Accor adopts the European Chicken Commitment

Paris, France, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces today (July 12, 2019) that the Group has adopted the European Chicken Commitment* and has committed to reach the higher welfare standards by 2026 for 100% of the broiler chicken in its European supply chain. The European Chicken Commitment is built on a collective agreement… Read the full press release

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces the 2020 temporary exhibition schedule

Bentonville, Ark., 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces the 2020 temporary exhibition schedule which includes surveys of popular artists such as Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal… and Ansel Adams: In Our Time, an examination of the craft movement in Craft, and two exhibitions that will be featured at the Momentary… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson Hotel La Baie d’Alger in Algiers

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel La Baie d’Alger in Algiers; its second hotel in Algeria and first Radisson-branded hotel in the country. The new hotel will be a strong addition to the group’s portfolio of almost 100 hotels in operation… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Andrew J. Arthurs as chief information officer

ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces the appointment of Andrew J. Arthurs as chief information officer. Arthurs is responsible for the design and delivery of innovative technical and business solutions to meet the diverse needs of the company and its worldwide… Read the full press release

Munich Airport International to operate and maintain the $2.7 billion Terminal One at Newark Liberty International Airport

Agreement with Munich Airport International a major milestone in development of new world-class terminal Terminal One a key element in the ongoing $28 billion transformation of Newark Liberty, JFK and LaGuardia airports New York City, New York, United States, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In a major step forward in the development of a new… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces schedule adjustment to its Kyiv flights schedule

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the fastest growing airline in Europe and a leading low-cost carrier in Ukraine, announces schedule adjustment to its Kyiv flights schedule due to operational reasons caused by aircraft delivery delays. Between 3 and 20 August 2019, there will be slight adjustments to the frequency of several… Read the full press release

Shannon Group took home several awards at the Annual Aviation Awards 2019

Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group and Shannon based companies have soared again in the eyes of industry experts after claiming several awards at the Annual Aviation Awards 2019 at the weekend. Held at the Clayton Hotel on Friday night, the awards are the benchmark for excellence for those demonstrating best practice… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines Academy extends partnership with IATA

Kelana Jaya, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines Academy (MAB Academy) extended its partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), strengthening its position as the regional aviation learning hub. This is MAB Academy’s second year of being the official Regional Training Partner for IATA. A signing ceremony event was held at the Academy… Read the full press release

Blaze Pizza now open in John Wayne Airport

HMSHost and partners celebrate grand opening SANTA ANA, Calif., 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Blaze Pizza®, known for exceptional quality and lightning fast speeds, is now open in John Wayne Airport (SNA). Global restaurateur HMSHost and partner S&C Robinson Enterprise operate the new pizza shop in the airport’s Terminal B/C. The addition of Blaze Pizza… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels starts construction on the Cambria Hotel Calabasas – Malibu

Project Milestone Kicks-off a Summer Season with Seven Anticipated Openings ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Weintraub Real Estate Group announced the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Calabasas – Malibu. Expected to open in early 2021, the three-story, 125-room upscale hotel will further the brand’s Golden… Read the full press release

GBTA unveiled its first Center Stage panel for GBTA Convention 2019

Panel to Features Hyatt Hotels and United Airlines Alexandria, VA, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (July 15, 2019) unveiled its first Center Stage panel for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. The session is made possible by RoomIt by CWT…. Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Widerøe’s increased service to Bergen

Liverpool, UK, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — From Sunday 10 November, Widerøe is increasing the number of departures between Bergen and Liverpool from two to three a week. The new Sunday flight has been specially added for football fans, and will provide more good travel options between Bergen and Liverpool. Fans from Bergen will now… Read the full press release

Avani Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of two new resort hotels in the southern Thailand

Avani Hotels and Resorts to Open Two Resorts in Krabi, Thailand Krabi, Thailand, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) is pleased to announce the signing of two new resort hotels in the southern Thailand resort town of Krabi, marking the brand’s continued growth within Thailand. The existing resorts will undergo renovations… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport announces €500 million modernisation and expansion program

More Space and More Quality for Travellers: Ground-Breaking Ceremony for Large-Scale Terminal Modernisation Investments: Vienna Airport on the Path Towards a 5th Star VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A major investment of about € 500 million is for the renovation of Terminal 2 and the Pier East and construction of a large additional… Read the full press release

Travelport named Greg Webb as Chief Executive Officer

Langley, UK, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading travel technology company, announced today (9 July 2019) that its board of directors has named Greg Webb, a proven leader with over 20 years of experience in the travel technology industry, as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2019. Mr. Webb succeeds Gordon Wilson,… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai introduces new accommodation packages that will appeal to families and gourmands

