Westin Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its first hotel in Maldives — The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

The Opening of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Signals a New Wave of Well-being on the Tropical Archipelago Oasis Maldives, 2018-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels & Resorts today (10/12/2018) announced the anticipated opening of the brand’s first hotel in the Republic of Maldives with the opening of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort…. Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group announces OZO Maldives, scheduled to open in 2020

Family-oriented resort will immerse travellers in a reinterpretation of the legacy left behind by a fictitious shipwrecked sailor‏ Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has signed an agreement with a joint venture company led by Panchshil Realty to launch OZO Maldives. Scheduled to… Read the full press release

Avis launches promotion that lets customers earn a rental day reward after every two rentals

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis today (October 11, 2018) announced “Drive Free,” a promotion that lets customers earn a rental day reward after every two rentals. Drive Free runs through February 28, 2019 and is open to members of Avis Preferred, the Company’s express rental program. To earn a rental day reward,… Read the full press release

Air Partner air charter team will be at IMEX America 2018

Gatwick, UK, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner teams up with IMEX America 2018 for the eighth consecutive year for the Hosted Buyers program. The Air Partner air charter team will be available at IMEX America 2018 at Booth B3427 to discuss all global business travel needs, as well as in the Hosted Buyers… Read the full press release

South African Airways donates 15 computers to Shungu Namutitima Primary and Secondary School in Livingstone, Zambia

SAA Donates Fully Equipped Computer Lab to Livingstone School to further STEM Learning Opportunities LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has donated 15 computers to Shungu Namutitima Primary and Secondary School in Livingstone, Zambia yesterday.  SAA partnered with Bombardier, a multinational aerospace and transportation company, to present the school… Read the full press release

New 280 sq. m. bar restaurant set to open at George Best Belfast City Airport

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Works are nearly complete on the new 280 sq. m. bar restaurant set to open at George Best Belfast City Airport as part of its £15m investment aimed at enhancing the customer experience. The new bar restaurant, The Artisan, will hero produce from a number of Northern… Read the full press release

Internationally acclaimed Chef Mauro Colagreco to open his first US restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

Welcoming in a new era of unparalleled experiences for guests and locals this November Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The newly renovated Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach continues its legacy as Palm Beach Island’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort by welcoming Florie’s, a restaurant in partnership with internationally acclaimed Argentine-Italian Chef Mauro Colagreco. Colagreco’s flagship Mirazur… Read the full press release

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announces new partnership with Coca-Cola North America

Teton Village, WY, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), the No. 1 ski resort in North America as named by Forbes for the last seven years has selected Coca-Cola North America as its official beverage provider. Coca-Cola products are now sold at all JHMR food and beverage locations. The resort’s new… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of two hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of two hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Qurtuba and the Radisson Hotel, Qurayat. The signings take the group’s portfolio… Read the full press release

AccorHotels’ closes acquisition of a 50% stake in sbe

Paris, France, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Through this partnership, AccorHotels’ will pursue its strategy to expand its offering in the luxury lifestyle hospitality segment and its footprint in gateway cities across North America. This long-term investment will allow sbe to leverage AccorHotels’ leading global hospitality platform while remaining an independent luxury lifestyle operator…. Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free announces the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA)

Passengers can capture and share their favourite moments at the Prada Voyage Podium DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to announce the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Passengers will be able to capture their favourite moments at a Prada Voyage photo… Read the full press release

IHG® to bring 15 avid® hotels to the German market over the next five years

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ —IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a Multiple Development Agreement (MDA) with existing partner GS Star GmbH (GS Star) to bring 15 avid® hotels to the German market. This marks a significant milestone launching avid hotels, IHG’s newest mainstream brand, in Europe… Read the full press release

Marriott International debuts a bold new media campaign showcasing the power of its independent hotel platform

Bold Campaign Underscores the Breadth, Depth & Diversity of the Company’s Collection Brands, Poised for Significant Growth BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today (10/09/2018) debuted a bold new media campaign showcasing the power of its independent hotel platform across the company’s three collection brands: The Luxury Collection, Autograph… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts opens its first property in Jordan — Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba

Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba Premieres a New Luxury Experience on the Shores of the Red Sea BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, announced today the opening of its first property in the Kingdom of Jordan, the highly anticipated Al Manara, a Luxury Collection… Read the full press release

Emirates offers travellers in Lebanon special Business class companion fares

Beirut, Lebanon, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is offering travellers in Lebanon special Business class companion fares to 15 destinations across its network. The offers are valid for bookings until 31 October 2018, for travel until 20 December 2018. The special fares are available for two to eight people booking and flying together… Read the full press release

dnata awarded Good Distribution Practice certification for its pharmaceutical handling services in Zürich

