New TFE Hotels partnership set to increase Indigenous employment opportunities

New South Wales, Australia, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The launch today (2017-06-14) of a ground breaking partnership led by Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) with TFE Hotels and the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) at Adina Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is set to increase Indigenous employment opportunities in the Northern Territory. The launch today of a… Read the full press release

Silversea announces exciting onboard enrichment program in 2017

Silversea announces exciting onboard enrichment program in 2017   Miami, FL, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Opera and ballet fans, food and wine connoisseurs, bridge players, wellness enthusiasts and lifelong learners will appreciate indulging their passions with Silversea’s exciting onboard enrichment program in 2017. “We are delighted to feature such an inspiring collection of… Read the full press release

Great Bath Feast returns this autumn; local Food and Drink businesses invited to join

BATH, UK, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBath, Bath BID and Great Bath Feast Brand Ambassadors The Pig Guide invite local businesses to join the Great Bath Feast 2017 and help create a fortnight of gastronomic delights that will showcase Bath’s varied and vibrant food scene. Now in its fifth year, the Great Bath… Read the full press release

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton opens its newest property in Asheville, North Carolina

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton opens its newest property in Asheville, North Carolina   ASHEVILLE, N.C. and MCLEAN, Va., 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service, announced the opening of its newest property in Asheville,… Read the full press release

Norwegian starts new direct service from London Gatwick to Rhodes

Norwegian starts new direct service from London Gatwick to Rhodes   Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is continuing its UK expansion with a new direct service from London Gatwick to Rhodes taking off this weekend – just in time for a sunshine break. Norwegian’s inaugural flight to Rhodes departs on Saturday… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport announces new Southern Airways Express service to Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Morgantown, West Virginia

Airline Plans July Start for Flights to Johnstown, PA and Morgantown, WV Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southern Airways Express announced today (June 15, 2017) that it would add new service between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and two cities: Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Morgantown, West Virginia. Two daily roundtrip flights to… Read the full press release

SFO celebrates commencement of construction for the new Grand Hyatt hotel; scheduled to open July 2019

Construction begins Tuesday, June 20 for the on-airport luxury hotel, scheduled to open July 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announces a groundbreaking ceremony that will be hosted on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, to celebrate the commencement of construction for the new hotel development, Grand Hyatt at… Read the full press release

Tirana International Airport welcomes SmartWings summer service from Prague

TIRANA, Albania, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday, June 15, 2017 in the afternoon the first SmartWings flight from Prague arrived to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to open summer season 2017. Tirana International Airport together with the Czech Embassy in Tirana and Travel Service launched a welcome ceremony for the first passengers…. Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines starts service to Fort Myers and Tampa from Hartford and Pittsburgh

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — At Spirit Airlines, there’s no such thing as too much Sunshine State! Now, South Florida’s Hometown Airline is delivering more sunshine and more service to its two newest cities. Just in time for winter, Spirit will begin service to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers… Read the full press release

DMAI announces 10 industry leaders to be inducted into the 2017 Hall of Fame

10 travel industry leaders to be inducted into the DMAI Hall of Fame during the Annual Convention in July Washington DC, 2017-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Newport Beach & Company and President and CEO Don Welsh today announced the… Read the full press release

Аeroflot marks 15th year anniversary of its cargo operations in Europe

Moscow, Russia, 2017-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Аeroflot marked 15 years of cargo operations in Europe with a gala celebration at its Regional Cargo Representation (RCR) in Germany for business partners and industry media. Festivities at the historic town of Traben-Trarbach were led by Oleg Korolev, Director of Aeroflot’s Cargo Department. Senior representatives from Aeroflot’s… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces lump-sum signing bonuses for flight-crew employees

Moscow, Russia, 2017-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s management has taken the decision to introduce new financial incentives for flight-crew employees in the form of lump-sum signing bonuses. The Management Board will implement one-time payments for those joining PJSC Aeroflot in the amount of RUB 650,000 for captains and RUB 350,000 for first officers. These… Read the full press release

Marriott International to grow Delta Hotels globally to major gateway cities

Bethesda, Md., 2017-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels by Marriott announced today an aggressive growth plan that aims to double the brand’s growth in the next two years, following the full-service hotel brand’s acquisition by Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) in 2015. Then at 30 properties solely in Canada, the brand’s rapid ascension now… Read the full press release

Strathallan House attains Gold status from VisitScotland

Strathallan House attains Gold status from VisitScotland   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A family-run, historic Highland house has attained a coveted ‘Gold’ award to add to their four stars from the national tourism organisation. Strathallan House was already a 4-Star Guest House but has now been awarded the added ‘Gold’ status… Read the full press release

Balfour House Apartment earns four-star accommodation from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme

Balfour House Apartment earns four-star accommodation from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A former University of Edinburgh building has graduated from a student hostel to luxury four-star accommodation. Balfour House Apartment, a self-catering property in Newington, was given the accolade in VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme…. Read the full press release

