jet Aviation registrations to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH™) for 11 facilities. Jet Aviation gained certification after implementing the IS-BAH™ at its business aviation ground handling activities in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. They… Read the full press release
Yellowstone Vacations bolsters Delaware North’s offerings in West Yellowstone, Mont., with lodging properties to also be marketed under the new brand name BUFFALO, N.Y., and WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, one of the largest privately held hospitality and food service companies in the world, is expanding its offerings at Yellowstone… Read the full press release
Transaction paves the way for a simplified business model Sale improves the financial position of airberlin Separation of the touristic business enables growth in the long-haul business and reduces seasonal fluctuation BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin today announced the sale of its share in NIKI to Etihad for a total consideration… Read the full press release
Paris: four times a day from Berlin-Tegel to Charles-de-Gaulle instead of Orly More flights all year round from Berlin-Tegel to Warsaw and Krakow Twice a day from Berlin-Tegel to Tel Aviv all year round to come BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin is increasing its services on major European routes for the… Read the full press release
Chef Cheung Chi Choi brings his extensive culinary experience to Zi Yat Heen, enhancing the Hotel’s authentic Cantonese dining experience Macau, China, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, announces the appointment of Chef Cheung Chi Choi (Charles) as the Hotel’s Executive Chinese Chef. Chef Cheung will lead the team of… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce it scored a perfect 100 as part of the 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index – an annual report from HRC ranking companies on LGBT-friendly practices and policies. This rank has earned Choice Hotels the distinction of being… Read the full press release
Survey reveals Americans are willing to spend more and prioritize travel in 2017 ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As 2017 fast approaches, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has released its annual traveler survey capturing the latest insights from U.S. consumers. This year’s survey reveals Americans will… Read the full press release
SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The biggest racing festival ever staged in the Mid-West, the Shannon Airport Christmas Racing Festival at Limerick Racecourse, is this year set to break records for both attendance and prize money. The annual festival, which is the biggest gathering outside the capital across the Christmas season, takes place… Read the full press release
Las Vegas, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading travel retailer Hudson Group CEO Joe DiDomizio and American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauptli today announced the creation of the Mario DiDomizio Excellence in Education Scholarship, to be awarded annually to deserving sons and daughters of Hudson Group employees who are… Read the full press release
Lands of Legends Celebrate ‘King Arthur’ Links to England, Scotland and Wales celebrated ahead of blockbuster 2017 film EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The new blockbuster film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword directed by Guy Ritchie hits UK cinemas on 24 March 2017. It stars Charlie ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Hunnam, as… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today has been named, for the fourth consecutive year, among America’s top corporations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. (LGBT) equality, by again earning a perfect 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the opening of Holiday Inn® London – Kensington, one of the largest Holiday Inn® hotels in Europe. Featuring 708 bedrooms, the hotel is ideally located on the doorstep of the city’s most popular landmarks… Read the full press release
Bærum, Norway, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s year of record growth and awards has continued with the airline’s website Norwegian.com now voted the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Website at the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, with Norwegian already voted “Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline… Read the full press release
Attractive all-inclusive Economy fares for Domestic travel start at INR 899* and for International travel start at INR 10,693* MUMBAI, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced a 4-day fare sale, for guests planning their domestic and international travel. The airline’s attractive all-inclusive fares start from INR 899 on… Read the full press release
Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino will oversee Spas at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca and Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Spa at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech and Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announces the appointment of Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino as the new Director of Spa for the… Read the full press release
Gatwick committed to becoming an internationally recognised dementia friendly airport Airport praised for forward-thinking approach of lanyard Every member of Gatwick’s Assistance Team has received Dementia Friends training LONDON, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The successful rollout of a hidden disability lanyard at Gatwick Airport has been recognised for its forward-thinking approach towards supporting passengers… Read the full press release
Major milestone achieved in welcoming two millionth passenger Passenger traffic grows by an impressive 8% over 2016 Tirana, Albania, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Tirana International Airport (TIA) announced on Friday, 2 December 2016, the achievement of two major passenger traffic milestones in welcoming its two millionth passenger and recording the largest ever number of… Read the full press release
MALDIVES/ NEW YORK, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Global travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO) was recognized last night as the World’s Leading Travel Deals Website at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards, held in the Maldives. World Travel Awards (WTA) was established in 1993 by Graham E. Cooke to seek out and reward… Read the full press release
New store is one of only two Omega boutiques in the Middle East Travellers looking for some of the world’s most iconic timepieces will be spoilt for choice with Omega’s exquisite watch collections DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free has opened a new Omega store, providing travellers to Hamad International Airport… Read the full press release
DALALS, TX, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today it has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality” after receiving a rating of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This is Southwest’s second consecutive year with a… Read the full press release
The acquisition dramatically expands Wyndham Hotel Group’s management operations and presence across Latin America Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced its acquisition of Latin America’s leading Fën Hotels, adding 26 management contracts across Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and the U.S. including two new Fën-built… Read the full press release
World’s largest economy brand joins with Bob Ross Company to bid final farewell to hotel art of yesteryear; wraps up $103 million in renovations PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming off the heels of its critically-acclaimed, first-ever “hotel art” show in New York City, Super 8® is bringing its eclectic gallery of hotel kitsch… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport’s new 100,000 square foot Specialized Cargo Facility was officially opened today with a ribbon-cutting at DHL Express Canada’s expanded warehouse and logistics operation. His Worship Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Mel Belich, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority joined Andrew Williams, CEO… Read the full press release
450 ADULTS NEW TO SKIING/SNOWBOARDING WILL RECEIVE A LESSON, LIFT TICKET, RENTAL GEAR & APRÈS FOR ONLY $25 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Fresh on the heels of a massive expansion and upgrade to the learning area on Whistler Mountain, Never Ever Days are back at Whistler Blackcomb. On December 10 and 11,… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Regency brand marked its return to Sydney with the debut of Hyatt Regency Sydney. Having operated in Australia for over 30 years, Hyatt hotels have developed a strong reputation in the country, and the opening of the new Hyatt Regency Sydney provides an opportunity for Hyatt to… Read the full press release
The cruise line’s unique North Star attraction has broken the record for being the “Highest Viewing Deck on a Cruise Ship” LONDON, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean has today announced that it has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records with its unique North Star attraction aboard the cruise line’s Quantum-class… Read the full press release