Zürich, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for the pharmaceutical handling services at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Zürich. GDP is a program focused on systems for warehouses and distribution centers that store and distribute products that… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection welcomes The Inn at Gran View Ogdensburg into its portfolio of best-in-class hotels and resorts

AAA Blue Diamond Boutique hotel overlooking the St. Lawrence River offers guests a captivating blend of style and comfort ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Inn at Gran View Ogdensburg is the latest hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection portfolio of best-in-class unique, boutique, and historic independent hotels and resorts by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH)…. Read the full press release

Hyatt to acquire international lifestyle hotel management company Two Roads Hospitality

Addition of Alila, Destination, Joie de Vivre, Thompson and tommie brands to the Hyatt portfolio will strengthen Hyatt’s lifestyle and wellbeing offerings for high-end travelers worldwide CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (October 8, 2018) announced an agreement to acquire Two Roads Hospitality, an international lifestyle hotel management company with… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport introduces the world’s first online marketing portal for Alipay merchants

Christchurch Airport is introducing the world’s first online marketing portal for Alipay merchants. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport’s ‘South’ programme is leading the New Zealand rollout of Alipay, a Chinese smartphone app and payment system that has more than 800-million users. Alipay is rapidly becoming the most popular way for… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines and Destination New South Wales extend partnership

Singapore, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Mr Adam Marshall, today (05 October 2018 ) jointly announced an extension to the highly successful partnership between SIA and the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Aimed at boosting tourism traffic… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand to extend alliance following renewed New Zealand regulatory approval

Singapore, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand welcome the New Zealand Ministry of Transport’s decision today (05 October 2018) to extend authorisation of their joint venture alliance. The renewed New Zealand regulatory approval is the final step in enabling the two flag carriers to extend their alliance for a further… Read the full press release

Amadeus acquires TravelClick for USD $1.52bn from Thoma Bravo

USD $1.52bn cash transaction expands Amadeus’ presence in the hospitality sector with mid-sized chains and independent hotels   Around 1,100 employees to join Amadeus Francisco Peréz-Lozao to lead enlarged Hospitality customer unit at Amadeus  Transaction receives all necessary regulatory approvals  MADRID, SPAIN, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus today (10/4/2018) announces that it has completed the… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group announces mobility partnership with Brightline

Company to make Avis and Zipcar vehicles available at train stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach to enable last-mile connectivity PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) today (October 4, 2018) announced a mobility partnership with Brightline, the nation’s only privately owned, operated and maintained passenger… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group announces the acquisition of Turiscar Group car rental company in Portugal

PORTUGAL, SPAIN, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), a leading mobility solutions provider, today (October 3, 2018) announced it has acquired Turiscar Group a well established, family-owned, car rental company in Portugal. The acquisition will see Avis Budget Group bring on board this leading organisation in Portugal with two distinct… Read the full press release

AccorHotels and Eurostar partner in a first loyalty programme of its kind

Paris, France, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels and Eurostar today (October 4, 2018) announce a partnership between their existing loyalty programmes, Le Club AccorHotels and Club Eurostar, that will provide more choice and exclusive access to a whole host of benefits and the flexibility to exchange points between the two loyalty programmes. In… Read the full press release

easyJet welcomes Virgin Atlantic as new ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ airline partner

easyJet extends ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ to new connections airline partner Virgin Atlantic LUTON, England, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (02 / 10 / 2018) announced that it has signed up Virgin Atlantic as a new airline partner to its unique connections service  ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ This means that from… Read the full press release

Katara Hospitality celebrates the grand opening ceremony of the legendary Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in Switzerland

Lucerne, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has unveiled the legendary Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, in a grand opening ceremony signifying the resort’s official opening after nine years of construction work and an eventful opening year, the Bürgenstock Resort, with its… Read the full press release

IATA reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marks ten years of joint strategy for carbon-neutral growth

Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing an ambitious joint strategy for reducing carbon emissions. “Ten years ago, the entire aviation sector committed to a joint… Read the full press release

Hyatt and McWHINNEY start construction on a Hyatt Place hotel in Seaport neighborhood along South Boston’s waterfront

The 294-room upscale select service hotel will feature a nautical design, 4,000 square feet of event space, rooftop fitness center, and indoor pool BOSTON, TEXAS, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and McWHINNEY, a Colorado-based premier real estate investor and developer with expertise in mixed-use, hospitality, commercial and multi-family assets, have begun construction on a Hyatt Place hotel in the… Read the full press release

Flybe celebrates 35 years operating from George Best Belfast City Airport

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is celebrating 35 years operating from George Best Belfast City Airport. To mark the occasion, representatives from Flybe including the Chief Executive, Christine Ourmières-Widener; the Chief Commercial Officer, Roy Kinnear and Flybe’s Country Manager for Ireland, Ken Harrower, hosted a celebratory reception… Read the full press release