Glasgow Airport’s Scotland & Sea Food Court wins Taste Our Best award

Glasgow Airport’s Scotland & Sea Food Court wins Taste Our Best award   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ —Glasgow Airport has become the first airport in Scotland to boast a coveted food and drink standards award – its Scotland & Sea Food Court has won a Taste Our Best award. The Quality Assurance… Read the full press release

New VisitScotland iCentre to open in Inverness on 27th June

New VisitScotland iCentre to open in Inverness on 27th June   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Iconic and inspirational imagery and free WiFi to help visitors plan and book their stay are part of a new flagship VisitScotland iCentre, due to open in Inverness on 27th June.** This new gateway to the… Read the full press release

Bombardier to showcase airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft at the 2017 Paris International Airshow

Bombardier to showcase airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft at the 2017 Paris International Airshow   airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft will be on static display alongside a Q400 aircraft in WestJet Encore colors Montréal, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will celebrate the C Series aircraft’s exceptional first year in service by… Read the full press release

GBTA unveils new panel in an exciting line-up of Center Stage content for GBTA Convention 2017

Alexandria, VA, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (June 13, 2017) unveiled a new panel in an exciting line-up of Center Stage content for GBTA Convention 2017, July 15 – 19 in Boston: The Modern State of Lodging. Moderated by… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor announces new Park Inn by Radisson hotel scheduled to open in Liège in 2020

Carlson Rezidor announces new Park Inn by Radisson hotel scheduled to open in Liège in 2020   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor continues to strengthen its presence in Western Europe with another hotel signing in Belgium. A new-build Park Inn by Radisson hotel is scheduled to open in Liège in 2020…. Read the full press release

Lindores Abbey Distillery in Fife to open its doors to visitors this August

Lindores Abbey Distillery in Fife to open its doors to visitors this August   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Its charms may have lain hidden in the tranquility of undulating hills and arching woodlands these past 800 or so years, but Lindores Abbey in Fife is set to restore its position as whisky’s… Read the full press release

NBAA’s new pilot resource for pilots: “Pocket Reference for Flight Planning in the U.S. National Airspace System”

NBAA’s new pilot resource for pilots: “Pocket Reference for Flight Planning in the U.S. National Airspace System”   Washington, DC, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — NBAA’s Air Traffic Services (ATS) has released a pocket-sized resource for pilots that answers the most frequently asked questions about navigating the nation’s airspace. The new “Pocket Reference for… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services again the official ground handling partner at the 52nd International Paris Air Show

PARIS, FRANCE, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The ground handling expertise of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will once again help to ensure the safety and security of ground operations at the world’s largest aerospace event, the 52nd International Paris Air Show from 19 to 25 June 2017. WFS has been the official ground handling… Read the full press release

easyJet passengers can now use Signature Flight Support’s luxury private jet terminal at London Luton Airport

easyJet passengers can now use Signature Flight Support’s luxury private jet terminal at London Luton Airport   LUTON, UK, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet partners with Signature Flight Support to enable its customers to use the private jet terminal at London Luton Airport easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced a partnership with Signature… Read the full press release

Ryanair appoints Chiara Ravara as its new Senior Sales & Marketing Manager

Ryanair appoints Chiara Ravara as its new Senior Sales & Marketing Manager   DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (12 Jun) announced the appointment of Chiara Ravara as its new Senior Sales & Marketing Manager, promoting her from her previous role as Sales and Marketing Manager for Greece… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Austin Concierge Elizabeth Fudell admitted into Les Clefs d’Or

Four Seasons Hotel Austin Concierge Elizabeth Fudell admitted into Les Clefs d’Or   Austin, U.S.A, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Austin announces that Concierge Elizabeth Fudell has been admitted into Les Clefs d’Or, a prestigious organisation of top hotel concierges boasting just 650 members nationwide. The designation makes Fudell one of five… Read the full press release

Edward Linsley prepares to open the new Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

Edward Linsley prepares to open the new Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island   Seychelles, Desroches Island, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A keen sailor who is no stranger to life on secluded islands, Edward Linsley has circled the globe, touching down on all seven continents, including a recent trip to Antarctica.  Now,… Read the full press release

Michael Patria appointed Executive Chef Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Michael Patria appointed Executive Chef Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta   Atlanta, U.S.A, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the appointment of Michael Patria as Executive Chef of the leading luxury hotel in the city. In his role, Patria will oversee the kitchen of breakfast destination Park 75 and its popular lunch… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International and Seaview Inn open the Cambria Hotel in Newport, R.I.

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in partnership with Seaview Inn, LLC, announced today ( June 12, 2017) the opening of the Cambria Hotel in Newport, R.I. Located at 240 Aquidneck Ave, the 143-room upscale property is a short distance… Read the full press release

61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe held in Chisinau, Moldova

61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe held in Chisinau, Moldova   MADRID, Spain, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 30 countries and Affiliate Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) gathered last week in Chisinau, the capital city of the Republic of Moldova, for the 61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe…. Read the full press release