Shanghai, China, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai has launched two new accommodation packages that will appeal to families and gourmands who appreciate the creative touch. The Stay with Cartoon Friends offer features luxurious guestrooms specially decorated by cartoonist Paul Frank and children’s fashion brand Pancoat that both children and their parents will love, while… Read the full press release

Singita collaborates with sustainable sandal brand, Amanu

Cape Town, South Africa, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita, a leading conservation and ecotourism operator, along with US-based sustainable sandal brand, Amanu, are working together to teach the ancient craft of sandal making to a select group of Singita employees, giving guests the opportunity to design a pair of custom made sandals at lodges in… Read the full press release

Wizz Air UK launches two news services from its London Luton base to Moscow and St Petersburg from October

Services to Moscow and St Petersburg to begin in October BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air UK, the UK-based, wholly-owned airline subsidiary of Wizz Air Holdings Plc. (“Wizz Air”), today (JUL 12, 2019) announces that it will launch two news services from its London Luton base to Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport, and… Read the full press release

Vietjet inaugurates new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tokyo

Airline will start to operate another daily return flight connecting Da Nang and Tokyo (Haneda) from October 30, 2019 Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — To continually expand its flight network across Northeast Asia, today (July 12, 2019) Vietjet officially commenced operating a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tokyo (Narita). Attending… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport welcomes its newest Airport City tenant — Chinese-based LED lighting systems specialist Plant Box

Edmonton, AB, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport is opening the door to increased investment from Asia for the Edmonton Metro Region with its newest tenant for Airport City. An agreement was signed today (July 10, 2019) between Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and Plant Box, a Chinese-based company that specializes in LED… Read the full press release

Sunwing launches direct flight service to Miami from Greater Moncton, Canada

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Good news for residents of Greater Moncton! The Sunshine State just got a little closer with the news that sunseekers will be able to fly direct to Miami from their local airport this winter. A new destination added by Sunwing for this coming season, travellers can experience… Read the full press release

IHG announces the signing of the largest voco in the world — voco Makkah in Saudi Arabia

4,200-room property marks major milestone in IHG’s ongoing legacy in the Kingdom Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is continuing to expand its footprint across Saudi Arabia with the signing of voco Makkah in partnership with Maad International, among the Kingdom’s… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Aloft Madrid Gran Vía

Aloft Madrid Gran Via Embraces the Brand’s New Future-Proofed Design Formula, Complete with a Rooftop Pool Featuring 360-Degree Views of Madrid’s Skyline Madrid, Spain, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain this month with the opening of Aloft… Read the full press release

Marriott International to bring its iconic W Hotels Worldwide brand to Argentina for the first time in Buenos Aires

W Buenos Aires Project to Bring Playfully Lux Accommodations and Residences to City in 2024 Bethesda, MD, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has signed an agreement with GNV Group to bring its iconic W Hotels Worldwide brand to Argentina for the first time in dynamic Buenos Aires, underscoring growing… Read the full press release

ANA Launches New Luxury Cabins in Collaboration with Famed Japanese Architect and British Designers

The new cabin products “THE Suite” and “THE Room” inspired by Japanese heritage and Western design principles will be featured in First Class and Business Class for the first time on the Tokyo – London route. The new products were born out of five years of design development and collaboration between famed Japanese architect Kengo… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the new Park Inn by Radisson Wismar, Germany set to open in Q3 2019

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of the new Park Inn by Radisson Wismar, in Northern Germany, with the property set to open in Q3 2019. The historic city of Wismar boasts one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval town centers, while the old city district from the… Read the full press release

The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opens its doors to guests

Maldives, 2019-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opened last week to great acclaim for its breathtaking views, myriad dining options and glorious seascapes. But there’s a lot more to this property than an aerial view can reveal. To give you a peek at the full range of the hotel’s features, we asked five property insiders… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrated 11 years of its presence in Ukraine

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading LCC in Ukraine, today (JUL 11, 2019) celebrated 11 years of its presence in Ukraine, as well as the 11 base anniversary in Kyiv, where Wizz Air has been democratizing air travel for over a decade and offering… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches three times weekly service from Beirut, Lebanon to Paphos, Cyprus

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (10 July) announced its first ever flights from Beirut Airport, its newest airport and its 1st Lebanese airport, with a new three times weekly route to Paphos, Cyprus commencing in October, as part of its Winter 2019 schedule. Lebanese consumers and visitors can now… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta creates Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Atlanta GA, 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Zoo Atlanta announces the formation of a new Board of Directors committee that will be focused specifically on one of its core values. The new Diversity and Inclusion Committee will take Zoo Atlanta’s existing commitment to equal opportunities to a new level by identifying exciting new ways to… Read the full press release